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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.
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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.”
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Warragamba Swimming Pool (Mary Walker Memorial Swimming Pool)
(Mary Walker Warragamba-Silverdale Swimming Complex)
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 6am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm
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Location
Corner Farnsworth Ave & Warradale Rd, Warragamba NSW 2752
Fees
Visitor
Fee
Children (under 3 years)
Free
Adult (swim)
$4.20
Child (swim)
$3.70
Family (swim)
$14.50
Spectator
$2.80
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Council endorses Appin Growth Area Contributions Plan
… community will be covered through it, with other important infrastructure including community, recreation and aquatic facilities and major road connections still to be funded.”
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“Also not included is funding for the inadequate 150-year-old one lane bridge at Broughton Pass which connects the growth areas of Appin and Wilton.”
“It is anticipated that there will be a shortfall of at least an additional $94.3M for critical local community facilities that Council cannot legally include in the Cont… -
Wollondilly Council endorses Appin Contributions Plan to support provision of infrastructure in the growth area
… to include in the Plan and not everything needed to support the community will be covered through it, with other important infrastructure including community, recreation and aquatic facilities and major road connections still to be funded, including Broughton Pass.”
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The Appin (Part) Precinct was approved by the NSW Government in June 2023 comprising 12,900 new dwellings with more precincts expected to be rezoned in future. -
Road spoil recycling strategy generates savings for Wollondilly Council
Wollondilly Council’s strategy to minimise disposal costs for spoil material generated from roadworks has already generated millions of dollars in savings, a report to April’s Council meeting has highlighted.
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The report demonstrates not only that Council has a solid strategy to minimise disposal costs as much as possible but also that its strategy of reduction, recycling and disposal has generated savings of over $31 million dollars over the past three years when compared with commercial landfi… -
PUBLIC EXHIBITION - January 2025 Applications Approved
January 2025 Applications Approved
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Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions… -
Battery and Chemical Disposal
Did you know? Australians buy 350 million household batteries each year, but only 4% of these are returned to a collection centre for recycling.
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It is important to recycle batteries so that toxic chemicals don't end up damaging our environment and raw materials can be used again. Recycling batteries also helps prevent fires and explosions in our waste collection vehicles.
Wollondilly residents have access to a number of free battery recycling collection centres which accept any brand of A… -
Caring for Wildlife
Caring for Wildlife in Wollondilly Shire
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Council are dedicated to ensuring the health and welfare of native animals. Here's what to do if you find an injured animal.
The Wollondilly Shire abounds in natural areas that provide homes to numerous plants and animals. The shire contains extensive areas of National Park, Water Catchment Lands and major rivers including the Nepean, Bargo, Cataract and the Upper Georges.
There are over 101 threatened fauna species that occur within the shire incl… -
Swimming Pools & Spas
Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Swimming Pools & Spas Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Passing Compliance When trying to pass swimming pool compliance, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind. Check out some of the key features to consider. Find out more Forms Planning to build or renovate a swimming pool? Be sure to complete all necessary forms to remain complaint. Find out more FAQ's If you&#…
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Sensory Friendly Session and Sensory Tent available during this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam
As part of this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam, Wollondilly Shire Council will provide a Sensory Friendly session on Saturday 18 March from 10.30-12 noon for adults, young people and children living with disability.
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During the session there will be no PA announcements, no flashing lights or music on rides and there will be a quiet tent with sensory activities. Food and sideshow games will be available to purchase during the session.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “We want to make sure that the Fes… -
Wollondilly Library and Children’s Services awarded funding for 2024 NAIDOC Week Activities
Wollondilly Shire Council’s Library and Children’s Services will showcase the voices of local Aboriginal people and help share their stories with the next generation, thanks to $1500 in funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
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The funding has been awarded to the Council services to run story sharing activities for a range of age groups during NAIDOC Week, from 7 to 14 July 2024, and into the school term. It will support five sessions of an Aboriginal Cultural Education program f… -
Establish a recycling program
Establish a recycling programMost businesses generate "waste" products that should be recycled, if only to prevent harmful chemicals entering our food chain.
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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 create closed loops that allow us to move these technical materials fr… -
Wollondilly Council welcomes mobile tower at Wilton and calls for better connections across the Shire
Wollondilly Council has welcomed the switching on of a new mobile tower at Wilton and called on the Federal Government to work with them to continue to improve digital connectivity across the Shire.
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The Wilton area has long been a black spot in terms of mobile phone coverage with drivers travelling along Picton Road also experiencing their phones dropping out as they pass through the area.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “Residents in Wilton have waited many years for mobile coverage, so it is great t… -
Application for Permit to Exceed Sign Posted Load Limit
Permit to Exceed Sign Posted Load Limit
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Existing ‘No Trucks’ load limit restrictions are in place due to the significant impact that truck axle loads have on pavement integrity. Heavy vehicles accelerate surface wear, contribute to fatigue cracking, and cause pavement deformation, leading to costly repairs and reduced road lifespan. A list of Roads and Bridges with load limits can be found here
In exceptional circumstances, Council may issue a permit for a specific vehicle where a genuine need… -
Cultivate Waste Reduction Habits
The average Australian household wastes more than $1,000 every year purchasing items they never use. So use what you buy, buy less and save.
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A 2005 paper by The Australia Institute (Wasteful Consumption in Australia) found that Australians waste over 10.5 billion dollars annually on goods and services that are "never or hardly ever used". The majority of this is food purchased and thrown out (over 5 billion dollars per annum). A follow-up study on food wastage in 2009 showed no change…
Wollondilly Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal and Gundungurra peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, honouring their enduring cultural and spiritual connection to Country and recognising their ongoing contribution to the Shire.
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