Council secures multi-million-dollar flood protection funding

December 20, 2022Posted in: Delivering, Roads and Assets

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...

Council secures additional State funding for Bowral Memorial Hall

December 5, 2022Posted in: Community, Delivering, Roads and Assets

Bowral Memorial Hall is set to be returned to its former glory following the allocation of additional refurbishment funding by the NSW Government. Council’s Administrator Viv May said the funding would ensure the interior fit-out complemented the external and structural improvements currently taking place on the building originally constructed in 1884. “Council has already undertaken...

Council launches Christmas Giving Tree

December 1, 2022Posted in: Community

Wingecarribee Shire Council Administrator Viv May has today launched Council’s annual Christmas Giving Tree Appeal. “With the countdown to the festive season underway, we’re asking residents to share in the spirit of Christmas and donate to the less fortunate,” he said. Speaking from the Civic Centre launch Mr May said non-perishable food items and gifts...

Shire’s elite athletes recognised at Council presentation

November 24, 2022Posted in: Community, Other

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...