Council calls for Plant and Equipment Hire Tenders

November 29, 2022Posted in: Community, Other
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Local contractors are encouraged to apply for Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Plant and Equipment Hire Tender (Tender No. T-2022-23) via the NSW Government’s e-tendering website. Council’s Director Corporate Strategy and Resourcing, Ms Carmel Foster, explained the purpose of the contract. “We’re looking to establish a panel of contractors with access to a range of high-quality plant...

Council commits to historic renewable energy power plan

November 25, 2022Posted in: Environment
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All large Wingecarribee Shire Council facilities and assets will soon be powered by renewable electricity following the signing of a major long-term Power Purchase Agreement. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will see Wingecarribee Shire Council join Albury City, Bega Valley Shire, Camden, Penrith City, Queanbeyan-Palerang and Wollongong City Councils in one of the State’s largest...

Shire’s elite athletes recognised at Council presentation

November 24, 2022Posted in: Community, Other
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Wingecarribee Shire’s brightest young athletes have been recognised with scholarships from the Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) at an overnight ceremony at Council. A total of 28 talented young sports men and women from across the Shire were formally presented with their prestigious scholarships enabling them to further their sporting careers. Wingecarribee Shire Council Administrator...

Highlands cooking experience serves up gold

November 22, 2022Posted in: Delivering, Tourism
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Bowral-based food entrepreneur Stefano Marvello has put the Southern Highlands atop of every food lover’s must-visit list after snaring gold at this year’s NSW Tourism Awards. Italian Cooking Experience with Stefano Marvello entered and won the coveted top spot in the New Tourism Business category after receiving business mentoring advice from Destination Sydney Surrounds South....