March 7, 2024Posted in: Delivering, Development
Wingecarribee Shire Council has secured a $1.5 million grant from the NSW Government to build a new detention basin at the Bowral Golf Course. This project is a major step forward in protecting homes and businesses downstream from flooding, particularly in the Beaven Place area. The basin will act like a temporary storage tank, holding...
February 15, 2024Posted in: Community, Tourism
World renowned cult comedian Ross Noble is on his way to Bowral! It’s part of the entertainer’s 2024 Jibber Jabber Jamboree tour, to mark his 21st solo stand-up tour. Noble rose to fame through his appearances on British television, and interviews on panel shows such as ‘Have I Got News for You.’ The Southern Highlands...
May 19, 2023Posted in: Corporate Affairs
It was noted in last week’s extraordinary meeting that the upgrades to the Bowral Sewerage Treatment Plant is considerably more expensive than that of Moss Vale and Mittagong. We have received a number of enquiries from the community about this and would therefore like further clarity as outlined in a previous report. Due to the...
April 20, 2023Posted in: Community, Delivering
A lifetime of competing and coaching with Southern Highlands Netball has taught Kate Bow it’s tough to find backing for girls sports, and costly for families to take part. The Association shot a goal with grant funding of $5,585 through Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Community Assistance Scheme toward taking representative teams to state titles. The funds...
March 22, 2023Posted in: Community, Delivering
An even better community green-space is one step closer, with construction works on stages one and two of Bong Bong Common Masterplan set to commence from Tuesday 21 March, 2023. It will be necessary to temporarily close both the car park and shared path located off Moss Vale Road, to public access, while we undertake...