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Mid-Western Region NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE TO THE MID-WESTERN REGION 2 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 2 21/08/2020 12:09:57 PM Welcome ..................................................................................3 The Mid-Western Region 3 Our region ...............................................................................5 Mudgee 5 Gulgong 5 Rylstone 6 Kandos 6 Household essentials .........................................................7 Waste 8 Pets 8 Rates ..........................................................................................9 Rates 10 How to pay your rates 10 Water 10 Property ..................................................................................11 Planning and Building 11 Facilities ..................................................................................13 Libraries 13 Town Hall Cinema 13 Saleyards 13 Family fun ..............................................................................15 Swimming Pools 15 Mudgee Water Park 15 Venues for hire ....................................................................17 Showgrounds 17 Halls 17 Amenities ..............................................................................19 Gulgong Adventure Playground 20 Playgrounds and Skate Parks 20 Parents Room 20 Recreation .............................................................................21 Glen Willow 22 Sporting Fields 22 Events ......................................................................................23 Flavours of Mudgee 24 NRL 24 Australia Day 24 Supporting our community ..........................................25 Family Day Care 25 Meals on Wheels 25 Mudgee Community Transport 25 Want to volunteer? 25 Roads and transport .........................................................27 Driving 27 Mudgee Airport 27 TrainLink Services 27 Get in touch ..........................................................................29 Report a problem 29 1 // Lawson Park, Mudgee New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 1 21/08/2020 12:09:57 PM Mid-Western Regional Council acknowledges the Wiradjuri people, the traditional custodians of the Wiradjuri Nation. We acknowledge their Elders past, present and future. We also acknowledge people from other nations and language groups who have now made the Mid-Western Region their home, along with the descendants of the Wiradjuri Nation. CONTENTS2 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 2 21/08/2020 12:09:58 PM WELCOME The Mid-Western Region We’re excited to welcome you to our dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle envied by others. The Mid-Western Region covers an area of more than 9,000 square kilometres and includes the historic towns of Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos, in addition to many rural villages. The region stretches from the Wollemi National Park in the east to Lake Burrendong in the west, the Goulburn River National Park in the north and to the Macquarie and Turon Rivers in the south. The Mid-Western Region has the best of metropolitan style conveniences, whilst maintaining the safe, clean, affordable, comfortable and convenient lifestyle of a friendly country community. We offer jobs and business opportunities in a number of industries, including agriculture, viticulture, tourism and mining. The quality and diversity of the local labour force provides the region with a real competitive edge. Our commercial, residential and retail diversity all make our region a great place to live. There are open spaces, parks, sporting facilities, outdoor activities and a large number of events to enjoy. Local markets celebrate our culture, providing fresh local food, craft and gifts for sale. There are activities for the kids and a range of entertainment for the whole family. Connect with us Website midwestern.nsw.gov.au Facebook @MWRCouncil Instagram @choosemudgeeregion YouTube Mid-Western Regional Council Twitter @MWRCouncil 3 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 3 21/08/2020 12:09:59 PM WELCOME 4 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 4 21/08/2020 12:09:59 PM OUR REGION // Angus Avenue, Kandos Mudgee Gulgong Mudgee is the epitome of a modern country town. Gulgong’s narrow bent streets and high footpaths Its spectacular architecture and tree-lined streets are featured on the Australian ten dollar note for many years. complemented by contemporary food and shopping experiences. The township was founded in the gold rush era when an estimated 20,000 people flocked to the area. Whilst From the fertile farmland surrounds comes great local the streetscapes and heritage buildings haven’t changed produce available at cafés and restaurants in town, much since the late 1800s, you’ll find a progressive and farm gate tours and cellar doors. Mudgee is the third passionate community eager to welcome visitors and largest grape-producing region in NSW, with its history share their stories. of winemaking dating back to the 1850s. Many ‘tree changers’ now call Mudgee home, taking advantage of Taste modern local produce from a range of coffee shops the convenient and affordable lifestyle opportunities. and dining experiences. Each year iconic events including the Henry Lawson Festival, Gulgong Gold and Mining With a range of breathtaking natural attractions, fine wine Festival, Gulgong Folk Festival and Gulgong Show are and fresh local produce, Mudgee has events to excite, an held. You can also find hidden treasures and local produce impressive boutique shopping precinct, family-friendly at the monthly Gulgong Markets. activities and picturesque streetscapes. 5 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 5 21/08/2020 12:10:00 PM OUR REGION Rylstone Kandos In the rustic heritage town of Rylstone via the famous Once a private village and home to the largest cement Bylong Valley Way, a broad range of tasty modern food works in the southern hemisphere, Kandos has an eclectic awaits. array of unique businesses and creative artisans, making it a place like no other. Fast becoming known for its wineries, yum cha and olive estates, Rylstone is sure to impress the fussiest of foodies. Enterprising locals have come up with plenty of ways to All this, coupled with some of the most spectacular welcome new residents. The town’s working class heritage scenery in the region, we guarantee you will be surprised has not been lost and can be explored at the Kandos and delighted with what you find. Rylstone’s charming Museum and Visitor Information Centre. 19th century photogenic streetscape was settled in the 1830s, making it one of the oldest settlements west of the The town is just a stone’s throw from Dunns Swamp, Great Dividing Range. The town also acts as a gateway to which was originally built to provide water for the Kandos the World Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park and the Cement Works. Kandos is a great base to explore this beautiful Bylong Valley, boasting sandstone rock cliffs and popular camping and picnic area within the Wollemi breathtaking vistas. National Park. 6 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 6 21/08/2020 12:10:00 PM HOUSEHOLDHOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALSESSENTIALS 7 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 7 21/08/2020 12:10:01 PM Waste Mid-Western Regional Council undertakes WASTE FACILITIES AND RURAL kerbside collection as well as operating waste facilities and rural waste transfer stations. WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS A four bin system is in place in Mudgee, Gulgong, Council operates three waste facilities Rylstone, Kandos and the villages of Charbon and (Mudgee, Gulgong and Kandos), Clandulla. and 13 rural waste transfer stations. For more information on what to put in each bin Domestic waste and recycling materials as well as collection days in your neighbourhood are transported to the Mudgee Waste visit Council’s website. Facility for landfilling or sorting and processing. Mudgee Waste Facility 31 Blain Rd, Caerleon (off Hill End Rd), Mudgee Mon–Fri 8am to 5.30pm; FOOD AND RECYCLING Sat–Sun 8am to 5pm GARDEN WASTE Contact | 6378 2770 Gulgong Waste Facility 62 Mineshaft Lane, Gulgong Mon–Fri 8am to 4.30pm; Sat–Sun 8am to 5pm Contact | 0419 261 488 Kandos Waste Facility PAPER AND LANDFILL 110 Kandos Tip Road, Kandos CARDBOARD Mon–Fri 8am to 4.30pm; Sat–Sun 8am to 5pm Contact | 0428 490 100 Pets OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS Let your furry friend run free at one of Council’s off-leash areas. MUDGEE POUND Mudgee Pitts Lane near the There are often cats and dogs available for Glen Willow Regional rehoming from the Council pound. To view or Sporting Complex adopt an animal, please contact Council. If you Gulgong People’s Park on Wynella find a lost dog or cat please contact Council as Street soon as possible so that every effort can be made to reunite them with their owner. Rylstone Rylstone Showground, along the river to the bridge 8 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 8 21/08/2020 12:10:02 PM RATESRATES // Louee Street, Rylstone 9 New Residents Guide FINAL.indd 9 21/08/2020 12:10:02 PM Rates Water Rates are used to maintain and improve Council supplies water to Mudgee, services and facilities for the community. Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos via three treatment facilities. Income that Council receives from rates provides funding for a broad range of If water is connected to your property services including roads and bridges, this means that you will pay for the water car parking, footpaths, cycleways and you use. Council reads meters four times streetscapes, water supply and sewerage, per year with accounts
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