Public Exhibition & Notifications

After-Hours Patrols to be conducted in response to increased complaints regarding irresponsible pet ownership.

Council wishes to advise that due to an increase in complaints regarding irresponsible pet ownership, Council's Compliance Officers will be conducting after hours patrolling across the shire.

Pet owners are reminded of their responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act, whereby the following applies:

• An owner of a dog must take all reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from escaping the property where it is being kept.

• A dog that is in a public place must be on a lead and under the effective control by some competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash.

• Dogs are prohibited in some public places including children's play areas, food preparation/consumption areas, recreational areas, public bathing areas, school grounds, child care centres, shopping centres, and wildlife protection areas, unless otherwise permitted. 

The NSW Planning Portal is a digital space where community, industry and government can work together to better understand and meet their obligations under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The ePlanning Program is an initiative of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Its primary purpose is to drive the digital transformation of the NSW planning system. 

From 1 October 2022, all applications under the Roads Act 1993 must be submitted online through the NSW Planning Portal.

This applies to:

• Section 138 Applications
• Driveway Inspection Applications

Instructions on how to register can be found using Applicant Resources. If you already have an account, you will simply login.

Council will be notified when you have submitted your application via the Portal, and Council staff will review your application to determine if it is complete. You will receive a notification from the Portal if further action is required.

When all requirements have been met, you will receive a notification generated from the Portal requesting fees to be paid for your application. Fees are payable directly to Council via cash, EFTPOS or cheque.

Your application will then be formally lodged with Council and progressed through the assessment process. You will be able to monitor progress of the application via the portal.

Should you require assistance submitting an application via the Portal, it is recommended that you utilise the Quick Reference Guides created by Service NSW and available on a variety of topics including:

• Registering for an Account
• Navigating the Portal
• Submitting applications
• Providing additional information

Service NSW is available to provide technical support for the NSW Planning Portal. All enquiries can be referred to Service NSW via email to eplanning@planning.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 305 695.

For further information on this transition, please contact Council’s Customer Service team on 6799 6866.

Voluntary Planning Agreements are legal documents created under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 between developers and government agencies (including councils) for the provision of funds or works by the developer for infrastructure, services or other public amenities. The following is a list of Narrabri Shire Council's VPAs.

Voluntary Planning Agreements as at 30 June 2022(PDF, 100KB)

Culgoora Road will be closed from Monday, 13 January 2025 to allow for essential infrastructure improvements at Nuable Creek.

Key details of the closure:

• Start Date: 13 January 2025
• Duration: Approximately two months (subject to weather conditions)
• Scope of Work: Replacement of the concrete floodway and associated road approaches

During this period, a detour will be in place via Yarrie Lake Road. Please note that side roads along the route, including SR035 CSIRO Road, SR252 Gurleigh Lane, and SR038 Kiandool Road, will remain open to local traffic.

Please follow all road signage in place and drive with care.

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.

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

Saunders CivilBuild were awarded the contract for Design and Construction of Tullamullen Bridge in July 2024.

With the design nearing completion, works are scheduled to commence 4/11/24.

There will be a speed reduction in place for the duration of the works, but the bridge is being constructed on a new alignment. The existing bridge will remain operational until the new bridge is completed.

Council was successful in receiving funding from the Fixing Country Bridges program for $2.3m

Works are expected to be completed in June 2025.

Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 of consents granted by Council under the Act.

Details of the Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates assessed from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025:

Development Applications - March 2025(PDF, 142KB)

Boggabri Showground and Public Recreation Land Manager(PDF, 435KB)

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. 

To support the approvals process, field surveys will be taking place around the Greenhill's Quarry area as part of the development of the Environmental Impact Statement. 

The field surveys are not expected to impact on traffic and local residents have been notified of the survey activity. 

If you're travelling through the Greenhill's Quarry area, please be aware there will be staff undertaking survey activity and drive to road conditions. 

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

Residents be advised that Narrabri Shire Council will be spraying herbicides. 

When: 5 to 8 May 2025

Where: Narrabri Shire Council Laneways (Narrabri and Boggabri)

Why: Treating general weeds

Herbicide product(s): 

• Uptake oil - 582g/L Parraffinic oil
• Sharpen 700g/kg Saflufenacil
• Panzer 450 - 450g/L Glyphosate
• Verdict 520 520g/L Haloxfop-R methyl ester

PLEASE keep away from the area being sprayed until all the chemicals have dried. If pest controller is spraying in an area that has to be accessed, please find an alternative route or flag down the pest controller and await directions

Submissions will be considered by Council at the June 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 commencing at 5:30pm.

Members of the public who wish to speak on their submission are invited to do so (via the Public Forum prior to the Council Meeting).

For more information and to view the Draft Communications Strategy 2025-2026 visit Council's Your Say page or view the document via the link below:

Draft Narrabri Shire Council Communications Strategy 2025-2026(PDF, 4MB)