Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Together Arts 2024

  As part of the Reconciliation Week 2024 Wollondilly Shire Council will hold the Together Arts Exhibition where local schools and child care services submit artworks depicting the Reconciliation Week theme.
  
  This year’s National Reconciliation Week 2024 theme is “Now More Than Ever” and is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.
  
  The Together Arts Exhibition is located in the Wollon…

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• BLOOM | Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair 2024

  We are calling all plant lovers and gardening enthusiasts to come along to BLOOM:  Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair on Sunday 3 November, from 8am – 2pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton.
  
  The Expo will feature a main stage with live entertainment, informative gardening workshops and demonstrations throughout the day, including the announcement of the Spring Garden Competition winners for 2024!
  
  BLOOM will also welcome an array of market stalls specialising in gardening…

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• New stage of life for Waste Management Centre

  Wollondilly Shire Council is entering a new phase of waste management, following a decision at Tuesday night’s Council meeting to move towards implementing changes on site at the Bargo Waste Management Centre, keeping the site open to the community while also moving toward site remediation.
  
  Since the site at Bargo was first opened in the 1960’s, Council has been able to adapt to changing environmental requirements to extend the life of the facility.
  
  It has now reached maximum capacity and the…

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• Request for Tender - 2023-35 Tahmoor Sportsground Construction of Car Park

  Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced construction contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
  
  This Tender is for the construction of a new car park at the Tahmoor Sportsground, 140 Thirlmere Way Tahmoor. The total area of the proposed new car park is 1,180m2.
  
  Construction includes:
  1. Surface levels and site set out.
  2. Bulk earthworks - Proof rolling of sub-grade and subsequent layers.
  3. Installation of li…

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• Wollondilly Tourism Connect brings local tourism operators together

  Wollondilly Shire Council hosted the inaugural Wollondilly Tourism Connect event on Wednesday 20 March at Razorback Ridge Wines. It was a successful evening of networking, sharing ideas, learning about available services, and supporting Wollondilly’s tourism businesses.
  
  Guest speakers included representatives from Destination NSW, South West Sydney Tourism Taskforce Inc NSW, Service NSW Business Bureau, Camden Valley Inn, Wollondilly Tours, Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre & Visit Wollond…

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• Wollondilly Cultural Precinct hits milestone as Council accepts tender for Government Services Building

  After five years of planning, options analysis and preparation, together with significant financial investment to date, Wollondilly Council has accepted a tender to construct the Government Services Building as part of Stage 2 of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  As our Shire’s population grows rapidly, this project together with the planned new Council Operations Depot are critical investments to ensure Council is able to manage and improve services for the Wollondilly community. 
  
  At Tuesday…

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• Wollondilly Council to trial new Wood Chipping Service

  Wollondilly Shire Council will be trialling a new wood chipping service from this Autumn in four locations around the Shire: Appin, Bargo, Picton and Warragamba.
  
  Running from April until December 2024, this free service is available to residents with a current domestic waste service.
  
  This service will allow people to dispose of larger vegetation such as tree branches and large shrubs.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould explained, “This trial service is being introduced in response to feedback received from res…

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• Cultural Connections Multicultural Event 2024

  Wollondilly Shire Council is excited to announce some of the performers for the inaugural Cultural Connections Multicultural Event.
  
  Entry is free.
  
  The event will have a range of cultural cuisines, market stalls, entertainment, and amusement rides. There will be free face painting for the kids and craft activities on the Dilly Wanderer.
  
  Stallholder applications are currently open until 3rd May 2024.
  
  For more information, call the Events Team on 4677 1100.
  
  Thanks to Multicultural NSW for fund…

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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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• Connecting Seniors program brings generations together in Wollondilly

  In a very special partnership, Wollondilly Council’s Library and Children’s Services teams have hosted the first session of an intergenerational program between residents at RSL Lifecare, John Goodlet Manor and the children from Wollondilly Preschool.
  
  Six older participants were delighted to visit the children in the preschool and enjoyed morning tea, singing, storytelling, reminiscing and painting last Wednesday.
  
  The session was developed around the Library’s childhood themed reminiscence kit…

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• Thousands expected to visit Thirlmere Festival of Steam this May

  The 2024 Thirlmere Festival of Steam is on track to bring Wollondilly’s village of Thirlmere to life on the weekend of 18 and 19 May 2024, with the fun continuing for the iconic Huff n’ Puff race on Sunday 26 May.
  
  The festival will once again be delivered by Wollondilly Shire Council in partnership with Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the NSW Rail Museum.
  
  Visitors can look forward to steam train rides aboard the State’s operational heritage fleet, demonstrations from local artisans, and t…

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• Thousands of new homes delayed for years as Sydney Water backflips on sewer capacity for Growth Area

  Wollondilly Shire Council is calling for help from the NSW Government to urgently address a substantial shortfall in planned sewer capacity in the Wilton Growth Area, which means that delivery of 12,000 already rezoned lots will soon grind to a halt.
  
  Council has expressed its frustration with Sydney Water’s recent advice that long promised upgrades to the Bingara Gorge Sewage Treatment Plant will delay construction of the homes. Council has condemned the lack of coordination between State plann…

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• Wollondilly Council to invest record $190.7M in capital works across the Shire as draft 2024/25 Operational Plan & Budget goes on exhibition

  With a record $190.7 million anticipated spending on an extensive capital works program over the next four years, Wollondilly Shire Council’s next draft Operational Plan and Budget continues to place a massive investment into roads and priority infrastructure assets across the Shire as Council prepares for the growth ahead.
  
  The program includes a significant $57.3 million investment in 2024/25 for infrastructure delivery all across the Shire, from Warragamba to Yanderra, Oakdale to Menangle and…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council welcomes $5 million State funding for vital koala care

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $4.5 million in funding for a koala care centre within Wollondilly at the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital at the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science, Brownlow Hill, with another $500,000 to support wildlife carers.
  
  The University Wildlife Care Centre currently treats local injured wildlife, including the majority of koalas which come into care in the Macarthur region. Unfortunately, a lack of funding and a shor…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2024

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program is now open for online applications through SmartyGrants, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups…

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