August 27, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council’s “roadmap” for the Shire’s economic prosperity for the next five years is now on public exhibition, and people are urged to have their say. The Draft Gunnedah Shire Economic Development Strategy 2022-26 outlines Council’s key priorities for helping build an even stronger and more resilient economy, following consultation with businesses and the community. Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey said a robust and growing economy was the key to a cohesive…

August 27, 2021 Two preferred names for the new second road over rail bridge were selected by Councillors at Wednesday’s August Ordinary Council Meeting. Council chose to put forward both an Aboriginal and European name, with the preferred name being the Reginald Talbot and Doc Anderson Bridge. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said Reginald Talbot and Doc Anderson’s outstanding contributions to the community during their lifetimes made them worthy choices. “There were so…

26 August, 2021 Seven Gunnedah Shire businesses will benefit from the latest round of the Gunnedah Shire Council Business Partner Program, for projects as diverse as infrastructure expansion to a business and marketing plan. Chair of the Business Partner Program Advisory Group Cr Ann Luke said $29,000 in funding had been approved for initiatives that met the key criteria of supporting new business opportunities or expanding existing businesses. “The 17 applications were considered on their…

August 25, 2021 Following Gunnedah Shire Council’s closure of waste management facilities for residential services on Monday, the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued updated advice for regional NSW residents without a council kerbside waste collection or access to a Mobile Collection Service. For these people, leaving home to take waste to landfill is now considered a reasonable excuse. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said he was pleased the NSW EPA had…

August 24, 2021 As lockdown continues across regional NSW, I would like to thank Gunnedah Shire residents for their commitment and support for each other as we adjust to life at home. By following the restrictions we are giving ourselves the best chance of getting through this quickly, helping to ensure the health of ourselves, our families and our region. This is a difficult but necessary step in safeguarding our community against COVID-19, and on…

August 14, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is working to ensure the health and safety of the community following NSW Health’s announcement of a statewide one week snap lockdown. Under the stay at home rules, everyone must remain at home unless they have a reasonable excuse to leave. Reasonable excuses include: shopping for essential items, medical care or caregiving, for essential work that cannot be completed from home and outdoor exercise with a member of your…

August, 2021 Work is about to start on Gunnedah’s new $8 million water treatment centre which will meet the Shire’s water needs into the next century. The new centre will be located along Kelvin Road opposite Gunnedah Airport. Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said NSW Health was meeting $7.4 million of the cost of the plant through an agreement to provide a centralised centre that will include the new fluoridation system and a more modern gas…

August 9, 2021 This morning NSW Health announced the Tamworth Local Government Area will go into a one week snap lockdown from 5pm today. Given our proximity and connection to the Tamworth LGA, many of our residents will be impacted by these restrictions and it is important for us all to be on high alert during this time. Gunnedah Shire Council’s priority is ensuring the health and safety of our staff and residents as we…

August 4, 2021 This week Gunnedah Shire Council is celebrating Local Government Week and reflecting on the role Council plays in improving Gunnedah Shire as a place to live, work and visit. Local Government Week, which this year runs from August 2 to August 8, is designed to showcase the wide variety of work councils do in their local communities. This year’s theme, ‘Locally Led,’ explores the important and far-reaching role council’s have as the…

  July 28, 2021 Gunnedah Shire residents and businesses will soon have improved access to high-speed broadband, with a Gunnedah project being funded through the Federal Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). Facilitated by Gunnedah Shire Council, the project will be delivered by Field Solutions Group (FSG), which secured more than $3.9 million in Commonwealth funding to improve broadband coverage across Gunnedah and surrounding villages. FSG will provide high-speed broadband through a fixed wireless network, comprising…