Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Wollondilly Council seeks improvements to emergency funding process in submission to NSW Flood Inquiry

  In light of consecutive storm and flood events that have devastated the Shire in the past few years, Wollondilly Council has made a submission to the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry, raising a number of concerns in relation to the support provided for local recovery.
  
  Although the State Government has pledged emergency relief support, Council has identified problems with the process for accessing the funding and the time it takes for payments to be made.
  
  The level of evidence required for a claim is ver…

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• A robust Operational Plan and Budget sets Council up to focus on roads and deliver significant improvements in new Financial Year

  Roads are the clear top priority in Wollondilly Council’s 2022/23 Operational Plan and Budget, which includes a record investment of over $50 million in capital works, as well as many other great projects which will be delivered across the Shire in the next 12 months.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This is the first budget and operational plan for the new Council and my first as Mayor, so I’m excited to see us deliver these projects for the community and to make sure that Wollondilly continues to be a…

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• Tender for Management and Operation of Wollondilly Shire Council’s Swimming Pools

  Tender 2022/06Description: Wollondilly Shire Council (WSC) is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified Contractors to manage and operate Wollondilly Shire Council’s Swimming Pools. The contract will give the prospective operator an opportunity to not only consolidate current results but also to further grow and develop the facilities membership and overall usage.
  
  Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink website.
  
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• Wollondilly Mayor speaks out against plan to raise the height of the Warragamba Dam Wall

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has once again called on the NSW Government to abandon its proposal to raise the Warragamba Dam Wall by up to 17 metres.
  
  Wollondilly Council has been opposing the State Government’s plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall since 2018, and has previously campaigned with Blue Mountains Council to give a voice to the issue.
  
  The area that would be inundated as a consequence of the proposed raising of the existing Warragamba Dam wall is almost entirely located within the W…

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• Wollondilly Mayor warns of need to protect local agricultural industry from Foot and Mouth disease

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has called on the community to be vigilant and play their part in keeping the highly contagious Foot and Mouth Disease out of Australia, as the disease spreads through Bali and other parts of Indonesia.  
  
  “Council is reminding all residents and especially accommodation providers and tourism operators of the potential risks associated with travellers returning from Indonesia, including Bali, who may be carrying the devastating livestock virus.”
  
  “This virus can survi…

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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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• Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) Waste Service

  Food Organics and Garden Organics (commonly referred to as FOGO) is a kerb side waste collection service where residents place food waste in the green-lid garden organics bin instead of the red-lid garbage bin. The food and organics waste is then processed and recycled into nutrient rich compost, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
  
  Wollondilly does not currently offer the FOGO service however, the NSW Government’s Waste and Sustainable Material Strategy 2041, which was adopted in 202…

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• Time to get your furry friend ready for Doggy Day Out in Wollondilly

  After two years of cancellations due to Covid-19, Council will be hosting its popular Dilly Doggy Day Out on Sunday 21 August 2022.
  
  The community event will be held from 9am to 1pm at Picton Sportsground off-leash dog area on Fairleys Road, with furry friends invited to join in the fun with their owners.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “This is a great event for local families and animal lovers, featuring stalls with a variety of pet products and services, demonstrations and competitions.”…

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• Mayor seeks urgent repairs for Barkers Lodge Road

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould will be seeking Council endorsement to advocate for Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to urgently prioritise repairs to Barkers Lodge Road.
  
  The Wollondilly Shire experienced record rainfall throughout March and April 2022 which triggered landslips and rockfalls across the Shire and caused significant damage to Council’s road infrastructure.
  
  Barkers Lodge Road at Picton suffered major landslips during the series of intense storm events; and has subsequently o…

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• Mayor’s Charity Night to raise funds for Kids of Macarthur

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould will host a carnival-themed charity night on 16 September at Camden Valley Inn to raise money for the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation.
  
  Residents, businesses and friends will be able to enjoy a two-course meal and dessert bar, a beverage package, amazing live entertainment, as well as raffles, auctions and lots of prizes.
  
  Launched in the year 2000, the goal of the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation is to buy the most up-to-date paediatric medical equipment avai…

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• R U OK? Brekkie to bring together Tradies, Businesses, State and Local Government

  Local tradies can enjoy a free breakfast, find out more about health and wellbeing, and celebrate their contribution to the region’s economy for R U OK? Day this year.
  
  The R U OK? Tradies’ Brekkie will be hosted by Wollondilly Shire Council, Picton Chamber of Commerce, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Office of Nathaniel Smith, MP and will run from 5am to 9am on Thursday 8 September at Victoria Park, Menangle Street, Picton.
  
  This is an opportunity for tradies to catch up with each other as…

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• Sponsorship Expression of Interest

  If you are a business or individual interested in sponsoring the BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair, please see all available opportunities in the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus. To submit your expression of interest, please complete the form below. 
  
  Sponsorship Applications Close: Monday, 22 October 2024
  
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• Report an Issue

  Submit and Track an IssueUse our Customer Portal to submit an issue or provide feedback on everything including roads, trees, animals and more!Read on to find out more or head to our Customer Portal to report now! Visit Customer Portal How to: Report an Issue or Provide Feedback Head to our Customer Portal to report the following: Parking, roads and footpaths Trees & vegetation, parks, reserves and sportsgrounds Community facilities Development control Animals Bins and waste Environmental h…

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• Bloom: Wollondilly’s First Garden Expo and Plant Fair

  Wollondilly Shire Council is calling all plant lovers and gardening enthusiasts to come along to BLOOM, Wollondilly’s first Garden Expo and Plant Fair.
  
  Council is thrilled to be hosting BLOOM on Sunday 30 October, from 10am - 4pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton.
  
  With live entertainment, informative gardening workshops and demonstrations, and a Children’s Corner jam packed with activities and face painting, this is the perfect day out for friends and family.
  
  There will be a…

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• NSW RFS urges The Southern Highlands to ‘Get Ready’ for bush fires

  This media release below was issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service
  
  The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is calling on all Wollondilly and Wingecarribee residents to join NSW RFS volunteer firefighters this Get Ready Weekend and prepare for the bush fire season.
  
  NSW RFS Superintendent Martin Surrey said residents in the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee area are invited to meet their local brigade and to find out how they can prepare themselves and their
  properties.
  
  “While we’ve seen wet weather re…

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