Projects and Capital Works

Planning together for a better future

We invite you to explore the exciting projects we are currently undertaking through our interactive project map or through our various project tiles below.

Each initiative is crafted to enhance our community's well-being, promote sustainable growth, and protect the essence of our cherished Shire.

Our interactive map is new and will continue to evolve so don’t be alarmed if a project is not uploaded yet. 

We believe that community involvement is vital to our success. Your feedback and support is invaluable, and we encourage you to actively engage with us throughout this journey. 

View the interactive projects map

Retford Farm, Bowral - Stormwater Detention Basin

Design of an earthen embankment dam wall to create a stormwater detention basin at Retford Farm.

Bong Bong Common Stage 1 and 2 Works

Bong Bong Common is the site of a convict period settlement that dates from 1821 to c.1843 which consisted predominantly of government buildings where soldiers and public servants would have worked and lived. This is the first European settlement of the area.

Wombeyan Caves Road Bullio Creek Causeway Upgrade

Design and construction project for the renewal of Bullio Creek Causeway along Wombeyan Caves Road.

Moss Vale Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade

Moss Vale STP Upgrade to 20,000 Equivalent Population to service growth projections up to the year 2046 and to meet NSW EPA and WaterNSW requirements.

David Wood Inclusive Adventure Playground

This project will involve the design and construction of a new recreational playspace at David Wood Playing Field, Boardman Road Bowral. The design has been finalised, with construction expected to commence in January 2025.

Robinson Street Mittagong Culvert Renewal

Culvert upgrades at the creek in Robinson Street, Mittagong, were completed in November 2024. The works included culvert and headwall renewal, pavement reconstructions, safety fence installations, bank stabilisation, tree removals and revegetation. The project was completed by November 2024.

Oxley Drive Retaining Wall Renewal

A 20 metre concrete sleeper retaining wall will be constructed to replace the earth retaining wall that sustained damage during the 2022 flooding events on Oxley Drive Mittagong NSW 2575.

Bowral to Moss Vale 700mm Water Main - Duplication (Master Plan)

The project involves detailed design and construction of a new water main between Kangaloon Road (Eridge Park Road) and Hill Road Reservoir.

Argyle Street, New Berrima - Drainage Upgrade

Find out about upgrade works in New Berrima. Works include the construction of a kerb and gutter and other improvements to the road and drainage along the western side of the Argyle Street and Taylor Avenue intersection in New Berrima.

Welby Landfill Remediation

The project works involve the stockpile removal from the Welby landfill, as well as the design and construction of capping regrading, batter and stormwater drainage to the Landfill.

Bong Bong Common Pathway Improvements

Find out about the upcoming planned improvements for the Bong Bong pathway along the Wingecarribee River floodplain between Moss Vale and Burradoo.

Wingecarribee Animal Shelter & SES Building

Council has engaged a contractor to construct the new Wingecarribee Animal Shelter and State Emergency Services (SES) building in Moss Vale.

Mittagong Memorial Hall (Mittagong Playhouse)

The Mittagong Memorial Hall as we know it today is a testament to community re-adaptation of facilities over time, as it is the amalgamation of three unique buildings into one. It has formerly served the community as a School of Arts, Mittagong Council Chambers and a community hall.

Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade

An upgrade to the Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is required and an initial review of Environmental Factors will be undertaken. Although the STP is operating well and the quality of the effluent discharged to the Wingecarribee River within its Environment Protection Licence, the plant is now operating at near its design capacity.

Rural Fire Service Tanks

During the 2019-2020 bush fires, the need for more stored water was highlighted in a number of areas. A number of sites have been identified as requiring more stored water. Council will be going to tender for the design and construction for sites at Wingello, Balmoral and Penrose.

Berrima Road Deviation

Preliminary designs for the Berrima Road Deviation Project were placed on public exhibition in 2017 and construction commenced in January 2018. The aim of the project is to divert Berrima Road from the existing level crossing near the Boral Cement Works to a bridge over the train line further east.

Planned Night Works – Essential Sewer Maintenance

Find information about Planned Night Works – Essential Sewer Maintenance (CCTV surveys) being carried out between 16 February and 27 March (weather-dependent) by the Wingecarribee Shire Council Water Team.

Moss Vale Bypass

We're working on the design for Moss Vale Bypass. Wingecarribee Shire Council has received $14.3 million from the NSW Government to conduct preliminary investigations and designs for the Moss Vale Bypass.

 

Related Information

• Retford Farm Basin Update
• Bowral STP Update