Wollondilly Shire Council

We found 581 search results

• Spring Garden Competition

  SPRING GARDEN COMPETITION 2024
  Thank you for your entries to the Spring Garden Competition in 2024! We look forward to see all of the beautiful gardens again next year.
  
  2024 WINNERS
  
  GRAND CHAMPION:
  Gabrielle Medway-Watson
  
  JUDGES ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD (Sponsored by The MAC Credit Union):
  Kiralea Lowther
  
  BEST LAWN:
  
  WINNER: Michelle & Mark Campbell
  
  RUNNER-UP: Carroll Neal
  
  BEST COMMERCIAL GARDEN (Sponsored by CPE Tree Services):
  WINNER: Kalinya Estate - Amanda Barnes
  
  BEST LARGE RESIDENTIAL…

  Read more about "Spring Garden Competition"...

• Sponsorship Program Application

  The Sponsorship Program provides funding up to $1,000 to support community events and programs or up to $500 for minor works that Council recognises as having significant economic and social benefit to the Wollondilly Community and the Wollondilly Local Government Area. Sponsorships are provided twice per year in May and October.
  
  Before applying please ensure you understand full program details and eligibility. To view this information visit the Sponsorship Program page.
  
  $UserDefinedForm

  Read more about "Sponsorship Program Application"...

• Local Strategic Planning Statement - Wollondilly 2040

  Wollondilly 2040 is Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). It was made and came into effect on 27 March 2020.
  
   
  
  Purpose
  The LSPS outlines the land use planning vision for Wollondilly over the next 20 years. This vision is for a prosperous, sustainable and resilient future for Wollondilly residents, with an enviable lifestyle of historic villages, modern living, rural lands and bush settings.
  
   
  
  Wollondilly 2040 identifies key planning priorities and actions that focus on protect…

  Read more about "Local Strategic Planning Statement - Wollondilly 2040"...

• Council calls for Committee Members for Australia Day Awards

  The Australia Day Awards Committee is now calling for new members.
  
  Do you:
  
  • Have knowledge and experience you are willing to share?
  
  • Want to volunteer and give back to your community?
  
  • Want to learn more about your Council and contribute to decision making that helps shape the future of Wollondilly?
  
   
  
  If this sounds like you, then we invite you to nominate for the 2020 /2021 Committee.
  
  The Committee is made up of residents, previous Australia Day Award winners and Councillors. It focus…

  Read more about "Council calls for Committee Members for Australia Day Awards "...

• Council welcomes national broadband upgrade and calls for investment in Wollondilly’s future

  Welcoming the Federal Government’s announcement of a $4.5 billion investment in better access to ultra-fast broadband, Wollondilly Council has invited the National Broadband Network (NBN Co) to partner with Council and the community to address current and emerging needs in the area.
  
  The investment will see an increasing number of premises able to access high-speed connections with fibre being rolled out deeper into neighbourhoods, closer to homes and businesses. NBN Co has committed to working…

  Read more about "Council welcomes national broadband upgrade and calls for investment in Wollondilly’s future"...

• Waste Management Strategy & Action Plan

  Wollondilly Council’s Waste Management Strategy & Action Plan was adopted on 16 March 2021. The Strategy focuses on economically and environmentally sustainable waste management, addressing key areas including:
  
  Landfill diversion
  Domestic waste collection, processing and disposal
  Contamination management in domestic waste bins
  Domestic kerbside clean-up services
  Illegal dumping
  Management of problem wastes such as medical sharps, chemicals, mattresses and e-waste.
  
  View the Strategy and Act…

  Read more about "Waste Management Strategy & Action Plan"...

• Local Strategic Planning Statement - Wollondilly 2040

  Wollondilly 2040 is Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). It was made and came into effect on 27 March 2020.
  
   
  
  Purpose
  The LSPS outlines the land use planning vision for Wollondilly over the next 20 years. This vision is for a prosperous, sustainable and resilient future for Wollondilly residents, with an enviable lifestyle of historic villages, modern living, rural lands and bush settings.
  
   
  
  Wollondilly 2040 identifies key planning priorities and actions that focus on protect…

  Read more about "Local Strategic Planning Statement - Wollondilly 2040"...

• Wollondilly Council welcomes $44M commitment to Picton Road upgrades

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s commitment of $44m for the planning and development of the Picton Road upgrade.
  
  In an announcement today, $44 million dollars will be allocated in the 2020-21 NSW Budget.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan said, “It’s great to see a big first step in upgrading this important but dangerous corridor to two lanes in each direction, together with the urgently required upgrade to the Wilton Interchange at the intersection of the Hume Motorway…

  Read more about "Wollondilly Council welcomes $44M commitment to Picton Road upgrades"...

• Ian Thorpe joins Council to launch new accessibility feature at Wollondilly Leisure Centre

  Australian swimming champion Ian Thorpe has joined Wollondilly Council and locals at the Wollondilly Leisure Centre to welcome the installation of a new pool hoist which will provide greater accessibility to the pool.
  
  Ian Thorpe inspected the new hoist with Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan while he was visiting the Centre for the launch of the swimming season today.
  
  Council recently installed the pelican pool hoist and upgraded the aqua wheelchair thanks to a $20,000 grant from Uniting Ability Li…

  Read more about "Ian Thorpe joins Council to launch new accessibility feature at Wollondilly Leisure Centre"...

• Council welcomes Picton Bypass Announcement

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has welcomed this afternoon’s announcement by the State Government that community feedback on a potential Picton Bypass corridor is now being sought.
  
  Mayor Khan said, “Wollondilly has been waiting for news on the Picton bypass for a long time and we are very pleased to see the release of the proposal today.”
  
  “I encourage all residents and road users to provide feedback to Transport for NSW on the recommended corridor bypass.”
  
  Council will be urging the State Gove…

  Read more about "Council welcomes Picton Bypass Announcement"...

• Request for Tenders - Repairs, Alterations & Construction of a Smart Working Hub; Old Post Office, Picton

  Repairs, Alterations & Construction of a Smart Working Hub; Old Post Office, Picton 
  
  Tender number  2021/02 
  
  The Old Post Office building located on the corner of Argyle and Menangle Street’s, Picton has over the years performed a range of duties.
  
   
  
  Council is repurposing the building to create a Smart Hub for the community. The Smart Hub will provide a centrally located facility for small business, start-up businesses, community groups and minor events.
  
   
  
  This Tender is for repairs an…

  Read more about "Request for Tenders - Repairs, Alterations & Construction of a Smart Working Hub; Old Post Office, Picton"...

• Fox Trapping Program

  Wollondilly residents can now borrow fox traps and monitoring cameras from the Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery. Expert advice and training in the use of a fox trap will also be given prior to the fox trap loan. Property inspections can also be arranged.
  
  Foxes pose a serious threat to local wildlife in the area as well as to livestock, domestic pets and native vegetation. Coordinated control campaigns involving neighbours are the most effective way to reduce fox and pest animal number…

  Read more about "Fox Trapping Program"...

• Council seeks feedback on process to assess social and health impacts of development proposals

  Wollondilly Council would like to maximise the positive social and health benefits of developments within the Shire to ensure we have healthy communities now and in the future.
  
  Council has been piloting a process of social and health impact assessment which aims to identify, understand and manage the social and health outcomes of a new development proposal, policy or plan.
  
  With input from the pilot scheme, the draft Social and Health Impact Assessment Policy and Guidelines are now on public ex…

  Read more about "Council seeks feedback on process to assess social and health impacts of development proposals"...

• Integrated Water Management

  Wollondilly Shire contains much of Sydney’s drinking water catchment, and is rich in natural heritage including unspoiled creeks and rivers.
  
   
  
  We are also experiencing growth, which will impact water quality and supply, biodiversity, recreation and climate resilience. With this in mind, it is increasingly important to proactively manage and protect our waterways and water sources into the future. In order to do this, Council have developed the following documents:
  
  Integrated Water Management…

  Read more about "Integrated Water Management"...

• Face to face programs resume at Wollondilly Library as Covid-19 restrictions ease

  After a challenging year in 2020 when most library events were held online, Wollondilly Library staff are excited to be welcoming residents back in person for some of their favourite adult’s and children’s programs.
  
  Regular storytime and toddler time sessions have returned this week, with families keen to get out of the house to take part in the story and craft activities. This is all being done in a Covid safe environment, with bookings required to make sure numbers are within the guidelines.…

  Read more about "Face to face programs resume at Wollondilly Library as Covid-19 restrictions ease "...