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• Old Picton Post Office Coworking Space Officially Opened

  The refurbishment of the Old Picton Post Office Coworking Space was officially recognised on Monday 14 August by Wollondilly Shire Council Mayor Matt Gould.
  
  The Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Federal Member for Hume, Judy Hannan MP, Member for Wollondilly and Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Councillor Briggs, Emma Reedy from Department of Regional NSW and Council staff were given a tour of the refurbished building.
  
  It will be used as a community working space and coordinated by WorkLife, a leading operator…

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• PICTON BOTANIC GARDENS PLAYSPACE AND AMENITIES NOW OPEN

  On 8 July 2024 the Picton Botanic Gardens playspace and amenities were officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould and Local Member for Hume Angus Taylor MP. Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Blair Briggs, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  It was a great day for fun and play with the community invited along to enjoy the playground facilities and a sausage sizzle. 
  
  This project is part of our huge investment into parks…

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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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• Old Menangle School Site Now Open

  On 1 August 2024 the Old Menangle School site was officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Michael Banasik, and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The community was invited along to try out the new playground facilities and have a look at the amazing rejuvenated Old Menangle School building.
  
  The multi-use space will become a destination park for families to visit, stay and play for the da…

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• Tahmoor District Sporting Complex Sportsfield upgrade and carpark installation – now open

  … carpark has officially been opened with a gathering of government and Council representatives, members from the 355 committee and sportsground users for a ribbon cutting.
  
   
  
  Mayor Matt Gould along with The Hon. Mark Buttigieg and Judy Hannan MP, with Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Jacqueline Jenson and Cr Suzy Brandstater, acknowledged the importance of projects such as this as a huge asset to sport and lifestyle for community of Wollondilly. As a district level facility, it will also be able…

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• DUDLEY CHESHAM MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING - NOW COMPLETE

  … Building and grandstand at The Oaks has been completed and is ready to welcome the community.
  
   
  
  On Monday 17 March, Mayor Matt Gould along with Greg Warren MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney representing the NSW Premier, Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Councillors Hilton Gibbs, Suzy Brandstater, Ally Dench, Patricia Hill and Jacqueline Jensen proudly cut the ribbon alongside community members. Councillor Gibbs and Greg Warren also unveiled the plaque to celebrate the…

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• 2020 Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition Winners Announced

  … usual, there are some beautiful, and creative entries on show this year.”
  
  This year there were 37 entries from across the Shire, representing 9 towns in Wollondilly.
  
  The four judges for the competition were Nathaniel Smith, Member for Wollondilly, Deputy Mayor Cr Michael Banasik, Cr Matthew Deeth and Les Harvey who is a previous Grand Champion.
  
  The winners are:
  
  Grand Champion – Sponsored by CPE Tree Services                
  
  Winner:  Shane Keeley
  
  Best Lit Small House & Garden – Proudly…

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• Women in Local Government Information Session

  WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORUM
  This session will provide information and support for women considering nominating as candidates in the 14th September, 2024 Council Election.
  
  When: Saturday, 1 June 2024, at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  
  Where: Wollondilly Shire Hall and online
  
  Guest Speakers:
  
  Mayor Ashleigh Cagney, Camden Council
  
  Deputy Lord Mayor Tania Brown, Wollongong City Council
  
  CEO Ben Taylor, Wollondilly Shire Council
  
  Host:                  
  
  Director Shire Connections, Caroline Argent, Wollo…

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• Council rejects proposed Mt Taurus development at Menangle

  … considering its position, Council held a preliminary round of consultation during May to gain feedback from the community and stakeholders on the proposal. During this period 84 submissions were received, with 74 not supportive, six supportive and four mixed.
  
  Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “We have heard from the community who have many concerns about this proposal, and it is clear that there are too many risks for it to go ahead. I’d like to thank all community members who provided feedback…

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• Growth Area Mayors call for national focus on impact of sustained housing boom

  … “The municipalities that our Alliance represents are home to 5.3 million people. One fifth of Australia’s population lives in just 29 municipalities. We’re building most of Australia’s new houses in the places with the least supporting infrastructure.”
  
  Deputy Mayor, Matt Deeth said, “We came to Canberra to make sure the new government understands the situation experienced by millions of people living in Australia’s outer suburbs. Homes and neighbourhoods are built in designated growth zones as…

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• WOLLONDILLY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE UNVEILED

  … e-learning hub and connected workspaces.
  
  “This will result in a fantastic new space for creative activities, fine arts and gallery/exhibition spaces, breathing new life into the shire’s cultural landscape.”
  
  Quotes attributable to Wollondilly Shire Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth:
  
  “I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of the conception and delivery of this incredible and transformative project”
  
  “The performing arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time, or if you can af…

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• Council prioritises next stage of improvements at Dudley Chesham Sportsground, The Oaks

  … completed in future financial years with developer contributions funding allocation for a multipurpose court and the upgrade of floodlighting of the rugby league fields and an outline of future proposed works, as well as projects for the Oaks Pony Club.
  
   
  
  Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “I am excited to see work on this impressive facility continue through the Master Plan process.”
  
   
  
  “It is a wonderful sporting facility for the community and visitors to the Wollondilly Shire, and something…

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• Council commits to ongoing community engagement with adopted strategy

  … 2022.
  
   
  
  In 2024 the Community Engagement Strategy was reviewed within the context of results from the Annual Community Satisfaction Survey, progress on the 2022 Strategy actions, best practice examples and ongoing conversations with the community.
  
   
  
  Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Our Council is committed to continuing to work together with the community to shape the decisions we make.”
  
   
  
  “Input from our community plays an important part in strengthening our projects, plans and program…

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• Improved bookings and sportsground operations, as well as improved community engagement under new management model

  … will be undertaken with the committees and the broader community.
  
   
  
  Council recognises the importance committees have played in supporting and providing the facilities that underpin much of the social infrastructure for the Wollondilly community.
  
   
  
  Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “I would like to recognise and show appreciation for our volunteers who have been working so hard to manage these community facilities for many years.”
  
   
  
  “In making this change, we want to help focus their time…

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• Initiatives to improve Wollondilly’s night time economy under way

  … provide jobs in the Wollondilly Shire.
  
   
  
  At Tuesday night’s meeting Council considered an overview of the work already undertaken, including the preparation of a Discussion Paper, and considered the way forward to create a thriving local night life
  
   
  
  Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Most of us love a good night out, and our community members have told us they want more local night life.”
  
   
  
  “Council is considering the work and engagement we need to do to transform Wollondilly into a vib…

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