Darling Street Footpath Upgrade
Wentworth Shire Council has been successful in obtaining funding through Resources for Regions Round 9, for the replacement of footpaths in the Wentworth shopping precinct.
This area has been identified as a priority upgrade, due to root systems of trees in Darling Street causing the footpath to become a safety hazard for pedestrians. The key aim of the project is to upgrade the surface and improve the community safety, and create a well-used connective pathway for all residents & tourists in the Wentworth community.
Attend a pop-up information session:
Thursday 2 May, 10:00am – 1:30pm
Darling Street, Wentworth
Friday 3 May, 10:00am – 1:30pm
Wentworth Memorial Rooms, 66 Darling Street, Wentworth
A concept plan of the proposed works can be viewed below or during a pop-up information session.
Feedback to be submitted by 5pm on Friday 17 May 2024 via:
- Print & Post the below form to: PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
- Email: Kerren Miles – Economic and Community Development Officer at: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
RE: Feedback of Darling Street Footpath Upgrade
ANZAC Day Services & Council Closure
ANZAC Day services will be held in Curlwaa, Dareton, Pooncarie and Wentworth on Thursday, 25 April.
Curlwaa
9:00am – ANZAC Service, Curlwaa Memorial Hall.
Dareton
11:00am – ANZAC Service, Tapio Park Cenotaph
Pooncarie
10:45am – ANZAC March – Pooncarie Hotel to Pooncarie Cenotaph (assemble at 10:30am in front of the Pooncarie Hotel)
11:00am – ANZAC Service, Pooncarie Cenotaph
Wentworth
6:00am – Dawn Service, Wentworth Cenotaph
10:45am – ANZAC March – Adelaide Street to Wentworth Cenotaph
11:00am – ANZAC Service, Wentworth Cenotaph
6:00pm – Going down of the sun service – Wentworth Military Collection Museum
Please note:
All Wentworth Shire Council services including customer service centres, the Buronga animal shelter, Council depot, workshop, stores, libraries, waste facilities and the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre will be CLOSED for ANZAC Day on Thursday 25 April 2024.
Waste Management Consultancy Services
Tender Reference: PT2324/16
Wentworth Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced persons or organisations for the provisions of professional waste management consultancy services to guide Council through the Buronga Landfill expansion.
Closing: 3pm, Monday 13 May 2024
Enquiries in relation to the above tender should contact Administration Officer Roads & Engineering by phoning (03) 5027 5027
Wentworth Shire Council has transitioned to VendorPanel for Tenders and high-value procurement. To learn more and to register, visit: www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/vendorpanel-for-tenders-and-high-value-procurement/
Water quality and blue green algae – drinking water is safe
The Murray and Darling Rivers are experiencing high levels of blue green algae. Water NSW has advised that the Darling River is at Red Alert and the Murray River is at Amber Alert.
Red Alert means that untreated water may be toxic and is unsuitable for consumption if it is not treated.
The Wentworth Shire Council website provides updated information of blue green algae, based on the information issued by Water NSW.
Wentworth Shire Council would like to confirm that the drinking (filtered) water for Pooncarie, Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga and Gol Gol townships are all suitable for consumption. The Pooncarie township drinking water is currently being sourced from groundwater and not the Darling River.
Please be aware that the raw (unfiltered) water supplies are not treated and should not be consumed.
For further information, please contact the Roads and Engineering Department on (03) 5027 5027 or Water NSW on 1800 999 457.
Iluka Lends a Hand – Community Funding Program
The Iluka Lends a Hand community funding program is open twice a year – in April and October.
Not-for-profits and organisations with community events, activities or projects are encouraged to apply.
For further information, view the factsheet below or visit: https://iluka.com/community-engagement/iluka-in-the-community/
Wentworth Effluent Disposal Station – Trial Period to End
Increase in usage fees
The upgraded Wentworth Effluent Disposal Station has been operating successfully since late March.
Wentworth Shire Council wishes to advise all boat operators that use the Wentworth Effluent Disposal Station that the initial trial period will end on Monday 20 May 2024. On that day, the usage fee charge will increase to $32.00 (inc. GST) in line with the fee details in the Wentworth Shire Council Operational Plan 2023/2024. The usage fee charge is per operation via the ‘tap and go’ facility.
Wentworth Shire Council appreciates the on-going support of boat operators in using these facilities to keep our waterways clean.
Buronga Landfill Expansion
Tender Reference: PT2324/14
Wentworth Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the Buronga Landfill Expansion.
Closing: 3pm, Monday 20 May 2024
Enquiries in relation to the above tender should contact Administration Officer Roads & Engineering by phoning (03) 5027 5027
Wentworth Shire Council has transitioned to VendorPanel for Tenders and high-value procurement. To learn more and to register, visit: www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/vendorpanel-for-tenders-and-high-value-procurement/