Several Putty residents have been in contact with concerns about the amount ofsmoke coming into the valley from the west. Bulga Fire Control has been contacted and have advised that there is no fire close to Putty. However, there is a bush fire burning in the Goulburn River National Park in the Merriwa River valleyContinue reading “Smoke sighting in Putty Valley”
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Fire on 8478 Putty Road
As the TOTAL FIRE BAN days continue, fire crews have been called to attend a fire on properties on and next to 8478 Putty Road, Putty. The fire started yesterday, Monday 1st December at midday and crews are attending the fire again today. While these properties are nearby the St. Shenouda Monastery, they are onContinue reading “Fire on 8478 Putty Road”
Fire at 901 Putty Valley Road
INCREASED RFS, AIRCRAFT & HEAVY PLANT ACTIVITY IN THE PUTTY AREA. Crews are working on a fire in the vicinity of 901 Putty Valley Road, Putty. The fire is currently 6ha in size and is being controlled. Keep the area close to 901 Putty Valley Road clear for emergency personnel entering and exiting. Travel cautiouslyContinue reading “Fire at 901 Putty Valley Road”
Prepare for the Bush Fire Season
Call into the Putty Rural Fire Brigade Station at 426 Putty Valley Road on Sunday 14th September – 10am to 2pm.
Bush Fire Danger Period delayed
Bush Fire Danger Period delayed until 1 October, check weather forecast before lighting fire, high winds forecast. Bush Fire Danger Period After careful consideration, the Hunter Valley Bushfire Management Committee has requested the commencement of the Bush Fire Danger Period for the Hunter Valley District be delayed by one month. This request has subsequently beenContinue reading “Bush Fire Danger Period delayed”
Bpooty Bridge open
Bpooty Bridge is now open for the weekend. Erosion has occurred just before The Top Place on the northern end of Putty Valley Road. Please drive carefully.
Bpooty bridge under water
The Bpooty Bridge is 60cm underwater at 8am 22 August. Do not attempt to cross. The water is going down in the north of the catchment but it is still raining but not heavily. Live Traffic Windsor and Richmond Bridges cameras https://www.livetraffic.com/traffic-cameras/sydney-west
Weather update 20 August 2025
SES have been intouch and have requested that we as a community are aware and up to date with the current weather event unfolding and the potential for flash flooding following the expected rainfall. Heavier falls expected tomorrow. Please be vigilant and stay up to date with creek and crossing levels in your vicinity ifContinue reading “Weather update 20 August 2025”
Weather update 1 July 2025
The Top Place at the north end of Putty Valley Road has had 13mm of rain in the last day and a half up to 6pm this evening. There is no significant rise in the creek level, however, people are advised to check the Bureau of Meteorology as there is currently an unpredictable weather system.Continue reading “Weather update 1 July 2025”
CPR & AED familiarisation
Do you want to know how to perform CPR effectively and how to unpack and use an AED? Come to Putty Hall 11am next Saturday 28 June. Would you know what to do if a person near and dear to you, a work colleague or a complete stranger, has a sudden cardiac arrest and youContinue reading “CPR & AED familiarisation”
Putty Alerts 