Singleton Council is developing a Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy to identify actions that reduce natural hazard risks and impacts. You can share your knowledge of natural hazards and pinpoint your concern on a map now. A meeting with Singleton Council will be held on Saturday 11th April at Putty Hall. More information about what information you shouldContinue reading “Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy”
Category Archives: Alerts
Smoke sighting in Putty Valley
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”
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”
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”
Weather update
The water is falling at B’Pooty Bridge, Dora’s crossing and at The Top Place. Putty only received 10mm of rain last night. The bridge was 100mm over the deck at 7am this morning and should be clear soon. The forecast is for a chance of showers and thunderstorms and heavy falls are possible but itContinue reading “Weather update”
Putty Alerts 