Parkes Shire Council

09/06/2026

🚨🏢 A Major Milestone for Community Safety in Parkes 🏢🚨

Parkes Shire Council is proud to celebrate the official opening of the new state-of-the-art Parkes SES Headquarters, providing local volunteers with one of the most advanced regional emergency service facilities in NSW.

Delivered through a significant investment from the Australian and NSW Governments, the purpose-built facility will strengthen emergency response, training, equipment storage and regional deployment capabilities for years to come.

Mayor Neil Westcott said the new headquarters represents a major investment in the safety, resilience and future of our community.

💬 "Our SES volunteers play a vital role in protecting lives and supporting residents during emergencies. This new facility ensures they have the modern resources and operational capability they need to continue serving the Parkes Shire and surrounding region."

Council was proud to secure the funding, contribute the land, and manage the project through to completion, supporting the incredible work of our dedicated SES volunteers.

👏 Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this important community asset to life, and to our SES volunteers for their ongoing service and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/49PKz7o

09/06/2026

📚 Did you know library membership is free?

From bestselling books and DVDs to board games, graphic novels and digital resources, there’s something for everyone at Parkes Shire Library.

Whether you're looking to learn, relax or be entertained, your local library is ready to welcome you. Check out the post below for opening hours across the Shire 👇

In the heat of the summer or the coldness of the winter library cards are still free. Join your library for access to many resources including board games, graphic novels, DVDs, fiction, non-fiction and biographies for all ages as well as eResources.
Parkes Shire Libraries opening hours are as follows;
Parkes - Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12.00pm
Peak Hill - Tuesday and Thursday 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Trundle - Thursday 3.00pm-5.00pm, Friday 10.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-5.00pm
Tullamore - Wednesday 11.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-4.30pm

09/06/2026

⛅ Weather Update

Conditions across the Parkes Shire have improved, and the temporary load limit has now been lifted. All grass sporting grounds have also reopened and are available for use.

👉 For the latest road closure information, please visit Council's website before travelling: bit.ly/RoadClosuresPSC

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the recent wet weather.

08/06/2026

💧 Have a Water Outage?

If you experience a water outage, please contact Parkes Shire Council on (02) 6861 2333. Our team will investigate the issue and provide assistance where required.

07/06/2026

🚧 Middle Trundle Road Closure Notice 🚧

Construction of a new causeway on Middle Trundle Road will commence on Monday, 15 June 2026.

📅 15 June - 31 July 2026 (weather permitting)

📍Middle Trundle Road will be closed between Blow Clear Road and Five Chain Lane for the duration of the works.

Funded through the Regional Transport Resilience Program, the project will improve flood resilience and the long-term reliability of the road.

Thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.

07/06/2026

📅 Public Holiday Closure Notice

A friendly reminder the Council Administration Office is closed today (Monday 8 June) due to the King's Birthday public holiday.

For urgent matters relating to Council services, facilities or roads outside business hours, please contact our After-Hours Service on 1800 648 585.

07/06/2026

King's Birthday Honours 🎖️

Congratulations to Michael Lynch who has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours with an OAM for his service to the community.
So well deserved.

06/06/2026

Did you know Australia still has an estimated 6 million tonnes of asbestos remaining in the built environment?

Many homes, sheds, fences and buildings constructed before 1990 may still contain asbestos materials. As these materials age and deteriorate, the risk of harmful asbestos fibres being released increases - especially when disturbed during renovations, storms, floods or bushfires.

Before starting any demolition, repairs or clean-up work, take the time to understand the risks and know where asbestos may be present.

Learn more at the Asbestos Safety Website: bit.ly/4tAXZLF

06/06/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴 Shared Path Connection Works Commencing Soon

Parkes Shire Council will be undertaking footpath works at the northern end of Brolgan Road to complete the shared path connection between Mimosa Avenue and Link Road.

Works are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 10 June, weather permitting, and are expected to be completed by Friday 26 June.

Once complete, the project will help create a continuous shared path network linking key areas of Parkes, including the Newell Highway Bypass and the Special Activation Precinct, providing an approximately 20km loop for walkers, runners and cyclists to enjoy.

We thank residents for their patience while these works are carried out.