Future sustainability and economic benefits of Bowral STP upgrade

March 16, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Roads and Assets

Bowral Town

A priority project for the communities of Bowral, East Bowral and Burradoo, extensive upgrades to increase the operating capacity of Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant are anticipated to have far reaching benefits for future sustainability, employment opportunities and economic development. Following a rigorous process of assessment and negotiation, the resolution was made at this week’s ordinary...

Residents invited to review proposed fees for maintaining a better Bowral Memorial Hall that’s accessible to all

March 15, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Roads and Assets

Artist impression of the stage at Bowral Memorial Hall

In preparation for the unveiling of the newly refurbished Bowral Memorial Hall, Wingecarribee Shire Council invites you to share your thoughts on the balance of fees proposed for use of the concert hall, exhibition and function spaces. The draft schedule of Hire Fees details the range of costs for commercial and not-for-profit organisations to hire...

Station Street reopens ahead of schedule

March 15, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Roads and Assets

Station Street is set to reopen to full traffic on Thursday 16 March – almost two weeks ahead of schedule. Council’s Director Service and Project Delivery, Karin Targa said several factors led to the early reopening of the busy thoroughfare. “Our decision to trial a new bitumen pavement and construction methodology was critical in enabling...

Community reaps rewards in grant funding

March 10, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Roads and Assets

Residents across the Highlands are set to reap the benefits of over $30 million in grant funding secured by Wingecarribee Shire Council since 1 July 2022. A report presented to Council in February revealed that 21 projects had successfully secured $6.5 million in Commonwealth and State grant funding in the six months ending 31 December...

After hours bitumen paving on Station Street, better for motorists and businesses

March 9, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Listening, Roads and Assets

Wingecarribee Shire Council’s trial of an innovative new bitumen pavement to help fast-track works on Station Street is paying dividends for locals, less than a week after the start of construction. To minimise inconvenience for motorists and businesses and enable the road to re-open by Easter, Council is laying a new pavement solution called EME2,...

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