Proposed Tamworth & Walcha Boundary Change – Woolbrook

For more than 10 years some ratepayers in Woolbrook have been advocating for a change in the boundary between Tamworth Regional Council and Walcha Council. The majority of Woolbrook township is geographically closer to Walcha, making it more practical for residents who rely on Walcha for goods and services.

As part of this proposal, both Walcha Council and Tamworth Regional Council are committed to providing the community with the opportunity to voice any concerns before changes are made.

The proposed transfer will move the township of Woolbook and several surrounding properties to Walcha Local Government Area.

Tamworth Regional Council Mayor, Russell Webb, said: “We want to do what is in the best interests of the Woolbrook community. Residents have been asking for these changes for some years now and the process is well and truly underway. The proposed area changing council includes the Rural Fire Service Shed, Woolbrook Hall and 19.6 kilometres of mostly unsealed roads that will require ongoing maintenance.”

Walcha Council Mayor, Eric Noakes, said: “This boundary change reflects the practical realities faced by Woolbrook residents and ensures they receive the services they depend on from the council that is most geographically and logistically aligned with their needs. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for the community.”

Tamworth Regional Council and Walcha Council are actively consulting with the community and invite community members to find out more or complete the feedback form at www.haveyoursay.tamworth.nsw.gov.au.

See full Media Release and Map on Tamworth Regional Council’s website

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Clr Adam Iuston

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

 

Clr Rachel Greig

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024

 

Clr Anne-Marie Pointing

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Pointing is a member of the Walcha Council Beautification Advisory Committee and Council’s representation on the Walcha Centre Managment Committee (MPC).

 

Clr Eric Noakes

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Elected as Mayor on 28 September 2016, re-elected unopposed on
22 December 2021 and re-elected unopposed on 9 October 2024.

Councillor Noakes is Council’s Delelgate on the following Committees:

  • Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA)
  • Walcha Local Health Committee

And is also a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Riverview Clinical Governance Committee
  • Walcha Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee
  • Walcha Council General Manager’s Performance Review Committee

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Elected as Deputy Mayor on 9 October 2024.

 

Clr Hyde Thomson

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

 

Clr Gary Olrich

First elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Councillor Olrich is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Community Care Committee
  • Walcha Motorcyle Rally Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee

Contact Details

Walcha Council
Phone: 02 6774 2500
E – golrich@walcha.nsw.gov.au

Clr Stephen McCoy

First elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Clr McCoy has been elected to:

  • Walcha Council’s General Manager’s Performance Review Committee; and
  • Walcha Council’s Capital Review Committee

 

He is also Council’s representative on the Mid North Weight of Loads Group.

E – smccoy@walcha.nsw.gov.au