YEOVAL
Yeoval Recreation Ground
The tennis courts, tennis shed, footpaths, and concrete apron were completed last financial year. Community consultation has been undertaken for the upgrade to play equipment and installation of a new electronic scoreboard.
Next steps: Install the scoreboard and play equipment before the end of the year.
EUGOWRA
Eugowra Sportsground Lighting
Work is progressing on the Eugowra Sportsground lighting restoration. A contractor has been engaged, and a startup meeting was held on 10 November. Procurement of non-upgrade equipment has commenced, pending Essential Energy approval. Completion is scheduled for April 2026.
Refurbishment of Former Eugowra Pre-School Site
he former ECCC building is being transformed for community and sporting use, with flood‑vulnerable materials replaced by a resilient concrete slab, core‑filled blockwork, and durable interior finishes.
The upgraded facility will offer two new changerooms, a multipurpose hall, an office, referees’ amenities, and a renewed kiosk, along with improved accessibility and fire safety.
The project is on track for completion by the end of February with a proposed stage 2 to restore the playground, pending grant variation approval.
Restoration of Memorial Park, Eugowra
The final concept design has been received from the Landscape Designer. Request for quotes will be released for the toilet block and Request for Tenders for the playground equipment and the landscaping. The results from the quotes and tenders will be reported to the March council meeting.
Restoration of Eugowra Historical Museum & Bushranger Centre
The Eugowra Museum refurbishment project reached practical completion on the 2 of December and the Museum committee have commenced moving the exhibits back in. The museum spaces have been completely renewed, with a new reception/family history room, new wall linings throughout the museum, flood resilient insulation and wall finishes, upgraded amenities, ramp, stairs.
The works have proceeded smoothly; this has allowed additional works requested by the committee to be undertaken. These include repairs to the façade, replacement of eaves & gutters, new lighting, new internet. Additionally, long-standing compliance issues (accessibility, fire codes, toilets) have been resolved.
Activation of Eugowra CBD
Community consultation complete. Request for Quote for civil design works sent out.
Next steps:
Contractor to be engaged and design to commence early in the new year. Planning to be completed at the end of March 2026.
Eugowra Showground Power Activation
A contractor has been engaged, and a startup meeting with stakeholders was held on 10 November. Procurement of non-upgrade equipment has commenced, pending Essential Energy approval. Completion is expected by April 2026.
Restoration of Eugowra Pool & Amenities
The Eugowra Pool refurbishment is the first CAP24 project completed, officially opening on 22 November. Works included full amenities upgrade to current standards with disability access, resurfacing of pools, new shade structures, plant room shed, landscaping, and a rainwater tank.
MOLONG
Molong Hockey Field Relocation
The construction project is progressing on schedule, with major structural works now complete. All kerbs have been installed, the base pavement layer has been final‑trimmed, asphalt was laid during the week of 15 December 2025, and fence posts are in place. Footpath areas have also been fully prepared for concrete.
Next steps include installing the shock layer and synthetic turf, pouring concrete footpaths once asphalt works are finalised, and completing fencing by adding the panels after surface works are complete.
Activation of Hunter Caldwell Sports Precinct
Significant progress has been made on site preparations, with major earthworks and groundwork now complete. Crews have removed the existing road base material, which has been stockpiled for use in future council projects thanks to its suitability as a quality subbase.
A 300mm layer of topsoil has been spread and levelled across the field, ready for turfing once irrigation is fully established. Work to utilise an existing creek water licence began in early December, allowing the field to be irrigated using new travelling irrigators now being set up.
The project team has postponed turf installation until early in the new year to ensure the watering system is fully functional. Meanwhile, fencing works at the Betts Street site have been completed, including lowering the existing fence and reinstating gates. However, installation of new steel fencing at the soccer fields, set to replace the treated pine logs, has been rescheduled for February 2026, due to contractor commitments at the new solar facility in Eugowra.
Next Steps
- Turfing planned for late January to early February
- Installation of steel post-and-rail fencing at the soccer fields in late January to early February 2026
The project remains on track as teams prepare for the next stage of field establishment and upgraded boundary fencing.
Molong Showground Upgrade
This progress is on hold until the wastewater load from the existing and planned new amenities is confirmed.
MANILDRA
Manildra Multipurpose Courts Relocation
The project continues to advance on schedule, with several major construction tasks now finalised. Asphalt surfacing has been completed across the site, and all fencing installation works are now finished. Preparation for the concrete driveway and footpaths has also been wrapped up, alongside the successful installation of drainage infrastructure.
Next Steps
Upcoming activities include core drilling for tennis and netball posts, pouring the driveway and footpaths, and cleaning the asphalt surface before court painting and line marking begin. Installation of lighting and water services is set to commence in January 2026.
The project remains on track for completion in February.
CANOWINDRA
Construction of a cabin at the Canowindra Caravan Park
The cabin is nearly complete and ready for delivery and installation. However, additional fire compliance requirements have been identified, and options for installing a hydrant are being assessed.
Next Steps: Install the cabin and seek quotes for hydrant installation.
Canowindra CHS & Library Refurbishment
The refurbishment project is nearing completion after construction began in May following an extensive design, approval, and tendering process. Despite some challenges during demolition, works have progressed smoothly, and final painting, fit-off, and touch-ups are underway. Practical completion is expected by the end of 2025.
Next Steps:
- Furniture delivery and Meals on Wheels freezer installation in January
- Library and office move-in, followed by public opening in February 2026
The project will deliver a larger, more functional library space, new public toilets, upgraded and accessible council offices, and a new community meeting room.
Cabonne Pools
Upgrade seven pool amenities across communities within Cabonne
- Plantroom, Electrical and Filter Upgrades (All pools)
- Wet deck as part of the plantroom upgrades (Cumnock, Yeoval)
- Hot water systems (Cudal, Cumnock, Manildra, Yeoval)
- Perimeter fencing and Landscaping (Canowindra, Cudal, Molong, Cumnock, Yeoval)
- Accessible carparking (as per available contingency funding
- Consultant costs – Plantroom upgrades
- SCADA Software program for plantrooms