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• A link between Picton and Tahmoor to become a reality through shareway

  A major milestone was ticked off this week, with the construction tender awarded for the Picton to Tahmoor shareway meaning works on the project will be commencing next month.
  
  The project is made possible thanks to $2.163 worth of funding through the NSW State Government ‘Resources for Regions’ program, which will be used to design and construct a shareway that will link Picton to Tahmoor along Remembrance Driveway (Old Hume Highway).
  
  This project, which is co-funded by Council will begin in t…

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• Celebrate the festive season at Wollondilly’s Christmas in the Gardens

  Wollondilly Council’s Christmas in the Gardens is back for a third time in 2021; featuring the popular twilight markets, an outdoor movie, a visit from Santa and a range of other family activities.
  
  The event will be held on Friday 10 December in the Picton Botanic Gardens, kicking off at 3pm with food and market stalls, face painting and Christmas Carols.
  
  Santa will be arriving for photos at 5pm, with instant prints available for an affordable rate of $5.
  
  The winners of the annual Wollondilly…

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• The Wollondilly Summer Beach Bus prepares to hit the road again in January 2022

  Relief from the heat of summer is at hand with the Wollondilly Summer Beach Bus providing a free hop on, hop off bus service from Wollondilly to the beach again in January 2022.
  
  The highly popular service is entering its ninth year of operation as result of a strong partnership between Wollondilly Shire Council, Picton Buslines and SIMEC Mining.
  
  During the hottest part of summer, the Beach Bus offers Wollondilly residents free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Shir…

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• Wollondilly Council wins national award for Fire Truck Memorial Playground

  Wollondilly Council was awarded Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award at the 2021 Parks & Leisure Australia Awards for its Telopea Park RFS Fire Truck Memorial Playground project.
  
  The distinctive memorial playground was built to honour Mr Geoffrey Keaton and Mr Andrew O’Dwyer of Horsley Park RFS Brigade, who lost their lives in the Green Wattle Creek bushfire at Buxton in December 2019.
  
  The project involved collaboration between Wollondilly Shire Council, Buxton RFS, Horsley Park…

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• Request for Quotation - Smart Working Hub/Co-Working Space, Picton

  Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking quotations for a contractor to manage and operate a Smart Working Hub / Co-working Space in Picton which is at the centre of the Wollondilly Shire LGA. 
  
  The proposed site will be the Old Post Office building which is located on the corner of Argyle and Menangle Street's, Picton.  
  
  The Smart Hub has the potential to provide a centrally located co-working facility for small business, start-up businesses, community groups, government agencies and minor ev…

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• Water Play to become a reality for Wollondilly residents thanks to Resources for Regions funding

  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.
  
  The funding will help create two small scale facilities that will incorporate a mix of water play and educational elements at Barralier Park, The Oaks and Memorial Park, Thirlmere. These locations were identified during Council’s feasibility study and a robust community consultation process.
  
  $770,000 will fund the design and constr…

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• Tahmoor Sporting Complex is one step closer to becoming a top tier sporting facility

  The construction of a new two storey multi-purpose amenities building at Tahmoor Sporting Complex is set to commence in December 2021.
  
  The building is another step towards delivering more modern and user-friendly sporting facilities at Tahmoor to provide a top tier facility that will be utilised by the Wollondilly community.
  
  Wollondilly Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Ben Taylor said “We have worked with the community to come up with a sensational master plan for the Tahmoor Sporting Co…

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• Wollondilly welcomes its first popularly elected Mayor

  After a hotly contested race in the recent Local Government Elections, the NSW Electoral Commission has today announced the highly anticipated outcome of Wollondilly’s Mayoral vote; naming former Councillor Matt Gould as the Shire’s first ever popularly elected Mayor.
  
  Mr Gould is a father of three and proud lifelong resident of Warragamba/Silverdale who has been a Wollondilly Councillor since 2016 and served as Deputy Mayor from December 2018 –September 2020.
  
  The 36 year old unmanned aerial ve…

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• New Wollondilly Council a mix of experience and new faces

  After going to the polls on 4 December for the 2021 Local Government Elections, Wollondilly residents can finally congratulate the successful local candidates following confirmation of the new Council by the NSW Electoral Office.
  
  The new look Wollondilly Council will be made up of a balanced mix of experienced returning Councillors and fresh new faces, putting Wollondilly in a strong position to deal effectively with the many challenges ahead.
  
  The elected Councillors include Hilton Gibbs, Judi…

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• Request for Tenders - Parks & Facilities Mowing

  Tender No. 2022/01Description: Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders for its Parks and Facilities Mowing Contract. The works will involve grass cutting, trimming and rubbish removal in the public Streetscapes, nature strips, cemeteries, roadside intersection, Council property and road reserves.  The resulting contract will be a Schedule of Rates Contract. 
  
  Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
  
  Requests for Information: P…

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• 2022 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly Announced

  Broadcaster John Stanley has been announced as the 2022 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
  John Stanley is a journalist with the Macquarie Radio network, currently co-hosting the weekend edition on Saturday and Sunday afternoon as well as filling in for Ray Hadley and other weekday shows across the year.
  
  For 30 years he hosted prime time talk shows on radio 2UE, and prior to that he was the 2GB Macquarie chief political correspondent in Canberra.
  
  John Stanley is a regular panellist on…

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• Join Council for a Bushwalk at Thirlmere Lakes

  Residents are invited to join Wollondilly Shire Council for a guided bushwalk in the Thirlmere Lakes National Park as part of our Australia Day celebrations this year.
  
  Participants will get the opportunity to check out some of Wollondilly's unique biodiversity and learn about the different ways you can use native plants.
  
  Each participant will also receive two native tube stock plants. Tickets are limited so head to Council’s website for further information and to book your place.
  
  Mayor M…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day looks a little different this year…

  Wollondilly’s official Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Picton Botanic Gardens from 8.30am-12pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022.
  
  However, this year’s celebrations will be a little different as Council is unable to gather as usual due to the current impacts of COVID-19.
  
  This year a ticketed COVID safe Australia Day Citizenship and Awards Ceremony will be held in the Picton Botanic Gardens. Attendees will also get the opportunity to listen to Wollondilly’s Australia Day Ambassador Joh…

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• Gridlock or unlock? Australians living in the outer suburbs to decide election outcome

  Here is a media release issued by the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
  
   
  
  Monday 21 March 2022 - The pandemic has “challenged the decades-long assumption that CBDs are the beating heart of Australia’s economy” and the “2022 general election provides the opportunity to catch up with the rapid population growth in Australia’s outer suburbs”, says Councillor Matthew Deeth, Chair of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
  
  Speaking ahead of the NGAA Congress today (Monday 21 March), Cr Dee…

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• Wollondilly celebrates NSW Seniors Festival 2022

  The largest senior’s festival in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to Wollondilly, ready to celebrate our community’s incredible seniors.
  
  The 2022 NSW Seniors Festival, in partnership with Council, will be launching the Wollondilly Seniors Healthy Lifestyle Guide; a printed booklet to encourage seniors to connect in with local services.
  
  The Guide will be launched by Mayor Matt Gould at The Oaks Heritage Centre & Museum on Friday 1 April as part of a day of activities where participants can…

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