G'Day Everyone,
August was a big month in Wollondilly as I had the pleasure of officially opening a whole bunch of newly constructed and renovated facilities across the Shire. It has been a real treat to see so many of these long-term projects brought to life for our community to use and enjoy.
The recent sunny weather has helped Council staff and contractors add the final touches to these fantastic buildings and facilities. Funding from the Federal and State Government helped make them p…
August 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…
Over the past few years community members have contributed to Council's two-part Shire-Wide Heritage Study. The aim of the studies was to update existing heritage items already listed in the Wollondilly Local Environment Plan 2011 (WLEP) and identify potential new heritage items and heritage conservation areas for listing. We want to ensure that what is historically important within our Shire is conserved for the enjoyment of future generations.
We are now proceeding with a Planning Propos…
RFT 2023/33Wollondilly 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 the new extension to the amenities building at the Picton Sportsground, Fairleys Road, Picton. This includes the demolition, refurbishment of the existing internal areas and the construction of the new extension, 4 new changerooms, Male and Female toilet…
Council uses social media channels to provide timely, accurate information to the community about Wollondilly Shire Council services, facilities and policies.
Our draft Social Media Policy outlines how Council staff and elected Council officials manage their social media pages and presence, and provides protection and manage risks.
This previous policy was adopted in June 2020 and has now been revised to reflect the current social media landscape.
View the Draft Social Media Policy
Online on…
RFT 2023/34This tender is for the construction of the Amenities Building at Dudley Chesham Sportsground, The Oaks.
Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers to supply and install the works and services for the above mentioned.
Obtaining Documentation: Documents may be obtained electronically via the Tenderlink website.
Requests for Information: Any queries should be directed via the Tenderlink Forum.
Deadline: Submissions cl…
Wollondilly CEO Ben Taylor has been named Champion of Change for metropolitan councils for the 2023 Ministers Awards for Women in Local Government. The award recognises a senior manager who has excelled in supporting and encouraging women’s participation in their Council.
The award was presented at Parliament House in Sydney today by the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, Minister for Local Government and the Hon. Jodie Harrison MP, Minister for Women.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “I’d like to congratulate Ben Tay…
Wollondilly Councillor Judy Hannan has won the Elected Representative Award – Metro in the 2023 Ministers Awards for Women in Local Government. The award recognises an elected representative who has excelled in supporting and encouraging women’s participation in their Council.
The award was presented at Parliament House in Sydney today by the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, Minister for Local Government and the Hon. Jodie Harrison MP, Minister for Women.
Mayor Matt Gould said “I congratulate Councillor H…
We are reviewing our Biosecurity Policy and inviting feedback about Council’s focus for managing weeds, pests, and more.
This Biosecurity Policy is an overarching document outlining key principles and our local level approach to managing biosecurity matters, with a focus on weeds.
The most effective and practical aspects to focus on are the prevention and elimination of new weed invasions. As well, a key change in the revised policy is to outline Council’s collaborative role on broader topics…
September 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 conditio…
Wollondilly Shire Council received its audited 2022-23 Annual Financial Statements on Tuesday night, which revealed the organisation to be in a sound financial position and showing strong improvement over the year.
Council is recovering from the financial impacts of major fire, flood and storm events in recent years, and is gearing up to improve services for its current community and manage the rapidly growing population.
A Financial Management Improvement Plan was put in place by the Council…
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 attached is available for public vi…
Read more about "October 2023 Applications Approved"...Wollondilly Shire Council’s popular Beach Bus will hit the road again this summer, transporting Wollondilly residents to the beach and providing some relief from the heat.
The Beach Bus offers residents of all ages free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Wollondilly Shire. The hop on service will operate on four Thursdays this summer: 4, 11, 18 and 25 January.
This is a low floor accessible bus, making the service accessible for all members of the community.
Counci…
Wollondilly Shire Council will advocate to maintain existing protections for Wollondilly’s rural lands in the face of pressure from developer lobbyists calling for the removal of these protections, potentially opening up more agricultural land for housing.
At November’s Council meeting, Mayor Matt Gould expressed his deeply held concerns about recent comments from the Urban Taskforce Australia calling on the State Government to ignore the critically important Metropolitan Rural Area (MRA) and t…
G’day everyone,
It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us and we have almost reached the end of 2023. I am looking forward to celebrating the end of a busy year by attending events across the Shire with many of our amazing community members.
Council will host Christmas in the Gardens on the afternoon and evening of Friday 8 December in the Picton Botanic Gardens. There will be market stalls, food, entertainment and craft activities, as well as Santa photos and Christmas Carols. T…
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