Please report fallen trees or debris on roads to Council 02 6540 1100. Please report fallen trees on property to NSW SES on 132 500.
Amenities are currently closed due to vandalism. Council is working to replace damaged fixtures and is awaiting parts before the amenities can reopen.
Published on 28 April 2026
We’ll be closed on Wednesday, 29 April for Councils Staff Development Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Thursday, 30 April.
Affected Facilities:
Waste Management Facilities:
Scone Waste Management Facility will be open. Aberdeen will be closed.
All kerbside waste collections will go ahead as per normal. Residents should put their bins out as they normally would.
Visitor information Centres:
Murrurundi: Closed Merriwa: Open
There will be on-call staff available for roads, bridges, animal control, water and sewerage for all Upper Hunter Shire towns.
Need to get in touch? Our after-hours call service will still be available on 02 6540 1100, or you can report an issue anytime online.