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Wentworth Shire Council eNewsletter

Do you want to keep up to date with projects and other goings-on in Wentworth Shire? Wentworth Shire Council is offering a quarterly eNewsletter direct to your email inbox.Keep informed about our projects, future events and more. Email wsc_subscriptions@wentworth.nsw.gov.au to register your interest.

Mourquong Water Main Extension project update

Council has received many requests from residents in Mourquong for the provision of filtered water. After several proposals and feasibility studies, Council approved approximately 1.3km of a filtered water main to service 9 properties in Stage 1 of the project. The project consists of an under road bore, under pressure tapping of the rising main, […]

Buronga Pump Track project update

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 […]

Staff profile – Manager Tourism and Promotion Lexi Stockman

Meet Lexi Stockman, Wentworth Shire Council’s Manager Tourism and Promotion. After growing up in Loxton in South Australia’s Riverland for most of her life, Lexi moved to Mildura around eight years ago after completing her university degree in Adelaide. Since then her career has mostly been spent at Mildura Central Shopping Centre as the Retail […]

Upgrades continue at Wentworth Aerodrome

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 runwayThese 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.

Road Safety Action Plan 2019-2020

Road Safety Action Plan 2019-2020 Our commitment to Road Safety is reinforced by our ongoing partnership with Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) with a dedicated full time Road Safety Officer.

Wentworth Aerodrome upgrade update

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 […]

Wentworth Shire Council Donations, Contributions and Grants recipients

Over $24,000.00 has been allocated during the first round of Councils 2021/22 Donations, Contributions and Grants Program. Successful applicants approved at the August Wentworth Shire Ordinary Council Meeting were • Wentworth District Rowing Club • Pooncarie Field Day Group Inc • Wentworth Military Collection • Sunraysia Aeromodellers Inc • Wentworth Rifle Club • Pomona Public […]

Council Connects August 2021

Council Connects August 2021 edition.

New license application process for asbestos and demolition

The NSW Government is making it easier and faster to apply for asbestos and demolition licences in NSW by digitising the application process.   The new, easy-to-use digital application will save individuals and businesses time by reducing the number of steps and the amount of paperwork needed, and moving away from postal applications.  Applicants will still need to book an appointment at a Service NSW Centre to prove their identity in person within […]

Murray Darling Association National Conference a success for Wentworth Shire

Wentworth Shire Council has hailed this week’s Murray Darling Association National Conference in Wentworth a resounding success. Wentworth hosted the event, which ran from Sunday 16 May until Wednesday 19 May, at the Wentworth Civic Centre with more than 150 delegates and speakers attending to discuss important matters relating to the Murray-Darling Basin. Council received […]

Prescribed burning at Tarawi Nature Reserve

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff will be continuing prescribed burning from this afternoon (Wednesday 5 May) until Friday 7 May at Tarawi Nature Reserve, Scotia NSW. Smoke may be visible at times.