Wollondilly Council will host a series of community events across the Shire in early 2021 to encourage residents to spend locally, boost economic activity and have some fun in towns and villages hit by bushfires and the pandemic over the past year.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “Local communities and businesses have had a tough year. Council wants to support them to get back on their feet with a positive start to 2021.”
“These events will be fun, family focussed and a great opportunity for residents…
Heat Stress Causing Flying Fox Deaths
Grey-headed Flying-foxes are extremely susceptible to heat stress which can cause death when temperatures exceed 42°C, especially when subjected to consecutive extreme heat days.
The severity of heat stress can increase when camps are disturbed at critical times during an extreme heat event. Grey-headed Flying-foxes are listed as a threatened species, therefore it is an offence under both State and Federal legislation to disturb Grey-headed Flying-foxes wit…
Wollondilly’s Australia Day Awards winners for 2020 were announced at a ceremony in the Picton Botanical Gardens this morning which was live streamed to the whole community.
This year, two people were named Wollondilly Citizen of the Year. They are Kim Hill and Sharon Robertson, in recognition of their service to the community throughout the challenges of 2020.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “I would like to congratulate Kim Hill and Sharon Robertson for their fantastic achievements and commitment to…
Community feedback is invited on a Draft Planning Proposal to rezone land at 24 Wallaroo Road, Buxton (Lots 18-26, Section 6, DP 2444). The draft proposal seeks to rezone land from its current large lot residential land use zone to enable dwellings on each of the 9 lots.
Objectives of Planning Proposal
The Draft Planning Proposal seeks to amend Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011, the principal legislation that controls development and planning decisions within the Wollondilly Local G…
After a challenging year in 2020 when most library events were held online, Wollondilly Library staff are excited to be welcoming residents back in person for some of their favourite adult’s and children’s programs.
Regular storytime and toddler time sessions have returned this week, with families keen to get out of the house to take part in the story and craft activities. This is all being done in a Covid safe environment, with bookings required to make sure numbers are within the guidelines.…
Applications 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 attached is available for public v…
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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 attached is available for public…
Funding of up to $2000 is now available to 32 bushfire impacted residents in the Wollondilly Shire whose properties were devastated by the Green Wattle Creek bushfires of 2019/20.
The Bushfire Community Grants Program will provide one off funding towards purchases through approved local suppliers for the revitalisation of bushfire affected residential land.
Sponsored by the Resilience NSW Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund, the program will have the additional benefit of boosting…
Fire Affected Tree Removal on Private Land There are several ways to remove fire affected trees on private land.
1. Trees in imminent Danger of FallingIf trees are in imminent danger of falling and causing damage to life or property, the State Emergency Service (SES) should be contacted on 132 500 or engage a qualified arborist. Evidence should be collected in the form of photos and provided to council as soon practical after the danger has been addressed.
2. Tree Removal RequestTree removal r…
Maintaining Watercourses
Council Owned Land Wollondilly Shire Council looks after watercourses including creeks, overflow paths and drainage pipes on Council owned land. We have a maintenance program in place to make sure suitable repairs are made.
Private Property Many watercourses across the Wollondilly Shire are on private property. Maintenance of these watercourses is the responsibility of the land owner.
If a watercourse is part of a legally created easement, it will usually be up to w…
Application to Disclose Political Donations and Gifts
Complete this form where you are required under section Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to disclose any political donations or gifts.
Any person making a planning application or submission is required to disclose "reportable political donations” [1] and gifts made to any local councillor (or council staff member) within two (2) years of making of the application or submission. Failure to do so constitu…
At its 16 March 2021 Meeting, Wollondilly Shire Council resolved to publicly exhibit a Draft Planning VPA. This does not implicitly or explicitly indicate that Council supports the VPA.
The VPA, named Bingara Gorge No. 2 Planning Agreement, is a separate Deed to an existing Bingara Gorge VPA executed on 3 November 2007. This Planning Agreement (Bingara Gorge No. 2) concerns the additional 635 lots granted by the Land & Environment Court on 30 August 2016, taking the total lot number residen…
Tender No. 2021/05
Council is inviting tenders for the construction of a footpath and associated works at Menangle.
This Tender is for the construction a new concrete pathway at Menangle, from Station Street Menangle, extending to Riversford Close and to St. James Avenue. The project will include; demolition and removal of the existing footpath, excavation for new footpath, compacted sub-base to WSC specifications, retaining walls, supply and install handrails and all other associated wor…
Wollondilly Council has welcomed over $50,000 worth of funding from the Federal Government to support wildlife and habitat recovery following last year’s bushfires.
Council was successful in its grant application for projects involving seed collection, processing, propagation and storage as well as community workshops to discuss bushfire resilient strategies for homes and private properties.
Council will be partnering with Greening Australia and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) in the delivery of…
Applications 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 attached is available for public v…
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