Transport

Roads

Objective

  • To provide and maintain access for all residents, except during periods of extreme weather conditions.
  • To strategically maintain a ten year plan for all future improvements to Shire roads.
  • To maintain RTA contractor classification to allow Council to secure contract work on State Highways.

Bridges

Objective

  • To provide and maintain a network of safe and effective bridges, culverts and causeways.
  • To strategically maintain a ten year plan for all future improvements to Shire bridges.

Aerodromes

Objective

  • To maintain the Gilgandra and Tooraweenah aerodromes to ensure a safe and effective runway to meet appropriate safety standards.
  • To ensure the standard of Gilgandra aerodrome meets air ambulance requirements.
  • To continue to promote the use of the aerodrome by outside agencies, including the RAAF.

Footpaths

Objective

  • To maintain a network of safe and effective pedestrian routes within all Village areas.
  • To extend the paved footpath network within Gilgandra Village area in line with community needs and as resources permit.