UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE REGION The Upper Lachlan region sits high on the Great Dividing Range in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands and is bounded by the Abercrombie , Wollondilly and Lachlan rivers. The regional centre is the township of Crookwell which is a picturesque 2 ½ hour drive from Sydney or just over an hour north of Canberra. The population of the Upper Lachlan Shire is approximately 7,909 with a land area of 7,129km2 and we are situated 916 metres above sea level. Amongst the rolling hills of the shire you will find the pioneering towns and villages of Gunning, Taralga, Collector, Laggan, Binda, Bigga, Breadalbane, Tuena, Dalton, Grabben Gullen and Jerrawa each with its own rich history and individual contribution to the character of the area. HOUSING Housing is very affordable in the Upper Lachlan Shire and provides real value for money compared to the larger centres and cities. The median market value at June 2018 was $394,300. (Source Hometrack 2013-2017) Median rental is approximately $300 per week depending on the size 0f the home. ACCESSIBILITY Road Located 45km from Goulburn, 236km south of Sydney CBD & 122km north of Canberra CBD Rail Nearest station is located in Goulburn - 45km and will stop on request at Gunning Station Air Canberra Airport is 112km and Sydney Airport is 228km CLIMATE The climate is quite bracing in winter and spring and very pleasant for the remainder of the year. The climate ranges from (-2c to 38c) with light snow falls each year. Rainfall ranges from 530mm to 630mm per year and this rainfall is generally spread evenly throughout the year. EDUCATION Pre-schools: Crookwell Pre-school 21 King Rd Crookwell 4832 2591 SDC Crookwell Pre0school 10 Colyer St Crookwell 4832 1083 Gunning & District Pre-school 37 Biala St Gunning 4845 1396 Little Treasures Pre-school 76 Hillas St Taralga 4840 2220 Primary Schools: Bigga Public School Blackman St Bigga 4835 2236 Binda Public School Queen St Binda 4835 6052 Breadalbane Public School Collector Rd Breadalbane 4844 2243 Collector Public School Lorn St Collector 4848 0024 Crookwell Public School Denison St Crookwell 4832 1213 Dalton Public School Jobson St Dalton 4845 1129 Gunning Public School Yass St Gunning 4845 1129 Laggan Public School Peelwood Rd Laggan 4837 3215 St. Mary’s Primary School Wade St Crookwell 4832 1592 Taralga Public School Orchard St Taralga 4840 2047 High School: Crookwell High School Crown St Crookwell 4832 1421 EMERGENCY SERVICES Ambulance 25 Spring St, Crookwell 13 12 33 Fire Brigade 157 Goulburn St, Crookwell 4832 1601 Rural Fire Brigade McIntosh Rd, Crookwell 4832 0268 Police 33 Goulburn St, Crookwell 4832 1044 Crookwell District Hospital Kialla Rd, Crookwell 4837 5000 Lifeline Operates 24 hours 13 11 14 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Poisons Information 13 11 26 State Emergency Service Crookwell 4832 0049 Gunning 4848 0194 Bigga 4835 2017 UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE’S CONTACT NUMBERS/SERVICES Crookwell Office Gunning Office 44 Spring Street 123 Yass Street CROOKWELL NSW 2583 GUNNING NSW 2581 Postal Address: Postal Address: PO Box 10 PO Box 42 CROOKWELL NSW 2583 GUNNING NSW 2581 Ph. (02) 4830 1000 Ph. (02) 4845 4100 Fax (02) 4832 2066 Fax (02) 4845 1426 Crookwell AH Emergencies 0429 786 659 Gunning AH Emergencies 0427 454 206 Taralga Office Visitor Information Centres 29 Orchard Street Crookwell Visitor Information Centre TARALGA NSW 2580 36 Goulburn St Crookwell NSW 2583 Postal Address: Ph (02) 4832 1988 29 Orchard Street [email protected] TARALGA NSW 2580 Ph. (02) 4840 2099 Taralga Gifts & Goodies Fax (02) 4840 2296 23 Orchard St Ta ralga NSW 2580 Taralga AH Emergencies 0429 786 659 Ph (02) 4840 2558 The Crookwell Library is located in the The Gunning Library has recently been extended and Crookwell Memorial Hall complex in Denison refurbished. With ever increasing services, Street Crookwell. Phone: (02) 4832 1048 resources and facilities available, please take the Opening Hours op portunity to u tilise this modern and exciting • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday community facility. 10.30am to 5pm Phone: (02) 4845 1231 • Wednesday 1.30pm to 5pm Opening Hours • Saturday 10am to 12 noon. • Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The library is CLOSED on Sundays and Public • Thursday 1pm - 5pm 2 Holidays and between Christmas and New Year. • Friday 10am - 5pm For the convenience of library patrons an after- The library is CLOSED on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays hours book return chute, is located near the front and Public Holidays door of the Crookwell Memorial Hall complex. Swimming Pools Crookwell Goulburn St Crookwell 4832 1652 Email: [email protected] Gunning Barbour Park Gunning 4845 1056 COMMUNITY INFORMATION & SERVICES Please see an extensive Community Directory by clicking on the following link http://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/community-directory LOCAL COUNCILLORS Mayor John Stafford • Phone: 0419 014 540 • Address: 70 Macarthur Street, TARALGA NSW 2580 • Email: [email protected] Deputy Mayor John Searl • Phone: 02 4845 6337 • Mobile: 0405 060 347 • Address: PO Box 4002, DALTON NSW 2581 • Email: [email protected] Mayor Brian McCormack • Phone: 02 4837 3258 • Fax: 02 4837 3311 • Address: "Apsley" Taralga Road, LAGGAN NSW 2583 • Email: [email protected] Councillor Paul Culhane • Phone: 02 4836 2190 • Fax: 02 4832 2100 • Address: 6912 Boorowa Road, LOST RIVER NSW 2583 • Email: [email protected] Councillor Ron Cummins • Phone: 0427 368 305 • Address: PO Box 204, CROOKWELL NSW 2583 • Email: [email protected] Councillor Pam Kensit • Phone: 02 4836 5203 • Mobile: 0400 360 331 • Address: "Moorabinda" 1339 Fish River Road, CROOKWELL NSW 2583 • Email: [email protected] 3 Councillor Darren O'Brien • Phone: 02 4832 0501 • Mobile: 0409 821 003 • Address: 14 Crown Street CROOKWELL, NSW 2583 • Email: [email protected] Councillor Richard Opie • Phone: 0418 821 972 • Address: PO Box 108, CROOKWELL NSW 2583 • Email: [email protected] Councillor James Wheelwright • Phone: 02 4834 2149 • Fax: 02 4834 2142 • Address: "Phils River" CROOKWELL NSW 2583 • Email: [email protected] LOCAL PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATIVES & ENROLEMENT Angus Taylor MP – Federal Member for Hume Office: 191 Auburn Street Postal: PO Box 700 Goulburn NSW 2580 Phone: (02) 4822 2277 / Fax: (02) 4822 1029 Email: [email protected] Pru Goward MP – Member for Goulburn Office: 167 - 169 Auburn Street Goulburn NSW 2580 Postal: PO Box 168 Goulburn NSW 2580 Phone: 02 4822 6444 / Fax: 02 4822 6400 Email: [email protected] Enrolment Every time you move, you must update your address on the electoral roll or your name could be removed and you will be unable to vote. You are eligible to enrol for your new address if you have lived there for at least one month. You will need to provide evidence of your identity. You can use your driver's licence, Australian passport number or have someone who is enrolled confirm your identity. Please note that the AEC cannot accept any other forms of identification, such as 18+ or Proof of Age cards. Click on the link below to change your address https://forms.aec.gov.au/Enrolment/Form/Apply/83056040-0525-4745-bc91-a04d00a11c5d?mode=Wizard ABORIGINAL SERVICES Pejar Aboriginal land Council Office: 80 Combermere St Goulburn NSW 2580 Postal: PO Box 289 Goulburn NSW 2580 Phone: 02 4822 3552 / Fax: 02 4822 3551 4 LOCAL MEDIA Newspapers Crookwell Gazette 4832 1077 Goulburn Post 4827 3500 Town & Country Magazine 4827 3501 Yass Tribune 6226 1622 Radio 93.5 Eagle FM 4821 7777 1368 2GN & Hot Country 4821 3377 UTILITIES – GAS/ELECTRICITY/PHONE Gas Actew AGL 13 14 93 Elgas 13 11 61 Electricity Actew AGL 13 14 93 Energy Australia 13 34 66 Essential Energy 13 23 91 Origin Energy 13 24 63 Telephone Optus 4855 0900 Telstra 4823 6199 WASTE DISPOSAL Please see an extensive information about Waste Disposal for your area by clicking on the following link http://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/engineering/waste-management 5 .