Archive for year: 2021
Major Wentworth Hospital funding in NSW Budget
Wentworth Shire Council is excited by the $30 million of funding granted to the Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment announced in Tuesday’s NSW State Budget.
The hospital redevelopment will receive $0.5 million in 2021-22 for the commencement of the $30 million project for which Wentworth Shire Council has advocated in collaboration with the Far West Local Health District.
Wentworth Shire Council Mayor Susan Nichols said the funding was a huge milestone for Wentworth.
“Wentworth has been crying out for an upgrade to the hospital for years and this funding goes a long way towards making that happen,” Cr Nichols said.
“It has long been fought for by both the existing Council and former Mayor Melisa Hederics and it is wonderful to see the effort paying off.
“This and the other projects funded in the budget will ensure the sustainability and viability of the Wentworth Shire for years to come.”
Wentworth Shire Council area NSW budget highlights:
- $0.5 million in 2021-22 (as part of a $30.0 million project) for the commencement of the Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment.
- $250,000 in 2021-22 for the refurbishment of the Dareton Health Facility.
- Commence construction of the Buronga HealthOne facility, as part of the $100 million HealthOne Strategy.
- $0.5 million in 2021-22 (as part of $0.9 million State funding) for the relocation project of the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre.
- $4.5 million in 2021-22 for the sealing of the Pooncarie Road in far west NSW, delivering safer, faster and more reliable journeys and boosting tourism and freight productivity (State and Federal Funded).
- $3.3 million in 2021-22 (as part of a $8.4 million Restart package) for Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade.
New license application process for asbestos and demolition
The NSW Government is making it easier and faster to apply for asbestos and demolition licences in NSW by digitising the application process.
The new, easy-to-use digital application will save individuals and businesses time by reducing the number of steps and the amount of paperwork needed, and moving away from postal applications.
Applicants will still need to book an appointment at a Service NSW Centre to prove their identity in person within 30 days of submitting the application.
The new digital process only applies to new asbestos and demolition licence applications. For renewals, licence holders will need to follow the previous process.
Which licences does this affect?
Asbestos
- Class A friable asbestos.
- Class A friable asbestos fire doors and safes only.
- Class B non-friable asbestos.
Demolition
- Demolition licence (DE1).
- Restricted demolition licence (DE2).
How to apply
To view the eligibility criteria, including relevant certification and proof of identity documentation, and to apply for a new asbestos removal licence, visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-demolition-licence
For demolition licence applications, visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-demolition-licence
Changes to lodgement of applications
Development Applications, Subdivision, Construction, Complying Development, Occupation Certificates, Principal Certifier Appointments and Building Information Certificate
Applications must be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal.
All of these application types will come to Council via the Portal.
The key benefits to you of the Portal are:
- Lodgement of your applications without having to make the trip to Council
- Significant time saved on plan and document printing
- You can view the progress of your application on the portal
More information about online lodgement is available on the NSW Planning Portal .
For further information regarding lodgement of development application, CDC and Post consent certificate please refer to the following documents:
This system has been introduced by the NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment.
See Planning & Development / Planning & Building process / ePlanning General Information for an overview
Murray Darling Association National Conference a success for Wentworth Shire
Wentworth Shire Council has hailed this week’s Murray Darling Association National Conference in Wentworth a resounding success.
Wentworth hosted the event, which ran from Sunday 16 May until Wednesday 19 May, at the Wentworth Civic Centre with more than 150 delegates and speakers attending to discuss important matters relating to the Murray-Darling Basin.
Council received thoroughly positive reviews from the Murray Darling Association, delegates at the conference and the wider community who took advantage of local displays and markets in the Civic Centre’s foyer on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“It was fantastic to see the Civic Centre a hive of activity this week for the conference, which was greatly supported and should provide a significant boost to our Shire’s economy,” Wentworth Shire Mayor Susan Nichols said.
“I would like to congratulate the Murray Darling Association, Wentworth Shire Council Staff and all other stakeholders on making this event as great as it was, as well as the Wentworth community for being so welcoming and willing to showcase everything our region has to offer.
“It was equally fantastic to be able to show the potential of the Civic Centre, whose own redevelopment is out for public exhibition, during the conference.”
This week’s event included afternoon tea on the PS Ruby on Sunday followed by a Civic Reception at the Old Wentworth Gaol, a study tour to the Menindee Lakes and Pooncarie on Monday and a gala dinner aboard the PV Mundoo on Tuesday night as well as the two days of the conference itself in the Civic Centre’s auditorium.
Wentworth Civic Centre redevelopment concept plans
Concept plans for the redevelopment of the Wentworth Civic Centre are now on public exhibition.
Submissions can be made in writing to Wentworth Shire Council or via email at council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au until 4 June 2021
Click on the below gallery to view concept plans of the redevelopment.
Prescribed burning at Tarawi Nature Reserve
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff will be continuing prescribed burning from this afternoon (Wednesday 5 May) until Friday 7 May at Tarawi Nature Reserve, Scotia NSW.
Smoke may be visible at times.
Buronga Nature Play Area works ongoing
Construction of a new Nature Play Area is underway at Buronga.
Nature-themed equipment in the play area includes rope play structures, scaling ropes and a fort and slide structure.
On top of the playground equipment construction will include picnic tables with a river view, public seating and benches, shade structures, a new car park area including bollard fencing, landscaping, vegetation, grassed area, irrigation, bins and timber elements.
Part of the project also encompasses the rationalisation of paths through the eastern and western sides of the George Chaffey Bridge.
Works on the project commenced in early 2021 with the general landscaping components to be finished by the end of May.
The shade structure and playground equipment will be completed by the end of July.
See below for progress photos from April 2021
Bendigo Bank Agency Open at Midway Centre
A Bendigo Bank Agency is now open at the Midway Centre in Buronga.
The agency, operated by the Community Bank Wentworth and District and staffed by Wentworth Shire Council’s Customer Service Team, offers core day-to-day banking facilities to existing and new customers of Bendigo Bank.
“We are super excited to be able to offer real time banking services in the Buronga and Gol Gol area and we look forward to re-investing local dollars back into the local community,” Wentworth Shire Council Team Leader Customer Service Annette Fraser said.
The agency’s hours are Monday to Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.