13 November 2017 Sporting groups in Gunnedah will soon have the option to play under lights at Donnelly Fields after Gunnedah Shire Council awarded the contract for the supply and installation of lighting to REES Electrical Pty Ltd at the Extraordinary Council Meeting on December 7. The $770,000 project will be fully-funded by Gunnedah Shire Council after the need for lighting at Donnelly Fields was identified in Council’s Community Strategic Plan and the Riverine Landscape…

12 December 2017 The Contract for the design and construction of a four (4) megalitre reservoir to be built off Apex Road adjacent to the existing reservoir in Bottlebrush Park was awarded to Hornicks Constructions at the Extraordinary Council Meeting on December 7. The new reservoir is required to address current water security issues and to cater for the predicted population growth within the town of Gunnedah. The project cost is $2.5 million and will…

11 December 2017 Gunnedah Shire Council has been recognised with a Community Engagement Award for its part in promoting waste education as part of the national Garage Sale Trail. Gunnedah Shire Council joined the Trail for the third year in a row this year, with a one-day mega garage sale held at the Gunnedah Showground. Now in its seventh year, the event broke all preceding records, with over 379,959 Australians choosing to reuse by participating…

11 December 2017 The coveted Santa Street crown has returned to Kamilaroi Road again this year, with residents working hard on their winning Christmas lights displays for weeks. The announcement was made at the Spirit of Christmas Fair on Friday night, where six houses (13, 15, 17, 40, 42 and 44) were awarded a winners plaque and a $100 gift voucher, sponsored by Gunnedah Shire Council. The 2017 Christmas Lights Competition’s major sponsor was Gunnedah…

WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Please be advised that the following facilities will be closed on Christmas & New Year’s Day: Gunnedah Waste Management Facility RECYCLING COLLECTION - GUNNEDAH Monday 25 December 2017 Collection will be on Wednesday 27 December 2017. Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Tuesday evening as collection will begin early on Wednesday. Tuesday 26 December 2017 Collection will be on Wednesday 27 December 2017. Residents are requested to place…

Trains can take up to 14 rugby fields to stop at a level crossing. Which means even if they can see you, they can’t stop. Always take care at level crossings. Look for approaching trains and obey the road rules, or you not only risk a fine of $439 and three demerit points, but your next crossing could be your last. Be aware police are now targeting level crossings in the Gunnedah and Curlewis areas…

6 December 2017 Gunnedah Shire Council in collaboration with the Gunnedah Crime Prevention Working Group is reviewing its Crime Prevention Plan. As part of the review, Council is encouraging the community to have their say in a new community safety survey. In 2014, Council conducted a community safety survey to determine what local residents thought about crime and community safety in the Gunnedah Shire. “Over 300 residents completed the survey and the feedback helped in…

Gunnedah Shire Council is urging property owners to ensure they are up-to-date and comply with safety standards for private swimming pools. Homeowners are required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance before selling or offering a property to rent with a pool. In NSW, a swimming pool or spa is also required to be registered on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. Additionally, before erecting or installing a new swimming pool, homeowners must obtain either Development Consent…

NSW Health has been working with Gunnedah Shire Council to consider fluoridation of the Gunnedah town water supply. Council endorsed a recommendation for NSW Health to undertake community consultation regarding the fluoridation process and implementation at its October Ordinary Meeting. NSW Health says water fluoridation is the process of adding fluoride to a public drinking water supply and that it protects against tooth decay – one of the most common health problems in Australia. “Over…

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson announced today an $850,000 boost for Gunnedah's Livvi's Place Playground - an all inclusive playground planned to be built at Wolseley Park. Gunnedah Shire Council applied for funding from the Stronger Country Communities Program as part of the NSW Government's $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund to add to already allocated funds. The project will see trampolines, dual swings, a sandpit, tube rides, acoustic instruments and more. “Our community has been…