Major Projects updates

Narrabri Shire 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.  

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

At the 2026 March Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors passed a motion to pause the current Wee Waa Community and Business Centre project to allow Council time to explore alternative options that reduce the scale and footprint of the proposed development in response to community feedback.

Works are continuing on the Narrabri Waste Management Facility expansion, which is running well ahead of schedule. 

The project includes the construction of two adjoining landfill cells (Cell 2 and Cell 3) and associated infrastructure. Additionally, the project includes:

• Site establishment
• Construction of sediment control basin
• Construction of the leachate pond
• Construction of Cells 2 and 3

This expansion will continue to support landfill operations within the existing site and meet the Shire's future waste management requirements.

Following a Confidential Report at the December 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting, the tender for the Construction of Expansion Cells 2 and 3 at the Narrabri Waste Management Facility was awarded to Synergy Resource Management Pty Ltd.

For any further information, please contact the Narrabri Shire Council on (02) 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

The replacement of the Violet Street Bridge has been delayed until mid-November due to challenging ground conditions encountered during piling, resulting in an adjustment to the project timeline. The bridge is now expected to be completed and open to traffic in November 2026, subject to weather conditions.

Council is working with the contractor to assess anticipated cost increases associated with the revised schedule, with a report to be presented at an upcoming Council Meeting.

Despite the program adjustment, works are continuing at a steady pace including installation of the precast pile caps for Pier 3 and Pier 2 as well as construction of the abutment on the Tibbereena Street side. Steel fixing completed for the abutment on the Selina Street side.

Works this month are focusing on construction of Pier 2 and Pier 3 blade walls.

• Construction and installation of the precast pile cap for the Pier 1 pile group and the Pier 1 blade wall.
• Demolition of existing bridge piers.
• Construction of the headwalls for each pier.
• Construction of Abutment A.

September will see works move to the installation of bridge girders and construction of the bridge deck.

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

The Violet Street Bridge replacement project will see the removal of the existing Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek and replaced with a steel reinforced concrete structure as well as new road approaches.

The new bridge will feature:

• Dual traffic lanes
• Shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists on each side of the bridge
• Unrestricted heavy vehicle access
• New overhead street lighting

The new structure will also decrease the time required to remove barriers during flood events. This means the bridge will not need to close as early as per previous flood events – reducing disruption for residents and road users. 

Council continues to assist those directly affected by the works, including residents, the local school, bus companies, businesses and emergency services.

The $7 million project has been made possible thanks to $5 million in funding through the Australian and NSW Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Program.

The Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program contributed the remaining $2 million for the project.

For more information, including indicative timelines, FAQs and more, please visit the project’s website.

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

• Playground equipment, including accessible components.
• 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.

The installation of play equipment has taken place, while installation of shelter seating and the barbecue area is currently underway, as is landscaping and installation of soft-fall areas.

In November 2025, Council welcomed a $4 million commitment from the NSW Government to deliver a portable water treatment plant and new production bores for the Narrabri township.

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.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the project closed on 19 January 2026. The EOIs' aim was to identify capable contractors who can deliver a compliant, efficient and cost-effective PFAS water treatment solution that meets current and future community needs.

Following a review, it was determined the cost to treat the water supply significantly exceeded the funded amount received.

Council engaged a hydrologist to conduct an investigation into potential new production bores for Narrabri. There are currently two bore sites available - the Council Saleyards and Logans Lane, Narrabri. 

Due its proximity to infrastructure, the Saleyards bore has been chosen as the preferred site for a new production bore.

Monitoring bores at the site were drilled and installed in November 2025, with a license application to undertake test and flow monitoring completed from November to December. 

Pump and flow testing at the Saleyards site, along with water quality sampling, was completed in February 2026.

A licence application to modify Narrabri’s Town Water Access Licence to include the Saleyards bore has been submitted and is under assessment by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

Initial investigations indicate the bore water may require additional treatment before it can be added to the water supply. Council is currently working with NSW Health to further assess this issue.

The Rangari Road project will include:

• Sealing of the remaining 10 kilometres of unsealed road.
• Road widening.
• Improved drainage.
• Upgraded signage.
• New intersection and centre line markings.
• New guideposts.
• Enhanced delineation throughout the route.

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

The tender for tree removal as part of the Rangari Road upgrade has closed, while the project’s funding deed has also been finalised and signed. 

The tender for the project's Bayley Park Creek Causeway construction and associated works closed on 14 July 2026. 

Initial works on the project are expected to get underway in August 2026.