Council wishes to advises residents and users of all Cootamundra Sportsfields that broadleaf weed spraying is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and will continue over the following weeks, weather permitting.
This notification is provided in accordance with the Pesticides Regulation 2017.
Sportsfield users are advised to remain vigilant and observe all pesticide application signage displayed at the affected locations.
Council thanks the community for its cooperation.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council advises that Hydrants will be inspected in the main street of Gundagai commencing Monday, 19 October, 2026. Affected streets:
South of Punch Street
First Avenue
Sheridan Street
Sheridan Lane
All in-between streets between Punch Street and Sheridan Lane
Night works will also be carried out on Monday, 19 October, 2026 and Tuesday, 20 October, 2026.
Please take care around work sites and obey traffic signals.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Water & Sewer Mains Replacement Works on Cutler Avenue, Victoria Parade and Wills Street is planned to commence on 19 October, 2026, and weather permitting, may take up to 12 weeks to complete.
Work hours are 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekend or public holiday work.
Residents may experience temporary water & sewer interruptions and construction noise. Affected properties will receive a separate letter with more information.
Access in and out of some driveways on Cutler Avenue, Victoria Parade and Wills Street may be limited at times. Our friendly construction crews will door knock if you are impacted and help you in and out of your driveway if needed.
The road and verge will be temporarily restored during works, with permanent restoration completed once the project is finished.
Please take care around work sites and obey traffic signals.
Phamplet – Cootamundra Water & Sewer Mains
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.
The BIG Spring Clean-up of Muttama Creek in Cootamundra will take place on Saturday, 18 October 2026.
Registration from 9am -10:30am at the Cootamundra Ex-Services Club rear car park.
To volunteer contact Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council on 1300 459 689.
Residents and motorists are advised that Adams Street, Cootamundra, between Cutler Avenue & Northcott Avenue, will be closed to all traffic from 8 July 2026.
Due to concerns about the deteriorating condition of the causeway & the need to ensure public safety, the closure has been brought forward earlier than anticipated.
The road will remain closed for approximately 6 months until repair works are completed and it is safe to reopen to traffic. During the closure, residents & vehicles under 4 tonnes are encouraged to use the detour via Cutler Avenue & Northcott Avenue.
Council thanks the community for its patience & cooperation. Please obey all traffic control signage & drive to conditions.
Residents are advised the Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 27 October 2026 commencing at 6pm in the Alby Schultz Meeting Centre, Cooper Street, Cootamundra. Refer to Council’s website for business paper.
DEMERGER TRANSITION COMMITTEE (DTC) MEETING:
Residents are advised a meeting has been scheduled for the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday 10 November 2026 commencing at 4pm in the Council Chambers, Sheridan Street, Gundagai. Refer to Council’s website for business paper.
Please note that the DTC meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check Council’s website closer to the meeting date for confirmation.
For all Council after hours emergencies please contact 1300 459 689
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council was formed by Proclamation of the NSW Government on 12 May 2016.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council provides services and support to a community of approximately 11,500 people, including residents of Cootamundra and Gundagai, as well as the villages of Adjungbilly, Coolac, Muttama, Nangus, Stockinbingal, Tumblong and Wallendbeen.
Council is focused on ensuring that the community benefits from this amalgamation, with our highest priority being to continue delivering quality local services that our communities value and rely on. It is the aim of the administration to build a united team and a united community that is inclusive, forward-thinking and lays the foundations for a strong and effective local government.
