Council Meeting Highlights - March 2026
31 March 2026
Warren Shire’s Ordinary Council Meeting was held on Thursday 26 March 2026. The meeting was live streamed on Council’s official YouTube channel. Highlights from this meeting included:
LONG-TERM ROADS INVESTMENT CONFIRMED
Council approved the 10-Year Roads Renewal Program, providing a clear, long-term roadmap for maintaining and improving the Shire’s road network. This program supports safer, more reliable roads for residents, industry and visitors into the future.
ROADS ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN ADOPTED
Council adopted the Roads Asset Management Plan, strengthening Council’s strategic approach to managing, maintaining and renewing road infrastructure across the Shire.
KEY INTERSECTION UPGRADE APPROVED
Council approved the design for the realignment of the intersection at Dubbo Street, Industrial Access Road and Carinda Road to improve safety, access and traffic flow.
FOGO EXEMPTION TO BE SOUGHT
Council resolved to apply for an exemption from the introduction of Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) services under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. The decision reflects the high costs, geographic constraints, infrastructure limitations and current contract arrangements impacting implementation in Warren Shire.
EWENMAR WASTE DEPOT UPGRADES
Council agreed to allocate $31,290 from Waste Reserves for the repair and replacement of the excavator main motor at the Ewenmar Waste Depot to ensure continued efficient operation of the facility.
VICTORIA PARK AND OXLEY PARK PLAN OF MANAGEMENT ADOPTED
Council adopted the Victoria Park and Oxley Park Plan of Management following community consultation and Crown Land approval. With no public submissions received during exhibition, the Plan provides a clear framework to guide the future use, management and improvement of these important community spaces.
PLANT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PRIORITISED
Council endorsed the 2026/27 Plant Replacement Program, with $1,884,000 allocated (subject to funding availability) for the replacement of light and heavy plant. The program will be prioritised to ensure critical equipment is maintained and replaced as needed to support Council operations.
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS - FEBRUARY 2026
Three Development Applications were approved during February 2026:
- Erection of a new dwelling – 618 Carinda Road, Warren Lot 274 DP755314
- Installation Manufactured Home – 18 Chester Street, Warren Lot 130 DP538760
- Installation Fibreglass Inground Swimming Pool - 2 Boston Street Warren Lot 1 DP357930
REPORT OF DELEGATES RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED
Council received and considered minutes from recent delegate meetings including the Ordinary Meeting of the Castlereagh Macquarie County Council held on 27 November 2025 and the Ordinary Meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Alliance of Western Councils Board held on 7 November 2025.
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Council also received the February 2026 Reconciliation Certificate and the Statement of Rates and Annual Charges outlining the current status of collections. These reports reflect Council’s ongoing commitment to transparency and sound financial management.
For full details and formal resolutions, please refer to the official Council Meeting Minutes available on Council’s website.
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 8.30am.
-ENDS-
Enquiries:
Gary Woodman General Manager, Warren Shire Council
gary.woodman@warren.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 02 6847 6600
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