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• Wollondilly Garden Competition set to bloom this Spring

  During the extended Covid-19 lockdown, the green thumbs of Wollondilly have had plenty of time to potter in their gardens in preparation for the 2021 Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition.
  
  The annual Garden Competition is a popular event on Council’s calendar, bringing together like-minded community members with a passion for gardening.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “Wollondilly Council has a long and proud history of conducting the Spring Garden Competition, which was established in 1997.”
  
  “We are…

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• Mayor calls for support for Wollondilly Businesses

  The businesses in Wollondilly have faced many hardships and adversities over the recent years, but none as great as the struggles they are facing with the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
  
  As the number of new Covid-19 cases worsen, so too does the uncertainty facing more than 4,600 local Wollondilly businesses.
  
  While the NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced six weeks ago that support would be available for businesses to help keep them afloat, many Wollondilly businesses are still waiting for thi…

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• Preferred option chosen for Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2

  The NSW Government has released its consultation report for the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 and confirmed that the ‘Blue’ option has been identified as the preferred route for the Hume Highway to Appin Road connection.
  
  Stakeholders, landowners and members of the community were able to provide feedback on the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 during consultation held between November 2020 and January 2021.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I’m pleased to see that the Government has listened to Council and c…

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• Wollondilly Council’s Water Management Strategy wins NSW Environment Award

  Wollondilly Council’s Integrated Water Management Strategy has won the Water Management Award at the 2021 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards.
  
  This is an important recognition for Wollondilly Council, with the Shire containing much of Sydney’s drinking water catchment and considerable natural heritage including unspoiled creeks and rivers.
  
  Adopted in December 2020, the Water Management Strategy was put together by a team of Council staff, incorporating community feedback…

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• Wollondilly Council wins national award for Fire Truck Memorial Playground

  Wollondilly Council was awarded Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award at the 2021 Parks & Leisure Australia Awards for its Telopea Park RFS Fire Truck Memorial Playground project.
  
  The distinctive memorial playground was built to honour Mr Geoffrey Keaton and Mr Andrew O’Dwyer of Horsley Park RFS Brigade, who lost their lives in the Green Wattle Creek bushfire at Buxton in December 2019.
  
  The project involved collaboration between Wollondilly Shire Council, Buxton RFS, Horsley Park…

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• Council seeks input on inclusion and access on International Day of People with Disability

  International Day of People with Disability is an opportunity for the community to make positive changes to the lives of the 4.4 million Australians with disability. 
  
  Locally, Wollondilly Council is reviewing the Wollondilly Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and wants to check in with the community to make sure the Shire is accessible and inclusive for everyone.
  
  The DIAP provides Council with a framework to help create a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work.
  
  CEO Ben Tayl…

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• Council welcomes State Funding for community space at Wollondilly Library

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed the announcement of $400,000 in funding for the Wollondilly Library under the 2021/22 Public Library Infrastructure Grant Program.
  
  Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith, today announced a total of $403,092 in funding for the library service, part of $6 million worth of funding for 26 public library projects across NSW.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “We have been consistently told that our library users need more spaces for quiet study or reading within the library b…

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• Stage 3

  About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 3 About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 3 will deliver a new village green and community gathering spaces, further modifications to the Shire Hall, and additional parking, and will see the demolition of the existing Council Administration Building. New Village Green Civic Square This stage will give the community a new village green civic square plus outdoor community gathering spaces and a range of opportunities for shelt…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council draft Shire Wide Flood Study is now on Public Exhibition

  The draft Shire Wide Flood Study uses the latest topographic data and modelling techniques, as well as local knowledge, in an effort to better understand the nature and extent of flooding across the Wollondilly Shire.
  
  In the previous round of consultation, Council asked the community to share their knowledge of flooding history and rainfall amounts in Wollondilly and received a significant amount of helpful information. That input has helped inform the detailed flood modelling to produce flood…

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• Wollondilly Council reappoints CEO for next five years

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reappointed Ben Taylor as CEO for a further five years from July 2022.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said that Mr Taylor had shown exemplary leadership during a challenging period and has the full support of the elected Council to lead the organisation for the years ahead.
  
  “Ben has transformed the Council since joining us in 2019 and continuously demonstrates a real passion for Wollondilly and our community.” 
  
  "His leadership of the organisation through bushfires, floods…

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• Community to benefit from new Park and Sportsground Upgrades as part of Council’s Operational Plan

  Residents of Wollondilly will be able to enjoy upgrades to many of their local parks and sportsgrounds in the coming year as part of Council’s newly adopted Operational Plan and Budget.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “With the health and wellbeing of the community a priority for Council, we want to make sure everyone in the Shire has access to outdoor spaces where they can exercise and socialise.”
  
  “It is great to see parks such as Telopea Park at Buxton evolving into a central hub for residents of all…

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• Council rejects proposed Mt Taurus development at Menangle

  Wollondilly Council has voted not to support a draft planning proposal at Woodbridge Road Menangle, which would see rezoning of land to allow for significant expansion of the Menangle village.
  
  The draft planning proposal was submitted to Council in April, requesting amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.
  
  Before considering its position, Council held a preliminary round of consultation dur…

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• Stormwater Drainage Issues

  Stormwater Issues on private property are a common issue throughout NSW. Stormwater is rainwater that runs off surfaces such as lawns, roads, roofs, carparks and natural ground surfaces.
  
  Stormwater that is unable to enter the underground drainage system will find is natural way to the nearest watercourse via overland flow paths. The overland flow paths are typically natural depressions (that often occur through private property), open channels, roadways and public reserves.
  
  Property Owner’s Re…

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• Organising Community Events

  Wollondilly Community Events GuideTo host a successful event, planning and management must meet the necessary regulative provisions of Local and State Government. The Wollondilly Community Events Guide has been developed for organisers of events in the Wollondilly Shire under the guidance of the Event Starter Guide developed by the Office of Protocol and Special Events.The Wollondilly Events Guide is relevant for both existing and new events. Download Guide Event ApprovalsCouncil has made some…

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• A new era for Wollondilly as Council welcomes new Executive Team

  Wollondilly Shire Council now has all of its executive team in place as part of a freshly implemented framework for the organisation, following the establishment of a newly elected Council in December 2021.
  
  Under the leadership of CEO Ben Taylor, the team is focussed on creating a high-performance organisation that will provide excellence in service delivery and build a great future for the growing Shire as it moves into a new era.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Our focus is providing the best possib…

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