Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Community

  Progress is being made as we nurture and deepen our relationships with others and fire up our compassion toward those in need, the young and future generations of living creatures on this planet. Through these relationships, we will learn together, act together and kick environmental goals together. The sense of common purpose and achievement we will gain will provide essential fuel for the journey. So how can we nurture our compassion and engagement so as to contribute?
  
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• Help Protect Our Coast

  Keeping our fragile coastal ecosystems healthy and vibrant preserves the unique natural beauty of Australia.
  
  Since the 1970’s, many coastal regions of this country have been regenerated from bare rock walls and flat sand to the diverse sand dunes and functioning ecosystems of today. Healthy meadows of sea grass reach out from the coast supporting further vibrant ecosystems under the water.
  
  These natural assets and features of our local environment make Australian coastal areas a great place to…

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• Waste

  The existence of waste is an indicator of inefficiency in the human economy. We extract from nature to create billions of tonnes of things which we use once, then bury or pump them out to sea & pay money for each of these stages! As individuals we can learn to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle, with the journey ending with zero waste... nature's finest.
  
  Recycle Technical Waste
  Replicating nature's nutrient cycle by creating closed loops for the recycling and reuse of those man-made…

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• Recycle Technical Waste

  Replicating nature's nutrient cycle by creating closed loops for the recycling and reuse of those man-made (technical) elements of our consumption delivers efficiency, reduces cost and resource use, and protects the environment.
  
  We have concentrated, extracted and combined raw natural elements into new and unique elements such as plastics, aluminium, mercury and acids. Recently we have realised that to use these resources efficiently and avoid them spoiling the environment, we need to crea…

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• Cull Your 'Stuff'

  By passing your second-hand or unused goods on to someone who will use them, you are both reducing the environmental resources required to satisfy our consumption as well as helping others.
  
  These days, giving away or selling your unused stuff couldn't be easier. From online sites through to garage sales and local charity clothing bins, there are loads of ways to give your unwanted stuff a new life.
  
  From an environmental perspective, recycling your second-hand goods extends the life of the…

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• How to Reduce Waste

  There are many things you can do around the home, or at work, to minimise the amount of waste you generate and to recover valuable resources through initiatives such as composting and worm farming.
  
   
  
  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
  
  Limit your use of single-use and disposable products and opt for re-usable items
  Keep re-usable bags for your shopping
  When buying fruit and vegetables, put them in your trolley rather than plastic bags
  Donate unwanted clothes, household it…

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• Thirlmere Cemetery

  Thirlmere cemetery is located on the corner of Station & Leonard Streets. Some sections offer a choice of lawn beam or monumental graves. Memorial Tree garden allotments and Niches in the Columbarium Wall are available for interment of ashes.
  
   
  
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  Denominations
  
  Anglican
  Catholic
  General
  Presbyterian
  Estonian
  Methodist
  Non-Denominational
  Baha'i
  
  Burial Plot Immediate Use
  
  Yes
  
  Burial Plot Reservation
  
  Yes
  
  Memorial Tree Garden Plot
  
  Yes
  
  Memorial Wall
  
  No
  
  Niche Wall…

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• Council Sponsorship Program

  Purpose
  The Wollondilly Shire Council Sponsorship Program provides funding to support community events or programs or minor works that Council recognises as having economic, tourism and social benefit to the community and the Wollondilly Local Government Area.
  
  * Applications can be made twice a year in May and September.
  
   
  
  Eligibility
  To be eligible for funding an organisation must meet all of the following:
  
  Be a not for profit community organisation
  Be an incorporated body or be auspiced (s…

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• Donations Program

  PurposeThe Donations Program provides monetary donations to individuals and not for profit community groups and organisations. The program provides a process for the determination of one-off or ad-hoc requests made to Council that cannot be made through other programs within the Financial Assistance Framework.
  
  Applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year.
  
  All donations provided under this program will be recommended to Council through the Notice of Motion process adopted by Co…

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• Sponsorship Program Application

  The Sponsorship Program provides funding up to $1,000 to support community events and programs or up to $500 for minor works that Council recognises as having significant economic and social benefit to the Wollondilly Community and the Wollondilly Local Government Area. Sponsorships are provided twice per year in May and October.
  
  Before applying please ensure you understand full program details and eligibility. To view this information visit the Sponsorship Program page.
  
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• Dilly YAC

  The Dilly YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) are a group of youth in Wollondilly who meet every month to plan events and organise activities for youth in the Shire.
  
   
  
  Welcome to the Dilly YAC!
  
  Welcome to the Dilly YAC page! We’re a group of volunteers that represent local young people like you!
  
  We meet every month, in person, or online to chat about local youth issues, plan our upcoming events and organise great things for young people in the area.
  
  We organise fun local events like youth week,…

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• Building

  Information on building swimming pools, secondary dwellings, sheds, driveways and more.

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• Dividing Fences

  Information on dividing fences including responsibilities for each party.
  
   
  
  What is a Dividing Fence?A Dividing Fence is a fence that separates the lands of adjoining owners. The Fence may be a structure of any material, a ditch, an embankment or a vegetative barrier (e.g a hedge) It does not include a wall of a building. A retaining wall is not a dividing fence, except if it is a foundation or a support necessary for the support or maintenance of the fence.
  
   
  
  Frequently Asked Questions

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• Warragamba Pool to open for long weekend

  Warragamba Pool is opening for the season on Saturday 3 October, giving locals a chance to make the most of the warm weather predicted for the long weekend.
  
  Council will be managing the pool for the foreseeable future and will open the facility from 9am-3pm each day for the rest of the school holidays.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I am happy to see the pool open in time for the long weekend and hope that Warragamba residents enjoy this great facility over the summer.”
  
  Opening hours will be review…

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• Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition Winners Announced

  The winners of Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Spring Garden Competition were announced last night during a presentation at the Bargo Community Hall.
  
  The 2020 Garden Competition had entries from residents businesses, community groups and schools, from all around the Shire.
  
  The judges toured every garden in the competition.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I’d like to congratulate all the talented gardeners who took part in this year’s competition.”
  
  “It has been a difficult year, but seeing these…

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