… in the past six months, such as the successful delivery of Council’s biggest ever Transport Capital Works Program, along with the huge amount of additional grant-funded work which is helping to repair our road network following the devastating storm events of previous years.”
“It is exciting to see some major Wollondilly projects come to fruition, such as the restoration of the old Picton Post Office which has now been repurposed as a coworking space and is providing a great boost to our local…
… 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 leadership four years ago, with the pl…
Australia Day is fast approaching and anticipation is building for Wollondilly’s Australia Day celebrations, which will be held at the Picton Botanic Gardens beginning at 8am.
The nominees for the Wollondilly Australia Day awards have been decided and are listed below. Residents are invited to come along to the event to see who the winners will be.
Award Category
Business/ Individual Name
Local Hero - Community Group
The Rotary Club of Picton
Sportsperson of the Year
Paul Ashman
Disa…
… Mayor Matt Gould said, “I’m delighted that we can finally see the Remembrance Driveway, Razorback landslip and rockfall repaired, which will allow for the concrete barriers to be removed.”
“Wollondilly suffered significant damage during the flooding events of the last few years including Barkers Lodge Road at Picton, Cobbitty Bridge, Cobbitty, Old Razorback Road, Razorback and Big Hill Road, The Oaks.”
“It’s great to see we are making progress on fixing these landslips, with these roads now r…
… —and must —continue.
The Together Arts Exhibition is located in the Wollondilly Shire Hall Art Space and will be open on Thursday 30 May and Friday 31 May from 10am till 2pm and Saturday 1 June from 9am till 12pm.
For more information contact the Events Team on 4677 1100.
Walk It Off meets each Wednesday at 5.30 pm at Warra Dam Bakery Cafe
Walk It Off (WIO) is a grassroots, community based, mental health support initiative, independently supporting men who may be struggling to cope with life’s pressures.
WIO is also a not-for-profit support group that encourages open and honest conversations and support around mental health. This initiative started two years ago in Springwood, in the Blue Mountains. Providing a safe place to connect and find non-judgmental sup…
… Forum, providing an opportunity for clubs to collaborate and grow strong partnerships with Council
Audited Annual Financial Statements showing the organisation is in a strong financial position, with strong improvement over the year.
Successful community events were held, including the Illuminate Festival of Light and Arts and Christmas in the Gardens
Wollondilly Shire Council is continuing work on flood mapping across the Shire, and we’re checking in with the community again to ensure our modelling reflects lived experience.
Join us at a drop-in session in Warragamba where you can:
Find out about flood risk near you
Share with us your photos, videos, recorded high water marks, and where you’ve seen water flowing during storm events
Provide your feedback about our updated draft flood mapping
Wollondilly Shire Council is continuing work on flood mapping across the Shire, and we’re checking in with the community again to ensure our modelling reflects lived experience.
Join us at a drop-in session in Douglas Park where you can:
Find out about flood risk near you
Share with us your photos, videos, recorded high water marks, and where you’ve seen water flowing during storm events
Provide your feedback about our updated draft flood mapping
Wollondilly Shire Council is continuing work on flood mapping across the Shire, and we’re checking in with the community again to ensure our modelling reflects lived experience.
Join us at a drop-in session in Bargo where you can:
Find out about flood risk near you
Share with us your photos, videos, recorded high water marks, and where you’ve seen water flowing during storm events
… follows former Wollondilly resident Brenda Matthews’ journey to find the truth about her past and unite her family. In the lead up to NAIDOC week, Aunty Brenda will also present an author talk on The Last Daughter at the Library on Friday 21 June.
The events have been designed to promote the 2024 NAIDOC Week theme, Keep the Fire Burning Blak, Loud & Proud. The program will showcase the voices of proud Aboriginal women, passing on their knowledge and experience to the next generation and cr…
… targets in the past 12 months, such as the successful delivery of our biggest ever Transport Capital Works Program, along with the huge amount of additional grant-funded work which has helped to repair our road network following the devastating storm events of recent years.”
“We will continue our momentum with this year’s roads budget, which includes $22.9M for capital works and $8.6M for repairs and maintenance. Road reconstruction, heavy patching and drainage work will continue to be a focus…
Join us at Bingara Gorge Park in Bingara Gorge on the first Thursday of each month—1 August, 5 September, 3 October, and 7 November—at 4pm.
Come and express yourself on the Creative Dilly Bus! Whether you want to grab an instrument and jam, bring your friends to record a podcast, or pick up a brush to create something unique, there's something for everyone.
Challenge yourself and learn something new in a fun, inclusive space. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase yo…
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…
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Wollondilly’s Community Grants Program Opens for 2025
Community to have their say on Bargo Sportsground Master Plan
Council votes not to support Planning Proposal for Appin Part 2 Precinct