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 December 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council approved the design for the Wee Waa Community and Business Centre and proceed to Development Application. (Minute 252/2024).

View the detailed plans.

The new Community and Business Centre will feature:

• community kitchen
• offices
• community rooms
• public toilets
• associated services and landscaping

Expressions of Interest for the project closed on 9 January 2026. Tenders will be invited in February 2026 for construction commencing in April 2026.

If you are seeking further information, please reach out via:

Post: Narrabri Shire Council, PO Box 261, Narrabri NSW 2390
Email: council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
In person: 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri
Phone: (02) 6799 6866

Works are continuing on the Narrabri Waste Management Facility expansion, which 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

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.

Construction of the new Violet Street Bridge is anticipated to be completed by the end of September 2026, depending on weather and other factors that may affect the timeline.

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.

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, 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.

Construction of the playground footings and equipment is currently underway.

Additional concrete works and shelters are scheduled to commence at the end of June 2026, with landscaping and soft-fall areas to follow late July. 

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.

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

Council will advise the community regarding a detailed timeline for the project upon successful selection of the tender. 

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.

The results of this testing, as well as a final report, demonstrated viability of the Saleyards site as a production bore.

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).

When the modification is approved, Council will move to construct the headworks infrastructure on the bore head and connect it to the Namoi Reservoirs.

The installation of a new water main along Balonne Street, Narrabri (from Doyle Street to Bowen Street) has been completed, with restoration works now taking place. 

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 should have received a letter from Council. We are 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.

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.

Works are expected to get underway in August 2026.