Media Release: Have Your Say on Council's Plans for the Year Ahead

29 April 2026

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Warren Shire Council invites the local community to review and comment on its Draft 2026/2027 Operational Plan and Estimates.

The Draft Operational Plan outlines key projects, services and spending priorities across the Shire, including major road upgrades, a new kerbside recycling program and ongoing infrastructure works.

It will be on exhibition from Thursday 30 April 2026 for a minimum of 28 days, advertised in the local newspaper and available on Council’s website and Facebook page, with written submissions open until 4:00pm on Monday 1 June 2026.

Prepared in line with the Local Government Act 1993, the Operational Plan forms part of Council’s long-term planning framework and delivers on the priorities identified in the Warren Shire Community Strategic Plan 2035. 

Mayor Greg Whiteley said the plan reflects a strong focus on infrastructure, essential services and long-term sustainability for the Shire. 

“This plan is about making sure we’re investing where it matters most — maintaining our roads, improving our infrastructure and making steady progress on key community initiatives,” he said.  

A range of projects are planned right across the Shire as part of Council’s capital works and infrastructure program. Priority spending areas include:

  • Roads, transport and infrastructure upgrades, including:

    • Wambianna Road improvements ($1,160,000) through the Australian Government Black Spot Program

    • Flood and storm damage reconstruction works under AGRN 1034 across Shire and Regional Roads ($2,700,000)

    • Buckiinguy Road rehabilitation ($1,144,995) under the Roads to Recovery Program

    • Bullagreen Road upgrades ($1,000,000) under the Regional Emergency Roads Repair Program

  • Ongoing road maintenance and renewal, including:

    • Urban Roads – Heavy Patching ($225,000)

    • Urban Roads – Gravel Resheeting ($17,500)

    • Rural Roads – Bitumen Resealing ($100,000)

    • Rural Roads – Gravel Resheeting ($430,500)

    • Regional Roads – Bitumen Resealing ($250,000)

    • Regional Roads – Rehabilitation ($450,000)

  • Waste and environmental services, including the introduction of a kerbside recycling collection program for Warren, Nevertire and Collie

  • Housing and community development, including:

    • Deacon Drive housing rectification works

    • Development of the Warren Shire Future Housing Strategy ($25,000)

Mayor Whiteley said community feedback plays a vital role in shaping the final plan. 

“In a rural community like ours, local insight matters. The more feedback we receive, the better we can plan for everyone,” he said. 

Residents can review the 2026/2027 Draft Operational Plan during the exhibition period at:
https://warren.nsw.gov.au/council/public-exhibition 

Printed copies are also available at the following locations for viewing:

  • Warren Shire Council Administration Centre – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren

  • Warren Shire Library – 69 Dubbo Street, Warren

Written submissions will can be made via:

  • Email: council@warren.nsw.gov.au

  • Post: PO Box 6, Warren NSW 2824

  • In-person: At the Council Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren NSW 2824.

All submissions will be considered prior to adoption, with Council scheduled to adopt the final Operational Plan at its meeting on Thursday, 25 June 2026. 

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For more information, please contact:
Gary Woodman General Manager, Warren Shire Council
Email: gary.woodman@warren.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 6847 6600

Download a PDF of the media release.




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