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• Wollondilly Business Chamber Meeting

  Join Wollondilly Business Chamber Meeting at Picton Bowling Club Wednesday evening 28 August for some networking and a catch up with other local businesses. 
  
  The first 20 registrants for the August Event, who express their interest in attending an exclusive tour of the new Performing Arts Centre, will be contacted to confirm their place on the 5.15pm tour.
  
  The Wollondilly Business Chamber will be hosting a "Meet the Mayoral Candidates" forum and question time. All Candidates running…

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• Entries Open for the 2024 Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition

  After a chilly Winter in Wollondilly, we will all be looking forward to the warmer weather this year. The good news is that Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for our local green thumbs to sign up for the 2024 Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition.
  
  The annual Spring Garden Competition brings together like-minded community members with a passion for gardening.
  
  The 2024 competition includes a new category, Best Lawn, which joins some of the favourites including Best School G…

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• WOLLONDILLY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE UNVEILED

  The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) has been officially opened.
  
  The WPAC in Picton is a multi-format facility that includes a 350-seat venue for performances and large functions.
  
  It will bring more visitors to Wollondilly and will be the jewel in the crown of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  This project is funded by grants including the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, Create NSW, Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants, and Council developer contributions and building ren…

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• Barrallier Park Water Play Unveiled

  The Barrallier Park small-scale water play facility was unveiled and tested on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Judy Hannan MP and Councillors.  CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “The water play facility will be open to the public for use when the weather warms up in September. We will hold a community celebration at that time.”
  
  “I’m excited for the kids of The Oaks and surrounds who will get to cool down in this fun and vibrant…

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• Picton to Tahmoor Shareway - now complete

  Wollondilly residents can now walk or cycle between the towns of Picton and Tahmoor, with the completion of the new Picton to Tahmoor shareway. 
  
  The shareway was officially opened on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Michael Banasik, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, Cr Paul Rogers, Cr Suzy Brandstater and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The new shareway will deliver the 2.4km missing pedestrian link between the two to…

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• Old Menangle School Site Now Open

  On 1 August 2024 the Old Menangle School site was officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Michael Banasik, and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The community was invited along to try out the new playground facilities and have a look at the amazing rejuvenated Old Menangle School building.
  
  The multi-use space will become a destination park for families to visit, stay and play for the da…

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• Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport - Information Sessions

  The Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has begun consultation on two flight path proposals for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The proposals were developed in response to submissions on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the preliminary flight paths held between 24 October 2023 and 31 January 2024.
  
  The two proposals are:
  
  revised flight paths for jets travelling east from the airport at…

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• Managing agriculture, environment and community use workshop

  Join local farmers, Camden City Council and Greater Sydney Local Land Services for a free event to learn about natural capital and why it is relevant to you as a land manager or farmer.
  
  Hear about the management of Camden Town Farm's natural assets and finding a balance between agriculture, environment and community use. Kieran Berryman (Camden City Council) and Tony Biffin (local farmer) will lead a walk on site and talk through management, outcomes and benefits. Learn the natural capital…

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• A bigger and brighter Illuminate Wollondilly Festival is back in 2024

  The countdown is on for this year’s Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light, which will see the town of Picton transformed into a wonderland of light and colour on the weekend of 20-22 September.
  
  This year’s festival will be bigger and brighter than ever, with a range of visually inspiring events and activities happening across the town over the three days.
  
  Council’s Director Shire Services, Peter Buckley said, “Illuminate has traditionally been one of the biggest events on the Woll…

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• WOLLONDILLY SHIRE COUNCIL LAUNCHES NEW DISASTER RECOVER VOLUNTEER DATABASE

  Wollondilly Shire Council has announced the launch of its new Disaster Recovery Volunteer Database, an important initiative aimed at enhancing community resilience and preparedness for future emergencies.
  
  Funded by the NSW Government under the 'Unsung Heroes' Social Cohesion grant, the project is designed to connect volunteers with recovery agencies and community organisations in need of support after disaster strikes.
  
  The Disaster Recovery Volunteer Database will serve as a crucial…

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• Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould returned for new Council term, with resounding vote of confidence from community

  The NSW Electoral Commission has declared the outcome for Wollondilly’s Mayoral election, returning Matt Gould as popularly elected Mayor for the new term of Council with a strong vote of confidence from the community.
  
  The father of three and proud lifelong resident of Warragamba / Silverdale has been a Wollondilly Councillor since 2016, serving as Deputy Mayor in 2018-20 and as Wollondilly’s first popularly elected Mayor in the last term of Council.
  
  Mayor Gould said he was honoured by the hig…

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• Wollondilly Council election results announced – mix of former Councillors and new faces to lead the Shire into the future

  The NSW Electoral Commission has declared the outcome of the September Local Government Elections, with a mix of former Councillors and new faces set to join popularly elected Mayor Matt Gould on Wollondilly Shire Council for the next four years.
  
  The four East Ward Councillors are Suzy Brandstater, Matthew Deeth, Paul Rogers and Benn Banasik. Hilton Gibbs, Jacqueline Jenson, Ally Dench and Trish Hill will represent the North Ward.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the incoming Councillors and than…

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• Expressions of Interest (EOI) - Sheehys Creek Road significant landslip remediation – Principal Contractor

  EOI 2024/35
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  Sheehys Creek Road is a Council managed road to the west of Picton and forms the boundary between Oakdale and Lakesland.
  
  The focus site has been subject to several significant events between 2019 through to 2024. As a consequence of these events, the road condition has progressively worsened which has caused:
  
  a) Major down slope embankment failures resulting in partial loss of the road carriageway;
  b) Multiple upslope embankment destabilisations resulting in debris ent…

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• Tickets go live for the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre!

  Tickets are now on sale for the first release shows at the brand-new Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre. The website went live today, featuring information about the gleaming new cultural hub and giving audiences their first opportunity to access online ticket sales for a range of exciting performances in the new venue.
  
  Patrons can go to the new website at www.wollondillypac.com.au to see what is coming up at the Performing Arts Centre, buy tickets or grab a membership package for discounted ti…

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• Wollondilly Councillors sworn in and Deputy Mayor elected for next four years

  Wollondilly’s newly formed Council was sworn in during Tuesday night’s Extraordinary Meeting, with a celebratory atmosphere prevailing during the acceptance speeches and Councillors expressing their commitment to work together for the benefit of the Shire.
  
  During the meeting, Cr Matthew Deeth was elected as Wollondilly’s Deputy Mayor for the next four years, and will support popularly elected Mayor Matt Gould in leading the Council through what will be a period of substantial change.
  
  Cr Deeth…

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