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Major projects

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News

Council Completes Major Milestone In Securing Long-Term Water Security

Published on 02 June 2025

Parkes Shire Council (PSC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Stage 1 of the Parkes Water Security Program, marking a significant milestone in securing Parkes' long-term water supply.

Council Urges Community To Help Combat Invasive African Boxthorn

Published on 02 June 2025

Parkes Shire Council is calling on all residents to be vigilant in identifying and reporting African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum), one of the most invasive and damaging weeds threatening the region’s environment, agriculture, and biodiversity.

Double Demerits For June Long Weekend

Published on 29 May 2025

Motorists across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas are being reminded to drive safely over the King's Birthday long weekend as double demerit points come into force. Double demerits will be in operation from Friday 6 June until Monday 9 June (inclusive) for all speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences.

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Events

Peak Hill Leisure Arts & Crafts 52nd Exhibition

07 June 2025

Discover the creativity of local artisans at the Peak Hill Leisure Arts & Crafts Exhibition, running from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June 2025.

Robotics Club: Junior Robotics

13 June 2025

Western Enrichment Learning Lab (WELL) is back with its popular Junior Robotic and Intermediate Robotic sessions. This program , using LEGO SPike, will enable students to develop their skills in design, building, coding, problem solving and teamwork. Junior Robotics is aimed at children in Year 1 to 5 at school

Robotics Club: Intermediate Robotics

13 June 2025

Western Enrichment Learning Lab (WELL) is back with its popular Junior Robotic and Intermediate Robotic sessions. This program, using LEGO Spike, will enable students to develop their skills in design, building, coding, problem solving and teamwork.

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Public Notices

Road Closures

On display until 31 December 2025

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the following current road closures throughout the Parkes Shire.

Flood Mitigation Works - Croaker Park Detention Basin

On display until 09 June 2025

Council wishes to advise that preliminary works for the Croaker Basin Project, including minor excavation activities, the decommissioning and relocation of existing services and Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) testing, will be commencing at Pioneer Oval, Parkes.

Expression of Interest - Cropping Use Only

On display until 19 June 2025

Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for use of cropping Council property

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Your Say

Proposed Car Parking Arrangement - Mitchell Street

Submissions closing on 19 June 2025, 05:00 PM

Council is seeking community feedback on proposed changes to the parking arrangements between the intersections of Clarinda Street and Currajong Street, Parkes.

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Parkes Shire Disaster Dashboard

Parkes Flood Study Community Survey

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