Wollondilly Council recognises the need for government agencies to work together to provide a secure water supply for residents, businesses and farmers in the growing Wollondilly Shire, now and into the future.
Council will be hosting a Water Symposium on Wednesday 19 May from 6pm-7.30pm, at the Council Chambers and via Zoom, to outline how water supply will be provided for our growing region and answer community questions on this important topic.
A panel of representatives from Sydney Water,…
Wollondilly Council is offering vital support to local young people getting ready to enter the workforce with a new project to help develop workplace skills, grow confidence and understand the job application process.
The Youth Upskill project is funded by Resilience NSW in response to the 2019/2020 bushfires which impacted communities in the Wollondilly Shire.
Many local youth had their study and work plans interrupted by the bushfires, as well floods, storms and Covid-19 lockdowns. The Youth…
Residents of Wollondilly will be able to enjoy upgrades to many of their local parks and sportsgrounds in the coming year as part of Council’s newly adopted Operational Plan and Budget.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “With the health and wellbeing of the community a priority for Council, we want to make sure everyone in the Shire has access to outdoor spaces where they can exercise and socialise.”
“It is great to see parks such as Telopea Park at Buxton evolving into a central hub for residents of all…
Local jobs are a major priority of the plans for the state-led Wilton Growth Area, with Wollondilly Council commissioning a study into the commercial centres proposed for the area, to hear community feedback on what are the priorities.
The draft Wilton Growth Area Commercial Centres Study aims to identify the employment and economic development potential of the centres, establish their specific roles, and find out what is needed to support the future population.
Council is now seeking feedback…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has once again spoken out against the NSW State Government’s plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall following yesterday’s announcement by Premier Dominic Perrottet declaring it a critical state significant infrastructure project.
Mayor Gould said that the announcement by the Premier, which gives final approval to raise the dam wall to the NSW Planning Minister, removed the ability for the project's planning approval decisions to be scrutinised by the community…
Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed progress on the planned interchange at Picton Road and the Hume Motorway, following the release of the preferred design option by the NSW Government last week.
A Diverging Diamond Interchange has been proposed for the location and the Transport for NSW is now seeking feedback on the design.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “This planned upgrade to the Picton Road and Hume Motorway interchange is an urgent priority, heavily gridlocked in the peak and the site of fre…
Below is a media release issued by the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
The outer suburbs are growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the nation and doing the heavy lifting for our housing supply, but struggle to get vital infrastructure that other areas take for granted, Mayors and Councillors from Australia’s fastest growing council areas told Members of Parliament in Canberra last week.
“Australia’s population growth stopped during the pandemic – but not in growth areas. In the…
Joint media release from Wollondilly, Campbelltown and Camden Councils.
The Macarthur region’s Mayors have welcomed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s commitment to undertake a final business case to deliver a crucial rail line from Campbelltown-Macarthur to the Western Sydney International Airport.
The Macarthur Councils – Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly – have long advocated for a direct rail line from the region to the new airport as part of a suite of public transport options, in order t…
Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed a commitment from Labor leader Chris Minns to undertake a final business case to deliver the crucial rail line from Macarthur to the Western Sydney International Airport, matching the recent commitment of Liberal Premier Dominic Perrottet.
Opposition leader Chris Minns confirmed on the weekend that if elected, Labor would move ahead with two of the four metro rail business case plans announced by the Perrottet government; being the links from Macarthur and…
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Read more about "Be Involved"...Wollondilly Shire Council and Mayor Matt Gould have enthusiastically welcomed the NSW Labor Government’s announcement that plans for the raising of the Warragamba Dam Wall have been scrapped.
The Government has announced it will not proceed with the project, taking into consideration the huge costs and environmental and heritage concerns, which have been highlighted for many years by Wollondilly Council and its partners who strongly opposed the raising of the wall by 14m for flood mitigation pu…
Wollondilly Shire Council is financially strong and making great progress delivering services for the community, as demonstrated in the 2022/23 Annual Report that will be presented at the November Council Meeting.
The Annual Report shows how Council is continuing to make progress towards the community’s long-term vision of making Wollondilly even better, together.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “We have made a huge amount of progress this year when it comes to what we are delivering for our community.…
Set to become South West Sydney’s newest destination location, Metro Property Development’s (Metro) $50 million Bingara Gorge Country Club has received development approval from Wollondilly Shire Council.
The modern pavilions style venue, designed by award winning Sydney based design practice H&E architects will accommodate between 800 – 1000 people, comprising a family bistro and bar, large outdoor kids play area, beer garden, sports bar and multiple function spaces.
Nestled on a 7,280m²…
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Picton Sportsground Amenities extension now complete
Council welcomes announcement of promised second High School for Wollondilly – opening in 2027
Bushfire Danger Period comes to a close