Wentworth Shire Council

What Wentworth Shire Council does

Wentworth Shire Council is a statutory local government authority established under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), serving communities across the Wentworth Shire in far west New South Wales, Australia — including the towns of Wentworth, Buronga, Gol Gol, Dareton, and Pooncarie. The council delivers a broad portfolio of essential municipal services: kerbside waste collection (3-bin system), road maintenance and rehabilitation, water supply and sewerage (including an Insituform relining program), library services (physical and digital via BorrowBox), planning and development assessment, animal management, public health and environmental services, cemeteries, and community facilities such as public swimming pools and the Buronga Riverfront precinct.

The council's service delivery is built on a hybrid physical-and-digital infrastructure footprint. Two staffed offices (Wentworth main office on Darling Street and the Midway Service Centre in Buronga) anchor in-person service, supplemented by library branches, a phone/email contact centre, and a web portal supporting online payments, customer requests, development applications, tenders, and employment. Public digital infrastructure includes six 22kW AC EV chargers (via Chargefox), an online mapping platform (Pozi), and the Experience Wentworth tourism portal. Notable capital projects include the $9.12 million Wentworth Aerodrome upgrade, 24.52km of sealed road on Arumpo Road, the Buronga Riverfront precinct (pump tracks, nature play, accessible amenities), and council support for the $1.8 billion EnergyConnect transmission project hosted at the Buronga Substation.

Funding derives from three streams: recurring property rates (residential, commercial, and farmland categories, billed annually), government grants from NSW and Australian programs (Restart NSW, Roads to Recovery, Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund, Resources for Regions, Building Better Regions Fund, EV Destination Charging Grant), and transaction-based user fees (development applications, animal registrations, waste disposal, facility hire, water usage). The council is governed by elected councillors and a mayor, is accountable to the NSW Government and community rather than private shareholders, and has no parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

Wentworth Shire Council

Legal name

Wentworth Shire Council

Website

https://wentworth.nsw.gov.au

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wentworth Shire Council is a statutory local government authority in far west NSW, Australia, serving residents of Wentworth, Buronga, Gol Gol, Dareton, and Pooncarie with essential services including roads, waste management, water and sewerage, libraries, planning, and community facilities, funded by property rates and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Waste management services
• Community infrastructure
• Urban planning services
• Public library services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wentworth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rates Revenue: Property rates levied on residential, commercial, and rural properties within the Wentworth Shire local government area. Rates are a core source of recurring revenue for funding council services and infrastructure.
2. Government Grants: Funding from NSW Government, Australian Government, and various state/federal programs including Restart NSW, Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund, Roads to Recovery, and Resources for Regions. Grants support infrastructure projects, community services, and regional development.
3. Fees and Charges: User-pays fees for council services including development applications, planning fees, building certificates, animal registrations, waste disposal, water billing, hire of public venues, and various permits and licenses.
4. Online Payments and Services: Revenue collected through online payment systems for rates, fees, permits, and service charges via the council's online services portal.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wentworth Shire Council is a local government authority providing essential municipal services to residents of the Wentworth Shire in far west NSW, Australia. Core offerings include waste management (3-bin kerbside collection, recycling, landfill), road infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, water and sewerage services, library services (physical and digital), planning and development assessment, community facilities (pools, cemeteries, riverfront precincts), animal management, public EV charging, and aerodrome operations.

Product overview

Wentworth Shire Council provides comprehensive local government services to the Wentworth Shire region in NSW, Australia. The council operates a diverse portfolio of community services and infrastructure facilities including library services (physical and digital via BorrowBox), public EV charging infrastructure, waste management (3-bin kerbside system, recycling, landfill), community facilities (Buronga Riverfront precinct with pump tracks and nature play, swimming pools, cemeteries), and public infrastructure (roads, bridges, aerodrome, sewer systems). The council offers digital services through an online portal for payments, mapping, and service requests, while also providing regulatory services for planning, development applications, and building certifications. Infrastructure projects are delivered through various funding programs including Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund, Roads to Recovery, and NSW Government grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Services Wentworth Shire Libraries provide traditional and digital library services including physical book lending, eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital newspapers via BorrowBox, online resources, historical society access, and community programs for library members across the shire.
• Public EV Charging Infrastructure Six public electric vehicle chargers installed at three locations (Midway Community Centre, Wentworth Visitor Centre, Wentworth Riverfront) offering 22kW AC fast charging powered by Chargefox network for residents and visitors.
• Online Services Portal Council's digital service portal providing customer requests, online payments for rates and fees, employment opportunities, expressions of interest, tender submissions, online mapping via Pozi, and news access for residents and businesses.
• Buronga Riverfront Precinct Major recreational hub on Murray River banks featuring dual sealed pump tracks, nature-based playground, accessible toilet facilities, undercover seating, picnic tables, and landscaped pathways for residents and visitors.
• Waste Management Services Comprehensive waste management including 3-bin kerbside collection, recycling, hard waste collections, community recycling centre, container deposit scheme, landfill facilities, and problematic waste handling for residents of the Wentworth Shire.
• Road Infrastructure Road rehabilitation, widening, and safety works across the shire including Fletcher's Lake Road (1.47km), Memorial Road (1km), Old Wentworth Road (1.12km), and Nob Road (10km formation works plus 4.8km re-sheeting).
• Planning and Development Services Development applications, building construction certificates, planning proposals, land use zones, subdivision forms, and ePlanning services for property owners, developers, and businesses in the Wentworth Shire.
• Engineering Services Engineering services including roads and traffic management, stormwater drainage, water supply and sewerage, effluent disposal stations, bridge lift bookings, and standard drawings for council-managed infrastructure.
• Wentworth Aerodrome Regional aerodrome providing 24-hour all-weather access with capacity for Code 2B aircraft, supporting emergency services, air freight, charter flights, and tourism access to Mungo National Park.
• Sewer Rehabilitation Program Sewer relining program using Insituform contractor methodology to rehabilitate aging sewer infrastructure in Wentworth, Buronga, and Gol Gol areas.
• Public Swimming Pools Public swimming pool facilities available to residents and visitors of the Wentworth Shire as a community recreational service.
• Cemeteries Cemetery services including Wentworth Cemetery, Coomealla Memorial Gardens, Gol Gol Cemetery, and Pooncarie Cemetery with burial and memorial services for community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 new public EV chargers operational across 3 community sites (Midway Centre, Wentworth Visitor Centre, Wentworth Riverfront)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ChargefoxcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 July 2025Chargefox provides the EV charging network management platform for six new 22kW AC public chargers installed at Wentworth Visitor Centre, Midway Centre Buronga, and Wentworth Riverfront. Chargers support real-time monitoring, multiple payment options, and user-friendly features through the Chargefox app.
• TransgridflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2022Transgrid is developing the $1.8 billion EnergyConnect project - Australia's largest electricity transmission project spanning 900km between SA, NSW, and Victoria. Wentworth Shire hosts the Buronga Substation site which will be one of the world's largest and most complex substations. Council has supported the project launch and benefits from significant economic activity from the construction workforce and associated contracts.
• SecureEnergy (Elecnor/Clough Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2022SecureEnergy JV is constructing the 700km NSW section of EnergyConnect from SA border to Wagga Wagga. They have established a 30-hectare camp and laydown area in Buronga accommodating up to 400 employees initially, with six camps total for over 1,450 staff. SecureEnergy has engaged local businesses, provided community grants, and participated in recycling initiatives like Return and Earn.
• Barkindji Maraura Elders Environment TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2022Barkindji Maraura Elders Environment Team Senior Ranger Malcolm King created traditional digging sticks used in EnergyConnect project launch ceremony, representing Indigenous heritage connection to the land at the Buronga site.
• NSW Government (Far West Local Health District)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2021Wentworth Shire Council advocated alongside the Far West Local Health District for $30 million in NSW State Budget funding for Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment. Council also collaborates on $100 million HealthOne Strategy including Buronga HealthOne facility and Dareton Health Facility refurbishment.
• Bendigo Bank (Community Bank Wentworth and District)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 March 2021Community Bank Wentworth and District operates a banking agency from the Midway Centre in Buronga, staffed by Wentworth Shire Council Customer Service Team. Offers core day-to-day banking facilities with profits reinvested into the local community.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Balranald Shire Council: Neighbouring far-west NSW shire of similar scale and small dispersed population. Comparable on every dimension — rates-funded local government, grant-dependent capital program, road and waste services across remote communities, joint reliance on Resources for Regions and Australian Government regional programs.
• Wentworth is in Far West NSW; Central Darling Shire Council is a comparable peer: Far-west NSW shire covering remote communities including Wilcannia, Menindee, and White Cliffs. Closest comparable in terms of geographic dispersion, small population, and reliance on grant funding for any infrastructure investment. Same funding ecosystem (Restart NSW, Resources for Regions).
• Murray River Council: Adjacent NSW shire covering Moama and surrounding Murray River region. Highly comparable as a small rural NSW local government authority delivering water/sewer, roads, waste, libraries, and tourism services to a dispersed population. Same funding sources (Restart NSW, Resources for Regions) and shared regional context.
• Broken Hill City Council: Far-west NSW local government authority serving a remote mining-heritage city. Closest direct peer in terms of geographic isolation, small population, and dependence on state/federal infrastructure grants. Comparable service portfolio including waste, roads, water, libraries, and tourism facilities.
• Edward River Council: NSW shire centred on Deniliquin in the southern Riverina. Comparable regional NSW local government with similar services (waste, water/sewer, libraries, aerodrome, tourism) and identical funding pathways (NSW Government grants, Resources for Regions, Roads to Recovery).
• Federation Council (NSW): NSW council covering Corowa, Howlong, and surrounding Murray River towns. Comparable regional NSW council with shared Riverina/Murray tourism economy, similar small-population profile, and equivalent reliance on state grants and Australian Government regional programs.
• Hay Shire Council: NSW shire covering Hay and surrounding Riverina district. Comparable on small population, dispersed geography, reliance on tourism (Hay being a major Murray River stop) and grant funding for infrastructure upgrades. Same NSW Government funding pathways.
• Berrigan Shire Council: NSW shire covering Berrigan, Finley, Tocumwal, and Barooga along the Murray. Comparable small-scale rural council with similar service mix (water/sewer, waste, roads, libraries, tourism) and shared funding environment. Strong match on revenue model and operating geography.
• Murrumbidgee Council: NSW shire covering Darlington Point, Coleambally, and surrounding Riverina communities. Comparable small rural council with similar operational scale, water/sewer responsibilities, and grant-dependent capital program along the Murrumbidgee irrigation area.

Broad incumbents

• Albury City Council: Larger NSW regional council on the NSW-Victorian border. Comparable service portfolio but at significantly greater scale; useful as a comparable for governance, funding access, and service delivery models that Wentworth might aspire to as it grows from EnergyConnect stimulus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe0VYqcK7b_a1nfp_Enh2Bg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WentworthShireCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wentworth-shire

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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