Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce we have been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Awards. The Parkes Shire has been recognised as a finalist in multiple award categories including:
Galing Gindhay Water Play and Lake Endeavour Project – Finalist for Liveable Towns Award: This inclusive space combines water play, adventure elements, and shaded seating. Integrating Wiradjuri cultural knowledge and highlights the local water story through design and storytelling.
Homegrown Parkes Community Events – Finalist for Community Spirit and Inclusion Award: Homegrown Parkes is a free, community-driven event that brings together people of all ages to celebrate local food, art, and sustainability.
Waders and Woodlands: Parkes Wetlands – Finalist for Biodiversity Conservation Award:
Parkes Shire Council has rehabilitated 25 hectares into a thriving wetland ecosystem, supporting native flora and fauna. The wetlands serve as an essential habitat for migratory and threatened bird species and feature more than 3,000 native plants and macrophytes.
Raw Water Storage Lagoon (RWSL)
– Contributing to the Overall Tidy Town Award: The RWSL is a key water security project, storing and managing water using solar energy and gravity.
Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Marg Applebee, celebrated the recognition and commended the efforts of everyone involved in delivering these impactful projects.
“We are incredibly proud to see Parkes Shire recognised at this level. These achievements would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of Council staff, lo
cal contractors, community volunteers, and the generous support of our partners,” Cr Applebee said.
The 2024 Tidy Towns Awards winners will be announced on Saturday 2 November in Bathurst. Parkes Shire Council is honoured to be recognised among the state’s best in sustainability, community development, and environmental preservation. This acknowledgment reinforces our commitment to creating a cleaner, greener, and more inclusive community for all.