Wollondilly is located on the south western outskirts of Sydney where country meets city 20 minutes from Campbelltown and 40 minutes from Liverpool and Penrith. We are surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and rural pastures. We are a high growth Council with significant opportunities ahead as we build Wilton New Town which will be one of the largest towns in NSW.
Read more about "Employment Opportunities"...The Wollondilly Koala Conservation Project focusses on ensuring the protection and conservation of koalas in our Shire.
Wollondilly Koala Hotline - Call 4677 1100 to report koala sightings in Wollondilly.
Report injured koalas and other wildlife to 24hr WIRES Injured Koala line 1300 094 737, Sydney Wildlife 9413 4300, Wildlife South Coast Rescue 0418 427 214
Wollondilly Shire Council’s ‘Koala Conservation Project’ advocates for the protection of the regions koalas and their habitat. The popu…
October is Small Business Month, and in support of the NSW Government’s annual celebration of the small business sector Wollondilly Council will be hosting two free workshops thanks to a grant from NSW Treasury for Small Business.
The workshops are aimed at local businesses, including those who are new or just starting up.
The first workshop, presented by Alex Hawkins from Business Connect is on Brand Building and is all about exploring your brand and using its power on social media. The secon…
The winners of the 2020 Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition were announced at the annual Christmas Lights Dinner last night.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “The Christmas Lights competition is a highlight in the Wollondilly calendar and a fun way to kick off the festive season.”
“As usual, there are some beautiful, and creative entries on show this year.”
This year there were 37 entries from across the Shire, representing 9 towns in Wollondilly.
The four judges for the competition were Nathani…
Funding from the Western Parkland City Liveability Program as part of the Western Sydney City Deal has made it possible for eight Wollondilly towns to have their own outdoor gym equipment, increasing the opportunities for residents to get active at their local park.
Equipment was installed at Bargo Sportsground, Wilton Recreation Reserve, the Old Menangle School site, Emmett Park at Tahmoor, Douglas Park Sportsground, Telopea Park in Buxton, Dudley Chesham Sportsground at The Oaks and Willis Pa…
Residents have access to a number of pharmacies around the Wollondilly that accept the safe and free disposal of sharps and unwanted medicines.
Unwanted and Expired Medicine Disposal
A free collection service operates at all pharmacies for unwanted and expired medications to ensure the safe and the environmentally responsible disposal of these chemicals.
Use the find your nearest pharmacy tool or view the table below.
Sharps Disposal
Council provides a free sharps disposal service at…
A diverse range of community led initiatives in the Wollondilly Shire will be receiving a boost through Council’s 2022 Community Grants program.
The funding was approved at Tuesday night’s Council meeting and represents the largest commitment through the program for the last five years, with nearly $50,000 shared between a total of 42 successful applicants.
The grants program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups ope…
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.…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s popular Beach Bus will hit the road again this summer, transporting Wollondilly residents to the beach and providing some relief from the heat.
The Beach Bus offers residents of all ages free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Wollondilly Shire. The hop on service will operate on four Thursdays this summer: 4, 11, 18 and 25 January.
This is a low floor accessible bus, making the service accessible for all members of the community.
Counci…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has called for improved ambulance services in the Shire, with residents facing significantly long waits for ambulances to arrive and additional pressure being placed on the services with more people moving in to the Wilton state-led growth area.
Following the adoption of a Mayoral Minute on the issue at the November Council meeting, Council will write to the Minister for Health calling for an improved ambulance service now, including additional crews for Picton &…
Joining together to support and improve the health and wellbeing of the Wollondilly community, the Wollondilly Health Alliance has been re-launched with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The Alliance is a formal partnership between Wollondilly Shire Council, South Western Sydney Local Health District and South Western Sydney Primary Health Network. It was initially formed in March 2014 to connect services and improve health outcomes for the community.
Following a review o…
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