Decline in population and corresponding reduction in the amount of skilled labour and businesses in the Shire – need to boost population levels and employment opportunities. Our Community’s 2026 Economic Strategies Objective 2.1: Strengthening agriculture and existing local industries and exploring other options Strategies Responsible Support Timing 2.1.3 Elevate the need for bitumen access from Brewarrina / Goodooga / Council Local business and government Ongoing 2.1.4 Assist and encourage the development of new business Council, NSW Government, Chamber of Commerce, local businesses Regional Development Australia, local businesses Ongoing Objective 2.2: Enhance the experience of visitors to Brewarrina Shire Strategies Responsible Support Timing 2.2.1 Implementation of Streetscape Masterplan– upgrade streetscape including landscaping, gardens and street furniture, empty shop fronts displays Council Community Ongoing 2.2.2 Revise Brewarrina Tourism and Economic Strategy – including marketing of the region and events Council Ongoing 3. Infrastructure Significant challenges and issues that have influenced the composition of the community’s Infrastructure strategies include: Need for good transport networks including Shire roads – the maintenance of this important asset is a key challenge. The need for the introduction of long-term planning into asset management procedures to ensure that future needs can be planned for and current infrastructure is supported.
Our Community’s 2026 Infrastructure Strategies Objective 3.1: Good quality transport infrastructure Strategies Responsible Support Timing 3.1.1 Ensure local roads and bridges are maintained/constructed to acceptable community standards in a cost effective, efficient and safe manner Council, Government Government, Community Ongoing 3.1.2 Ensure regional main roads and highways are maintained to acceptable community standards Roads and Maritime Services Government, Council Ongoing 3.1.3 Maintain and enhance the local aerodrome and promote its use Council Government Ongoing Objective 3.2: Good quality community infrastructure and facilities Strategies Responsible Support Timing 3.2.1 Maintain gardens and reserves in a safe and attractive condition Council Community Ongoing 3.2.2 Monitor pool management and implement maintenance and upgrades Council NSW Government, Community Ongoing 3.2.3 Provide a high quality library service that meets the needs of the community Council Community Ongoing 3.2.4 Maintain community facilities, parks and gardens to an appropriate standard (e.g. Sporting Complex) Council Community Ongoing 3.2.5 Maintain and service the villages of Weilmoringle, Goodooga, Angeldool and Golgolgon Council Community Ongoing
4.3.2 Provide Brewarrina and villages of Goodooga and Angledool with an adequate and safe water supply that is appropriately priced for all consumers Council NSW Government Ongoing 4.3.3 Provide Brewarrina and village of Goodooga with an adequate and environmentally acceptable sewerage scheme that is appropriately priced for all consumers Council NSW Government Ongoing 5. Governance Significant challenges and issues that have influenced the composition of the community’s Governance strategies include: The hollowing out of the population toward increases in older, less skilled, more welfare dependent population) resulting in an increased burden on existing community leaders and stock of volunteers. Ensuring the Council continues to remain strong and financially sound and is pro-active in the promotion and improvement of the community through sound and responsible leadership working as partners with the community in decision-making. Long term governance and community leadership is for the future of Brewarrina Shire. Leadership skills need to be fostered to encourage the development of future community leaders and volunteers within the community. Our Community’s 2026 Civic Leadership Strategies Objective 5.1: A community that partners with Council in decision making Strategies Responsible Support Timing 5.1.1 Implementation of Council’s Community Engagement Strategy Council Community Ongoing 5.1.2 A willingness for community leaders to engage with Council to achieve community goals Council Community Groups Ongoing Objective 5.2: A Council that provides quality service to ratepayers and residents and delivers cost-effective services to these customers