Peak Hill Rd Upgrade (ROSI)
Cabonne Council is undertaking an upgrade of Peak Hill Road, a project funded under the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. The upgrade will cover the full 16 kilometers of Peak Hill Road within the Cabonne Council area. The project is part of the council's ongoing recovery efforts after floods, with the aim of improving infrastructure and enhancing safety.

September 2025 Update - Initial tree and vegetation clearing has now been completed as part of the Peak Hill Road upgrade. Vegetation works were required along the full length of the project, with the first 10km now finished. The remaining vegetation works will be subject to a new tender, which will be advertised in the coming weeks. Additionally, tenders for the road construction and culvert works are also set to be readvertised shortly.

Yeoval

Yeoval Recreation Ground – SCCF5

Following community consultation, remaining funds have been approved for upgrades to the play equipment and electronic scoreboard. Both have been ordered, with completion expected by the end of the year.

EUGOWRA 

CAP24-003 – Eugowra Sportsground Lighting

Tender has been released, with results to be reported at the October Council meeting. Construction will take 22 weeks, with completion expected by late March 2026.

CAP24-015 – Refurbishment of Former Eugowra Pre-School Site

Contractors are now on site and progressing well. Completion is scheduled for December 2026.

CAP24-005 – Restoration of Memorial Park, Eugowra

Community consultation held on 23 July revealed strong support for a Ninja Course and a multi-play unit for younger children. School visits on 4 August confirmed preference for a more accessible design. Quotes are being sought for a BBQ area and solar lighting. Final design discussions with the landscape designer are scheduled for 8 September. The Request for Tender (RFT) is expected to be released by late October, with outcomes reported in December.

CAP24-007 – Restoration of Eugowra Historical Museum & Bushranger Centre

Construction is progressing well in consultation with the Eugowra Historical Society. Completion is planned for 14 November 2025, marking the three-year anniversary of the flood.

CAP24-009 – Activation of Eugowra CBD

Surveying is complete. The concept will be presented to the Eugowra Reference Group on 8 September, after which a civil engineer will be engaged to develop the design.

CAP24-013 – Eugowra Showground Power Activation

Tender has been released, with results to be reported in October. Construction will take 22 weeks, with completion expected by late March 2026.

CAP24-014 – Restoration of Eugowra Pool & Amenities

Final fiberglass lining will be applied the week of 21 September. The project has come in under budget, allowing for additional upgrades including new shade sails, pump room shed, roller doors, and kiosk improvements. Amenities refurbishment, including a new accessible bathroom, is now complete.

MOLONG

CAP24-001 – Molong Hockey Field Relocation

Site mobilisation begins 8 September, following the Molong Show. Construction is expected to finish by February 2026. Council is working with the hockey club on dugout and tech bench design. A tender for sports lighting will be released, with installation aligned to project completion.

CAP24-008 – Activation of Hunter Caldwell Sports Precinct

Earthworks begin the week of 8 September, followed by fencing and electrical works. Turf is expected to be laid by late October, with project completion by year-end.

MANILDRA

CAP24-006 – Manildra Multipurpose Courts Relocation

Work is set to begin mid-September, with completion targeted for the end of the year.

CANOWINDRA

Cabonne Home Support (CHS) Refurbishment

Construction is progressing steadily. With slabs poured and groundwork complete, the project is expected to move smoothly toward completion by year-end. Furniture and fit-out are 80% ordered, with installation scheduled for late 2025 into early 2026.

CABONNE

Cabonne Pool Upgrades

Work at Manildra is mostly complete, with contractors now on site in Cudal. Construction of the new plant room shed in Eugowra begins next week, followed by pump room fit out. Completion is scheduled for mid-October.