O’Connor Park Shines
Cootamundra’s O’Connor Park the home of the Strikers Soccer Club, is now alight at night with the completion of a Stronger Country Communities Fund project. The project has delivered new…
READEconomic Sweetener for local businesses as drivers seek friendly cuppa.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has endorsed the road safety campaign Free Cuppa for the Driver and is calling for local cafes and restaurants to be involved in Free Cuppa for…
READWATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT DELIVERS RESULTS
Cootamundra’s $7 million watermain replacement project is now complete with the replacement of a very old section under the railway line at Yass Road undertaken last week. The original contract…
READCombating Illegal Dumping
The Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) Regulatory Services are applying for grant funding under the NSW Government’s Combating Illegal Dumping Clean-up and Prevention program. If successful, the grant funds will assist…
READPORTABLE ACCESS RAMP KITS AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council now have available for loan, Portable Event Access Ramps Kits. The kits will help make venues accessible for those with disabilities. The kits will give the ability…
READBREAK AND ENTER DISAPPOINTS MAYOR
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), mayor Cr Abb McAlister has said he is very disappointed with the break and enter that occurred at the Stan Crowe Oval kiosk last week. “Along…
READAUGUST IS RURAL ROAD SAFETY MONTH
Rural Road Safety Month is a national awareness campaign targeting regional and rural road safety conducted by the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) and endorsed by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC).…
READCOMMUNITY ROAD SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) Local Traffic Committee is encouraging community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations across the region to apply for grants to develop road safety projects in the area.…
READRATE HARMONISATION TO GO AHEAD.
At the Ordinary Meeting held 28th June 2020 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), Councillors unanimously resolved to go ahead with the rates harmonisation process. The difficult decision to forge ahead was…
READTraffic Alert – Changed traffic conditions on Prince Alfred Bridge at Gundagai
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has been advised by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) of Changed traffic conditions on Prince Alfred Bridge at Gundagai Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions as maintenance work…
READSolar Helps Out
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC)is undertaking the installation of solar power on facilities across the region. Council has recently installed solar panels on the workshop at the CGRC works depot in…
READBANNER POLES GO UP
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council have completed the erection of Banner Poles in Gundagai and Cootamundra main streets. The poles were erected last week in Gundagai with Cootamundra’s going up this week.…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE – ITS NOT THE TIME TO BECOME COMPLACENT 23 July 2020
With recent developments in the COVID-19 situation in Victoria and NSW, residents across the region are urged to take precautions against the transfer of Coronavirus, by continuing to practice social…
READFUNDS TO UPGRADE LOCAL ROADS
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke presented a cheque to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), Mayor Abb McAlister on Thursday, 16 July 2020 to the sum of $4,073,926.00. The money will flow…
READTreatment for the Royal Well
Gundagai’s Royal Well sewerage pump station will soon undergo a complete transformation when construction starts on a new state of the art pump station in August. The old Royal Well…
READBRIDGE LOAD LIMITS
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council will introduce load limits for some of the region’s bridges in the near future. CGRC has recently undertaken structural assessments on all of the structures within the…
READIntroduction of annual permits for non-desexed cats.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has received notification that the NSW Government is introducing annual permits for non-desexed cats and restricted and dangerous dogs as part of its commitment to promoting…
READCOVID STIMULUS PACKAGE TO LIGHT UP SHOWGROUND
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke presented a cheque to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), Facilities Manager Andrew Brock on Wednesday for $153,203.00. The funds were made available from the NSW State…
READANZAC PARK SHINES
Spectators and players alike will be thrilled to see the improvements made at Gundagai’s Anzac Park when a football season finally does kick off. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council staff have made…
READExpression of Interest for the Management of the Cootamundra Aquatic Centre and Cootamundra Sports Stadium.
Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has approved a recommendation for an Expression of Interest process to be conducted for the management of the Cootamundra Swimming Pool and Sport Stadium. Council…
READRose Garden Relocation at VIC
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has commenced work on the redevelopment of the Gundagai Visitor Information Centre (VIC). CGRC Parks and Gardens team will undertake the relocation of the Rose Garden…
READYOUR IDEAS WELCOME FOR JUBILEE PARK
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), is inviting members of the public to put forward ideas and suggestions to create a landscaping masterplan for Cootamundra’s Jubilee Park. Council has some interesting concepts…
READUPDATE ON PROPOSED TARGET STORE CLOSURE
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), Mayor Cr Abb McAlister has had contact with a Target store representative in recent days. Cr McAlister has been actively lobbying Wesfarmers and Target head office,…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 16 JUNE 2020 – COOTAMUNDRA INDOOR POOL TO REOPEN WITH RESTRICTED NUMBERS SWIMMING BY BOOKING ONLY
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has announced today that the Indoor Pool in Cootamundra will re-open on Monday 22 June. The pool will be operating with restricted numbers and a COVID…
READRECYCLING CONTRACT AWARDED
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has awarded the Operation and Management of the Cootamundra Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Wallendbeen and Stockinbingal Landfills to Cootamundra’s Elouera Association. Council has been in negotiation…
READDISTRESSING FIND FOR PARKS AND GARDENS TEAM
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC) Parks and Gardens team members had the distressing task of disposing of a dead Pink Galah in the playground area at Cootamundra’s Fisher Park area today.…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 16 JUNE 2020 – NATIONAL SALEYARDS PROTOCOLS.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has received information for the Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA), in relation to the COVID-19 protocols and COVID safe plans for workplaces. ALMA’s information includes the…
READHave Your Say on Active Accessibility for our Communities.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is currently undertaking a plan for walk ways/cycle ways and mobility routes within the Local Government Area (LGA). The Active Community Accessibility Plan (ACAP) is designed…
READSurvey for Cootamundra’s Effluent Pipe Line
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), advises residents in Cootamundra Township that work will commence from 16 June on the towns effluent pipeline. CGRC contractor Killard Infrastructure will be using a hydro…
READBACKYARD BURNING AND FIREPITS
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is advising residents that although there is no need for an approval at this time of year to burn off. Prohibited items, such as tyres, plastic,…
READGet Tested – Cootamundra Drop in Clinic – Saturday 13 June 2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Drop in testing clinic will be in Cootamundra on Saturday 13th June 2020, from 1.30pm to 3.15pm at Fisher Park. If you have common symptoms which include fever and…
READGet Tested – Gundagai – Drop in Clinic 11 June 2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Drop in testing clinic will be in Gundagai on Thursday 11th June 2020, from 10am till 3pm at the Gundagai Information Centre. If you have common symptoms which include…
READTune In and Tune Up Free Drought and Wellbeing Webinars
Join Australian Red Cross in a five-part series of free webinars exploring drought and wellbeing. We have invited expert speakers along to share their insights with us so we can…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 4 JUNE 2020 – GUIDELINES FOR EASING OF RESTRICTIONS.
Information received by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), from the NSW State Government’s Office of Local Government (OLG), has outlined the status of current restrictions and easing of restrictions across NSW…
READREACHING OUT TO YOU – Communication Survey
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, changes to the way Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is required to distribute information has been made by the Office of Local Government. Council’s aim for transparency…
READOPERATIONAL PLAN ON DISPLAY
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) Operational Plan is on public display. Residents are invited to submit comments on the plan until 30 June 2020. The Operational Plan includes information relating to…
READCOUNCIL JOINS FIGHT TO SAVE TARGET
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has joined the fight to save Cootamundra’s Target store. The announcement from Target operators, Wesfarmers, came stating that many country stores will be closed. The popular…
READRAISING AWARENESS FOR FATALITY FREE FRIDAY
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) Cr Abb McAlister was at the Dog on The Tuckerbox site on the Hume Highway at Gundagai today, to promote the Fatality Free Friday road safety…
READINVESTIGATION AND CLEAN OUT OF GUNDAGAI SEWERS
CGRC contractor Interflow are currently undertaking maintenance works on sewer mains in Gundagai. Some residents may experience an increase in noise, vehicle movements, and odours whilst work is being carried…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 27 MAY 2020 – NEARLY NORMAL – BUSINESS AS USUAL
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is now reviewing and implementing a host of reopening guidelines and health advice documents to further ease restrictions on public spaces due to COVID-19 pandemic. Council’s facilities…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 26 May 2020 – LIBRARY SERVICES
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) libraries in Gundagai and Cootamundra will reopen on Monday 1st June, with limited opening hours. Council library staff are currently putting in place measures to ensure…
READCouncil Customer Service to reopen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 22 May 2020: COVID-19 UPDATE 22nd May 2020 – COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS REOPEN Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), customer service areas will reopen to the general public…
READCOUNCIL ENGAGED PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT WORKS:
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) civil works teams have been contracted by a land developer to supply road, drainage, water mains and sewer connections on Cootamundra’s newest housing sub-division on Boundary…
READHave you started up your log fire this autumn yet?
Local Land Services is reminding the community not to take firewood from Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs) and that there are hefty fines for illegal activity. Our state’s TSR network*, sometimes…
READKerb and Guttering Replaced
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, (CGRC), civil work teams have been busy with a number of projects across Cootamundra recently. Work on the replacement kerb and guttering has now been completed in…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 14 MAY 2020 – Feeling Unwell? Call the Call the COVID-19 Hotline
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READCOVID-19 UPDATE 14 May 2020 – MANAGEMENT OF OPEN SPACES.
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READCGRC ENDORSES FATALITY FREE FRIDAY
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), has endorsed The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) Fatality Free Friday campaign. May 29 is the date marked for the Fatality Free Friday campaign and is…
READBACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) Councillor and Road Safety Committee representative Charlie Sheahan has issued a reminder to motorists to drive safely around schools and bus stops with the resumption of…
READFUNDING FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
The Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is happy to acknowledge and accept funding from the NSW Government Infrastructure Grants to deliver a fully-funded ‘Business Development Sessions Program’ for businesses across the whole…
READTable Drainage Works on Burley Griffin Way
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), road work teams have undertaken work for Transport for NSW, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), on the Burley Griffin Way, west of Stockinbingal. The work included…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 6 MAY 2020 LIBRARY SERVICES
The regions libraries remain closed to the general public at this time, however the Gundagai Library has resumed the pick-up service for Gundagai library patrons. The services enables library users…
READYARRI PARK A HAVEN FOR THE YOUNG
Gundagai’s Yarri Park has undergone major refurbishments in recent times, the latest improvement, a half-court basketball facility was installed recently. The park now boosts a new pump track, to complement…
READTAKE THE LEAD AND DON’T PUT YOUR FOOT IN IT
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), Regulatory Officers, have issued some advice for pet owners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The human-animal bond people share with their companion animals is very important and can provide…
READKEEPING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE – COVID-19 UPDATE 28 APRIL 2020
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 28 APRIL 2020: KEEPING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE – COVID-19 UPDATE 28 APRIL 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a number of changes to how Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council…
READApplying for Community Donations
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 22 APRIL 2020 APPLYING FOR COMMUNITY DONATIONS Community organisations across the region will now have to apply to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), for funding for events, donations,…
READON THE HOME FRONT
Anzac Day 2020 will be a vastly different commemoration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With services across the region cancelled, residents are encouraged to take part in The Driveway Tribute…
READRecording of History
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 16 APRIL 2020 RECORDING OF HISTORY 50 years, 100 years from now seem a long way off. If history tells us anything, it is the importance of…
READCOOTAMUNDRA SPORTING PRECINCT TAKES SHAPE
14 April 2020 COOTAMUNDRA SPORTING PRECINCT TAKES SHAPE Cootamundra’s sporting precinct which includes Nicholson Park and Fisher Park has seen a number of projects breathe life into the area. Cootamundra-Gundagai…
READFriendship Park Equipment inspired by modern architecture.
New playground equipment installed at Gundagai’s Friendship Park has been designed and speaks the language of pre-teens according to the manufacturer. The new equipment has been designed to challenge the…
READOLYMPIC HIGHWAY WORK SET FOR COMPLETION
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 15 April 2020 OLYMPIC HIGHWAY WORK SET FOR COMPLETION Stage 1 road works on the Olympic Highway at the Gap Bridge is expected to be completed by…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 9 April 2020 – MANAGEMENT OF OPEN SPACES.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), have received correspondence from the NSW State Government, Office of Local Government (OLG), in regards to the management of open spaces over the Easter Holiday period…
READAddressing Community Concerns for Waste Strategy
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 9 April 2020 Addressing Community Concerns in regards to Waste Strategy CGRC has been undertaking an extensive review of its entire waste operations. These include the harmonisation…
READSTAY AT HOME FOR EASTER
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 April 2020 STAY AT HOME FOR EASTER Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) mayor Councillor Abb McAlister urged all residents to stay at home this Easter. “We’ve seen…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 2 APRIL 2020 – REGISTRATION OF COMPANION ANIMALS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Customer Service offices are now closed to the general public. Appointments for face to face meetings are to be made by calling Council on 1300 459 689.…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 2 APRIL 2020 – LIBRARY SERVICES
Enhanced library services are now available to residents across the region, with the introduction of more online services through the Riverina Regional Library (RRL). RRL has allocated a further $10,000…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 2 APRIL 2020 – RESTRICTIONS ON GATHERING AND MOVEMENTS
Reports to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), have highlighted some confusion on the Public Health Order, (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement). In short the NSW State Government has issued this…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 31ST MARCH 2020 – FACE TO FACE CONNECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), customer service areas will be closed to the general public from 5pm today. CGRC Mayor Cr Abb McAlister said it was a decision not taken lightly,…
READBoundaries Commission Submissions
CGRC advices residents that information relating to the Boundaries Commission Submission is now available on Councils website. Dr Joseph Drew’s informative videos and final report for the Boundaries Commission is…
READCOVID-19 Update 27 March 2020 Caravan Parks, Campgrounds Closed
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 27 March 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE 27 March – CARAVAN PARKS AND CAMP GROUND INFORMATION Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is heeding the Governments directives and risk mitigation strategies…
READKeep Your Wipes Out Of Our Pipes
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 27 March 2020: Keep your wipes out of our pipes Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, (CGRC), water and sewer operators are reporting an increase in sewer line blockages due…
READTraffic Alert – Olympic Highway Closure 27 March 9am-3pm
Transport for NSW Traffic Alert 25 MARCH 2020 Additional changed traffic conditions this Friday on Olympic Highway near Cootamundra Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions this Friday on the…
READVirtual Council Meeting for March 2020
25 March 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE 25th March 2020 – Virtual Council Meeting for March Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) will hold the next Council meeting on Tuesday 31st March electronically. The…
READCOVID-19 Update 25 March 2020 Playgrounds Closed
25 March 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE 25th March 2020 – Playground equipment off limits. Funeral Numbers Restricted. The announcement last night from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, regarding a nationwide crackdown on…
READBOUNDARIES COMMISSION SUBMISSIONS INVITED
Residents across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area (LGA) can make submissions to the Boundaries Commission in relation to the de-amalgamation of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council from Tuesday 24th…
READSALEYARDS TO REMAIN OPEN
The Cootamundra Saleyards will remain open as an essential service. Following discussions with Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council staff and Associated Agents, the next Cootamundra Sheep Sale Sheep scheduled for Wednesday 1…
READCGRC Encourages Resident to Utilise Online Methods
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is encouraging all residents to use the online options available for most Council based transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to reduce the amount of…
READ23 March 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE 23RD MARCH 2020 – WHAT COUNCIL IS DOING.
23 March 2020 Facility closures this week within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area include: The Cootamundra Indoor Stadium. Visitor Information Centres – Cootamundra and Gundagai Gundagai Gymnasiums – both of…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 23RD MARCH 2020 – LIBRARIES OFFER SUPPORT.
23 March 2020 The libraries in Cootamundra and Gundagai are stepping up to the challenge of offering library services to the residents across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area. From Wednesday…
READCOVID-19 UPDATE 23RD MARCH 2020 – HOW OUR RESIDENTS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a Global Pandemic by the World Health Organisation and it continues to create massive disruption across the world. Australian Health Authorities and Governments both…
READCootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s response to managing the risk of Coronavirus – Update at 20 March 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a Global Pandemic by the World Health Organisation and it continues to create massive disruption across the world. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) continues to…
READData shows new limit is working
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 18 March 2020 Data shows new limit is working The introduction of a 40km/h speed limit in Gundagai’s main street, Sheridan Street, has slowed traffic in the…
READSlow Down!
Residents across the region are reminded that a 40km/h speed zone exists when school buses have their wig wag lights on. This rule apples at both formal and informal (road…
READCootamundra Netball Courts Near Completion
Netball Nears Completion Cootamundra’s new netball courts have moved a step closer to completion with the artificial surfacing applied last week. Large machines were bought in on Thursday to lay…
READResealing program on regions roads completed
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has just completed its annual road resealing program around the LGA. The program included works on rural bitumen roads and town streets in both Cootamundra and…
READExplanations contained in short videos.
Residents across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), region are invited to listen to a series of video presentations from Professor Joseph Drew. Dr Drew is Associate Professor of Public Policy…
READRecreational Needs Study on Public Exhibition
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) received funding from the Office of Local Government NSW to prepare a Recreational Needs Study for the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Local Government Area. The Study is…
READSteph to Open Jubilee Park Playground
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke will be in Cootamundra on Thursday 12 March to officially open the new playground equipment in Cootamundra’s Jubilee Park. Ms Cooke will also unveil the…
READGundagai Community Wellbeing day
After a summer of drought, fire and storms, Gundagai community will have the opportunity to participate in a Community Wellbeing day. A joint initiative from Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Gundagai Neighbourhood…
READCouncil tip under surveillance
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), has completed the installation of new CCTV cameras at the Cootamundra Waste Depot. 12 cameras were installed to monitor movements throughout the precinct and enable staff…
READCelebrating International Women’s Day
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), will co-host an event with the Cootamundra Development Corporation, to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). The event will be held at Cootamundra’s Dusty Road Coffee Roasters…
READChanged traffic conditions on Olympic Highway near Cootamundra -February 2020
Motorists are advised changed traffic conditions will be in place from this week on the Olympic Highway as Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council continues road maintenance work at near Cootamundra. The Olympic…
READEntering the next phase for Gundagai Sewerage Treatment Plan
A Pre-Tender meeting with Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) officers, NSW Government Public Works Advisory executives, Consultants and prospective tenderers was held in Gundagai last Thursday to discuss the plans, scope…
READRegister Companion Animals, Residents Advised.
The Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council will be undertaking an audit of the NSW Companion Animal Register of cats and dogs over the coming 8-10 weeks that are currently unregistered. Microchip Identification…
READDigital Detox
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) will be holding Digital Detox programmes at the Cootamundra Library during 2020. Are you sick of swiping, scrolling, and staring at a screen? Worn out by…
READHume Highway Closed
HUME HIGHWAY CLOSED: Information supplied to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Manager Regulatory Services advices residents and visitors that the Hume Highway is closed at Mittagong because of smoke over the road…
READWORK COMMENCES ON NEW NETBALL COURTS
Cootamundra’s netball fraternity will soon be enjoying new courts thanks to the NSW State Government Stronger Country Communities Fund, Round Two grant. Work commenced last week, with CootamundraGundagai Regional Council…
READWin a Swag with your Plan B
Residents across the region are urged to consider a Plan B, when participating in Christmas activities that will see them drinking alcohol. Plan B is an initiative between the Cootamundra…
READEmergency services urge Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council LGA to Get Ready for summer.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is encouraging families, friends and neighbours to use the start of summer as the start of a conversation about being aware of and prepared for seasonal…
READHold My Hand at Gundagai Preschool
Road Safety was the order of the day for the students at Gundagai Preschool on Tuesday morning. The students were treated to a visit from Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) mayor…
READFree Microchipping in Cootamundra
Residents across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) area are urged to have their companion animals (dogs and cats) microchipped. Council is currently undertaking free microchipping days. Cootamundra residents will be…
READBig Improvements at Gundagai Swimming Pool
With the 2019/2020 Summer swimming season about to get underway, Gundagai residents and visitors are set to enjoy a host of improvements undertaken at the local swimming pool. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional…
READSwimming Pool Set for Big Splash
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC) Cootamundra outdoor swimming pool will open on Monday 18th November for the 2019/2020 Summer Swimming Season. Part of the pool grounds are currently closed off due…
READAdded Signage to Keep Our Kids Safe
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC) recent partnership with The Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation (LBD) has seen an increase in signage around region to include Preschools and Schools. Additional Hold My Hand…
READCommunity Garden Becoming a Reality
The Gundagai Community Garden Project has seen raised planting beds and new water tanks installed recently. The project is the result of a Stronger Country Communities Round Two Grant, an…
READCoota’s Men’s Shed On the Move
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) and the Cootamundra Men’s Shed Organisation are currently undertaking a relocation project that will see the Men’s Shed group move to new premises in Hovell Street…
READFree Microchipping For Companion Animals
Residents across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) area are urged to have their companion animals (dogs and cats) microchipped. Council will hold two free microchipping days during November. Companion animal…
READAppreciation Shown
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC), free camping RV friendly sites attract a large number of visitors each year. CGRC officers who maintain these sites are often complimented or little notes left…
READHistory Reinstated
The enjoyment of studying history in Stockinbingal has been enhanced with the replacement of story boards throughout the village. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), have exchanged the old story boards which…
READProgress on Projects Update
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), Councillors were shown a presentation on Tuesday afternoon, which gave them a visual update to the status of projects currently being undertaken by CGRC. The Cootamundra…
READMCMURRAY LANDS TOP JOB
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), concluded the recruitment process for the role of General Manager at an extraordinary meeting held yesterday (17 October 2019). The position of General Manager is to…
READCemetery Improvements Continue.
Improvements across the Cootamundra –Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC) cemeteries has continued with the installation of new non-denominational beams at South Gundagai, Nangus, Coolac and Tumblong Cemeteries. The new non-denominational beams…
READRESIDENTS INVITED TO COMMENT ON RURAL LAND STRATEGY
Cootamundra –Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), draft rural land strategy is now on public exhibition. Residents are invited to comment on the strategy by Friday 1 November 2019. The merger two…
READWork soon to begin on Carberry Park Transformation
The long awaited adventure playground for Gundagai’s Carberry Park will soon be a reality with preliminary earthworks to commence on the site in this month. The adventure park will promote…
READFUN IN THE PARK AT GUNDAGAI for 2019 Grandparents Day
The whole family will enjoy the Fun in the Park event at Gundagai’s Carberry Park on Friday 25th October from 5pm. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), in conjunction with the Gundagai…
READ2019 Grandparents Day Celebrations in Cootamundra
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), in conjunction with the Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre and Gundagai and Cootamundra Libraries, will host events on the 25th October 2019 to celebrate Grandparents Day 2019. Cootamundra…
READRecognition of Achievements
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council are calling for residents and community organisations to nominate deserving people within the region for the 2019 Australia Day Awards. Nominations are now open and will be…
READTourism and Economic Development Officer Appointed
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC) new Tourism and Economic Development Officer for Cootamundra, Ms Jeana Bell has been appointed. A local girl from Coolac, Jeana is excited about her appointment and…
READCootamundra 2050 Strategy Community Comment Invited
16 October 2019 Cootamundra 2050 Strategy Community Comment Invited The need for a Cootamundra Town Strategy was identified as being required for the formulation of the new Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Environmental…
READWork to commence on new playground for Jubilee Park
Cootamundra’s Jubilee Park is set to receive a major transformation, with the installation of new playground equipment. Work will commence on the Stronger Communities Fund major project within the next…
READ60km/h speed zone extended in Stockinbingal
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) and Transport for NSW (TfNSW), will extend the 60km/h speed zone on Burley Griffin Way at Stockinbingal. Following requests from residents, TfNSW carried out a review…
READ40km/h HPAA delivers safest alternative for Gundagai’s Main Street
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) have confirmed Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC) request for the implantation of a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) in Gundagai’s main street Sheridan Street. The 900…
READ2019 Citizenship Ceremony
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) welcomed two new citizens at an Australian citizenship ceremony on Friday 6 September 2019. CGRC mayor Cr Abb McAlister said the ceremony was an opportunity for…
READNew Undercover Training Arena
The Gundagai Pony Club now has an undercover enclosed training area. The huge 61×36 metre structure is almost complete. Completely covered, the steel construction can be used by all horse…
READBeing Water Wise
Water! It’s a precious commodity, and with the long dry spells the region has been enduring Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is urging residents to be Water Wise. Whilst the residents…
READSouthside Toot a reality
Watching a game of rugby league at Gundagai’s Anzac Park next season will be a more pleasurable experience when the long awaited “Southside Supporters” toilet facilities are in operation. Work…
READAccess to Pool almost complete
Work on a 25 metre long zero depth entry ramp at the Gundagai Swimming pool is almost complete, with water proofing membranes being installed this week. The ramp has been…
READStaying in Touch with Road Safety
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), Road Safety Officer, Anthony Carroll invites all community groups throughout the regions to express their interest in hosting a Road Safety Information Session. In conjunction with…
READGrand Plans for Dog on the Tuckerbox Site
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) councillors voted to enter into an agreement with Canberra based property developers Paramount Concrete Constructions Pty Ltd on Tuesday night. The extraordinary meeting was called so…
READAerodrome Projects Underway
The Stronger Country Communities Round Two (SCCFR2) funding has enabled Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) to construct a starting pad surface on the current runway at the aerodrome suitable for drag…
READCoota Bin Notices to assist with efficient garbage collection
Residents in Cootamundra will soon see notices attached to their garbage bins. The notices will advise residents of new regulations regarding the collection of bin services. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC),…
READ2019 Local Government Week
Local Government Week is a great opportunity to showcase and celebrate the work and services councils provide to their communities. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council uses the week to encourage the community…
READSPORTING FACILITIES UPGRADE FOR THE COOTAMUNDRA COUNTRY CLUB
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is currently managing a project for the Cootamundra Country Club with funds from the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The project will ensure the long-term sustainability…
READDog On The Tuckerbox Site Closed
CGRC wishes to advise the historic Dog On the Tuckerbox Site will be closed for major works as of today (1st August 2019), the site will reopen on 10th August…
READTradies and Service Providers call out
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) are calling on professional service providers register their details with Council’s procurement section. Council acknowledges that submitting tenders or responding to expressions of interest can require…
READCommunity callout for Cootamundra Flood Study
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is currently undertaking the Cootamundra Flood Study. The Flood Study is based on current flood modelling techniques and industry guidance, and once completed, will give Council a…
READRestricted Access Reminder
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) reminds heavy vehicle operators of their obligations when travelling on roads across the Region. Information from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), South West Region Operations…
READAnzac Park Improvements
The home of the Gundagai Tigers and a host of junior sporting venues, is currently undergoing a rejuvenation by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC). New fencing is being installed to protect…
READRoadside Firewood Collection Prohibited
Winter has arrived, and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) residents are being reminded that the collection of firewood from all roadsides across the Council Region is prohibited. CGRC Manager of Regulatory…
READWeights and Load Checks
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council wishes to advise road users, in particular heavy transport operators that South East Weight of Loads Group (SEWOLG), will be in our region during the first week…
READNew Swipe Card at Cootamundra Town Pool
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is encouraging residents who use the Cootamundra Town Pool to purchase a Members swipe card for ease of entry into the Pool The new entry gates…
READTennis Anyone?
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP, made a visit to Stockinbingal on Saturday to open the newly resurfaced tennis courts. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), has recently completed the $100,000 project…
READDrone Provides Accurate Aerial Mapping
Cootamundra residents will soon be hearing the buzz of drone overhead. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s drone will flying around the streets of Cootamundra during June and July. The drone will provide…
READProgress on Main Street Amenities Block
The 900 metre dash to the nearest toilet will soon be a past memory, for shoppers and visitors to Gundagai’s main street, Sheridan Street. Rising from the ground is the…
READProjects Being Delivered
The Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has so far completed over $8 million in projects. A recent workshop for CGRC Project Management Team has revealed some interesting facts and figures on…
READHigh Priority for Bridge
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), has given the replacement of Bongolong Creek Bridge high priority. The Bongolong Creek Bridge is located on Burra Rd approximately 18kms from Gundagai. The bridge was…
READReporting Faulty Streetlights
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, (CGRC) would like to inform residents on how they can report faulty streetlights. Residents have the option of calling CGRC administration offices and report the location of…
READWallendbeen Engages
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council held the first of two community engagement sessions with Wallendbeen residents on Wednesday evening. 26 members of the Wallendbeen community were able to have hands on input…
READWhere will you be in 2050?
Council is undertaking community consultation during the month of June for the Cootamundra town strategy – Cootamundra 2050: My Place, My Town. Primarily a land use planning document, Cootamundra 2050…
READWrestling With Weeds
Weed management is an integral part of sustainable agriculture, sound environmental management and the maintenance of biosecurity that underpins our rural industries. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), undertakes a strict weed…
READRecycle those household batteries
Residents across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) region are being encouraged to recycle household batteries, with an initiative from the NSW EPA and Community Recycling Centres. Residents can source a…
READDraft Operational Plan on Display
A resolution passed at a Council Workshop held on 13 May 2019, has seen that the Draft Operational Plan inclusive of the LTFP/ Budget, Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges…
READGobarralong Road Upgrade
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has completed the widening and sealing of a two kilometre section of Gobarralong Road. The road has been widened to nine metres with an eight metre…
READCall Out For Volunteers
In 2001 when a group of passionate Cootamundra volunteers formed the Cootamundra Heritage Centre, little did they realise their efforts would not only promote the history of the town and…
READNew Garbage Truck Joins Fleet
SMILE YOUR BIN IS ON CAMERA There was a feeling of excitement in the air at Cootamundra-Regional Council’s Cootamundra depot last week, when a new garbage truck was delivered. Fitted…
READNew Service for Lost and Found Pets
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s (CGRC) Regulatory staff in conjunction with a local information technology consultant have developed an app that allows the Council to record movements of Companion Animals (Cats or…
READCall to participate in Recreational Needs Study
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is currently calling for community input into a Recreational Needs Study. Council is working with consultants, Tredwell Management, to undertake the study. This study will contribute…
READLindley Park Gundagai
Installation of playground equipment at Lindley Park is well underway. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) received a grant of $50,000 from the NSW State Government Social Housing Community Improvement Fund Round…
READNEW ATTRACTION FOR BRADMAN BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
Cootamundra’s Bradman Birthplace museum has a new attraction. The addition of a story board display of the great batsman’s life has been installed in the Bradman Birthplace Cottage in Adams…
READNBN Co urges Australians to be vigilant of scammers amid rise in calls
NBN Co, the company building and upgrading Australia’s telecommunications and broadband network, is urging residents to be wary of scammers impersonating the wholesale network provider. Today new information has been…
READTECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER APPOINTED
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READMAYOR STEPS OUT AT MORLEYS CREEK
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READSheridan-West Street Intersection
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council staff, in consultation with the Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Police, and CGRC Traffic Committee have been reviewing intersection design options for the Sheridan-West Street intersection. The…
READFUNDING OPEN FOR GRASSROOTS REGIONAL EVENTS
The NSW Government is calling for organisers of all new events planned to be held in rural and regional NSW from January to June next year, to apply for grants…
READWork on plant continues.
Earthworks on Gundagai’s new sewerage treatment plant has progressed with the installation of a large embankment constructed to house the sewerage treatment plant buildings. The embankment has been built by…
READSaleyard Manager a voice on peak livestock body.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s Saleyards Manager Mr Jeff White has been elected as President of the Australian Saleyard Managers Association (ASMA), for the third year. ASMA represents 30 saleyards across Australia.…
READMorley’s Creek Fishing Platform a reality.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has begun work on installing a fishing platform on Morleys Creek at Gundagai. The project has been funded with a grant from the NSW Government Department of…
READPlans in pipeline
Representatives from Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and Killard Infrastructure Pty Ltd met in Cootamundra last week to discuss and inspect the Cootamundra water main replacement project. Killard Infrastructure has been engaged…
READCelebrating “The Don’s” 110
Free entry is being offered to the Sir Donald Bradman Birthplace Museum in Adams Street Cootamundra on Saturday 25th August and Monday 27th August to commemorate “The Don’s” 110 birthday.…
READLocal Government Week 2018
24th July 2018 The Power of Community is the theme for Local Government Week in 2018. Running from 30th July to 5th August Local Government Week provides the perfect opportunity…
READConstruction of sewer and water mains new bridge
25th July 2018 Contractors and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council employees have been undertaking works to replace the bridge supporting the sewer and water main pipes across Muttama Creek. The old structure…
READNAIDOC WEEK 2018
5 July 2018 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council will celebrate NAIDOC week this year with a variety of events across both towns. The theme in 2018 is Because of Her We Can! The…
READCOOTAMUNDRA TENNIS COURTS REVAMPED
3rd July 2018 Cootamundra’s town tennis courts are currently undergoing a major upgrade, with the resurfacing of six courts, installation of four Hot Shots courts, replacement of fencing and gates,…
READPOOL USERS UNDERCOVER
28th June 2018 Summer may seem a way off yet nonetheless Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is using the time to ensure users of the Cootamundra Memorial Swimming Pool complex will be…
READMAYOR UPSET OVER CUTS
28 June 2018 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council mayor Cr Abb McAlister has replicated the comments from Wagga Wagga City Council deputy mayor Cr Dallas Tout, who has criticised the NSW State Government…
READPERSISTENCE PAYS OFF
27 June 2018 Years of dedication, hard work and persistence came to fruition on Friday afternoon with the official opening of the new amenities block at Stan Crowe Oval. The…
READSEWERAGE TREATMENT WORKS BEGIN
27 June 2018 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has commenced work on the construction of the planned new sewerage treatment works in Gundagai. This phase of the project includes the construction of…
READHERITAGE FOCUS FOR WALLENDBEEN
26th June 2018 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has been awarded a grant of $95,000 for a three stage project that will see the revitalisation of the Wallendbeen Heritage Conservation Area…
READTHREE-WAYS BRIDGE OPENS TO TRAFFIC
The Three-Ways Bridge on the Adjungbilly Road was reopened to traffic on 17th May. The bridge has been undergoing works since April, with road diversions in place. The old bridge…
READSMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
20 June 2018 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and the Riverina Business Enterprise Centre have partnered up to offer two workshops for local businesses on How to Excel in Sales and Customer Service.…
READCOUNCIL RECEPTION IN LIBRARY
19 June 2018 Cootamundra residents wishing to make personal contact with Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council will have noticed that the reception centre for Council has been temporarily located in the Cootamundra Library…
READCALLING AUSTRALIA HOME
13 June 2018 Citizenship ceremonies across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area on Tuesday saw two residents take up Australian Citizenship. On Tuesday morning Tumblong resident Anne Bayford, took the Pledge and…
READSAFETY FOR RANGERS AND ANIMALS
7th June 2018 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has introduced a new safety system for capturing, transporting and holding impounded animals, in particular dogs with the fitting of K-9 Kubes fitted to…
READDELIVERY OF WATER FUNDING ON THE TABLE
7 June 2018 A delegation from the NSW State Government Office of the Regional Infrastructure Coordinator visited Gundagai and Cootamundra on Tuesday. The representatives met with CGRC mayor, Cr Abb McAlister…
READA STEP CLOSER FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
6th June 2018 Cootamundra’s Water Main Replacement Program moved a step closer to reality last week. The Stronger Communities Fund project which was allocated a $2 million budget has now…
READSHERIDAN STREET CELEBRATIONS
The crowds turned out on Friday 27 April in Gundagai to attend the official opening of the new main street. Sheridan Street shone as towns’ people, visitors and tourists flocked…
READAnzac Day Street Parade – Changes to Traffic Arrangements (Cootamundra and Gundagai)
Due to the increased requirements for protection of the public during public events especially for street parades, changes to the road closures for the ANZAC Day march and future street…
READStronger Communities Fund projects improve community assets.
22 February 2018 The $1 million in Stronger Communities Fund grants to local organisations has seen over $637,000 worth of projects delivered to our community organisation in just over 12 months…
READLions Vans Delivered
19 February 2018 Cootamundra Lions Club have taken delivery of two catering vans thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Stronger Communities Fund. The Stronger Communities Fund is an initiative of…
READCowcumbla Street causeway/Gundagai Road turning lanes
Safety improvements completed for local causeway crossing 19 February 2018 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has completed the improvements to the Gundagai Road and Cowcumbla Street intersection in Cootamundra. The upgrades will provide…
READAdventure Playground comments welcomed.
20 February 2018 Adventure Playground comments welcomed. The concept plans for Gundagai’s large scale adventure playground are now on public display at the Gundagai Library, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council administration office and…
READAnzac Day Street Parade – Changes to Traffic Arrangements (Cootamundra and Gundagai)
Due to the increased requirements for protection of the public during public events especially for street parades, changes to the road closures for the ANZAC Day march and future street…
READGundagai Netball Courts Upgrade
Gundagai’s town netball courts will receive an upgrade thanks to funds from the NSW State Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The fund which is administered by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has $200,000…
READStockinbingal Bowling Club freshen up
The Stronger Communities Fund, an initiative of the NSW Government and administered by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has provided a much needed grant to the Stockinbingal Bowling Club. The club has…
READExpert on adventure parks visit
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has been fortunate to gain expert advice from Tamworth Regional council’s Projects and Assets officer Grant Reeckmann. Reeckmann toured Cootamundra and Gundagai on Wednesday and Thursday this week…
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