Wentworth Shire Council have announced that all Wentworth Shire Council services including customer service centres, Buronga Animal Shelter, Council Depot, workshop, stores, libraries, waste facilities, Wentworth Visitor Information Centre and Junction Café will be closed next Tuesday, 3 November 2026, for the Union Picnic Day and will re-open on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
The 11:30am bridge lifts will not operate at Wentworth and Abbotsford bridges to allow for adequate traffic flow.
Tuesday is also the Wentworth Cup Race Day.
For emergencies including blocked public drains, damage to local roads, animal control or fallen trees within Council’s parks and reserves, please call (03) 5027 5027.
In life-threatening emergencies, or for urgent help from Police, Fire or Ambulance services, call 000 (Triple Zero).
Normal services/operating hours re-commence from Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Union Picnic Day is an annual event celebrated by unions.
The public holiday entitlement for Union Picnic Day primarily applies to local government employees under the NSW Local Government (State) Award, and the exact date may differ across regional councils.
