Works and Projects Update

Updates on projects, road, park and maintenance works happening across the Warrumbungle Shire.

Works are subject to weather conditions. Please plan your travel accordingly and allow extra time when works are taking place.

Week commencing 17 August 2026

The following works will be undertaken across the Shire weather permitting. Please drive with care around work zones and allow extra travel time.

Maintenance Grading

Baradine Town Streets

Lahey’s Creek Rd, Dunedoo

Pibbon Rd, Mendooran

Resheeting

Berowra Rd, Leadville

Ropers Rd, Binnaway

Shoulder Grading

Tucklan Rd, Dunedoo

Patching

Black Stump Way, Coolah north and south to Council boundary

Castlereagh Highway to Council boundary

Coonabarabran Rd to Council boundary

Golden Highway to Council boundary

Goolhi Rd to Council boundary

Newell Highway to Council boundary

Purlewaugh Rd to Council boundary

Slashing/Spraying

Mendooran Area

Napier Lane to Council boundary

Purlewaugh Rd to Council boundary

Ulamambri Rd to Council boundary

Sign Maintenance

Baradine Rd to Council boundary

Coonamble Rd to Council boundary

Digilah Rd to Council boundary

Forest Rd to Council boundary

To report an issue please visit Contact Council | Warrumbungle Shire Council or phone Council on 02 6849 2000.

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Maintenance grading works on Pibbon Rd

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Vegetation control around guard rails on Castlereagh Highway

Project Updates

Johns Crossing, Cumbil Road

Site works for construction of a new bridge over Baradine Creek on Cumbil Road are well underway. The works include demolition of the existing flood-damaged causeway, construction of a low level two-span bridge 24 metres long, bitumen sealed road approaches, scour protection to the embankments, and stabilisation of the creek banks. Demolition of existing causeway completed and concrete has been crushed for reuse in the road approaches.  Vegetation has been cleared and construction of bridge piles is underway. The project is expected to be completed late 2026.

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Johns Crossing on Cumbil Road – bridge piling construction underway.

Coolah Accessible Toilet: A shower room within the Council owned amenity building in central Coolah is being modified to enable construction of an accessible toilet. Installation of wall and floor tiles is underway. The building project also includes construction of a new concrete ramp and dedicated disability car parking space.

The project is jointly funded by Council and the NSW Government through the Local Small Commitments Allocation program.  The building works are expected to be completed late October.

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Coolah accessible toilet construction – floor and wall tiling underway

Coonabarabran No. 2 Oval Building Amenities and Kitchen Refurbishment: These works will provide improved facilities that better serve local sporting groups and the general public while meeting contemporary standards of safety, function and accessibility. The scope includes refurbishment of kitchen, toilet and general amenity areas, together with upgrades to core building systems including electrical, hydraulic and safety infrastructure. This project is underway with the contractors onsite and work is estimated to be completed by the end of December 2026.

Week commencing 10 August 2026

The following works will be undertaken across the Shire weather permitting. Please drive with care around work zones and allow extra travel time.

Maintenance Grading

Angus Rd, Baradine

Grandchester Rd, Mendooran

Lahey’s Creek Rd, Dunedoo

Pibbon Rd, Mendooran

Ulungra Springs Rd, Mendooran

Resheeting

Ropers Rd, Binnaway

State Forest Rd, Coolah

Shoulder Grading & Sealing

Tucklan Rd, Dunedoo

Patching

Baradine Rd, Baradine to Council Boundary

Golden Highway to Council Boundary

Gwabegar Rd, Baradine to Council Boundary

Purlewaugh Rd, Coonabarabran to Council Boundary

Slashing/Spraying

Gwabegar Rd, Baradine to Council Boundary

Indian Lane, Baradine

Mendooran Area

Guide Post Maintenance

Coolah Creek Rd, Coolah to Council Boundary

Vinegaroy Rd, Coolah to Council Boundary

To report an issue please visit Contact Council | Warrumbungle Shire Council or phone Council on 02 6849 2000.

Week commencing 27 July 2026

The following works will be undertaken across the Shire weather permitting. Please drive with care around work zones and allow extra travel time.

Maintenance Grading

Guinema Rd, Baradine

Pibbon Road, Mendooran

Resheeting

Dandry Lane, Coonabarabran

Gundare Rd, Coolah

Laheys Creek Rd, Dunedoo

Shoulder Grading

Tucklan Rd, Dunedoo

Patching

Black Stump Way, Southern End

Castlereagh Highway to Council Boundary

Coonabarabran Rd to Council Boundary

Golden Highway to Council Boundary

Mendooran Town Streets

Newell Highway to Council Boundary

Sealing Shoulders

Tucklan Road, Dunedoo

Slashing/Spraying

Coonabarabran Airport

Neilrex Area

Sign Maintenance

Black Stump Way, Coolah to Golden Highway

Black Stump Way, Coolah to Tambar Springs

Purlewaugh Rd Coonabarabran to Council Boundary

Vinegaroy Rd, Coolah to Council Boundary

To report an issue please visit Contact Council | Warrumbungle Shire Council or phone Council on 02 6849 2000.

Week commencing 20 July 2026

The following works will be undertaken across the Shire weather permitting. Please drive with care around work zones and allow extra travel time.

Maintenance Grading

Bon Vista Rd, Mendooran

Grandchester Rd, Mendooran

Ropers Rd, Binnaway

Ulungra Springs Rd, Mendooran

Resheeting

Guinema Rd, Baradine

Gundare Rd, Coolah

Lahey’s Creek Rd, Dunedoo

Shoulder Grading

Tucklan Rd, Dunedoo

Patching

Black Stump Way, Northern End

Castlereagh Highway to Council Boundary

Coonabarabran Rd to Council Boundary

Golden Highway to Council Boundary

Newell Highway to Council Boundary

Purlewaugh Rd

Timor Rd, Coonabarabran to Council Boundary

Slashing

Coonabarabran Airport

John’s Crossing, Cumbil Road

Site works for construction of a new bridge over Baradine Creek on Cumbil Road have commenced.  Known locally as Johns Crossing, the existing concrete causeway was damaged beyond repair during successive flood events in 2022 and the crossing has been closed to traffic ever since.

The works include demolition of the existing flood-damaged causeway, construction of a low level two-span bridge 24 metres long, bitumen sealed road approaches, scour protection to the embankments, and stabilisation of the creek banks.  The works are funded by NSW Reconstruction Authority through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Newcastle based contractor Toisch Pty Ltd was awarded the design and construct contract.  Site set up has been completed and works starting with demolition of the existing concrete causeway is underway.  The project is expected to be completed late 2026.

This project will restore an important road connection for farming properties on Cumbil Road and restore access to the western side of the Pilliga State Forest without the need for a 12km detour.

To report an issue please visit Contact Council | Warrumbungle Shire Council or phone Council on 02 6849 2000.