Cessnock City Council

02/06/2026

ℹ FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE 📑

Council was unsuccessful in its application for a special variation of rates for 2026/27. The determination by IPART does not resolve the serious financial challenges we face, and we will continue to communicate with the community as we progress our ongoing financial sustainability journey.

In the meantime, we have prepared a draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) for 2026/27 using available revenue based on the rate peg, which is currently on exhibition.

The draft DPOP reflects a reduced works program, including less road and infrastructure maintenance and fewer drainage and flood management improvements than would have been possible under the proposed Special Variation.

Have your say on our draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan for 2026/27 here: https://together.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/draft-operational-plan-2026-2027

01/06/2026

👷🏻‍♀️ WOLLOMBI ROAD WEEKLY UPDATE 🚧

To keep the community informed about progress on the Wollombi Road upgrades, Council will be providing you with a regular update on works planned.

The weekly works table outlines what Daracon will be working on over the coming week (pending weather).

The weekly works table and community notifications are available here ⬇️ https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/WollombiRoad

31/05/2026

🚧 WEEKLY WORKS UPDATE 🚧

To keep the community informed about roads and other maintenance and repairs in the Cessnock Local Government Area, Council will be providing you with regular updates on where our crews are working and what they are working on.

In the coming week, Council teams and contractors will be working on the following areas, pending weather:

🚗 West Street, Greta – Shared pathway construction
🚗 Lovedale Road, Lovedale – Pavement rehabilitation
🚗 Gills Lane, Brunkerville - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Leiberts Lane, Brunkerville - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Aird Lane, Abermain - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Grahams Lane, Abermain - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Hinds Lane, Abermain - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Bishops Bridge Road, Bishops Bridge - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Vermont Road, Mulbring - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Eglingford Road, Congewai - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Mill Lane, Quorrobolong - Unsealed road grading
🚗 Weston Area - Unsealed grading (shoulder and laneways
🚗 Bellbird - Pothole repairs
🚗 Nulkaba - Pothole repairs
🚗 Wollombi - Pothole repairs
🚗 Cessnock - Pothole repairs
🚗 West Cessnock - Pothole repairs
🚗 Davidson Street, Cessnock - Kerb and gutter works
🚗 Rothbury Street, Rothbury - Bus shelter maintenance
🚗 Vegetation control on bridges - Via contractors

👉 To report an issue with a road, please visit:
https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Report-an-issue/Roads

29/05/2026

🚧 UPCOMING FOOTPATH WORKS 🚧
- Contractors working on behalf of Cessnock City Council will be undertaking footpath works at the below location, pending weather:

📍 Mount View Road Cessnock, between Hunter Avenue & Wollombi Road
📅 Works Scheduled for Sunday Night, 31 May
⏰ Between 7:00pm – 1:00am (weather permitting)

Traffic control measures will be in place for the duration of the works to assist with the safe movement of vehicles through and around the work area. 🚗

Temporary detours and reduced speed limits may be implemented to help manage local traffic and minimise disruption.

Motorists are reminded to:

🚘 Adhere to speed limits
🛑 Follow directions of traffic controllers
⚠️ Observe all signage in the work area

These works will involve the use of machinery which may generate some noise. Every effort will be made to minimise noise where possible.

28/05/2026

⚠️ Updated at 11.30 Monday. All roads are now reopened.

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES 🚧
Please be advised that the following roads are temporarily closed.

The following roads are now reopened:

✅ Congewai Road, Congewai
✅ Watagan Creek Road, Laguna
✅ Alexandra Street, Kurri Kurri
✅ Old North Road, Rothbury

Motorists are advised to drive to conditions and reminded never to drive through flood water. We will update this post if there are any more closures through the day and when roads are reopened.

27/05/2026

🛑 The latest advice from NSW SES - Cessnock City Unit 👇

27/05/2026

⚠️ COMPOST GIVEAWAY POSTPONED ⚠️

Unfortunately, due to today's weather, alongside technical difficulties with the truck transporting the compost for today's event, the compost giveaway has been postponed.

Further information on the giveaway being rescheduled for another date will be announced in due time. We apologise for the inconvenience.

26/05/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: COMPOST GIVEAWAY POSTPONED ⚠️

🌱 Compost Giveaway! 🌱

Great news for local gardeners and green thumbs! 🌿

Residents will have the opportunity to receive free compost, a fantastic way to enrich your soil while reducing waste and supporting a greener community.

Using compost helps improve soil health, retain moisture, and promote stronger, healthier plants, turning everyday garden waste into something truly valuable.

Collect 2 bags of ANL nutrient-rich compost that has been created from food and garden organics, collected through the FOGO service. 🍃

Don't miss out! 🔽

📅 Wednesday 27 May
⏰ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Bridges Hill Carpark, Yango Street, Cessnock

26/05/2026

🌿 Fancy yourself a potential green thumb? 🌿

Council is running a workshop Soils, Pests and Predators where beginners and advanced growers alike will learn something new – from what makes good soil and how to improve it over time to identifying and naturally controlling pests 🐛, and fertilising a garden naturally.

Suitable for anyone growing 🌱 or interested in growing their own food, this workshop is a great way to get started on the journey to having a garden full of delicious and healthy things to eat. It will include theory and hands-on sessions in the garden!

🫐 When: 9am-12pm, Saturday 13 June 2026
🥕 Where: Kurri Kurri Men’s Shed and Community Garden (behind O’Neills Tyre & Auto)
🍑 Tickets: $5 each plus $1.61 booking fee (free for Men’s Shed members)
🍋 Reserve your spot and more info: https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-On/Soil-Pests-and-Predators-workshop

Learn how to establish an abundant edible garden with a natural approach to building great soil and managing pests and diseases.