Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Forms

  Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Forms Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Certificate of Compliance State Government requires all pool and spa owners in NSW must have a valid certificate of compliance. This legislation applies to all in-and above ground, indoor, portable and other pools and spa pools, capable of being filled with 300mm or more of water.Pool owners can ask for assistance from local council or an accredite…

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• Council calls for Australia Day Nominations in Wollondilly

  Council is calling for nominations of people who live and volunteer in Wollondilly, who would be worthy recipients of an Australia Day Award.
  
  As an added bonus, any person who nominates an individual or group for the Australia Day Awards 2023 will automatically be entered into the Nominator Incentive Draw, with over $500.00 worth of prizes to be won. 
  
  Nominators could win gift vouchers for some of Wollondilly’s favourite local restaurants and clubs, gifts from the Kids Cottage Picton, and much…

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• Food Safety

  Under the NSW Food Regulation Partnership, Council is responsible for monitoring and enforcement of all retail food businesses within the Shire. Council inspects all retail premises on an annual basis to check compliance with the Food Safety Standards.  Food businesses that are registered with Council include:
  
  retail food outlets, such as cafes, restaurants and takeaway stores
  supermarkets
  mobile food outlets
  school canteens
  childcare centres that provide food
  home based food businesses & b…

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• Recycle Organic Waste

  Nutrient recycling is the foundation of life. Today's organic waste is tomorrow's lunch, so look after those worms and compost piles.
  
  Much of the journey toward sustainability involves us learning how to replenish nature as effectively as we have plundered her. Hence, establishing and maintaining the "food waste to compost to soil to food to food waste" cycle is both an efficient practice and a glimpse of the cycles we must learn to respect all around us.
  
  How to do it now!…

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• Spring Garden Competition Sponsor EOI

  If you are a business or individual interested in sponsoring a category of the Spring Garden Competition 2024, please complete and return the Spring Garden Competition Sponsorship EOI Form, OR complete the online form below. 
  
  For assistance in completing the form or for any further information, please contact Council's Events team on (02) 4677 1100. 
  
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• Heavy Vehicle Transport on Council’s Roads

  The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) requires that all classes of restricted access vehicles (RAV) may only be used on a public road if the operator has granted access through a notice or permit (mass or dimension authority) from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
  
  Vehicles carrying heavy loads and drivers intending to travel within the Wollondilly Shire must be aware that there are heavy load restrictions on some of the local roads. These restrictions are in place to minimise or avoi…

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• Grow Your Own Food

  Would you like to eat fresh food that's good for you and the planet?
  Get into gardening in your own backyard.
  Much of the food we eat has travelled hundreds, even thousands of kilometres to reach us. The carbon emissions from transport and refrigerated storage are a significant contributor to climate change.
  
  Creating a food garden at home or in your local community is a simple and effective way to reduce your impact on the environment. It will also give you the experience of pleasure that…

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• Dangerous tree removal grants program reopened for Wollondilly’s fire impacted residents

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reopened the federally funded Dangerous Tree Removal Program to assist residents whose properties were impacted by the Green Wattle Creek bushfire.
  
  Wollondilly Council received funding in June 2022 to assist affected residents to remove dangerous trees through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. Council has re-opened the funding until 30 March 2023, with works to be completed by 30 June 2023.
  
  The Program provides one-off fina…

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• Covid-19 Community Grants Program to provide support to those hit by lockdown

  Wollondilly Council has opened a special round of community grants today in response to the current Covid-19 outbreak in NSW.
  
  The new program offers grants to Wollondilly based not-for-profit charitable organisations to provide support to residents experiencing severe financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 related loss of income.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan is encouraging local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.
  
  “Council has allocated $50,000 to this special Covid-19…

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• Manage Rates

  View, manage and pay rates onlineLog in to our Customer Portal and connect your property to your account to view, manage and pay rates online.Read on to find out more or head to our Customer Portal to get started. Visit Customer Portal How it WorksIf you're a rate payer in Wollondilly Shire, you may view, manage and pay your rates online via our Customer Portal. Once you connect your account you will be able to: Pay your rates Set up a direct debit Download your last notice View payments y…

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• Community Group Eligibility Application

  Eligibility ApplicationPrior to completing this online form please ensure you have read the Community Group Transport Subsidy Protocol.
  
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• Proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement – 15 Janderra Lane Wilton

  Wollondilly Shire Council has received an offer to enter into a Planning Agreement in relation to Development Application DA/2023/1020/1, for land at 15 Janderra Lane Wilton.
  
  The Draft Planning Agreement has been prepared under Section 7.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and provides for the following:
  
  ·         Pay monetary contributions towards roads and transport, community facilities, open spaces in Area B of the Wollondilly Contributions Plan
  
  ·         Construct and…

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• Landcare in Wollondilly

  Landcare is a grass-roots volunteer movement made up of people who want to repair and care for natural bushland and water ways in their local area on private land.
  
  There are many great reasons to join your local Landcare group:
  
  Help take care of our local environment
  Learn new skills
  Protect local fauna
  Make new friends
  Gain experience
  Make a difference
  
  Below is some more information about groups that work in the Wollondilly.

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• Caring for Wildlife

  Caring for Wildlife in Wollondilly Shire
  Council are dedicated to ensuring the health and welfare of native animals. Here's what to do if you find an injured animal.
  
  The Wollondilly Shire abounds in natural areas that provide homes to numerous plants and animals. The shire contains extensive areas of National Park, Water Catchment Lands and major rivers including the Nepean, Bargo, Cataract and the Upper Georges.
  
  There are over 101 threatened fauna species that occur within the shire incl…

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• Water Efficient Gardening

  With less rainfall and hotter weather predicted in the coming decades, we need to go with the limited flow and create water-wise gardens.
  
  Clean water is essential to life on earth, yet it is a scarce resource comprising only 3 per cent of the world's water. Most fresh water is stored in ice caps and below the surface of the earth. Despite the scarcity, global consumption of water has been increasing each decade. Australians use about 30 per cent of their household water consumption on thei…

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