Two major construction projects in the Shire’s north designed to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety are set to open in early 2017. Major construction works on the Railway Terrace bridge in Willow Vale and the Colo Street bridge project in Mittagong are nearing completion with final works to be completed next month. “In...
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Councillor Ken Halstead is reminding residents of the correct emergency contacts in the event of a bushfire. “Fingers crossed that our Shire isn’t threatened by bushfires this summer,” Councillor Halstead said. “But as we’ve seen, it only takes minutes for a bushfire to spread out of control and threaten life and property.”...
One of Australia’s most recognisable and respected sports personalities Mr Bob Turner is set to join Wingecarribee’s Australia Day celebrations this January as the Shire’s 2017 Australia Day Ambassador. Best known for his basketball coaching and administration, Mr Turner is renowned throughout sporting circles for his marketing and management ability. Originally from the United States,...
Wingecarribee Shire Council wishes to remind residents that rubbish collections will not take place on either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. The temporary change to scheduling is a result of both public holidays falling on a Sunday. Services temporarily affected include collections of domestic garbage, recycling and garden organics services. Collections will resume as...
Wingecarribee Shire Council wishes to advise that the Chlorine level in the Shire’s potable water is set to rise in-line with current prescribed Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Manager of Water and Sewer Jonathon Hook explained the reason for the minor adjustment. “The small increase of Chlorine in our drinking water is in-line...
