About Council

About Wingecarribee

Wingecarribee Shire is located 75 km from the South-Western fringe of Sydney and 110 km from Sydney’s central business district. The Shire has a total area of approximately 2,700 square kilometres, 56 per cent of which is north of the Wingecarribee River.

Our Organisation Structure - Who does what

Wingecarribee Shire Council is led by our General Manager, Lisa Miscamble. Lisa, along with the group of directors, forms Council's Executive Team.

Wingecarribee Shire Council History

The current Wingecarribee Shire Council came into being on 1 January 1981 following the amalgamation of Mittagong Shire Council, Bowral Municipal Council and the former Wingecarribee Shire Council. You can also find out about the Public Inquiry that took place on 31 August 2021.

Flags

Find out about the flags flown at the Moss Vale Civic Centre are the Australian Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. These flags are flown according to specific rules set by the Australian government to show respect for the country and its people.