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15 October 2021
Message from the Mayor
Welcome to the Community back to providing the great service we are also now finding businesses
Connection Newsletter. for which our businesses are known. coming to us. This is very heartening
Please make sure we provide them all and acknowledgement of the great
More than anything we are all hoping
with our custom to help them get back work being done to promote the Shire
that the issue of COVID will soon be
on their feet quickly. and highlight what a strategically
a distant memory. An aberration on
located position we find ourselves in.
an otherwise productive year. We Whilst we have been constrained in
have now opened up somewhat, and what we can do in terms of meeting Access to major highways and
the restrictions being imposed on personally and getting things eventually Inland Rail and the NSW
us will ease over the course of the happening across the Shire our country rail network gives us incredible
next few months as we reach our Council staff have continued to get advantages over other areas as well
vaccination targets. I would continue the job done. Our parks and ovals as the great natural attributes of the
to urge those who are not vaccinated look pristine and the effort that goes Narromine region. Taking advantage
to please do so as the virus is deadly. into them is not lost on the bulk of of all this interest is so very beneficial
It is indiscriminate and has affected our community. Council’s essential to our predicament and bodes well for
young children all the way through to staff have continued to service the the future of the Shire.
the very elderly. Far too many have community and I acknowledge their
perished due to COVID and in the non-stop effort during lockdown,
main it is the unvaccinated or those whilst other staff have endured dozens
not fully vaccinated. It is easy, safe and of Zoom or Teams meetings and whilst
just makes good sense. they get us together, it just does not
have the same feel.
I can’t thank enough the health staff
in our Shire who have put themselves It will be a welcome relief when
on the front line in the fight against we can sit with colleagues and see
COVID. It is an incredibly daunting the relief in their eyes that finally
situation for our nurses, pharmacists COVID-19 is starting to become a
and volunteers to have provided thing of the past or at least we have
the care that has kept so many of us learnt to live with it. Skypark is again showing us what
safe at great risk to themselves. The a popular spot it is in the mix of
So much has been put on hold and
entire community is very much in residential locations across the Shire
the opportunity to now get back
their debt and their efforts are greatly and with the finalisation of 27 lots last
into development mode, seeking
appreciated. Let’s sincerely hope they Sept 2020 we now find only 12 left for
investments through initiatives that
too can soon enjoy the break they sale. Amazing that 15 lots have sold in
have laid dormant for too many
need to step back and smell the roses. just twelve months and symptomatic
months. In doing so we generate
of the demand for residential blocks
With the much welcomed opening up jobs for our youth that allows them
in the Shire. Plans are to bring many
comes the opportunity for all the small to stay in our communities with high
more on stream for the hundreds of
businesses across the Shire who have tech and well paid jobs rather than
jobs being generated in the Shire.
taken so much of the brunt of COVID leaving for the cities. There is much
to hopefully shake free of these to catch up on and our focus will The Dappo Road development is
shackles and resume what have been quickly move to the value adding all but ready for a start and includes
very successful operations. All the opportunities available, to Inland 15 large residential blocks being
retailers, the food and coffee outlets Rail, the Aerodrome and aviation developed by Council along with the
and even the schools will welcome related industries and a host of other very exciting Timbrebongie House
the opportunity to resume from this initiatives in the formative stages. We development with a mix of freehold
untenable state and resume of level of have much in front of us and whilst blocks and aged residential facilities.
normalcy. How good it will feel to get much of it has been driven internally
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Message from the Mayor continued... Local
Government
Evidence of this work will become community events held in the Shire Elections
obvious over the next six months and it is through these efforts that
and many jobs will again be created the amazing sums are raised. They
in the building industry. We are in a are truly an inspiration for us all and Local Government Elections
very exciting growth stage that will our very best wishes go with them to will be held on Saturday 4
continue for a number of years. the NSW titles. December 2021.
Trangie is certainly not forgotten in In Trangie, Terrie Milgate is nothing For more information about
the events across the Shire and much short of phenomenal in her ability to registration, nomination,
interest is coming for blocks of land attract funds for her work in not only election campaign finances,
and residential opportunities. The the Indigenous space in which she voting and other election
growth within the Shire will have operates but across many areas of processes, as well as
a very beneficial effect on Trangie the community. important dates and
and job opportunities will become deadlines, go to the NSW
She is responsible for the successful
a feature across the entire region. Electoral Commission
funding of Indigenous Housing for
Tomingley Gold Operations continue website at:
the Aged that resulted in almost
to employ staff to take advantage www.elections.nsw.gov.au
$2.5 million being granted to the
of their new developments and the
project which will provide housing
opportunity for work is hard to miss.
for six couples or individuals at a
December 4th will finally bring local site near the MPHS.
government elections across the
Terrie’s tireless work has also resulted
State and the opportunity to either
in hundreds of thousands being
nominate or help a candidate to
granted for the Wungunja Cultural
become a Councillor. It would be
centre which is an iconic site full
wonderful to see more nominations
of some of the best examples of
for Council to ensure we get
Indigenous artefacts found anywhere
the best possible representation
in Western NSW. Her contribution
from members of our community
has resulted in many exciting projects
dedicated to better outcomes for the
being undertaken and Trangie is so
Shire.
much the better for her efforts.
There is an exciting time ahead with
We live in a wonderful Shire with an
many opportunities and the potential
exciting future and I hope all our
for new Councillors to bring their REMEMBER - VOTING IS
citizens can benefit by being part
own initiatives. I’m always happy to COMPULSORY
of a very positive and proactive
speak to aspiring Councillors and
community.
give them a better understanding
of what is involved and how they
can best help their community.
Cr Craig Davies,
Finally, and with a great deal of Mayor Narromine Shire Council
pleasure, I wish to acknowledge
some outstanding contributions
being made in our Shire by local
Council has adopted the
residents. The Narromine Rotary
Narromine Floodplain Risk
Club in the NSW Volunteers
Management Study and Plan
Association awards, has been
and now progresses to the
awarded the Orana Region Team
next stage of preparation of
Of The Year Award and become
detailed design (dependent
eligible for the NSW Titles. Their
on funding).
inspiring work continues to bring
benefits to charities across the Shire For further information visit:
with approx $19,500 being given to https://www.narromine.nsw.
local charities each year. The Rotary gov.au/residents/review-
catering van is always prominent at NFRMSP
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Narromine and Trangie Aquatic Centres
2021 Swimming season to get underway Single person entry is $4.00
The Trangie Aquatic Centre opens from 10.00 am 10 visit pass is $40.00
Saturday 16 October 2021. POOL OPENING HOURS (hours of operation may vary
The Narromine Aquatic Centre will open from 10.00 and can be subject to change)
am Saturday 23 October 2021, as a result of winter Narromine Aquatic Centre
refurbishment of the 50 metre swimming pool.
Monday – Friday:
6am - 8am
Conditions of entry (season ticket holders only)
In order to ensure all Aquatic Centre staff and visitors Monday – Friday: 1pm - 6pm
are kept safe and to adhere to the NSW Public Health
Weekends: 10am - 6pm
Orders, from 16 October 2021 the Narromine and Trangie
Aquatic Centres will require all visitors aged 12 and over Trangie Aquatic Centre
to have proof of double vaccination, while all minors Monday – Friday: 6am - 8am
(under the age of 12 years) must be accompanied by a (from December 2021 onwards)
vaccinated adult. Monday – Friday: 3pm - 6pm
There may be medical exemptions to this, which will also Weekends: 10am - 5pm
require evidence.
REMEMBER - Hand sanitising, social distancing and
check in codes must be adhered to and if you are unwell
stay at home and get tested immediately.
Evidence you can use
Your COVID-19 digital certificate which shows proof of
only your COVID-19 vaccinations that you can add to a
digital wallet.
Your immunisation history statement which lists your
COVID-19 vaccinations and all other vaccinations.
Season tickets
Joint pool season tickets (for use at both Narromine and
Trangie) are available for purchase at the aquatic centre
venues only. A full season entry ticket will cost a family of
four $215 per season and a single full season ticket will
cost $110 per person, half season and 10 visit passes are
also available.
More information about season tickets can be found on
Council’s website at:
www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/community/public-pools
Road Safety Reminder
All motorists are reminded drive to the road conditions
on all roads.
Council reminds all motorists to be alert on roads and
at rail level crossings as grain locomotives continue to
use rail lines. Motorists are reminded to plan ahead,
slow down and allow plenty of time to get to your
destination safely.
Please note, major roads come under the jurisdiction of
Roads and Maritime Services. Please visit
www.livetraffic.com for live updates, traveller
information and personalised alerts for NSW roads.
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Skypark Residential Council Appealing to Residents
Estate – For Sale During Wet Weather Events
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SkyPark Residential Estate – Lifestyle and
Location
Where you’re not just buying a lot… you’re
buying a lifestyle!
Build your house and hangar on your own block
of land at Narromine Aerodrome with taxiway
access from your backyard. Whether you are
upgrading or downsizing, Skypark in Narromine Residents are reminded that closed when wet, as Council
gives you space to live and breathe. following wet weather events cannot accept responsibility
some unsealed roads in the for any damages that may arise
The Estate is located adjacent to
Shire could be closed to all during these periods.
Narromine’s Aerodrome, next door to
traffic. Road condition reports are
Narromine’s 18-hole sand-green Golf
If Council is required to close posted on Council’s website
Course, across the road from the Macquarie
roads due to wet weather, (www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/
River and a short stroll to Narromine’s CBD.
the roads WILL remain closed residents/road-conditions),
The impressive land release offers sites that
until further notice, usually social media – facebook,
are fully serviced with power, NBN, kerb and
until drier conditions prevail. livetraffic and via radio
guttering and sealed roads.
School buses, emergency and broadcast. Please also visit
Skypark presents an opportunity to build Council maintenance vehicles www.livetraffic.com for live
your dream home at an affordable price. are exempt while roads are updates, traveller information
Perfect for bringing up your family, retiring in formally closed. and personalised alerts for
luxury, starting your independence or simply NSW roads.
Following the recent rainfall,
living a carefree lifestyle.
a significant portion of the Council’s Roads Maintenance
Pre-sale on residential lots are now available. Shire’s unsealed road network Schedule identifies that road
For land availability, prices and more (772km) require maintenance. maintenance and repairs are
information. www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ With more rain forecast over primarily based on the primary
business/skypark coming months, Council is use (i.e school bus route),
appealing to drivers to assist, the condition and the overall
where possible, in preventing safety of the road, with roads
damage to unsealed roads by carrying a higher volume of
choosing alternative routes or traffic being addressed first.
waiting until drier conditions Residents are encouraged to
prevail. Where it is necessary report hazards to Council as
that residents undertake safety remains a priority on
essential travel on the closed local roads.
roads, they are encouraged Feedback is welcome via
to drive to the conditions with Council’s website or by
many of the unsealed roads phoning 6889 9999 Monday –
impassable or temporarily Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm.
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Successful Grant Funding
Fixing Local Narromine Shire Council has received $915,000 to resheet 12.2 kilometres of gravel roads in the
Roads Narromine Shire from the current round of Fixing Local Roads Program. This funding program is
Round 3 aimed to provide well-maintained roads and supporting growth and development, as well as
access to critical services such as hospitals and schools.
Cale Oval Construction has commenced at Cale Oval with the removal of the old buildings to make way for the
and Sporting construction of the new clubhouse and grandstand with seating for up to 200 people, state of the art
Recreational changerooms, kitchen/canteen, bathrooms, storage facilities and a meeting space. Construction is planned
Precinct to be completed and the new facility ready to use by early 2022.
Driver Reviver Federal Member for Parkes Mr Mark Coulton MP recently announced $130,014 for Trangie’s Driver Reviver
Safety Boost and $48,185 for Narromine Saleyards Driver Reviver facilities.
Upgrades to these facilities offers a place for safety and fatigue breaks for drivers and their passengers,
ensuring drivers have a place to stop during a long trip.
The funding also supports the hard-working local volunteers who put in their time and effort to man the
Driver Reviver sites, offering motorists a cuppa, friendly conversations and a nice spot to take a break to
manage fatigue and reduce the risk of crashes.
Trangie’s funding will go towards upgrading toilet facilities whilst the Narromine Saleyards Driver Reviver
will offer improvements to shade, picnic tables, amenities, canteen and signage.
NSW Road NSW Government recently announced that it had accepted the Independent Panel’s Interim Report into
classification road classification and the transfer of regional roads to state ownership, including recommendations for
review and the Priority Round of transfers and reclassifications.
transfer of
This included the Panel’s recommendation for the transfer of the road thoroughfare from Tomingley
regional roads
through to Eumungerie (via Narromine) including Manildra, Culling Streets and part of Warren Road.
Transport for NSW will now commence engaging with councils to plan for the transfer of roads and
identify those roads that require an immediate upgrade. NSW Government has allocated funding of
$250M in this year’s budget towards upgrading transferred roads.
Mitchell Highway upgrade Highway between Dubbo and drainage, installing rumble strips and
between Dubbo and Narromine Narromine. widening.
The NSW Government is investing The project involves building three The detailed designs are almost
$30 million in overtaking lanes and new overtaking lanes and safety complete with work expected to
safety upgrades on the Mitchell improvement work including commence in early 2022.
upgrading the road surface and
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Agsafe’s ChemClear Program
Dispose of your unwanted agvet chemicals safely in
upcoming ChemClear collection in NSW.
Agsafe’s ChemClear program is holding a collection in
New South Wales in March 2022. Agvet chemical users can A NSW
now register their unwanted or obsolete agvet chemicals
Dispose of your CHEMCLEAR
unwanted or
for collection by visiting the ChemClear website www.
obsolete agvet COLLECTION
chemclear.org.au or by calling 1800 008 182. chemicals in one IS COMING!
Registrations close 28 January 2022. easy collection.
NSW Collection
All successful registrations are acknowledged by email or Group 1 chemicals collected March 2022
free of charge:
post. A reference number relating to each of your Group
• eligible drumMUSTER
1 and 2 chemical registrations will be provided. Once your products
• with readable labels
chemicals are registered with ChemClear, continue to • still in original containers
• not mixed with other products
store the chemicals safely and securely. • within 2 years of expiry or
deregistration
An appropriate quantity of storage stickers will be sent
Group 2 chemicals are those Registrations close
out by post, one month after your registration with that have expired and are 28 January 2022
ChemClear. These stickers will display your registration not part of the drumMUSTER
program. Group 2 chemicals may For further information
reference number and are provided for placement on the incur a fee for service. call ChemClear on
1800 008 182
containers you have registered for disposal. These * Limits apply to ag and vet
chemical resellers.
stickers will aid safe storage and identify the chemicals to
your employees, auditors and others as being registered
Register your chemicals at ChemClear:
for disposal.
: chemclear.org.au/register-your-chemical
ChemClear will contact you directly to advise the ( 1800 008 182
location and date of the collection point in your local
government area. If you have registered any Group 2 • the address of the collection site
classified chemicals you will be provided with a quotation • a date for the collection
on a per lt/kg basis for the collection and disposal of • an appointment time to deliver the chemicals to the
these products. collection team
ChemClear will contact you and provide the following To register your chemicals, please visit:
information: www.chemclear.org.au/register-your-chemical
Narromine Shire Council Nature Strip and Tree Policy
Council recently adopted the Nature not carry out renovations or nature strip mowing would be
Strips and Tree Policy - Mowing, maintenance of nature strips. carried out in conjunction with
Planting, Landscaping, Maintenance • All areas not maintained by the mowing of the private property.
and Removal after a period of public Council are expected to be Nature strips will generally not be
consultation. maintained by the owners and/or mowed by Council if other lawns
This Policy sets out roles and residents of the adjoining private on the private property are being
responsibilities with regards to the property. Grassed nature strips are maintained by the resident or a
maintenance of nature strips and expected to be mowed regularly contractor on behalf of the resident.
includes such detail as: by residents or property owners Council would like to extend its
• The property owner or resident of and kept neat and tidy such that gratitude to all residents in their
abutting properties are responsible they provide a safe environment efforts in keeping their verges/nature
for maintaining the visual amenity and contribute to the general strips clean and tidy.
by maintaining the vegetation appearance and aesthetics of the Residents are advised that there are
(excluding street trees) and streetscape. hardship provisions available for those
landscape features on the nature • It is recognised that some residents who require assistance.
strip including watering, weeding, may appoint a contractor to A copy can be obtained by
mowing, removal of loose material undertake general yard or garden downloading the Policy from: https://
that poses as a slip or trip hazard maintenance work for them. It is www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/council/
and edging turf. Council does considered reasonable that the policies
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Shop Local is back in 2021
3 Nov
until 15 Dec
2021
Shop Local is back in 2021!
Council and local retailers are
collaborating to present the 2021
Shop Local Campaign to assist in
promoting the Region for its fantastic
shopping opportunities in the lead up
to Christmas.
The 2021 Shop Local Campaign
includes the opportunity to WIN
$1,000 if you shop locally in
Narromine, Trangie or Tomingley.
To enter the competition, you must
spend over $20 in a participating
business, complete the entry form
and pop it in the entry box.
The competition runs from
3 November until 15 December 2021
with the winner will be drawn on
Friday 17 December 2021.
Click here to download the online
Narromine shopping guide >
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HubnSpoke co-working space
Narromine’s Hub N Spoke co-working space Located at 37 Burraway Street, The Hub is accessible
is opening soon. 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday.
The Hub will provide a shared space where start up, Contact us to discuss your co-working options:
home based, microbusiness and creatives can work from
Email: thehub@narromine.nsw.gov.au
in Narromine.
Phone: 6889 9999
The building offers high speed internet in a shared
environment, single offices will also be available with
amenities. Narromine Shire Council’s initiative is to
create jobs, foster innovation and grow the Narromine
region’s economy.
Casual, part-time and full time subscriptions will
be available.
Promote Your Event
If you are holding an event in the To list your event click here: https://
Narromine Region, we want to narromineregion.com.au/whats-on-
know! in-narromine-region
We can help promote your event
through Council’s website, social
media and on the LED digital board
in Dundas Park.
April – June 2019
See what’s happening
A community newsletter for the interest of residents and visitors
Message from the Mayor In this issue
Welcome to our second digital
newsletter. You can click on
It’s always a Local member Dugald Saunders has
the below to take you there.
pleasure to notified Council of the impending
update the planning that will shortly signal the FOGO exceeds recycling >
residents of start of work on the Mitchell Highway
Defibrillators installed >
Narromine upgrade between Narromine and
Shire with the Dubbo. Re-homing pets >
latest news from
in our region by visiting
The work will include a further four Glenn McGrath Opening >
Council and the
overtaking lanes and other works
past three months have seen much
designed to improve the safety of road
activity.
users and travel times for those who
Amongst the many drought funding frequently make this journey. Again it’s
initiatives that made their way into the great to see a politician honouring his
Click here >
community recently, we can now report election promises.
that of the twelve projects, only two
Another real highlight of the social
are yet to be finalised.
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calendar occurs on 6th July when
Council distributed $110,000 to the Pink Pigeon organisation host an
community groups across the Shire to evening with Glenn McGrath and a
improve facilities in our towns. There cast of sporting icons from the Shire.
is no better method of achieving the
These icons include Australian
desired results than by allowing the
representatives, World Champions
community groups to nominate and
facilitate the projects. We are very
and many who have excelled across Staff give back
the years and is simply a night not to
the Events Calendar
hopeful that more of this funding Council’s staff are giving back to
be missed. The evening is designed to
which was a Nats election promise the community by volunteering
thank sponsors and those who have
finds its way into the Shire again their lunch hour, to assist with
helped for the past ten years to raise
shortly. the Meals on Wheels Program in
over $150,000 for the Glenn McGrath
Foundation supporting Cancer nurses Narromine.
One of the most satisfying
projects included the River Repair across the state. Meals on Wheels has
Tickets are available from 123tix at been operating for over
bus which had teams clean up the
$50 /head and the evening will be 60 years. Staff have found
local river reserves including the the volunteering aspect a
Goan Water Hole in Trangie. held at the Narromine USMC. The
night will sell out quickly so please rewarding way to give back and
Whilst not all of the Reserves is the ensure your get you tickets early to assist those in the community,
responsibility of Council, they are avoid disappointment. Finger food is who require nutritious meals,
iconic leisure and activity centres in included as is the entertainment. social interaction and a friendly
the Shire and are most deserving of a check-up.
clean-up. Finally a plea during these really tough
times to look out for your mates and Meals are delivered to residents
Council also conducted another neighbours and where possible let’s in the Program and would not
Welcome Evening for new residents support our local Businesses. be possible without the help of
in May. Whilst numbers were down, the many volunteers within the
Council has taken much from the night Cr Craig Davies, community.
and look forward to future nights for Mayor Narromine Shire Council
even better outcomes.
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This newsletter has been produced by Narromine Shire Council for the benefit of residents of Narromine, Trangie,
Tomingley and surrounding areas. Jane Redden, General Manager
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