Following consideration of community and stakeholder feedback on the Draft South Wilton Precinct Planning Cells, Council has endorsed an indicative land use plan to guide future landowner, proponent or State Government initiated planning proposals to rezone land within the Planning Cells for urban development.
Public exhibition of the three South Wilton Cells ran for an extended period of 53 days from 10 June to 2 August 2024 and included a series of landowner meetings. These meetings provid…
With less than a week to go until the NSW State election, Mayor Matt Gould is continuing to receive commitments from State candidates in response to the five key election priorities he has laid out for the Wollondilly Shire.
Following a meeting last week, Mayor Gould has warmly welcomed the commitment of One Nation’s Rebecca Thompson to four out of five of Council’s key priorities, joining recent pledges by Independent Judith Hannan and Liberal MP Nathaniel Smith to some of council’s priorities…
The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking public comment on a proposal by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) to create eight (8) new Address suburb/ localities in the Blue Mountains National Park reserve, Wollondilly LGA.
Presently, Blue Mountains National Park is both a suburb and a national park reserve.
The NPWS proposal is to divide the current Blue Mountains National Park suburb into 8 new
suburbs named, Kowmung, Beloon, Jooriland, Burragorang, Valley, Brereton, Kedu…
Waste from industrial sites can cause major environmental damage if they enter the stormwater system.
About Preventing Stormwater PollutionStormwater systems, the gutters, drains and pipes that collect run-off, flow into local rivers, lakes and coastal waters. Contamination that is allowed to enter one part of the stormwater system will flow into the waterways that we use for our gardens, food and recreation.
Businesses often use hazardous chemicals in the running of their business and are…
The media release below was issued by Western Parkland City Authority.
Western Parkland Councils launch regional data websiteIn an Australian first, the Western Parkland Councils have united to make the first of their common data sets available to the public in real time.
The data hub is in its initial phase and capturing 3.5 million data points per month to provide a current, regional snapshot of pedestrian and vehicle movement, hyperlocal weather and heat conditions, air and water quality co…
Roads are the clear top priority in Wollondilly Council’s 2022/23 Operational Plan and Budget, which includes a record investment of over $50 million in capital works, as well as many other great projects which will be delivered across the Shire in the next 12 months.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “This is the first budget and operational plan for the new Council and my first as Mayor, so I’m excited to see us deliver these projects for the community and to make sure that Wollondilly continues to be a…
Australian households dispose of thousands of dollars of food each year. Discover some sustainable ways of disposing of food waste.
Food Composting and Educational Sites
Food Wise
Food Wise provides some amazing tips, tricks and information about reducing food waste. Food Wise provides information on seasonal foods, composting, fair trade and more.
If you find you don't know what to do with left over food, Food Wise also houses some amazing recipes to use up your leftover foods. The fo…
Submit and Track an IssueUse our Customer Portal to submit an issue or provide feedback on everything including roads, trees, animals and more!Read on to find out more or head to our Customer Portal to report now! Visit Customer Portal How to: Report an Issue or Provide Feedback Head to our Customer Portal to report the following: Parking, roads and footpaths Trees & vegetation, parks, reserves and sportsgrounds Community facilities Development control Animals Bins and waste Environmental h…
Read more about "Report an Issue"...By passing your second-hand or unused goods on to someone who will use them, you are both reducing the environmental resources required to satisfy our consumption as well as helping others.
These days, giving away or selling your unused stuff couldn't be easier. From online sites through to garage sales and local charity clothing bins, there are loads of ways to give your unwanted stuff a new life.
From an environmental perspective, recycling your second-hand goods extends the life of the…
The Performing Arts Centre
You will have noticed some changes in the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct with the demolition of some buildings to make way for the Performing Arts Centre.
The demolition of the RFS building, Masonic Hall and old Children's Services Cottage should be completed soon and construction should begin by April.
The multi-format Performing Arts Centre will provide a state-of-the-art local venue for music, theatre, exhibitions and civic events, and will be a major inject…
Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed the Appin Growth Area Contributions Plan to fund $1.53 billion worth of local infrastructure for the area, following a period of consultation where the community and relevant industry members provided feedback on the Plan.
The contributions will go towards transport, open space, stormwater management and community facilities land for a revised estimated population of 55,950 and 18,650 homes in the Appin Growth Area over a 30-year period.
The contributions…
Wollondilly Mayor, Matt Gould has criticised the Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPI) decision to approve the rezoning of land in Appin without a clear plan for the provision of basic infrastructure, and is calling on the Planning Minister to ensure the Department of Planning delivers on promises of a binding infrastructure plan for the site before the proposal is progressed further and that it does not come at the expense of providing critical infrastructure in Wilton.
In a move that…
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Set to become South West Sydney’s newest destination location, Metro Property Development’s (Metro) $50 million Bingara Gorge Country Club has received development approval from Wollondilly Shire Council.
The modern pavilions style venue, designed by award winning Sydney based design practice H&E architects will accommodate between 800 – 1000 people, comprising a family bistro and bar, large outdoor kids play area, beer garden, sports bar and multiple function spaces.
Nestled on a 7,280m²…
Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed the draft Contributions Plan for the Appin Growth Area at its March meeting to help fund almost $2 billion worth of local infrastructure, and will now be asking the community and relevant industry members to have their say on the Plan.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “Appin is one of the largest single growth areas to be released in Greater Sydney with no existing essential infrastructure to leverage development off. It is currently a rural living environment, whic…
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Picton Sportsground Amenities extension now complete
Council welcomes announcement of promised second High School for Wollondilly – opening in 2027
Bushfire Danger Period comes to a close