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• Thousands expected to visit Thirlmere Festival of Steam this May

  The 2024 Thirlmere Festival of Steam is on track to bring Wollondilly’s village of Thirlmere to life on the weekend of 18 and 19 May 2024, with the fun continuing for the iconic Huff n’ Puff race on Sunday 26 May.
  
  The festival will once again be delivered by Wollondilly Shire Council in partnership with Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the NSW Rail Museum.
  
  Visitors can look forward to steam train rides aboard the State’s operational heritage fleet, demonstrations from local artisans, and t…

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• Wollondilly Council’s six-monthly progress report highlights continued improvement

  Wollondilly Shire Council continues to make significant progress across its service areas as it brings to life a wide range of transformative projects, programs and goals from the Delivery Program.
  
  The six-monthly progress report for July to December 2023 demonstrates traction on a range of projects across the Shire as well as the massive ongoing road repair program.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council is continuing to focus on the priorities of the community, with our $30 million priority road re…

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• Request for Tender - Consultant Services- Warragamba Waterboard Oval Upgrade

  Tender 2024/15
  Description
  Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced Principal Consultant to undertake the Architectural Design Services for the Warragamba Waterboard Oval Upgrade and New Netball Courts.
  
  Waterboard Oval Upgrade forms part of the Warragamba Open Space Masterplan and will include a combination of new and improved existing facilities to accommodate a wide range of sports including soccer, cricket/AFL and various sports courts.
  
  The o…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2024

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program is now open for online applications through SmartyGrants, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups…

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• Community Satisfaction Survey reveals that locals love the Wollondilly lifestyle, satisfaction with Council is significantly higher

  The results of Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey have revealed that residents love the Wollondilly lifestyle, with 95% rating their quality of life as good or excellent.
  
  Satisfaction with the Council itself has increased significantly, with 81% of residents satisfied with Council’s performance over the last 12 months; a 9% increase from 2023.
  
  In other positive news, 78% of residents say they are satisfied with the performance of Wollondilly’s elected Councillors,…

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• Tourism Connect

  Join us for Tourism Connect, a key networking event aimed at enhancing the visibility and economic growth of the Wollondilly tourism industry.
  
  This is an opportunity for local tourism operators and enthusiasts to share ideas, learn from one another, and build connections that help foster regional tourism.
  
  Event Details:
  
  Admission: Free (light refreshments available)
  Registration: Essential – secure your spot here.
  
  Delivered by the Tourism & Business Support Team at Wollondilly Shire Coun…

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• WOLLONDILLY MAYOR CONGRATULATES VETERAN OLYMPIAN SHANE ROSE AS HE HEADS OFF TO PARIS

  On behalf of Wollondilly Shire Council, Mayor Matt Gould has congratulated Olympian medallist and Wollondilly legend Shane Rose on his qualification to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games.
  
  Shane Rose has beaten the odds to be selected to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. After a horrific training accident in March, equestrian Shane Rose has fought back to be fit and ready for competition.
  
  At his property at Werombi in March, 51-year-old Shane fell from his horse with the horse landing…

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• Request for Tender - Construction of Car Park at 9-11 St James Avenue, Menangle

  Tender 2024/24
  Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders for the construction of a new car park at 9-11 St James Avenue, Menangle.
  
  This includes the following:
  
  Surface levels and site set out
  Bulk earthworks – Proof rolling of sub-grade and subsequent layers
  Installation of Lighting poles, Footings, Illuminaire installation and operation
  Installation of Drainage structures including pits, Kerb and Gutter and associated works
  Laying of Asphalt, Signage and line marking of car park areas.
  Sig…

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• WOLLONDILLY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE UNVEILED

  The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) has been officially opened.
  
  The WPAC in Picton is a multi-format facility that includes a 350-seat venue for performances and large functions.
  
  It will bring more visitors to Wollondilly and will be the jewel in the crown of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  This project is funded by grants including the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, Create NSW, Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants, and Council developer contributions and building ren…

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• Barrallier Park Water Play Unveiled

  The Barrallier Park small-scale water play facility was unveiled and tested on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Judy Hannan MP and Councillors.  CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “The water play facility will be open to the public for use when the weather warms up in September. We will hold a community celebration at that time.”
  
  “I’m excited for the kids of The Oaks and surrounds who will get to cool down in this fun and vibrant…

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• Picton to Tahmoor Shareway - now complete

  Wollondilly residents can now walk or cycle between the towns of Picton and Tahmoor, with the completion of the new Picton to Tahmoor shareway. 
  
  The shareway was officially opened on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Michael Banasik, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, Cr Paul Rogers, Cr Suzy Brandstater and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The new shareway will deliver the 2.4km missing pedestrian link between the two to…

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• Expressions of Interest (EOI) - Bargo Waste Management Centre Closure - Principal Contraction

  EOI 2024/36 
  Description
  Wollondilly Shire Council operates the Bargo Waste Management Centre, situated on Lot 242 DP 751250 at 27 Anthony Rd, Bargo. This site has been in use since the late 1960s and is licensed to accept general solid waste (non-putrescible) and waste tyres for landfilling.
  
  Council is looking for an experienced and qualified Contractor to finalise detailed design and investigations, as well as carry out the construction work needed to close the landfill in line with EPA guide…

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• Expressions of Interest (EOI) - Sheehys Creek Road significant landslip remediation – Principal Contractor

  EOI 2024/35
  Description
  Sheehys Creek Road is a Council managed road to the west of Picton and forms the boundary between Oakdale and Lakesland.
  
  The focus site has been subject to several significant events between 2019 through to 2024. As a consequence of these events, the road condition has progressively worsened which has caused:
  
  a) Major down slope embankment failures resulting in partial loss of the road carriageway;
  b) Multiple upslope embankment destabilisations resulting in debris ent…

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• Council seeks community input on the future of Waste Management in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly residents have been invited to share their thoughts on waste services, facilities and ways of reducing landfill as Council prepares to draft its Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy for 2025-30.
  
  The Future of Waste Management questionnaire will help Council determine current waste and recycling practices, evaluate attitudes towards current and potential future waste management and identify opportunities to reuse, repair and repurpose waste.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “We are…

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• Request for Tender - Trade Services (Panel Contract)

  RFT 2024/38 
  Description: 
  Council is seeking tenders for the provision of services throughout the Shire of Wollondilly for the following trade services:
  
  Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning – service, repair and minor installation
  Building – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
  Carpentry/Joinery – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
  Cleaning – internal office and building cleaning, external cleaning, window cleaning, specialist floor cleaning
  Electrical – repairs, maintenan…

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