In a move that would help address Sydney’s housing crisis while stimulating the local economy, Wollondilly Shire Council has put Wollondilly forward as the ideal new home for the Australian Turf Club (ATC) if Rosehill Racecourse is relocated to make way for housing.
In light of recent discussions on the potential redevelopment of the Rosehill Gardens site for up to 25,000 homes, Council is writing to the Premier and the ATC inviting them to explore the feasibility and benefits of relocating to…
Exciting News for Wollondilly Community Groups! Calling all volunteers aged 14 and above.
We are excited to announce that we are offering FREE first aid training sessions at Wilton and Bargo.
Two different dates are available.
Limited spots, so register ASAP!
Express your interest here
For more information, contact Council on 4677 1100.
Come along to Wilton Community Centre for a cuppa with your local fire crew and an informative Fire Safety Session! Learn valuable fire safety tips, best practices, and discover the support and services available to help you stay safe.
Don't miss out on this important event to keep yourself and your loved ones prepared. Café Connect will take place after the workshop with some light refreshments and an opportunity to meet new people.
Local services who support our ageing community will be…
Nursery Opening Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday Open Days
8.00am - 12.00pm
Dates:
7th December, 2024
1st February, 2025
5th April, 2025
About the Nursery
The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery grows a variety of native plants, from grasses and groundcovers to shrubs, vines and shade trees.
The community nursery is not just a nursery though; it's also a community resource centre where local environmental, conservation and community groups can hold me…
To request a s603 certificate, please follow the below link to the Customer Portal. If you have any questions, please contact Council's Revenue Section on (02) 4677 8282 or council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
An Important Note on the New Application ProcessWe have rolled out a new application process for s603 Certificates. If you applied for a s603 Certificate via the old application form on or before Monday 1 May 2023, we will process the application as normal. Do not re-apply via the Cust…
About Us
Wollondilly Shire is located on the south western outskirts of Sydney at the foothills of the Southern Highlands and is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and rural pastures. It's 2,560 square kilometres stretch from Yanderra in the South, Appin and Menangle in the East, Warragamba in the North, and the Nattai wilderness, Yerranderie and Burragorang Valley to the West.
The original inhabitants of the Wollondilly area were the Gundangurra, Dharawal and Darug Aboriginal peopl…
Development Control Plans (DCP's) provide planning standards and controls to guide new development in Wollondilly. They are relevant to applications for development, e.g. Development Applications and requests to remove trees.
The DCP support planning controls in the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011.
Wollondilly Development Control Plan 2016Wollondilly DCP 2016 was first approved by Council on 21 December 2015 and commenced on 20 January 2016.
Wollondilly Development Control P…
Smart Shire StrategySmart cities and towns leverage new digital technology – such as free public Wi-Fi, sensors, big data and analytics, online services, smart devices, and real time information – to improve productivity, liveability, creativity and sustainability.
The Smart Shire Strategy was adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 16 April 2018.
Smart Shire Strategy
Smart Shire Relevant LinksThe Smart Cities Chronicles Podcast - Premier podcast for smart cities action, investment and…
Install a rainwater tank to collect and store rain hitting your roof and use it to water your garden, wash your clothes or fill your toilet.
By capturing and using the rain that falls on our houses - water that currently flows into the stormwater drain - we are taking another step in increasing our water efficiency and conserving this precious resource. Have a plumber redirect your down pipes into a tank for storage and install pumps and pipes to service some of your household water needs. By t…
Australian households dispose of thousands of dollars of food each year. Discover some sustainable ways of disposing of food waste.
Food Composting and Educational Sites
Food Wise
Food Wise provides some amazing tips, tricks and information about reducing food waste. Food Wise provides information on seasonal foods, composting, fair trade and more.
If you find you don't know what to do with left over food, Food Wise also houses some amazing recipes to use up your leftover foods. The fo…
Threatened Species in Wollondilly
Wollondilly Shire boasts remarkable natural attributes, including diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, critical conservation areas and natural landscapes featuring rivers, creeks, and groundwater systems that provide vital water supplies to sustain local biodiversity and supply Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Locally we have various ecological communities, including the critically endangered Shale/Sandstone Transition Forest, Cumberland Plain Woodland…
Purpose
The Community Grants Program provides funding towards community projects, events and small capital equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area for the benefit of local communities. The Community Grants Program will be open for applications in May each year with successful recipients presented with funds in August.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding an organisation must meet all of the following:
Be a n…
Application for a Planning CertificateUnder Section 10.7 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979.
Application Options
Section Type
Application Cost
10.7(2)
$67.00 (GST Exempt)
10.7(2) & (5)
$167.00 (GST Exempt)
An Important Note on the New Application processWe have rolled out a new application process for Planning Certificates. If you applied for a Planning Certificate via the old application form on or before Monday 1 May 2023, we will process the application as n…
Payment
You will be redirected to the Make a Payment page upon submission of this form. A fee of $35.50 is required with the submission of this form.
You can also download the PDF Form
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The Development Application Guide provides a step-by-step overview of the Development Application process.
DA Pack
Download the Lodging a Development Application Information Pack which can be used to start most DA's.
Development Application Guide
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Wollondilly’s Community Grants Program Opens for 2025
Community to have their say on Bargo Sportsground Master Plan
Council votes not to support Planning Proposal for Appin Part 2 Precinct