Wingecarribee Shire Council has secured more than $4.5 million under the 2021-2022 National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program funded by the Commonwealth Government to assist in the construction of the Retford Farm Detention Basin. The Retford Farm Detention Basin is a major component of the Bowral Floodplain Risk Management Strategy (FRMSP) first adopted by Council in...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is calling on members of the community to join one of four Community Reference Panels to guide the review and development of Council strategies in-line with its Community Strategic Plan. Council’s Director Corporate Strategy and Resourcing Ms Carmel Foster said the panels provided an opportunity for interested community members to help shape...
Motorists keen to see works commence on the long-awaited reconstruction of Old South Road can expect to drive the refurbished road almost half a year earlier than planned following an overnight decision by Council. Wingecarribee Shire Council last night approved a change to the construction schedule of Old South Road that will see the rehabilitation...
Community members and media representatives are invited to attend a ceremonial tree planting in Berrima to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Berrima Residents Association received $20,000 in Federal Government funding to plant trees to commemorate 70 years of the late Queen’s reign. A plan is currently being developed in consultation...
Community groups and organisations across the Southern Highlands are being encouraged to apply for funding as part of Council’s 2022/23 Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme. Now open this year’s program will see Council distribute up to $120,000 to assist local not-for-profit organisations across the Shire. The scheme aims to encourage and increase participation and support initiatives...
