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…
September 2022 Applications Approved
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 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 conditio…
Wollondilly Council’s Water Play Strategy will soon become a reality, thanks to $840,000 of funding from Round 8 of the NSW Government Resources for Regions program.
Councillors and members of the community have long expressed interest in pursuing a water play park in the Wollondilly Shire. With a growing population and increasingly warm summers, it will become more and more important to offer residents ways to cool down.
At its meeting in June 2020, Council resolved to undertake a water park…
At its June meeting, Council resolve to commence review its existing Planning Agreements Policy and Dedication of Land Policy. It has also drafted a new Works in Kind Policy and template agreements.
The Draft Planning Agreements Policy provides an update to the existing policy which was adopted by Council in 2015. Council’s policy must give regard to the Planning Secretary’s Planning Agreements Practice Note (February 2021).
The Draft Dedication of Land Policy provides an update to the existin…
Wollondilly Council has developed a draft Sustainability Policy and we are inviting feedback until 16 December 2022. The policy is our commitment to implementing sustainable practices across the organisation, and supporting the the local community in transitioning to more sustainable practices. It highlights the importance of:
Caring for Country
Evidence based decisions
Ensuring inter-generational equality
Balancing environmental, social and economic impacts
Taking practical action on climate c…
Now on Public Exhibition
We are inviting feedback on Wollondilly Council’s updated policy about third party activities on Council land and roads.
The previous version of the Third Party Activities on Council Land and Roads Policy was adopted in August 2019, consolidating eight former policies and administrative protocols that related to works, activities or events on Council's land. The recently revised draft policy now incorporates two further relevant protocols, which relate to street s…
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…
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’…
Here is a media release issued by Blue Mountains City, Hawkesbury City and Wollondilly Shire Councils.
The Mayors of Blue Mountains City, Hawkesbury City and Wollondilly Shire Councils are calling on the State Government to urgently rethink its decision to exclude the three LGAs from the $50 million Fixing Local Roads Pothole Repair Program.
The program was announced by the State Government last week to assist local regional councils in the short-term repair of priority potholes and other road…
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 …
Read more about "Driveways"...In celebration of International Men’s Day, Wollondilly Community Men’s Sheds (WOLCOMS) is inviting the community to the official launch and screening of a short film: BLOKES. SHEDS. MATESHIP.
BLOKES. SHEDS. MATESHIP. showcases the diversity and inclusion of the local Men’s Sheds of Wollondilly. Attendees will learn about what happens at each different Men’s Shed and the benefits of joining a Men’s Shed in your local community.
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “We have six Men’s Sheds across…
Men's Shed Shed Locations Short Film Shed Locations Men's Shed Shed Locations Short Film Men's Shed Wollondilly Locations Appin Men's Shed Address 40 Sportsground Parade, Appin, NSW 2560 Hours Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8.00am - 1.30pm Contact Jim Stubbs manyrods@bigpond.net.au 0417 400 096 Ray Slee rayslee@bigpond.net.au 0417 485 037 Bargo Men's Shed Address 237 Great Southern Road, Bargo, NSW 2574 Ho…
Read more about "Shed Locations"...October 2022 Applications Approved
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 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…
Have Your Say – Public Exhibition of Planning Proposal - 20 Tylers Road, BargoCouncil is inviting comments on a planning proposal to rezone land at 20 Tylers Road, Bargo (Lot 2 DP 270324). The proposal seeks to rezone the land from its current Special Purposes zone to a more appropriate zone.
Amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 are proposed to facilitate the orderly use of the site now that the land is no longer required to provide infrastructure.
The proposed amendment…
About Policies Community Meeting Further Information Community Meeting About Policies Community Meeting Further Information De-bunking myths and providing informationCouncil held a special Community Meeting on Monday 28 November 2022 to present advice and information on current planning rules in relation to the operation of the Western Sydney Airport.Thankyou to everyone who participated in the meeting. We are working on collecting answers to a number of questions that we wer…
Read more about "Community Meeting"...Walk It Off - Warragamba 2024
Landcom Community Workshop - Neighbourhood Plan for North Wilton
Wollondilly Business Chamber - AGM
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