Closures

Temporary Road Closures

Paynes Crossing Bridge

Please be advised that council contractors will be undertaking maintenance works on Paynes Crossing Bridge, commencing on Monday 17 November.

These works are expected to take approximately 2 weeks, dependent on weather. During these works traffic will be reduced to 1 lane, with traffic control in place from 17–21 November and a full road closure from 24–25 November.

Occident and Pinchen Street, Nulkaba

As of 9 June 2023 Council will be installing the following traffic control treatments on Occident and Pinchen Street, Nulkaba:

  • The closure of Occident Street using barriers and signage, immediately north of the Kerlew Street Intersection.

Further updates on the reopening will be provided soon.


Other Closures

Temporary Playground Closure

Please be advised that a temporary closure will be in place at Log of Knowledge Playground, Pelaw Main for upcoming maintenance from Thursday 13 November-Friday 5 December (weather permitting). 

The closure is to facilitate routine maintenance, including installation of new sandstone border and new playground softfall.


Grass Sporting Fields

Following inspections of Council’s grass sporting fields today, all grounds are OPEN.

Please ensure risk assessments are always completed prior to the use of any sporting fields.


Centenary Park, Pelaw Main

Please be advised that Centenary Park, Pelaw Main is currently closed for use until further notice.


Thompson's Footbridge – Great North Road, Laguna

Please be aware that Thompson’s footbridge, Great North Road Laguna is currently closed due to to some safety concerns. The reopening date will be advised in the future. 


Watagans National Park

There are some major landslips on Heaton/Watagan Forest Road that have left much of the road pavement missing and constitutes a hazard to motorists.

Watagans National Park is currently closed (both ends i.e. Heaton Road and Watagan Forest Road).

Please refer to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for further update.  


Works and projects

For more information, view our current works and projects.

We make every effort to ensure disruptions to traffic, businesses, pedestrians and residents are minimised during works.