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• Netballers welcome opening of new courts at Tahmoor as the 2021 season commences

  New state of the art netball courts were officially opened at the Tahmoor Sporting Complex today by Federal Member for Hume, Hon Angus Taylor MP, together with State Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP and Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan.
  
  The $2 million courts are part of a major upgrade at the Tahmoor site, which will become a district level sporting complex designed to cater for Wollondilly’s growing population.
  
  The courts have been welcomed by local sporting groups, particularly the Wo…

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• Student’s environmental message is displayed on waste collection truck as new in-house service begins

  A Douglas Park Primary School student has had her artwork featured on a new waste compactor truck as part of Wollondilly Council’s new public bin servicing initiative.
  
  The winner of the art competition for local schools, Sophie (7), was congratulated by Councillors and staff at the launch of the new truck on Thursday.
  
  The theme of the competition was “reducing litter in the environment” and Sophie’s picture featured the important message, “a little change can make a big difference.”
  
  Mayor Rob…

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• Travel Together to Meetings

  Travel to meetings and to work with your co-workers. It's efficient, it saves energy and it slows global warming.
  
   
  
  Reduce Carbon EmissionsThe impact of our carbon emissions is causing increased global warming and our modes of transport (especially the car) contribute significantly to these emissions. By 'car pooling' with your co-workers, you'll immediately halve your emissions in one easy step.
  
  This will also cut business costs and allow you to spend more 'face time…

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• Make Your Business Carbon Neutral

  With environmental concerns taking centre stage, businesses and organisations are realising the benefits of setting their business on a carbon neutral target.
  
   
  
  About Being a Carbon Neutral BusinessFor businesses to stop contributing to climate change they need to become carbon neutral. This is achieved by balancing your business's carbon emissions with an equivalent amount being sequestered or offset. Generally all greenhouse gases (e.g. methane, nitrous oxide, etc.) are included in the…

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• National Parks & Wildlife Services Proposal – Creation of 8 new suburbs within the Wollondilly LG section of the Blue Mountains National Park Reserve

  The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking public comment on a proposal by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) to create eight (8) new Address suburb/ localities in the Blue Mountains National Park reserve, Wollondilly LGA.
  
  Presently, Blue Mountains National Park is both a suburb and a national park reserve.
  
  The NPWS proposal is to divide the current Blue Mountains National Park suburb into 8 new
  suburbs named, Kowmung, Beloon, Jooriland, Burragorang, Valley, Brereton, Kedu…

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• Wollondilly Mayor calls for urgent investment in local infrastructure from WestInvest fund

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has welcomed the announcement of a new $5 billion investment by the NSW Government for western and south-western Sydney, calling for money to be invested in fast tracking infrastructure to support local jobs and economic recovery for the growing Wollondilly area.
  
  The WestInvest fund has been set up by the NSW Government to help build new and improved facilities and local infrastructure to support communities impacted by Covid-19.
  
  The funding has been made availabl…

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• Maintain, downsize and turn off your fridge

  Maintain, downsize and turn off your fridgeRefrigerators and cool rooms consume a lot of energy. The benefit of bringing them up to best practice efficiency is a heavy financial and environmental reward.
  
  Fridges require large amounts of power, and for those businesses with significant refrigeration needs, this is a expensive ongoing cost. However, energy savings of 20% can generally be obtained from regular maintenance and prudent use of refrigerators.
  
  In certain Industries, refrigeration can…

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• Mayor’s Relief Fund available for those needing help with storm clean-up

  Wollondilly Shire Council has opened up the Mayor’s Relief Fund to provide extra support to residents impacted by Saturday’s severe storm event.
  
  Residents from Thirlmere, Tahmoor and Picton who aren’t covered by insurance can now apply for up to $1000 for the clean-up of vegetation and debris caused by the sudden ferocious hailstorm.
  
  This is in addition to assistance already provided by Council such as waiving the green waste tip fee waiver for impacted residents until Sunday 31 October, and t…

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• Jobs, infrastructure & more on the way for Wilton as NSW Government announces Wilton Town Centre rezoning

  The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) has announced the rezoning of the Wilton Town Centre Precinct, which will be the residential, retail, commercial and entertainment centre of the Wilton Growth Area.
  
  The project will mean up to an additional 7,000 new local jobs, 1,600 homes, a new K-12 school, a new public transport terminal, and facilities including libraries, sporting fields, a leisure centre and community facilities will be created at Wilton.
  
  The Town Centre…

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• Western Parkland Councils launch regional data website

  The media release below was issued by Western Parkland City Authority.
  
  Western Parkland Councils launch regional data websiteIn an Australian first, the Western Parkland Councils have united to make the first of their common data sets available to the public in real time.
  
  The data hub is in its initial phase and capturing 3.5 million data points per month to provide a current, regional snapshot of pedestrian and vehicle movement, hyperlocal weather and heat conditions, air and water quality co…

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• New Wollondilly Council a mix of experience and new faces

  After going to the polls on 4 December for the 2021 Local Government Elections, Wollondilly residents can finally congratulate the successful local candidates following confirmation of the new Council by the NSW Electoral Office.
  
  The new look Wollondilly Council will be made up of a balanced mix of experienced returning Councillors and fresh new faces, putting Wollondilly in a strong position to deal effectively with the many challenges ahead.
  
  The elected Councillors include Hilton Gibbs, Judi…

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• Gridlock or unlock? Australians living in the outer suburbs to decide election outcome

  Here is a media release issued by the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
  
   
  
  Monday 21 March 2022 - The pandemic has “challenged the decades-long assumption that CBDs are the beating heart of Australia’s economy” and the “2022 general election provides the opportunity to catch up with the rapid population growth in Australia’s outer suburbs”, says Councillor Matthew Deeth, Chair of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
  
  Speaking ahead of the NGAA Congress today (Monday 21 March), Cr Dee…

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• Liveability Funding to enhance community infrastructure in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has been granted $13 million under the Western City Deal Liveability Fund which will go towards delivery of two major community infrastructure projects, the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct redevelopment and upgrades to Tahmoor Sporting Complex.
  
  Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Thanks to the collaboration of Commonwealth, State and 8 local governments we can do more than we’ve ever done for our community. This grant will enable us to build great new infrastructur…

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• Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program outline Council’s refreshed vision for the Shire

  A new Council brings a refreshed focus and vision for the Shire, and Wollondilly residents will soon have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Resourcing Strategy, following Tuesday night’s Council meeting.
  
  The Community Strategic Plan seeks to identify Wollondilly’s priorities for the future, and articulates where we want to be as a community within the next 10 years. It is the highest level plan for Wollondilly Shire Council, and is u…

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• Media Statement - Antill Golf Course

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Antill Golf Course remaining a golf course, confirming that it has no plans to sell off the land at the site and no intent to change its operating model.
  
  “I can categorically confirm our vision is for Antill to remain a golf course and that Council has not even contemplated the potential for it be used for anything other than a golf course,” said Mayor Matt Gould. 
  
  “I understand there are community concerns, and want to put these to be…

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