town · 2 meetings
Canowindra
Mentions
- One of the townships targeted by the proposed severe weather and flooding warning system.
- Browns Avenue extension investigation and Baroquefest sponsorship.
- Could improve flood and severe-weather warnings for three townships and requires significant council co-funding.
- Supports local events and community activity, with direct benefit to participating towns and groups.
- Could affect local access, traffic patterns and nearby land use in Canowindra.
- Flood and severe-weather warning infrastructure may be pursued for Canowindra, Eugowra and Molong.
Decisions
Disaster Ready Fund bid supported for warning system
Council endorsed an application to the Australian Government Disaster Ready Fund Round 4 for a severe weather and flooding warning system for Canowindra, Eugowra and Molong, with a proposed council co-contribution of $289,800 if successful.
Could improve flood and severe-weather warnings for three townships and requires significant council co-funding.
Event Sponsorship Program funding
Council approved $26,000 in event sponsorship funding across three events: Baroquefest 2026 in Canowindra, Australia National Field Days, and the 12-hour dance.
Supports local events and community activity, with direct benefit to participating towns and groups.
Topics
Browns Avenue road extension in Canowindra
Council agreed to investigate the proposed extension of Browns Avenue to Hospital Lane and report back after consultation with NSW Health.
Could affect local access, traffic patterns and nearby land use in Canowindra.