Merriwa History Book
Le Tour de Merriwa
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School Holiday Tennis Camp
Bookings are essential. To book, please call or message Chris on 0400 331 553
Merriwa Swimming Pool – Community Aquatics
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Merriwa CWA
LETTERS TO SANTA
TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
MERRIWA DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
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The Twilight Christmas Carnival rolls into Merriwa next! 
The highlight? An amazing synthetic ice skating rink, at Merriwa Sportsground (near the old netball courts) for 1 night & 1 day of frosty fun!
But that’s not all! Join us at Bettington Street in the lead up to Christmas for unique shopping experiences, delicious food, and holiday activities that will light up the season.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Upper Hunter Shire Council & the Merriwa Progress Association.
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Merriwa RSL Club
LIVE MUSIC
Friday 22nd December 
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Royal Hotel Merriwa
UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC
02 6548 2235
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Cassilis Bowling Club
Holy Trinity Merriwa Anglican Church
CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES
Christmas Eve – 6pm. Family Service and Holy Communion
Christmas Day – 9am. Holy Communion
Everyone is invited to come and join us!
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Upper Hunter Shire Council
MR358 UPDATE
Exciting News on the MR358 Road Project! 
Mayor Maurice Collison praised our Council staff for their hard work in making this happen. “We’re set to transform this project into a reality,” he said.
The project, expected to take around 19 months, will enhance connectivity and bring economic benefits to our region. Special thanks to our local members, Federal Member for New England, the Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, and State Member for Upper Hunter, Dave Layzell MP, for their support and advocacy. Thank you also to the Hon. Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development of Australia, along with the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, for their commitment to regional Australia.– – –
CHRISTMAS CLOSURES
As the festive season approaches, please note the following changes to our services:
Admin Buildings
The council’s administrative centres will close on 22 December 2023 and are scheduled to reopen on 2 January 2024. This temporary closure includes all administrative buildings.
Waste Facilities
Waste Facilities will be closed on 25 & 26 December 2023, and 1 January 2024. Additionally, kerbside bin collections will be delayed by one day from 25 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 (e.g., Monday’s collection on Tuesday).
Early Learning Centre
The council’s early learning centres will have their last day for children on 20 December 2023. These centres will reopen on 3 January 2024.
Youth Centre
The youth centres in Murrurundi and Scone will close on 19 December 2023 and reopen on 23 January 2024, while the Merriwa centre will shut down a day earlier, on 18 December 2023, and reopen on 22 January 2024. The Youth Service will operate as usual until 22 December 2023.
Libraries
Libraries in Aberdeen, Merriwa, and Murrurundi will follow the administrative centres’ schedule, closing at 12 pm on 22 December 2023 and reopening on 2 January 2024. However, Cassilis Library will remain closed during this period.
Attractions
Notable attractions such as Hunter Warbirds and Visitor Information Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
For emergencies involving roads, bridges, animal control, water, sewer, and landfill during after-hours, residents are urged to contact the council at 02 6540 1199. Issues can also be reported at any time through the council’s website: Report an Issue
This comprehensive schedule alteration is part of the council’s efforts to accommodate the festive season while ensuring essential services remain available to the community. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and utilise online services where possible.
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WORKS SCHEDULE – WEEK STARTING MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 2023
Each week Upper Hunter Shire Council prepares a report detailing the work that our infrastructure crews plan to deliver in the coming week.
Scheduled work is merely an indication of what we intend to undertake and is not a guarantee of work being carried out. As factors such as weather, resource availability and unexpected needs can impact Councils priorities for the coming week.
Merriwa
Works Delivery
- Llangollen Causeway – Flood repairs
- Mt Erin Road – Maintenance grading
- Pembroke Road – Maintenance grading
- Golden Highway – Reactive heavy patching
- Rest area maintenance
- Road inspections as required
- Action requests as required
Parks and Facilities
- Amenities maintenance
- Cemetery maintenance
- Public garbage collection
- Parks, sports fields, rest areas, entrances/approaches, Showground Passive areas and reserves mowing and maintenance
- Weed control
- Pool maintenance
- Tree planting
- Playground inspections
- Twilight Christmas Carnival – Preparations
- Actions requests as required
Water and Sewer
- Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
- Water treatment operation and maintenance
- Actions requests as required
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Have you seen something that needs attention?
Please use the Customer Request Management Form available online by clicking here to lodge an action with UHSC.
Alternatively, you can download and use the Snap, Send, Solve app from the App store. This app allows you to submit requests with various authorities or Local Council with ease. Learn more about the Snap, Send, Solve app here.
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Royal Hotel Cassilis
VALENTINE’S DINNER
Cassilis Rodeo
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