Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Community Participation Plan

  The Community Participation Plan (CPP) was developed to provide the community with a clear process of how and when Council will engage with the community in relation to proposed development and plan making across the Shire, including mandatory requirements for public exhibition in relation to its planning functions.
  
  The overarching aim of community participation is to gather feedback from the community on key strategic planning documents, planning proposals, and development applications to info…

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• Local Government Week 2024

  Celebrate Local Government Week 2024
  
  Join us in celebrating Local Government Week! Mayor Matt Gould and Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth are set to visit local schools, engaging with students to spread knowledge about the workings of local government.
  
  This year, we're excited to offer local children a chance to win fantastic prizes by participating in our competitions:
  
  Colouring Competition: Open to kids from Kindy to Year 3.
  Writing Competition: Designed for students in Years 4 to 6.
  
  Winners…

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• Autumn 2025 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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• Transport

  Most of us still use the car as our primary mode of transport. However, one-quarter of all car journeys are less than three kilometres.
  
  Car travel has a very significant environmental cost and impacts negatively on our health and wellbeing.
  
  To ride a bike the same distance uses less than one-fiftieth of the energy required to drive. 
  
  Explore sustainable transport options.
  
  Reduce and Offset Car Emissions
  A litre of petrol produces about 2.3 kilograms of greenhouse gases and vehicles produce m…

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• Wollondilly Council to consider Place Plan for Picton

  A re-imagined vision for the town of Picton was on the agenda when Wollondilly Council considered the proposed Picton Place Plan at last night’s Council meeting.
  
  The plan has now been approved for Public Exhibition, with residents having the opportunity to give their feedback on the future direction of the town.  
  
  With the Wollondilly Community Cultural and Civic Precinct identified in Council’s 20 year land use vision for the Shire, Wollondilly 2040, Picton’s role is emerging as a vibrant, st…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Winners Announced

  Wollondilly’s Australia Day Awards winners for 2020 were announced at a ceremony in the Picton Botanical Gardens this morning which was live streamed to the whole community.
  
  This year, two people were named Wollondilly Citizen of the Year. They are Kim Hill and Sharon Robertson, in recognition of their service to the community throughout the challenges of 2020.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I would like to congratulate Kim Hill and Sharon Robertson for their fantastic achievements and commitment to…

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• New Operational Plan & Budget to focus on roads, job creation, customer service and organisational performance

  Wollondilly Council is now seeking feedback on its draft annual Operational Plan and Budget, which focuses on the key areas of roads, jobs, customer experience and organisational performance.
  
  The annual Operational Plan is being delivered as part of a one year extension to the current Delivery Program, which will now stretch to 2022 following the impacts of Covid-19 and the decision by the Office of Local Government to add one year to the term of the sitting Councillors.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said…

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• Designs released for upgrading Hume Highway/Picton Road interchange – have your say

  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…

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• Stormwater Management Charge

  As part of Council's commitment to improved stormwater infrastructure maintenance and healthy catchments; a Stormwater Management Charge (SMC) for residential and business premises has been implemented as part of the 2010/11 to 2015/16 Council Management Plan.
  
  The NSW Government introduced legislation in 2006 to enable all local councils to apply a stormwater management charge to residential and business properties, where Council supplies a stormwater service for new and/or additional stor…

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• Events, farmstays, tourism on the table as Council welcomes State support for Wollondilly farmers

  Proposed changes by the NSW Government making it easier for farmers to establish new complementary businesses on their land have been welcomed by Wollondilly Council, as the Council continues to work behind the scenes to push hard so landowners can diversify.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan and CEO Ben Taylor recently met with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon. Rob Stokes MP together with Nathaniel Smith MP to advocate for planning changes to enable agribusiness and tourism activit…

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• Media Statement - Antill Golf Course

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Antill Golf Course remaining a golf course, confirming that it has no plans to sell off the land at the site and no intent to change its operating model.
  
  “I can categorically confirm our vision is for Antill to remain a golf course and that Council has not even contemplated the potential for it be used for anything other than a golf course,” said Mayor Matt Gould. 
  
  “I understand there are community concerns, and want to put these to be…

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• Council adopts a new, fairer rate structure for the Wollondilly Shire

  In the face of rising land values and significant growth, Wollondilly Shire Council has voted to streamline the rate structure for the Shire, to be fairer, simpler and more efficient.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This was a difficult decision for Council to make, but after careful consideration and robust debate we voted to adopt the proposed changes to provide a more equitable system for our residents and set Wollondilly up for the future.”
  
  “Any change to rates is a challenge. Rating is a complex…

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• Worm Farming

  About Worm FarmingWhat is Worm Farming?Worm farming is a natural way to recycle fruit and vegetable waste.
  
  Why Should you Worm Farm?
  Over 50% of waste generated at home is organic matter which can be recycled.
  Castings and liquid fertiliser from worm farms are high in nutrients and add much needed nourishment back into the soil creating healthier plants and gardens.
  Worm farming produces 100% natural fertiliser so you don’t have to buy expensive artificial fertilisers.
  How do I get Started?Down…

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• Geographical Names Board (GNB) - Place Naming Proposal – APPIN – Naming of Parks and Reserves

  The NSW Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Wollondilly Shire Council to name a new park/reserve in the township of APPIN as;
  
  TOGGERAI PARK -  at 180 Appin Road APPIN NSW (Lot 2 DP522044 )
  
  The proposal can be viewed, and submissions lodged on the Geographical Names Board website under the Have Your Say tab from 26 March  to 2 May 2025.
  
   

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• Access to Information on My Property

  Information on my propertyHow to access information regarding your property including land zoning, development control plans and more.
  
  The Planning Portal provides property details and information including:
  
  Lot / Plan No.
  Land Zoning
  Building Height
  Minimum Lot Size
  Mine Subsidence
  State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs)
  Development Control Plans (DCPs)
  Contribution Plans (CPs)
  To locate this information for a property go to the Planning Portal and enter the applicable property address.…

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