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Memorial Road Widening and Safety Works

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Memorial Road Widening and Safety Works

Council are pleased to announce that the scheduled road pavement rehabilitation and widening on Memorial Road is now complete, delivering an immediate safety boost to the local area.

Project Overview

  • Upgrade Length: 1km section

  • New Sealed Width: 6.8 meters

  • Funding Source: Fully funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF)

Improving Local Community Access

This project was specifically designed to target safety and ease of access for local residents and visitors utilising our community infrastructure. Key improvements include:

  • Curve Standardisation: Correcting and standardising horizontal curves to improve driver sightlines and vehicle handling.

  • Better Public Access: Providing a wider, safer, and smoother journey to critical local public spaces, including the Curlwaa Hall and oval.

Council thanks the Curlwaa community and local motorists for your patience throughout the duration of these civil works.

Old Wentworth Road Rehabilitated to Meet High Traffic Growth

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Old Wentworth Road Rehabilitated to Meet High Traffic Growth

To support our region’s rapid growth, major rehabilitation and widening works have been completed on a key section of Old Wentworth Road.

Project Overview

  • Upgrade Length: 1.12km section

  • New Sealed Width: 7.4 meters

  • Funding Source: Fully funded by the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery (RTR) program

Catering to Region Growth

Old Wentworth Road has experienced an extraordinary surge in daily traffic over recent years. This upgrade directly addresses that pressure by:

  • Bringing Pavement to Standard: Rebuilding the existing sealed pavement to ensure it can durable handle current and projected traffic volumes.

  • Showground Access: Significantly improving traffic flow and road safety for visitors heading to the Wentworth Showgrounds (Pavillion Road).

Council appreciates the patience of all motorists while these essential upgrades were carried out to future-proof our local road network.

Media Release: RAMJO says $430 million water buyback shows Basin communities are still being ignored

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Wentworth Shire Council stands with RAMJO in strongly condemning the Federal Government’s latest $430 million water buyback that threatens our regional economy—read the full media release below.

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Wentworth Shire Council records strong attendance, economic activity, and Australian record at 70-Year Flood Rally

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Wentworth Shire Council calls for fair funding for rural communities: Invest in us so we can invest in them

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Take care driving in foggy conditions

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Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advises drivers in foggy conditions to significantly reduce speed, switch on low-beam headlights or fog lights, and increase the gap to the vehicle in front.
High-beam lights should never be used as they reflect off moisture and reduce visibility further.
Review these essential TfNSW safety practices for navigating safely through thick fog:
  • Turn on Your Lights: Use your low-beam headlights so other drivers can see you. If visibility is seriously reduced (under 100 metres), turn on your vehicle’s fog lights. Make sure to turn them off when conditions improve to avoid dazzling other drivers – it is also illegal to use fog lights when not foggy.
  • Slow Down: Reduce your speed to ensure you can stop safely within the distance you can actually see.
  • Increase Following Distance: Leave a larger gap between you and the vehicle ahead to allow for sudden stops. Standard safe distances should be doubled in adverse weather.
  • Avoid Sudden Movements: Brake gently and early to prevent skidding or causing a multi-vehicle collision.
  • Keep Windshields Clear: Use your wipers and vehicle defrosters to keep your view of the road as clear as possible.
  • Pull Over if Necessary: If visibility becomes dangerously low, pull over safely, turn on your hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve.

Blue-green algae

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Rural Road Safety Month – Animals on Country Roads

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Look out, animals about!
When driving in rural or regional areas, slow down,follow warning signs and stay alert – particularly around dusk or dawn.

More info https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/animals

New Front End Recycling Facility now open at Buronga Landfill

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New Front End Recycling Facility now open at Buronga Landfill

Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of the Front End Recycling Facility at the Buronga Landfill.

This facility is designed to improve resource recovery and offer cost savings for residents. By utilising the Front End Recycling Facility, you can drop off eligible free-to-deposit items before your vehicle is weighed, reducing your overall waste disposal costs.

Items accepted at the Front End Recycling Facility prior to the weighbridge:

  • Cardboard
  • Co-mingle recycling
  • Scrap metal
  • Waste oil
  • Drum Muster containers
  • Community Recycling Centre items
  • Round Again reusable items

Community Recycling Centre

Provided by the Environment Protection Authority, the Community Recycling Centre is located within the facility for the safe disposal of problem household waste. Accepted items include fluorescent bulbs, water and oil-based paints, household and car batteries, fire extinguishers, gas bottles, aerosol cans, and non-motor oils.

Round Again Reusables

The facility accepts items for the Round Again programme. Items must be in clean and working order so they can be sold at Round Again.

Accepted items include:

  • Furniture, including outdoor settings, that is not broken, stained or torn.
  • Vintage items and collectables.
  • Sporting goods such as fishing rods, tackle boxes, cricket bats, tennis racquets, golf clubs and balls, soccer and footballs. 
  • Camping items and BBQs. 
  • Household items and bric-a-brac including pots, pans, dinner sets, cutlery, glasses, cups, and utensils. 
  • Paintings and pictures. 
  • Building materials including timber, steel, second-hand doors, security and screen doors, bricks, pavers, tiles, plumbing fixtures and fittings, and shade cloth. 
  • White paint, which Council reuses to paint surveyor pegs. 
  • CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, records and cassettes. 
  • Mobility aids including walkers, crutches, toilet seats, and commode chairs. 
  • Garden items and tools, including cordless, rechargeable and petrol mowers, whipper snippers, plants, and empty pots. 
  • Children’s and adult bikes. 
  • Electrical wire and tools.
  • E-waste. 
  • Televisions, excluding very old Cathode Ray Televisions.
  • DVD, Blu-ray and CD players. 
  • Computers and PC monitors 24 inches and larger. 
  • Stereos and speakers. 
  • Xbox and PlayStation consoles and games. 

Items that are not accepted include children’s car seats, baby cots, mattresses, clothing, life jackets, bike and motorbike helmets, printers, and car and household batteries. Please note that batteries must be directed to the Community Recycling Centre.

Council thanks the community for their cooperation in sorting waste and supporting local recycling initiatives.

Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries

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Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries

Wentworth Shire Council is excited to announce that library members now have free, instant access to a wide range of digital newspapers through the BorrowBox app!

In addition to our popular collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks, your library membership now features an ePress section. This new addition offers digital editions of bestselling eNewspapers from around the world , including The Sydney Morning Herald , The Age , The Saturday Paper, and many more. Whether you are after the latest headlines, weekend reads, or international news, it is all just a tap away.

How to access eNewspapers on BorrowBox:

  • Download the app: Find the free BorrowBox app in the App Store or Google Play.
  • Log in: Enter your Wentworth Shire Library card number and PIN.
  • Open ePress: Tap on the ePress section in the app to explore the collection.
  • Browse and borrow: Download your favourites to read anytime, anywhere!

All you need is your library membership to get started. Not a member yet? You can start the membership process by visiting any of our library branches.

Start exploring your all-in-one digital library today: https://wentworth.borrowbox.com/

No smartphone or tablet? No problem!

Wentworth Library has a dedicated computer set up specifically for anyone to access the ePress BorrowBox library. Simply visit the library to read for free on this computer.