Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Shire Hall Update - Kitchen & Amenities

  After a substantial amount of work, including restoration of some original features that were uncovered along the way, the Shire Hall Early Works program has been completed and we are moving into the next phase. Council has recently engaged a builder to construct a new kitchen and toilet amenities. These will be located on the library side of the main hall. The Council meeting chambers will also be relocated from the current Administration Building to the space formerly occupied by the Family Da…

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• Construction begins on new Wollondilly children’s services building

  Joint media releaseConstruction is officially underway on a new children’s services building, in a major milestone for the highly anticipated Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  The Morrison Government and Perrottet Government have each committed $814,784 to the new fit-for-purpose children’s services building, with Wollondilly Shire Council contributing a further $1,268,470.
  
  The project is funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program as part of the Western Sydney City Deal.
  
  The West…

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• Illuminate Wollondilly Festival to return in 2022 bigger and brighter than ever

  The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light on 20, 21 & 22 May 2022.
  
  After almost three years of Covid-19 cancellations, Wollondilly Council is bringing the festival back, bigger and better than ever. With a range of events and activities happening over the three days, there will be something to entertain everyone.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the return of the festival, which has traditionally been one of the biggest eve…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2022

  Wollondilly Shire Council's community grants program is now open, offering grants to local community groups, community 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 eligibility and apply and is hoping to…

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• Pheasants Nest Service Centre upgrade to provide local jobs and a modern pit stop for travellers and truckies

  Wollondilly Council has approved upgrades to the Highway Service Centres at Pheasants Nest that will boost the local economy with the delivery of over 40 new job opportunities.
  
  The proposal is also a win for tourists and regular travellers on the Hume Highway, providing modern facilities, an attractive landscaped area, shaded parking, dog off-leash areas, a truck driver’s lounge, a reconciliation garden and Remembrance Driveway Memorial.
  
  Located approximately 70 kilometres south west of the Sy…

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• Shire Wide Flood Study: Tahmoor drop-in session

  We are pleased to let you know that the Wollondilly Shire Council draft Shire Wide Flood Study is now on Public Exhibition, with community feedback open until Wednesday 8 June, 2022. Have your say here .
  
  The draft Wollondilly Shire Wide Flood Study uses topographic data, modelling techniques and local knowledge from our community to understand flood risk across Wollondilly Shire. If you live in the Shire, your knowledge of local flooding is important and can help fine tune our draft Flood Study…

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• Council calls for passionate community members to join Strategic Reference and Advisory Groups

  Wollondilly Council is committed to engaging with the community on key matters and strategic priorities, so is looking for interested community members to join a series of Strategic Reference Groups and Advisory Groups.
  
  Expressions of Interest are now open for anyone interested in joining one of the groups, with an opportunity for residents to share their local knowledge, experience and expertise for the benefit of their community.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council has set up a new structure of…

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• Early Community Feedback sought on Menangle draft Planning Proposal

  Wollondilly Council is seeking early community and stakeholder feedback on a draft planning proposal which, if approved, would lead to the expansion of the existing Menangle Village.
  
  Submitted to Council for consideration by Mulpha Australia Limited, the proposal outlines requested amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.  
  
  Council has not considered or formed a view on the proposal.
  
  The p…

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• Council investigates dog attacks on local livestock

  Wollondilly Council is investigating recent reports of domestic dog attacks on livestock in the Orangeville and Werombi areas.
  
  Council rangers are carrying out patrols and will impound any dogs that are found to be on someone else’s property or straying. Residents are asked to alert Council if they see dogs wandering free in the area.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Residents should be vigilant with stock on their properties and report any dog attacks to Council.”
  
  “Dog attacks from wild or domestic d…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council strongly supports planning proposal to develop the visitor economy

  Wollondilly Council has reaffirmed its strong commitment to increasing economic activity and local jobs in the Shire with its adoption of a planning proposal to open up land use to help grow the visitor economy.
  
  The Developing the Visitor Economy and Employment Land Uses Planning Proposal is a Council initiative that amends the local environmental plan to increase opportunities for tourism while protecting the agricultural, scenic and environmental values of the land.
  
  The amendments will help…

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• Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan will create a more inclusive and accessible Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council is committed to making the Wollondilly Shire a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work.
  
  At Tuesday night’s meeting, Council endorsed the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022-2026 to ensure ongoing support for people with disability and their carers to be involved fully in community life.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “With one in five people in Australia living with some form of disability, we want to make sure that that Council’s services, facilities and acti…

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• A robust Operational Plan and Budget sets Council up to focus on roads and deliver significant improvements in new Financial Year

  Roads are the clear top priority in Wollondilly Council’s 2022/23 Operational Plan and Budget, which includes a record investment of over $50 million in capital works, as well as many other great projects which will be delivered across the Shire in the next 12 months.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This is the first budget and operational plan for the new Council and my first as Mayor, so I’m excited to see us deliver these projects for the community and to make sure that Wollondilly continues to be a…

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• Clothing and Textiles Recycling

  Divert more waste from landfill and support a cause by donating pre-loved clothing and textiles to a local charity, animal shelter or clothing retailer.
  
  What Can I Donate?
  Clothing and textiles including bed linen, towels, blankets and quilts can be donated if they are:
  
  Clean 
  Dry
  In good condition
  No rips or tears
  
  Please do not donate items if they are:
  
  Dirty
  Wet
  Stained
  Ripped or torn
  Missing parts
  
  Just remember - if it's good enough to give to a mate then it's good enough to do…

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• Stormwater Drainage Issues

  Stormwater Issues on private property are a common issue throughout NSW. Stormwater is rainwater that runs off surfaces such as lawns, roads, roofs, carparks and natural ground surfaces.
  
  Stormwater that is unable to enter the underground drainage system will find is natural way to the nearest watercourse via overland flow paths. The overland flow paths are typically natural depressions (that often occur through private property), open channels, roadways and public reserves.
  
  Property Owner’s Re…

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• Unauthorised Building Works

  Unauthorised building works are any building works that were undertaken without the correct planning, building and/or plumbing approvals and can include patios, sheds, brick fences, retaining walls as well as building alterations or additions.
  
  If you carry out work without a permit, you may be required to re-do the work and obtain the required approvals or remove/demolish the illegal works. Rectifying illegal building works can be costly and there may also be increased fees if you are issued wi…

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