Narromine residents and visitors won’t be “caught short” while shopping if a new public toilet facility proposed for the town’s main street precinct goes ahead, with Council now seeking community feedback on the location.

At its November meeting, Narromine Shire Council resolved to place the proposed site for new public amenities, at the south-eastern corner of the Dandaloo Street and Nymagee Street intersection, on public exhibition for 40 days.

Mayor Ewen Jones said the proposal responds to the reality that many of Narromine’s traditional toilet options are no longer available.

“Things have changed dramatically over the years,” Cr Jones said.

“A lot of the shop-based toilets people used to rely on have closed, and the way people use the main street is very different now.”

He said Narromine continues to function as a key service and shopping centre for surrounding communities, making accessible amenities increasingly important.

“Narromine is still very much a regional centre for shopping,” Cr Jones said.

“If people can get what they need here instead of having to travel to Dubbo, that’s a good thing, but it means we also need the right facilities in the main street.”

Cr Jones said without well-located public amenities, residents and visitors are often left with few options.

“In the past, people could duck into shops or service stations, but that’s not always possible anymore,” he said.

“If you don’t have toilets close to the shopping area, people end up having to wander off into parks or further away, which isn’t ideal.”

A concept plan of the proposed new amenities, with specific colourings and materials to be determined prior to construction.

The proposed amenities block would be located within the existing road reserve on Nymagee Street and would include two ambulant toilets and one accessible toilet.

The facility would be positioned approximately 15 metres from the intersection to ensure traffic safety and clear sightlines for motorists.

Cr Jones said Council staff had examined a range of locations before identifying the proposed site.

“Council staff have looked at many, many options,” he said.

“The aim is to have facilities close to the shopping centre so people don’t have to wander off into less visible areas.”

The installation would result in the loss of approximately seven on-street parking spaces, however Council has confirmed the parking area at the rear of Lot 1 DP 667906 (formerly the ANZ Bank) would not be affected.

Landscaping and fencing are proposed to guide pedestrian movement, enhance safety and minimise visual impact.

Cr Jones said community feedback would play a key role before any final decision is made.

“We want to hear from people about whether this is the right location and whether there’s a real need for public toilets in the main street precinct,” he said.

“Community input helps make sure the final outcome works for locals.”

In addition to the proposed public amenities at Nymagee Street, Narromine Shire Council has several other key documents currently on public exhibition.

These include the Draft Narromine Aerodrome Masterplan 2025, Draft 2025 Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan (IWCM) and a Proposed Unused Roadway Lease, with community members invited to review all documents and provide submissions during the exhibition period.

Submissions must be received by Monday 2 February 2026 at 9am.

To have your say, the council’s Have Your Say online feedback form is available here.