Wollondilly Shire Council

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• 6 Month Progress Report on the Delivery Program

  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…

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• 2024 Wollondilly Australia Day Award Nominees Announced

  Australia Day is fast approaching and anticipation is building for Wollondilly’s Australia Day celebrations, which will be held at the Picton Botanic Gardens beginning at 8am.
  
  The nominees for the Wollondilly Australia Day awards have been decided and are listed below. Residents are invited to come along to the event to see who the winners will be.
  
   
  
  Award Category
  
  Business/ Individual Name
  
  Local Hero - Community Group
  
  The Rotary Club of Picton
  
  Sportsperson of the Year
  
  Paul Ashman
  
  Disa…

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• Old Menangle School Site Now Open

  On 1 August 2024 the Old Menangle School site was officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Michael Banasik, and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The community was invited along to try out the new playground facilities and have a look at the amazing rejuvenated Old Menangle School building.
  
  The multi-use space will become a destination park for families to visit, stay and play for the da…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Celebrations 2025

  Wollondilly is set to come alive this Australia Day with a morning full of fun, entertainment, and community spirit at the Picton Botanic Gardens and Hume Oval Precinct. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 26 January, from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and join us for a day to remember!
  
  This year’s celebrations offer something for everyone, with a mix of free activities, live entertainment, and delicious treats. Families can enjoy the rock climbing wall, giant screamer waterslide, and a Disney-themed jumping…

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• Flying Foxes

  Grey-headed Flying-fox
  
  Species Overview:
  
  The Grey-headed Flying-fox is Australia's largest bat, with a wingspan of up to 1 metre.
  It has dark grey fur on its body, lighter grey fur on its head, and a russet collar around its neck.
  It is a protected native species in Australia.
  
  Ecological Importance:
  
  This species plays a vital role in seed dispersal and pollination over large distances.
  It supports the survival and genetic diversity of ecosystems such as eucalypt forests, rainforests, an…

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• Plans of Management for Community Land

  Under the Local Government Act 1993, Councils are required to prepare Plans of Management for all community land owned by Council. Plans of Management are essential management tools which:
  
  Are written by Council in consultation with the community;
  Identify the important features of the land; 
  Clarify how Council will manage the land; and in particular
  Indicate how the land may be used or developed (e.g. leasing).
  
  The preparation of Plans of Management for Council owned community land is someth…

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• Smart Shire

  Smart Shire StrategySmart cities and towns leverage new digital technology – such as free public Wi-Fi, sensors, big data and analytics, online services, smart devices, and real time information – to improve productivity, liveability, creativity and sustainability.
  
  The Smart Shire Strategy was adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 16 April 2018.
  
  Smart Shire Strategy
  
  Smart Shire Relevant LinksThe Smart Cities Chronicles Podcast - Premier podcast for smart cities action, investment and…

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• Battery and Chemical Disposal

  Did you know? Australians buy 350 million household batteries each year, but only 4% of these are returned to a collection centre for recycling.
  
  It is important to recycle batteries so that toxic chemicals don't end up damaging our environment and raw materials can be used again. Recycling batteries also helps prevent fires and explosions in our waste collection vehicles.
  
  Wollondilly residents have access to a number of free battery recycling collection centres which accept any brand of A…

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• New facilities at Wilton Recreation Reserve now Open!

  In great news for the Wilton community, the new multi-purpose facilities at the Wilton Recreation Reserve were officially opened today, Thursday 3 September.
  
  The facilities include a new multi-purpose amenities building, four new multi-purpose courts, and upgrades to the AFL building including female change rooms and referee rooms. The new sports field was opened last year.
  
  The new female facilities are part of Council’s commitment to encouraging more young women to get involved in sport in th…

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• Schools, public transport, playing fields, swimming pools and more - plans for Wilton revealed

  Schools, public transport, playing fields, swimming pools, health facilities, major road upgrades, community facilities and more are on the agenda for Wilton, all part of the infrastructure plan published by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment yesterday.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has welcomed the release of the Department’s infrastructure delivery summary ‘Wilton - Building a great new town’ and encouraged community members to have a look and see what will be delivered in W…

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• Prime Minister, Premier & Mayor honour fallen firefighters at opening of Fire Truck Memorial at Buxton

  Wollondilly Council and the NSW RFS Southern Highlands Team welcomed the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Premier Gladys Berejiklian, RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers and Resilience NSW Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons to the official opening of the new Fire Truck Memorial Playground at Telopea Park, Buxton today.
  
  The memorial playground was built to honour Mr Geoffrey Keaton and Mr Andrew O’Dwyer of Horsley Park Brigade, who lost their lives in the Green Wattle Creek bushfire at Buxton last December.…

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• Community welcome to join Wollondilly Council meetings in person again

  Wollondilly Council will be welcoming residents back to meetings in the Council Chambers from next week, as Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings begin to ease.
  
  From 9 February 2021 all Community Forums and Council meetings will be open to members of the public in person, as well as via an online webcast.
  
  “It’s our pleasure to throw open the doors and welcome residents to attend our meetings in person once again,” said Mayor Robert Khan. 
  
  Public health restrictions mean the number of att…

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• Why Open Data?

  Our population forecast for 2017 is 51,002 and is forecast to grow to 92,102 by 2036. Council provide vital services to our community but face the challenges of growing demand and limited resources. Data enables informed decision making such as to advocate for policy change, streamline processes, improve access to information to deliver better services and increase community participation, satisfaction, transparency and economic opportunity.
  
  The Open Data Institute has conducted research into p…

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• Council’s Warragamba Dam Wall petition hits 5000 signatures

  Wollondilly Council’s campaign to stop the raising of the Warragamba Dam Wall is gaining momentum, with over 5000 signatures already added to the online petition opposing the plan.
  
  Council’s recent Special Community Forum was also a success, featuring powerful online presentations from concerned community groups including the Gundungurra people, the Colong Foundation for Wilderness and Blue Mountains City Council.
  
  In a small win for the Council and community advocates, the Department of Planni…

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• Council calls for State and Federal Government funding for road repair in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has called on the State and Federal Governments, particularly election candidates, to provide $32.5 million towards repairing the Shire’s road network.
  
  The local community has expressed ongoing frustration with the condition of Wollondilly roads, and despite record expenditure by Council on roadworks across the Shire, there is still a large deficit which can only be met in a reasonable timeframe with the support of the State and Federal Governments.
  
  Council’s 2020 Financial…

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