Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program has now opened for online applications, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups 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 Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups to check their…
Council needs to review and update our systems to ensure they are fair and efficient. Our current rate structure was implemented in 1994, and has not been fully reviewed since then. It’s time.
The ProposalWe are proposing to streamline the way rates are calculated, to be fairer, simpler, and more efficient to administer, with two main changes:
Reducing the number of rate categories from seven to four by eliminating sub-categories in residential and business
Changing the way rates are calculate…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s draft 23/24 Operational Plan and Budget includes a massive $56.1 million investment into roads and infrastructure delivery all across the Shire, from Warragamba to Yanderra, Oakdale to Menangle and Appin to Thirlmere.
This includes an unprecedented contribution into sporting facilities and parks in Wollondilly’s towns and villages, with a range of new facilities and upgrades set to make recreational activities more accessible for everyone.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “I…
April 2023 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 a…
RFT 2023/13Barrallier Park, The Oaks - Construction of Water Play FacilityWollondilly Shire Council are seeking Tenders from suitably qualified, licensed and experienced Construction contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
This Tender is for the Construction of a small scale Water Play Facility within Barrallier Park, The Oaks. This includes the required new covered Splash Pad with Water Toys, Plant Room with Balance & Backwash Tanks, Accessible…
In the face of rising land values and significant growth, Wollondilly Shire Council has voted to streamline the rate structure for the Shire, to be fairer, simpler and more efficient.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “This was a difficult decision for Council to make, but after careful consideration and robust debate we voted to adopt the proposed changes to provide a more equitable system for our residents and set Wollondilly up for the future.”
“Any change to rates is a challenge. Rating is a complex…
RFT 2023/12 Construction of an Outdoor Performance Stage with Amenities
Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified, licensed and experienced Construction Contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
This Tender is for the construction of a new outdoor performance stage with amenities at Picton Botanic Gardens.
The new facility will require a raised concrete slab with surrounding steps, include an amenities facility, changing r…
Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Transport Providers to offer the hire of group transport vehicles, with or without drivers, suitable for use by eligible community groups for outings and activities.
Obtaining Documentation: Documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
Requests for Information: Please contact the Purchasing Officer on (02) 4677 1100 or purchase@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Deadline: Submissions close 5pm 1…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s retired community bus will soon have a new life as a mobile creative studio, following the announcement that the Mitsubishi Rosa 21-seater vehicle has been donated to River Road Creative Communities.
The decision was endorsed at the Council meeting held on Tuesday 23 May 2023, after a highly competitive Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
River Road Creative Communities, a local organisation dedicated to fostering creative initiatives and community development in…
RFT 2023/17Old Menangle School Site – Landscaping, Playground and Building Upgrade WorksWollondilly Shire Council are seeking Tenders from suitably qualified, licensed and experienced Construction contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
This Tender is for the upgrade and enhancement of the existing park at Old Menangle School site to provide a diverse range of passive recreation opportunities to provide new landscaping, playground / nature play area…
May 2023 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 att…
RFT 2023/23Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified, licensed and experienced Construction contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
This Tender is for the demolition of the existing site, bulk excavations and levelling, cricket and soccer fields construction and marking, sub-surface drainage, field irrigation, 100lux LED flood lighting, 1.2m high perimeter fencing, 6.0m high screen fencing, landscaping, turf cricket wicket…
Expressions of Interest are now open for young women from the Wollondilly Shire who are interested in training for a non-traditional trade.
Wollondilly Shire Council was recently awarded a grant of almost $50,000 from the Department of Communities & Justice to run the Engaging Young Women in Non-Traditional Trades project in 2023/24.
The program will run during August and September 2023. Resume preparation will take place in October ready for participants to access traineeships and apprent…
National Science Week 2023 looks set to be bigger and better than ever in the Wollondilly Shire, thanks to funding announced through the Federal Government’s Inspiring Australia program.
Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the $4,300 contribution which will see the event grow into an exciting full-scale collaboration between the Library and Environmental Services teams to create Sustainability in the Dilly.
A range of events for children and adults will be held during Science Week, with act…
The final stage in a series of amendments to the local planning framework comes into effect today, aimed at developing the visitor experience and boosting the economy in the Wollondilly Shire.
The changes to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 will increase opportunities for developments related to the visitor economy, particularly on rural land, while ensuring the scale is appropriate and any potential impacts are managed.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “I’m delighted to see these changes t…
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