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 2025/2029 Delivery Program and 2026/2027 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: 8 November 2026

Roads

Violet Street Bridge

Current works:

  • Construction of the kerb and shared pathways on the bridge deck has been completed.
  • Pavement works on both approaches is in progress. These works will be followed by the installation of new kerb and gutter, which is scheduled for Thursday, 12 November.
  • Final works on the bridge's supporting concrete structures.

Next stage of works:

  • Completion of installation of the upgraded water main on the bridge.
  • Installation of the bridge barriers.
  • Construction of the pedestrian refuge on the approach from Selina Street.
  • Completion of the pavement work for both approaches.
  • Construction of shared pathways linking the bridge to the existing shared path network.
  • Bitumen sealing and line marking of the new approaches.
  • Installation of the new overhead street lighting.

While recent rain has impacted progress on approach works, the project is expected to reach practical completion in late November or early December, subject to unforeseen delays.

More information about the Violet Street Bridge replacement, including FAQs, can be found on the project’s website.

Rangari Road upgrade

The temporary side track is now operating under single-lane traffic control with temporary signals.

Current works:

  • Bulk earthworks and placement of granular base course layer completed for the causeway.
  • Steel and concrete placement for the causeway cut off walls completed.
  • Construction of transverse pipe culverts in progress.

Next stage of works:

  • Steel fixing and concrete placement for the new causeway scheduled for this week.
  • Backfilling and final earthworks around the new causeway.
  • Installation of signs for the causeway.
  • Removal of temporary side track.

Following completion of the causeway and stormwater culverts, Council will schedule construction of the 9.6km road upgrade section.

The $9 million project has been made possible through the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Roads Fund.

Reseal Program

Council’s reseal program started from 5 November.

Reseals help protect road surfaces from wear and weather - maintaining and extending the life of our sealed road network.

The program will see around 20 kilometres of resealing works take place on the following roads:

  • Berrigal Road
  • Culgoora Road
  • Cypress Way
  • Cypress Way Bridge
  • Kaputar Road
  • Lynchs Lane
  • Millie Road
  • Old Gunnedah Road
  • Old Turrawan Road
  • Pilliga Road (Pilliga to Coonamble)

The program is expected to be completed on Friday, 20 November 2026.

Residents directly affected by the works will receive advance notification from the contractor.

No permanent road closures are expected, however there will be temporary lane closures, reduced speeds and minor delays. Traffic management will also be in place to ensure the safety of both road users and workers.

Motorists are reminded to follow all signage and directions from traffic controllers around work sites and drive with care.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these works are carried out.

Turrawan Road rehab

Following rehabilitation, heavy patching and resealing, finalisation of works are taking place on Turrawan Road. 

This includes completion of drainage, guide posting, final works on the traffic island at the Maules Creek Road intersection and line marking.

Roads Maintenance Schedule - week commencing 9 November 2026

Grading

  • Murrumbilla Lane
  • Nuable Road
  • Gwabegar Road
  • Turrawan Road
  • Westport Road
  • Bald Hill Road
  • Pilliga Road
  • Yarrie Lake Road

Jet patching

  • Old Gunnedah Road
  • Millie Road
  • Nowley Road
  • Pilliga

Hand patching

  • Narrabri lanes
  • Boggabri
  • Bald Hill Road
  • Appletrees Lane
  • Rangari Road
  • Yarrie Lake Road
  • Culgoora Road
  • Newell Highway
  • Kamilaroi Highway – Wee Waa to Burren Junction
Slashing
  • Couradda Road
  • Killarney Gap Road
  • Maules Creek Road
Parks and Open Spaces
Jubilee Oval complex update

Jubilee Oval re-opened the afternoon of 6 November 2026.

Please note: Oval number 2 will remain CLOSED for another week for maintenance works.

For community safety, please do not go on the oval during this time, as maintenance works will include open trenches.

The closure period may need to be extended due to weather conditions or unforeseen delays.

Thank you for your patience while these works are completed.

Boggabri

  • Cleaning of amenities.
  • Emptying of truck stop and town rubbish bins.
  • Fertilising and watering of Jubilee Oval.
  • Mowing of all recreation parks, caravan park and lawn cemetery.

Gwabegar

  • Emptying of bins.
  • Cleaning of public toilets.
  • Inspection of town assets and public facilities.
  • Mowing at Anzac Park.
  • Mowing at Gwabegar Cemetery.
  • Open spaces mowing.

Narrabri

  • Mowing/snipping at tourism hub playground.
  • Mowing/snipping Ovals 1, 2 and 3, Cooma Oval, Dangar Park and Gately Field.
  • Mowing/snipping of oval surrounds.
  • Mowing/snipping at Pirate Park.
  • Funeral preparations.
  • Mowing/snipping along town streets at Bellata.
  • Mowing/snipping at old cemetery at Narrabri.
  • Repairing of potholes at tennis complex carpark.
  • Mowing/snipping of pool grounds and Collins Park playground.
  • Garden maintenance along Maitland Street.
  • Daily litter pick up and inspections.
  • Installation of new filter for Narrabri Lawn Cemetery irrigation system.
  • Mowing from the Shire depot to west school.

Pilliga

  • Cleaning of bore baths.
  • Cleaning of public toilets.
  • Mowing of park as well as open spaces.

Wee Waa

  • Cleaning of CBD.
  • Mowing of Wee Waa pool yard.
  • Mowing of sporting fields and of all parks.
  • Mowing at Wee Waa Cemetery.
  • Mowing at treatment plant.
  • Cleaning of public toilets.
  • Emptying of bins.
Water/Sewer
  • Maintenance and repairs to sewer mains between Namoi Creek and the Namoi River are continuing, with cleaning and CCTV inspections currently underway. The project is expected to be completed in January. 
  • Routine treated water testing continues at Namoi Street reservoirs, showing the Narrabri drinking water supply continues to meet Australian Drinking Water Guidelines for PFAS.
  • Daily monitoring of the reservoir levels shows that the supply is stable.

Week ending: 1 November 2026

Roads

Violet Street Bridge

  • Concrete placement for the link slabs across the headstocks and approach slabs have been completed. The deck is now fully complete.
  • Pavement works on the bridge approach from Tibbereena Street are in progress.
  • Earthworks on the bridge approach on the Selina Street side are in progress
  • Installation of the upgraded 300mm water main on the Selina Street side to the bridge is in progress.
  • Final finishing works on the bridge's supporting concrete structures are underway.
  • Formwork and steelwork for the kerb and pathways on both sides of the bridge are in progress, with concrete placement scheduled for this week.

Next stage of works:

  • Completion of installation of the upgraded water main on the bridge.
  • Construction of both road approaches, including kerb and gutter, and shared pathways linking to the existing network.
  • Installation of the bridge barriers.
  • New overhead streetlighting.

Significant rain events in recent weeks have delayed progress for construction of the approaches.

However, subject to any unforeseen delays, the Violet Street Bridge remains on track for practical completion at the end of November.

More information about the Violet Street Bridge replacement, including FAQs, can be found on the project’s website.

Turrawan Road rehab

All works on Turrawan Road (except completion of drainage) are scheduled to be completed by this Thursday, 5 November 2026.

Drainage works were impacted by recent wet weather and are expected to be finalised during the next two weeks.

Works included rehabilitation, heavy patching and resealing works from the Maules Creek Road intersection to just before the Old Narrabri Road intersection.

The traffic island at Maules Creek Road intersection was also replaced. 

Rangari Road upgrade

The temporary side track has been completed, with traffic operating under single-lane traffic control with temporary signals.

Bulk earthworks for the causeway are currently underway.

Next stage of works:

  • Placement of the granular base course layer.
  • Excavation and construction of the cut-off walls for the new concrete causeway.
  • Steel fixing and concrete placement for the new concrete causeway.
  • Installation of signs.
  • Removal of the temporary side track

Following completion of the causeway and stormwater culverts, Council will schedule construction of the 9.6km road upgrade section.

The $9 million project has been made possible through the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Roads Fund.

Reseal Program

Council’s reseal program will start from 5 November.

Reseals help protect road surfaces from wear and weather - maintaining and extending the life of our sealed road network.

The program will see around 20 kilometres of resealing works take place on the following roads:

  • Berrigal Road
  • Culgoora Road
  • Cypress Way
  • Cypress Way Bridge
  • Kaputar Road
  • Lynchs Lane
  • Millie Road
  • Old Gunnedah Road
  • Old Turrawan Road
  • Pilliga Road (Pilliga to Coonamble)

The program is expected to be completed on Friday, 20 November 2026.

Residents directly affected by the works will receive advance notification from the contractor.

No permanent road closures are expected, however there will be temporary lane closures, reduced speeds and minor delays. Traffic management will also be in place to ensure the safety of both road users and workers.

Motorists are reminded to follow all signage and directions from traffic controllers around work sites and drive with care.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these works are carried out.

Roads Maintenance Schedule - week commencing 2 November 2026

Grading

  • Bald Hill Road 
  • Wave Hill Road
  • Gwabegar Road 
  • Cubbaroo Lane
  • Westport Road 
  • Murrumbilla Lane

Jet patching

  • Mt Kaputar Road 

Hand patching

  • Spring Plains Road 
  • Baan Baa Road 
  • Yarrie Lake Road 
  • Culgoora Road
  • Kamilaroi Highway East 
  • Kamilaroi Highway West 
  • Narrabri 
Slashing
  • Harparary Road 
Parks and Open Spaces

Jubilee Oval complex closure

The Jubilee Oval Complex will be closed from Monday, 2 November to Friday, 6 November for maintenance works.

For community safety, please do not enter the complex during this time, as maintenance works will include open trenches.

Please note: The closure period may need to be extended due to weather conditions or unforeseen delays.

Thank you for your patience while these works are completed.

Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub

The Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub Playground is now open to our community. 

An official opening will take place soon, but for now the community can enjoy this wonderful new addition.

The project has been made possible thanks to funding through the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program.
Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub playground

 

Parks and Open Spaces works update

  • Graffiti removal at Narrabri town clock toilets.
  • Cleaning of all Narrabri public barbecues. 
  • Mowing of sporting fields at Cooma Oval, Dangar Park, Gately Field and Ovals 1, 2 and 3.
  • Narrabri playground inspections.
  • Mowing and preparation for Narrabri markets.
  • Line marking at Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub. 
  • Hedging, snipping and spraying of Narrabri West area roundabouts.
  • Tree works in Narrabri.
  • Mowing, snipping and spraying around Narrabri water services.
  • Mowing and snipping around Narrabri treatment plant as well as path and open area from Narrabri RSL to Arnolds Lane.
  • Mowing and spraying at Eulah Creek Cemetery, old Narrabri Cemetery and works at Wee Waa Cemetery.
  • Funeral preparations - Narrabri Lawn Cemetery.
  • Open space mowing around Narrabri area and open spaces areas behind Ovals 2 and 3.
  • Garden works along Tibbereena Street, hedging along Maitland Street.
  • Weed spraying at Bellata Cemetery, mowing and snipping at Narrabri Lawn Cemetery.
  • Cleaning of amenities in Boggabri.
  • Emptying of Boggabri town and truck stop rubbish bins. Litter pick up in Narrabri.
  • Emptying of rubbish bins in Pilliga and Gwabegar.
  • Mowing and whipper snipping of Baan Baa Park.
  • Whipper snipping and mowing of Jubilee Oval complex, Boggabri Caravan Park, all Boggabri recreation parks and Boggabri Lawn Cemetery.
  • Mulching of gardens in Boggabri parks.
  • Cleaning of Boggabri CBD in readiness for Good Friends music festival.
  • Cleaning of Wee Waa CBD.
  • Mowing of all Wee Waa parks, sporting fields, Wee Waa Pool yard and Pilliga Bore Baths yard.
  • Swing arm slashing at Wee Waa levee bank.
  • Spraying of Wee Waa sporting fields.
  • Cleaning of Wee Waa, Gwabegar and Wee Waa public toilets.
  • Cleaning of Pilliga Bore Baths.
Water/Sewer
  • Maintenance and repairs to sewer mains between Namoi Creek and the Namoi River are continuing, with cleaning and CCTV inspections currently underway. The project is expected to be completed in January. 
  • Routine treated water testing continues at Namoi Street reservoirs, showing the Narrabri drinking water supply continues to meet Australian Drinking Water Guidelines for PFAS.
  • Daily monitoring of the reservoir levels shows that the supply is stable.

Week ending: 25 October 2026

Roads

Violet Street Bridge

The new Violet Street Bridge is taking shape, with the concrete pour of the bridge deck completed.

  • Earthworks are continuing on the bridge approach from Tibbereena Street.
  • Stormwater pipes and pits have been completed for both approaches.
  • Installation of the upgraded 300mm water main is underway, with works completed between the bridge and Tibbereena Street.
  • Installation of the water main is continuing on the Selina Street side of the bridge.

Next stage of works:

  • Completion of installation of the upgraded water main.
  • Construction of kerb and pathways on the bridge.
  • Construction of both road approaches, including kerb and gutter, and shared pathways linking to the existing network.
  • Installation of the bridge barriers.
  • New overhead streetlighting.

The storm season and inclement weather are starting to impact the construction schedule.

Subject to the weather being favourable for works, the bridge should be open to traffic mid to late November.

More information about the Violet Street Bridge replacement, including FAQs, can be found on the project’s website.

Violet Street Bridge.jpg

Turrawan Road rehab

Works on Turrawan Road are continuing.

Works will include the rehabilitation as well as heavy patching and resealing works from the Maules Creek Road intersection to just before the Old Narrabri Road intersection. The traffic island at the Maules Creek Road intersection will also be replaced.

We apologise for any inconvenience while these necessary works take place.

Rangari Road upgrade

Work has commenced on the Bayley Park Creek Causeway as part of the 9.6km Rangari Road Upgrade, which includes the sealing of the road.

Works include the construction of a temporary single-lane side track, allowing traffic to continue using the road while causeway works are underway.

The side track will operate under temporary traffic signals, with a speed limit of 40km/h in place for the safety of workers and road users.

Motorists are reminded to follow all traffic control measures and take care when travelling through the works area.

The $9 million project has been made possible through the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Roads Fund.

Roads Maintenance Schedule - week commencing 26 October 2026

Grading

  • Bald Hill Road 
  • Gwabegar Road 
  • Cubbaroo Lane
  • Westport Road
  • Turrawan Road 
  • Murrumbilla Lane 

Jet patching

  • Mt Kaputar Road 

Hand patching

  • Old Gunnedah Road
  • Kamilaroi Highway (East)
  • Kamilaroi Highway (West)
  • Rangari Road 
  • Narrabri 
  • Boggabri 
  • Wee Waa 
  • Pilliga
Slashing
  • Harparary Road 
Airport
  • 4,200 litres of Jet A-1 fuel sold.
  • Mowing of airside and landside areas continuing.
  • Chemical spraying airside areas, edge of runway and around hangars.
  • Hedges trimmed around Terminal.
Parks and Open Spaces

Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub

The Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub Playground is now open to our community. 

An official opening is being planned for a couple of weeks' time but for now the community can enjoy this wonderful new addition.
 
The project has been made possible thanks to funding through the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program.
Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub playground

Boggabri

  • Cleaning of amenities.
  • Emptying of truck stop and town rubbish bins.
  • Fertilising and water in of Jubilee Oval.
  • Pressure washing of all town wheelie bins.
  • Mowing of Baan Baa streets.
  • Weeding and pruning of Boggabri CBD gardens.
  • Mowing of all recreation parks, caravan park and lawn cemetery.

Gwabegar

  • Emptying of bins.
  • Cleaning of public toilets.
  • Inspection of town assets and public facilities.

Narrabri

  • Car park marking at Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Hub Playground as well as mowing around the area.
  • Open space mowing.
  • Tree works, including in open space areas.
  • Tidying up of trees at the lawn cemetery.
  • Tidy up at Bellata.
  • Mowing and spraying at the old cemetery.
  • Gardening and hedging along Maitland Street.
  • Tidying up of Eulah Creek Cemetery.
  • Open space mowing around town area and all sporting fields.
  • Tank liner replaced at Gately Gield.
  • Line marking for cricket at Ovals 1, 2, 3 and Cooma Oval.
  • Mowing/snipping of oval surrounds (all fields).

Pilliga

  • Cleaning of bore baths.
  • Emptying of bins.
  • Cleaning of public toilets.
  • Funeral preparation.
  • Inspection of town assets and public facilities.

Wee Waa

  • Mowing and snipping of Wee Waa pool yard.
  • Mowing of sporting fields.
  • Spraying of drains.
  • Mowing around library.
  • Mowing of parks and green spaces.
  • Slashing at levee bank.
  • Funeral preparation.
  • Cleaning of public toilets.
  • Emptying of bins.
Water/Sewer
  • Maintenance and repairs to sewer mains between Namoi Creek and the Namoi River are continuing.
  • Routine treated water testing continues at Namoi Street reservoirs, showing the Narrabri drinking water supply continues to meet Australian Drinking Water Guidelines for PFAS.
  • Daily monitoring of the reservoir levels shows that the supply is stable.
  • Council will procure a water treatment plant to bring the Killarney Street Bore back online.
  • Council is working with NSW Health to determine the suitability of bringing the Saleyards Bore online.
  • Testing and analysis of the Logans Lane Bore continues to determine its suitability as an additional water production bore.
  • Council has engaged NSW Public Works Advisory to provide an options study for the long-term reduction of PFAS in the Narrabri Water Supply.

Week ending: 18 October 2026

Roads

Violet Street Bridge

Great progress continues on the new Violet Street Bridge, with a concrete pour completed last week on the bridge deck.

It follows from the start of earthworks for the road approach from Tibbereena Street, installation of new stormwater pipe and pits, as well as the new water main.

Subject to any unforeseen delays, the Violet Street Bridge remains on track for practical completion in November.

More information about the Violet Street Bridge replacement, including FAQs, can be found on the project’s website.

Violet Street Bridge 14 October

Turrawan Road rehab

Works on Turrawan Road are currently underway.

Works will include the rehabilitation as well as heavy patching and resealing works from the Maules Creek Road intersection to just before the Old Narrabri Road intersection. The traffic island at the Maules Creek Road intersection will also be replaced.

We apologise for any inconvenience while these necessary works take place.

Rangari Road upgrade

Work has commenced on the Bayley Park Creek Causeway as part of the 9.6km Rangari Road Upgrade, which includes the sealing of the road.

Works include the construction of a temporary single-lane side track, allowing traffic to continue using the road while causeway works are underway.

The side track will operate under temporary traffic signals, with a speed limit of 40km/h in place for the safety of workers and road users.

Motorists are reminded to follow all traffic control measures and take care when travelling through the works area.

The $9 million project has been made possible through the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Roads Fund.
Airport
  • 4,170 litres of Jet A-1 fuel sold.
  • Mowing of airside and landside areas.
  • RFS water tank repairs.
Parks and Open Spaces

Boggabri

  • Cleaning of amenities.
  • Emptying of truck stop and town rubbish bins.
  • Mowing of Boggabri town streets completed.
  • Snipping of recreation parks and lawn cemetery.
  • Cricket season preparation.
  • Mowing of Jubilee Oval.

Gwabegar

  • Emptying of bins
  • Watering of Anzac Park.

Narrabri

  • Planting of trees and site clean-up at the Tourism and Cultural Hub.
  • Graffiti removal at old cemetery.
  • Mowing and snipping of ovals 1, 2, and 3.
  • Mowing and snipping of Cooma Oval, Dangar Park and Gately Field.
  • Mowing and snipping of western side of the lake.
  • Car park works at The Crossing Theatre.
  • Garden works along Tibbereena Street.
  • Open space mowing.

Pilliga

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

Wee Waa

  • Mowing of pool yard.
  • Mowing at town entry.
  • Mowing of recreation parks.
  • Cleaning of CBD.
  • Snipping at cemetery.
  • Funeral preparation.
Water/Sewer
  • Maintenance and repairs to sewer mains between Namoi Creek and the Namoi River are underway.
  • Routine treated water testing continues at Namoi Street reservoirs, showing the Narrabri drinking water supply continues to meet Australian Drinking Water Guidelines for PFAS.
  • Daily monitoring of the reservoir levels shows that the supply is stable.
  • Council will procure a water treatment plant to bring the Killarney Street Bore back online.
  • Council is working with NSW Health to determine the suitability of bringing the Saleyards Bore online.
  • Testing and analysis of the Logans Lane Bore continues to determine its suitability as an additional water production bore.
  • Around 226m of water main in Violet Street, from the Tibbereena Street intersection is being upgraded as part of the Violet Street Bridge Replacement Project.
  • Council has engaged NSW Public Works Advisory to provide an options study for the long-term reduction of PFAS in the Narrabri Water Supply.