Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 and Operational Plan 2026-2027

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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

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.

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.

Have Your Say: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan

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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

Draft Complaints Management Policy

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Draft Access to Information Policy

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Draft Privacy Policy

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

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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

Have Your Say on the Future of Wentworth Shire Libraries

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Have Your Say on the Future of Wentworth Shire Libraries

Council is inviting community feedback to help shape the future of library services across Wentworth Shire.

We encourage residents, library users and community members to complete the Shaping Future Wentworth Shire Libraries survey. Your insights and ideas will play an important role in planning library programs, resources and spaces that best meet community needs.

To participate in the survey, please visit:
https://engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/shaping-future-wentworth-shire-libraries

We appreciate your time and input as part of this important consultation.

Public Exhibition – Draft Flood Study

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Draft Wentworth Flood Study

Wentworth Shire Council gives public notice of the exhibition of the draft Wentworth Flood Study (combined Riverine and Major Overland Flow Study). The purpose for the Wentworth Flood Study is to define the nature of both riverine (Murray and Darling River flooding) and local catchment type flooding at the urban centres of Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga and Gol Gol.   

Council will be conducting two drop-in sessions for the community, held on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

  • Wentworth Visitor Centre Conference Room, 10am to 1pm.
  • Midway Community Centre Function Room, 3pm to 6pm.

A short presentation will be made by the consultants drafting the flood study at both sessions. The community is welcome to drop in at any time throughout these sessions, to have their questions answered.

The following documents will be exhibited on engage Wentworth & Surrounds and in Council Administration offices:

  • Draft Wentworth Flood Study Report Volume 1 
  • Draft Wentworth Flood Study Figures Volume 2

The exhibition documents will be on display from Monday 22 December 2025 to Wednesday 18 February 2026.

If you wish to make a written submission, either by email, by council website, in person or post, submissions are to be received by 5:00pm, Wednesday 18 February 2026. Any submissions received may be made public unless a request to withhold is made.

Any enquiries or requests for copies of the exhibition documents should be directed to the Health and Planning Department by phoning (03) 5027 5027 or email: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au           

Launch of Engage Wentworth & Surrounds Community Engagement Platform

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Wentworth Shire Council has introduced a major initiative to strengthen public participation and promote transparency with the launch of its new online community engagement platform, Engage Wentworth & Surrounds.

Powered by the Social Pinpoint technology widely used across Australia, this dedicated digital hub will become the central place for residents to share ideas, provide feedback on Council projects, and remain informed about local planning and key strategic directions. The initiative reinforces the Civic Leadership objectives identified in the Wentworth Shire Community Strategic Plan 2026–2036, particularly the community’s call for better communication and engagement, and broader consultation.

Wentworth Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Daniel Linklater, said “The platform will play a vital role in building trust and strengthening decision-making across the Shire. Our Community Strategic Plan is clear: our success relies on strong, ethical and inclusive civic leadership. Engage Wentworth & Surrounds is the tool that makes this possible. It ensures every resident, wherever they live across the Shire can genuinely participate in decisions that affect their lives.”

The Engage Wentworth & Surrounds platform supports the delivery of Council’s long-term planning documents, including the Community Strategic Plan 2026–2036 by strengthening leadership that is open, transparent and inclusive; the Economic Development Strategy 2025–2035 by supporting sustainable and well-planned growth that is respectful of stakeholders; the Community Engagement Strategy by providing inclusive, innovative and accessible methods of communication that reach all groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in remote areas; and the Resourcing Strategy by enabling informed decision-making and responsible resource allocation, consistent with the principles of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.

Accessible at engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au, the platform offers a range of opportunities for residents to get involved, including interactive mapping tools for location-specific comments and project feedback, surveys and polls for structured consultation across a broad range of topics, and discussion forums that encourage community ideas and collaboration on strategic planning matters.

The platform allows users to follow projects relevant to where they live or subjects they care most about, helping them stay informed throughout the decision-making process.

Council is committed to ensuring that community input meaningfully influences outcomes wherever possible. All residents, businesses and stakeholders are encouraged to register at engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au and take part in shaping the future of Wentworth Shire.

Have your say: Help shape the future of transport in the Far West

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Have your say: Help shape the future of transport in the Far West

Transport in the Far West is entering an important new phase. Transport for New South Wales is developing a Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) for the Far West, to be finalised in early 2026.

Before drafting the Plan, feedback is being sought from communities across the region. Whether it is daily travel, access to essential services, freight movements or connectivity to neighbouring towns — community experience is vital.

Why input matters

  • Ensures the Plan reflects real needs, challenges and opportunities in the region
  • Helps guide where infrastructure and transport services should be prioritised
  • Provides the region with a voice in shaping future transport investments

How to contribute

  1. Visit the Have Your Say – Far West portal to drop a pin on the interactive map, comment on issues, or make a formal submission.
  2. To be involved in engagement activities (such as local workshops or briefings), email: engage.sritps@transport.nsw.gov.au.
  3. Subscribe on the portal to receive updates as the Plan progresses.

Key dates and process

  • Currently: Open for submissions and community input
  • Next phases: Reviewing submissions, drafting the Plan, public exhibition, and reporting back on what was heard

Residents, businesses, community groups and service providers across Wentworth Shire and the wider Far West are encouraged to contribute. This is an important opportunity to help ensure transport networks support connectivity, economic growth and community wellbeing.

Have Your Say – Far West Transport Plan