Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Public Exhibition - Draft Contaminated Land Policy

  Now on Public Exhibition - Draft Contaminated Land Policy
  
  This is the first Contaminated Land Policy for our Council and applies to all land within the Shire.
  
  The purpose of the draft Policy is to provide:
  
  A framework for Council to appropriately manage land contamination through the planning and development control process;
  guidelines to assist in the early identification of potential contamination;
  The draft policy sets out the preferred practice of Council Officers in relation to:
  
  Identif…

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• Council reaffirms commitment to involve community in decision making as it seeks feedback on Engagement Strategy

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to give the community opportunities to be actively involved in the decision-making process, by striving to improve the way it communicates and engages.
  
  To this end, Council has undertaken a review of its strategic approach to community engagement and is now seeking feedback on the draft Community Engagement Strategy.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Engaging with the community helps Council make informed decisions, and we are currently reviewing a…

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• More info

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• Council's Position

  Greater Macarthur Growth Area Updates Council's Position Further Information Council's Position Greater Macarthur Growth Area Updates Council's Position Further Information Council sees development at Appin as a long-term prospect and will continue to advocate for Wilton as the priority growth area. Appin should not be developed before Wilton or before 2036 at the earliest.Councillors have expressed concerned around the Technical Assurance Panel (TAP) process f…

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• Policies

  About Policies Community Meeting Further Information Policies About Policies Community Meeting Further Information State Environmental Planning Policy 2020Western Sydney AerotropolisIn late 2020, a new State Environmental Planning Policy was made to support the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.The State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Aerotropolis) 2020 (WSA SEPP) applies to land in Wollondilly (primarily the northern portion) through Part 3 Development controls – Ai…

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• Expressions of Interest sought for Community Representatives on Council’s Local Planning Panel

  As a result of recent changes by the NSW Government to strengthen planning panels, Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking additional community representatives to become members of its Local Planning Panel (LLP).  The LPP comprises of three independent state appointed experts and one representative from the Wollondilly community. The panel determines diverse and interesting applications for development in the Wollondilly Local Government Area.
  
  The closing date for applications is 8 March 2023.
  
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• Expressions of Interest sought for Community Representatives on Council’s Local Planning Panel

  As a result of recent changes by the NSW Government to strengthen planning panels, Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking additional community representatives to become members of its Local Planning Panel (LLP).  The LPP comprises of three independent state appointed experts and one representative from the Wollondilly community. The panel determines diverse and interesting applications for development in the Wollondilly Local Government Area.
  
  The closing date for applications is 17 April 2023.
  
  E…

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• Our Direction

  About Our Direction Be Involved Stay Connected Our Direction About Our Direction Be Involved Stay Connected Supporting Community VoicesWe have goals and guidelines aimed at promoting participation and collaboration between the Council and the community. Take a look at the documents below. Community Engagement Goals As outlined in our Community Engagement Strategy, our goals are to: Strengthen Council’s relationship with the community by engaging effectively; providing opportu…

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• Public Exhibition - Draft Operational Plan 2023/24

  Like to know what Council is planning for the next 12 months? Take a look at our draft Operational Plan 2023/24, and share your feedback.
  
  Key FocusesThe draft Operational Plan - including the Budget, Capital Works Program, Revenue Policy, and Fees and Charges - confirms the services, priority actions, and projects that Council will undertake in the coming financial year.
  
  Roads - The draft 2023/24 Operational Plan and budget proposes a substantial and ongoing investment in roads of $30.4M, comp…

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• Is proposed major Appin development unaffordable pipe dream? Planned water infrastructure costs highlight massive costs of new housing developments

  The massive infrastructure costs of new greenfield housing on the outer fringes of Greater Sydney has been laid bare, with the required infrastructure contributions for water and sewer highlighting Appin housing may just be a pipe dream.
  
  The new contribution scheme would most greatly impact the State-led fast tracking of the Greater Macarthur Growth Area, and the cost would ultimately be passed on to homebuyers.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “The reality is that providing infrastructure in new greenf…

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• EOI - Principal Contractor, Design & Construct, Stage 2 Government Services Building

  This Expression of Interest is for the construction of a new Government Services Building located in Picton town centre under a design and construct model. The development will consist of 4 storeys plus additional basement parking for 80 vehicles. The total floor area of 7,800m2, will house Council staff, its elected members along with a commercial lettable area of 1,000 m2.
  
  Council's vision for this Precinct is for it to become the community, civic, cultural, and economic heart of Wollo…

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• Bush Fire Prone Land

  Is Your Property Bush Fire Prone?Are you planning on building or adding an extension to your property? Check out the Wollondilly Bush Fire Prone Land Map to see if your property might be classified as bush fire prone.  If it is, you may be required to undertake bush fire protection measures for new building works.Recent changes to the Rural Fires Act 1997 mean that your property may be identified on the map as Bush Fire Prone Land, even if it wasn’t before.Search the map, find out more informati…

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• Council to consider pause on implementation of Picton Town Centre Masterplan, including Prince Street Lights

  At the upcoming Wollondilly Shire Council meeting, Council will consider a recommendation to update the Picton Town Centre Transport Masterplan 2026 and pause implementation of some of the recommended works in the short to medium term.
  
  The question of how to address congestion in the Picton Town Centre has been a focus of Council and the community for many years, with significant work undertaken on the Transport Masterplan since 2018.
  
  In early 2022, Council resolved to test the findings of the…

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• Draft Policy Framework Policy

  Council’s corporate policies, administrative protocols and organisation wide procedures (documents) explain the way we work and how we make decisions.
  
  A review of existing processes for managing these documents has resulted in the development of a Policy Framework.
  
  The Policy Framework comprises:
  
  Policy Framework Policy (draft Policy)
  Policy Framework Procedure (internal)
  Policy Document Hierarchy
  Policy Register
  
  Additional resources, including templates and flowcharts to support a standardi…

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• South Wilton Precinct Site Plan Proposals to ensure future jobs and liveability for growing community

  Wollondilly Shire Council has a vision to support residential neighbourhoods with infrastructure, commercial spaces and employment areas, and has now endorsed a number of Planning Cells for South Wilton to be placed on public exhibition.
  
  The draft Planning Cells take in the fragmented land within the state mandated Wilton Growth Area that is not already held in singular land ownership within the four main Wilton Precincts.
  
  This will provide an indicative land use plan to guide future landowner…

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