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Funding secured for new cycle and walkway in Merriwa.

23 Jul 2021 12:27 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council has secured $922,674 for a new cycle and walkway in Merriwa under Stage 2 of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW Government.

The project will see appr...

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NSW Government Future of Gas Statement

21 Jul 2021 2:57 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council welcomes the NSW Government’s decision outlined in the Future of Gas Statement to not renew the expired petroleum exploration licenses [PELs] within the shire and the prohibition of any future gasfield development i...

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Allan Bridge closed for repairs - Update

16 Jul 2021 11:10 AM -

Council have conducted early assessments of Allan Bridge and have found significant failure to both the deck and supporting timber elements. Until structural engineers undertake a complete assessment in regards to the safety of the structure,...

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Allan Bridge closed due to damage

13 Jul 2021 2:47 PM -

Allan Bridge is currently closed after being damaged by a truck this afternoon.

The truck which caused damage to the bridge was over the load limit despite signage being displayed.

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Shape your community – everything you need to know to become a Councillor.

13 Jul 2021 9:46 AM -

During the month of July, three information sessions will be run to assist people who are interested in becoming an elected member of Upper Hunter Shire Council. All sessions will be facilitated by guest speakers with local government experie...

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Improved road safety between Scone and Merriwa.

30 Jun 2021 11:59 AM -

Motorists travelling from Scone to Merriwa will experience safer travelling conditions following the completion of road work along a number of sections along the MR 62, in the coming months.

The sections of w...

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What Council discussed, decided and held over

28 Jun 2021 7:48 PM -


Upper Hunter Shire Council Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 28 June 2021

Aged care development application approved.

Council has voted for a deve...

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Our future leaders need community feedback.

23 Jun 2021 11:47 AM -

Scone Grammar School student Sam Barry is ready to rewrite NSW legislation on an issue affecting our community and he needs your help.

Sam, a 16-year-old Scone local is representing the Upper Hunter Youth Co...

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Community feedback sought for draft Waste Management Strategy

15 Jun 2021 4:40 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council has developed a draft strategy for waste management, which is set to provide cost effective solutions in reducing the shire’s environmental footprint and help to minimise waste over the next 10 years.

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Building upgrades for airport

11 Jun 2021 12:55 PM -


Modifications to the development application for the Hunter Warbirds aviation attraction were approved at the extraordinary council meeting on 8 June.

The modifications include:
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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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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.

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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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water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199

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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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