Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Illuminate Wollondilly hopes to be light at the end of lockdown

  Wollondilly’s popular arts and cultural festival, Illuminate Wollondilly has been postponed due to the continuing Covid-19 situation and uncertainty regarding timing of the end of lockdown.
  
  With original plans to hold the festival in September now off the agenda, the event is planned to be rescheduled for Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November 2021.
  
  This will be the sixth year for the popular arts and cultural festival, which is known for attracting thousands of visitors to Picton throu…

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• Jobs, infrastructure & more on the way for Wilton as NSW Government announces Wilton Town Centre rezoning

  The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) has announced the rezoning of the Wilton Town Centre Precinct, which will be the residential, retail, commercial and entertainment centre of the Wilton Growth Area.
  
  The project will mean up to an additional 7,000 new local jobs, 1,600 homes, a new K-12 school, a new public transport terminal, and facilities including libraries, sporting fields, a leisure centre and community facilities will be created at Wilton.
  
  The Town Centre…

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• Stage 1

  About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 1 About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Shire Hall Refurbishments Initial refurbishments will see Council meetings move to the Shire Hall. The Council meeting chambers will be located in the space formerly used by Children’s Services administration offices, with these offices relocated to Argyle Street. The floor in the small hall will be replaced, the floor in the main hall will be levelled and polished, a new kitchen and ameni…

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• Stage 3

  About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 3 About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 3 will deliver a new village green and community gathering spaces, further modifications to the Shire Hall, and additional parking, and will see the demolition of the existing Council Administration Building. New Village Green Civic Square This stage will give the community a new village green civic square plus outdoor community gathering spaces and a range of opportunities for shelt…

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• Stage 4

  About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 4 About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's New Library A new and contemporary library will be constructed to provide modern and connected opportunities for study, gathering and learning. Repurposing of Former Library Building The current library building will be internally refitted as an arts and community space – with facilities for workshops, meetings and exhibitions. The narrow laneway between this building and the Shire Hall wi…

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• Media Statement - Antill Golf Course

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Antill Golf Course remaining a golf course, confirming that it has no plans to sell off the land at the site and no intent to change its operating model.
  
  “I can categorically confirm our vision is for Antill to remain a golf course and that Council has not even contemplated the potential for it be used for anything other than a golf course,” said Mayor Matt Gould. 
  
  “I understand there are community concerns, and want to put these to be…

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• Wollondilly calls for fair share of NSW infrastructure funds as one of only 10 Councils to meet NSW housing targets

  “We’re doing our bit and delivering housing for Greater Sydney, now it’s time for the NSW Government to fund and deliver a fair share of infrastructure for Wollondilly”.
  
  “There is an immediate solution to the so-called housing supply crisis: deliver the enabling infrastructure for land that’s already rezoned by the state government in places like Wilton, and focus any further growth in areas that already have the needed infrastructure in place”.  
  
  That’s the message from the Mayor of Wollondil…

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• Wollondilly Mayor slams NSW Government’s destructive plan to fast-track housing in Appin

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has slammed the NSW Government’s latest plan to fast-track development in Appin and leapfrog Council to assess planning proposals.
  
  Housing Minister Anthony Roberts announced today he will be fast-tracking the destruction of 2,460ha in Appin, taking on assessment of three large housing proposals for a total of 16,000 homes within Wollondilly.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “We are bitterly disappointed at the NSW Government’s rushed announcement and that once again we are seeing…

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• Wollondilly Mayor welcomes Strategic Planning Panel decision on Brooks Point Road Proposal, supporting Council’s position of infrastructure before development

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the decision of the Strategic Planning Panel of the Sydney Western City to not proceed with a Planning Proposal at Brooks Point Road, Appin without the infrastructure plan in place.
  
  In considering the request for a Rezoning Review, the Panel recognised the issues identified by Council staff, the Local Planning Panel and the decisions of the Council, and supported the need for fully funded infrastructure before rezoning.
  
  Mayor Gould noted, “I am pleased…

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• Thousands of new homes delayed for years as Sydney Water backflips on sewer capacity for Growth Area

  Wollondilly Shire Council is calling for help from the NSW Government to urgently address a substantial shortfall in planned sewer capacity in the Wilton Growth Area, which means that delivery of 12,000 already rezoned lots will soon grind to a halt.
  
  Council has expressed its frustration with Sydney Water’s recent advice that long promised upgrades to the Bingara Gorge Sewage Treatment Plant will delay construction of the homes. Council has condemned the lack of coordination between State plann…

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• Council commits to ongoing community engagement with adopted strategy

  At the first Ordinary Council meeting for 2025, Wollondilly Shire Council has adopted a refreshed Community Engagement Strategy for the 2024-2028 term, with a commitment to further engaging with the community as part of its decision-making processes.
  
   
  
  As a key element in the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework set out by the NSW Office of Local Government, Council’s Community Engagement Strategy outlines key focus areas and approach to engaging with the Wollondilly community.
  
   
  
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• Masterplanning for Wilton Town Centre Progresses

  Wollondilly Shire Council has received a report providing an update on the planning and delivery of the Wilton Town Centre - which on completion will be the residential, retail, commercial and entertainment core of the Wilton Growth Area and the largest strategic centre in the Shire.
  
   
  
  The Wilton Town Centre Precinct will deliver a major retail and commercial centre, approximately 1,600 new homes with a mix of housing types, a new public school, new public open space including sportsfields, pr…

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• Waste Management Strategy & Action Plan

  Wollondilly Council’s Waste Management Strategy & Action Plan was adopted on 16 March 2021. The Strategy focuses on economically and environmentally sustainable waste management, addressing key areas including:
  
  Landfill diversion
  Domestic waste collection, processing and disposal
  Contamination management in domestic waste bins
  Domestic kerbside clean-up services
  Illegal dumping
  Management of problem wastes such as medical sharps, chemicals, mattresses and e-waste.
  
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• Council commits to $5.2m extra road funding in response to major storm damage

  Wollondilly Council has been working around the clock to fix local roads and last night endorsed an additional $5.2m Road Recovery Plan of extra investment on roads over the next four months, in response to major damage inflicted on the Shire during the recent extreme weather event.
  
  Council budgeted $18m for this year for road works and decided to allocate the extra $5.2m due to the widespread impact of storms and flooding in March to address the immediate issues of roads across Wollondilly.
  
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• New stage of life for Waste Management Centre

  Wollondilly Shire Council is entering a new phase of waste management, following a decision at Tuesday night’s Council meeting to move towards implementing changes on site at the Bargo Waste Management Centre, keeping the site open to the community while also moving toward site remediation.
  
  Since the site at Bargo was first opened in the 1960’s, Council has been able to adapt to changing environmental requirements to extend the life of the facility.
  
  It has now reached maximum capacity and the…

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