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This page outlines any current water restrictions in place throughout the Upper Hunter Shire.
Tour each room of the Blue House for a fun way to receive hints and tips on saving water around your home.
Upper Hunter Shire Council operates four water supply schemes for servicing the townships of Scone, Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi.
...Water Supply Policy Index
To help landowners and Councils as they implement and undertake their respective sewage management responsibilities, a Septic Safe Program has b...
Upper Hunter Shire Council currently have three fixed drinking water standpipes available for use by anyone who needs water, including farmers and water cart operators.
Aberdeen Sewage Treatment EPA Licence No. 827 and pollution monitoring data can be downloaded here.
Merriwa Sewage Treatment EPA Licence No. 4661 and pollution monitoring data can be downloaded here.
Scone Sewage Treatment EPA Licence No. 2654 and pollution monitoring data can be downloaded here.
Scone Landfill EPA Licence No. 5863 and environmental monitoring data can be downloaded here.
Downsize or Disconnect Water Meter Service or hire a Metered Standpipe.
Download Commercial Liquid Trade Waste Application Forms here.
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.
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.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
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
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.