2000 more households stand to benefit from extending bin collections

February 21, 2023Posted in: Listening, Other
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WSC waste

Community focus groups will inform decisions around expanding waste collection services across our shire, to include an extra 2,000 homes in outlying villages. Valued input from residents is sought by Wingecarribee Shire Council in preparation for the 2024 waste collection tender process. Current contractor JR Richards has been emptying bins for more than 20,000 local...

Collaborative opportunities highlighted in Joint Region Economic Development Strategy

December 23, 2022Posted in: Listening, Other
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Moss Vale, Kramer Photography ©

An Economic Development Strategy prepared by the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO), outlining key pillars for future economic growth for councils in south-east NSW and the ACT, is now available on Council’s website. The Canberra Region Economic Development Strategy (CREDS) is considered a key priority of the ten councils which combined form the CRJO. Wingecarribee...

Council calls for Plant and Equipment Hire Tenders

November 29, 2022Posted in: Community, Other
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Two road graders working on sealed road

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...

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...

Council delivers strong end of year draft Financial Statements

September 26, 2022Posted in: Delivering, Other
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Bowral Town

Wingecarribee Shire Council has reported a consolidated draft Operating result of $29.4 million for the twelve months to 30 June 2022. Council’s Operating Revenue of $170.2 million was detailed at the Council Meeting of Wednesday 21 September 2022 as part of Council’s 2021/22 Draft Financial Statements. Other highlights included $140.8 million which was spent on...