Anabranch Mail Road Resheeting Upgrade

Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.

Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)

Safe Towing Workshop – 31 May 2025

Safe Towing Workshop

Saturday 31 May 2025 | 9am-12pm

Midway Centre – 3 Midway Drive, Buronga
(parking in car park adjacent to sports hall)

How suitable is your towing vehicle?

  • Towing a trailer, horse float, boat or caravan – know your weights, towing capacity and loads.
  • Understand brake controllers, load equalisers, tow ball and safety chain configurations.
  • Maintenance must do’s.

Make sure you get it right for your rig. Non-compliance means no insurance cover and possible fines/demerits.

Workshop and practical session

  • Includes 1 hour workshop and 2 hours of group vehicle inspections/discussion.
  • Vehicle inspections available to the first 6 to register (per session), with group discussion and sharing of findings.

Additional session from 1pm-4pm (dependent on demand).

Registrations close 28 May 2025.


Would you like to bring your rig for a free safety check?

Limited to the first 6 registrations only (per session). Road Safety Officer will be in contact to confirm.

Pooncarie Road Scheduled Roadworks

Wentworth Shire Council advises that Pooncarie Road will be closed to general traffic and heavy vehicles from the Wentworth Tip to Darling View Road as of Thursday 8 May 2025 for a three-week period due to scheduled roadworks.  Detours will be in place via Fletchers Lake Road.

Residents and businesses located within this area will not be affected and have access at all times.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the community for its understanding and cooperation during this time.

School Zones are back in operation

Most school zones are in operation between 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4pm around schools Monday to Friday. Slow down and look out for children crossing. Please check signs for school zone hours.

Arumpo Road Re-opening today at 4pm

Wentworth Shire Council advises that Arumpo Road will re-open to all traffic from 4pm today, Friday 11 April 2025.

The road was temporarily closed from the Wamberra Road intersection through to the Euston Prungle Road intersection to allow for the final stage of bitumen sealing works (24.5km).

Council thanks the community for its patience and cooperation during the closure.

Slow down for roadworkers

Please slow down around road works, and look after people, like Ned, who are making our roads safer.

Anabranch Mail Road formation/drainage works

Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.

Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)

Arumpo Road Edge Widening

Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.

Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)

Make sure your child is safe

Make sure your little passengers are properly secured in an approved child car seat for their age and size before heading out on the road.

https://www.childcarseats.com.au/


Social media asset for child car seats

Bus Safety Week – Monday 17 – Sunday 23 February 2025

Monday 17 – Sunday 23 February 2025 is Bus Safety Week! Buses are large, heavy vehicles. They can’t stop quickly and have large blind spots than other vehicles. Whether you’re out walking, riding or driving, Be Bus Aware.