of Murrurundi is now part of Upper Hunter Shire. In January 2019, Murrurundi ran out of water making it necessary for trucks to begin daily delivery of potable water. In October 2019 it was announced that the Wilson Memorial Community Hospital would be demolished to make away for a new hospital. Heritage listings Murrurundi has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Main Northern railway: Murrurundi railway station Mount Street: Rosedale Cottage Transport The New England Highway runs through the town, and it is served by a rail service. Murrurundi railway station is located on the Main North railway line, from Sydney. The station opened in 1872 and consists of a substantial brick station-house with a passing loop and goods yard. There was also a locomotive depot for bank engines which lasted until the end of steam. It continues to be served by a daily rail service operated by a NSW TrainLink Xplorer train to and from Sydney and Armidale/Moree, trains will only stop at this station on request. Climate The area has two weather stations: one in the town, and another high up on the Murrurundi Gap about to the WNW. The latter has significantly cooler maximum temperatures (even when accounting for elevation) but also warmer minima, by virtue of being an exposed hilltop. The town station commenced rainfall records in 1870; temperature averages and extremes from 1907 and 1965, respectively; whereas the gap station was not established until 2003. References External links Murrurundi Community Website Suburbs of Upper Hunter Shire Towns in the Hunter Region Shale oil towns in New South Wales