Wollondilly Shire Council

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• BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair

  Wollondilly Shire Council was proud to host the first ever BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair on Sunday 30 October under sunny skies at the Picton Botanic Gardens.
  
  The event, which attracted over 2000 attendees on the day, featured over 30 market stalls from both local and visiting businesses specialising in outdoor, garden & plant products. The carpark transformed into Eat Street with a selection of Food Trucks and straw bales to sit and grab a bite to eat, while the Children’…

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• Wollondilly Mayor slams NSW Government’s destructive plan to fast-track housing in Appin

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has slammed the NSW Government’s latest plan to fast-track development in Appin and leapfrog Council to assess planning proposals.
  
  Housing Minister Anthony Roberts announced today he will be fast-tracking the destruction of 2,460ha in Appin, taking on assessment of three large housing proposals for a total of 16,000 homes within Wollondilly.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “We are bitterly disappointed at the NSW Government’s rushed announcement and that once again we are seeing…

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• Councils urge inclusion in $50 million pothole program

  Here is a media release issued by Blue Mountains City, Hawkesbury City and Wollondilly Shire Councils.
  
  The Mayors of Blue Mountains City, Hawkesbury City and Wollondilly Shire Councils are calling on the State Government to urgently rethink its decision to exclude the three LGAs from the $50 million Fixing Local Roads Pothole Repair Program.
  
  The program was announced by the State Government last week to assist local regional councils in the short-term repair of priority potholes and other road…

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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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• Wollondilly Mayor’s Giving Tree Christmas Appeal will help those doing it tough

  Mayor Matt Gould has established the Mayor’s Giving Tree Christmas Appeal to help support those doing it tough in Wollondilly, this Christmas and beyond.
  
  The Mayor is encouraging residents to embrace the spirit of giving by donating unwrapped gifts for children between 0-12 years old or non-perishable food items at one of the designated delivery points.
  
  “This has been a difficult year for many Wollondilly residents due to unprecedented storm events, personal tragedy, and financial stress,” he…

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• Wollondilly Community Men's Shed Short Film Launch

  In celebration of International Men’s Day, Wollondilly Community Men’s Sheds (WOLCOMS) is inviting the community to the official launch and screening of a short film: BLOKES. SHEDS. MATESHIP.
  
  BLOKES. SHEDS. MATESHIP. showcases the diversity and inclusion of the local Men’s Sheds of Wollondilly. Attendees will learn about what happens at each different Men’s Shed and the benefits of joining a Men’s Shed in your local community.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “We have six Men’s Sheds across…

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• Men's Shed

  Men's Shed Shed Locations Short Film Men's Shed Men's Shed Shed Locations Short Film Did you know? Wollondilly has 6 Mens Shed operating throughout our local Towns & Villages?You don’t have to be retired, kicking the bucket or even an ex-tradie to join a Mens Shed!WOLCOMS Mens Shed operate independently by Blokes for Blokes and each shed has it’s own character and charm. Our Mens Sheds are non-judemental inclusive places for blokes to learn new skills, hone in…

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• Wollondilly Council wins National Award for Innovative Service Delivery

  Wollondilly Shire Council has received national recognition for its Integrated Services Delivery Program at the 2022 Local Government Professionals National Federation Awards.
  
  Wollondilly was named the winner of the Innovative Management Initiative Award for the program which has revolutionised and will continue to improve Council’s customer service, service delivery and business efficiency.
  
  The project has implemented the world leading customer service and business automation tool, Salesforce…

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• Council Welcomes over $5 Million State Funding for road repairs & community projects

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed $3M for road reconstruction as well as close to another $2.5M for three other community projects in the Shire - part of Round 9 of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program.
  
  Council was successful in applying for the funding for road repairs in Bargo, Appin, Menangle, Douglas Park and Oakdale; as well as drainage and irrigation at Gordon Lewis Oval in Appin, revitalisation of the Menangle School site, and an active transport connectivity and drainage pr…

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• Further Information

  About Policies Community Meeting Further Information Further Information About Policies Community Meeting Further Information Planning for the Aerotropolis The Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment (DPIE) is currently undertaking the strategic planning for the greenfield land around the airport will unlock opportunities to deliver new jobs and homes supported by key infrastructure in the heart of Western Sydney, bringing us another step closer to realis…

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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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• Council reaffirms opposition to raising the Warragamba Dam wall as NSW government invites comment on reports

  Wollondilly Council is once again stating its strong opposition to the raising of the Warragamba Dam Wall, as it hurriedly responds to the NSW government reports that are on exhibition for a short time before Christmas.
  
  Council is also encouraging community members and organisations to have their say on the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) Preferred Infrastructure Report and Response to Submissions before 12 December 2022.
  
  Council’s 2021 submission to the Environmental Impact State…

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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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• Council partners with Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife in a big win for the local environment

  Wollondilly Shire Council has entered into a new partnership with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife (FNPW), and the two organisations have already started working together to actively protect the Shire’s unique flora and fauna so it can be enjoyed by generations to come.
  
  The FNPW is the Charity Partner of Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife, a non-government organisation that supports community conservation groups and partners with government agencies and organisations to help…

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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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