Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Illuminate Wollondilly Festival to return in 2022 bigger and brighter than ever

  The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light on 20, 21 & 22 May 2022.
  
  After almost three years of Covid-19 cancellations, Wollondilly Council is bringing the festival back, bigger and better than ever. With a range of events and activities happening over the three days, there will be something to entertain everyone.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the return of the festival, which has traditionally been one of the biggest eve…

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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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• Buskers wanted to perform at Illuminate Wollondilly!

  With less than two weeks to go, Wollondilly is buzzing with anticipation for the Illuminate Festival of Art & Light in Picton on Saturday 21 May.
  
  Council is calling for expressions of interest from potential buskers and street performers to be a part of this vibrant festival.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor, Matt Gould said, “We are looking for acts such as acoustic guitar, vocals, drama, dance or mime.”
  
  “We really want the streets to come alive for this year’s festival, complementing the building proj…

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• Pheasants Nest Service Centre upgrade to provide local jobs and a modern pit stop for travellers and truckies

  Wollondilly Council has approved upgrades to the Highway Service Centres at Pheasants Nest that will boost the local economy with the delivery of over 40 new job opportunities.
  
  The proposal is also a win for tourists and regular travellers on the Hume Highway, providing modern facilities, an attractive landscaped area, shaded parking, dog off-leash areas, a truck driver’s lounge, a reconciliation garden and Remembrance Driveway Memorial.
  
  Located approximately 70 kilometres south west of the Sy…

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• Shire Wide Flood Study: Tahmoor drop-in session

  We are pleased to let you know that the Wollondilly Shire Council draft Shire Wide Flood Study is now on Public Exhibition, with community feedback open until Wednesday 8 June, 2022. Have your say here .
  
  The draft Wollondilly Shire Wide Flood Study uses topographic data, modelling techniques and local knowledge from our community to understand flood risk across Wollondilly Shire. If you live in the Shire, your knowledge of local flooding is important and can help fine tune our draft Flood Study…

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• Native Bees

  Attract native bees to your yard
  Native bees have evolved with an assortment of flowering plants. Australia is home to 1,600 native bee species. About 350 species have been recorded in a 100km radius of Parramatta, which includes the Sydney basin, Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Illawarra.
  
  Bees drive biodiversity through pollination. Pollination enables seed formation and fruit development. Of the 352,000 flowering plants and crops nearly 90% rely on pollinators for reproduction. Sadly our bee popu…

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• Council calls for passionate community members to join Strategic Reference and Advisory Groups

  Wollondilly Council is committed to engaging with the community on key matters and strategic priorities, so is looking for interested community members to join a series of Strategic Reference Groups and Advisory Groups.
  
  Expressions of Interest are now open for anyone interested in joining one of the groups, with an opportunity for residents to share their local knowledge, experience and expertise for the benefit of their community.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council has set up a new structure of…

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• Early Community Feedback sought on Menangle draft Planning Proposal

  Wollondilly Council is seeking early community and stakeholder feedback on a draft planning proposal which, if approved, would lead to the expansion of the existing Menangle Village.
  
  Submitted to Council for consideration by Mulpha Australia Limited, the proposal outlines requested amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.  
  
  Council has not considered or formed a view on the proposal.
  
  The p…

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• Expression of Interest - Landslip Remediation Works

  EOI 2022/13The Wollondilly area in NSW has been subjected to significant rain events in the recent past. Multiple heavy rain events, due to "La Nina" phenomenon, generated numerous landslips and issues around Council's roads.
  Council has conducted emergency clean up works and installed temporary traffic management to ensure the continued short-term operation of the road network.
  
  Of high priority to Wollondilly Shire Council is the prompt delivery of long-term remediation and remo…

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• Water Play Facility Design - Barrallier Park, The Oaks

  RFQ 2022/14Wollondilly Shire Council’s confirmed Water Play Facility Strategy is to pursue a small-scale facility that incorporates a mix of water play, non-water play and educational elements. Wollondilly Shire Council has approved funding to design and construct a water play facility at Barrallier Park, The Oaks for the local Wollondilly Shire community.
  
  The purpose of this RFQ is to engage a consultant to undertake the design of the Water Play Facility Barrallier Park, The Oaks.
  
  Request for…

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• Funds poured into road repairs as extreme wet weather wreaks havoc with Wollondilly’s roads

  An unprecedented six months of extreme wet weather in 2022, on top of major storm events in 2020 and 2021, have significantly impacted Wollondilly’s 870km road network. Day after day Council crews and contractors continue to work tirelessly to repair the damage, only for the waterlogged soil and ongoing rain to undo their efforts.
  
  The ongoing damage caused to the roads and the fact that the organisation has been in emergency road repair mode since the beginning of 2022 was highlighted at Tuesda…

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• Grants Program assists with Dangerous Tree Removal on Fire Affected Properties

  In late 2019 and early 2020 bushfires devastated large areas of NSW, including the Wollondilly Shire, causing significant damage to communities, infrastructure and the environment.
  
  In response, Wollondilly Council has applied for funding to assist affected residents remove dangerous trees through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.
  
  The Wollondilly Dangerous Tree Removal Community Grants Program provides one-off financial assistance for 50 residents to app…

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• New Community Facilities to be delivered as part of Wollondilly’s draft Capital Works Program

  Council’s draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Capital Works Program (2026-2027) will be considered at this month’s Council meeting, with towns right across the Shire soon to benefit from new facilities.
  
  While roads are the immediate top priority for Wollondilly, the community has also expressed a desire for Council to invest in major infrastructure, including new community and sporting facilities.
  
  Council is investing a total of $45.8M in capital works across the Shire for the next fi…

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• Red, Yellow & Green Bins

  Council's Waste & Recycling Service Garbage Emptied Weekly80L, 120L or 240L Items accepted: Food waste Plastic bags and food packaging Coffee cups Nappies Biscuit and chip packets Animal faeces (in a bag) Lids, caps and nozzles Pyrex, mirrors and broken glass Soiled paper or cardboard Polystyrene foam Shredded paper Download our Garbage Bin Fact Sheet Items not accepted: NO recycling NO batteries NO paints or oils NO gas bottles NO fluorescent tubes and globes NO chemicals an…

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• Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan will create a more inclusive and accessible Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council is committed to making the Wollondilly Shire a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work.
  
  At Tuesday night’s meeting, Council endorsed the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022-2026 to ensure ongoing support for people with disability and their carers to be involved fully in community life.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “With one in five people in Australia living with some form of disability, we want to make sure that that Council’s services, facilities and acti…

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