UPGRADE UPDATES - February 2022
24 February 2022
Council has endorsed funding under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program – Phase 3 Grant to be allocated to several community infrastructure projects, which include:
- $95,944 for final improvements to the Equestrian Arena;
- $72,000 for solar panels on Council’s Works Depot and $53,000 for solar panels on Council’s Administration Centre to improve environmental sustainability and reduce building operations costs;
- $40,000 for an accessible toilet upstairs in the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre;
- $40,000 for improvements to the retaining wall, second/third tier replacement and accessible concrete paths at the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre; and
- $9,572 for a sound mixer system and external speakers at the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre.
These projects will all contribute to improving facilities across the Shire for our community.
Warren Levee Rehabilitation
Following the 2016 flood and subsequent droughts, the Warren Levee has been impacted by severe slumping of the riverbank. Despite continued maintenance, Council has continued to advocate for substantial funding to ensure rehabilitation work can take place.
Through funding from Resilience NSW, Council has already completed emergency temporary work by installing 1,200 tonnes of Mt Foster Quarry rock.
Council has also submitted an application to the Commonwealth National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program for $7.1M to complete the required levee rehabilitation works and will be meeting with the NSW Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, The Hon. Steph Cooke MP, to request the NSW Government’s assistance with its 25% contribution.