Infrastructure updates

• Council's gravel resheeting program is continuing, with works on Westport Road currently underway.
• Rehabilitation works have been completed on Yarrie Lake Road. Linemarking on Culgoora Road was delayed due to wet weather.
• Works are nearing completion on the Harparary Road upgrade between Browns Lane and Harparary Bridge, with sealing works completed and signage works and site tidy up in progress.
• Piling works are continuing on foundations for the new Violet Street bridge. Driving for Pier 2 piles is in progress, which will be followed by Pier 1 and Abutment A piling works. Abutment B and Pier 3 piles are in place. More information about the Violet Street Bridge replacement can be found on the project’s website. 
• The tender for tree removal as part of the Rangari Road upgrade is currently being advertised. The project’s funding deed has also been finalised and signed, with works to get underway in August. The project, which is being funded through the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Roads Fund, will see the remaining 10 kilometres of unsealed road sealed for the first time. 

Grading works

• Black Mountain Creek Road
• Forest Way 
• Mayfield Road 
• Westport Road
• Appletree Lane 
• Byalla Lane 

• Spring Plains Road
• Wave Hill Road 
• Berrigal Road 

• Newell Highway 
• Kamilaroi Highway (Wee Waa – Burren Junction) 
• Pilliga Road
• Rangari Road
• Narrabri 
• Boggabri
• Wee Waa
• Bellata 

• Incidents of illegal dumping of tyres occurred at Wee Waa and Baan Baa transfer stations, as well as illegal dumping of concrete at Baan Baa and Boggabri transfer stations and plastic at the Boggabri Transfer Station. 
• General waste clean up at Shire transfer stations.
• Clearing and tidy up of the Community Recycling Centre. 
• Works are progressing on the construction of new cells 2 and 3 at the Narrabri Waste Management Facility, with aggregate being installed over the geotextile. (see images below)
•  Clean-up of metal stockpiles at all transfer stations has been completed.

Airport

• 4,300 litres of Jet A-1 sold.
• Military training of Super Hercules - 9 touch 'n' goes using NVG (Night Vision Goggles). Council attend to ensure navigation lights were suspended.
• Link Air and Fly Pelican delayed on 18 May due to weather conditions.
• Refuelling Monday night and Tuesday morning required ‘holding’ and ‘alternate’ fuel due to weather conditions at destinations.

Parks and Open Spaces

Narrabri West team

• Mowing and snipping lawn cemetery.
• Plinths and plaques.
• Tree works around town.
• Tidy up of roundabouts as well as irrigation repairs.

Town team

• Garden works from Maitland Street to Tibbereena Street.
• Completed tidying at the old cemetery.
• Mowing and snipping of open areas. 

Sports recreation team

• Connecting of water to the new Tourist Hub.
• Spraying of lake path.
• Placing of concrete blocks behind Hogan Oval.
• Irrigation repairs at Gately Field.
• Maintenance at Dangar Park netball courts.
• Mowing of Cooma Oval and Gately Field.
• Spraying of field surrounds.
• Filling of hole along the path behind the caravan park.
• Watering of Pirate Park.
• Manual watering of Dangar Park practice field.
• Tree work around the lake.

• Cleaning of CBD.
• Emptying of bins.
• Spraying of fields.
• Mowing of parks.
• Slashing of levee drains.
• Plans underway to clean CBD pavers.
• Removing of small trees around the side of the levee.

Pilliga

• Cleaning of bore baths.
• Cleaning of toilets.
• Emptying of bins.
• Planning in progress to repair fence around the bore baths' camp area.

Gwabegar

• Emptying of bins.

Boggabri

• Mowing of open spaces.
• Set up for Boggabri Coal Open Day at Jubilee Oval.
• Works at recreational parks.

Water/Sewer

• Works on the installation of a new water main along Balonne Street (from Doyle Street to Bowen Street) are continuing, with works on the new main between Dewhurst to Bowen streets in progress. The new main between Doyle and Dewhurst streets has been installed, with water service changeovers pending. 
• Interflow Pty Ltd is continuing to carry out essential maintenance to sewer mains in Narrabri North until 9 July. Works include CCTV inspections and high-pressure water jetting. 
• The license application for conversion of the bore to a water supply production bore is under assessment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). 
• Tender documents for the PFAS treatment plant for pre-selected tenderers has been completed and expected to be issued shortly.
• Tenders for the relining of sewer main in Narrabri are currently under assessment. 
• Request for quotation to design and install overhead high voltage electricity to the Saleyards Lane bore site has been prepared.
• Daily monitoring of bore operations and reservoir levels to ensure the water supply is sustainable and secure.
• Routine treated water testing at the Namoi Street reservoirs, with all results indicating the Narrabri drinking water supply meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
• Daily monitoring of the reservoir levels, which show that water supply is stable.

• The annual road resealing program is now finished. Almost 34km of road sections in Boggabri, Narrabri and Wee Waa were resealed under this year's program.
• Council's gravel resheeting program is underway, with works continuing on Byalla Lane. Works on Westport Road are expected to start from the week commencing 18 May.
• Rehabilitation works have been completed on Culgoora Road (with linemarking to follow), while works are nearing completion on Yarrie Lake Road.
• Works are nearing completion on the Harparary Road upgrade between Browns Lane and Harparary Bridge, with sealing works taking place late last week. Signage works and site tidy up are to follow, completing the upgrade.

Violet Street replacement project

Piling works are continuing for the new bridge foundations, with driving for Pier 1 piles in progress. Abutment B and Pier 3 piles are in place.

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

A detour remains in place along Selina Street, Newell Highway and Tibbereena Street for the duration of works.

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

Grading works

• Harparary Road
• Black Mountain Creek Road
• Forest Way
• Cains Crossing
• West Port Road
• Appletree Lane
• Byalla Lane
• Teatree Gully

Jet patching

• Berrigal Creek Road
• Spring Plains Road
• Wave Hill Road

Hand patching

• Doreen Lane
• Narrabri
• Wee Waa

Airport

• 10,500 litres of Jet A-1 sold.
• PAPI light maintenance and realignment.
• Mowing is slowing down due to cooler weather conditions.

Parks and Open Spaces

Narrabri

• Mowing and snipping of open space areas.
• Lawn cemetery maintenance. 

Town team

• Mowing and snipping works. 
• Garden works along Tibbereena Street.
• Banners change over in main street.
• Gardening along Maitland Street. 
• Spraying of vegetation at lake beaches.
• Mowing/snipping at Dangar Park.
• Repair work on Collins Park pump.
• Manual watering of Dangar Park practice field and at Pirate Park.
• Snipping of trees along Mooloobar Street.
• Removal of excess seating from Dangar Park.

Wee Waa

• Weeding and spraying at ovals.
• Cemetery works, including cleaning around graves. 
• Trimming of street trees.
• Cleaning of CBD and repairing of pavers.
• Mowing at pool yard.
• Slashing of drains around levee bank. 
• Cleaning of toilets.
• Emptying of bins.

Pilliga

• Cleaning of bore pool.
• Cleaning of toilets.
• Emptying of bins.

Gwabegar

• Emptying of bins.
• Watering at Anzac Park.

Boggabri

• Mowing of open spaces.
• Mowing of recreational areas. 

Water/Sewer

Balonne Street water main renewal works

Works on the installation of a new water main along Balonne Street (from Doyle Street to Bowen Street) are continuing, with works on the new main between Dewhurst to Bowen streets in progress.

The new main installation had been completed and changeover of water services are being finalised along with final restoration works.

Narrabri North sewer main works

Interflow Pty Ltd is carrying out essential maintenance to sewer mains in Narrabri North from 18 May until 9 July. Works will include CCTV inspections and high-pressure water jetting.

Residents directly affected by the works will have received a letter from Council.

Council is aiming to keep disruptions to a minimum, however while works are underway, residents may notice:

• An increase in noise
• More vehicle movements
• A few odours

We thank residents for your patience while these important works take place.

Narrabri bore investigation project

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

The new bore will provide Narrabri with an additional 63 litres per second of water.

PFAS treatment plant 

Tender documents for the PFAS treatment plant for pre-selected tenderers has been completed and are expected to be issued shortly.

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.

Other

• Tenders for the relining of sewer main in Narrabri have been assessed and a report for Council for consideration to award the tender is being prepared.
• A Request for Quotation to design and install overhead high voltage electricity to the Saleyards Lane bore site has been prepared.
• Daily monitoring of bore operations and reservoir levels is continuing to ensure the water supply is sustainable and secure.
• Routine treated water testing at the Namoi Street reservoirs continues to be undertaken, with all results indicating the Narrabri drinking water supply meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
• There is also daily monitoring of the reservoir levels, which show that water supply is stable.
• The water meter renewal program is continuing in Narrabri and Wee Waa.

• Council's annual road resealing program is almost complete, with only two sections remaining on Morath and Fitzroy streets in Narrabri. 
• Council's gravel resheeting program is continuing, with works taking place on Pikes Lane. Works will then take place on Byalla Lane and Westport Road.
• Rehabilitation works have commenced on Yarrie Lake Road. Works on Culgoora Road are nearing completion, with sign and linemarking work remaining.
• Works are continuing on the final stage of the Harparary Road upgrade between Browns Lane and Harparary Bridge, with the laying of gravel road base underway.

Violet Street replacement project

Piling works are continuing for the new bridge foundations. These works 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 detour remains in place along Selina Street, Newell Highway and Tibbereena Street for the duration of works.

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

Waste

• Boggabri Transfer Station has been cleaned (see images below).
• Works are progressing on the construction of new cells 2 and 3 at the Narrabri Waste Management Facility.
• Clean up of metal stockpiles at transfer stations is continuing. 

Water/Sewer

Balonne Street water main renewal works

Works on the installation of a new water main along Balonne Street (from Doyle Street to Bowen Street) are continuing, with works on the new main between Dewhurst to Bowen streets in progress. 

The new main between Doyle and Dewhurst streets has been installed, with water service changeovers pending. 

Narrabri bore investigation project

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

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.

The new bore will provide Narrabri with an additional 63 litres per second of water.

PFAS treatment plant 

Tenders are expected to go out in the coming fortnight for the portable water treatment plant.

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.

Sewer main relining

Tenders for the relining of sewer main in Narrabri have closed and are currently under assessment. 

• Council's annual road resealing program is almost complete, with only two streets to be completed in Narrabri. Almost 34km of road sections have been 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.
• Council's gravel resheeting program is continuing, with latest works taking place on Pikes Lane.
• Rehabilitation works are underway on Culgoora Road, with Yarrie Lake Road to follow.
• The last stage of the Harparary Road upgrade is underway, with works taking place from Browns Lane to Harparary Bridge.

Grading works:

• Millie Road
• Spring Plains Road
• Harparary Road
• Culgoora Road
• Pikes Lane
• Gardens Road
• Werah Creek Road
• Kamilaroi Highway (Wee Waa to Burren Junction)
• Boggabri

Jet patching:

• Kaputar Road
• The Island Road
• Bellata.

Hand patching:

• Yarrie Lake Road
• Newell Highway
• Kamilaroi Highway (Wee Waa to Burren Junction)
• Narrabri
• Boggabri

Violet Street replacement project

Piling works are underway for new bridge foundations. These works 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 detour remains 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. 

Waste

The week in waste has been a busy and productive one with numerous works ongoing and completed.

• The focus has been on cleaning up transfer stations, which has been impacted due to plant breakdowns and resource shortages. Council is beginning to catch up on this cleaning, with Edgeroi, Baan Baa, Maules Creek and Boggabri completed with Bellata in progress. After which, teams will head west to complete other transfer station cleanups.
• Works are progressing with the construction of new cells 2 and 3 at the Narrabri Waste Management Facility. The contractor is working on the batters to join the active cell, with excavation going well.
• Sims Metals have started on clean up of metal stockpiles at transfer stations, with completion at Boggabri, with Baan Baa and Maules Creek in progress.
• There has been a collection of the mattress cage and tyre cage at the Narrabri Waste Management Facility.
• Mowing, edging, spraying, stockpile push up and de-contaminating has also been taking place at the Narrabri Waste Management Facility.

Many thanks to our Waste staff for their efforts during this busy time.

Waste services during ANZAC Day long weekend

The Narrabri Waste Facility and Shire Transfer Stations will be CLOSED on Saturday, 25 April (ANZAC Day).

JR Richards kerbside collection will take place as normal on Monday, 27 April.

Please put your bins out the night prior to collection.

Water/Sewer

Balonne Street water main renewal works

Works on the installation of a new water main along Balonne Street (from Doyle Street to Bowen Street) are in progress. The new main between Doyle and Dewhurst streets has been installed, with water service changeovers pending.

Works on the new main between Dewhurst to Bowen streets commenced on Monday, 19 April.  

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.

The new bore will provide Narrabri with an additional 63 litres per second of water.

PFAS treatment plant 

Tender preparation is continuing for the portable water treatment plant, with Council shortlisting pre-selected tenders for the project. 

An internal Tender Committee meeting has been scheduled to endorse the project to go out to tender.

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: 4 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.

• 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. 

• The Wee Waa Transfer Station has been cleaned and stockpiles pushed up.

• 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.