Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Stormwater Management Charge

  As part of Council's commitment to improved stormwater infrastructure maintenance and healthy catchments; a Stormwater Management Charge (SMC) for residential and business premises has been implemented as part of the 2010/11 to 2015/16 Council Management Plan.
  
  The NSW Government introduced legislation in 2006 to enable all local councils to apply a stormwater management charge to residential and business properties, where Council supplies a stormwater service for new and/or additional stor…

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• Invest Ethically

  Your investments may fund activities that are not sustainable and may be contrary to your ethics. Money talks, what is yours saying?
  
  Investing ethically considers your investment's impact on society and the environment as well as its profitability. A study by AMP (June 2006) found that the median ethical investment manager has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 Index over one, two, three and five years to 31 March 2006 (Ethical Investment Association Australasia). So, you can now make money…

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• Car Pool

  If you have to use the car, those regular trips to work, the market or school can be done with others and you'll have more fun, use less petrol, and save money.
  
  If you have to use the car, regular trips we take to work, the market or school can be shared with others (co-workers, neighbours, other students) to reduce our car use. Express lanes, car pool parking spots at work, and online resources to connect you with other people travelling your way (not to mention increasing fuel costs) mak…

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• Reduce and Offset Air Travel Emissions

  A return flight to Europe and back will travel over 25,000 kilometres and emit over 5,000 kilograms of greenhouse gases. So let's fly only when necessary and offset the emissions we have to have.
  
  The truism "Getting there is half the fun" became obsolete with the advent of commercial airlines.' (Henry J. Tillman). We now have another reason to take the slow road and engage in the ancient arts of exploration and conversation. By slowing down and saving up your air-time you ca…

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• Bargo Cemetery

  Bargo cemetery is located at the Northern end of Great Southern Road. Columbarium Wall and Memorial Tree garden allotments are available for the interment of ashes. Only one interment per plot is permitted at Bargo. (Double interments are permitted at Council’s other cemeteries).
  
   
  
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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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• 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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• Wollondilly Mayor urges locals to get tested for Covid-19

  Following the confirmation from NSW Health of a new case of Covid-19 in the Bargo area, Wollondilly Council is urging locals to get tested.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “The fact that we have a Covid-19 case in Wollondilly is a good reminder to be vigilant and get tested if you have any symptoms at all.”
  
  “If you have a cough, a sniffle, a sore throat or a fever, or even if you feel a bit unwell, please get tested.”
  
  “We also need to remember to keep socially distanced, wear a mask where you can’t k…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes mobile tower at Wilton and calls for better connections across the Shire

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed the switching on of a new mobile tower at Wilton and called on the Federal Government to work with them to continue to improve digital connectivity across the Shire.
  
  The Wilton area has long been a black spot in terms of mobile phone coverage with drivers travelling along Picton Road also experiencing their phones dropping out as they pass through the area.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “Residents in Wilton have waited many years for mobile coverage, so it is great t…

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• Petition launched calling for delivery of Picton bypass

  Wollondilly Council, on behalf of its residents, is calling on the NSW Government to commit to, fund and deliver a road bypass for Picton.
  
  Now, together with Nathaniel Smith MP Member for Wollondilly, Council has launched a petition to make sure the voice of the community is heard loud and clear.
  
  The petition was established following a resolution at the November Council meeting and seeks to address significant issues including the traffic chaos that arises in Picton when Victoria Bridge is cl…

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• Ask Us Your Roads Related Question

  Ask the EngineersA big focus for Council is fixing our roads. If you have a question about our road strategy and the work we are doing, submit it below. We will be answering all questions through a series of Facebook posts and eNewsletters. So make sure you are following us online to hear the answer.
  
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• Fire Affected Tree Removal

  Fire Affected Tree Removal on Private Land There are several ways to remove fire affected trees on private land.
  
  1. Trees in imminent Danger of FallingIf trees are in imminent danger of falling and causing damage to life or property, the State Emergency Service (SES) should be contacted on 132 500 or engage a qualified arborist. Evidence should be collected in the form of photos and provided to council as soon practical after the danger has been addressed.
  
  2. Tree Removal RequestTree removal r…

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• Council welcomes bushfire recovery grant for wildlife and habitat projects

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed over $50,000 worth of funding from the Federal Government to support wildlife and habitat recovery following last year’s bushfires.
  
  Council was successful in its grant application for projects involving seed collection, processing, propagation and storage as well as community workshops to discuss bushfire resilient strategies for homes and private properties.
  
  Council will be partnering with Greening Australia and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) in the delivery of…

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• Bridge Closure at Prince Street highlights need for Picton Bypass

  This week’s closure of the historic Victoria Bridge on Prince Street for upgrades by Transport for NSW has once again highlighted the urgent need for a bypass to allow traffic to flow freely through the Picton town centre.
  
  Wollondilly Council on behalf of its residents has set up a petition with the support of State Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith, calling on the NSW Government to commit to, fund and deliver a road bypass for Picton.
  
  A bypass would address the traffic chaos which occurs…

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• Community members to have their say on Landcom’s first Neighbourhood Plan for North Wilton

  Landcom’s draft North Wilton Neighbourhood Plan No.1 is now on exhibition, with community members invited to have their say on how the new neighbourhood will look and what will be included.
  
  This concept is aiming for a 6 Star Green Star Community rating and includes 750 dwellings with a range of lot sizes plus local facilities such as a school, playing field, and public open spaces.
  
  This is part of a series of neighbourhood plans that will be developed for different areas of North Wilton. Thes…

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