Infrastructure updates

• 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.

Parks and Open Spaces

Narrabri

• Sports field renovation at Dangar Park.
• Irrigation repairs at Leitch and Hogan ovals, as well as Gately Field.
• Mowing at the cemetery. 
• Mowing of sports fields.
• Vegetation control around Council's Administration Building.

Wee Waa

• Mowing and watering of fields.
• Mowing treatment works and snipping.
• Mowing of Wee Waa Pool yard.
• Mowing and watering at Ludowici Park.
• Mowing and watering at Dangar Park.
• Funeral preparations.
• Mowing of cemetery
• Tree stump removals around town. 

Pilliga

• Cleaning of bore baths.
• Mowing around bore yard. 
• New coping installed around the edge of bore baths.
• Cleaning of toilets.
• Mowing of cemetery. 
• Mowing of park.
• Mowing around water tower.

• Mowing and watering of Anzac Park.
• Mowing around water tower.
• Spraying around culverts.

Boggabri

• Trimming of trees and tidy up of the garden at Baan Baa Park.
• Spraying of weeds at Boggabri Caravan Park.
• Mowing of parks, pools, oval and cemetery.
• CBD maintenance (weeding, spraying and tree trimming)

Airport

• 6,750 litres of Jet A-1 sold during the past week.
• Mowing of airside around runway lights.
• Pruning of trees along Airport Entry Road.
• Quote requested for new tank liner for 100,000-gallon tank.
•  Minor reschedule with Fly Pelican Narrabri to Sydney flight - departed Wednesday morning instead of Tuesday afternoon.

• Please see the roads maintenance update for the week commencing 2 March 2026.

Violet Street replacement project

Works to replace the Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek are continuing. A detour is in place along Selina Street, Newell Highway and Tibbereena Street for the duration of works (please see below):

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

For more information, please visit the Violet Street Bridge replacement project page. 

Waste

• Tidying up of transfer stations has continued to be a priority and focus for staff, with Boggabri, Baan Baa, Maules Creek, Edgeroi, Wee Waa and Bellata transfer stations all completed.
• The Narrabri Waste Management Facility mattress cages were loaded picked up on Friday, 27 February.
• All stockpiles at the facility were inspected for contamination and pushed up.
• E-waste was also collected, while cardboard was sorted and taken for recycling.
• Road works and firebreaks at the facility are continuing.

Water/Sewer

• Laidlaw Street water main renewal is continuing.
• Saleyards bore flow and quality testing – 72-hour flow test is complete.
• Water meter renewals in Narrabri and Wee Waa.
• CCTV and condition assessment of sewer in Narrabri.
• Sewer main extension in Boundary Street, Wee Waa.

Facilities and Logistics

• Completed fence repairs at St Joesphs and Wee Waa SES.
• Installed toilet roll holders at Boggabri Caravan Park.
• Completed gutter repairs to the Narrabri Waste Facility shed, including the storm water.
• Installed a hose reel to Boggabri Caravan Park camp kitchen for cleaning purposes and fixed water leak. 
• Installed new soap dispensers at the Administrative Building.
• Fixed air conditioning at the Visitor Information Centre.
• Annual Pest Control applications.
• Construction of the Wee Waa depot water shed is nearing completion.
• Replaced cistern at Wee Waa SES Building.
• Replaced water pump at Pilliga CWA Hall. 
• In process of investigating repair of Pilliga SES building air conditioner. 

Parks and Open Spaces

Narrabri

• Cemetery vegetation.
• Sports field repair and surface leveling at Dangar Park and Gately Field.
• Irrigation repairs at Collins Park.
• Town entry mowing.
• Sports field mowing.
• CBD maintenance and gardens.
• Administration of hedges and gardens.
• Garden works at The Crossing Theatre.

• Mowing of sporting fields.
• Watering of fields.
• Mowing of Wee Waa Pool yard.
• Weeding CBD gardens.
• Mowing open spaces.

• Cleaning of bore baths.
• Emptying of bins.
• Mowing of park and bore yard.
• Mowing around water tower

• Emptying of bins.
• Mowing of Anzac Park.
• Mowing at the cemetery.
• Mowing around water tower.

Boggabri

• Baan Baa town mowing.
• Boggabri Lawn Cemetery works.
• Mowing of pool, caravan park, ovals and parks.
• Maintenance and cleaning around Boggabri depot yard and building.
• Cleaning of toilets and litter pick up around Boggabri.

• 3,970 litres of Jet A-1 sold during the past week.
• Apron reseal works will take place from 11 March.
• Fixed irrigation sprays around the Terminal.
• Military training on Monday, 17 February. Spartan C-27J did one touch 'n' go at around 2.35pm.

• SR2 Berrigal Road rehabilitation have been completed.
• Gravel resheeting on SR13 Upper Maules Creek Road has been completed.
• Please see the roads maintenance update for the week commencing 23 February 2026.

Violet Street replacement project

Works to replace the Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek are continuing. A detour is in place along Selina Street, Newell Highway and Tibbereena Street for the duration of works (please see below):

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

For more information, please visit the Violet Street Bridge replacement project page. 

Waste

• Staff have been busy with roadworks around the Narrabri Waste Facility in preparation for required access for the new cell construction, which began on Monday, 23 February.
• Fire breaks are continuing around the facility and all transfer stations.

Water/Sewer

• Laidlaw Street water main renewal is continuing.
• Saleyards bore flow and quality testing – 72-hour flow test is complete.
• Assessment of EOI for potential suppliers for Temporary Water Treatment Plant.
• Water meter renewals in Narrabri and Wee Waa.
• CCTV and condition assessment of sewer in Narrabri.
• Sewer connection rebuilds in Narrabri.
• Infiltration study program launch for Narrabri sewer pump station.
• Sewer main extension in Boundary Street, Wee Waa.

Facilities and Logistics

Services

• Four vehicles.
• 15 heavy vehicles.
• Two small plant.

Parks and Open Spaces

Narrabri

• Irrigation repairs at the Visitor Information Centre, Hogan Oval, Collins Park and Cooma Oval.
• Cemetery mowing.
• Sports field surface repair works.
• Vandalism repairs to The Crossing Theatre area amenities building surrounds.

• Mowing and watering of fields.
• Mowing of Wee Waa Pool yard and whipper snipping.
• Mowing treatment works.
• Weeding of CBD gardens.
• Mowing and watering of parks.
• Levee inspection and works on two flood gates.
• Spraying of drains and lanes.

• Cleaning of bore baths and toilets.
• Emptying of bins.

• Watering of Anzac Park.

Boggabri

• Cleaning of public toilets as well as maintenance.
• Clean-up of tree over the road at Merton Street.
• Baan Baa Park mowing, watering and maintenance.
• General mowing of parks, ovals and pool.

• 4,500 litres of Jet A-1 sold for the past week.
• Assisted Fly Pelican charters around heavy fog.
• Fly Pelican Sydney RPT flights on 10 February.
• Repaired sprinklers on irrigation around the Terminal.

• SR2 Berrigal Road rehabilitation.
• Heavy patching on Millie Road, Bellata (below)

• Gravel resheeting continuing on Clarendon Lane.
• Please see the roads maintenance update for the week commencing 16 February 2026.

Violet Street replacement project

Works to replace the Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek are continuing. A detour is in place along Selina Street, Newell Highway and Tibbereena Street for the duration of works (please see below):

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

For more information, please visit the Violet Street Bridge replacement project page. 

Waste

• Commercial waste was dumped at transfer stations, while Wee Waa and Boggabri transfer stations were also impacted by rubbish being dumped in the wrong areas. This followed Boggabri and Wee Waa transfer stations being cleaned up to a great standard by waste staff.
• The Narrabri Waste Facility is looking great due to ongoing litter control, stockpile inspections daily for contamination and completion of road works.
• Works for the new cell construction are due to commence works from the week commencing 23 February.

Water/Sewer

• Laidlaw Street water main renewal is continuing.
• Saleyards bore flow and quality testing – 72-hour flow test.
• Assessment of EOI for potential suppliers for Temporary Water Treatment Plant.
• Namoi Reservoir pump transmitter replacement.
• CCTV and condition assessment of sewer in Narrabri.
• Sewer connection rebuilds in Narrabri.
• Infiltration study program launch for Narrabri sewer pump stations.