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: 13 April, 2025

Parks and Gardens

  • Following the severe weather event, parks and gardens crews assisted the roads department with removing debris and clearing any damage off closed roads where possible.

  • All sporting fields and ovals were closed due to the severe wet weather.

  • With the exception of Gately Field (please see update below), all sporting fields and ovals now open. Please visit Council’s website for the latest updates regarding status of sporting facilites.

Gately Field update

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

 

Roads

Flood updates

  • All unsealed roads remain closed.

  • A number of roads around the Shire remain closed while others have been re-opened with caution. Please see the full list of road closures here.

  • Works to repair Long Gully Bridge took place this week, with parts of the bridge having washed away due to flooding. Please see progress pictures below:
Other roads received significant damage from floodwater including Womera Creek Road and Tullamullen Bridge. Many roads, sealed and unsealed, were impacted from the rainfall and subsequent flooding.  

Council will undertake a full assessment of the damage once flooding fully recedes.

Water

PFAS testing results

April 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.

The April testing results can be found on Council’s website.

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.

Week Ending: 30 March, 2025

Parks and gardens

  • General maintenance, vegetation control as well as irrigation inspections and repairs are taking place.

  • Graffiti removal is continuing across Narrabri.

Gately Field update

Works on the Gately Field irrigation upgrade are continuing.

Works include periods of limited or no access via 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.

Harparary Road closure

Harparary Road was closed periodically last week from the Namoi River to the intersection of Browns Lane for the removal of a concrete causeway. The road is now open again.

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 remains closed, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

Tullamullen Creek Bridge

  • The deck has been poured (see below images) and the railings installed.

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 along the Kamilaroi Highway is almost complete.

  • Heavy patching along Yarrie Lake Road at Narrabri Landfill is complete.

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

  • Gravel resheeting works are continuing along Tulladunna Lane.

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

  • Spring Plains Road works will commence the second stage this week.

Mount Kaputar National Park

  • Last week saw the closure of Mount Kaputar as NSW National Parks conducted hazard reduction burning.

  • The Sawn Rocks walking track has reopened, after it was closed from Thursday, 20 March to Sunday, 23 March for aerial pest control.

Greenhill's Quarry Project and field surveys

Council is currently progressing approvals for the continued operation and proposed extension of the existing Greenhill's Quarry on Old Narrabri Road, Narrabri.

This project will provide materials to support Council's ongoing road maintenance program across the Shire.

To support the approvals process, field surveys are taking place around the Greenhill's Quarry area as part of the development of the Environmental Impact Statement.

The field surveys are not expected to impact on traffic and local residents have been notified of the survey activity.

Council is reminding motorists travelling through the Greenhill's Quarry area to please be aware there will be staff undertaking survey activity and drive to the road conditions.

Any questions in relation to this project can be directed to Michael Cain (Narrabri Shire Council's Manager Road Services) on (02) 6799 6866.

Water

March 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.

The March testing results can be found on Council’s website.

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.

Week Ending: 23 March 2025

Parks and gardens

  • General maintenance, vegetation control as well as irrigation inspections and repairs are taking place.

  • Graffiti removal is continuing across Narrabri.

Gately Field update

Works on the Gately Field irrigation upgrade are are continuing. Works include periods of limited or no access via the carpark. Other interruptions may occur during the construction period.

Council is requesting 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.

Harparary Road closure

Harparary Road will be closed periodically this week from the Namoi River to the intersection of Browns Lane for the removal of a concrete causeway.

Works started on Monday, 17 March and are expected to be completed by Friday, 21 March. The duration of these works will be from 6.30am to 4.00pm.
Council is advising residents to adhere to road work signs and seek alternative routes via Therribri Road and Maules Creek Road.
 

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.

  • Heavy patching along Yarrie Lake Road at Narrabri Landfill is complete.

  • 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 continuing, following completion of the flood approaches.

Water

Baan Baa water outage

Due to essential inspections and repairs on the Baan Baa reservoir, the water supply in Baan Baa will be offline from 10.00am to 6.00pm on Monday, 17 March.

Residents have been notified and broader communications have gone out via social media.
Free bottled drinking water will be provided at the reservoir during the maintenance activity.

Air scouring

Air scouring works of the water supply in Narrabri on the western side of Namoi Creek are now complete.

High-pressure cleaning - Boggabri CBD

High-pressure cleaning of the footpath along Boggabri's CBD took place last week from Monday, 10 March to Friday, 14 March.

Mount Kaputar National Park Closed

NSW National Parks is conducting hazard reduction burning this week in Mount Kaputar National Park until Monday, 24 March. No access to the park is available during this time.

Greenhill's Quarry Project and field surveys

Council is currently progressing approvals for the continued operation and proposed extension of the existing Greenhill's Quarry on Old Narrabri Road, Narrabri. This project will provide materials to support Council's ongoing road maintenance program across the Shire.
 

To support the approvals process, field surveys are taking place around the Greenhill's Quarry area as part of the development of the Environmental Impact Statement. The field surveys are not expected to impact on traffic and local residents have been notified of the survey activity.

Council is reminding motorists travelling through the Greenhill's Quarry area to please be aware there will be staff undertaking survey activity and drive to the road conditions.

Any questions in relation to this project can be directed to Michael Cain (Narrabri Shire Council's Manager Road Services) on (02) 6799 6866.

Week Ending: 16 March, 2025

Parks and Gardens

  • General maintenance, vegetation control as well as irrigation inspections and repairs are taking place.

  • Graffiti removal is continuing across Narrabri.

Gately Field update

Works on the Gately Field irrigation upgrade are are continuing.

Works will include periods of limited or no access via the carpark. Other interruptions may occur during the construction period.

Council requests 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.

  • Heavy patching is also taking place this week along Yarrie Lake Road at the Narrabri Landfill.

  • 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 continuing, following completion of the flood approaches.

Water

Air scouring

Air scouring works of the water supply are continuing to take place this week 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.

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

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.

 

 

 

 


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