Upgrades continue at Wentworth Aerodrome
Additional works on the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade commenced this week after approval from funding body Restart NSW to utilise the project’s savings to upgrade the facility’s secondary runway
These works include the construction, sealing and installation of AGL lighting to the remaining 600m length of runway 17/35 with the capacity for Code 2B aircraft.
Road Safety Action Plan 2019-2020
Road Safety Action Plan 2019-2020
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Wentworth Aerodrome upgrade update
Council wishes to advise that works are due to commence on Runway 17/35 as part of Stage 3 of the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade.
Runway 17/35 will be closed to all traffic as of 7:00am on Thursday 2 September 2021.
Construction works include construction, sealing and the installation of AGL lighting of the secondary runway 17/35 with the capacity for Code 1B aircrafts.
Completion of works is anticipated for January 2022 weather permitting and subject to supply of materials and/or COVID-19 related delays.
Runway 08/26 will remain open with periodic closures where required to accommodate the construction program.
Council will endeavour to keep closures to the minimum where possible.
All aerodrome users must check the Air Services website for the latest information on the operational status of the aerodrome prior to use.
NOTAM C38/21 is available now on the Air Services website for the closure.
For more information contact Trevor Willcock, Aerodrome Manager on 03 5027 5027.
Wentworth Shire Council Donations, Contributions and Grants recipients
Over $24,000.00 has been allocated during the first round of Councils 2021/22 Donations, Contributions and Grants Program.
Successful applicants approved at the August Wentworth Shire Ordinary Council Meeting were
• Wentworth District Rowing Club
• Pooncarie Field Day Group Inc
• Wentworth Military Collection
• Sunraysia Aeromodellers Inc
• Wentworth Rifle Club
• Pomona Public School P&C Association
• Pooncarie Racing Club Inc
The program was established to assist community groups through donations, rate reductions and exemptions, fee waivers, cash grants and in-kind support.
Council Connects August 2021
Council Connects August 2021 edition.
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
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.
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.