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• Wollondilly Council invites young local women to sign up for training in non-traditional roles

  Expressions of Interest are now open for young women from the Wollondilly Shire who are interested in training for a non-traditional trade.
  
  Wollondilly Shire Council was recently awarded a grant of almost $50,000 from the Department of Communities & Justice to run the Engaging Young Women in Non-Traditional Trades project in 2023/24.
  
  The program will run during August and September 2023. Resume preparation will take place in October ready for participants to access traineeships and apprent…

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• Local projects receive a boost through Council’s Community Grants Program

  … a funding pool of $51,500 to be shared between 30 successful applicants, as well as over $18,000 to support the annual Mayoral School Citizenship Awards and annual community hall rate subsidies.
  
  The grants program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Shire for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “We are very pleased to be able to make these funds available to supp…

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• Annual Report shows Council delivering on projects across the Shire

  … targets have been reached, 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.”
  
  “I am delighted to see so many of our much-anticipated infrastructure projects coming to fruition right across the Shire.”
  
  “Wollondilly residents are now enjoying community spaces such as the impressive multi-purpose…

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• Picton Botanic Gardens Outdoor Performance Stage Now Open

  On 28 March 2024 the Picton Botanic Gardens Outdoor Performance Stage was officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould and Mr Greg Warren MP (representing Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully MP), with Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Hilton Gibbs, CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff in attendance.
  
  This project is co-funded by the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, which helps to create new public open spaces to meet community needs…

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• Huff N' Puff Road Race

  HUFF N' PUFF ROAD RACE - SUNDAY 26 MAY 2024
  Following the Thirlmere Festival of Steam weekend, join us for our famous Huff N' Puff Road Race on Sunday, 26 May, for a unique running experience. The Huff N' Puff will offer competitors and spectators an exclusive steam train ride from Thirlmere to Buxton Station, where competitors will disembark to commence their return race, running against the steam train.
  
  The Huff N' Puff run experience will include:
  
  Museum entry to the NSW…

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• Expressions of Interest (EOI) - Sheehys Creek Road significant landslip remediation – Principal Contractor

  EOI 2024/35
  Description
  Sheehys Creek Road is a Council managed road to the west of Picton and forms the boundary between Oakdale and Lakesland.
  
  The focus site has been subject to several significant events between 2019 through to 2024. As a consequence of these events, the road condition has progressively worsened which has caused:
  
  a) Major down slope embankment failures resulting in partial loss of the road carriageway;
  b) Multiple upslope embankment destabilisations resulting in debris ent…

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• Tickets go live for the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre!

  Tickets are now on sale for the first release shows at the brand-new Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre. The website went live today, featuring information about the gleaming new cultural hub and giving audiences their first opportunity to access online ticket sales for a range of exciting performances in the new venue.
  
  Patrons can go to the new website at www.wollondillypac.com.au to see what is coming up at the Performing Arts Centre, buy tickets or grab a membership package for discounted ti…

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• Christmas in the Gardens

  Join us for a magical evening at Christmas in the Gardens, hosted by Wollondilly Shire Council on Friday, 6 December, in the beautiful Picton Botanic Gardens.
  
  Now celebrating its 6 year, this festive event promises a charming afternoon and evening featuring unique market stalls, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment.
  
  Enjoy photos with Santa, engage in craft activities, and sing along to Christmas carols as we celebrate the holiday season together!
  
  Read more about the event here.

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• WOLLONDILLY’S 2024 STATE OF THE SHIRE REPORT RECEIVED BY NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL

  … indicating that notable progress has been made towards the community’s long-term vision. While more work is still to be done, it is clear that Council is on the right path.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould noted, “Council responded to a series of severe flood and storm events during the reporting period, with many residents impacted while they were still recovering from the emotional and financial effects of the bushfires and lockdowns.”
  
  “With severe damage caused across the road network, we successfully adv…

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• Bushcare Busy Bee

  The Stonequarry Creek native 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 pre-settlement.
  
  Stonequarry Creek is prone to flooding during periods of high rainfall. The creek banks are also impacted by the establishment of invasive weeds such as Tr…

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• Request for Tenders - Sheehys Creek Road significant landslip remediation – Principal Contractor

  … 2024/35
  Please note that this tender is by INVITATION ONLY
  
   
  
  Description
  Sheehys Creek Road is a Council managed road to the west of Picton and forms the boundary between Oakdale and Lakesland.
  
  The focus site has been subject to several significant events between 2019 through to 2024. As a consequence of these events, the road condition has progressively worsened which has caused:
  
  a) Major down slope embankment failures resulting in partial loss of the road carriageway;
  
  b) Multiple upslope…

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• WOLLONDILLY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER NEXT STEPS FOR BARGO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE AT MARCH COUNCIL MEETING

  Wollondilly Shire Council will decide the next steps for the Bargo Waste Management Centre, which has reached landfill capacity, as they consider a report at the March meeting recommending the site be closed in June 2025 to allow for the necessary remediation.
  
   
  
  The Bargo Waste Management Centre has been operating for over 60 years and has adapted to changing legislative environmental requirements, with Council managing to extend its life a number of times.
  
   
  
  In February 2024, Council resol…

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• PICTON – Commemorative Asset Naming – Don Jones Stage

  … Thirlmere and contributed to the building of the current church. 
  
  Don spent thousands of hours volunteering at Picton High School, working with the Performing Arts Department to make improvements to their hall. He assisted in making it a great venue for events and was responsible for a number of improvements.  
  
  Don coordinated the lighting and audio for many years at the community Christmas Carols in Picton, Thirlmere, Bargo and The Oaks. Don volunteered his time and expertise to direct the P…

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• Bargo Waste Management Centre to close in June for remediation of the site

  The Bargo Waste Management Centre, which has reached landfill capacity under NSW EPA requirements, will be permanently closed after Sunday 8 June 2025 to allow for the necessary remediation of the site.
  
   
  
  At Tuesday night’s meeting, Wollondilly Shire Council was left with no choice but to endorse the closure of the 60-year-old facility to make way for the remediation works to proceed.
  
   
  
  Landfill remediation at the Bargo Waste Management Centre will include safely containing the waste in acco…

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• Visit Wollondilly

  … Did you know there are 34 towns and villages in the Shire and Thirlmere is home to the NSW Rail Museum, Australia's largest collection of heritage rolling stock, state-of-the-art facilities, interactive exhibits for children and a great range of events including a Day Out With Thomas.
  
  To find out more about what to see and do head to Visit Wollondilly or like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
  
   

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