To determine whether approval is required to construct a Shed, first check on the State Environmental Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008 to determine if the work you are proposing is exempt development.
If you don't satisfy the set criteria, approval is required for the Shed before any work commences on site. It is always best to talk to Council in the early stages of planning to check what the requirements may be as well as checking out our information on the various…
Wollondilly Shire Council has congratulated Kim Hill on winning the Macarthur Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of her great work supporting the community through difficult times.
The South Western Sydney / Macarthur Volunteer of the Year Awards were held via Zoom yesterday, Tuesday 8 September 2020. Kim Hill was awarded Macarthur Adult Volunteer of the Year award and overall winner of the Volunteer for Macarthur.
Kim is a volunteer member of the Buxton Rural Fire Service (RFS) and th…
Are you looking for a quiet place to study or work? Why not book a table at one of the Wollondilly Library’s study sessions.
The Library will re-open the View Room from Tuesday 6 October, and are offering study desks for quiet and individual study spaces.
The study desks are perfect for HSC and University students or anyone wanting a quiet place to work or study.
There are two sessions per day: 9:45am to 1pm and 1:45pm to 5pm. Thursday session will be 9:45am - 1pm and 1:45-6pm. Free Wifi is…
Wollondilly Council has welcomed the switching on of a new mobile tower at Wilton and called on the Federal Government to work with them to continue to improve digital connectivity across the Shire.
The Wilton area has long been a black spot in terms of mobile phone coverage with drivers travelling along Picton Road also experiencing their phones dropping out as they pass through the area.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “Residents in Wilton have waited many years for mobile coverage, so it is great t…
Wollondilly residents can now manage and track their own customer service requests online thanks to a new customer service portal launched today.
This will mean requests are actioned quicker and residents will be updated in real time as Council acts on the request.
Once logged in, customers can also see if issues in their area such as fallen trees or potholes have already been reported by other residents. The system will assist in making Council staff mindful of problems which are causing the…
March 2021 Applications ApprovedApplications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 124 of the Regulation.
Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions a…
Request for Tender 2021/07This Tender is for the construction of a new Rural Fire Service building and associated works.
Wollondilly Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers only for the procurement of the works and services above.
Wollondilly Shire council currently envisages, without committing itself to do so, awarding the Contract for the provision of the Works to a single Tenderer.
Scope of WorkRFS BuildingThe Contract s…
A commitment to the Wollondilly community and a positive highly engaged culture are just some of the highlights identified in a recent Wollondilly Shire Council staff survey.
Culture is key driver for the success of any organisation, with high staff engagement translating directly to more commitment, enthusiasm, wellbeing and ultimately higher performing staff delivering higher quality services for the community.
Wollondilly engages an independent provider to conduct regular staff surveys and…
Funding from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund will help deliver upgrades to the old Picton Post Office, transforming it into an accessible community ‘Smart Hub’.
The iconic post office building will receive $986,570 of upgrades to create an inclusive co-working space; including installation of a lift, construction of accessible car parking and associated footpaths, walkways and ramps.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “Our vision is for the Old Post Office Building to be the centrepiece of a gr…
With environmental concerns taking centre stage, businesses and organisations are realising the benefits of setting their business on a carbon neutral target.
About Being a Carbon Neutral BusinessFor businesses to stop contributing to climate change they need to become carbon neutral. This is achieved by balancing your business's carbon emissions with an equivalent amount being sequestered or offset. Generally all greenhouse gases (e.g. methane, nitrous oxide, etc.) are included in the…
Wollondilly strives to deliver quality services for the community and is reaching out through its annual survey to seek community feedback. The feedback provided by residents in this year’s annual MARKYT Community Scorecard Survey will help build on Council’s understanding of community goals and aspirations and ensure it is on the right path to making Wollondilly an even better place to live, work and visit.
This year’s survey will inform a review of Council’s Community Strategic Plan to help a…
The media release below was issued by Western Parkland City Authority.
Western Parkland Councils launch regional data websiteIn an Australian first, the Western Parkland Councils have united to make the first of their common data sets available to the public in real time.
The data hub is in its initial phase and capturing 3.5 million data points per month to provide a current, regional snapshot of pedestrian and vehicle movement, hyperlocal weather and heat conditions, air and water quality co…
Wollondilly Council’s Integrated Water Management Strategy has won the Water Management Award at the 2021 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards.
This is an important recognition for Wollondilly Council, with the Shire containing much of Sydney’s drinking water catchment and considerable natural heritage including unspoiled creeks and rivers.
Adopted in December 2020, the Water Management Strategy was put together by a team of Council staff, incorporating community feedback…
After going to the polls on 4 December for the 2021 Local Government Elections, Wollondilly residents can finally congratulate the successful local candidates following confirmation of the new Council by the NSW Electoral Office.
The new look Wollondilly Council will be made up of a balanced mix of experienced returning Councillors and fresh new faces, putting Wollondilly in a strong position to deal effectively with the many challenges ahead.
The elected Councillors include Hilton Gibbs, Judi…
About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 2 About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's NEW Government Services Building, Village Green and LibraryForming a crucial part of Council’s transformative Wollondilly Cultural Precinct (WCP) project, the new Government Services Building (GSB), Library and Village Green will bring a substantial $732 million in economic benefits for the Picton town centre, the broader Wollondilly community, Council employees and other service organisat…
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