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Pooncarie Road Initial Seal

Council have largely completed the essential pre-construction works for the Pooncarie Rd Initial Seal Project. 

The Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) was received this week which will allow staff to identify and mark identified Aboriginal objects for conservation purposes prior to works commencing.

Construction commencement is now programmed for Tuesday 19 January 2021.

The project to seal 61km of unsealed road within Central Darling Shire is jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments.

If you have any further queries relating to the project you can contact Council’s Engineering Office on 08 8083 8800

Pooncarie Road update

Work has commenced on Pooncarie Road

POONCARIE ROAD UPGRADE

24 February 2021

Users of Pooncarie road will have noticed work to upgrade and seal a 61km stretch of Pooncarie Road has started.

Three contract crews are working on the upgrade with diversions in place on the three sites, located on the first five kilometre stretch from Menindee, plus 20-24km from Menindee and 40-45km from Menindee.

These locations have been chosen to assist with efficient access to equipment and water for construction.

Speed restrictions and traffic control are in place in these areas, and Council thanks road users for their understanding while these works are undertaken.

In 2019, Central Darling Shire Council commenced the Pooncarie Road Initial Seal Project with joint funding from Federal Government and NSW Government. The main objective of the project is to provide safe access throughout the year for the local community.

The existing gravel road is a dry weather road and is closed for extended periods following minor rain events. The project will help the nearby community by boosting economic and social status as well as provide a safe and reliable transport route for the travelling public.

The key features of the project include raising the road level to improve flood resistance, rebuilding and sealing the road, improved drainage to minimize the impact on the road during flooding, and improved safety.

TOURISM

Welcome to our Tourist Information page. You can access a number of online resources to find out more about tourism, tourist attractions, accommodation and general tourist information in our area.

Tourism NSW  offers a wide range of information on events, accommodation, attractions and tours, as well as the ability to make online bookings. Please note that this link will take you away from the Council website and onto the Tourism NSW website. Also make sure you visit www.visitbrokenhill.nsw.gov.au for further local information.

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Central Darling Shire is the largest Shire in NSW and yet has the smallest population. It covers an area about the size of the main island of Tasmania and yet has a population of less than 2,000 people. The Shire is extremely diverse with four main communities that are all different in their commerce, geography and cultures. Wilcannia, the administration centre of the Shire has a fascinating history of river heritage having once been the prime port for the shipping of wool for the entire western district of NSW. It has a large number of sandstone buildings and a rich indigenous culture.

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Central Darling Shire Council

PO Box 165

Wilcannia NSW 2836

Administration Phone: 08 8083 8900

Engineering Phone: 08 8083 8800

Fax: 08 8091 5994

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