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Amendments to Fees & Charges 2020 2021 - Public Exhibition

Council approved changes to the 2020 2021 Fees & Charges at its Ordinary December 2020 Council Meeting. The changes are to include the Walcha Community Gym Fees.


These fees will be on public exhibition until 5:00pm Thu...

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PUBLIC NOTICE - Presentation of Financial Statements 29 January 2021

As per Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act.

In accordance with Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act 1993 Walcha Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 29 January 2021 will include the presentation of the a...

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Level 1 Water Restrictions From 30 March 2020

Walcha residents will enjoy Level 1 Water Restrictions from Monday, 30 March 2020. Walcha storage levels are nearing capacity, and we continue to enjoy good flows in the Macdonald River.

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Load Limit on Stephens Bridge

The Bridge over Cobrabald River, Stephens Bridge, on Glen Morrison Road has been damaged recently, leading Council to place a load limit of 5T until extensive structural inspections can be undertaken.

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National Asbestos Awareness Month Campaign


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Service NSW Agency

Walcha Council & Service NSW have partnered to provide more NSW Government services at the Service NSW Walcha Agency.


Service NSW is committed to making it simpler and easier for rural and regional residents of NSW to access mor...

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Water Rates Payment Dates

Water meters are read in February, May, August and November and are due at the end of March, June, September and December.
For more information regarding Water Charges
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Rate Instalment Dates

Please find below a list of dates for Rate Instalments. Rate Instalments should be paid on or before these dates otherwise interest will be charged.
In 2020 the Office of Local Government has extended the First I...

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Notice of Level 1 Water Restrictions
Level 1 Water Restrictions commenced 29 June 2016

Last Updated ( Friday, 05 December 2014 )
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Water Rates Payment Dates
Water meters are read in February, May, August and November and are due at the end of March, June, September and December.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 July 2012 )
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Rate Instalment Dates
Please find below a list of dates for Rate Instalments.  Rate Instalments should be paid on or before these dates otherwise interest will be charged.
Ratepayers electing to pay Rates in full must do so prior to 31 August.  Any first instalment, not received by Council by 31 August will attract interest on a daily basis.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 November 2011 )
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VISITING WALCHA

Walcha's Tourism Website:  www.walchansw.com.au  was designed specifically for Tourism in Walcha.  It will give you all the latest updated information on events, accommodation, attractions and tours that are happening in the Walcha district.

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About Us

Walcha offers new residents the opportunity to enjoy a friendly country lifestyle, whilst still having access to a range of services including medical, education and shopping.  Walcha is located half way between Sydney and Brisbane and is a great inland alternative route to the Pacific Highway if you travel via Thunderbolts Way through Gloucester from Sydney, it is only 420km, and 523km via Tamworth and on the New England Highway.

Contact Us

Contact us via email:  council@walcha.nsw.gov.au or via post:

The General Manager
Walcha Council
PO Box 2
Walcha  NSW  2354
P - 02 6774 2500  or F - 02 6777 1181

Our Office is located at 2W Hamilton Street, Walcha.

AFTER HOURS ON CALL: 0427 774544

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