The torrential rain and flash-flooding across the Wollondilly has severely damaged our 870km road network. Roads across NSW have taken a battering, and our thoughts go to the hardest hit communities to our north.
Our crews have been working around the clock to patch up the damage in some very challenging conditions to ensure the safety of our residents.
Extra crews have now been mobilised for ‘make safe’ repairs and we’re planning a massive patch and reconstruction program to roll out urgently…
Council is currently updating Wollondilly’s heritage information. We are working on a Planning Proposal to correct errors on the legal heritage list and would like your feedback.
The corrections are mostly minor in nature and affect 191 properties across the LGA.
The consultation documents explain the changes that are proposed to correct the heritage listing information and/or maps that form part of Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011.
Public Exhibition – Where to view documentsThe Planni…
Public Exhibition - Alcohol Free ZonesAlcohol Free Zones (AFZ) are implemented in an effort to improve public safety by minimising antisocial behaviour caused by alcohol consumption in public areas. Public areas such as public roads, footpaths or public car parks may be included.
Council is inviting feedback on a proposal to maintain the existing Alcohol Free Zones across Wollondilly Shire for a further four years until 2025.
Alcohol Free Zones are currently located in the following towns/vill…
Wollondilly Council is considering the feasibility of providing water play facilities in the future to allow for interactive play and cooling down during the Shire’s warm summer months.
Council is asking residents to check out the Feasibility Report and take a quick survey to provide feedback on the potential facilities to help guide future planning.
Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan said, “Water play facilities are becoming increasingly popular. Council recognises the value of these family-friend…
Many seniors in the Wollondilly have found 2020 and early 2021 to be a difficult and isolating time due to the impacts of Covid-19.
Council is pleased to be able to invite local seniors back out in to the community to celebrate Wollondilly Seniors Festival 2021.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “We are encouraging our older residents to get involved with this year’s Seniors Festival with a range of activities on offer across the Shire during the months of April and May.”
“There is something for everyo…
Council is aware that there is a lot of misinformation around about how we are managing our roads program in Wollondilly.
We’d like to clarify some important points:
We know we need to keep improving our roads. It is a huge focus for the team – both in terms of budget and resources. In light of the recent storm event, we are accelerating $4m of road reconstructions in the next 4 months with an additional $1.2m for immediate maintenance and repair. Some roads we are focusing on include Finns Ro…
Tender number 2021/08The Old Post Office building is located on the corner of Argyle and Menangle Street’s, Picton.
Council is repurposing the building to create a Smart Hub for the community. The Smart Hub will provide a centrally located facility for small business, start-up businesses, community groups and minor events.
This Tender is for repairs and alterations to the Old Post Office building and for the creation of the Smart Working Hub.
The project is to be priced as 2 x separable porti…
The Geographical Names Board is seeking public comment on a proposal by Wollondilly Shire Council to officially name the reserve above
in honour of the late Harry McLachlan for his lifelong contributions to the Shire's safety and protection.
The NSW Geographical Names Board (GNB) has commenced the advertising 14 April 2021 for public comment to officially name the reserve.
All Submissions to be lodged to the NSW Geographical Names Board (GNB) by 14 May 2021 or alternatively, written subm…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program will be opening in May 2021, 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, Cr Robert Khan has encouraged local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.…
Wollondilly Shire Council authorised the public notification at its 20 April 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting of a Draft Planning Agreement (VPA) for land at 27 Oaks Street, Thirlmere; Penny Lane Car Park; and the adjoining land in between owned by Council.
Note as part of the notification process that Council does not implicitly or explicitly support the VPA.
The associated development approved is for a mixed use retail/residential building. The approval includes the construction of an at-grade…
Council’s Draft Combined 2021/22 Financial Budget and Draft Operational Plan is now on public exhibition until Wednesday 26 May at 11.59pm.
The Operational Plan 2021/22 is a detailed plan which provides information on Council’s key services, projects, programs and budget for the next financial year. It also includes a full list of all scheduled capital works and all proposed fees and charges. This plan outlines how Council will continue to deliver our important ongoing services for the Wollo…
Wollondilly Council is now seeking feedback on its draft annual Operational Plan and Budget, which focuses on the key areas of roads, jobs, customer experience and organisational performance.
The annual Operational Plan is being delivered as part of a one year extension to the current Delivery Program, which will now stretch to 2022 following the impacts of Covid-19 and the decision by the Office of Local Government to add one year to the term of the sitting Councillors.
Mayor Robert Khan said…
Request for Tender 2021/19The Wollondilly Shire Council is developing a Master Plan in the Picton town centre to create a new Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct to provide a vibrant and inviting place to meet dwell which includes improved community facilities such as a multi-purpose Theatre, new Library and Village Green. To achieve this some existing buildings and services need to be relocated including the existing RFS building on the corner of Colden and Menangle St.
This Tender is for t…
Council is currently reviewing the planning controls in the Wollondilly Development Control Plan that guide the development of residential flat buildings.
The review includes proposed amendments to the following sections in the development control plan:
Part 3.19 – ‘Residential Flat Buildings’ under Volume 4 – ‘Residential Developments’; and
Part 4.8 – ‘R3 zoned land at Thirlmere’ under Volume 4 – ‘Residential Developments’.
The proposed amendments seek to achieve better urban design, landscap…
Wollondilly Council has an ongoing commitment to fixing the road network, investing the largest budget to date into improving local roads.
Council is also in the process of updating its Road Works Program and is seeking the input of community members, asking residents to select up to five road segments that they would like to see prioritised in the Program.
Wollondilly residents are invited to head to Council’s Customer Portal to make selections on which road segments they believe need attenti…
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