Roads Report: November 2025

 COUNCIL NEWS NOVEMBER 2025 EDITION from the mayor's deskAs we head toward summer, water security is once again front of mind for our community. Having lived and worked in the Macquarie Valley all my life, I’ve seen our river in every season, from the long dry years to the floods that have tested us all. Those experiences stay with you. That’s why I was so proud to attend the Alliance of Western Councils meeting with our General Manager Gary Woodman in Narromine recently to talk about water for critical human needs and make sure regional voices like ours are heard as part of the Basin Plan Review. Our road crews have been hard at it, with line marking completed on key routes and flood recovery works on Ewenmar Waste Depot Access Road finished. These upgrades make travel safer ahead of the holiday season and I want to thank our team for the pride they take in getting the job done. Council’s Code of Meeting Practice 2026 is now on exhibition. Please take a look and share your feedback. It really does help shape our direction. As the weather warms up, it’s time to get festive for our annual Santa Street to the Business House Front Christmas Display competition. So dust off those lights and join in the fun before the Community Christmas Party on Friday 5 December 2025. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Greg Whiteley | MAYOR WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR REGION’S WATER FUTURE Mayor Greg Whiteley , Councillor Tony Wass, David Duncan, Milton Quigley and GM Gary Woodman meetingwith the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Mayor Greg Whiteley and General Manager Gary Woodman travelled to Narromine recently to meet with fellow councils and water leaders at the Alliance of Western Councils meeting. Together, they discussed water for critical human needs and how communities like ours can strengthen water security and water quality across the Macquarie region. As the Basin Plan Review draws closer, Council is proud to share our local experience and advocate for fair, practical outcomes. Working alongside the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Murray–Darling Association, Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Commonwealth Environment Water Holder we’re helping plan a sustainable water future for everyone.  ON THE ROADS Road upgrades are rolling ahead across Warren Shire, with several key projects reaching completion and others set to deliver safer, smoother travel for our community. Flood damage and maintenance grading has been completed on Bundemar Road (SR68), Wambianna Soldiers Road (SR77), Drungalear Road (SR26), Ringorah Road (SR48) and Wyndabyne Bridge Road (SR52). Crews are now working on Tabratong Lane (SR56) and Gradgery Lane (SR23), with upcoming works planned for Oxley Road (SR1), Canonba Road (SR3) and Gibson Way (SR36).RR333 Carinda RoadUnder the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program, works continue on Carinda Road (RR333) with all works completed on Segments 6,14,16 and 18. On Marthaguy Road (RR202), line marking of 4km of reconstructed road is now complete.  Work on the next 6km is temporarily paused while crews complete Heavy Patching on the Oxley Highway (SH11) and reconstructing the Castlebar- Oxley Hwy Intersection.RR202 Marthaguy RoadContractors are also finalising flood damage repairs on the Ewenmar Waste Depot Access Road, following similar works at the Animal Shelter and electronic signage will be installed on Bundemar Road (SR68) and Wambianna Road (SR66) in November 2025.Ewenmar Waste Depot Access RoadReseal preparation has also been completed on several roads, with bitumen works planned for December 2025, while roadside slashing has been carried out across multiple rural roads, improving visibility and safety.