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Locality: Singleton, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6578 7290

Address: Cnr Queen St & Civic Ave 2330 Singleton, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURES 9am: - Moses Crossing is now closed and rising... - Cemetery Lane, Whittingham - Mitchell Line of Road between the New England Highway and Range Road Mudies Creek Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately For SES assistance phone 132 500

24.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS MONTH | Workshops In the Business Impact Survey run by Council in May 2020 and a follow up training survey run by Singleton Business Chamber in July 2020, our local businesses identified a support need for training and education in Financial planning and cashflow management and social media marketing. To address this need, we've organised a series of FREE workshops as part of Small Business Month.... Click on the links below to view more information and to register your spot. Building a Resilient Small Business - Financial & Business Fundamentals - https://www.facebook.com/events/2679888712285101 How to Make Your Social Media Marketing Work building your brand and business on social media - https://www.facebook.com/events/756129321619511 These events are proudly brought to you by Singleton Council in partnership with the Singleton Business Chamber

24.01.2022 A CRANE’S VIEW OF UPGRADES TO KELSO STREET SEWER PUMP STATION In a major milestone for Council’s $4.3 million upgrade of all three major sewer pump stations (Dunolly, Kelso Street and Bourke Street), a 400 tonne crane has lifted the concrete lid onto the new wet well at Kelso Street this week. The project has so far seen the demolition of the building that was on the site, followed by the demolition of the slab that was underneath the building to open up the well for a good c...lean, pour in concrete to create new channels to guide flows through the well, and reline the walls to bring it back up to a 50-year life span. The massive 400 tonne crane stopped traffic on Tuesday, after the new lid was precast onsite. With openings in the lid, it now provides safe access to get into the wet well to complete the rest of the works which include installing new pipes and pumps. Sewer pump stations are important because they take all the gravity-fed sewer from the houses around it to a low point and pump it through to the sewer treatment plant. The Kelso Street sewer pump station services about one-third of downtown Singleton. A smaller upstream pump station also pumps into the Kelso Street network. The Major Sewer Pump Stations upgrades project is a response to ageing infrastructure that posed risks to safety. Further efficiencies have also been created with the transformation of the Kelso and Bourke streets pump stations from dry wells to wet wells, meaning the pumps are fully submersible to provide additional capacity to cater for residential growth and in times of emergency. Dunolly sewer pump station is almost complete, and the Kelso Street pump station is expected to be back in normal operation before Christmas. Work on the Bourke Street pump station is also underway, with pits poured and trenching complete. In the new year the network will bypass the pump station to allow for new pipe work and a repeat of the Kelso Street project to demolish the building, precast a slab, put it on, and clean the wells.

24.01.2022 The Hunter NSW SES have issued an equipment and livestock warning for local farmers

24.01.2022 FLOOD WARNING # 2

24.01.2022 ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK | Did you know if your home was built before the 1990s there’s a good chance it has some asbestos?

23.01.2022 MAYOR REPEATS CALLS FOR A BETTER SINGLETON BYPASS OF THE NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY TO AVOID "BITTERSWEET" OUTCOME Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore has again called on the NSW Government to reconsider its plans for the Singleton bypass of the New England Highway and include a dual carriageway as well as a full interchange at Putty Road. She had already written to the to the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole this week to request a meeting as soon as possible, ahead... of comments by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack, Federal Member for New England Barnaby Joyce and Mr Toole in a statement today that the project was pushing ahead. With $560 million committed by the Australian Government last year, Mr Joyce said the bypass would be designed to cater for a later upgrade to a dual carriageway where required to meet future traffic demands. Cr Moore said she was committed to ensuring the best outcome for the people of Singleton and the people who drove through the local government area every day. The Australian and NSW governments say they are now seeking industry feedback on the best way to deliver the bypass, and what we’re hearing from our community and from the motorists who’ll be using the road is to make it dual lanes with a full interchange, she said. We also need to listen to the delivery truck drivers and the other motorists who service the Town Centre to understand what their needs are, and which way they need to get onto John Street. I’ve said repeatedly that I am whole-heartedly supportive of the concept of the Singleton bypass and the importance of this vital piece of infrastructure to our community, but we only get one chance to get it right. Cr Moore said she was thrilled with the commitment to start work on the project as soon as possible, but disappointed the design didn’t go far enough to plan for the community’s needs now and into the future. After years of lobbying, we don’t want the Singleton bypass of the New England Highway to become a bittersweet project, she said. We should be learning from the Hunter Expressway and the fortitude that was shown for the Branxton interchange to accommodate the future development at Huntlee, as well as the work of the local community to entice people to stop in Branxton from both directions. We have the opportunity to plan for the long-term, to provide the best possible outcome for our community. I don’t want the people of Singleton to come this far, only to be in the position of having to lobby for more money later on to address issues we’re raising now. . . . Sue Moore Singleton Mayor Paul Toole MP Michael McCormack MP Barnaby Joyce #SingletonBypass #singletonnsw #AusPol #NSWPol #nswroads NSW Roads

23.01.2022 They don’t call it the silly season for nothing. If you're heading out for some with friends and family these holidays, leave the car at home. #EnjoyOurRoadsSafely #WhatsYourPlanB

22.01.2022 Companies can have a positive impact on the environment by making small changes in how they produce and package products and how they how they plan for the products lifecycle. Tips to champion sustainability: Vote with your dollars: to encourage sustainable practices, support those that are taking real action to reduce their impact. For example, purchase products packed in packaging that is made from recycled content. Inspire your workplace: check out Planet Arcs War on W...aste for Business and help cause change in your organisation Sustainable living: employ a bin system at home that caters for waste separation, such as separate bins for general waste, recycling, food waste, cans and bottles and soft plastics. For your chance to win a $50 Spend in Singleton Gift Card, show us your home bin system! Post your pic in the comments below **Terms and Conditions apply, for more information visit https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/532/Planet-Ark-Recycling #NationalRecyclingWeek Planet Ark

22.01.2022 APPLY NOW | Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund We know community - led projects provide the best chance for people to recover and for our local community to build back strong and resilient. The Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund is now open for applications from community groups, NGO's and not-for-profits. ... To learn more, visit www.emergency.nsw.gov.au or https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/242 Funding closes at noon 10 November. #bushfirerecovery #disasterresilience

22.01.2022 The rural roads of Singleton have been taken over by lycra with the Cycling NSW Masters Road Championships! Hundreds of riders are taking on the 18km course today, with more racing tomorrow in Glendon and Broke on Sunday. A massive shoutout to our friends at Scotts Flat Rural Fire Brigade for your help marshalling at the car park, Kickscoffeeco. for keeping everyone caffeinated and local residents including David Shearer, Merve and Francis Schubert, and Ross and Cheryl Shea...rer for your offers to lend paddocks for car parking. Motorists are asked to take care on the roads at Glendon with the course covering Glendon Road, Roughit Lane, Elderslie Road and Gresford Road. Road closures will also take place in Broke on Sunday, including Rogers Street, Cochrane Street, Archer Street and Nelson Street. For results as they cross the line: https://cycling.org.au/nsw/masters2020 #NSWRoadMasters #SingletonHunterValley #SingletonNSW #visitnsw #nswtourism

21.01.2022 COUNCIL PHONE OUTAGE Council is currently experiencing a Telstra outage which is affecting all incoming and outgoing phone calls. In the interim, please email us via [email protected], talk to us via webchat on our website or visit us at Council's Administration Building or Visitor Information Centre. ... We apologise for the inconvenience.

21.01.2022 BURRAGAN RECYCLING SHOP CLOSED THIS WEEKEND Due to high temperatures forecast for this weekend and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and customers, the Burragan Recycling Shop at the Waste Management Facility will be closed this weekend. The shed is not airconditioned and gets very hot in extreme temperatures.... Council apologises for any inconvenience. The shop will reopen on Monday.

20.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS MONTH FESTIVAL PROVIDES SPRINGBOARD FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS IN SINGLETON Local businesses in the Singleton area will have access to free workshops and business advisory services during October, designed to build resilience and aid recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Singleton Council in partnership with Singleton Business Chamber will host several free workshops for businesses from 21 29 October in celebration of NSW Small Business Month, exploring topics on ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 With the weather warming up, more motorcyclists will be out exploring our great scenic roads. We know motorcycles are smaller and less visible than other vehicles, which makes them more easily overlooked by other road users, particularly at roundabouts and intersections. This Motorcycle Awareness Month, we are hoping for local road users to develop some new good habits, like regularly checking blindspots, using mirrors, caution at intersections helping motorcyclists ride ...to live And if you ride a motorbike on our roads, before heading out on a ride, make sure to refresh your skills. Visit https://ridetolive.nsw.gov.au/ to test your skills and reactions and get some top tips. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth2020 #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth NSW Road Safety - NSW GOV #RideToLive

19.01.2022 Double demerits are now in force

19.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS MONTH | Register for our workshops now Singleton Council alongside the Singleton Business Chamber are hosting a number of free workshops designed to help you reboot your business this October. Register now at https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/1005... #NSWSmallBiz20 #SmallBiz

18.01.2022 We wholeheartedly wish everyone a well-deserved merry Christmas and a relaxing, rejuvenating and safe holiday period

18.01.2022 BULK WASTE COLLECTION 2020 Bulk waste collection is back in 2020, coming to urban residents from 2 November, and rural residents from 9 November. Do you know the rules??... Don't forget: Place waste to the kerbside or front gate (rural properties only) during the weekend BEFORE your collection week. The combined size of each pile can contain no more than two cubic metres of domestic waste. Two cubic metres is equivalent to a 1.2 metre by 1.8 metre (6'x4') trailer loaded just under one metre high. Loose rubbish must be placed in bags or boxes. Materials stacked on the kerbside should not obstruct traffic or pedestrians. All items placed for collection should be capable of being loaded by hand by two adults (items under 40kg and less than 1.5m in length). Any materials placed on the kerb after the specified time or not complying with these collection guidelines will not be collected. Failure to remove waste that is deemed unacceptable by Council from the kerb following collection may result in a fine. Each property is only serviced once. Bulk waste collection is available to Singleton residents who pay for a Council waste service. Acceptable items: General household bulky waste Fully dismantled swing sets + trampolines Scrap metal Rolled floor coverings up to 1.5m in length Furniture Unacceptable items: Mattresses Whitegoods, e-waste + airconditioners Green waste Hazardous solids/ liquids + batteries Commercial builders rubble + bricks Tyres Mirrors, glass tabletops, window panes, sliding glass doors If you have any questions regarding your collection, please give our Customer Service Centre a call on T 02 6578 7290

18.01.2022 GOLDEN HIGHWAY CLOSED The Golden Highway is closed in both directions between the New England Highway and Range Road due to flooding. Local diversions are in place. ...... Flash flooding of local roads is being observed across the Hunter this evening as rain continues to fall across the region. If you need to be on the roads, especially overnight, be cautious of local flash flood hot spots and drive to the conditions. If you see water over the road, make safe decisions. Turn around and find an alternative route. In some areas, water may rise and fall quickly with little or no warning. If you require SES assistance, please call 132500. In an emergency, please dial 000.

17.01.2022 SPIRIT OF SINGLETON | JANE FARRELLY Australia Day might look a little different for most of us this year, but Jane Farrelly will continue her own tradition of playing at the official ceremony at the Civic Centre with the Singleton Town Band next Tuesday. Although this year, she will take up her instrument as the Musical Director of Intermediate Singleton Town Band and the event will be livestreamed via Council’s website and Facebook page. Singleton-born Jane is one of the ban...d’s talented flautists, but also plays the piano, guitar, ukulele and violin. She took up a music stand with Australia’s continuously playing town band seven years ago as a 12-year-old. I started because I knew the previous Intermediate Band Director from church and she nagged me and nagged me that I should come, so I finally did and it’s really cool, Jane said. Over the years I had a lot of music lessons that I often outgrew, and then joining the band was like having a full group of teachers whether it was other people in the flute section, or learning from the directors, especially when I joined senior band and learning from more advanced players and playing challenging music that I wouldn’t have tackled on my own. Jane’s Australia Day usually begins with the barbecue breakfast served up as part of Singleton’s community celebrations, but COVID-19 restrictions will not deter from the spirit of the day. It’s special because it’s about who we are and where we live, she said. As a band we’re all united by our mutual love for music, and then as Australians we’re all unified by our mutual love of Australia. So in very, very different ways to me, Australia Day is a little bit of that. It comes with the same feeling as marching on Anzac Day it’s a huge honour and it’s a privilege to do it with a bunch of musicians like the Singleton Town Band. Tune into the livestream of the Australia Day 2021 ceremony on Facebook @SingletonCouncil or Council’s website at singleton.nsw.gov.au/australiadaylive on Tuesday at 9.30am plus share how you're spending Australia Day using #SpiritofSingleton to Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win one of 25 $50 Spend in Singleton gift cards! #SpiritofSingleton #AustraliaDay #AustraliaDay2021 #singletonnsw #SingletonHunterValley

17.01.2022 Are you a business owner wanting to up your social media game? We are here to help. As part of Small Business Month, Singleton Council in partnership with the Singleton Business Chamber are hosting two workshops on how to make your social media marketing work for you. Best of all, it's FREE!... The workshop will be facilitated by Lavinia Hutchison, Director of LivMedia. Click on the link below for more information. Due to COVID-19 event restrictions, don't forget to register your spot via the sticky tickets link. #NSWSmallBiz20 #SmallBusiness

17.01.2022 FLOOD WARNING + MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD CLOSED A minor flood warning has been issued for the Wollombi Brook. The Mitchell line of road is now closed between the New England Highway and Range Road. Mudies Creek has flooded and is currently 2.1m over the road. All traffic is advised to divert via Range Road.... Please exercise extreme caution whilst driving on all roads throughout the LGA - and if it’s flooded, forget it!

16.01.2022 THERE'S A MAGAZINE FOR EVERYONE IN SINGLETON LIBRARY'S EXPANDED ONLINE COLLECTION Celebrity gossip has stepped up a gear with an explosion in Singleton Public Library's online magazine offering from 150 titles to 3,603 from around the world. In partnership with neighbouring councils Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter, Cessnock and Maitland, the Library now has access to the full magazine collection provided by RB Digital, which can be accessed now via the Library page on Council’s we...Continue reading

16.01.2022 EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR WORKS MAY AFFECT WATER SUPPLY FOR RESIDENTS OF HUNTERVIEW / ALLAN BULL RESERVE TOILETS UPDATE 2.30pm | Water will return for the residents of Hunterview in the next half hour. Residents may experience air in their lines - it’s recommended to turn on a tap in the front yard until water runs in a steady stream. Thanks again to residents for your patience as our crews completed these emergency works. Have a safe and merry Christmas ... UPDATE 11.30am | Works are ongoing and crews estimate that repairs will be completed by 3pm. EARLIER | Our Water and Sewer network crews will be working to repair a water main this morning that may affect water supply to Hunterview and the toilets at Allan Bull Reserve. Works should be completed around midday. We thank residents for their understanding as these works are completed.

16.01.2022 SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS TAKES OVER SINGLETON The magic of Christmas is taking on extra significance this year with a sleigh of initiatives to bring the Singleton community together to spread plenty of festive cheer, support each other and the economy. Singleton Council has joined forces with Singleton Business Chamber and Rotary Club of Singleton to sprinkle a little fairy dust and plenty of decorations in an extra big dose of Christmas festivities in the Singleton Town Cen...Continue reading

16.01.2022 CYCLING NSW EVENTS | This weekend at Glendon and Broke Don't forget that more than 250 cyclists are expected to converge on Singleton for the Cycling NSW Masters Road Championships to be held at Glendon on 9-10 October, with races to start from Glendon Hall and cover courses including Glendon Road, Roughit Lane, Elderslie Road and Gresford Road. The Cycling NSW Masters Criterium Championships will also be held at Broke on Sunday 11 October, using a course covering Rogers Str...eet, Cochrane Street, Archer Street and Nelson Street. These streets will all be closed to traffic during the event. Please take care on the roads and be sure to appropriately follow signage.

15.01.2022 PUBLIC EXHIBITION | Draft technical specifications water and sewer On 16 November 2020, Council resolved to place the Draft Technical Specifications Water Infrastructure and Draft Technical Specifications Sewer Infrastructure on exhibition for 28 days seeking public comment. The documents are an update of the current specifications. They provide the technical requirements and minimum quality standards which must be satisfied when delivering new, upgraded and renewed wat...er and sewer infrastructure, within Council’s water and sewer network, whether delivered by council staff, contractors or private developers. The community is invited to provide feedback on the draft revised Technical Specifications before close of business 27 December 2020. For more information, including the draft technical specifications, visit https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/310

15.01.2022 SINGLETON SHOVELS AT THE READY TO DELIVER $4,571,283 IN PROJECTS UNDER RESOURCES FOR REGIONS PROGRAM Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore said she was ecstatic with today’s announcement by the NSW Government that a total of $4,571,283 is coming to the community from the revamped Resources for Region program. Michael Johnsen MP - Nationals Member for Upper Hunter delivered the news this morning, paving the way for a host of community projects and programs including $500,000 for a...Continue reading

14.01.2022 DOUBLE DEMERITS ALERT Double demerits are in place for 5 DAYS this Australia Day long weekend Double demerit points apply for speeding, seatbelt, motorcycle helmet and mobile phone offences.... #DoubleDemerits #enjoyourroadssafely #australiadaylongweekend

14.01.2022 WATER MAIN BREAK | Barton Avenue Update 10.45am | crews have now completed repair works and water has now returned for all customers on Barton Avenue. Thank you to all residents for your patience this morning as these emergency works were undertaken. ... Earlier | There is currently an emergency water main break on Barton Avenue. Our water and sewer network crew is on site and working to have works completed as quickly as possible. During this time, water may be isolated for some residents. We thank you for your understanding and patience as these emergency works are completed.

14.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY | Community COVID-19 survey We are calling on all our residents to have a say in our Community Support Package household survey. The information helps us measure the impact COVID-19 has had on our community, and helps us ensure the assistance we are providing is reaching those who need it most. ... The survey is 19 questions long and takes a few minutes to complete. To take part in the survey, visit: https://mysay.is/COVIDCommunity The survey closes on 11 December 2020. For more information about our Community Support Package, visit https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/913

13.01.2022 WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE - WHITE AVENUE As part of the replacement of existing water mains on White Avenue, two isolations are required to install new valves and pipework and connect some properties to the new lines. Subject to weather conditions and COVID-19 restrictions, properties on the map may experience water interruptions on:... Thursday 3 December 2020 9am to 4pm (shown in orange) Friday 4 December 2020 9am to 4pm (shown in blue) Council has engaged a contractor to undertake the works, who has installed a temporary supply line to these properties for Thursday’s work (orange), however you may notice reduced pressure and/or interruption if demand is high. Several additional connections are required to complete these essential upgrades, necessitating further water supply interruptions. Affected properties will be notified at a later date. Council apologises for any inconvenience as we undertake this essential work. If you have any questions or queries about the work or if you experience water supply issues outside of this period, please contact Council's Customer Service team on 02 6578 7290. Further updates on the status and timing of the works will be provided via this page.

13.01.2022 PUBLIC EXHIBITION | Draft Determination of Development Applications Policy At Council’s ordinary meeting held on 19 October 2020, Council resolved to place the draft Determination of Development Applications Policy POL/10067 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and provide public notice of its intention to adopt the draft policy subject to submissions received. The community is invited to provide feedback on the draft Determination of Development Applications Policy b...efore close of business 1 December 2020. The document may be downloaded at https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/310/Public-Exhibition For more information, please contact Council's Customer Service team on T 02 6578 7290.

12.01.2022 FIRE AND RESCUE PERSONNEL RESPOND TO HAY STACK FIRE ON BRIDGMAN ROAD

12.01.2022 WATER INTERRUPTION | JOHN STREET, SINGLETON Council contractors, Robsons Civil are upgrading a major trunk watermain in John Street roundabout with Campbell Street as part of the John Street - Stage Two upgrades. Water will be interrupted in the area shown in blue below on Saturday 31 October 2020 from about 8pm until 5am in the morning of Sunday 1 November 2020. Customers in the area may also experience dirty water in the morning when they wake. Customers are asked to flu...sh their mains on Sunday morning when they wake up to remove dirty water from their supply. Additional connections to existing watermains on the eastern and western side of John Street will also be undertaken next week on the Monday 2 November 2020 and Tuesday 3 November 2020 from 8pm until 5am the following morning. Properties in the area shown below will experience water interruptions for one of these nights - Robsons will contact you with further information. Council apologies for the inconvenience caused by these important works. If you experience water interruptions outside of this period, please contact our Customer Service Centre on T 02 6578 7290.

11.01.2022 Make sure you keep informed of conditions over the wet weekend! ABC Newcastle Hunter NSW SES NSW SES - Singleton Unit

10.01.2022 SPRING INTO YOUR CLEANOUT WITH BULK WASTE COLLECTION RETURNING TO SINGLETON SUBURBS IN NOVEMBER Now is the time to schedule in your spring clean out with Singleton Council’s 2020 Bulk Waste Collection campaign locked in from 2 November. The Bulk Waste Collection service offers residents who receive a domestic waste and recycling service a one-off opportunity each year to dispose of bulkier waste items, simply by placing them on the kerbside for collection free of charge.... Justin Fitzpatrick- Barr, Council’s Director Infrastructure and Planning said to ensure residents were complying with collection guidelines, Council Rangers would be conducting audits of bulk waste piles placed on the kerbside in addition to regular patrols. As in previous years, households can take advantage of two cubic metres of domestic waste, to be collected in urban areas from 2 November, and rural areas from 9 November, he said. Council’s Rangers will conduct surveillance during and after the collection to ensure items left on the kerbside comply with requirements, as well as to ensure the safety of our community and staff completing the pickup. Council’s waste contractor, JR Richards will also submit daily reports of collections including any properties that fail to comply with the provisions so that our Rangers can follow up. Residents can place waste on the kerbside the weekend before their collection. Items placed out earlier will be considered illegal dumping and may attract a fine. Don’t forget that your trash could be someone else’s treasure, with sites like Gumtree, eBay and Facebook’s Marketplace or Buy Swap Sell pages perfect to sell on things like furniture, bikes, old toys and décor items, Mr Fitzpatrick- Barr said. Each property is only serviced once. Acceptable bulk waste items include general household waste, fully dismantled swing sets and trampolines, scrap metal, rolled floor coverings up to 1.5m in length and furniture. Items that will not be accepted include mattresses, whitegoods, e-waste, air conditioners, green waste, hazardous solids/ liquids and batteries, commercial builders rubble and bricks, tyres, mirrors, glass table tops, window panes and sliding glass doors. For more information, visit https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/bulkwastecollection, head to Council’s Facebook page or call our Customer Service team on T 02 6578 7290.

10.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS MONTH | Building a resilient small business workshop For many small business owners, COVID 19 has highlighted a lack of resilience within their business. Building a Resilient Small Business is a workshop designed to help small business owners, and their key stakeholders, to better understand:... 1. Why resilience is important to their small business, 2. What areas of their business need to be most resilient, and 3. How to develop and build resilience into their business? The workshops will be facilitated by John Costley and Graeme Fitzgerald, who both have over 35 years’ practical experience in managing and leading businesses and have been small business owners for the past 10 years. Best of all, it's free to attend. Simply click on the event link below for more information. Due to COVID-19 event restrictions, be sure to register your spot via the Sticky Tickets link in the event description. This event is proudly supported by Singleton Council and Singleton Business Chamber #NSWSmallBiz20 #SmallBusiness

09.01.2022 Don’t forget to call 132 500 if you need assistance in this wet period

09.01.2022 The 2020 NSW Small Business Month themes are designed to help you reboot, upskill and look to the future as part of your recovery phase: Building your brand on social Working with digi-tech Financial foundations... Research, plan, do Futureproof your business Your team and you Whether you’re just starting up or already running your own business, NSW Small Business Month has something for you and your business. Find out more at https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/1005 #NSWSmallBiz20 #SmallBusiness

08.01.2022 MT THORLEY HYDRAULIC OIL SPILL Council crews are assisting NSW Fire + Rescue in responding to a 2km hydraulic oil spill at Mt Thorley at the corner of Woodland and Hedley Rd. Motorist are advised to take care and to follow the direction of traffic control and signage.

07.01.2022 TOILETS CLOSED AT ALLAN BULL RESERVE Due to vandalism overnight, the toilets at Allan Bull Reserve will be closed until further notice. We apologise to residents for the inconvenience.

07.01.2022 CALLING ALL BUSINESS OWNERS | FREE WORKSHOP We still have spots available for our free business resilience workshop on Wednesday 28 October 2020 from 8am-10am at Singleton Heights Diggers. Join presenters John Costley and Graeme Fitzgerald as they help you to better understand the importance of resilience in business, what areas of your business need to be the most resilient and how to build that into your business.... We've partnered with the Singleton Business Chamber to deliver this free workshop as part of NSW Small Business Month. Click on the link below to reserve your place. #NSWSmallBiz20 #SmallBusiness #NSWSmallBusinessMonth #SmallBusinessMonth

06.01.2022 MOSES CROSSING, LEMINGTON ROAD - CLOSED Council crews are closing Moses' Crossing along Lemington Road due to rising waters. Please take care on the roads if you need to travel, slow down and DO NOT drive through flood water.... For road information, go to Live Traffic NSW For weather warnings, head to www.bom.gov.au In an emergency, call 000

06.01.2022 WATER OUTAGES | Singleton Update 1:30am | Council crews have restored water supply to Singleton and all customers outside of the immediate John Street/Campbell Street area should now have water, however the pressure may be lower than normal until the morning. Customers in the John Street/Campbell Street area will continue to have no water until water main renewal works are completed around 5am. Affected customers were notified by letterbox drop last week. ... Council apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates customer’s patience whilst resolving the unexpected supply interruption. . . EARLIER | Council is aware of multiple reports of loss of water/loss of pressure in Singleton. The supply interruption is unexpected and associated with water main renewal works being undertaken in John and Campbell Street which required isolation of the main supply into town. Supply should have been maintained via the secondary feed into town however an earlier main break has prevented this from occurring. Council crews are working as quickly as possible to restore supply and Council apologises for the inconvenience.

05.01.2022 There's still time to register for our Building a Resilient Small Business workshop! As part of Small Business Month, Singleton Council and Singleton Business Chamber are delivering a range of workshops for our local small business owners. Has COVID-19 highlighted some gaps for you in your business? This workshop is designed to help small business owners better understand resilience, the areas of your business that need to be the most resilient and how to develop and buildin...g resilience into your business. REGISTRATIONS Thursday 22/10/2020 - https://www.stickytickets.com.au/IXO33 Wednesday 28/10/2020 - https://www.stickytickets.com.au/T3USL This workshop is free to attend. If you register for a workshop, please be sure you can attend, as places are valuable and limited. #NSWSmallBiz20 #SmallBusiness

05.01.2022 APPLY NOW FOR A KIDS IN SPORT SCHOLARSHIP Kids in Sport Scholarships now available to assist vulnerable families during COIVID-19. Submit an application form today to apply for a $100 Scholarship to go towards getting your kids involved in local sport. ... Singleton Council has partnered with Singleton Family Support and the Bloomfield Group to deliver one hundred scholarships for vulnerable local families, available in addition to the NSW Government’s Active Kids vouchers. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/1003 #KidsinSportScholarship #SingletonNSW #singletoncommunitysupportpackage

04.01.2022 MAYORAL COLUMN After the year we’ve all had, it’s wonderful to see a relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions, particularly around sport and interregional travel that means we can welcome the Cycling NSW Masters Road Championships to our part of the world this weekend (9-11 October). Our relationship with Cycling NSW began last year, helping to enhance Singleton as an adventure and recreation destination and highlighting all the reasons anyone would want to visit not least ...amazing natural attractions and world-class food and wine to an even wider market. And despite the threats that hung over this year’s events, it’s fantastic to see our association with Cycling NSW continue with about 250 riders expected to head our way over the course of the weekend. Even better, they’ll be getting out of town with the rides taking place around Glendon Hall and Broke as we showcase the length and breadth of our local government area to a whole new audience and enticing them not only to come back, but to bring their friends and family. As well as tourism, Council is actively looking at how we can diversify and build on all industries across our LGA including the future of energy. Last week I was invited to address a public hearing in relation to the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Planning enquiry into the sustainability of energy supply and resources in NSW. Council’s submission to the enquiry reaffirmed Singleton’s importance as one of the most important mining centres in NSW and the significance of the coal mining industry to our local economy. That’s why we have taken a proactive socio-economic position that also includes the potential for renewable energy production facilities in appropriate locations. What we need, and why we are appealing for NSW Government assistance, is to identify industry diversification opportunities, avoid land use conflicts, investigate emerging opportunities and develop strategic long-term post mining land use outcomes to help ensure Singleton continues to be an important economic centre for NSW. With the potential for more events like Cycling NSW’s Masters Road Championships, and as more people discover that our region has so much more to offer beyond mining, there’s plenty of energy for a bright future for Singleton regardless of the source. Cr Sue Moore Mayor of Singleton Sue Moore Singleton Mayor

02.01.2022 WATER MAIN BREAK | TULLOCH CLOSE Updated: Water has been restored at Tulloch Close. Earlier:... Council crews are currently responding to a water main break at Tulloch Close. Unfortunately water has been shut off. Crews are working as quickly as possible to restore service. Council apologises for any inconvenience.

02.01.2022 SPIRIT OF SINGLETON | DAVID WILLIAMS Having seen how Australia Day has changed in my time, David Williams says what best captures the significance of the day is the smiles on the faces of people in the Citizenship ceremony. The people who are naturalised on the day and the pleasure you see from the smiles on their faces, having been welcomed to this country, I think is enough in itself and sums it all up, he said. The long-time community stalwart and member of the Singlet...on Australia Day Committee, who joined an elite list with an OAM in the Australia Day Honours in 2015, reflected on the culture of opportunity and respect that will be celebrated on Australia Day on Tuesday. I can remember in the early 50s when the Greta camp was there. I went to school with children who had little English if any at all, didn’t have uniform to wear and wore their national costume from the country they came from. I’ve kept in contact with some of those people over the years, and I look back now at what they’ve achieved in this new country, he said. Then we saw how the bushfires and the drought impacted our community, and how we responded by helping each other not only in Singleton, but by going to other areas throughout the State and interstate. And now we’ve had the virus and I think Singleton has been very lucky because people respect each other. It’s having respect for each other whether it’s where we’ve come from or the circumstances we’re in, it doesn’t matter. We’re all Australians, and it doesn’t matter where we came from or what we did, we’re all one. Tune into the livestream of the Australia Day 2021 ceremony on Facebook @SingletonCouncil on Tuesday at 9.30am plus share how you're spending Australia Day using #SpiritofSingleton to Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win one of 25 $50 Spend in Singleton gift cards! #SpiritofSingleton #AustraliaDay #AustraliaDay2021 #singletonnsw #SingletonHunterValley

02.01.2022 JERRYS PLAINS RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO CONSERVE WATER Updated 3.06pm: Issues with the Jerrys Plains water supply have now been rectified and Council expects no further problems as a result. Council thanks everyone for your patience and understanding in regard to this issue.... Earlier: AGL is currently investigating an unexpected issue with the water supply to Jerrys Plains, where the Plashet tank is not being filled. The Jerrys Plains reservoir is currently at 40%. Council has made arrangements for water to be tankered to top up the reservoir, but is unaware of a timeline at this stage. In the interim, residents are encouraged to conserve water usage at this time until the issue can be rectified. Regular updates will be provided on this post and on Council’s website. Council apologies for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience and understanding.

02.01.2022 MITCHELLS FLAT CROSSING, MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD - CLOSED Council crews have also closed Mitchell’s Flat Crossing along Mitchells Flat Road due to rising waters. Please take care on the roads if you need to travel, slow down and DO NOT drive through flood water.... For road information, go to Live Traffic NSW For weather warnings, head to www.bom.gov.au In an emergency, call 000