Wednesday 22 May
Local Fire Danger
(Low-Moderate)
(FDI rating for: Mon 6 May 2013)
Current Weather
Forecast Weather
Clare Valley, Wamboin, from Millpost Hill
WCA On-Line
WCA On-Line is an extension of the activities of the Wamboin Community Association, an on-line source for information such as our community newsletter, The Whisper, details of upcoming events, local news, and contact information for community groups that are active in the Wamboin area.
The Wamboin Community Association meets on the third Tuesday of every month, except January, at 7.30 pm, at the Wamboin Community Hall located at 112 Bingley Way, Wamboin. Residents, visitors and anyone interested in the Wamboin Community are welcome.
BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD HAS ENDED
Outside the declared bushfire danger period a Fire Permit is not required to burn off in the open.
However, before you light a fire you must consider the following (You need to):- provide at least 24hrs notice to your neighbours, and
- provide at least 24hrs notice to the Queanbeyan Fire Control Centre (02) 6297 1840 - weekday business hrs, and
- be aware that management & containment of the fire is your responsibility
Your thoughtfulness will help minimise neighbour anxiety and unnecessary brigade call-outs. If the fire escalates and becomes more than you can handle, don’t hesitate, ring the emergency number below.
TO REPORT FIRES OR SMOKE SIGHTINGS RING TRIPLE ZERO (000).Macs Reef Road Rehabilitation
Macs Reef Road will be undergoing major rehabilitation works from March-July 2013 and motorists are advised to use alternate routes during this period.
What's on in Wamboin
Thursday 23 May 2013
A New Planning System for NSW
Are you interested in the planning system that underpins our Local Environmental Plan, the legislation that underpins land use and development in our shire?
The NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure will host a public forum, in Queanbeyan, on the new planning system proposed for NSW.
Read moreSunday 2 June 2013
Golf
The Wamboin Golf Club's June competition, sponsored by Lambert Vineyards.
Read moreSaturday 15 June 2013
Wamboin Home Produce Market
Even though the fire season has ended, Wamboin RFS volunteers will again be on hand to answer any queries you have about protecting you home from bush fire.
Remember that this is the last Produce Market for this 'season', as we take our two-month winter break.
Read moreIn the News
March-July 2013
Macs Reef Road Rehabilitation
In the coming months, the section of Macs Reef Road between Bankers Road and Newington Road will be undergoing major rehabilitation works.
For the duration of the roadworks, motorists are encouraged to familiarise themselves with and use alternate routes. It takes only a couple of minutes longer for through traffic to access the Federal Highway via Bungendore Road and, even when Macs Reef Road is again open to through traffic, delays can be expected while the roadworks are completed.
Read more17 May 2013
Macs Reef Road Works Update
Looking good! Most of the concrete guttering and road sub-base has been laid. There are still a couple of storm water pits to be cast, and then the sealing begins. The road is now open again to through traffic, and will remain so from here on in, although motorists can expect delays while the works are completed.
10 May 2013
Macs Reef Road Works Update
Four weeks in—the road foundations are complete, the guttering is being laid, and the sub-base (gravel) is being spread. The road will again be open to traffic after 17 May, although there may still be delays while the surface is sealed and the trimmings (line marking and barriers) are completed.
3 May 2013
Macs Reef Road Works Update
Three weeks in and the heavy work is almost done!
12 April 2013
Macs Reef Road Works Update
Five days in and the heavy machinery is making its presence felt.
February 2013
Draft Palerang Local Environmental Plan
There's a great deal of anxiety circulating unnecessarily in parts of the community at the moment over land use zoning in the draft PLEP.
Be assured that WCA representatives were present at every council meeting that dealt with the development of the new PLEP, to represent the interests of our local community. In particular, Council took advice from the WCA when identifying the zoning for the area and the land uses that would be permitted with or without consent.
The use of new zones and land use definitions has been mandated by the NSW government—it's not something that Palerang Council has done off its own bat. Any apparent anomalies are likely just oversights that will be corrected as soon as they are brought to council's attention.
Read moreSummer 2012-2013
Pile Burn Advisory
Are you considering lighting a Pile Burn? Are you properly prepared, and have you followed all necessary steps to remain within the law? The Wamboin Fire Brigade has compiled an advisory to assist you in your preparations, and to inform you of your obligations - before you light up.
Read moreJanuary 2012
Wamboin History
As part of an effort by the WCA to document the history of the area, and as a result of our efforts to digitise and bring back to life old issues of The Whisper, we have begun to compile extracts from our Whisper records that relate to the history of the Wamboin and Bywong areas.
This is an ongoing exercise, and as we expand our efforts, we'll create a new section on this website dedicated to the history of our area. For the time being, however, historical records are being assembled under the The Whisper Feature Extracts section of this site.
Read moreWamboin Curry Recipes 2012
We're hoping to build on our small collection of recipes with those for the creations presented at this year's event. If you would like to submit your recipe, and all curry cooks on the night are encouraged to do so, please send it to curry@wamboincommunity.asn.au.
We will compile the contributions and advise interested parties on how we plan to distribute the product in due course.