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Regulations compliance

Companion animals

Information for Companion Animal Owners rights and responsibility

Enforcement policy

Walgett Shire Council’s Enforcement Policy provides an overview of the matters that Council officers will consider when dealing with regulatory issues.

Food premises food stall registrati

Walgett Shire Council works with the NSW Food Authority in addressing food related matters such as food premises inspections, safe food handling and food borne illness investigations.

Liquid Trade Waste

Local Water Utilities such as Walgett Shire Council, are responsible for the provision of water supply and reticulated sewerage services in New South Wales country towns.

Overgrown Urban Lots

Information regarding overgrown lots

Swimming pools

In 2012, the Swimming Pools Act 1992 was amended to improve the safety of children around swimming pools in NSW.


Alcohol Free Zones

Find out information regarding Alcohol free zones within Walgett Shire

Dealing with neighbourhood noise(PDF, 3MB)

Neighbourhood noise, such as noise from animals, alarms, machines and parties can be very annoying. You can often stop noise that disturbs you without involving council, the police or the EPA.

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admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au 
(02) 6828 6100

Walgett Council Chambers 
77 Fox Street, Walgett, NSW 2832 
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Services Australia Agent, Lightning Ridge 
(02) 6828 6191
35 Pandora Street,  Lightning Ridge NSW 2834

Collarenebri Post Office 
(02) 6828 6186
6 Wilson Street, Collarenebri, NSW, 2833 

 

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Walgett Shire Council acknowledge the people of the Gamilaraay, Yuwaalaraay and Yuwaalayaay  nations, the First Peoples of Walgett Shire where we live and work. We respect and acknowledge their Elders, past and present and recognise their continued custodianship and connection to the land, waters and community.

 

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