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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…
Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed a plan to relocate the existing Council Depot and build a facility that will adequately support future service delivery for the Shire as it grows.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “Our current Depot is unfortunately too small and not fit for purpose to service our growing population.”
“It also doesn't provide the level of facilities our great staff will need to keep delivering the best service for the community into the future.”
“Council has endorsed a recomm…
Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Transport Providers to offer the hire of group transport vehicles, with or without drivers, suitable for use by eligible community groups for outings and activities.
Obtaining Documentation: Documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
Requests for Information: Please contact the Purchasing Officer on (02) 4677 1100 or purchase@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Deadline: Submissions close 5pm 1…
Expressions of Interest are now open for young women from the Wollondilly Shire who are interested in training for a non-traditional trade.
Wollondilly Shire Council was recently awarded a grant of almost $50,000 from the Department of Communities & Justice to run the Engaging Young Women in Non-Traditional Trades project in 2023/24.
The program will run during August and September 2023. Resume preparation will take place in October ready for participants to access traineeships and apprent…
This Expression of Interest is for the construction of a new Government Services Building located in Picton town centre under a design and construct model. The development will consist of 4 storeys plus additional basement parking for 80 vehicles. The total floor area of 7,800m2, will house Council staff, its elected members along with a commercial lettable area of 1,000 m2.
Council's vision for this Precinct is for it to become the community, civic, cultural, and economic heart of Wollo…
Eligibility ApplicationPrior to completing this online form please ensure you have read the Community Group Transport Subsidy Protocol.
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Aiming to retain a sense of the past for future generations, Wollondilly Shire Council is inviting feedback on proposed updates to the local heritage list in the Wollondilly Local Environment Plan 2011 (LEP).
Over the past three years, community members have helped contribute to a Shire Wide Heritage Study to update existing heritage items and identify potential places and items for heritage listing.
The local heritage list has not been significantly reviewed for 30 years.
Mayor Matt Gould sa…
Wollondilly Shire Council received its audited 2022-23 Annual Financial Statements on Tuesday night, which revealed the organisation to be in a sound financial position and showing strong improvement over the year.
Council is recovering from the financial impacts of major fire, flood and storm events in recent years, and is gearing up to improve services for its current community and manage the rapidly growing population.
A Financial Management Improvement Plan was put in place by the Council…
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’s Australia Day Award winners were announced at today’s ceremony as part of the traditional celebrations in the Picton Botanic Gardens.
This year’s Wollondilly Citizen of the year is Rosemary MacAllister, a lifelong resident of Wollondilly who has actively contributed to the community through the Wollondilly Pony Club and 35 years of service to Wollondilly Riding for the Disabled.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “I would like to congratulate and thank all this year’s nominees and winners fo…
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…
Wollondilly Shire Council hosted the inaugural Wollondilly Tourism Connect event on Wednesday 20 March at Razorback Ridge Wines. It was a successful evening of networking, sharing ideas, learning about available services, and supporting Wollondilly’s tourism businesses.
Guest speakers included representatives from Destination NSW, South West Sydney Tourism Taskforce Inc NSW, Service NSW Business Bureau, Camden Valley Inn, Wollondilly Tours, Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre & Visit Wollond…
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.
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…
Join us on Sunday, 28 July 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Stonequarry Creek, Hume Oval, Downing St, Picton, for National Tree Day. This year, we’re focusing on planting native species to enhance flood mitigation, improve water quality, and bolster the health of our waterways. Your efforts will also support local biodiversity, provide essential habitats for native wildlife, and help stabilise the banks of Stonequarry Creek.
Everyone is welcome to contribute to the well-being of our creeks and…
Landcom is beginning preparation of North Wilton Neighbourhood Plan No. 2, and inviting community members to participate in the process.
Read more about "Landcom Community Workshop - Neighbourhood Plan for North Wilton"...Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Have your say on Council’s Budget and priorities for the years ahead, as Council continues big investment in roads, infrastructure, customer experience and planning for the long term
Rail, road & basic enabling infrastructure top the list as Council endorses key advocacy priorities for Wollondilly
Thirlmere gets ready to huff n puff in a race against a steam train