Infrastructure Updates

Discover the latest developments spanning the entire Shire, including crucial information on road maintenance, water services, design and contracts, projects and assets, fleet management, waste initiatives, and the ongoing upkeep and improvements of our parks and open spaces.

Aligned with our 2022/2026 Delivery Program and 2024/2025 Operational Plan, we are dedicated to delivering essential infrastructure projects throughout the Shire. Be sure to stay informed, as every week, Council will share updates on the ongoing progress of these projects shaping the future of our community.

Week Ending: 9 March, 2025

Parks and Gardens

  • Progress is continuing on the ashes interment wall at Narrabri Lawn Cemetery.

  • General town maintenance and graffiti removal is continuing across Narrabri.

  • Remote supervision signage is underway in Wee Waa.

Gately Field

Works on the Gately Field irrigation upgrade are currently underway. The duration of works will be approximately four weeks (weather permitting).

The works will include periods of limited or no access to the carpark. Other interruptions may occur during the construction period. Council is requesting that residents and users of the facilities adhere to all signage. Any clubs or associations that may be directly impacted by these works have been notified.

Works on the clubhouse and amenities block are continuing and remain on track for completion.

Roads

Roads Maintenance Program

Click here to view this week's Road Maintenance Program update.

Lake Circuit Road upgrade

  • Stage 2 of the Lake Circuit Road upgrade is continuing. As part of these works, access to the Lake via Yarrie Lake Road/Lake Circuit Road is remains closed, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

Other works

  • Floodway works on Culgoora Road are continuing, with concrete poured for the cause way. Detours remain via Yarrie Lake Road. Side roads along the route, including CSIRO Road, Gurleigh Lane and Kiandool Road, remain open to local traffic.

  • Sealing works on Pilliga Road are continuing.

  • The heavy patching program is continuing along the Kamilaroi Highway, addressing surface deterioration and generally improving road safety.

  • Works are ongoing on the upgrade for Harparary Road, which is progressing as planned.

  • The kerb and gutter replacement program on Maitland Street, Wee Waa is continuing.

  • Head stock for Tullamullan Bridge is being completed.

  • Gravel resheeting works are continuing along Tulladunna Lane.

  • Removal of the side track at Killarney Gap Road at Fordhams Gully is progressing, following completion of the flood approaches.

Water

Air scouring

Air scouring works of the water supply are continuing to take place in Narrabri on the western side of Namoi Creek. The project aims to improve water quality in the affected areas.

Residents have been notified and further communications have been published on Council's social media, including a weekly schedule as to where air scouring works are taking place.

Notices state that the works are of a six to seven-hour duration (starting at 9.00am), however, each block/property will only experience a water outage for a maximum of two hours during this time.

February PFAS test results

The February testing results have once again identified PFAS levels below the current Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

This means that the Narrabri Town Water Supply continues to be safe for consumption.

Council will continue to test the water supply monthly and report back to residents.

NSW Health is recommending that any private bore owners consider testing their groundwater.

Information regarding groundwater and testing can be found at: www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/water/Pages/groundwater.aspx

Week Ending: 2 March, 2025

Parks and Gardens

  • Works on the Gately Field canteen are progressing, with the roof structure in the process of being completed, along with installation of hand rails. Clean up of the site is continuing.

  • Progress is continuing on the ashes interment wall at Narrabri Lawn Cemetery.

  • The amenities block at the Gately Oval is almost complete. Work is progressing at the oval's irrigation pump site.

  • General town maintenance and graffiti removal is continuing across Narrabri.

  • Remote supervision signage is underway in Wee Waa.

Roads

Roads Maintenance Program

Click here to view this week's Road Maintenance Program update.

Lake Circuit Road upgrade

  • Stage 2 of the Lake Circuit Road upgrade is continuing. As part of these works, access to the Lake via Yarrie Lake Road/Lake Circuit Road is remains closed, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

Other works

  • Floodway works on Culgoora Road are continuing, with concrete poured for the cause way. Detours remain via Yarrie Lake Road. Side roads along the route, including CSIRO Road, Gurleigh Lane and Kiandool Road, remain open to local traffic.

  • Sealing works on Pilliga Road are continuing.

  • The heavy patching program is continuing along the Kamilaroi Highway, addressing surface deterioration and generally improving road safety.

  • Works are ongoing on the upgrade for Harparary Road, which is progressing as planned.

  • The kerb and gutter replacement program on Maitland Street, Wee Waa is continuing.

  • Head stock for Tullamullan Bridge is being completed.

  • Gravel resheeting works are continuing along Tulladunna Lane.

  • Removal of the side track at Killarney Gap Road at Fordhams Gully is progressing, following completion of the flood approaches.

Water

  • Water main renewal has been completed in Brent Street, Boggabri.

  • Last Wednesday (19 February) saw a broken water main in Gwabegar, residents were informed, and the water main was repaired before end of day.

Air scouring

Council has engaged contractors to undertake air scouring of the water supply in Narrabri on the western side of Namoi Creek.

The work began this week and will continue for three weeks, with affected residents notified of the works, along with wider communications for the community.

The project aims to improve water quality in the affected areas.

Week Ending: 23 February, 2025

Parks and Gardens

  • Hazard reduction works have taken place at Boggabri, Baan Baa, Bellata and Pilliga.

  • Works on the Gately Field canteen are progressing, with construction of the roof structure and installation of hand rails. Clean up of the site is continuing.

  • Progress is continuing on the ashes interment wall at Narrabri Lawn Cemetery.

  • Temporary fencing at the Gatley Oval has been removed. The amenities block at the oval is now 85% completed. Work has also gotten underway at the oval's irrigation pump site.

  • Mowing has taken place at Bellata, including the cemetery, as well as all areas in Wee Waa, and general maintenance in Boggabri.

  • General town maintenance and graffiti removal has been taking place across Narrabri.

Tenders

  • Tenders for Contract 2024-25/14 - Gwabegar Flood Study will be received up until 2.00pm Thursday, 20 February 2025.

Roads

Roads Maintenance Program

Click here to view this week's Road Maintenance Program update.

Lake Circuit Road upgrade

  • Stage 2 of the Lake Circuit Road upgrade is continuing. As part of these works, access to the Lake via Yarrie Lake Road/Lake Circuit Road is currently closed, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

Other works

  • Floodway works on Culgoora Road are continuing, with concrete poured for the cause way. Detours remain via Yarrie Lake Road. Side roads along the route, including CSIRO Road, Gurleigh Lane and Kiandool Road, remain open to local traffic.

  • Sealing works on Pilliga Road are underway.

  • The heavy patching program is continuing along the Kamilaroi Highway, addressing surface deterioration and generally improving road safety.

  • The upgrade for Harparary Road upgrade is progressing as planned, with works ongoing.

  • The kerb and gutter replacement program on Maitland Street, Wee Waa is underway.

  • Head stock for Tullamullan Bridge is being completed.

  • Gravel resheeting works are continuing along Tulladunna Lane.

  • The flood approaches for Killarney Gap Road at Fordhams Gully have been completed and sealed. Removal of the side track is continuing.

Water main renewal Wee Waa Street, Boggabri

This water main renewal project is currently 80% complete, with works on renewing and duplicating the water main to both sides of Wee Waa Street almost finished.

The works have seen the removal of aproximately nine water service road crossings off the Kamilaroi Highway, reducing the occurance operational failure and damage to the pavement in this location.

The renewal of the water main will provide residents with a more reliable water supply, with interruptions experienced around this part of Boggabri to no longer be an issue.

Bulk Water Filling Stations

Three Bulk Water Filling Stations in Narrabri are now live and able to be used by customers. A credit card is required to buy the water, with account cards to be made available in the New Year for commercial users.

Wee Waa levee

Geotechnical and environmental investigations works around the Wee Waa levee bank are now complete.

Week Ending: 16 February, 2025

Parks

  • Works on the Gately Field canteen are progressing. Concrete has been poured and the roof structure is being constructed. Installation of hand rails and site clean up will start this week.

  • Progress is continuing on the ashes interment wall at Narrabri Lawn Cemetery. 

Tenders

  • Tenders for Contract 2024-25/14 - Gwabegar Flood Study will be received up until 2.00pm Thursday, 20 February 2025.

Roads

Roads Maintenance Program

Click here to view this week's Road Maintenance Program update.

Lake Circuit Road upgrade

  • Stage 2 of the Lake Circuit Road upgrade is continuing. As part of these works, access to the Lake via Yarrie Lake Road/Lake Circuit Road is currently closed, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

  • The floodway at Nuable Creek was initially delayed due to vandalism from a vehicle accessing and driving across the site after hours. The site has been rectified and the concrete pour is continuing.

Other works

  • Floodway works on Culgoora Road are continuing, with concrete poured for the cause way. Detours remain in place via Yarrie Lake Road. Side roads along the route, including SR035 CSIRO Road, SR252 Gurleigh Lane and SR038 Kiandool Road, remain open to local traffic.

  • The Kerb and Gutter Replacement Program has recommenced this month in Wee Waa.

  • MR133 Killarney Gap Road, Fordhams Gully – work by Council on the approaches is in progress.

Water

  • Work on the renewal of the water main on Wee Waa Street, Boggabri has been completed.

  • Contractors with specialist main cleaning equipment will be in Narrabri next week to undertake “air scouring” of the water main network in areas experiencing pockets of discoloured water.

Wee Waa levee

  • Geotechnical and environmental investigations works around the Wee Waa levee bank are expected to be completed this week.

Week Ending: 9 February, 2025

Wee Waa Multi-Purpose Courts

As highlighted by the Mayor in his recent statement, the Wee Waa Multi-Purpose Courts have been re-opened and available for use by the community.

The section of courts damaged by vandalism has been covered, with contractors to replace the section this week.

Parks

  • Works on the Gately Field canteen are progressing. Concrete has been poured and the roof structure is being constructed.

  • Progress is continuing on the ashes interment wall at Narrabri Lawn Cemetery. The walls have now been installed, with the concrete apron and access pathways to be completed in February.

Tenders

  • Contract 2024-25-12 - Construction and installation of Selina Street Reservoir Stair Access. Tenders will be received up until 2:00pm Thursday, 6 February 2025.

  • Contract 2024-25/13 NWMF Expansion Cell Development 2 & 3 Environmental Impact Statement. Tenders will be received up until 2:00pm Thursday, 6 February 2025. 

  • Contract 2024-25/14 - Gwabegar Flood Study. Tenders will be received up until 2.00pm Tuesday, 20 February 2025.

Roads

Roads Maintenance Program

Click here to view this week's Road Maintenance Program update.

Lake Circuit Road upgrade

Stage 1 of Lake Circuit Road  is now open to traffic (below).

Yarrie Lake Road 1.jpg

Stage 1 consisted of approximately 1600m of works on the eastern end, directly adjacent to Yarrie Lake. The works consisted of a pavement strengthening and upgrade. A large concrete floodway was also completed on the eastern end of the project on the spillway.

Stage 2 has now commenced. Access to Yarrie Lake via Yarrie Lake Road/Lake Circuit Road is currently closed, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

Other works

  • Culgoora Road - floodway repairs are continuing to take place. Detours remain via Yarrie Lake Road. Side roads along the route, including SR035 CSIRO Road, SR252 Gurleigh Lane and SR038 Kiandool Road, remain open to local traffic. Works on the Culgoora Raod cause way has also commenced, starting with its removal. The first section concrete pour will commence next week.

  • The Kerb and Gutter Replacement Program will recommence this month in Wee Waa.

  • MR133 Killarney Gap Road, Fordhams Gully – work by Council on the approaches is in progress.

  • New concrete piers for Tullamullen Bridge have been installed.

Water

  • Community feedback regarding the proposed locations of the Boggabri and Wee Waa Bulk Filling Stations closed Friday, 31 January.

  • Work on the renewal of the water main on Wee Waa Street, Boggabri is on track for completion in early February.

  • The new bulk water filling station on Wee Waa Road (Kamilaroi Highway) in Narrabri is now operational, with all three new bulk water filling stations now online and available. The other two bulk water filling stations are located on Old Gunnedah Road and Yarrie Lake Road.

Waste

The 2025 Waste Calendar is now available, including bulky waste collection dates.

Wee Waa levee

  • Repairs to levee behind the Wee Waa pool have been completed.

  • Geotechnical and environmental investigations works around the Wee Waa levee bank started last Thursday, 30 January. Work is being carried out between 7.00am and 5.00pm from Monday to Friday and is expected to be completed in two weeks (weather permitting).

Week Ending: 2 February, 2025

Wee Waa Multi-Purpose Courts

Unfortunately, due to vandalism damage, the Wee Waa Multi-Purpose Courts have been closed until further notice.

Council is actively working to repair the damage, and will keep the community updated regarding the re-opening of the courts.

Parks

  • Works on the Gately Field canteen are progressing. Concrete has been poured.

  • Graffiti clean up continues to progress, including on affected Council infrastructure sites along Tiberreena Street.

  • Progress is continuing on the ashes interment wall at Narrabri Lawn Cemetery.

Tenders

  • Tenders for contract 2024-25-12 - Construction and installation of Selina Street Reservoir Stair Access will be received up until 2.00pm Thursday, 6 February.

  • Tenders for contract 2024-25/13 NWMF Expansion Cell Development 2 & 3 Environmental Impact Statement will be received up until 2.00pm Thursday, 6 February.

  • Tenders for contract 2024-25/14 - Gwabegar Flood Study will be received up until 2.00pm on Tuesday, 20 February.

Roads

Click here to view the latest Road Maintenance Program update.

Other works

  • Culgoora Road - floodway repairs are continuing to take place. Detours remain via Yarrie Lake Road. Side roads along the route, including SR035 CSIRO Road, SR252 Gurleigh Lane and SR038 Kiandool Road, remain open to local traffic.

  • SR31 Lake Circuit Upgrade - stage one is nearing completion. Access to the Lake via Yarrie Lake Road/Lake Circuit Road will be closed from Thursday, 30 January 2025, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

  • The Kerb and Gutter Replacement Program will recommence in early February.

  • MR133 Killarney Gap Road, Fordhams Gully – work by Council on the approaches is in progress.

  • Pilliga Road Floodway - the site is in the process of being handed back to Council to complete the approaches.

  • SR61 Turrawan Road Floodway - the site is currently awaiting 28-day compressive strength tests before it is handed back to Council, to complete approaches.

Water

  • Community feedback regarding the proposed locations of the Boggabri and Wee Waa Bulk Filling Stations close on Friday, 31 January 2025.

  • High-pressure water jetting on sewer mains between Namoi Creek and Namoi River has been completed.

  • Work is continuing on the renewal of the water main on Wee Waa Street, Boggabri, and is on track for completion in early February.

Wee Waa levee

Maintenance repair works on a damaged stormwater pipe and surrounding bank at the Wee Waa levee are continuing. Access on the lagoon side of the levee (behind the Wee Waa Aquatic Centre), remains closed (including to pedestrians), while works are completed.

Geotechnical and environmental investigations works around the Wee Waa levee bank will commence on Thursday, 30 January.

Work will be carried out between 7.00am and 5.00pm from Monday to Friday and is expected to be completed in two weeks (weather permitting).

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signage. Council thanks motorists for their patience during this time.