Council Waste Facility Operating Hours Update

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Council wishes to advise the Ellerslie/Palinyewah community of changes to access at the Ellerslie Transfer Station. From Thursday 31 July, the site will be manned by Council staff and open from 1.00pm to 4.00pm each Thursday and Saturday. This change marks a transition from the current unmanned, open-access arrangement to a staffed facility, with fees to apply in accordance with the 2025/2026 Operational Plan, available at: www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/waste-fees 

Additionally, changes will take effect at the Dareton Transfer Station:

  • Dareton Transfer Station will now close at 12.00pm each Thursday and Saturday

Updated Operating Hours for Council Waste Facilities

  • Buronga Landfill:
    • Open 7 Days: 8.00am – 4.45pm
  • Dareton Transfer Station:
    • Thursdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm
    • Saturdays: 9.00am – 1.00pm
  • Ellerslie Transfer Station:
    • Thursdays: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
    • Saturdays: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
  • Pomona Tip:
    • Fridays, 9.00am – 12.00pm
  • Wentworth Transfer Station:
    • Wednesdays: 9.00am – 1.00pm
    • Fridays: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
    • Sundays: 9.00am – 2.00pm

To view all current operating hours or find your nearest facility, please visit:

www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/waste-facilities

Notice of additional bridge lifts – Wentworth Bridge – 5:30pm

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Notice of additional bridge lifts – Wentworth Bridge
Wentworth Shire Council advises that Transport for NSW has authorised additional bridge lifts of the Wentworth Bridge to allow safe passage for the PS Melbourne along the Darling River.

Additional bridge lifts will occur on Friday 15 August, Friday 22 August and Friday 29 August at approximately 5.30pm.

Council encourages motorists to plan ahead and thanks the community for its patience and understanding during these scheduled lifts.

Blue-green algae

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Planning Proposal to amend the Wentworth Local Environmental Plan 2011 – Corner of Melaleuca Street and Pitman Avenue, Buronga

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Passing of Councillor Tim Elstone

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Green Waste Disposal Vouchers

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Council’s Financial Assistance Program is open for FY25/26

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Applications for the first round of funding for the 2025/26 financial year are now open.

Community groups, school groups, charitable and not-for-profit organisations within our Shire should consider their funding requests for the 2025/26 financial year.

To be considered at the 20 August Ordinary Council Meeting, applications must be submitted to Council by 5pm, Thursday 24 July.

For further information or to apply for financial assistance, visit https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/community/community-grants/

Event Funding Program 2025 now open

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Planning an event in Wentworth Shire? The Event Funding Program for 2025/2026 is now open.

Council is looking to support events that bring our community together and showcase our wonderful region.

Funding is available for major events (up to $30,000) and minor events (up to $5,000).

For further details, including the Event Funding Policy, Program Guidelines, and how to apply, visit the Wentworth Shire Council website: https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/event-funding-program

Building Confidence to Save a Life

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Building Confidence to Save a Life
Recently, residents from Pooncarie, Ellerslie, Wentworth and Fort Courage took part in free CPR and AED training sessions, gaining hands-on skills in emergency response protocols, CPR for both adults and infants, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

These practical, face-to-face sessions were led by Brenton Chatterton, Intensive Care Paramedic from Mildura First Aid Services.

Wentworth Shire Council sincerely thanks Brenton for delivering these vital sessions, and acknowledges the support of the Pooncarie and District Development Association (P.A.D.D.A).

Students from Palinyewah Primary School also took part and will be awarded participation certificates for learning lifesaving skills on the day.

These sessions were proudly organised by Wentworth Shire Council and funded through Spontaneous Volunteers, a NSW Government program.

Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation

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Sewer Asset Relining to Recommence
Wentworth Shire Council would like to inform the residents of Wentworth, that contractor Insituform will be undertaking sewer relining work. Sewer relining will only occur in the west portion of Wentworth township.

A recent inspection of the 1950’s sewer has determined sections that are cracked and in need of repair. A total of 4 km of sewer, about one quarter of all West Wentworth sewer, is to be relined.

Sewer relining will re-commence from Wednesday 3 July 2025 through to Friday 1 August 2025. Works are not expected on weekends and hours will be kept to between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Brief roadwork diversions may be in place for some roads and laneways to enable access to complete the relining. Access to some backyards will also be required for those properties that have sewer mains located in backyards.

The contractor will make additional contact with residents and business owner prior to accessing private property.

Wentworth Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience while this important sewer repairs are undertaken.

For further information, please contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027.