Works for the Curlewis Pipeline Project, which proposes to connect Gunnedah’s town water supply to Curlewis, has gone to tender. The $5.9 million project will improve water quality, storage capacity and security for the village. This major project will involve the installation of a 15.8 kilometre pipeline from Wandobah Road, via Blackjack Forest Road, Booloocooroo and Preston roads to Curlewis, the construction of two 500 kilolitre storage reservoirs and a disinfection dosing station. “Council has consulted…

Gunnedah's Cultural Precinct is located on the corner of Conadilly and Chandos Streets and includes: Gunnedah Town Hall, Smithurst Theatre, Civic Theatre, Creative Arts Centre, and the Visitors Information Centre The cultural precinct requires a new planning approach, one that focuses on redevelopment, revitalisation and growth. It is of key importance to Council that user groups and communities work together to plan the next steps in the development of the Gunnedah cultural precinct. As users of…

On the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba (31 October 2017), soil was collected at seven sites in the Gunnedah Shire to contribute to the state-wide collection for the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project. The Gunnedah Shire Council Anzac Working group selected the date given its significance in Australian history. Many members of the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments came from the North West area of NSW and were part of the famous charge.…

As a result of representation made during Gunnedah Shire Council’s delegation to China in March, Gunnedah played host to a return Chinese delegation recently. The delegations continue to build agricultural links and put Gunnedah on the world map. The high level delegation visited Adelaide, Sydney, Kempsey and Gunnedah and has expressed interest in trade and investment opportunities in the Gunnedah Shire. Representatives from six agricultural-based companies from across eastern China toured farms in the Shire…

Works to protect the Wandobah Road area from future flood events is set to commence during the week beginning 13 November. Gunnedah Shire Council resolved to accept a tender from Daracon Group Gunnedah to undertake works on the Blackjack Creek Flood Mitigation Project. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Manager Planning and Development Carolyn Hunt said the project aims to reduce the impact of flooding from Blackjack Creek to properties and residences in the Wandobah Road area. “The…

To celebrate the pool upgrades that are now underway, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Photo Competition. We invite you to celebrate with us and share your memories of the pool – you also have a chance to win a family pass to The Civic! To enter, email your photo with a caption and your contact details to council@infogunnedah.com.au by 30 November 2017. For more information please give us a…

Commencing Monday 6th November to Wednesday 8th November, weather permitting, Gunnedah Shire Council has contracted Abergeldie Fluid control to begin a CCTV survey of some of Councils sewer supply mains in various areas around town. We endeavour to limit interruptions wherever possible, however unavoidable interruptions to traffic flow, property access and sewer mains may be experienced intermittently during the upgrade period. If you have any special requirements during this period please do not hesitate to…

Gunnedah’s Vibrant Precincts Project was officially opened by Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson on Friday. Gunnedah Shire Council was one of 20 Local Government Areas to receive funding from the NSW Department of Industry as part of the NSW Government’s Regional Development Framework – Future Towns Project. The Gunnedah Vibrant Precincts Project was formed with calls on the community to collaborate in projects of activation, and street art and murals to bring vibrancy, action and…

Gunnedah residents now have two FREE services for the disposal of household chemicals and problem waste. A Chemical CleanOut Event will be held on Friday 10 November, from 9am – 4pm at the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility for household chemicals. Certain problem waste items are able to be dropped off all year round! Please view the Gunnedah Household Chemical Cleanout - Waste Matters Poster for more information.  

Gunnedah Shire Council and local residents shared the reuse and recycle message at Council’s mega garage sale on Saturday. More than 30 stalls registered for the local event and to be a part of the national Garage Sale Trail – a nationwide waste management campaign. “This is the third year Council has participated in the Garage Sale Trail in conjunction with Northern Inland Regional Waste (NIRW) and it is growing every year,” Gunnedah Shire Council…