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• Preferred option chosen for Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2

  The NSW Government has released its consultation report for the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 and confirmed that the ‘Blue’ option has been identified as the preferred route for the Hume Highway to Appin Road connection.
  
  Stakeholders, landowners and members of the community were able to provide feedback on the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 during consultation held between November 2020 and January 2021.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I’m pleased to see that the Government has listened to Council and c…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes report into changing water levels at Thirlmere Lakes

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed the release of a report following a four year study into the fluctuation of water levels at Thirlmere Lakes, funded by NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
  
  The extensive investigation into the fluctuating water levels has found that climate variations were largely responsible for the decline in the water levels of the ancient lake system.
  
  The research found no direct links between the drying out of Thirlmere Lakes and the nearby coal mine, but could not…

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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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• Growth Area Mayors call for national focus on impact of sustained housing boom

  Below is a media release issued by the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
  
  The outer suburbs are growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the nation and doing the heavy lifting for our housing supply, but struggle to get vital infrastructure that other areas take for granted, Mayors and Councillors from Australia’s fastest growing council areas told Members of Parliament in Canberra last week.
  
  “Australia’s population growth stopped during the pandemic – but not in growth areas. In the…

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• Masterplanning for Wilton Town Centre Progresses

  Wollondilly Shire Council has received a report providing an update on the planning and delivery of the Wilton Town Centre - which on completion will be the residential, retail, commercial and entertainment core of the Wilton Growth Area and the largest strategic centre in the Shire.
  
   
  
  The Wilton Town Centre Precinct will deliver a major retail and commercial centre, approximately 1,600 new homes with a mix of housing types, a new public school, new public open space including sportsfields, pr…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes pothole repair funding announcement

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed today’s announcement of $9.5M road repair funding from the State Government’s Regional and Local Roads Repair Program to help address the flood damage across Wollondilly’s 870km road network.
  
  Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith MP made the significant funding announcement at the Council Chambers in Picton this morning.
  
  While Wollondilly was excluded from the first round of pothole repair funding, Mayor Matt Gould alongside other Mayors from the fringes…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes $44M commitment to Picton Road upgrades

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s commitment of $44m for the planning and development of the Picton Road upgrade.
  
  In an announcement today, $44 million dollars will be allocated in the 2020-21 NSW Budget.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan said, “It’s great to see a big first step in upgrading this important but dangerous corridor to two lanes in each direction, together with the urgently required upgrade to the Wilton Interchange at the intersection of the Hume Motorway…

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• Council welcomes State funding for flood damaged roads

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $500 million towards road repair funding for Councils across the state.
  
  The NSW State Government has today announced the funding, which includes the Wollondilly Shire in the share of funds to help fix our 870km of flood-ravaged road network.
  
  The Shire was declared a natural disaster area with extreme weather events in February 2020, March 2021, February 2022, March 2022 and July 2022. Council has been labouring since to repair approxim…

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• PUBLIC EXHIBITION - February 2025 Applications Approved

   
  
  February 2025 Applications Approved
  
  Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any condit…

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• Wollondilly Roads take a battering, Council gets on with the clean-up & repair

  The torrential rain and flash-flooding across the Wollondilly has severely damaged our 870km road network. Roads across NSW have taken a battering, and our thoughts go to the hardest hit communities to our north.
  
  Our crews have been working around the clock to patch up the damage in some very challenging conditions to ensure the safety of our residents.
  
  Extra crews have now been mobilised for ‘make safe’ repairs and we’re planning a massive patch and reconstruction program to roll out urgently…

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• Wollondilly Koala Conservation Project

  The Wollondilly Koala Conservation Project focusses on ensuring the protection and conservation of koalas in our Shire. 
  
  Wollondilly Koala Hotline - Call 4677 1100 to report koala sightings in Wollondilly.
  Report injured koalas and other wildlife to 24hr WIRES Injured Koala line 1300 094 737, Sydney Wildlife 9413 4300, Wildlife South Coast Rescue 0418 427 214
  
  Wollondilly Shire Council’s ‘Koala Conservation Project’ advocates for the protection of the regions koalas and their habitat.  The popu…

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• WOLLONDILLY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER NEXT STEPS FOR BARGO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE AT MARCH COUNCIL MEETING

  Wollondilly Shire Council will decide the next steps for the Bargo Waste Management Centre, which has reached landfill capacity, as they consider a report at the March meeting recommending the site be closed in June 2025 to allow for the necessary remediation.
  
   
  
  The Bargo Waste Management Centre has been operating for over 60 years and has adapted to changing legislative environmental requirements, with Council managing to extend its life a number of times.
  
   
  
  In February 2024, Council resol…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes Safer Roads funding

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has welcomed the announcement of funding for projects at Remembrance Driveway, Tahmoor and Appin Road, Appin through the Australian and NSW Government Safer Roads Program.
  
  Mayor Khan said, “Council is delighted to receive this funding which will increase the safety of drivers and pedestrians in the Wollondilly Shire.”
  
  “Council had applied for the funding at Remembrance Driveway, Tahmoor with the aim of improving pedestrian safety on this increasingly busy stretch…

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• New Operational Plan & Budget to focus on roads, job creation, customer service and organisational performance

  Wollondilly Council is now seeking feedback on its draft annual Operational Plan and Budget, which focuses on the key areas of roads, jobs, customer experience and organisational performance.
  
  The annual Operational Plan is being delivered as part of a one year extension to the current Delivery Program, which will now stretch to 2022 following the impacts of Covid-19 and the decision by the Office of Local Government to add one year to the term of the sitting Councillors.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said…

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• Wollondilly Mayor welcomes Strategic Planning Panel decision on Brooks Point Road Proposal, supporting Council’s position of infrastructure before development

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the decision of the Strategic Planning Panel of the Sydney Western City to not proceed with a Planning Proposal at Brooks Point Road, Appin without the infrastructure plan in place.
  
  In considering the request for a Rezoning Review, the Panel recognised the issues identified by Council staff, the Local Planning Panel and the decisions of the Council, and supported the need for fully funded infrastructure before rezoning.
  
  Mayor Gould noted, “I am pleased…

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