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Merriwa to Willow Tree Road – Expression of Interest for Rehabilitation Construction

19 Apr 2021 3:32 PM -

Council engaged GHD Pty Ltd in January to prepare the detailed design and preparation of tender documentation for the rehabilitation construction of Coulsons Creek Road (MR358) CH 36.2 to CH39.6 to achieve the safe travel of B-Doubles vehicle...

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Merriwa to Willow Tree Road – Traffic Offences

19 Apr 2021 1:17 PM -

The MR358 Merriwa to Willow Tree Road has been closed to all traffic since January 21 2021 due to the current risk of landslip in some sections, with signs of movement including cracking observed in both lanes which has continued to worsen.

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Community feedback sought for proposed childcare changes.

14 Apr 2021 4:55 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council has received a proposal from St Nicholas OOSH to commence an out of hour’s school service from St Mary’s Primary School in Scone.

The proposal would allow students at St Mary’s Prim...

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Moonan Brook Road and Hunter Road planned upgrades

14 Apr 2021 9:45 AM - Moonan Brook Road and Hunter Road planned upgrades

The upgrades to Moonan Brook and Hunter Roads, starting from the intersection where the two roads meet are the first step in improving road access to the beautiful Barrington tops. The upgrades will improve the quality of the road network, pr...

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Rest and recoup in Merriwa.

12 Apr 2021 12:05 PM -

A new Driver Reviver facility with a picnic shelter, is due to start construction in Merriwa this week.

Upper Hunter Shire Council applied for the project funding under the Federal Government’s Local Roads & Co...

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A little change, for big savings

9 Apr 2021 12:45 PM -

As part of the Upper Hunter Shire Council’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and future proofing power efficiency, Murrurundi residents will see their street light bulbs changed over to energy saving LED’s from next week.

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ClimateClever offer – now available to businesses

6 Apr 2021 1:37 PM -

As part of the Upper Hunter Shire Council’s commitment to become a “climate champion” as part of the Cities Power Partnership program, we have partnered with ClimateClever to help the community take action on climate change and lower energy a...

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Want to learn how to fly a drone?

31 Mar 2021 11:04 AM -

If you are aged in between 12 to 17, here is your chance!

Upper Hunter Shire Youth Services are hosting a Drone Workshop where young people can safely learn how to use one of our most rapid developing technolo...

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What Council discussed, decided and held over

29 Mar 2021 7:38 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council Ordinary Council Meeting 29 March 2021


Change in water restrictions

Council has endorsed a recommendation to change the leve...

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Construction of airport terminal and Hunter Warbirds attraction to commence

22 Mar 2021 12:14 PM -

The vision for the Scone Airport and Hunter Warbird’s visitor attraction is another step closer to coming to life, with the commencement of the next phase of works for the $23.5 million Airport project.

The Scope o...

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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.
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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.

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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

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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