Over $43 million in works to transform Brewarrina Shire

Brewarrina Shire Council is set to undertake its most extensive works program in the shire’s history, investing more than $43.5 million to shape a vibrant and contemporary future for its residents and visitors.

The extensive schedule of works, including major developments, new facilities, transformations of public spaces, widespread road upgrades and infrastructure advancements, will take place across Brewarrina, Goodooga, Weilmoringle, Gongolgon and many places in between, with some of the projects already underway.

Brewarrina Shire Council General Manager David Kirby said the next 12 months will see the largest investment into the community this shire has ever experienced, that he was proud to be revealing the full scope of works for the next year and beyond.

“We’ve worked extremely hard to plan for and secure the required funding to reshape the future for our community,” Mr Kirby said.

“Our extensive program of works over the next 12 months and beyond will see the heart of the shire, the Brewarrina town centre, undergo a $6 million transformation into a vibrant, modern and inviting gathering place and hub, and the construction of an incredible $11 million youth and indoor sports centre.

The extremely popular Four Mile Reserve on the river will also undergo a major $1.5 million redevelopment including a new pontoon jetty, amenities, roads and pathways.

“Of huge significance to our First Nations people and important in helping our country acknowledge the past, we’ll be upgrading facilities at the Hospital Creek Memorial, including new seating, signage and parking, and at the Old Brewarrina Mission." […]

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