The Nyngan Memorial Swimming Pool consists of a 50 metre Olympic size swimming pool with a children wading pool under cover. BBQ, picnic and drinking water facilities are available as well as a kiosk for light snacks and refreshments.
October
Monday to Friday 6:30am to 8:00am and 11:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm
Public and School Holidays 11:00am to 6:00pm
November and March
Monday to Friday 6:30am to 8:00am and 11:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am to 7:00pm
Public and School Holidays 11:00am to 7:00pm
December, January and February
Monday to Friday 6:30am to 8:00am and 11:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am to 8:00pm
Public and School Holidays 11:00am to 8:00pm
April
Monday to Friday 6:30am to 8:00am and 11:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm
Public and School Holidays 11:00am to 6:00pm
Prices are as follows:
General Daily Admission $3.00
Children 2 and under $1.00
Season Ticket - Single $110.00
Season Ticket - Family $215.00
Family of 4 and thereafter produce a Medicare Card
(for proof of family numbers) and any additional child
not listed on the Medicare Card will be $3.00 per visit.
Residents are reminded that all dogs are required to be microchipped and registered under the requirements of the Companion Animals Act. Council has resolved that all dog owners must comply with the Act and all residences may be surveyed to determine the ownership of dogs. The cost of microchipping and registration is as set out hereunder:
Companion Animals - Life Long Registration
Dog off leash area:
Council has a designated “Off-Leash” area which is located at the corner of Terangion and Cannonbar Streets Nyngan.
Conditions of use are applicable and signposted upon entry.
Should you require any further information please contact Council's Ranger or Council's Manager of Environmental Services. The Companion Animal Act was introduced by the NSW Government in 1998 to protect pets, their owners and the broader community. Under the Act, all owners of puppies and kittens must take two steps to provide lifetime protection for their pet:
for more information please visit http://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/dogs-and-cats
Dog attacks in rural NSW
Farmers are the backbone of rural Australia. Dog attacks from both wild dogs and from dogs that are not propoerly controlled by their owners can have a negative impact on a farmer's livelihood. It is estimated that dog attacks on livestock cost farmers thousands of dollars each year in lost income.
Wild dog populations comprise of dingoes, feral dogs and crossbreeds of the two. Dog attacks, whether by wild dogs or domestic pets, not only kill livestock, but can also reduce sheep flock production.
To read the full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Dogs in Rural Communities' brochure
Changes to the Companion Animals Legislation introduced increased control provions for restricted and declared dangerous dogs as well as higher penalties for non-compliance. This may include the seizure and destruction of a dog in certain circomstances.
This brochure outlines responsibilities under the companion Animals Act 1998 (the Act) and the Companion Animals Regulation 1999 for the owners of restricted and dangerous dogs.
To read the full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Restricted and Dangerous Dogs in NSW'brochure
The Companion Animals Act 1998 was introduced in New South Wales on 1st July 1999 to protect pets, people and the wider community.
More than 150,000 dogs and cats are lost or stolen every year in NSW. Many are impounded because thier owner cannot be contacted. Some may end up being rehomed or even destroyed. To decrease the number of pets that are euthanased each year, the Companion animals Act requires that all NSW dog and cat owners have thier pets permanently identified and registered for life.
To read the
full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Information for Dog Owners in NSW'brochure
Microchipping and Registration is a two step process that required cat owners to:
Please note. Cats settled with their owners before the commencement of the Companion Animals Act on 1st July, 1999 are exempt from lifetime registration. However, they must be identified by either a microchip or a collar with a tag attached that shows the name of the cat and the address or phone number of the owner.
To read the full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Information for Cat Owners in NSW'brochure
Council provides and "Off - leash" area which is the area north of the work's Depot Between the Levee bank and the Bogan River to the south eastern corner - lot 3,Dp 746 465 (opposite the property "Yelate".
Where a charitable or voluntary non-profit organisation based within Bogan Shire wishes to use a Council facility, the following conditions apply:
The Mid-State Shearing Shed is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. It was built in a disused railway goods shed by a group of retired shearers and the people of Nyngan. Their wish was to inform the public of the important contribution that the shearing industry is continuing to make to Nyngan and New South Wales. The organisers also wished for the Mid-State Shearing Shed to display the talents of the local artists. The Shed is located on the Mitchell Highway adjacent to a parking bay and Heritage Park.
The Nyngan Museum is located in the 1883 Railway Station building, Railway Square.
Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4:00 pm, with entry to the museum closing at 3:00pm.
Open weekends 10am - 2.00pm, with entry to the museum closing at 1.00pm.
The fully refurbished and expanded site houses an extensive variety of information, photographs and artefacts including:
Development continues in the two shed areas which will house the Palais Theatre projectors, items from the Prince of Wales wing from Canonbar Station, Blacksmith/Wheelwright workshop, a buggy and sulky and the history of laundry processes. The original railway shed will house the two railway trikes and other items used by fettlers during the early years of the railway.
Our volunteer historian provides information on family histories from our available resources, which at this stage are limited.
Tours and educational programs are available and treasure hunts for children.
Council provides a number of services to benefit the community Services and facilities provided to the community include:-
Library
Museum
Medical Centres
Bogan Bush Mobile Children's Service
Rural & Town Cemeteries
Town and Community Halls
Sporting Facilities
Swimming Pool
Racecourse
Bogan River Recreation Reserve
Numerous Parks and Gardens