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• Council rejects proposed Mt Taurus development at Menangle

  Wollondilly Council has voted not to support a draft planning proposal at Woodbridge Road Menangle, which would see rezoning of land to allow for significant expansion of the Menangle village.
  
  The draft planning proposal was submitted to Council in April, requesting amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.
  
  Before considering its position, Council held a preliminary round of consultation dur…

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• Request For Tender – Construction of an Inclusive Play Space for Picton Botanic Gardens

  RFT 2023/32This Tender is for the Construction of an Inclusive “District Level” Play Space that includes hard and soft landscape elements and furniture, located in Picton Botanic Gardens.
  
  Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers to supply and install the works and services for the above mentioned. The resulting contract will be a Lump Sum Contract
  
  Obtaining Documentation: Documents may be obtained electronically via the Tenderl…

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• Local Heritage List to preserve the past for future generations

  Aiming to retain a sense of the past for future generations, Wollondilly Shire Council is inviting feedback on proposed updates to the local heritage list in the Wollondilly Local Environment Plan 2011 (LEP).
  
  Over the past three years, community members have helped contribute to a Shire Wide Heritage Study to update existing heritage items and identify potential places and items for heritage listing.
  
  The local heritage list has not been significantly reviewed for 30 years.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould sa…

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• 2024 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly Announced

  Australian artist, Yianni Johns has been announced as the 2024 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
  Yianni Johns has been painting for decades and has held exhibitions of his art in many states of Australia, and internationally in New York, Montreal, Paris and Beijing.
  
  Yianni has a Bachelor of Arts Fine Art from Curtin University and a Master of Arts from Swinburne University.
  
  A confirmed ‘tree-changer,’ since 2018 Yianni has lived with his wife Kristen in Ardlethan, a small village betw…

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• Council invites feedback on updates to Wollondilly’s Local Heritage List

  Wollondilly Shire Council is inviting feedback on a refined planning proposal to update local heritage listings in the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011.
  
  The aim is to ensure Wollondilly’s heritage places are properly identified, documented and managed, so they are conserved for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
  
  The planning proposal has been shaped by the findings and recommendations of the Shire Wide Heritage Study, other relevant heritage studies, and previous communi…

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• South Wilton Precinct Site Plan Proposals to ensure future jobs and liveability for growing community

  Wollondilly Shire Council has a vision to support residential neighbourhoods with infrastructure, commercial spaces and employment areas, and has now endorsed a number of Planning Cells for South Wilton to be placed on public exhibition.
  
  The draft Planning Cells take in the fragmented land within the state mandated Wilton Growth Area that is not already held in singular land ownership within the four main Wilton Precincts.
  
  This will provide an indicative land use plan to guide future landowner…

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• Tourism Connect

  Join us for Tourism Connect, a key networking event aimed at enhancing the visibility and economic growth of the Wollondilly tourism industry.
  
  This is an opportunity for local tourism operators and enthusiasts to share ideas, learn from one another, and build connections that help foster regional tourism.
  
  Event Details:
  
  Admission: Free (light refreshments available)
  Registration: Essential – secure your spot here.
  
  Delivered by the Tourism & Business Support Team at Wollondilly Shire Coun…

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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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• Council calls for Community Members to join Strategic Reference Groups to have their say on the future of Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Shire Council is looking for interested and enthusiastic community members to join its Strategic Reference Groups and Floodplain Risk Management Committee for the new term of Council.
  
  Expressions of Interest are now open for the six Strategic Reference Groups, which will provide meaningful opportunities for community members to engage with Council and share their local knowledge, experience and expertise, as well as for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee.
  
  Council continues to…

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• Proposed Rezoning – Picton Employment Lands

  Preliminary Consultation
  Michael Brown Planning Strategies Pty Ltd has lodged a draft planning proposal with Council to rezone land in Picton for commercial and general industrial uses. It is anticipated that this proposed rezoning will ultimately yield over 1,000 local jobs for Wollondilly.
  
  The proposed changes include:
  
  •            Change in landuse zone from Rural Landscape (RU2) to Productivity Support (E3), General Industrial (E4) and Environment Conservation (C2)
  
  •            Change in…

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• Draft Gas Scare Gun Policy

  Council is inviting feedback on the revised Gas Scare Gun Policy which defines guidelines for their use.
  
  This Policy was last adopted by Council on 16 November 2021. This draft Policy defines guidelines for the use of gas scare guns within Wollondilly Shire to protect the amenity of rural areas, and to reduce potential environmental impacts.
  
  Council recognises that the use of scare guns is a normal part of crop farming and that hearing them is part of living in a rural landscape. We support th…

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• Wollondilly Heritage Planning Proposal - Stage 2

  Feedback is invited on a planning proposal to amend the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to update heritage listings for the Shire and ensure Wollondilly’s heritage places are properly identified, documented and managed. The proposal seeks to remove three items from the heritage list from Schedule 5 and the Heritage Map.
  
  These items include:
  
   ‘Cottage’ at 91 Hawthorne Road, Bargo (Lot 92 DP 10336)
  ‘Farmhouse’ at 160 Dwyers Road, Pheasants Nest (Lot 51 DP 773133)
  ‘Kalinya Gardens and L…

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• Council votes not to support Planning Proposal for Appin Part 2 Precinct

  “Get the infrastructure sorted first” – that was the message from Wollondilly Shire Council as it voted not to support a Draft Planning Proposal received for land on Macquariedale Road and Wilton Road at Appin; noting that although the proposal has strategic merit and aligns with the State planning framework, it does not have site specific merit, with many planning matters remaining unresolved.
  
  In addition to 15,000 homes in Wilton, land is already rezoned for 12,900 homes in Appin as Wollondi…

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• Wood Heaters and Fires

  Solid fuel home heaters are also known as ‘slow combustion heaters/ cookers’, ‘pot belly stoves’, ‘wood fire heaters’ or ‘tile fires’.
  
  Approval is required from Council for the installation of a wood or oil fueled heater, under Section 68 of the Local Government Act, 1993. Wood heaters must be installed in accordance with the Australian Building Code and Australian Standard AS/NZS 2918 to ensure the safety of the house, its occupants and the environment.
  
  If you already have a wood fire heater,…

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• Flying Foxes

  Grey-headed Flying-fox
  
  Species Overview:
  
  The Grey-headed Flying-fox is Australia's largest bat, with a wingspan of up to 1 metre.
  It has dark grey fur on its body, lighter grey fur on its head, and a russet collar around its neck.
  It is a protected native species in Australia.
  
  Ecological Importance:
  
  This species plays a vital role in seed dispersal and pollination over large distances.
  It supports the survival and genetic diversity of ecosystems such as eucalypt forests, rainforests, an…

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