Council Column

Week commencing 3 August 2026

RATES AND WATER

Rates notices have been issued for this part of the year. Information regarding rates in relation to land valuations is available on Council’s website.

Payments can be made online at https://eservices.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/eservice/start.do.

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

The next Ordinary Meeting of Lachlan Shire Council will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the Condobolin Council Chambers, commencing at 2pm.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Plant Operator Level 2 - Condobolin
  • Plant Operator Reticulation Maintenance - Condobolin

For more information about our vacancies, visit Careers or call our HR team on 02 6895 1900.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT

For all information on the below, visit Tenders & Procurement

Request for Quotation: RFQ2026/2 - Front Counter Renewal

Council is seeking quotation for the renewal of front counters at the Administration Buildings in both Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo.

RFQ submissions close on Friday 28 August 2026 at 4pm.

Expression of Interest: Q2025/22 - Lot 1 DP 16576 - 260 Kiacatoo Rd Condobolin

Council is seeking EOI for approximately 27.5 Ha or 67.95 acres of land at 260 Kiacatoo Road.

EOI registrations are now open and will remain open until the block is licensed.

TOURISM UPDATE

The Variety Bash will visit Condobolin on Tuesday 11 August 2026. More than ninety vehicles are expected to stop in Condobolin for lunch. The Lachlan Shire tourism precinct is the official departure checkpoint for participants.

PROJECTS UPDATES

Memorial Park Flood Resilience and Betterment

Concreting foundation works commence for the Toilet Block.

Installation of play equipment to commence.

Installation underway for BBQ Shelter within the play equipment area.

SRA Flood Recovery

Netball Courts surface renewal works to be complete.

Substandard electrical infrastructure design works and RFQ complete.

Cricket pitch replacements to commence.

Drainage, parking, goal post, still in planning phase.

Lake Cargelligo Cemetery Footpath

If weather permits, works to be completed.

ROADS UPDATES

Grading and storm damage repairs have been completed on several sealed and unsealed roads around the Shire in July, as well as slashing, vegetation control and patching.

Works planned for August

  • SR64 Platina Road Widen and Construction
  • SR185 Yelkin Road Widen and Construction
  • Driftway Road Bridge guard rail replacement

WATER AND SEWER UPDATES

Condobolin Bore Fields II

Works under this grant are completed.

Sewer Rehabilitation and Investigation

The cleaning stage of the targeted sewer mains around the shire has been completed.

Additional manhole repair work has been ordered near McGregor St, Tasker St, Busby St and Officers Parade (Condobolin).

Works will continue until around September.