Day and night works around George Chaffey Bridge, Mildura/Buronga
Day and night works around George Chaffey Bridge, Mildura
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions around George Chaffey Bridge over the Murray River between Mildura and Buronga, as essential maintenance is carried out.
Work includes vegetation maintenance, replacing bolts and pins, repairing joints and patching the bridge deck and footpath to ensure the crossing remains safe and operational.
Work will be carried out in a combination of day and night work.
Day work will be carried out between 7am and 6pm from Tuesday 19 August to Friday 29 August, weather permitting.
Night work will be carried out between 8pm and 4am from Tuesday 2 September to Friday 12 September, weather permitting.
Day work will include a reduced 30 km/h speed limit while night work will involve a single lane closure, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h for the safety of workers and motorists.
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, follow the directions of signs and traffic control and allow up to 10 minutes’ additional travel time during night work.
Wentworth Water Supply Outage
Wentworth Water Supply Outage – Murray Street subdivision water connections
Wentworth Shire Council wishes to advise of planned connection works associated with the Murray Street subdivision in Wentworth, impacting filtered and raw water supplies.
The outage will commence at 9pm on Thursday 14 August 2025 with an expected completion by 6am on Friday 15 August 2025.
Impacted properties – filtered water:
- Murray Street & Cadell Street (west of Alice Street)
- Adelaide Street (between Beverley Street & Alice Street)
Impacted properties – raw water:
- Adelaide Street, Murray Street and Cadell Street (west of Beverley Street)
Council recommends impacted properties with filtered water have additional water stored for the flushing of toilets and other indoor uses.
Wentworth Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your understanding.
Legal Aid NSW is coming to Wentworth Shire: 12-14 August 2025
The Family & Civil Law Services for Aboriginal Communities at Legal Aid NSW will be returning to Buronga, Coomealla/Dareton and Wentworth next month to provide free legal advice to community members.
The clinics are drop-in, clients do not need to make an appointment (but can do so if they would prefer).
P: (02) 9407 2941 (FamAC) or (02) 9219 5057 (CLSAC)
Free Family & Civil Law legal advice will be available on the following dates and locations:
Tuesday 12 August 2025
9:00am – 1pm at Wentworth Memorial Room, 66 Darling Street, Wentworth
2pm – 4:30pm at Buronga HealthOne – 3 Pitman Ave, Buronga
Wednesday 13 August 2025
9am – 12:00pm at Dareton Local Aboriginal Land Council – 12 Merinee Rd, Coomealla
12:30pm – 3:30pm at BMEET Barkindji Wiimpatya Murra Centre 1845 Silver City Hwy, Dareton
Thursday 14 August 2025
9:30 am – 12:00 pm and 12:30pm – 4:00 pm: Mallee Accommodation & Support Program, Shop 32-34 Tapio St, Dareton
Service NSW is returning to Pooncarie
The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is coming to Pooncarie.
They will be set up at Pooncarie Town Hall, Tarcoola Street on Wednesday, 20 August 2025 from 11am – 2:30pm.
Temporary suspension of alcohol-free zone – Royal Flying Doctor Service Rowathon
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Wentworth Shire Council has approved to suspend the alcohol-free zone temporarily at the Wentworth District Rowing Club and immediate lawn area for the following event:
Royal Flying Doctor Service Rowathon
Between the hours of 12:00pm and 10:00pm on Friday 12 September 2025 and 12:00pm and 10:00pm on Saturday 13 September 2025.
A map of the area for which the suspended alcohol-free zone will apply is available for viewing at Council Offices, 61 Darling Street, Wentworth.
Upcoming Road Works – Trentham Cliffs
Upcoming Road Works – Trentham Cliffs
Council advises that road works to provide access to 6603 and 6635 Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs, will commence on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Works will be undertaken by Unyte Southern Pty Ltd on behalf of Keltren Pty Ltd and Trentham Cliffs Travel Stop Pty Ltd, with expected completion by mid-December 2025.
These essential works will deliver safe entry and exit points to local developments, while maintaining the safety and accessibility of the highway for all road users.
Temporary traffic changes will include:
- Reduced speed limits
- Temporary traffic signals
- On-site traffic controllers
Motorists are asked to follow all traffic signage and directions from traffic controllers, and to allow extra travel time when passing through the area.
Enquiries:
Ash White – Unyte Southern Pty Ltd
Phone: 0497 969 968
Email: ash.white@unyte.com.au
Council appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation while these important road safety improvements are carried out.
Charge Ahead: Wentworth Shire Council launches new public EV chargers
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the installation of six (6) new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, set to be operational for public use from August.
The chargers are located at three community sites: the Midway Community Centre in Buronga, the Wentworth Visitor Centre, and the Wentworth Riverfront. Each charger offers fast 22kW AC charging and supports all major EV models delivering reliable, convenient, and accessible charging options in the heart of the Shire.
Powered by EV network leader Chargefox, the chargers incorporate smart software that enables real-time monitoring, multiple payment options, and user-friendly features through the Chargefox app – ensuring a seamless experience for all EV drivers.
Wentworth Shire Council Mayor, Cr Daniel Linklater, welcomed the initiative, stating: “This is a positive step forward in improving local infrastructure and embracing a cleaner, more sustainable future. The new chargers will be a valuable addition to our Shire for both visitors and locals, helping support tourism while providing essential services to our community.”
Council’s General Manager, Ken Ross, said the new EV infrastructure reflects Council’s commitment to regional development. “We are proud to be delivering modern and practical infrastructure that not only meets the needs of our growing population but also enhances the liveability of our towns and villages. These chargers will improve convenience for residents and increase appeal for travellers driving electric vehicles.”
This project has been supported by the New South Wales Government through the EV Destination Charging Grant – Round 2. Under the program, the NSW Government provided $9,360.00 for each charging location, contributing to the total cost across the three sites.
To locate a charger or learn more, visit the Chargefox website at www.chargefox.com or search directly in Google Maps.
