Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Old Menangle School Site Now Open

  On 1 August 2024 the Old Menangle School site was officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Michael Banasik, and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The community was invited along to try out the new playground facilities and have a look at the amazing rejuvenated Old Menangle School building.
  
  The multi-use space will become a destination park for families to visit, stay and play for the da…

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• Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day

  The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 7 September 2024, from 8am-12pm.
  
  This is a great opportunity for residents who can’t make it to our usual opening hours during the week to grab some great plants. We have lots of Wollondilly native plant species to choose from that are absolute bird magnets.
  
  Wollondilly residents are entitled to five free Wollondilly native plants a quarter from our nursery. Any residents doing environmental restoration work like…

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• A bigger and brighter Illuminate Wollondilly Festival is back in 2024

  The countdown is on for this year’s Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light, which will see the town of Picton transformed into a wonderland of light and colour on the weekend of 20-22 September.
  
  This year’s festival will be bigger and brighter than ever, with a range of visually inspiring events and activities happening across the town over the three days.
  
  Council’s Director Shire Services, Peter Buckley said, “Illuminate has traditionally been one of the biggest events on the Woll…

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• Spring 2024 Community Newsletter

  Community News is a community newsletter which aims to provide you with an easy-to-read quarterly update to help keep you connected and informed about things that are happening across Wollondilly.
  
  Through Community News you'll hear about what Council has been doing, such as updates on projects, road works or business improvements we have introduced. You'll also hear about what's ahead.
  
  You can download a digital copy of the Community Newsletter here, or if you would like a hard…

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• Garage Sale Trail

  The Garage Sale Trail is back in 2024.
  
  Clear out and cash in over two big weekends - 9-10 November and 16-17 November.
  
  We are excited to partner with Garage Sale Trail, giving our community the chance to host their own sale.
  
  Are you ready to buy, sell, and reuse? 
  
   

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• Garage Sale Trail

  The Garage Sale Trail is back in 2024.
  
  Clear out and cash in over two big weekends - 9-10 November and 16-17 November.
  
  We are excited to partner with Garage Sale Trail, giving our community the chance to host their own sale.
  
  Are you ready to buy, sell, and reuse? 

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• Tickets go live for the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre!

  … Community Precinct, which will contribute to the appeal of the Picton CBD as a vibrant and welcoming hub for creative and community connection. I can’t wait to see some of these big-name acts come to the Wollondilly Shire after the doors are open in November 2024.”
  
  As well as providing a professionally staffed and equipped venue for hire by commercial and community groups, the Performing Arts Centre will present its own diverse program of events, designed to appeal to every age, taste and inte…

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• Mayors Giving Tree 2024

  This holiday season, join Mayor Matt Gould in supporting families doing it tough in Wollondilly. Embrace the spirit of giving by donating unwrapped gifts for children (0-12 years), gift vouchers for teens (13-17 years), or non-perishable food items at one of the drop-off points.
  
  Drop-Off Locations:
  
  Council Administration Building
  Children’s Services Building
  Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre
  Community Links Wollondilly
  Dilly Wanderer
  Mobile Library
  
  Donation Ideas:
  
  Non-perishable foo…

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• Summer 2024 Community Newseltter

  Community News is a community newsletter which aims to provide you with an easy-to-read quarterly update to help keep you connected and informed about things that are happening across Wollondilly.
  
  Through Community News you'll hear about what Council has been doing, such as updates on projects, road works or business improvements we have introduced. You'll also hear about what's ahead.
  
  You can download a digital copy of the Community Newsletter here, or if you would like a hard…

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• IDPwD Focus on Ability Screening

  … Film Festival will be showing a film screening celebrating the incredible talent and stories of individuals with disabilities in the Macarthur Community. Join us at this free event hosted at Campbelltown Catholic Club from 10:00am on Monday 2 December 2024.

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• $1.5 billion in local infrastructure for Appin a step closer as IPART releases draft assessment of Appin Contributions Plan

  … important plan for ensuring the provision of adequate local infrastructure for our growing community.” 
  
   
  
  “Council will continue to work with IPART to address their recommendations.”
  
   
  
  The draft Appin Contributions Plan was endorsed by Council on 25 June 2024, following a 38-day public exhibition period. 
  
   
  
  The draft Plan proposes a contribution of $84,933 per residential lot and $298,634 per ha of non-residential development. These contributions will be for transport, open space, stormwa…

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• Request for Tenders - Library Services

  Tender 2024/25
   
  
  Description: Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders for supply and construction of one 4.5T GVM mobile Library van. The tender involves the purchase of the van and construction to Council’s specification. 
  
   
  
  Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via Council’s Tenderlink portal
  
   
  
  Requests for Information: Request for information may be made via the Tenderlink forum after downloading the tender documents
  
   
  
  Deadline: Tenders close 11…

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• Introduction to Native Plant Propagation

  Propagating your own plants from seed or cuttings can be a rewarding and cost effective way to spruce up your garden, improve diversity and provide food and habitat for local native insects and animals.
  
  Have a chat with Council staff at the Wollondilly Community Nursery to find out tips on propagation and potting mixes, treating different seeds for dormancy, seed sowing and techniques for preparing cuttings.
  
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• Composting and Worm Farming Workshop

  Composting is nature’s way of recycling. Millions of compost critters live and feed on compost, breaking down the organic waste to return valuable nutrients back to the soil.
  
   
  
  WHY SHOULD YOU COMPOST?
  
  Over 50% of waste generated at home is organic matter which can be recycled.
  
  Composting and worm farming is a cheap and easy way to reduce organic waste at home.
  
  Compost returns vital nutrients back to the soil.
  
  Composting is 100% natural and does not require any expensive artificial fertilis…

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• Food Preservation

  Learn the art of preserving pickles and making jams along with jar sterilisation principles in this hands-on workshop led by the Picton District CWA Land Cookery Officer.
  
   
  
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