Wollondilly Shire Council

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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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• Domestic Waste Services

  Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Domestic Waste Services Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract DOMESTIC WASTE SERVICE OverviewOne of every councils core functions is to provide a domestic waste collection and resource recovery service for residents. Councils provide this service differently depending on the priorities for their local communities.Wollondilly Shire Council provides a weekly red-lid a…

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• Stormwater Management Charge

  As part of Council's commitment to improved stormwater infrastructure maintenance and healthy catchments; a Stormwater Management Charge (SMC) for residential and business premises has been implemented as part of the 2010/11 to 2015/16 Council Management Plan.
  
  The NSW Government introduced legislation in 2006 to enable all local councils to apply a stormwater management charge to residential and business properties, where Council supplies a stormwater service for new and/or additional stor…

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• Road spoil recycling strategy generates savings for Wollondilly Council

  Wollondilly Council’s strategy to minimise disposal costs for spoil material generated from roadworks has already generated millions of dollars in savings, a report to April’s Council meeting has highlighted.
  
  The report demonstrates not only that Council has a solid strategy to minimise disposal costs as much as possible but also that its strategy of reduction, recycling and disposal has generated savings of over $31 million dollars over the past three years when compared with commercial landfi…

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• Application for Permit to Exceed Sign Posted Load Limit

  Permit to Exceed Sign Posted Load Limit
   
  Existing 'No Trucks' load limit restrictions are in place as the axle loads of trucks constitutes a significant factor in pavement stress, contributing to accelerated wear of the surface, fatigue cracking and pavement deformation.
  
  In exceptional circumstances – Council may issue a permit to a specific vehicle with a genuine need for such a permit. On receipt of an application, due consideration will be given to the request. Allow for ten (10)…

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• Council calls for State and Federal Government funding for road repair in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has called on the State and Federal Governments, particularly election candidates, to provide $32.5 million towards repairing the Shire’s road network.
  
  The local community has expressed ongoing frustration with the condition of Wollondilly roads, and despite record expenditure by Council on roadworks across the Shire, there is still a large deficit which can only be met in a reasonable timeframe with the support of the State and Federal Governments.
  
  Council’s 2020 Financial…

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• Council welcomes $6 million funding for Silverdale Road improvements

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of additional funding for upgrades and safety improvements to Silverdale Road at Warragamba and Silverdale.
  
  Council has successfully obtained a grant for over $6 million for this busy stretch of road under Round 4 of the Federal Government’s $200 million Local Roads Package. 
  
  This next stage of the project would involve further improvements on a 6.7 km section of Silverdale Road between Taylors Road and Blaxland Crossing.…

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• 6 Month Progress Report on the Delivery Program

  Our significant road repair program is on track, with reconstruction, heavy patching and drainage work across the Shire, and more works planned for the coming months to address priority issues. Our advocacy for roads funding is also gaining traction, with recent funding announcements giving us more resources to tackle the extensive road repairs needed across the Shire following our wettest year on record. The Wollondilly Cultural Precinct is being strongly utilised with the upgraded Shire Hall n…

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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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• Flying Foxes

  Grey-headed Flying-fox
  
  Species Overview:
  
  The Grey-headed Flying-fox is Australia's largest bat, with a wingspan of up to 1 metre.
  It has dark grey fur on its body, lighter grey fur on its head, and a russet collar around its neck.
  It is a protected native species in Australia.
  
  Ecological Importance:
  
  This species plays a vital role in seed dispersal and pollination over large distances.
  It supports the survival and genetic diversity of ecosystems such as eucalypt forests, rainforests, an…

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• 603 Certificate Application

  To request a s603 certificate, please follow the below link to the Customer Portal. If you have any questions, please contact Council's Revenue Section on (02) 4677 8282 or council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
  
   
  
  An Important Note on the New Application ProcessWe have rolled out a new application process for s603 Certificates. If you applied for a s603 Certificate via the old application form on or before Monday 1 May 2023, we will process the application as normal. Do not re-apply via the Cust…

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• Pension Concession Application Form

  Eligible pensioners are able to apply for a rebate against their rate account. To be assessed for a pensioner concession, please complete the below form or an application can also be made by submitting a Pension Concession Application Form to Council.
  
  Application for Council Pensioner Concession Rates RebateIf joint owners are eligible for a pensioner concession and they are not spouses, a separate form will need to be completed by each owner to receive the maximum rebate, otherwise only a part…

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• Application for Farmland Rating

  The below application should be used if making application to be classified as Farmland for Rating purposes. You can also make application by submitting an Application for Classification of Land as Farmland for Rating Purposes Form.
  
  For further information regarding Farmland Rating, please see Council's Farmland Rating Policy
  
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• Silverdale Road upgrades to commence in September

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed $5 million worth of funding through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Program, which will be used to begin construction on the Silverdale Road Upgrade.
  
  This project will begin in the Silverdale township in early September 2021, with major improvements planned between Warradale Road and the Silverdale shopping centre.
  
  Work will include resurfacing the road, widening road shoulders to allow road side parking, kerb & gutter works, drainage, a new footpat…

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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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