Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed today’s announcement of $9.5M road repair funding from the State Government’s Regional and Local Roads Repair Program to help address the flood damage across Wollondilly’s 870km road network.
Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith MP made the significant funding announcement at the Council Chambers in Picton this morning.
While Wollondilly was excluded from the first round of pothole repair funding, Mayor Matt Gould alongside other Mayors from the fringes…
Wollondilly Shire Council has reopened the federally funded Dangerous Tree Removal Program to assist residents whose properties were impacted by the Green Wattle Creek bushfire.
Wollondilly Council received funding in June 2022 to assist affected residents to remove dangerous trees through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. Council has re-opened the funding until 30 March 2023, with works to be completed by 30 June 2023.
The Program provides one-off fina…
Joint media release from Wollondilly, Campbelltown and Camden Councils.
The Macarthur region’s Mayors have welcomed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s commitment to undertake a final business case to deliver a crucial rail line from Campbelltown-Macarthur to the Western Sydney International Airport.
The Macarthur Councils – Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly – have long advocated for a direct rail line from the region to the new airport as part of a suite of public transport options, in order t…
January 2023 Applications Approved
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions…
Property Values and Rates
The NSW Valuer General provides a notice of valuation to property owners every three years and sends Council the new valuations.
There are a few things that determine whether your land value changes including location, usability and any land improvements.
The rates payable for individual rate assessments is worked out from the rateable valuation provided to Council by the NSW Valuer General combined with Council’s rate structure.
Revaluations may result in the value…
Our significant road repair program is on track, with reconstruction, heavy patching and drainage work across the Shire, and more works planned for the coming months to address priority issues. Our advocacy for roads funding is also gaining traction, with recent funding announcements giving us more resources to tackle the extensive road repairs needed across the Shire following our wettest year on record. The Wollondilly Cultural Precinct is being strongly utilised with the upgraded Shire Hall n…
Read more about "6 Month Progress Report on the Delivery Program"...Wollondilly Council’s six-monthly progress report on its Delivery Program 2022/23 – 2025/26 is now in; highlighting what has been achieved since July 2022, including a massive road repair program, traction on a number of important advocacy issues and significant milestones on a range of projects across the Shire.
The report aims to help Council monitor and stay informed about the progress towards the long-term vision for ‘making Wollondilly even better together’ as documented in Wollondilly 203…
All educators registered with Wollondilly Family Day Care (FDC) have completed an inclusive training package before registration occurs.All our educators hold: A Certificate III in Children's Services, with an array of educators holding further qualifications in the early childhood sector. Up to date first aid training Anaphylaxis and asthma training (updated every 3 years) Annual CPR training A current NSW Working with Children Check and National Criminal Check Referee and medical clearanc…
Read more about "Our Educators"...Birrahlee Park in Yanderra was officially opened yesterday by Wollondilly Shire Council Mayor Matt Gould and Nathaniel Smith, State Member for Wollondilly.
Angus Taylor, Federal Member for Hume, Deputy Mayor Matt Deeth, Councillors Paul Rogers and Suzy Brandstater along with community members, joined in the celebration by enjoying a BBQ (thanks to Bargo Men’s Shed) and trying out the new playground equipment.
Nathaniel Smith, State Member for Wollondilly said “I’m proud that we could fund such…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s announcement from the NSW Liberals and Nationals that they will invest an additional $50 million to acquire land to build the Picton Bypass, if re-elected, and called on all candidates to honour or better the pledge.
The Hon Natalie Ward, Minister for Metropolitan Roads, joined Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP to make the announcement in Picton this morning; committing if re-elected to provide the funding for strategic land acquisition…
Roads Act, 1993 & Roads Regulation 2018, Part 2, Division 1Notice is hereby given that Wollondilly Shire Council, in pursuance of Clause 7 of the above regulation proposes to name the following road/s:
Proposed Names: KENWOOD STREET
DescriptionA new road coming off Waterson Circuit and adjoins Bangalay Road, Tahmoor in a Northerly direction.
name originEdwin Phippard bought Allotment 223 ( 50 Tahmoor Road) in 1925 (which adjoins 71 Greenacre Drive). William Kenwood was a very clos…
Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Passing Compliance Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Considerations Structures within pool enclosures A child-resistant barrier is required by the Swimming Pool Act 1992 to separate any residential type building from the swimming pool at all times. A detached or attached garage, laundry, shed, BBQ area, clothes line or any structure not primarily associated to the pool is incl…
Read more about "Passing Compliance"...Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed a commitment from Independent candidate Judith Hannan to make Wollondilly’s main regional roads State roads if elected, and called on all other candidates in the State election to match this commitment.
Wollondilly Council has been campaigning for a number of years to see the reclassification of Wollondilly’s regional roads as State Roads; specifically, the top three major connecting roads in the Shire - Remembrance Driveway, Menangle Road and Silverdal…
Thank you to everyone who took part in our first phase of consultation about Picton Botanic Gardens inclusive playground and amenities upgrade. We had some great feedback and are working on a draft concept design incorporating community input.
Join us on Saturday 1 April from 9am - 12pm at the Picton Botanic Garden where we will be on site to chat about the project. Bring your playground experts (kids!), take a look at the proposed features, and share your feedback with us.
Stay tuned for more…
Residents and friends are invited to come along and celebrate the opening of the freshly renovated top floor of the Wollondilly Library on Saturday 29 April between 10am and 2pm, with fun activities for all ages.
As part of the celebrations, NSW Government's Woman of the Year for Wollondilly Marjo Hallowell will be talking about her book, Bargo 200 Years in the Making. Other activities will include face painting and interactive art for kids, Library tours, a pop up from Picton & Distri…
Walk It Off - Warragamba
Free first aid training sessions
Go4Fun in Wilton
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