Earthworks underway for the new Parkes Wetlands project Published on 08 June 2023 The development of the new Parkes Wetlands is underway, with local contractor Steve Magill Earthmoving (SME) awarded the tender to carry out the earthworks. This project will redevelop Parkes' former Sewage Treatment Plant maturation ponds into the Parkes Wetlands; a high-value, hydrologically complex wetland, capable of supporting a diverse range of native fauna and flora. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Keeping the roads safe during sowing Published on 31 May 2023 Agricultural machinery owners and operators are invited to get road ready ahead of the 2023 sowing season, by picking up a free 'Moving Harvest Machinery' USB from all agricultural machinery retailers and rural supply stores in the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shires areas. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Double demerits for June long weekend Published on 25 May 2023 Motorists across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas are being reminded to drive safely over the King's Birthday long weekend as double demerit points come into force. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Pool amenities major upgrade Published on 18 May 2023 Parkes Aquatic Centre is set to receive a complete overhaul of the female amenities thanks to the NSW Government's Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Registrations open for Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Published on 15 May 2023 Registrations are open for this year's Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum, which will be held at the Forbes Inn on Thursday 8 June. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Get your yellow ribbon for National Road Safety Week 2023 Published on 11 May 2023 Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils will be getting behind National Road Safety Week 2023 with a range of activities.The Week runs from 14 - 21 May and highlights the impact of road trauma and how to reduce it. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Helping learner drivers become safer drivers workshop Published on 10 May 2023 Parents and supervisors of local learner drivers are encouraged to attend a free workshop which will be held at the Cooke Park Pavilion in Parkes on Tuesday 23 May. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Youth actor auditions for 2023 mock crash Published on 08 May 2023 The Councils' Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, is encouraging local up-and-coming youth actors to audition to be part of this road safety initiative which has seen a 27% reduction in crashes involving young drivers since its inception more than 10 years ago. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$4 Million Boost For Parkes Shire Community And Infrastructure Project Published on 05 May 2023 Parkes Shire Council has secured $4,034,244 in NSW Government funding under round 9 of the Resources for Regions grant program for six community and infrastructure projects. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free Child Restraint Checks Published on 03 May 2023 Parkes Shire Council are ensuring that children are safe and secure when travelling in vehicles with free child restraint checks by Authorised Child Restraint Fitters in Parkes on Friday 12 May 2023. Tagged as: , Media Releases