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• Illuminate Wollondilly Festival to return in 2022 bigger and brighter than ever

  The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light on 20, 21 & 22 May 2022.
  
  After almost three years of Covid-19 cancellations, Wollondilly Council is bringing the festival back, bigger and better than ever. With a range of events and activities happening over the three days, there will be something to entertain everyone.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the return of the festival, which has traditionally been one of the biggest eve…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council draft Shire Wide Flood Study is now on Public Exhibition

  The draft Shire Wide Flood Study uses the latest topographic data and modelling techniques, as well as local knowledge, in an effort to better understand the nature and extent of flooding across the Wollondilly Shire.
  
  In the previous round of consultation, Council asked the community to share their knowledge of flooding history and rainfall amounts in Wollondilly and received a significant amount of helpful information. That input has helped inform the detailed flood modelling to produce flood…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2022

  Wollondilly Shire Council's community grants program is now open, offering grants to local community groups, community and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital 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 to check their eligibility and apply and is hoping to…

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• Buskers wanted to perform at Illuminate Wollondilly!

  With less than two weeks to go, Wollondilly is buzzing with anticipation for the Illuminate Festival of Art & Light in Picton on Saturday 21 May.
  
  Council is calling for expressions of interest from potential buskers and street performers to be a part of this vibrant festival.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor, Matt Gould said, “We are looking for acts such as acoustic guitar, vocals, drama, dance or mime.”
  
  “We really want the streets to come alive for this year’s festival, complementing the building proj…

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• Council calls for passionate community members to join Strategic Reference and Advisory Groups

  Wollondilly Council is committed to engaging with the community on key matters and strategic priorities, so is looking for interested community members to join a series of Strategic Reference Groups and Advisory Groups.
  
  Expressions of Interest are now open for anyone interested in joining one of the groups, with an opportunity for residents to share their local knowledge, experience and expertise for the benefit of their community.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council has set up a new structure of…

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• Early Community Feedback sought on Menangle draft Planning Proposal

  Wollondilly Council is seeking early community and stakeholder feedback on a draft planning proposal which, if approved, would lead to the expansion of the existing Menangle Village.
  
  Submitted to Council for consideration by Mulpha Australia Limited, the proposal outlines requested amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.  
  
  Council has not considered or formed a view on the proposal.
  
  The p…

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• Media Statement - Antill Golf Course

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Antill Golf Course remaining a golf course, confirming that it has no plans to sell off the land at the site and no intent to change its operating model.
  
  “I can categorically confirm our vision is for Antill to remain a golf course and that Council has not even contemplated the potential for it be used for anything other than a golf course,” said Mayor Matt Gould. 
  
  “I understand there are community concerns, and want to put these to be…

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• Council investigates dog attacks on local livestock

  Wollondilly Council is investigating recent reports of domestic dog attacks on livestock in the Orangeville and Werombi areas.
  
  Council rangers are carrying out patrols and will impound any dogs that are found to be on someone else’s property or straying. Residents are asked to alert Council if they see dogs wandering free in the area.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Residents should be vigilant with stock on their properties and report any dog attacks to Council.”
  
  “Dog attacks from wild or domestic d…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council strongly supports planning proposal to develop the visitor economy

  Wollondilly Council has reaffirmed its strong commitment to increasing economic activity and local jobs in the Shire with its adoption of a planning proposal to open up land use to help grow the visitor economy.
  
  The Developing the Visitor Economy and Employment Land Uses Planning Proposal is a Council initiative that amends the local environmental plan to increase opportunities for tourism while protecting the agricultural, scenic and environmental values of the land.
  
  The amendments will help…

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• Calls for NSW Government to take over Wollondilly’s main roads – make your voice heard!

  Wollondilly Council has renewed its calls for the NSW Government to review and reclassify key regional roads as State roads, so it takes over management of these busy main roads and enables Council’s limited funds to be focussed on local road repairs.
  
  Council is investing more money, resources and time than ever before to fix the Shire’s 870km road network following six months of wet weather, storms and flooding. Unfortunately, a large portion of Council’s limited roads budget is continuing to…

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• New Community Facilities to be delivered as part of Wollondilly’s draft Capital Works Program

  Council’s draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Capital Works Program (2026-2027) will be considered at this month’s Council meeting, with towns right across the Shire soon to benefit from new facilities.
  
  While roads are the immediate top priority for Wollondilly, the community has also expressed a desire for Council to invest in major infrastructure, including new community and sporting facilities.
  
  Council is investing a total of $45.8M in capital works across the Shire for the next fi…

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• Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan will create a more inclusive and accessible Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council is committed to making the Wollondilly Shire a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work.
  
  At Tuesday night’s meeting, Council endorsed the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022-2026 to ensure ongoing support for people with disability and their carers to be involved fully in community life.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “With one in five people in Australia living with some form of disability, we want to make sure that that Council’s services, facilities and acti…

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• Wollondilly Council seeks improvements to emergency funding process in submission to NSW Flood Inquiry

  In light of consecutive storm and flood events that have devastated the Shire in the past few years, Wollondilly Council has made a submission to the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry, raising a number of concerns in relation to the support provided for local recovery.
  
  Although the State Government has pledged emergency relief support, Council has identified problems with the process for accessing the funding and the time it takes for payments to be made.
  
  The level of evidence required for a claim is ver…

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• Wollondilly Council reappoints CEO for next five years

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reappointed Ben Taylor as CEO for a further five years from July 2022.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said that Mr Taylor had shown exemplary leadership during a challenging period and has the full support of the elected Council to lead the organisation for the years ahead.
  
  “Ben has transformed the Council since joining us in 2019 and continuously demonstrates a real passion for Wollondilly and our community.” 
  
  "His leadership of the organisation through bushfires, floods…

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• Roads, sporting fields and community facilities plus improved performance major focus in Council’s new Operational Plan and Budget

  In response to community feedback, Wollondilly Council’s newly adopted 2022/23 Operational Plan and Budget prioritises the Shire’s road network and also focusses on community infrastructure, planning for growth, local economic development, and improving organisational performance.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This plan outlines how Council will continue to deliver important ongoing services for the Wollondilly community in the year ahead in order to deliver better outcomes for everyone.”
  
  “It is imp…

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