Innovative methodology to put Station Street Upgrade back on track

March 3, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Listening, Roads and Assets

Welcome news for motorists today – new technology, combined with continuing construction after dark, will put the Station Street Upgrade back on track. Minimising inconvenience for motorists has been Wingecarribee Shire Council’s priority following the discovery of hazardous Coal Tar during roadworks, and the project team have succeeded in quickly finding an innovative solution for...

Council to fast track Station Street Upgrade

February 17, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Roads and Assets

Bowral Town

Minimising inconvenience for motorists and local businesses is our priority as Wingecarribee Shire Council takes steps to fast-track upgrades to Station Street in Bowral, following the discovery of hazardous materials beneath the road’s surface. An overnight report to Council detailed that ‘coal tar’ had been detected beneath the road pavement during construction activities as part...

Reconnect at Highlands Fest featuring Bluey and headline act, Eskimo Joe

January 27, 2023Posted in: Community, Events

Get set for a full day and evening of entertainment at Highlands Fest on Saturday 4 March 2023 at Bong Bong Racecourse. A celebration of local arts and crafts, food, wine and music, this once-only event is about bringing our community back together with exciting appearances from children’s favourite Bluey, and headline act Eskimo Joe....

A better Old South Road, with less disruption

January 11, 2023Posted in: Delivering, Roads and Assets

As we prepare to move quickly on much needed improvements to Old South Road, Wingecarribee Shire Council have made arrangements to minimise disruption for residents. “Taking on board community feedback about the closure of Old South Road for construction, coinciding with works at Station Street, we’ve balanced these concerns with the urgency of completing the...

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...

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