Have Your Say: Road Services Review
Wentworth Shire Council is reviewing its road services. We want to hear your expectations and priorities for road maintenance across the Shire.
All posts relating to projects in Wentworth Shire
Night works – Silver City Highway
Night works – Silver City Highway
Dates: Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September
Location: Silver City Highway, Buronga
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions due to night works on the Silver City Highway from the Buronga Roundabout to Arumpo Road intersection, as essential maintenance is carried out. Work includes crack-sealing up to 2.2km of the roadway.
Night work will be carried out between 5:30pm and 10:00pm from Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September, weather permitting. Works will involve a single lane closure, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h for the safety of workers and motorists. Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, follow the directions of signs and traffic control and allow up to ten minutes additional travel time during night work.
Wentworth Transfer Station – Green Waste Drop-Off Closed
Please be advised that the green waste drop-off area at the Wentworth Transfer Station is temporarily closed due to wet and unsafe ground conditions.
All other waste disposal areas at the facility remain open for public use. Council apologises for any inconvenience.
Shared Path Construction – Cadell Street, Wentworth
SHARED PATH CONSTRUCTION – CADELL STREET, WENTWORTH
Dates: Monday 17 August – Sunday 6 November
Location: Cadell Street, Wentworth
Construction will commence on a new 2.1-metre-wide shared concrete path along Cadell Street, Wentworth. This project will provide safe pedestrian and cyclist access directly to Junction Park.
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Traffic control will be active for the duration of the works.
Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are requested to follow on-site signage, adhere to temporary speed limits, and obey instructions from traffic controllers. Property access for residents will be maintained throughout construction, though minor delays may occur.
Road users are advised to allow extra travel time and exercise caution when travelling through these work zones.
Fletcher’s Lake Road Upgrades Complete
Fletcher’s Lake Road Upgrades Complete
Major pavement rehabilitation and widening works are officially complete on Fletcher’s Lake Road. This crucial upgrade ensures a more resilient network for residents, commuter traffic, and our regional freight industries.
Project Overview
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Upgrade Length: 1.47km section
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New Sealed Width: 7.4 meters
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Funding Source: Fully funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF)
Why This Upgrade Matters
Fletcher’s Lake Road serves as a vital heavy vehicle thoroughfare connecting the Coomealla and Pooncarie regions. The primary objectives of this rehabilitation project include:
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Enhanced Safety: Lane widening provides more room for heavy vehicles and passenger cars to pass safely.
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Reduced Maintenance: The renewed pavement significantly decreases the Council’s maintenance burden caused by reoccurring edge defects
Council thank local motorists and primary producers for their patience and cooperation while our crews delivered these road safety improvements.
Memorial Road Widening and Safety Works
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
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Upgrade Length: 1km section
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New Sealed Width: 6.8 meters
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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:
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Curve Standardisation: Correcting and standardising horizontal curves to improve driver sightlines and vehicle handling.
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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
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
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Upgrade Length: 1.12km section
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New Sealed Width: 7.4 meters
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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:
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Bringing Pavement to Standard: Rebuilding the existing sealed pavement to ensure it can durable handle current and projected traffic volumes.
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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.
New Front End Recycling Facility now open at Buronga Landfill
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.
Project Update: Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) Opening Delayed
Project Update: Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) Opening Delayed
The opening of the Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) has been rescheduled to Friday 24 April 2026 following severe weather across the Wentworth and Mildura region.
Initially set to open for the 2026 Easter long weekend, the site has been heavily impacted by record rainfall in late February and early March. A deluge of approximately 250mm has resulted in boggy conditions and ground surface damage adjacent to the Perry Sandhills.
While the weather has impacted the construction programme, Bruce Munro’s Studio and supporting team are continuing to progress the installation of the 80 columns of light and complex fibre optic systems.
Key Information for Visitors
- New Opening Date: Friday 24 April 2026.
- Ticket Holders: Current ticket holders affected by the delay have been contacted.
- Enquiries: All ticketing changes and refund enquiries are being processed by the Mildura Visitor Information Centre on (03) 5018 8380.
- Easter Period: The Trail of Lights in Mildura remains open over the Easter period as a complementary experience.
Wentworth Shire Council and Mildura Rural City Council appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the long-term integrity of this world-class attraction. Read the full media release below.
Major milestones reached for Wentworth’s Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra
Major milestones reached for Wentworth’s Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra
Construction on the region’s newest major cultural attraction, the Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO), has entered its final stages, with significant civil works now nearing completion.
A joint initiative between Wentworth Shire Council and Mildura Rural City Council, the project is on track to open to the public on Friday 3 April 2026, coinciding with the Easter long weekend.
Located adjacent to the Perry Sandhills and Thegoa Lagoon, the FOSO site has undergone a major transformation in recent months. Led by head contractor Jointly, civil construction works including essential road access, car park development, and drainage installation are now largely complete.
Structural works have also progressed significantly. Retaining walls have been constructed to form an elevated viewing platform—designed to provide visitors with a panoramic vantage point of the immersive light and sound display—and foundations for the artwork have been finalised. Over the coming weeks, construction activity will focus on the completion of the viewing platform, visitor amenities, and the installation of demountable buildings.
The project will soon welcome the creative team behind the installation with members of Bruce Munro’s Studio team scheduled to commence the artwork installation from 9 February 2026. This intricate process will continue over a six-week period, involving the installation of 80 columns of light and the complex fibre optic systems that will synchronise with the original orchestral score composed by Nainita Desai.
Wentworth Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Linklater, said it was thrilling to witness the project taking shape.
“It is exciting to see the progress on site; the sheer scale of the installation now becoming visible is truly impressive,” Cr Linklater said.
“FOSO is going to be a great place for locals and visitors to explore for years to come. Personally, I am truly excited to immerse myself amongst the lights and music once it opens. Beyond the experience itself, our local businesses and visitor economy are sure to thrive with an installation of this scale attracting new visitation. I would like to congratulate the project teams for their hard work in bringing this vision together.”
Mildura Rural City Council Mayor, Cr Ali Cupper, highlighted the collaborative effort driving the project. “As we move into this final construction phase, we are getting closer to unveiling an experience that will not only captivate locals but draw visitors from across Australia to our region,” Cr Cupper said.
FOSO is a complementary installation to the Trail of Lights in Mildura. Tickets for both experiences are now on sale and can be purchased via mildura.com/lights/tickets.
The Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Regional Tourism Activation Fund.
