Council Column
Week Commencing17 February 2025
RATES AND WATER
Rates instalment 3 is due on 28/2/25. Water bills will be issued soon with a due date of 26/3/25. If you have difficulty paying your rates or water accounts, please contact our Revenue team to discuss payment options.
Payments can be made online at https://eservices.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/
To receive your Rates and Water notices to be issued by email, register here. https://registrations.pml.com.au/lachlanshire
NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Lachlan Shire Council will be held on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 in the Condobolin Council Chambers commencing at 2:00pm.
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW
Council is currently reviewing the Lachlan Shire Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and has a survey open to the community until 7/3/25. You can HAVE YOUR SAY on Council’s priorities for the next CSP by participating in the survey.
The survey can be found online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FWC6GN.
A link to the survey is also on Council’s website and Facebook page. Hard copies can be found at Council offices, Post Offices, Tullibigeal Co-op and the Rabbit Trap Hotel.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The following positions are available with Lachlan Shire Council:
- Plant Mechanic
- Plant Operator Level 2 – (Lake Cargelligo)
Visit our careers page or call HR on 02 6895 1900 for more information about these and other positions we have available.
MONDAY MOVIES - CONDOBOLIN LIBRARY
Monday Movies will be held at the Condobolin Library on 17 March 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Free afternoon tea will be served and bookings are essential, call 6895 2253 to book.
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
A free companion animal desexing program will be held in Condobolin on 11/3/25 for eligible residents of Lachlan Shire.
ROADS UPDATE
North Uabba Road – seal widening of 2.3km is in progress & due to be sealed mid-February.
Lake Cargelligo Road – seal widening of 8km from Tullibigeal Rd to Yaddra Rd is in progress.
Flood damage restoration – Contractors are continuing work on sealed road flood damage repairs south of Condobolin.
PROJECT UPDATE
Scott Street Subdivision, Condobolin – Road sealing is underway in Officers Parade with a temporary road closure in place.
Condobolin Lawn Cemetery – work is underway on a new carpark and footpath.
Lake Cargelligo Foreshore – replacement of the foreshore walkway and footpath installation in Liberty Park are underway.
Whiley Street Condobolin – footpath replacement commences 3/3/25
Tottenham Skate Park –The design is being finalised and construction will commence in April/May 2025.
WATER & SEWER UPDATE
Sewer rehabilitation is underway across the Shire. Impacted residents will be notified.
Water mains, hydrant and valve replacement is underway in Lake Cargelligo. Impacted residents will be notified.
Sewer Pump Station upgrades are underway in Lachlan Street Condobolin.