Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Wollondilly’s new Performing Arts Centre and Cultural Precinct is one step closer to reality

  Wollondilly’s amazing new 350+ seat Performing Arts Centre is one step closer to becoming a reality, following independent approval of the development application by the NSW Planning Panel last week.
  
  Council is now calling for tenders for the construction of the Performing Arts Centre, which is the crucial next phase of Stage 1 of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  The beautiful new building will provide a state-of-the-art local venue for music, theatre, exhibitions and civic events, and will…

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• Massive tourism and events boost for Wollondilly as planning rules changed

  Wollondilly is becoming a year-round vibrant tourist destination, boosting the local economy by creating new jobs and income opportunities in the Shire thanks to changes to the local planning framework set to come into effect this Friday.
  
  “This is a huge win for our community, particularly our rural land owners, and means our Shire is open for business”, said Mayor Matt Gould. 
  
  Council has updated its planning controls to grow the visitor economy, enabling a more diverse range of development,…

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• Wollondilly Mayor condemns State Government’s latest announcement on Dam Wall raising

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has once again spoken out against the NSW State Government’s plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall following yesterday’s announcement by Premier Dominic Perrottet declaring it a critical state significant infrastructure project.
  
  Mayor Gould said that the announcement by the Premier, which gives final approval to raise the dam wall to the NSW Planning Minister, removed the ability for the project's planning approval decisions to be scrutinised by the community…

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• Research

  'Beyond the Edge: Australia's First National Peri-Urban Conference' - Presentations are now available online and can be accessed at Latrobe University.
  
  DownloadsSydney Peri-Urban 2015 Action Plan
  
  Sydney Peri-Urban Network - Issues Paper (PDF) (2.04MB)
  
  Environment Panel Advisory Paper for the Greater Sydney Commission.pdf
  
  Agri Reference Group NSW - Response to Draft Metropolitan Strategy NSW (PDF) (207.69KB)
  
  Rural Land Use in Wollondilly (PDF) (510.19KB)
  
  Yarra Ranges Biodive…

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• Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition Winners Announced

  The winners of Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Spring Garden Competition were announced last night during a presentation at the Bargo Community Hall.
  
  The 2020 Garden Competition had entries from residents businesses, community groups and schools, from all around the Shire.
  
  The judges toured every garden in the competition.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I’d like to congratulate all the talented gardeners who took part in this year’s competition.”
  
  “It has been a difficult year, but seeing these…

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• Bushfire Community Grants Program open to Wollondilly residents

  Funding of up to $2000 is now available to 32 bushfire impacted residents in the Wollondilly Shire whose properties were devastated by the Green Wattle Creek bushfires of 2019/20.
  
  The Bushfire Community Grants Program will provide one off funding towards purchases through approved local suppliers for the revitalisation of bushfire affected residential land.
  
  Sponsored by the Resilience NSW Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund, the program will have the additional benefit of boosting…

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• $65,000 of Bushfire Community Grants will support residents, wildlife and local businesses

  Wollondilly Council has provided funding for 33 bushfire impacted residents through the Bushfire Community Grants Program, with the funds going directly into the local economy.
  
  A total of over $65,000 has been made available to spend at approved local suppliers to help restore bushfire affected residential land following the Green Wattle Creek Fire.
  
  The program was sponsored by the Resilience NSW Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund and will allow Wollondilly’s most severely impact…

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• The future of Wilton looks greener with release of Development Control Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the release of the Wilton Development Control Plan (DCP) by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
  
  In a win for Wollondilly and future Wilton residents, the Wilton DCP incorporates green building design, more trees, and protections for the local koala population and habitat, while enhancing the natural beauty and landscape of Wilton and its surrounds.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “This plan will help ensure that Wilton is a great place to live f…

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• Place, Landscape & Environment Strategic Reference Group

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• Shire Hall Update - Kitchen & Amenities

  After a substantial amount of work, including restoration of some original features that were uncovered along the way, the Shire Hall Early Works program has been completed and we are moving into the next phase. Council has recently engaged a builder to construct a new kitchen and toilet amenities. These will be located on the library side of the main hall. The Council meeting chambers will also be relocated from the current Administration Building to the space formerly occupied by the Family Da…

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• Council calls for passionate community members to join Strategic Reference and Advisory Groups

  Wollondilly Council is committed to engaging with the community on key matters and strategic priorities, so is looking for interested community members to join a series of Strategic Reference Groups and Advisory Groups.
  
  Expressions of Interest are now open for anyone interested in joining one of the groups, with an opportunity for residents to share their local knowledge, experience and expertise for the benefit of their community.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council has set up a new structure of…

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• Early Community Feedback sought on Menangle draft Planning Proposal

  Wollondilly Council is seeking early community and stakeholder feedback on a draft planning proposal which, if approved, would lead to the expansion of the existing Menangle Village.
  
  Submitted to Council for consideration by Mulpha Australia Limited, the proposal outlines requested amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.  
  
  Council has not considered or formed a view on the proposal.
  
  The p…

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• Wollondilly Council launches biggest ever tourism campaign, spreading the message to “Love the Dilly”

  Wollondilly Council is launching the largest tourism campaign it has ever delivered, extending the successful ‘Love the Dilly’ campaign to promote the Shire as a visitor destination to support economic recovery.
  
  Thanks to $600,000 funding from the State and Federal Governments’ Bushfire Local Recovery Fund to support local job creation and community recovery, Council will run an intensive 12-month campaign from 28 July 2022 to increase awareness of Wollondilly and grow visitor numbers, alongsid…

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