Infrastructure update - 27 March 2026

Published on 27 March 2026

• Council's annual road resealing program is approximately 75% complete. Almost 34km of road sections will be resealed in Boggabri, Narrabri and Wee Waa. This annual program helps protect road surfaces from wear and weather - maintaining and extending the life of our sealed road network. See the full list of roads.
• Around 90% of the heavy patching program has been completed.
• Approximately 45km of gravel resheeting works have been completed, with the program around 80% complete.
• Rehabilitation works will get underway on Culgoora Road after the Easter holiday period, with Yarrie Lake Road to follow.
• Tender preparations are in progress for the floodway repair program.
• Works on the upgrade of 2.5km of Berrigal Road are complete. The upgrade included the replacement of 200 metres of guard rail.
• Please see the roads maintenance update for the week commencing 30 March 2026.

Violet Street replacement project

The old bridge deck has been removed (pictured) with the next phase moving onto piling works for the new bridge foundations. This will include the installation of temporary supports on the existing bridge piers to assist with these piling works.

Once piling has been completed, demolition of the old bridge piers will be undertaken.

A reminder that a detour is in place along Selina Street, Newell Highway and Tibbereena Street for the duration of works.

Works are expected to be completed by the end of September (depending on weather and other factors).

We thank the community for your patience and understanding while this important upgrade takes place.

For more information about the Violet Street Bridge replacement, including indicative timelines, FAQs and more, please visit the project’s website. 

Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub

Works are underway on the Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub, beginning with the installation of pathways and slabs for shelters.

The project will further transform Tibbereena Street into an attractive destination for the community and visitors to the area. Its stages include:

• Playground equipment
• Shared paths and footpaths
• Shelters and furniture (including barbecue picnic shelters)
• Irrigation and landscaping

It follows the previous successful delivery of an amenities block and access pathways.

The $1.4 million project has been made possible thanks to funding through Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program.

Waste

The Waste team have continued to be kept busy, working on numerous tasks. 

• Sims Metals have completed the scrap metal steel stockpile and will begin on Transfer Stations in the next few weeks.

• The Waste Facility Truck needed repairs, however thanks to Council's Roads team, a truck was provided to service the Wee Waa Transfer Station over the weekend of 21 and 22 March.

Narrabri Waste Management Facility

Within the Narrabri Waste Management Facility there has been numerous tasks completed. These include:

• Mowing.  
• Plant and vehicle maintenance.
• Cleaning and tidying of the Community Recycling Centre shed and surrounding area.
• Weed spraying.
• Emptying and cleaning of the cardboard cage. 
• Cleaning and tidying of the steel stockpile area, ensuring residents could use the area.
• Sediment dam pumps run in line with our EPL Licence, ensuring no overflows.

Many thanks to our Waste Facility Team Leader and Waste Facility Attendant as well as their teams for completing these tasks, and making the facility presentable and clean for the use of our Shire residents.

Water/Sewer

Balonne Street water main renewal works

Works are scheduled to begin from Tuesday, 7 April on the installation of a new water main along Balonne Street (from Doyle Street to Bowen Street).

During this period, access to driveways will be restricted for a short duration for construction works. We kindly ask that all vehicles be parked outside properties.

What to expect during the works:

• Construction activity, including plant and machinery, as well as open trenches
• Advance notice of any water supply disruptions
• Traffic signage to guide road users
• Council will restore the site once works are complete

Council will continue to provide information to affected residents throughout the project. Daily inspections will be conducted to ensure any disruption is minimised.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Council's Water Projects Officer on 02 6799 6866.

Narrabri bore investigation project

The Saleyards bore final report has shown viability as a production bore. This follows an investigation by a hydrologist, as well as pump and flow testing along with water quality sampling completed in February 2026.

A license application with Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is currently underway for conversion of the bore to a water supply production bore.

During this application process, the design for new bore infrastructure and electrical substation installation will get also underway.

If production bore approval is granted, and upon completion of the design, Council will seek approval from DCCEEW to go to tender for the bore's construction.

PFAS treatment plant 

Tender preparation is in process for the portable water treatment plant, with the tender to be released in April.

The portable treatment plant will allow Council to bring the Tibbereena Street and Killarney Street bores back online, ensuring that water from these sources can be safely treated before entering the network.

Latest PFAS testing results

PFHxS: 2 ng/L (below guideline of 30 ng/L)

PFOS: 3 ng/L (below guideline of 8 ng/L)

PFOA & PFBS: Not detected

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