Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) will shortly commence a comprehensive fire hydrant inspection and maintenance program across both Cootamundra and Gundagai as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient water supply network. Council has engaged BIDS Construction Pty Ltd to assist Council in completing this important work.

The program will involve locating and inspecting hydrants, testing water pressure and flow rates, flushing hydrants, identifying defects and undertaking necessary maintenance work where required. The inspections will cover approximately 800 hydrants in Cootamundra and 400 hydrants across Gundagai and South Gundagai.

While every effort will be made to minimise disruption, there may be occasional instances where water appears discoloured following hydrant flushing activities. This is a temporary condition caused by the disturbance of naturally occurring sediment within water mains. If residents experience discoloured water, Council recommends running a cold water tap for several minutes until the water clears.

Hydrant pamplet

Members of the general public are invited to attend Council meetings and, with the prior approval of the Chair, may address Council in the Public Forum Session on specific topics listed on the Council meeting agenda. People wishing to address Council are asked to submit a Speaker Registration Form well in advance of the meeting.

Council meetings are to be conducted in accordance with the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Code of Meeting Practice, the Code. Amongst other things, the Code specifies that no more than two (2) speakers are permitted to speak ‘for’ or ‘against’ any item of business on the agenda.  If there are more than two (2) speakers proposed on any one topic a process will need to be applied to ensure proceeding are orderly.

Council wishes to advise residents across the region that weed spraying will be undertaken during the months of June 2026 to January 2027.

Notification is made in accordance with the Pesticide Regulation 1995.

Herbicide application will occur on roadsides, culverts, town & village streets & lanes, & weed control in public spaces.

Motorists are asked to be vigilant & look out for signs & spray vehicles.

Level 1 water restrictions in Gundagai are now being implemented.

• Water restrictions are now reduced to Level 1  in Gundagai as dam levels have increased.Level 1 is Councils minimum level and encourages ongoing water conservation.Level 1 restrictions include:
  • no watering with fixed hoses or sprinklers between 9am and 4pm
  • Washing of vehicles on lawns with a hose provided the use of a hose with a trigger cut off nozzle
  • Water runoff onto roads or gutters banned

Residents are advised the Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 25 August 2026 commencing at 6pm in the Alby Schultz Meeting Centre, Cooper St Cootamundra. Refer to Council’s website for business paper.
DEMERGER TRANSITION COMMITTEE MEETING:
Will be held at 4pm Tuesday 11 August 2026 in the Alby Schultz Meeting Centre, Cooper Street Cootamundra. Refer to Council’s website for business paper.