February 29, 2012Posted in: Development
Aquatic Centre, Consultation, Moss Vale
Wingecarribee Shire Council has amended the plans of the proposed Moss Vale Indoor Aquatic Centre after consulting with the Shire’s swimming groups. Changes include increasing the maximum depth to 1.8 metres. Chairman of the Indoor Aquatic Working Group, Councillor Larry Whipper said the amendment to the plans would allow greater usage of the facility by...
February 28, 2012Posted in: Community
Bundanoon Pool, Children, Pools, Youth
Council’s popular giant inflatable pool toy will help send off summer with two final appearances at Bundanoon and Moss Vale pools starting this weekend. The Whale Tail will kick off its final round of summer appearances this Saturday the 3 March at the Bundanoon Swimming Pool and will resurface at Moss Vale Pool on Saturday...
February 23, 2012Posted in: Tourism
Bowral, Destination Southern Highlands
In a major coup for the Southern Highlands, around 45 journalists and PR representatives will be invited to spend a weekend in the area, sampling our delicious produce and enjoying our hospitality. The mega media familiarisation for the Australian Society of Travel Writers is being held by The International Cricket Hall of Fame in conjunction...
February 23, 2012Posted in: Other
Deputy General Manager, General Manager
Wingecarribee Shire Council General Manager Jason Gordon has today announced that Phillip Marshall and Ann Prendergast will take up the positions of the two newly created Deputy General Manager positions within Council. “Both myself and the councillors look forward to working with Phillip and Ann who bring with them a wealth of experience to the...
February 22, 2012Posted in: Environment
Funding and grants, Sustainability, Weeds, Wildlife
The local environment is set to receive a helping hand thanks to a successful habitat protection and roadside restoration grant awarded to Wingecarribee Shire Council. Council was successful in receiving almost $50,000 in funding from theNSW Environment Trust which will go towards restoring ecologically significant roadside reserves in the eastern section of the Shire. The...