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The Balranald Shire Council in conjunction with the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) maintains a significant network of roads throughout the Shire encompassing regional, main and local roads. Council aims to maintain the existing road network in good condition with the financial resources available and to improve existing surfacing wherever possible.
Balranald Shire Council welcomes input and feedback from residents and ratepayers regarding the road system. Please send your input or feedback to an e-mail address: council@balranald.nsw.gov.au
Download Rural Roads Policy
Download Grids Policy
Download Road Classification Maintenance Policy
Balranald Shire Council Road Report –
See updated road Status within Balranald Shire and neighbouring Councils
For additional information please call:
Balranald Shire Council office on 03 5020 1300
Balranald Visitor Information Centre on 03 5020 1599
Road conditions and closures can change regularly due to weather conditions. Motorists are advised to travel according to the road conditions at all times, and please refrain from travelling on closed roads. Balranald Shire Council appeals to all drivers planning to travel within the Shire area to assist in preventing damage to the unsealed roads by choosing an alternative route or waiting until drier conditions prevail when wet weather occurs. Flagrant and irresponsible disregard for this appeal could lead to prosecution to the full extent of the law. Appropriate warning signage exists at key locations.
For information on road closures in surrounding shires please click on the following links: Cobar, Central Darling or Wentworth Shire
Road Closure Reports for Balranald, Central Darling and Wentworth Shire Councils can be found on Councils website at https://balranald.nsw.gov.au/infrastructure/roads-condition-report/
Council undertake the following regular maintenance programs:
Motorists should look out for appropriate signage indicating works underway ahead and any dangerous condition identified can be reported directly to Council on 03 5020 1300.
Rural Property Addressing
Council has adopted the rural address number system in accordance with the Australian Standard. These rural property addresses are displayed via the number on a white metal post adjacent to the property entrance. All emergency services are supplied with a comprehensive document for ease of locating properties. If you have any enquiries regarding rural addressing, street or road signs, or business and tourist directional signs please contact Council.
Driveway Cross Overs
When installing any driveway crossover from the road to the property boundary it must be constructed to a standard acceptable to the Council and suitably reinforced for the weight of vehicles entering the property.
Consultation with the Council Engineering Department is necessary prior to construction.
Street Trees
Street trees within Balranald Shire are community property and it is an offence to damage or remove one. Any concerns relating to street trees should be addressed to the Council who will investigate the issue and take any appropriate action.
Footpath Program
Proposals for pedestrian access improvements are contained in Council’s Pedestrian Access and MobilityPlan and may be viewed at Council’s offices.
The Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) completes maintenance works on roads on a regular- or as needs basis, and forwards a report of current and future maintenance for our (South West) region. The report is to advise residents and travelers to these areas of changes to traffic conditions, including some delays.
To view current maintenance (road works) located within or close to the Balranald Shire, please click on the following link(s)
For NSW related road works, please click on the link to be directed to the Live Traffic web update www.livetraffic.com
Please note, not all roadworks appear on Live Traffic.
There is also a Live Traffic NSW app to download if you would like to follow NSW road updates.
Google Play
App Store
Swan Hill Bridge maintenance work
Next stage of maintenance at Swan Hill Bridge started from April 2020.
Essential maintenance work is being carried out to ensure Swan Hill Bridge over the Murray River remains safe and efficient click on the link above all the information from Transport NSW.
State Highway
The Sturt Highway links east with west through both the townships of Balranald and Euston. State Highways are traditionally maintained by NSW Roads and Maritime Services however, Council have an interest in maintaining the verges and incidents such as pollution, fire, traffic and other hazards should be reported to Council immediately who will liaise with the RMS.
Travelling motorists should note that there are approximately eight (8) rest areas along this section of highway providing adequate off road parking, two of which (Meilman and Lake Benanee) have toilet facilities. Both the Yanga Lake and Lake Benanee parking areas have direct access to their respective lake foreshores. Caravan parking and camping areas are available.
When is a road opening permit required?
When a plumber, builder or member of the public needs to dig or under-bore in the road reservation. Common reasons for requiring a Road Opening Permit are:
To ensure no existing underground services are damaged, you must complete a “Dial Before You Dig” application by calling 1100 or by going to the “Dial Before You Dig” website www.1100.com.au , then investigate with Council staff as to locations of other services i.e. water and sewer mains, then accurately locate and protect any existing services before commencing work.
When does the application become a permit?
The application becomes a permit when:
Fee’s for road opening permits can be found in Council’s Fees & Charges
Conditions of road opening and restoration fees
Please ensure you supply all required supporting documentation with the completed application, and direct further queries to Council on 03 5020 1300.
STREET ADDRESS
70 Market Street
Balranald NSW 2715
POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 120,
Balranald NSW 2715
CONTACT COUNCIL
Phone: 03 5020 1300
Fax: 03 5020 1620
Email: council@balranald.nsw.gov.au
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Emergency after hours Phone:
Water/Sewer : 0418 322 902
Roads: 0427 273 741
Town: 0448 738 144
Euston: 0419 693 956
Acknowledgement of Country: Council acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices and services are located. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal community Elders past, present and emerging.
