All posts relating to projects in Wentworth Shire
Works commenced last week on the construction of a new sealed Pump Track at the Buronga Riverfront, west of the George Chaffey Bridge near the Discovery Caravan Park.
The track will be around 150m in length and will create an environment for the community to enjoy, whilst challenging their varying levels of skill through rollers and berms.
The project is funded under the Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program and will be completed in December 2021.
Wentworth Shire Council and Dareton Community Action Team (CAT) have worked together to provide the town a new Traveller’ Rest, which is now nearing completion.
The project will provide a permanent memorial with names to commemorate those from the Dareton and Coomealla District who served their country in wartime.
With the town’s existing Anzac Memorial site unsuitable for the listing of names a new site in Tapio Park was chosen as an extension of the registered war memorial site.
Works were planned by Council in conjunction with the CAT and the Coomealla Memorial Sporting CLub.
The CAT proposed the construction of the Travellers Rest pergola, interpretive panels, new granite war memorial and associated pathways and have been successful in securing funds from the club as well as further government funding to complete the project.
Local historian and author Malcolm Williams provided the story and images to be used on the panels.
Works on stage one of the project will be completed by Christmas with placement of the new granite memorial expected to be completed in January 2022.
With support from the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund’s Showgrounds Stimulus Program Council is undertaking works at the Wentworth Showgrounds to replace multiple septic systems with a combination of gravity and pressure sewage network to cater for the rise in usage of the facilities.
These works include:
Council engaged the services of MH2 Engineering & Architectural Services for the design with works undertaken by Waters Excavations PTY LTD.
Construction commenced on 16 November and is well underway with just over 100 metres of pipe and 5 Ezipits installed so far.
The project concludes in early February with the installation of the sewer pump station, electrical switchboard, testing and commissioning.
Additional works on the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade commenced this week after approval from funding body Restart NSW to utilise the project’s savings to upgrade the facility’s secondary runway
These works include the construction, sealing and installation of AGL lighting to the remaining 600m length of runway 17/35 with the capacity for Code 2B aircraft.
Council wishes to advise that works are due to commence on Runway 17/35 as part of Stage 3 of the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade.
Runway 17/35 will be closed to all traffic as of 7:00am on Thursday 2 September 2021.
Construction works include construction, sealing and the installation of AGL lighting of the secondary runway 17/35 with the capacity for Code 1B aircrafts.
Completion of works is anticipated for January 2022 weather permitting and subject to supply of materials and/or COVID-19 related delays.
Runway 08/26 will remain open with periodic closures where required to accommodate the construction program.
Council will endeavour to keep closures to the minimum where possible.
All aerodrome users must check the Air Services website for the latest information on the operational status of the aerodrome prior to use.
NOTAM C38/21 is available now on the Air Services website for the closure.
For more information contact Trevor Willcock, Aerodrome Manager on 03 5027 5027.
Wentworth Shire Council is excited by the $30 million of funding granted to the Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment announced in Tuesday’s NSW State Budget.
The hospital redevelopment will receive $0.5 million in 2021-22 for the commencement of the $30 million project for which Wentworth Shire Council has advocated in collaboration with the Far West Local Health District.
Wentworth Shire Council Mayor Susan Nichols said the funding was a huge milestone for Wentworth.
“Wentworth has been crying out for an upgrade to the hospital for years and this funding goes a long way towards making that happen,” Cr Nichols said.
“It has long been fought for by both the existing Council and former Mayor Melisa Hederics and it is wonderful to see the effort paying off.
“This and the other projects funded in the budget will ensure the sustainability and viability of the Wentworth Shire for years to come.”
Wentworth Shire Council area NSW budget highlights:
Concept plans for the redevelopment of the Wentworth Civic Centre are now on public exhibition.
Submissions can be made in writing to Wentworth Shire Council or via email at council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au until 4 June 2021
Click on the below gallery to view concept plans of the redevelopment.
Construction of a new Nature Play Area is underway at Buronga.
Nature-themed equipment in the play area includes rope play structures, scaling ropes and a fort and slide structure.
On top of the playground equipment construction will include picnic tables with a river view, public seating and benches, shade structures, a new car park area including bollard fencing, landscaping, vegetation, grassed area, irrigation, bins and timber elements.
Part of the project also encompasses the rationalisation of paths through the eastern and western sides of the George Chaffey Bridge.
Works on the project commenced in early 2021 with the general landscaping components to be finished by the end of May.
The shade structure and playground equipment will be completed by the end of July.
See below for progress photos from April 2021
The new Wentworth Showgrounds Community Pavilion is ready to go for the return of the Wentworth Show in 2021.
The new building, completed in December 2020, replaces the old Barrett Pavilion that served the community for 114 years.
The pavilion will be used by the Wentworth Show Society, the Wentworth Racing Club and the broader public.
Wentworth Shire Councillors, including Mayor Susan Nichols, toured the new pavilion on 22 February.
“It’s certainly very upmarket, it’s fit for purpose and I believe it’s one of the better buildings you are going to find in a small country area that can be used for a multitude of purposes,” Cr Nichols said.
“It’s huge, it’s just great.”
CPM Building Contractors undertook the construction throughout last year, and although delayed by COVID 19 restrictions Wentworth Show Society president Marcus Moore said they did an outstanding job.
“CPM Contractors have been terrific and have worked well with all stakeholders to deliver a quality end product,” he said.
“It’s been a relatively simple process for such a big project.”
Mr Moore said the new building opened up a lot of possibilities for the community.
“It’s a wonderful redevelopment of the area,” he said.
“Now we have a contemporary building that’s of far more use to us.”
Features of the new pavilion include ample meeting and display space, a large kitchen, disabled toilets and plenty of outdoor cover in the event of rain.
Funding for the project came via various sources including Council, Wentworth and District Community Bank, Relentless Resources, the Wentworth Racing Club and David and Liz Dawes.
This was on top of the Wentworth Show Society’s own funds combined with a $450,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund for the $1.1 million project.
“The pavilion has been designed to blend in with the surrounds and it will also be useful for the wider community,” Mr Moore said.
“It’s one of those things that has been needed … it’s just going to be good for the community.”
The Wentworth Aerodrome is now open for daytime traffic.
The main runway is operational, however the North-South runway is still closed for ongoing works.
There is ample parking space for aircraft and there is access to fuel.
Daytime traffic was able to use the main runway from Wednesday for the first time since April 2020 when work on the $9.12 million Wentworth Aerodrome redevelopment project commenced.
Wentworth Shire Council Mayor Susan Nichols said the redevelopment, which is the biggest project Council has ever undertaken, was nearing completion.
“It is exciting to see planes back in the air from Wentworth Aerodrome,” Cr Nichols said.
“This project really is a jewel in the crown for the Wentworth region and I can’t wait to see the finished product when we will have an all-weather facility able to be accessed 24 hours a day.”
Wentworth Shire Council advises there will be intermittent closures as the aerodrome redevelopment project continues, however work can largely continue while the main runway is in use.
Aviators will be notified by NOTAM of closures.