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Improving flood resilience around Singleton

Published on 23 October 2024

The Singleton Local Government Area has received $7 million in funding from the Albanese and Minns Governments to help improve the resilience of Kilfoyles Bridge and Stanhope Road ahead of future flood events.

Tagged as: , News Release, Advocacy, Capital Works, Disaster Assistance and Recovery, Grants and Funding , Planning and Development

Singleton’s netball courts unveiled in time for 2024 season

Published on 09 May 2024

Hundreds of netballers in Singleton will hit the ground running – literally – in 2024 with pristine new playing surfaces unveiled in time for the first whistle to blow on the winter season.

Tagged as: , News Release, Capital Works, Disaster Assistance and Recovery, Grants and Funding , Parks and Recreation, Sport, Youth

Get ready for a showcase of Singleton’s emergency services

Published on 13 March 2024

If you’ve ever wanted to see inside a police car, pick up a firefighter’s hose or watch paramedics make a daring rescue then you won’t want to miss the Singleton Emergency Services Expo.

Tagged as: , News Release, Disaster Assistance and Recovery, Events

Singleton Mayor says government can do more for disaster recovery

Published on 28 February 2024

Mayor of Singleton Cr Sue Moore says while the NSW Government’s new State Disaster Mitigation Plan is a “brilliant step in the right direction”, there were still several state government processes that need to be urgently addressed to improve ongoing disaster recovery efforts.

Tagged as: , News Release, Advocacy, Disaster Assistance and Recovery

Hunter councils to partner on vital drought resilience planning

Published on 12 February 2024

A ground-breaking new drought resilience plan to be conducted by neighbouring councils in the Upper Hunter, will deliver an integrated, evidence-based strategy to build resilience, mitigate and adapt to future drought impacts across the region.

Tagged as: , News Release, Disaster Assistance and Recovery, Grants and Funding

New signs to enhance community disaster preparedness

Published on 29 January 2024

Seven new digital variable message signs have been installed across the Singleton local government area to provide timely and consistent messaging aimed at reducing the risk of disasters and enhancing emergency preparedness across town and outlying villages.

Tagged as: , News Release, Disaster Assistance and Recovery, Grants and Funding

Get ready for emergency services career with internship program

Published on 27 November 2023

Singleton’s innovative emergency services internship program, designed to provide young people with basic emergency preparedness skills, is returning for a second year.

Tagged as: , News Release, Disaster Assistance and Recovery

Flood recovery works begin in Bulga

Published on 16 October 2023

As the Singleton community continues to recover from damage from multiple flooding events, Council is about to start works on one of its major repair projects that will once again connect rural villages by road.

Tagged as: , News Release, Advocacy, Capital Works, Disaster Assistance and Recovery

Million-dollar ace for tennis in Singleton

Published on 16 October 2023

Tennis players in Singleton have scored a straight sets win with Council successful in a $1million grant lobbed in by the NSW and Federal Governments to refurbish courts at Howe Park.

Tagged as: , News Release, Capital Works, Disaster Assistance and Recovery, Parks and Recreation, Sport

Community wellbeing support update - Greta bus tragedy

Published on 20 June 2023

As we all continue to band together to offer ongoing support to everyone who has been impacted by the bus tragedy, Community Support Drop-In Centres will operate at the Singleton Youth Venue 26 June and 3 July to support all members of the community.