Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Council seeks feedback on draft Sustainability Policy

  Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on its draft Sustainability Policy, which reflects its commitment to sustainable practices within the organisation and across the Shire.
  
  Council wants to incorporate sustainability into all elements of its business, including decision making, processes and operations, and providing support to the local community.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Sustainability is about balancing our current environmental, social and economic needs with th…

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• Council appoints new operator for management of Wollondilly’s Swimming Pools

  Wollondilly Shire Council has moved forward on a new contract for the management and operation of its swimming pools, going through a detailed tender process to ensure the best outcome could be achieved for the community.
  
  Council has awarded the contract to Belgravia Health and Leisure Group Pty Ltd, following an open and competitive tender process including independent financial assessment.
  
  Council will now move to the next step of transitioning the management of both the Wollondilly Leisure…

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• Westinvest Funds new Performing Arts Centre and Community Hubs in Wollondilly

  Here is a media release from the NSW Government
  
  Wollondilly residents will benefit from a state-of-the-art performing arts centre, a range of new community hubs, better local traffic connections and sports facilities as part of the $5 billion WestInvest Fund.
  
  Premier Dominic Perrottet, Treasurer Matt Kean, Minister for Western Sydney David Elliott and Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman today announced more than $21 million in WestInvest funding to Wollondilly Shire Council for nine…

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• Designs released for upgrading Hume Highway/Picton Road interchange – have your say

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed progress on the planned interchange at Picton Road and the Hume Motorway, following the release of the preferred design option by the NSW Government last week.
  
  A Diverging Diamond Interchange has been proposed for the location and the Transport for NSW is now seeking feedback on the design.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This planned upgrade to the Picton Road and Hume Motorway interchange is an urgent priority, heavily gridlocked in the peak and the site of fre…

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• Entries open for the 2022 Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition

  It’s time to light up the neighbourhood and get ready for the holiday season, with entries now open for Wollondilly Council’s 2022 Christmas Lights Competition.
  
  Established in 1998, the Christmas Lights Competition has been embraced by residents and businesses from right across the Shire each year and is now a well-loved Wollondilly tradition.
  
  2022 has been another challenging year for the community, so this is the perfect opportunity to take some time out to decorate and prepare for the holid…

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• Your Mayor & Councillors

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• Wollondilly Community Men's Shed Short Film Launch

  In celebration of International Men’s Day, Wollondilly Community Men’s Sheds (WOLCOMS) is inviting the community to the official launch and screening of a short film: BLOKES. SHEDS. MATESHIP.
  
  BLOKES. SHEDS. MATESHIP. showcases the diversity and inclusion of the local Men’s Sheds of Wollondilly. Attendees will learn about what happens at each different Men’s Shed and the benefits of joining a Men’s Shed in your local community.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “We have six Men’s Sheds across…

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• Wollondilly Council wins National Award for Innovative Service Delivery

  Wollondilly Shire Council has received national recognition for its Integrated Services Delivery Program at the 2022 Local Government Professionals National Federation Awards.
  
  Wollondilly was named the winner of the Innovative Management Initiative Award for the program which has revolutionised and will continue to improve Council’s customer service, service delivery and business efficiency.
  
  The project has implemented the world leading customer service and business automation tool, Salesforce…

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• Council Welcomes over $5 Million State Funding for road repairs & community projects

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed $3M for road reconstruction as well as close to another $2.5M for three other community projects in the Shire - part of Round 9 of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program.
  
  Council was successful in applying for the funding for road repairs in Bargo, Appin, Menangle, Douglas Park and Oakdale; as well as drainage and irrigation at Gordon Lewis Oval in Appin, revitalisation of the Menangle School site, and an active transport connectivity and drainage pr…

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• Council calls for Australia Day Nominations in Wollondilly

  Council is calling for nominations of people who live and volunteer in Wollondilly, who would be worthy recipients of an Australia Day Award.
  
  As an added bonus, any person who nominates an individual or group for the Australia Day Awards 2023 will automatically be entered into the Nominator Incentive Draw, with over $500.00 worth of prizes to be won. 
  
  Nominators could win gift vouchers for some of Wollondilly’s favourite local restaurants and clubs, gifts from the Kids Cottage Picton, and much…

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• Council welcomes funding for Youth Stories project

  Wollondilly Shire Council welcomes a $50,000 grant from the Office for Regional Youth, Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative, in response to the significant floods and storms which impacted the Shire in 2022.
  
  The grant will fund the Youth Stories project, delivered to the young people of the Shire through a partnership between Council and River Road Creative Academy. The project will support Wollondilly’s young people to tell their stories through the creative arts.
  
  The fundi…

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• 2023 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly Announced

  Entertainer Mr Warren Kermond OAM has been announced as the 2023 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
  Mr Kermond grew up in a show business family and has been involved in numerous aspects of the entertainment industry, including theatre, pantomime, television, cabaret and musical theatre.
  
  He has performed in stage productions in Australia and internationally - including New Zealand, Japan, Zimbabwe, South Africa and the USA – and has appeared in television commercials both in Australia a…

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• Join the fun at Wollondilly’s Australia Day Celebrations 2023

  Wollondilly’s official Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Picton Botanic Gardens from 8:00am-12:00 noon on Thursday 26 January 2023.
  
  The event will feature free activities and performances, recognition of some outstanding local residents during the Australia Day awards, and a warm welcome to Wollondilly’s newest residents for the Citizenship Ceremony.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Wollondilly has a great tradition of getting together to celebrate, and this year’s event promises to be big…

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• Wollondilly 2023 Australia Day Winners Announced

  Wollondilly’s Australia Day Award winners were announced at Thursday’s ceremony as part of the traditional celebrations in the Picton Botanic Gardens.
  
  This year there were joint winners for the Wollondilly Citizen of the year – Peter Fenning and Mark Scambary.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “I would like to congratulate and thank all this year’s nominees and winners for the amazing work they do in communities across the Shire.”
  
  “In particular I would like to congratulate our joint winners of Citizen…

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• Council seeks feedback on South East Wilton Draft Neighbourhood Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the first Neighbourhood Plan that has been received for the South East Wilton Precinct, also known as Wilton Greens.
  
  The draft Neighbourhood Plan has been revised using feedback from the community and government agencies, and is now open for further comment.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council is committed to making sure that Wilton is a place where people can live happy and healthy lives, and we want to hear from people on the best way to…

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