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Ophir Road, Orange

3 decisions1 topicUpdated 6 October 2026

Mentions

  • Lot 4 DP 1274221 was subject to a hardship-related water charge reduction.
  • Creates a proposed permanent public recognition site for Orange sportspeople, subject to future design and implementation decisions.
  • Provides a hardship-related reduction and payment flexibility for the affected ratepayer.
  • May influence future names for parks, reserves, sporting facilities, buildings and other public places.
  • Shows the outcome of a resident or ratepayer hardship request involving a substantial water bill.
  • A specific Ophir Road water charge was reduced to $6,018.54, with payment-plan support available if required.

Decisions

Orange Sporting Walk of Fame supported in principle

Council endorsed establishing a community-accessible Sporting Walk of Fame within the John Davis OAM Stadium precinct. Existing Sporting Hall of Fame inductees will form the foundation, with future community, club and association nominations to be enabled under criteria still to be developed. The Chief Executive Officer must provide a further report.

Creates a proposed permanent public recognition site for Orange sportspeople, subject to future design and implementation decisions.

Specific water charge reduced on hardship grounds

Council reduced the water consumption charge for Lot 4 DP 1274221, Ophir Road, by 50% to $6,018.54 and supported a payment-plan option where required.

Provides a hardship-related reduction and payment flexibility for the affected ratepayer.

Commemorative naming approach to address gender imbalance

Council noted an audit of names in the Orange Local Government Area and asked staff to progress work addressing gender imbalance in future commemorative naming of council places and assets. Staff must review and expand the names register and report the proposed approach back to Council.

May influence future names for parks, reserves, sporting facilities, buildings and other public places.

Topics

Water hardship decision

A confidential hardship matter resulted in a 50% reduction of a specific Ophir Road water consumption charge to $6,018.54, with a possible payment plan.

Shows the outcome of a resident or ratepayer hardship request involving a substantial water bill.

Meetings

Council - 6 Oct 2026 6:00 PM

Council approved community AED replacements, endorsed investigations into accessible fishing areas and a sporting Walk of Fame, changed the Deputy Mayor election process, declined a buy-back extension, and reduced a specific water charge by 50% on hardship grounds.