Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) Waste Service

  Food Organics and Garden Organics (commonly referred to as FOGO) is a kerb side waste collection service where residents place food waste in the green-lid garden organics bin instead of the red-lid garbage bin. The food and organics waste is then processed and recycled into nutrient rich compost, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
  
  Wollondilly does not currently offer the FOGO service however, the NSW Government’s Waste and Sustainable Material Strategy 2041, which was adopted in 202…

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• BLOOM | Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair 2024

  We are calling all plant lovers and gardening enthusiasts to come along to BLOOM:  Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair on Sunday 3 November, from 8am – 2pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton.
  
  The Expo will feature a main stage with live entertainment, informative gardening workshops and demonstrations throughout the day, including the announcement of the Spring Garden Competition winners for 2024!
  
  BLOOM will also welcome an array of market stalls specialising in gardening…

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• Development Forms and Information A-Z

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  Adjoining Property Owners Details (PDF)
  
  Adjoining Property Owners Details (Online)
  
  Application for Approval to Operate a Sewage Management System (PDF)
  
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  Bingara Gorge / Nangarin Vineyard Estate Community Association - Fact Sheet (PDF_
  
  Bond Release Application (PDF)
  
  Building Information Certificate Application (Online Planning Portal)
  
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  Certification Guide (PDF)
  
  Certification Service Agreement (PDF)
  
  Construction Certificate Checklist (PDF)
  
  Construction Certificate (Online Planning Por…

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• Building

  Information on building swimming pools, secondary dwellings, sheds, driveways and more.

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• Sheds

  To determine whether approval is required to construct a Shed, first check on the State Environmental Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008 to determine if the work you are proposing is exempt development. 
  
  If you don't satisfy the set criteria, approval is required for the Shed before any work commences on site. It is always best to talk to Council in the early stages of planning to check what the requirements may be as well as checking out our information on the various…

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• Stormwater Drainage Issues

  Stormwater Issues on private property are a common issue throughout NSW. Stormwater is rainwater that runs off surfaces such as lawns, roads, roofs, carparks and natural ground surfaces.
  
  Stormwater that is unable to enter the underground drainage system will find is natural way to the nearest watercourse via overland flow paths. The overland flow paths are typically natural depressions (that often occur through private property), open channels, roadways and public reserves.
  
  Property Owner’s Re…

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• Unauthorised Building Works

  Unauthorised building works are any building works that were undertaken without the correct planning, building and/or plumbing approvals and can include patios, sheds, brick fences, retaining walls as well as building alterations or additions.
  
  If you carry out work without a permit, you may be required to re-do the work and obtain the required approvals or remove/demolish the illegal works. Rectifying illegal building works can be costly and there may also be increased fees if you are issued wi…

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• R U OK? Brekkie to bring together Tradies, Businesses, State and Local Government

  Local tradies can enjoy a free breakfast, find out more about health and wellbeing, and celebrate their contribution to the region’s economy for R U OK? Day this year.
  
  The R U OK? Tradies’ Brekkie will be hosted by Wollondilly Shire Council, Picton Chamber of Commerce, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Office of Nathaniel Smith, MP and will run from 5am to 9am on Thursday 8 September at Victoria Park, Menangle Street, Picton.
  
  This is an opportunity for tradies to catch up with each other as…

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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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• Passing Compliance

  Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Passing Compliance Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Considerations Structures within pool enclosures A child-resistant barrier is required by the Swimming Pool Act 1992 to separate any residential type building from the swimming pool at all times. A detached or attached garage, laundry, shed, BBQ area, clothes line or any structure not primarily associated to the pool is incl…

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• Stormwater Pollution Control at Home

  Gutters and drains take rainwater from our streets straight into creeks and rivers. So when it rains, stormwater runoff can carry with it pollution from around our homes and streets into the waterways we swim in and where animals and plants live.
  
   
  
  What You Can Do
  Put your cigarette butts and other litter in the bin.
  Pitch in and help clean up littered areas.
  If there is no bin handy, hold onto your litter until you find one.
  Try to wash your vehicle on a grassy area or over gravel.
  Sweep your…

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• Cultivate water saving habits

  Water saving habits are those easy-to-learn daily behaviours that can save us thousands of litres (and dollars) during the course of our lives.
  
  Thousands of litres of pure fresh water are wasted every day by bad habits we have all developed. While the water we use at home may seem trivial (only 7 per cent of all water used in Australia) its conservation is a step toward increasing our knowledge and respect for this precious, life-giving resource - a resource all the living systems around us als…

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• Help Protect Our Coast

  Keeping our fragile coastal ecosystems healthy and vibrant preserves the unique natural beauty of Australia.
  
  Since the 1970’s, many coastal regions of this country have been regenerated from bare rock walls and flat sand to the diverse sand dunes and functioning ecosystems of today. Healthy meadows of sea grass reach out from the coast supporting further vibrant ecosystems under the water.
  
  These natural assets and features of our local environment make Australian coastal areas a great place to…

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• Join a Bushcare / Landcare Group

  Community groups are helping to rehabilitate weed choked native vegetation, enabling it to regenerate and thus, restoring native biodiversity. Find your local group and lend a hand.
  
  Years of neglect have stripped our urban creeks, parks and roadways of vibrant indigenous vegetation. It's time for us to remedy this erosion of our natural heritage. We can bring a diverse range of birds and creatures into our daily lives and would be creating a sustainable living space in step with Australian…

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