The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 21 March 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Mt Mitchell Road, Pinkett Road and Red Range Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Haymarket Road, Cherry Tree Road, Glen Innes Township gravel roads, Rodgers Road and Blacks Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the urban heave patching reseal program. The Bridge team will be working…
Glen Innes Severn Council has launched the Colours of the Highlands initiative, a campaign celebrating the natural beauty, cultural richness and strong sense of community in the Glen Innes Highlands during autumn. Running from 1 March to 31 May, the initiative will bring together a variety of events, activities and experiences that highlight the region’s seasonal charm. Building on the area’s reputation for stunning autumn colours, the campaign aims to enhance community engagement and promote the Glen Innes Highlands as a premier autumn destination. By supporting both existing and new events, Council hopes to showcase the region’s landscapes while fostering…
RSPCA NSW is set to host the Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, providing vital veterinary services to eligible residents within the Glen Innes Severn Council area. The event will take place from 9:00 AM, with bookings essential to ensure access to services. The initiative aims to support pet owners by offering a range of free and subsidised veterinary services, including vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, and cat desexing. In addition to these, attendees will receive free pet care information, behaviour advice, and parasite prevention giveaways to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of their animals. Owners of…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 7 March 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township Wellington Vale Road, ten Mile Road, Furracabad Road and West Furracabad Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport and Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Browns Road, Fern Hill Road, Crisps Road, Beardy Plains Road, Morven Road, Yahna Road and Nine Mile Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as…
At the most recent Ordinary Council meeting, Glen Innes Severn Council approved a motion directing council officers to prepare a report outlining the potential costs, benefits, and risks of investing in or forming a public-private partnership with local technology innovator, Seata. Seata, who have their research and development centre on West Furracabad Road in Glen Innes, have developed clean energy and carbon sequestration technology that uses advanced thermal treatment of carbon-based wastes diverted from landfill into valuable commodities. This patented carbon negative technology has the potential of locking up carbon in the form of Biochar, producing a synthetic gas (Syngas)…
The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is inviting community feedback on a proposal by Glen Innes Severn Council to officially name a local landmark in Glen Innes as The Australian Standing Stones. Located within the Centennial Parklands and accessed from Watsons Drive, the landmark serves as a tribute to Celtic heritage in Australia. It acknowledges the contributions of Celtic people to the nation’s development, particularly in the Glen Innes region. The Australian Standing Stones were established to commemorate this history, providing a venue for cultural celebration and education. The site hosts the annual Australian Celtic Festival, which attracts visitors from across…
Glen Innes Severn Council and waste management contractor JR Richards & Sons are investigating a recent incident where recycling bins were collected with general waste. Upon being made aware of the issue, JR Richards & Sons' local management team worked closely with their operations team to review the matter and confirm the details. Council has stated that immediate steps have been taken to address the situation and ensure that all waste collections are conducted correctly in accordance with Council’s waste and recycling services. In a statement released on its social media platforms, Council reaffirmed that both JR Richards & Sons…
Glen Innes Severn Council has commenced work on the Community Services Social Infrastructure Upgrades project, supported by a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The initiative aims to enhance community facilities that cater to families and individuals across the region. The funding will facilitate two key improvements: The installation of a shade sail at Council’s Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care facility. This addition will provide all-weather protection for those attending playgroups, parenting classes, OOSH Care, and Vacation Care. The creation of a Sensory Garden at Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), designed to offer a…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 21 February 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport and Ten Mile Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Glen Elgin Road, Oakey Road and Leamons Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the urban heavy patching reseal program. Any reports of road conditions or…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 7 February 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Maybole Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Ten Mile Road (Morven end) and Glen Elgin Road; The Bridge Team are working on Coxs Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various…
