Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Animals Lost

  Animal Shelter Opening Hours
   
  
  By appointment only, Monday - Friday & closed weekends.
  
  If you have any questions you can call our Animal Shelter on (02) 4677 1100 or email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au between 8.30am - 4.30pm on weekdays. Weekend contact number is 4677 0462 (strictly for weekends only). 
  
  Payment
  No cash is accepted at the Animal Shelter, all payments must be made by Eftpos/Credit Card only.
  
   
  
  Animals Currently in Shelter
  We get many lost animals dropped off at the Anim…

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• Pets for Purchase

  We have a variety of fun and loving cats and dogs available at our Animal Shelter.
  
   
  
  Animal Shelter Opening Hours
  By appointment only, Monday - Friday & closed weekends.
  
  If you have any questions you can call our Animal Shelter on (02) 4677 1100 or email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au between 8.30am - 4.30pm on weekdays. Weekend contact number is 4677 0462 (strictly for weekends only). 
  
  Payment
  No cash is accepted at the Animal Shelter, all payments must be made by Eftpos/Credit Card onl…

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• Trees on Private Property

  Find out information about what trees can be removed on private property and how to apply before doing so.
  
   
  
  Tree RemovalTrees within the boundaries of a private property may require Council approval to be pruned or removed, depending on the circumstances.
  
  There are a number of circumstances when approval for tree removal is not required within the Wollondilly Local Government Area. However, if you are unsure whether your tree meets the exemption criteria see FAQ's below for full list of…

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• Tree Management Application

  See a list of common questions in regards to the Tree Management Application.
  
   
  
  Lodging a Tree Management ApplicationWhen is a Tree Management Application Needed?You must complete a Tree Management Application (linked below) and pay the relevant fee to get a permit for managing trees. The fees are in accordance with Council's fees and charges 2023/24 (updated each financial year).
  
  You will need approval if:
  
  The tree(s) is not on Council's Exemption List (See FAQ's below for fu…

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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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• Application for Commercial Directional Sign

  While advertising signs are not permitted within the road reserve, signs of a non-promotional nature that serve to provide information relating to the direction towards a feature may be considered.
  
  In accordance with AS1742.5:2017, signs will be restricted to facilities which are likely to be those sought by a significant number of strangers to a district. Typical facilities include:
  
  Town Halls, Civic Centres and Municipal Offices
  Municipal depots and waste facilities
  Hospitals
  Railway and coa…

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• Media Statement – Draft Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan

  Response by Wollondilly Shire Council to the announcement by the NSW Government for a new plan to deliver conservation legacy for Western Sydney.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matthew Deeth has welcomed the release of the draft Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan by the NSW Government last week.
  
  Part of the proposal will include the installation of more than 100 kilometres of koala-exclusion fencing in the Georges River Koala Reserve, which covers parts of Wollondilly.
  
  The plan also includes an investment…

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• Wollondilly Youth Week 2020

  A range of free activities will be available for Wollondilly’s young people this coming school holidays as part of Youth Week celebrations.
  
  Targeted at young people aged 12-24 years, Youth Week is usually celebrated around Australia in April each year.
  
  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year Youth Week was postponed, but the Wollondilly Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) are pleased to announce that they have a number of activities happening in the September/October school holidays.
  
  The theme for…

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• Council welcomes national broadband upgrade and calls for investment in Wollondilly’s future

  Welcoming the Federal Government’s announcement of a $4.5 billion investment in better access to ultra-fast broadband, Wollondilly Council has invited the National Broadband Network (NBN Co) to partner with Council and the community to address current and emerging needs in the area.
  
  The investment will see an increasing number of premises able to access high-speed connections with fibre being rolled out deeper into neighbourhoods, closer to homes and businesses. NBN Co has committed to working…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes $44M commitment to Picton Road upgrades

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s commitment of $44m for the planning and development of the Picton Road upgrade.
  
  In an announcement today, $44 million dollars will be allocated in the 2020-21 NSW Budget.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan said, “It’s great to see a big first step in upgrading this important but dangerous corridor to two lanes in each direction, together with the urgently required upgrade to the Wilton Interchange at the intersection of the Hume Motorway…

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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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• Council urges residents to check their swimming pools

  With drowning the number one cause of death in children under five, Wollondilly Council is reminding residents to check the safety of their swimming pools this summer.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan has highlighted the importance of checking the safety of pools to keep children safe this summer.
  
  “We want to remind everyone to check the safety of their swimming pools as the weather warms up.”
  
  “Whether at home, visiting family and friends or on holiday, we always need to keep a close eye on children when th…

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• Request for Tenders - Kennedy Creek Appin Rehabilitation

  Tender No. 2020/43  
  
  Council invites tenders for the rehabilitation of Kennedy Creek, Appin.
  
  The scope involves the removal of weeds, reshaping and creation of a defined central channel over a 200m length between Toggerai and Church Streets in Appin.
  
  Landscaping consists of a suitable mown grass with some planting either side of the channel to improve maintainability and access for weeding of the channel.
  
  A shared path runs down the western side that requires deviation of the Toggerai Street…

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• Request for Tenders - Repairs, Alterations & Construction of a Smart Working Hub; Old Post Office, Picton

  Repairs, Alterations & Construction of a Smart Working Hub; Old Post Office, Picton 
  
  Tender number  2021/02 
  
  The Old Post Office building located on the corner of Argyle and Menangle Street’s, Picton has over the years performed a range of duties.
  
   
  
  Council is repurposing the building to create a Smart Hub for the community. The Smart Hub will provide a centrally located facility for small business, start-up businesses, community groups and minor events.
  
   
  
  This Tender is for repairs an…

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• Community welcome to join Wollondilly Council meetings in person again

  Wollondilly Council will be welcoming residents back to meetings in the Council Chambers from next week, as Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings begin to ease.
  
  From 9 February 2021 all Community Forums and Council meetings will be open to members of the public in person, as well as via an online webcast.
  
  “It’s our pleasure to throw open the doors and welcome residents to attend our meetings in person once again,” said Mayor Robert Khan. 
  
  Public health restrictions mean the number of att…

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