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Minor changes to the design of the Warbird Visitor Attraction and Scone Regional Airport Terminal have been approved by an independent DA assessor and a meeting of Upper Hunter Shire Council.
The new designs keeping the cost of constructi...The community is invited to join Australia Day activities and the announcement of the Upper Hunter Shire Award recipients in Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.
This year the Aberdeen and Scone Australia Day Cerem...The Office of Local Government (OLG) is undertaking an investigation into the failure of Main Road 358 between Merriwa and Willow Tree.
Upper Hunter Shire Mayor Maurice Collison has welcomed the independent investigation.
“I hope th...Locals invested in tourism are encouraged to share their ideas to help create a Destination Management Plan for the Upper Hunter Shire to showcase the unique assets and experiences available.
Local businesses and others interested in tour...Council administration offices and libraries close from 12pm Thursday, 24 December 2020, re-opening 4 January 2021.
Upper Hunter Shire residents are reminded that before carrying out development including building, demolition work, or changes to the use of a building – you should contact Council to see if you need development approval.
Some projects s...Construction is complete on a $416,000 project to replace and upgrade recreation facilities at Bill Rose Sports Complex, Scone, funded by the NSW Government and Upper Hunter Shire Council.
It includes a playground with swings, a climbing ...Wilson Memorial Oval will have new bigger, better and safer facilities in 2021. The new building will include two change rooms with showers, male, female and accessible toilets, a referee’s change room, canteen and bar, storage space and seatin...
Campbell’s Corner will eventually be the new home for Scone Library, now planned to be located in the large, ground floor ‘Shop 1’ on Kelly Street, instead of the first floor.
The decision was made by Councillors at last night’s ordinary ...Mayor Maurice Collison has thanked Joshua Brown for his nearly four years service as a councillor. Cr Brown had previously announced that he would resign from Council in November, after completing his role in the recruitment of a new General Ma...
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.