Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Wilton Resident Form

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• WOLLONDILLY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE UNVEILED

  The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) has been officially opened.
  
  The WPAC in Picton is a multi-format facility that includes a 350-seat venue for performances and large functions.
  
  It will bring more visitors to Wollondilly and will be the jewel in the crown of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  This project is funded by grants including the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, Create NSW, Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants, and Council developer contributions and building ren…

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• Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport - Information Sessions

  The Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has begun consultation on two flight path proposals for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The proposals were developed in response to submissions on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the preliminary flight paths held between 24 October 2023 and 31 January 2024.
  
  The two proposals are:
  
  revised flight paths for jets travelling east from the airport at…

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• WOLLONDILLY SHIRE COUNCIL LAUNCHES NEW DISASTER RECOVER VOLUNTEER DATABASE

  … “We are excited to launch this project and to see how it will enhance our ability to respond to emergencies. We hope it will provide opportunities for our amazing volunteers, who are always ready to help in many informal and spontaneous ways during events such as droughts, bushfires, storms and floods.”
  
  The database is now open for volunteer registrations and also invites local recovery agencies and community organisations to join as partners. By becoming part of this initiative, organisation…

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• Startup Spark @ WorkLife

  Are you 15–18 and curious about starting your own business?
  
  Join us for our third Startup Spark Workshop. This session will feature local business mentors (including a local footy star) who’ll share their own journeys and show you how alternative pathways can lead to success.
  
  What to expect:
  
  Work on business ideas and plans with hands-on mentoring
  Present your ideas, Shark Tank style, and get feedback
  Relax with pizza and soft drinks on the balcony
  
  You’ll also learn about fully funded progra…

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• DONATIONS OPEN FOR MAYOR’S GIVING TREE CHRISTMAS APPEAL

  Mayor Matt Gould has opened the Mayor’s Giving Tree Christmas Appeal for 2024 to help support those in the Wollondilly community who are doing it tough, this Christmas and beyond.
  
   
  
  The Mayor is encouraging residents to embrace the spirit of giving by donating unwrapped gifts for children between 0-12 years old, gift vouchers for teenagers 13-17 years old or non-perishable food items to help families in need. All gifts can be dropped at one of the designated delivery points.
  
   
  
  Mayor Gould sa…

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• Introduction to Native Plant Propagation

  Propagating your own plants from seed or cuttings can be a rewarding and cost effective way to spruce up your garden, improve diversity and provide food and habitat for local native insects and animals.
  
  Have a chat with Council staff at the Wollondilly Community Nursery to find out tips on propagation and potting mixes, treating different seeds for dormancy, seed sowing and techniques for preparing cuttings.
  
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• Frog and Tadpole Study Group Talk

  FATS is a community group dedicated to community awareness and the conservation of frogs. They will present on how to create frog friendly habitat at home and what types of frogs occur in the local area.
  
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• Composting and Worm Farming Workshop

  Composting is nature’s way of recycling. Millions of compost critters live and feed on compost, breaking down the organic waste to return valuable nutrients back to the soil.
  
   
  
  WHY SHOULD YOU COMPOST?
  
  Over 50% of waste generated at home is organic matter which can be recycled.
  
  Composting and worm farming is a cheap and easy way to reduce organic waste at home.
  
  Compost returns vital nutrients back to the soil.
  
  Composting is 100% natural and does not require any expensive artificial fertilis…

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• Food Preservation

  Learn the art of preserving pickles and making jams along with jar sterilisation principles in this hands-on workshop led by the Picton District CWA Land Cookery Officer.
  
   
  
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• Tahmoor District Sporting Complex Sportsfield upgrade and carpark installation – now open

  The much-awaited Tahmoor District Sporting Complex – Phase 2 – Western sporting fields upgrade and 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 spo…

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• Growing Seasonal Vegetables Workshop

  Join Council staff to learn tips and tricks on growing seasonal vegetables at home. Creating a veggie garden at home or in your local community is a simple and effective way to reduce your impact on the environment. It will enable you to save money by growing and using the vegetables as you need and you'll also enjoy the taste of truly fresh food.
  
  Only a handful of spots left, you must register to attend. 

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• Stonequarry Creek Bushcare April

  Anyone can become involved in our Bushcare program! We encourage members of the community of all ages to join us. Those who are under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
  
  The Stonequarry Creek habitat Garden is a stunning site that runs alongside the Picton Botanic Gardens. The site is a focus location for Wollondilly Shire Council's Bushcare Program and council have worked with community and corporate volunteer groups to restore the river flat forest that used to occur on the site…

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• Council moving forward with implementation of updated Thirlmere Memorial Park and Sportsground Masterplan

  … retained the existing Scout Hall with the option to incorporate it into the new multi-purpose building.
  
   
  
  The Memorial Park section of the Master Plan leaves the tennis courts in their current location with a gate that allows for overflow during big events such as Anzac Day.
  
   
  
  It allows for a possible alternate location for the amenities block and music shelter that would provide an option for the extension of the playground, with the final location to be determined in the detailed design…

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