Archive for category: Have your say!

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

 

Public Notice: Exhibition of Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Wentworth Shire Council has placed the following documents on public display for a period of 28 days:

• Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 (Year 2 of 4)
• Draft Operational Plan 2026-2027, incorporating the:
  • Annual Statement of Revenue
  • Annual Fees and Charges Schedule

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Where to view the documents:

Copies of these documents are available to view at the following locations:

Wentworth Shire Council Office: 61 Darling Street, Wentworth

Midway Service Centre: 3 Midway Drive, Buronga

Online: View the draft documents on the engage Wentworth & Surrounds website.

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Have your say

Submissions may be made to Council in writing and must be received no later than Monday, 15 June 2026.

All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of these documents at the June Council meeting on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Submissions can be made in the following ways:

• In person: At the Wentworth Shire offices listed above
• By mail: PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
• By email: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au

All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of these documents at the Council meeting on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Project Update: Dawn Avenue Open Space Upgrade Completed – Feedback Requested

Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Dawn Avenue Open Space and Public Shared Way in Gol Gol.

This project was delivered with the support of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions (Round 9) programme. Since 2012, this initiative has provided vital infrastructure to regional communities, and the Dawn Avenue project represents a significant investment in the social and economic prosperity of the Gol Gol area.

Project Outcomes

The upgrade has transformed the area into a functional, natural landscape, featuring:

• A professionally landscaped drainage basin.
• New grassed areas for community recreation.
• A public shared way designed for safe, inclusive access.

Your Feedback is Required

To fulfil our government reporting obligations and evaluate the success of this project, Council is seeking immediate feedback from residents. Your input is essential in helping us understand how the space is utilised and will inform future strategic land planning and subdivision developments in the region.

Due to strict project completion and reporting deadlines, Council apologises for the short consultation period and greatly appreciates your assistance in meeting these requirements.

Submissions Close: Friday 27 February 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Complete the Survey: https://engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/open-space-upgrade-dawn-ave-gol-gol

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