Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Council welcomes speed reduction on Menangle Street, Picton

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement that the speed limit on Menangle Street, Picton, will be reduced by Transport for NSW in response to safety concerns from local residents.
  
  Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP, announced that the speed limit would be reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h later this year, making the entrance to the township from Picton Road safer for motorists and pedestrians.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council welcomes yesterday’s announcement and hopes to s…

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• Wollondilly Mayor condemns State Government’s latest announcement on Dam Wall raising

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has once again spoken out against the NSW State Government’s plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall following yesterday’s announcement by Premier Dominic Perrottet declaring it a critical state significant infrastructure project.
  
  Mayor Gould said that the announcement by the Premier, which gives final approval to raise the dam wall to the NSW Planning Minister, removed the ability for the project's planning approval decisions to be scrutinised by the community…

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• Council strongly opposes potential changes to Wilton housing code

  Wollondilly Shire Council has unanimously agreed to object, in the strongest possible terms, to the Department of Planning and Environment’s proposed post exhibition changes to the Wilton Growth Area Housing Complying Development Code.
  
  At the recent Council meeting, Councillors expressed their extreme disappointment upon learning that the Department was considering a number of post exhibition changes to the draft Wilton Code in response to lobbying from the development industry.
  
  Mayor Matt Gou…

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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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• Processing and Disposal Contract

  Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Domestic Waste Processing and Disposal ContractsWe are partnering with the three other councils to make sure we get the best outcome and the best price on behalf of our communities. Waste costs are increasing considerably each year, due to the significant pressures on the waste processing sector…

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• New Manager Infrastructure Operations on board at Wollondilly Shire Council

  After a competitive recruitment process, Wollondilly Shire Council has appointed Paul Draper as the new Manager, Infrastructure Operations.
  
  Making the announcement today, Director Shire Services Peter Buckley said, “Paul was a standout during the recruitment process and I look forward to see him lead a growing team which is instrumental for the future of our Shire.”
  
  Mr Draper has been employed at Wollondilly Council as Works Engineer since November 2010 and is well prepared to take on the chal…

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• Community invited to take a look at concept designs for the next stage of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct

  The Wollondilly Cultural Precinct has reached another major milestone with community members invited to take a look at the concept designs for Stage 2 of the project, including the new Village Green, Library and Government Services Building.
  
  A few months ago, Wollondilly Shire Council asked the community for feedback to help understand how they would like to use the Village Green, Library and Government Services Building and what these spaces could look like.
  
  This valuable feedback has helped…

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• Council appoints new operator for management of Wollondilly’s Swimming Pools

  Wollondilly Shire Council has moved forward on a new contract for the management and operation of its swimming pools, going through a detailed tender process to ensure the best outcome could be achieved for the community.
  
  Council has awarded the contract to Belgravia Health and Leisure Group Pty Ltd, following an open and competitive tender process including independent financial assessment.
  
  Council will now move to the next step of transitioning the management of both the Wollondilly Leisure…

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• Designs released for upgrading Hume Highway/Picton Road interchange – have your say

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed progress on the planned interchange at Picton Road and the Hume Motorway, following the release of the preferred design option by the NSW Government last week.
  
  A Diverging Diamond Interchange has been proposed for the location and the Transport for NSW is now seeking feedback on the design.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This planned upgrade to the Picton Road and Hume Motorway interchange is an urgent priority, heavily gridlocked in the peak and the site of fre…

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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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• Entries open for the 2022 Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition

  It’s time to light up the neighbourhood and get ready for the holiday season, with entries now open for Wollondilly Council’s 2022 Christmas Lights Competition.
  
  Established in 1998, the Christmas Lights Competition has been embraced by residents and businesses from right across the Shire each year and is now a well-loved Wollondilly tradition.
  
  2022 has been another challenging year for the community, so this is the perfect opportunity to take some time out to decorate and prepare for the holid…

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• Driveways

  Modifying or Constructing a DrivewayIf you are planning to modify or construct a vehicle crossing or kerb layback from your property boundary to the kerb/gutter or road, you will need to obtain Council approval prior to starting any works.All vehicle crossings (driveways) that are to be built across public land must be designed and constructed in line with Council standards and specifications. An application process helps to ensure that all driveways meet with these requirements.See our current …

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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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