Quirindi Advocate

25/04/2022

PUBLIC NOTICE - INTERRUPTION TO WERRIS CREEK WATER SUPPLY, 3 MAY 2022 BETWEEN 10AM AND 2PM

Work on the Quipolly Water Project is progressing well and on 3 May between 10am and 2pm, work will be undertaken in Werris Creek on a significant and essential part of the project.

A planned interruption to the Werris Creek water supply is to allow the fitting of improved pipework at the reservoir off Gordon Street and to connect the new reservoir.

This work will enable Liverpool Plains Shire Council to reduce the effect on consumers for future shutdowns.

Supply Interruption is for the 3 May between the hours of 10am and 2pm. In the event of bad weather or issues on the 3rd, there may be an interruption on 4tMay between 10am to 2pm.

During the scheduled shutdown consumers are asked to not use any water, other than for toilet flushing. Some consumers may experience some dirty water following the interruption to water supply.

If you do, please contact Customer Service as soon as possible while the crew is still in the area.

For any enquires relating to this project please contact LPSC Water Services Staff, by telephoning 02 6746 1755.

Council apologises for any inconvenience.

07/03/2022

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is holding a series of community information sessions this week seeking input for its Community Strategic Plan: For more information visit - http://www.liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au/.../Our-Plains-Our...

We want you to add your comments to the Community Strategic Plan.
Visit this link and fill it on and hit the submit button: https://bit.ly/3vKlPKq

Due to a death of an Elder in the community, the Walhallow community information session for the Liverpool Plains Shire Council’s Community Strategic Plan is to be postponed to a date to be advised.

06/03/2022

Due to an error in the March 2 edition of the Quirindi Advocate, please see below for correct meeting times of the LPSC Community Strategic Plan Call to Action. We apologise sincerely for any inconvenience caused.

30/11/2021

Don't forget to vote this Saturday! Below are the profiles we did on each candidate in alphabetical order.

25/11/2021

If it's flooded - Forget it!

IMPORTANT FLOOD UPDATE FROM LIVERPOOL PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL

Council will close both pools in Quirindi and Werris Creek Friday, 26 November.

Council also wishes to advise that all sportsgrounds will be closed this weekend as well.
The Freedom Campground at Willow Tree is closed due to a flooded access causeway.

Council will be regularly updating its Facebook and Webpage: www.liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au with any important announcements regarding the weather and flooding.

Major roads and highways in your local area and any associated closures are often managed by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) www.livetraffic.com.au

During and immediately after significant floods and storms, please reconsider taking non-essential journeys to affected areas.
Do not attempt to drive through floodwater. Floodwater can damage roads, make causeways impassable and people that have tried to cross flooded roads have been swept away. Trees, powerlines and other debris can restrict access to affected areas after a severe storm.

Pictured: Floodwaters at the Whittaker Street bridge on Friday morning.

25/11/2021

George and Station Streets Quirindi are closed to heavy traffic in both directions as from Thursday 25 November 2021 until further notice. Road pavement failures between Henry Street and Pryor Street are being compounded by heavy vehicles.

22/11/2021

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council would like to advise the following roads are closed.

* The Gap Road - full length
* Coonabarabran Rd – full length Kamilaroi to Premer
* Lowes Creek Rd
* Warrah Ridge Rd
* Pollocks Lane
* Yorks Rd
* Johns Lane
* Slacksmiths Lane
* Gurton St Bridge
* Williewarina Rd

Council advises there will be water over the road in numerous locations and travel needs to be restricted as much as possible.
Any people not familiar with roads in Liverpool Plains Shire Council should not travel on them until advice from Council is provided via the Council page.

08/09/2021

Following representations made by Mayor, Councillor Doug Hawkins, supported by State MPs Kevin Anderson and David Layzell , Pfizer walk up vaccination clinics will be held at Werris Creek and Quirindi, facilitated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. No appointments will be necessary. Take this opportunity to get your vaccination and to get the Shire's rates up to the 70 - 80% benchmark set by State and Federal Government's for the easing of restrictions.

16/08/2021

Following the State Government’s announcement, on Saturday 14 August, of a State-wide lockdown, Liverpool Plains Shire Council is working on advice from NSW Health to abide by the NSW Public Health Orders with the health and safety of Council staff and the wider community of paramount importance.

Effective immediately, the following services and facilities will be temporarily closed in line with the NSW Public Health Orders.

• Quirindi and Werris Creek Libraries
• Plains Fitness Recreation Centre
• Royal Theatre Quirindi
• Willow Tree Visitor Information Centre
• Quirindi Caravan Park and the Shire’s Freedom Camping Grounds to new visitors
• Quirindi Showground
• Quirindi and Werris Creek Home Services have closed, but staff will continue to deliver essential services, including Meals On Wheels.

Facilities remaining open with limited staffing arrangements:
• LPSC’s Station Street Administration Centre
• Eastside Childcare Services
• Service NSW Agency George Street Quirindi
• Waste Management Facilities will remain open for essential services with contactless payment only. At Quirindi landfill only one vehicle can be at tip face at any given time. Return and earn is closed until further notice.

Please wear a mask and sign in with QR codes if you attend any of these locations. Under the Public Health Orders a reasonable excuse to leave your home is if you need to
• obtain food or other goods and services locally
• leave home to go to work if you cannot reasonably work from home and the business is allowed to be open
• leave home for education if it is not possible to do it at home
• exercise and take outdoor recreation in the local government area you live limited to within 5km from home as from Monday 16 August
• go out for medical or caring reasons, including obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination.
• Additional reasonable excuses can be found at https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/affected-regions -reasonable-excuses

More Covid-safe information can be accessed at https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe

Be kind, Keep safe and Vaccinate. We’re not safe until we’re all safe. You’ll find answers to all questions you may have regarding vaccination at https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/is-it-true/is-it-true-are-covid-19-vaccines-not-effective

For further information about the latest restrictions, health advice and testing clinic locations visit www.health.nsw.gov.au or contact the Service NSW COVID-19 hotline on 13 77 88.

07/08/2021

Advice from NSW Health – ⚠️PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT – NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTE OF CONCERN⚠️
🚆 Explorer Regional Train, from Broadmeadow to Armidale via Werris Creek: Thursday 29 July 11:40am to 5:30pm.
Anyone who travelled on this train service is a close contact and must get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, regardless of the result. NSW Health sends a text message to people who have checked in at close contact venues with further information. We also make a follow-up call to close contacts to discuss the isolation and testing requirements. If you have not received a text message, please call 1800 943 553.

19/07/2021

For the information of Currabubula community members

12/07/2021

Further health orders for regional NSW

Masks are now required in all indoor areas of construction sites throughout NSW.
There are now also additional restrictions on residents of NSW entering Greater Sydney.
A person cannot enter greater Sydney for the purpose of exercise or outdoor recreation:
A person can only enter greater Sydney for the purpose of obtaining goods or services if those goods or services are not reasonably available outside of greater Sydney.
A person can only enter greater Sydney for a funeral, memorial service or gathering afterwards if there are no more than 10 persons (including the person conducting the service).
A person over 18 who is leaving Greater Sydney must carry evidence showing their address and produce it to a police officer on request.