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 council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

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Airport

The Scone and Upper Hunter Airport is located on Walter Pye Drive, Scone

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Animal Shelters

There a three animal shelters within Upper Hunter Shire. Scone, Merriwa and Murrurundi.

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Assisted Housing

Council offers hostel and independent living quarters for the aged and low income earners, details of which can be found here. 

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Caravan Park

Merriwa Caravan Park is nestled on the banks of the Merriwa River. Offering powered and unpowered sites, an amenities block and laundry. There in one on-site cabin also available.

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Cemeteries

Downloading the comprehensive information booklet on this page may help answer many of your questions with regard to our cemeteries and burials.

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Childcare

This page provides information on early education and care services for children and families.  

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Halls and Meeting Rooms

The following Council managed venues or rooms/sites at these venues are available for hire in this local government area.

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Libraries

Upper Hunter Shire Council manages branch libraries at Scone, Merriwa, Aberdeen, Cassilis and Murrurundi.

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Parks

Looking for a particuar recreational park?  Find them here.

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Road & Oval Closures

Use your mobile phone to check road and oval conditions. 

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Scone Golf Course

Scone golf course is open every day (except competition days to be advised).

There is a ticketing machine at the 1st hole which accepts cards and cash.

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Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre

Council operates a quality livestock selling facility.

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Sporting Fields

Find and book sporting facilities across the Shire here.

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Swimming Pools

All pool entry fees, contact details and opening hours can be found on this page.

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Visitor Information Centres

Upper Hunter Shire has three accredited Visitor Information Centres that are open 363 days per year.

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Waste Management Facilities

Council operates Waste Depots or Transfer Stations in Aberdeen, Cassilis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone.

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Youth Centres

Youth Centres are provided for young people throughout Upper Hunter Shire in Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone. 

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Our Services

Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.

About Us

Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney.  The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.

 

Contact Us

PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337

Phone:  02 6540 1100
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi

After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199

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