Works are commencing this coming Monday 22 August at the Oonah Road bridge over the Cam River. It is expected that only minimal traffic disruption will occur as there will be a by-pass bridge installed to detour by the bridge replacement works. Thank you for your understanding.
The ‘Iconic As’ Wynyard Tulip Festival is back, with 30th anniversary celebrations set to explode with colour and fun in Gutteridge Gardens on October 8.
Wynyard’s world-class Francis Ransley Veteran Car Collection has been sold to the Elphinstone Group.
The collection, which has been the cornerstone attraction at the multi-award winning Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre since its opening in 2005, represents a life’s passion for former owner, veteran car enthusiast and restorer, Francis Ransley OAM and his wife Elayne.
Council has received community feedback suggesting that a public toilet is desired within Yolla. The closest public toilet to Yolla is within the Somerset CBD which is approximately 17 minutes’ drive by car. If travelling south past Yolla, the next closest toilet is another 27 minutes’ drive and located at the Hellyer Gorge Rest Stop. This means that at a minimum, travellers heading south from Somerset will need to travel at least 44 minutes before reaching a toilet, depending on the route chosen.
The Waratah-Wynyard Council is responsible for representing the interests of our community by delivering local services and infrastructure.
The upcoming local government elections provide you with the opportunity to become a councillor, or elect councillors, who you think will best represent you and your community.
Council advises that a new stormwater pipeline will be installed across Goldie Street, Wynyard on Sunday 14 August, weather permitting.
Expressions of Interest are open for any member from the Waratah-Wynyard community who would like to serve as part of the Public Art Advisory Group.
Council advises that vegetation work will occur on 26-27 July on Irby Boulevard, Sisters Beach. Minor traffic disruptions may occur. Thank you for your understanding.
Council has received safety concerns around the current Inglis Street, Church Street and Park Street junction arrangement. In response to this Council sought the advice of independent traffic engineers to improve safety in this location.
Notice is hereby given that Council made its rates and charges for the 2022/2023 financial year at the meeting held 20 June 2022.
Council has been exploring sites to construct a public toilet in Yolla. Two places were identified as preferable sites for a public toilet given their proximity to the town and local business.
Waratah-Wynyard Council will consider a budget that reflects a strong and sustainable financial position and delivers a number of major projects for the community at their meeting on Monday 20 June.
Council will vote to endorse a recommended general rate increase of 3.81%, which is below the Council Cost Index of 4.06% and follows increases of just 1.9% and 0% over the last two years.
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