Wingecarribee Shire Council is calling on the Shire’s residents to vote for local projects that they would like to see funded as part of the NSW Government’s My Community Project program. Under the program a total of $24.4 million is being made available for eligible projects, with between $20,000 and $200,000 available for individual projects....
Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking comment from the community after Councillors endorsed the public exhibition of a draft Masterplan for the Bong Bong Common. The draft Masterplan has been produced to explore the possibilities to sensitively improve the Moss Vale site, protect the archaeological remnants of the early settlements and improve access for visitors. Council’s...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is embarking on a unique pest management program in an effort to reduce the spread of the invasive Elm Leaf Beetle. Tree and Vegetation Officers from Council have begun a program of injecting elm trees found to contain the destructive insect with a pesticide in a bid to control the introduced beetle....
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Councillor Ken Halstead has given the new Stephens Park amenities facilities in Bowral his tick of approval following an onsite visit. The project includes a new canteen and storeroom and refurbishment of the old amenities building which now includes change rooms, a referees room, accessible toilet and baby change room facilities. Also...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is inviting residents of the Southern Highlands to have their say on our Shire’s playgrounds. Council’s Parks and Properties Asset Officer, Kylie Stefaniuk, explained that Council playgrounds are an essential piece of community infrastructure. “Playgrounds are essential for children’s physical and social development and have the ability to enhance community wellbeing,” she...
