Council Column

Week commencing 26 January 2026

RATES & WATER

A reminder for upcoming Rates installment on 28/02/2026. Water meters are expected to be read throughout February.

If you have difficulty paying your rates or water accounts, please contact our Revenue team to discuss payment options.

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

To receive your rates and water notices by email, register at https://registrations.pml.com.au/lachlanshire.

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

The next Ordinary Meeting of Lachlan Shire Council will be held on Wednesday, 25th February 2026 in the Condobolin Council Chambers commencing at 2:00pm.

EMPLOYMENT OPPURTUNITIES

  • Casual Advanced Early Childcare Educator
  • Plant Operator Reticulation Maintenance (Tottenham)
  • Plant Mechanic - closing 03/02/2026
  • Coordinator Children Services - closing 05/02/2026
  • Trainee Early Child Care Educator - closing 05/02/2026

For information about our vacancies, visit www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au or call Human Resources on 02 6895 1900.

PROJECT UPDATE

Lake Cargelligo Airport Runway Lighting Upgrade

Upgrades to the runway lighting system at Lake Cargelligo Airport are scheduled to begin in April.

Lake Cargelligo Road upgrade near Nilssons Lane

Work to raise Lake Cargelligo Road near Nilssons Lane is expected to commence in the second week of February.

ROADS UPDATE

Flood Damage Restoration

Flood restoration works on unsealed roads have now been completed, with a small number of works remaining to be completed by contractors.

Gravel Re-sheeting

Gravel re-sheeting works have been completed on Albert Road and Moira Vale Road.

Construction Works

Road widening and reconstruction works have been completed on Pillinger Drive, Yelkin Road and Springvale Road.

WATER & SEWER UPDATE

Condobolin Water Treatment Plant

The new chlorine system has arrived with the system cutover planned once the weather cools down.

Condobolin Borefields II Scheme

Civil and mechanical works are completed. The final power supply connection is scheduled by the end of February 2026.

Lachlan St SPS Upgrade

The upgrade of Lachlan St SPS is completed with the new refurbished and upgraded sewage pump station is now operational.

Tottenham Effluent Disposal System

The effluent dam construction has started, and the overall project is expected to be completed in 4-5 months (weather permitting).

Current water restrictions:

  • Condobolin - Level 2
  • Lake Cargelligo - Level 1
  • Tottenham - Level 4
  • Albert - Level 4
  • Tullibigeal - Level 1 
  • Burcher - Level 6 
  • Fifield - Level 6

More information at here. 

 

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