After a substantial amount of work, including restoration of some original features that were uncovered along the way, the Shire Hall Early Works program has been completed and we are moving into the next phase. Council has recently engaged a builder to construct a new kitchen and toilet amenities. These will be located on the library side of the main hall. The Council meeting chambers will also be relocated from the current Administration Building to the space formerly occupied by the Family Da…
Read more about "Shire Hall Update - Kitchen & Amenities"...Joint media releaseConstruction is officially underway on a new children’s services building, in a major milestone for the highly anticipated Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
The Morrison Government and Perrottet Government have each committed $814,784 to the new fit-for-purpose children’s services building, with Wollondilly Shire Council contributing a further $1,268,470.
The project is funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program as part of the Western Sydney City Deal.
The West…
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…
Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Shire Councils have teamed up with Resilience NSW and the National Recovery and Resilience Agency for a second year to host a two day Response, Recovery and Resilience Expo on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 May 2022.
Residents of both Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Shires have fresh experiences of living through natural disasters, so the councils have joined forces to make sure their communities have the best information available on how to access ongoing support.
Parti…
Wollondilly Council will apply for funding for a range of halls, community assets and sporting facilities to benefit the whole Shire through the NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
At Tuesday night’s meeting, Council endorsed a list of proposed competitive and non-competitive infrastructure projects across the Shire that will improve the lifestyles of residents in local communities and support economic recovery.
Under the program, Council has been allocated a guaranteed $22 million…
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light on 20, 21 & 22 May 2022.
After almost three years of Covid-19 cancellations, Wollondilly Council is bringing the festival back, bigger and better than ever. With a range of events and activities happening over the three days, there will be something to entertain everyone.
Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the return of the festival, which has traditionally been one of the biggest eve…
Wollondilly Shire Council's community grants program is now open, offering grants to local community groups, community and not for profit organisations.
The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital 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 to check their eligibility and apply and is hoping to…
With less than two weeks to go, Wollondilly is buzzing with anticipation for the Illuminate Festival of Art & Light in Picton on Saturday 21 May.
Council is calling for expressions of interest from potential buskers and street performers to be a part of this vibrant festival.
Wollondilly Mayor, Matt Gould said, “We are looking for acts such as acoustic guitar, vocals, drama, dance or mime.”
“We really want the streets to come alive for this year’s festival, complementing the building proj…
Attract native bees to your yard
Native bees have evolved with an assortment of flowering plants. Australia is home to 1,600 native bee species. About 350 species have been recorded in a 100km radius of Parramatta, which includes the Sydney basin, Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Illawarra.
Bees drive biodiversity through pollination. Pollination enables seed formation and fruit development. Of the 352,000 flowering plants and crops nearly 90% rely on pollinators for reproduction. Sadly our bee popu…
Wollondilly Council is seeking early community and stakeholder feedback on a draft planning proposal which, if approved, would lead to the expansion of the existing Menangle Village.
Submitted to Council for consideration by Mulpha Australia Limited, the proposal outlines requested amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.
Council has not considered or formed a view on the proposal.
The p…
Wollondilly Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Antill Golf Course remaining a golf course, confirming that it has no plans to sell off the land at the site and no intent to change its operating model.
“I can categorically confirm our vision is for Antill to remain a golf course and that Council has not even contemplated the potential for it be used for anything other than a golf course,” said Mayor Matt Gould.
“I understand there are community concerns, and want to put these to be…
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Read more about "Cafe Connect Brochure Request Form"...The Wollondilly has been home to koalas since the Dreamtime and the story of the 'Clinging Koala and the Bunyip on the Wollondilly River.' The first recorded European sighting of a koala was in 1798 near Bargo by John Price.
Since then koalas have been greatly impacted by the loss of habitat, disease and wild fires.
The local koala populations are still present however they are very elusive and rarely seen. Wollondilly Council is running an annual monitoring program to understand whe…
Council’s draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Capital Works Program (2026-2027) will be considered at this month’s Council meeting, with towns right across the Shire soon to benefit from new facilities.
While roads are the immediate top priority for Wollondilly, the community has also expressed a desire for Council to invest in major infrastructure, including new community and sporting facilities.
Council is investing a total of $45.8M in capital works across the Shire for the next fi…
Council's Waste & Recycling Service Garbage Emptied Weekly80L, 120L or 240L Items accepted: Food waste Plastic bags and food packaging Coffee cups Nappies Biscuit and chip packets Animal faeces (in a bag) Lids, caps and nozzles Pyrex, mirrors and broken glass Soiled paper or cardboard Polystyrene foam Shredded paper Download our Garbage Bin Fact Sheet Items not accepted: NO recycling NO batteries NO paints or oils NO gas bottles NO fluorescent tubes and globes NO chemicals an…
Read more about "Red, Yellow & Green Bins"...Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Picton Sportsground Amenities extension now complete
Council welcomes announcement of promised second High School for Wollondilly – opening in 2027
Bushfire Danger Period comes to a close