Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Local jobs to be fast-tracked under proposal to accelerate delivery of new cultural & community buildings for Wollondilly

  Local economic stimulus, construction jobs and more employment in Picton town centre for the broader Wollondilly community are on the agenda when Council considers a plan to accelerate the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct project at its 19 May meeting.
  
  The plan is part of Wollondilly’s strategy to kick-start the local economy through infrastructure investment and small business support, as well as to support residents in financial hardship due to the economic impacts of Covid-…

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• Dudley Chesham Sportsground Multipurpose Grandstand and Amenities Building Approved for Construction

  Work on the first phase of the Dudley Chesham Sportsground Masterplan will begin soon, with a tender awarded at Tuesday night’s Council meeting for construction of an exciting new grandstand and amenities building on the site.
  
  The $5.2 million project will be funded by the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
  
  The Dudley Chesham Sportsground Masterplan was developed through community consultation and adopted by Council in April 2019.
  
  Following an open tendering process, Wollondilly Sh…

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• WOLLONDILLY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE UNVEILED

  The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) has been officially opened.
  
  The WPAC in Picton is a multi-format facility that includes a 350-seat venue for performances and large functions.
  
  It will bring more visitors to Wollondilly and will be the jewel in the crown of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  This project is funded by grants including the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, Create NSW, Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants, and Council developer contributions and building ren…

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• $65,000 of Bushfire Community Grants will support residents, wildlife and local businesses

  Wollondilly Council has provided funding for 33 bushfire impacted residents through the Bushfire Community Grants Program, with the funds going directly into the local economy.
  
  A total of over $65,000 has been made available to spend at approved local suppliers to help restore bushfire affected residential land following the Green Wattle Creek Fire.
  
  The program was sponsored by the Resilience NSW Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund and will allow Wollondilly’s most severely impact…

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• Tender awarded for construction of Wollondilly’s new Performing Arts Centre

  Wollondilly Council has awarded the tender for construction of its new 375 seat Performing Arts Centre, the next exciting phase of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  Belmadar Pty Ltd will be bringing the vision for the Centre to life; building a state-of-the-art local venue for music, theatre, exhibitions and civic events, and giving a major injection into the cultural life of Picton and the wider Wollondilly area.
  
  Construction of the Performing Arts Centre is funded by grants and developer co…

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• Regeneration Grants for Bushfire affected residents

  The Rotary Club of Picton has partnered with Wollondilly Shire Council to spread some Christmas cheer to residents who lost their homes in the Green Wattle Creek Bushfire.
  
  Rotary have given a grant to Wollondilly Shire Council to allow Wollondilly residents who lost their homes or suffered significant damage to purchase plants or gardening supplies from local nurseries to regenerate their gardens and support local wildlife.
  
  Each resident who lost their home or sustained significant damage to t…

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• Disaster Assistance for Wollondilly after Damaging Storm

  The joint media release below was issued by Minister McKenzie & NSW Minister Elliott.
  
  Disaster assistance is now available in the local government area of Wollondilly, New South Wales, following a severe weather event on Saturday 23 October 2021.
  
  Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
  
  Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said heavy rainfall…

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• Council votes to progress the Thirlmere Memorial Park and Sportsground Master Plan following community feedback

  Wollondilly Shire Council has adopted the Thirlmere Memorial Park and Thirlmere Sportsground Master Plan with a number of amendments in response to feedback provided during the recent community consultation period.
  
  Council made the decision to leave the tennis courts in their current location rather than move them, in response to feedback from the tennis club and the broader community. The decision to retain the tennis courts in their current location also allows for the fast tracking of upgrad…

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• Fund the Picton Bypass says Mayor, as Wollondilly bypassed with lack of WESTINVEST grant funding

  Wollondilly Shire has been let down following the announcement of the WestInvest Competitive Community Grants this week after receiving significantly less than neighbouring councils; however, there is a silver lining with three projects given the go ahead.
  
  With over $2.5 billion in WestInvest funding still to be allocated, Mayor Matt Gould has called for the Picton Bypass to be funded to demonstrate that the NSW Government values the Wollondilly community.
  
  “The Picton Bypass was the most popul…

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• MEDIA RELEASE Angus Taylor - Wollondilly to benefit from additional bushfire recovery funding

  … promote community well-being, social and future disaster resilience.
  
   
  
  Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said that council would receive a $250,000 payment under BCRRF Stream 1.
  
   
  
  “This funding will allow Wollondilly Shire Council to manage a community grants program and strengthen community knowledge and resilience through a Recovery Hub Toolkit and capacity building programs,” Mr Taylor said.
  
   
  
  “Wollondilly Shire residents in my electorate displayed enormous courage fighting and deal…

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• Council partners with Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife in a big win for the local environment

  Wollondilly Shire Council has entered into a new partnership with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife (FNPW), and the two organisations have already started working together to actively protect the Shire’s unique flora and fauna so it can be enjoyed by generations to come.
  
  The FNPW is the Charity Partner of Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife, a non-government organisation that supports community conservation groups and partners with government agencies and organisations to help…

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• Mayor welcomes WestInvest funding for projects in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that Wollondilly will receive funding under the new WestInvest program.
  
  The $5 billion program will fund transformational infrastructure projects that aim to enhance communities and help create jobs, with the funding being distributed through three main channels.
  
  Wollondilly is one of 15 councils in Sydney’s west and south-west who will share in $400 million, and will directly receive between $20-$35m for projects in…

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• Council concentrates on Roads, Growth, Economy and Organisational Performance with new Operational Plan & Budget

  Wollondilly Council will consider its draft Operational Plan and
  Budget at Tuesday night’s meeting, with the focus for the year
  ahead on the key areas of roads, planning for growth,
  supporting economic development and improving
  organisational performance.
  
  Part of Council’s Delivery Plan, the Operational Plan outlines
  how Council will continue to deliver important ongoing
  services for the Wollondilly community in the 2022/23 financial
  year.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Wollondilly is in a major peri…

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• New Business Wollondilly website showcases local opportunities

  Wollondilly Council has launched a new website focussing on business, investment, lifestyle and tourism in the Shire.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan is pleased to announce the establishment of the website as a place where Council can further connect and support local business through the current challenges, as well as promoting the many investment prospects in the area.
  
  Mayor Khan said, “This is a one stop website for community members, local business, future residents and investors, highlighting the amazi…

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• Tahmoor Sporting Complex is one step closer to becoming a top tier sporting facility

  The construction of a new two storey multi-purpose amenities building at Tahmoor Sporting Complex is set to commence in December 2021.
  
  The building is another step towards delivering more modern and user-friendly sporting facilities at Tahmoor to provide a top tier facility that will be utilised by the Wollondilly community.
  
  Wollondilly Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Ben Taylor said “We have worked with the community to come up with a sensational master plan for the Tahmoor Sporting Co…

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