Have Your Say by Monday 22 June 2026: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
Have Your Say: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
The 5-year plan to mitigate local bush fire risks in our community is now on public exhibition. We encourage all residents to review the draft and share their feedback by 5pm, Monday 22 June 2026.
Where to view the plan:
- Online via the NSW RFS link below
- Wentworth Shire Council Office – 61 Darling Street, Wentworth
- Balranald Shire Council Office – 70 Market St, Balranald
- Lower Western Fire Control Centre (Dareton) – 58-60 Mitchell Ave, Dareton
How to provide feedback: You submit a written response via email/post, or complete the short survey online.
View the plan and complete the survey here: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/lower-western-zone
Australian Inland Botanic Gardens – accessible via Silver City Highway/Buronga Hill Road
Planning a visit to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens Mildura-Wentworth over the next few weeks?
Please note that River Road is currently closed for roadworks between the Silver City Highway (Buronga) and Link Road.
The gardens are still open and accessible. Please access the gardens via the Silver City Highway and Buronga Hill Road.
The road closure commenced Tuesday 9 June and is expected to reopen in 5 weeks.
Road Closure: River Road
ROAD CLOSURE: RIVER ROAD
River Road will be closed to traffic and heavy vehicles for five weeks due to roadworks.
Commencing: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Location: River Road (Silver City Highway, Buronga to Link Road)
Detours will be in place:
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Heavy Vehicles: detour via Silver City Highway.
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Light Vehicles: access to River Road via Link Road and Silver City Highway.
Residents and businesses within the area will maintain access.
Access to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens Mildura-Wentworth during the closure is via the Silver City Highway and Buronga Hill Road.
Wentworth Shire Council apologises for the inconvenience and thanks the community for their understanding and cooperation.
Have Your Say: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
Have Your Say: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
The 5-year plan to mitigate local bush fire risks in our community is now on public exhibition. We encourage all residents to review the draft and share their feedback by 5pm, Monday 22 June 2026.
Where to view the plan:
- Online via the NSW RFS link below
- Wentworth Shire Council Office – 61 Darling Street, Wentworth
- Balranald Shire Council Office – 70 Market St, Balranald
- Lower Western Fire Control Centre (Dareton) – 58-60 Mitchell Ave, Dareton
How to provide feedback: You submit a written response via email/post, or complete the short survey online.
View the plan and complete the survey here: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/lower-western-zone