Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Waste Service Options

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• CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY CLUB RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT - News from Bingara Gorge Metro

  Set to become South West Sydney’s newest destination location, Metro Property Development’s (Metro) $50 million Bingara Gorge Country Club has received development approval from Wollondilly Shire Council.
  
  The modern pavilions style venue, designed by award winning Sydney based design practice H&E architects will accommodate between 800 – 1000 people, comprising a family bistro and bar, large outdoor kids play area, beer garden, sports bar and multiple function spaces.
  
  Nestled on a 7,280m²…

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• Local Waste Facilities

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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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• 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.
  
  Register here

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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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• Draft Amendment to Wilton South East Precinct Stage 1 Planning Agreement

  Council has received a Draft VPA Amendment from Country Garden Wilton East Pty Ltd (Risland) for the Wilton South East Precinct Stage 1 Development at 990 Picton Road, Wilton.
  
  Council originally entered into the Planning Agreement (VPA) with Walker Corporation on 5 August 2019 for 696 residential lots.
  
  The Draft Amendment seeks to:
  
  Relocate a commentative walk from the southern side of Hornby Street to be incorporated into Wilton Recreation Reserve.
  Amend timing of delivery of Local Park LP1a…

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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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• National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration

  National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
  Date: Monday 26 May 2025
  Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Location: Lakeside Lawn, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
  Registration: Register via Humanitix
  
  All local community members to come together to commemorate National Sorry Day.
  
  This special event honours the strength of Stolen Generations survivors and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through storytelling, connection, and shared experiences.
  
  T…

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• Use Plants to Remove Toxins

  Is your living space giving you 'sick building syndrome'? Treat it with a collection of plants that absorb toxic chemicals. They're good for your soul - and good for your health.
  
  In the drive to make our homes energy-efficient we have become better at sealing the indoors from the outdoors to keep temperatures even and lighten the load on the energy systems used to heat and cool our houses. However, this can lead to poor indoor air quality and our health can suffer from the build-…

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• Alcohol Free Zones

  What is an Alcohol-Free Zone?An alcohol- free zone is an area where it is illegal to consume alcohol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any person seen drinking in an alcohol- free zone may have the alcohol in their possession immediately seized and tipped out or otherwise disposed of by Police.  Once established each alcohol- free zone is in place for a maximum of four years.
  
  Wollondilly Shire Council uses alcohol- free zones in some areas to prevent street drinking and improve public safety. The…

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• Mayoral Fishing Competition Registration Form

  The Children's Mayoral Fishing Competition will return again for the Australia Day Celebrations 2024.
  
  COMPETITION DETAILS
  Location: Silt Pond - Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Rd (Adjacent to Children's Playground)
  Time: 8.30am - 11.30am (30 Minute Time Slots) 
  Registration: 8.00am
  Certificate Presentation: 11.45am
  
  Please complete the form below OR head to the Silt Pond to register for the Fishing Competition from 8.00am on Australia Day. Please ensure you have read the Terms & C…

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• Nest Boxes installed in Council Parks and Reserves

  Wollondilly Council has recently installed 40 nest boxes in local parks and reserves across the Shire to assist with wildlife recovery after last summer’s bushfires and other threats.
  
  The nest boxes will provide homes for many of the Shire’s native animals at locations including Lyn Gordon Reserve at Thirlmere, Bargo Sportsground, Thirlmere Sportsground, Scotcheys Reserve at Silverdale, Picton Botanical Gardens and Willis Park at The Oaks.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Many of Austral…

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• Call for Australia Day Nominations in Wollondilly

  Do you know someone who provides an outstanding contribution to the Wollondilly community?
  
  Council is calling for nominations of people who live and volunteer in Wollondilly who would be worthy recipients of an Australia Day Award.
  
  It may be someone who runs the local sporting group or volunteers with the fire brigade, or someone who helps out at the school or the local RSL branch.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I am pleased to see that Australia Day celebrations are still going ahead in 2021, even…

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• Council seeks feedback on managing impact of Picton’s camp of threatened Grey headed Flying Foxes

  The Grey Headed Flying Fox camp in Picton has expanded to over 15,000 individuals and is the largest the camp has been since monitoring started in 2013.
  
  Wollondilly Council is looking into ways to help neighbouring residents deal with the impacts created by the camp.
  
  Council is limited in what activities can be undertaken around the camp by Threatened Species Licensing provided by the State Government. This means no works can be undertaken around the camp during this current period of birthing…

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