Central West NSW
Orange City Council
Orange City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 44 recent meetings, including 40 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 34 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Funding and grants, Roads, traffic and parking, Orange, Orange Airport.
- Meetings
- 44
- Substantive
- 40
- Articles
- 34
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Orange council backs smoke enforcement policy, including power to extinguish residential fires
Strategic Policy ST62 gives Orange City Council a formal framework for investigating complaints, issuing Smoke Abatement Notices and extinguishing outdoor fires in residential areas.
A possible referendum on the number of councillors will be investigated, with a standalone vote estimated at about $400,000.
Sports precinct users should retain access to fields for the upcoming cricket season, but some amenities and facilities will remain under construction.
Unexpected ground conditions could increase excavation costs at the sports precinct.
Council’s new investigation and enforcement policy may affect how complaints and regulatory matters are handled.
Articles
Orange council backs smoke enforcement policy, including power to extinguish residential fires
Strategic Policy ST62 gives Orange City Council a formal framework for investigating complaints, issuing Smoke Abatement Notices and extinguishing outdoor fires in residential areas.
Orange cricket access retained as sports precinct costs face ground-condition risk
Cricket fields at the Orange Sports Precinct will operate this season, with access retained while fenced work zones, unfinished amenities and possible extra excavation costs remain part of the project.
Unknown ground conditions put Orange sports precinct excavation budget at risk
Unknown ground conditions beneath the athletics track could increase excavation costs at Orange Sports Precinct, while unapproved stadium variations and required landscaping add pressure to the project budget.
Orange Planetarium proposes $20 adult tickets and $55 family passes
Proposed prices for the Orange Regional Planetarium include $20 adult tickets, $15 child tickets and a $55 family pass, with the schedule open for public comment for at least 28 days.
Orange residents get 28 days to weigh in on five cultural policies
Residents and cultural groups will have at least 28 days to review proposed rules for public art, exhibitions, collections, sponsorship and museum heritage material.
Further $1.97m approved for Orange sports-precinct lighting
Zauner Constructions has been authorised to complete the remaining Orange Sports Precinct field-lighting works under a further $1,971,217.93 contract.
Orange cultural venues receive official names, with Planetarium fees proposed
Orange City Council has named the facilities the Orange Regional Conservatorium, Mary Turner Recital Hall and Orange Regional Planetarium. Proposed Planetarium fees, including a $20 adult ticket, will be exhibited for at least 28 days.
Orange cultural facilities named as planetarium fees go on display
Orange City Council has named the Orange Regional Conservatorium, Mary Turner Recital Hall and Orange Regional Planetarium, while proposed planetarium tickets go on public exhibition for at least 28 days.
Orange environmental committee record adopted as desexing funding review remains open
The 5 June record was adopted unanimously, while funding for the annual desexing program remains unchanged and nine Council EV charging points continue to operate on a user-pays basis.
Francis and O’Mara accepted onto Orange infrastructure committee
David Francis and Michael O’Mara have been accepted onto the Major Projects & Infrastructure Community Committee as Orange council backs new loading and No Stopping controls and a future pedestrian-safety report.
Orange tree-canopy rules have no timetable as DCP review continues
Orange councillors were told no timetable is available for the Development Control Plan update, with tree-canopy coverage to be addressed through the review and linked to the plan adopted the previous year.
North Orange growth to trigger Northern Distributor intersection upgrades
ALDI can proceed at 9 Telopea Way, but Council says further North Orange development will trigger Northern Distributor intersection upgrades shared by applicants, Council and Transport for NSW.
Decisions
Planetarium operation and proposed fees endorsed
Council endorsed operation of the Planetarium and resolved to publicly exhibit proposed admission fees and charges for at least 28 days.
This advances the Planetarium toward opening and gives residents an opportunity to comment on proposed ticket prices.
Further $1.97 million approved for sports-precinct lighting
Council authorised a further contract with Zauner Constructions for the remaining Orange Sports Precinct field-lighting works, for $1,971,217.93, and required provision in the 2026–27 capital budget quarterly review.
The decision commits nearly $2 million in additional capital funding to the sports precinct.
Long-term Scouts NSW lease approved
Council approved a 10-year lease, with one further 10-year option, for 3 Icely Road to the Scouts Association NSW Branch.
The agreement provides Scouts NSW with a long-term community facility arrangement.
Issues
Funding and grants
Further $1.97 million approved for sports-precinct lighting
Roads, traffic and parking
Transport and parking recommendations recorded
Budget, rates and governance
Planetarium operation and proposed fees endorsed
Projects and capital works
Further $1.97 million approved for sports-precinct lighting
Community services and facilities
$2,450 allocated for Spring Hill Recreation Ground defibrillator
Planning, development and housing
Secondary dwelling approved at 93 Dean Drive
Topics
Orange Sports Precinct construction and cricket-season access
The Orange Sports Precinct project update indicated that facilities will be operational for the upcoming cricket season, with work areas fenced off and access to fields retained. Amenities and some facilities will remain under construction.
Sporting users may experience construction impacts while retaining access to playing fields.
Sports precinct budget and landscaping risks
Council was told excavation costs beneath the athletics track could increase if unexpected ground conditions are found. Landscaping is a Heritage NSW-related consent condition and will proceed.
Potential cost pressure may affect the project budget and delivery.
Investigation and enforcement policy
Council adopted Strategic Policy ST62 – Investigation & Enforcement.
The policy sets the framework for Council’s investigations and enforcement activities.
Possible referendum on councillor numbers
Council will seek external advice about the cost, timing and voting requirements for a referendum on the number of councillors.
Residents may eventually be asked to vote on Council’s composition.
Homelessness response expenditure
A report was requested on Council expenditure related to homelessness issues at Orange Railway Station, including item removal and relocation support.
The follow-up may clarify how public funds are being used to respond to homelessness.
Reusable menstrual product rebate trial
Council acknowledged a report on the Reusable Menstrual Product Rebate Trial.
The trial concerns access to a rebate for eligible reusable menstrual products.
McPhillamy’s Gold Project community consultation
Council acknowledged the McPhillamy’s Gold Mine Community Consultative Committee minutes and presentation.
The project remains a matter of community and environmental interest for the Orange region.
Planetarium operations and opening hours
The proposed Planetarium operating model includes a full-time coordinator and two part-time staff. Mondays may initially be closed for maintenance, cleaning, repairs and training, with operating hours to be reviewed after 12 months.
Residents will be affected by the facility’s opening hours, staffing and access arrangements.
Places
Orange
Council-operated electric vehicle charging points were discussed; nine points operate on a user-pays basis.
Orange Airport
Site CC lease approved
Orange Sports Precinct
Site of the sports precinct project and planned landscaping, athletics and cricket facilities.
Woodward Street
School-zone sign adjustment near Orange High School.
Byng Street, Orange
Location of the Civic Centre where the meeting was held.
Redmond Place Air Hangar
Proposed indoor playground renovation funding was declined
Anson Street
Location where tree removal affected a neighbouring Elm tree's roots.
Orange Regional Planetarium
Council facility and proposed visitor attraction
Projects
Orange Sports Precinct
Major infrastructure project discussed in relation to construction, budget risk and cricket access.
Orange City Council
Decision-making local government authority for all substantive items.
Office of Local Government
Requested to provide comment on the possible referendum.
Zauner Constructions
Contractor authorised to complete remaining sports-precinct lighting works
Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council
Organisation whose NAIDOC Family Fun Day expression of interest was accepted
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service
Relevant to declared interests on a community committee item.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Placed on public exhibition for community feedback.
NSW Electoral Commission
Requested to advise on referendum costs, timing and administration.