Parkes Shire Council

Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards close tomorrow Friday 6 December 2024 at 5pm! Don't miss out on nominating a deserving individual or group who have made a positive impact on our community. The three award categories include: ⭐Community Awards ⭐Cultural Awards ⭐Sporting Awards For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3T7IzPE

Parkes Shire Council is thrilled to announce our success at the 2024 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards, where we took home: 🏅 Division A (population <30,000) 🏅 Overall Winner of the Natural Environment Protection & Enhancement: On-Ground Works Award for our Parkes Wetlands Development! Representing Council, Michael and Hannah from our Environment and Sustainability team were honoured to accept the award at the ceremony.💚 These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of councils across NSW in protecting and enhancing our environment. Thank you to our dedicated team and community for supporting this important project, which highlights our commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. Together, we’re building a greener future! 🌏

Parkes Shire Council is proud to be a part of this year's UNITE campaign for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Memorial Hill was illuminated orange last night and will be until 10 December for the 16 Days of Activism as part of the campaign. We invite our community to join in the campaign by lighting up orange with us and sharing your photos in the comments.🧡 For more information, visit: bit.ly/4i1nkcV #NoExcuse

Don't forget nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are still open! The three award categories include: ⭐Community Awards ⭐Cultural Awards ⭐Sporting Awards We encourage everyone to nominate deserving individuals and groups who have made a positive impact on our community. Nominations close Friday 6 December 2024 at 5pm. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3T7IzPE

Council is inviting community feedback on two draft flood study reports currently on public exhibition until 5pm Thursday 28 November 2024. 📍Cookamidgera Draft Flood Study Report Focus: Quart Pot Creek and Bartley’s Creek (Flagstone Creek) 📍 Bogan Gate and Gunningbland Draft Flood Study Report Focus: Gunningbland Creek, Blowclear Creek, Botfields Creek, and their tributaries Other flood studies currently underway include: - East Parkes (Goobang Creek) Flood Study - Parkes Town Flood Study - Trundle Flood Study For more information or to download a submission form, visit: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsjjjpHs 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyyigabV

🚧 Funding Secured for Stronger, Safer Roads in Parkes Shire! 🌟 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to receive over $6.7 million through the Regional Transport Resilience Fund (RTRF) to repair and upgrade vital transport infrastructure damaged by the 2022 floods. These projects will help build a more resilient road network, ensuring our community stays connected and prepared for future natural disasters. What’s coming to Parkes Shire? 🚧 A new bridge on The Bogan Way between Trundle and Parkes 🚧 A new bridge on Middle Trundle Road 🚧 Installation of culverts and causeways at various locations on Middle Trundle Road. 🚧 The installation of new concrete causeways as part of Council’s causeway improvement program. This funding is part of the Albanese and Minns Governments’ $32 million RTRF, supporting Central West councils in recovering and rebuilding after the devastating floods. To read the full media release, visit: https://bit.ly/4hVjFxi Stay tuned over the coming weeks for further details on these projects.

🎓 Parkes Shire students undertaking their first year of full-time university studies in 2025 are encouraged to apply for a Jack Scoble Scholarship. Supported by Parkes Shire Council, the Jack Scoble Scholarship offers local students the opportunity to receive funding to put towards their tertiary studies, such as the purchase of a laptop and textbooks, relocation and accommodation costs. Applications close Friday 17 January 2025 at 10am, and recipients will be announced in early 2025. For more information, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/48HPmpD

🚚🚜🧑🌾 Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as farm machinery and trucks mobilise for a big harvest across regional NSW. Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils' Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said "if you see a vehicle displaying an oversize sign, the vehicle will be wider, longer or higher than a normal vehicle. They may also be accompanied by a pilot vehicle with flashing lights and warning signs." “When approaching an oversize vehicle you should: be patient, reduce your speed and wait for a safe opportunity to pass. Remember if you can't see the vehicle's mirrors, chances are they can't see you." Take extra care on the roads this harvest 🚗 Read more 👉 bit.ly/3YZH1KM

Recently, Council hosted the official opening of Parkes' first water play space at Kelly Reserve! 🫗 Moduplay Group, the project contractor, has created an engaging recreational space inspired by the natural features of the local Lachlan catchment. Informative signage brings Parkes' water story to life, offering a fun, educational experience for all ages. Stage 2 of the upgrades also included the installation of a ninja course, inclusive carousel, and toddler-friendly equipment, making Kelly Reserve a destination for everyone to enjoy. The official opening provided a wonderful opportunity to recognise the team involved in bringing this project to life. With inclusivity and accessibility at the core of the design, this space ensures everyone can join in the fun! This project was jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, the NSW Government’s Places to Play grant, Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations, and Parkes Shire Council. We’re also proud to announce that the water play space received the NSW Tidy Towns Liveable Town Award (Population Category C, Joint Winner)! If you haven't already, come check out Parkes’ award-winning space 🏆

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.