Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Events, farmstays, tourism on the table as Council welcomes State support for Wollondilly farmers

  Proposed changes by the NSW Government making it easier for farmers to establish new complementary businesses on their land have been welcomed by Wollondilly Council, as the Council continues to work behind the scenes to push hard so landowners can diversify.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan and CEO Ben Taylor recently met with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon. Rob Stokes MP together with Nathaniel Smith MP to advocate for planning changes to enable agribusiness and tourism activit…

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• Wollondilly Council to consider Place Plan for Picton

  A re-imagined vision for the town of Picton was on the agenda when Wollondilly Council considered the proposed Picton Place Plan at last night’s Council meeting.
  
  The plan has now been approved for Public Exhibition, with residents having the opportunity to give their feedback on the future direction of the town.  
  
  With the Wollondilly Community Cultural and Civic Precinct identified in Council’s 20 year land use vision for the Shire, Wollondilly 2040, Picton’s role is emerging as a vibrant, st…

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• Netballers welcome opening of new courts at Tahmoor as the 2021 season commences

  New state of the art netball courts were officially opened at the Tahmoor Sporting Complex today by Federal Member for Hume, Hon Angus Taylor MP, together with State Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP and Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan.
  
  The $2 million courts are part of a major upgrade at the Tahmoor site, which will become a district level sporting complex designed to cater for Wollondilly’s growing population.
  
  The courts have been welcomed by local sporting groups, particularly the Wo…

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• Council seeks feedback to help advocate for better digital connections

  Wollondilly Council is seeking feedback from the community to gain a clear understanding of local connectivity issues, to help Council advocate for better infrastructure and services to the Federal government, government agencies and telecommunications companies.
  
  As a peri-urban Shire on the fringe of Greater Sydney, Wollondilly connects to the internet through a mix of technologies.  Some homes and businesses access fixed line connections, while others use fixed wireless, satellite, or mobile…

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• Entries Open for the 2021 Waste to Art Competition

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Illuminate ‘Waste to Art’ Exhibition and Competition, run in partnership with Southern Tablelands Arts, is once again challenging the way we look at waste.
  
  The exhibition and competition give emerging and professional artists the chance to explore and share their waste reduction messages whilst showcasing their artistic abilities - with the chance to win up to $1000 in prize money.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “The Waste to Art Exhibition and Competition aims to c…

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• Mayor calls for support for Wollondilly Businesses

  The businesses in Wollondilly have faced many hardships and adversities over the recent years, but none as great as the struggles they are facing with the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
  
  As the number of new Covid-19 cases worsen, so too does the uncertainty facing more than 4,600 local Wollondilly businesses.
  
  While the NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced six weeks ago that support would be available for businesses to help keep them afloat, many Wollondilly businesses are still waiting for thi…

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• New Business Wollondilly website showcases local opportunities

  Wollondilly Council has launched a new website focussing on business, investment, lifestyle and tourism in the Shire.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan is pleased to announce the establishment of the website as a place where Council can further connect and support local business through the current challenges, as well as promoting the many investment prospects in the area.
  
  Mayor Khan said, “This is a one stop website for community members, local business, future residents and investors, highlighting the amazi…

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• Preferred option chosen for Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2

  The NSW Government has released its consultation report for the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 and confirmed that the ‘Blue’ option has been identified as the preferred route for the Hume Highway to Appin Road connection.
  
  Stakeholders, landowners and members of the community were able to provide feedback on the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 during consultation held between November 2020 and January 2021.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I’m pleased to see that the Government has listened to Council and c…

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• Wollondilly Council launches new online Rates Portal

  Property owners in the Wollondilly Shire Council area now have the option to manage and pay their rates online, with the introduction of the newly created Rates Portal.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan announced the launch of the portal today, recognising the many benefits to the Shire’s ratepayers.
  
  “It is important that our community members have choices when it comes to how they do business with Council, so I’m pleased to be able to offer this new online service,” he said.
  
  “Accessing the Rates Portal is a…

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• Wollondilly welcomes bushfire funding for local projects to support recovery

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed funding from the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program for a range of local projects to support the ongoing recovery of the Shire’s fire impacted communities.
  
  The program will give backing to projects that have been specifically identified by the affected communities to assist with recovery, improve infrastructure and boost small business.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “It will take a long time for all the residents and businesses i…

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• Wollondilly celebrates NSW Seniors Festival 2022

  The largest senior’s festival in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to Wollondilly, ready to celebrate our community’s incredible seniors.
  
  The 2022 NSW Seniors Festival, in partnership with Council, will be launching the Wollondilly Seniors Healthy Lifestyle Guide; a printed booklet to encourage seniors to connect in with local services.
  
  The Guide will be launched by Mayor Matt Gould at The Oaks Heritage Centre & Museum on Friday 1 April as part of a day of activities where participants can…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes Federal funding for Bypass and Picton Road

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s Federal Government announcement of $95.6 million in funding towards the Picton Bypass and Picton Road projects following strong advocacy by the Council.
  
  The funding is part of a commitment to state infrastructure in this week’s Federal Budget, aimed at creating jobs, improving commuter safety and driving economic growth.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “I’m excited to hear about this funding which goes towards addressing the infrastructure deficit in this gr…

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• Council calls for State and Federal Government funding for road repair in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has called on the State and Federal Governments, particularly election candidates, to provide $32.5 million towards repairing the Shire’s road network.
  
  The local community has expressed ongoing frustration with the condition of Wollondilly roads, and despite record expenditure by Council on roadworks across the Shire, there is still a large deficit which can only be met in a reasonable timeframe with the support of the State and Federal Governments.
  
  Council’s 2020 Financial…

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• Liveability Funding to enhance community infrastructure in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has been granted $13 million under the Western City Deal Liveability Fund which will go towards delivery of two major community infrastructure projects, the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct redevelopment and upgrades to Tahmoor Sporting Complex.
  
  Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Thanks to the collaboration of Commonwealth, State and 8 local governments we can do more than we’ve ever done for our community. This grant will enable us to build great new infrastructur…

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• Local jobs to be fast-tracked under proposal to accelerate delivery of new cultural & community buildings for Wollondilly

  Local economic stimulus, construction jobs and more employment in Picton town centre for the broader Wollondilly community are on the agenda when Council considers a plan to accelerate the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct project at its 19 May meeting.
  
  The plan is part of Wollondilly’s strategy to kick-start the local economy through infrastructure investment and small business support, as well as to support residents in financial hardship due to the economic impacts of Covid-…

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