January 25, 2013Posted in: Roads and Assets
Road safety
With the 2013 school term set to begin next week, Council is reminding motorists of the re-introduction of school speed zones. “With the majority of Highland schools starting back on Tuesday the 29 January, it’s important to remember that school speed zones officially come back into force on that date as well,” said Council’s Road...
January 25, 2013Posted in: Community, Events
Bong Bong Common, Bowral, Moss Vale, Sesquicentenary
Wingecarribee Shire Council will officially launch the 150th anniversary, or Sesquicentenary celebrations, of the townships of Moss Vale and Bowral with a Community Gathering on the Bong Bong Common on Friday 1 February 2013 from 4.30pm to 7.00pm. Both Bowral and Moss Vale communities are encouraged to walk or ride from either end of the...
January 25, 2013Posted in: Community
Children, Facilities, Pools, Safety
To ensure the safety of all swimming pool patrons, Wingecarribee Shire Council is reminding residents that during thunderstorms, lifeguards will evacuate Council’s public swimming pools in accordance with guidelines set by the Royal Life Saving Society. Patrons will be asked to evacuate the pool when a storm is deemed to be within 10km of the...
January 24, 2013Posted in: Community, Events
Australia Day
Thirty two residents from China, France, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the United States of America, Malta, Ireland, Canada, Italy, India, Yugoslavia and the United Kingdom will make the pledge of Australian Citizenship as part of Wingecarribee Shire Council’s 2013 Australia Day celebrations this Saturday 26 January at Berrima. Wingecarribee Shire Mayor, Councillor Juliet Arkwright said...
January 11, 2013Posted in: Community, Events
Bowral Swimming Pool, Mittagong Swimming Pool, Pools, Youth
Due to the warm weather and high demand, Wingecarribee Shire Council has announced extended opening hours for Mittagong and Bowral Swimming Centres for the remainder of the school holidays. Both pools will remain open until 7pm every day until 28 January, with the exception of Friday evenings at Bowral Pool due to Moss Vale Swim...