Council resolved to classify land as operational on 26 March 2024 in association with approved subdivision DA/2022/57/1 and Voluntary Planning Agreement 15 January 2021 for development at Abbotsford Road, Picton.
Under s34 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council gives notice of the proposed land classification of Lots 1 & 2 DP1305355 as operational land. Any submissions regarding the proposed classification are to be made before 5:00pm on 16 July 2024. Submissions can be made by email cou…
On 8 July 2024 the Picton Botanic Gardens playspace and amenities were officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould and Local Member for Hume Angus Taylor MP. Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Blair Briggs, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
It was a great day for fun and play with the community invited along to enjoy the playground facilities and a sausage sizzle.
This project is part of our huge investment into parks…
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Read more about "Investigate"...Wollondilly residents can now walk or cycle between the towns of Picton and Tahmoor, with the completion of the new Picton to Tahmoor shareway.
The shareway was officially opened on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Michael Banasik, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, Cr Paul Rogers, Cr Suzy Brandstater and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
The new shareway will deliver the 2.4km missing pedestrian link between the two to…
The Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has begun consultation on two flight path proposals for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The proposals were developed in response to submissions on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the preliminary flight paths held between 24 October 2023 and 31 January 2024.
The two proposals are:
revised flight paths for jets travelling east from the airport at…
Following concerns raised by the Mayor, Councillors and residents, Council's CEO requested a thorough review of the activities being undertaken on community land at Sportsground Parade Appin for the installation of a sewer line to service a new development; including the process followed to grant the licence and any potential risk to community safety.
The review has now been completed, and has identified that there was no risk to community safety from the works and that due process was…
Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the collection of tree barrels from the declining Eucalyptus deanei that will be removed from Memorial Park in Picton.
Although the Eucalyptus trees pose a safety risk and will be soon be removed from the park, there is an opportunity for their memory to live on through the re-use of the timber. We are now inviting expressions of interest for the collection of the tree barrels.
There will be approximately 5 or 6 barrels ranging f…
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…
Maintaining Watercourses
Council Owned Land Wollondilly Shire Council looks after watercourses including creeks, overflow paths and drainage pipes on Council owned land. We have a maintenance program in place to make sure suitable repairs are made.
Private Property Many watercourses across the Wollondilly Shire are on private property. Maintenance of these watercourses is the responsibility of the land owner.
If a watercourse is part of a legally created easement, it will usually be up to w…
Proposed changes by the NSW Government making it easier for farmers to establish new complementary businesses on their land have been welcomed by Wollondilly Council, as the Council continues to work behind the scenes to push hard so landowners can diversify.
Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan and CEO Ben Taylor recently met with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon. Rob Stokes MP together with Nathaniel Smith MP to advocate for planning changes to enable agribusiness and tourism activit…
Request for Tender 2021/07This Tender is for the construction of a new Rural Fire Service building and associated works.
Wollondilly Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers only for the procurement of the works and services above.
Wollondilly Shire council currently envisages, without committing itself to do so, awarding the Contract for the provision of the Works to a single Tenderer.
Scope of WorkRFS BuildingThe Contract s…
From 6pm today (26 June 2021) current stay at home orders for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong will be extended until 11:59pm Friday, 9 July 2021. This extension applies to Wollondilly.
In light of this announcement, Council will continue to provide all services that are possible under the NSW Health Public Health Orders and keep the community updated of any new developments.
Our Customer Service Centre will continue to be available via phone on 4677 1100 or ema…
Request for Tender 2021/36Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately skilled and experienced Tenderers for the ‘Design finalisation and construction of the Telopea Park Youth Zone’ located in Buxton, NSW.
The project will include; design, all necessary approvals, site preparation, construction, procurement and installation of furniture, landscaping and associated works.
Request for Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website .
Closing D…
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Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day
Introduction to Native Plant Propagation
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