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• National Parks & Wildlife Services Proposal – Creation of 8 new suburbs within the Wollondilly LG section of the Blue Mountains National Park Reserve

  The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking public comment on a proposal by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) to create eight (8) new Address suburb/ localities in the Blue Mountains National Park reserve, Wollondilly LGA.
  
  Presently, Blue Mountains National Park is both a suburb and a national park reserve.
  
  The NPWS proposal is to divide the current Blue Mountains National Park suburb into 8 new
  suburbs named, Kowmung, Beloon, Jooriland, Burragorang, Valley, Brereton, Kedu…

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• Wollondilly Mayor calls for urgent investment in local infrastructure from WestInvest fund

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has welcomed the announcement of a new $5 billion investment by the NSW Government for western and south-western Sydney, calling for money to be invested in fast tracking infrastructure to support local jobs and economic recovery for the growing Wollondilly area.
  
  The WestInvest fund has been set up by the NSW Government to help build new and improved facilities and local infrastructure to support communities impacted by Covid-19.
  
  The funding has been made availabl…

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• Maintain, downsize and turn off your fridge

  Maintain, downsize and turn off your fridgeRefrigerators and cool rooms consume a lot of energy. The benefit of bringing them up to best practice efficiency is a heavy financial and environmental reward.
  
  Fridges require large amounts of power, and for those businesses with significant refrigeration needs, this is a expensive ongoing cost. However, energy savings of 20% can generally be obtained from regular maintenance and prudent use of refrigerators.
  
  In certain Industries, refrigeration can…

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• Mayor’s Relief Fund available for those needing help with storm clean-up

  Wollondilly Shire Council has opened up the Mayor’s Relief Fund to provide extra support to residents impacted by Saturday’s severe storm event.
  
  Residents from Thirlmere, Tahmoor and Picton who aren’t covered by insurance can now apply for up to $1000 for the clean-up of vegetation and debris caused by the sudden ferocious hailstorm.
  
  This is in addition to assistance already provided by Council such as waiving the green waste tip fee waiver for impacted residents until Sunday 31 October, and t…

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• Jobs, infrastructure & more on the way for Wilton as NSW Government announces Wilton Town Centre rezoning

  The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) has announced the rezoning of the Wilton Town Centre Precinct, which will be the residential, retail, commercial and entertainment centre of the Wilton Growth Area.
  
  The project will mean up to an additional 7,000 new local jobs, 1,600 homes, a new K-12 school, a new public transport terminal, and facilities including libraries, sporting fields, a leisure centre and community facilities will be created at Wilton.
  
  The Town Centre…

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• Western Parkland Councils launch regional data website

  The media release below was issued by Western Parkland City Authority.
  
  Western Parkland Councils launch regional data websiteIn an Australian first, the Western Parkland Councils have united to make the first of their common data sets available to the public in real time.
  
  The data hub is in its initial phase and capturing 3.5 million data points per month to provide a current, regional snapshot of pedestrian and vehicle movement, hyperlocal weather and heat conditions, air and water quality co…

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• New Wollondilly Council a mix of experience and new faces

  After going to the polls on 4 December for the 2021 Local Government Elections, Wollondilly residents can finally congratulate the successful local candidates following confirmation of the new Council by the NSW Electoral Office.
  
  The new look Wollondilly Council will be made up of a balanced mix of experienced returning Councillors and fresh new faces, putting Wollondilly in a strong position to deal effectively with the many challenges ahead.
  
  The elected Councillors include Hilton Gibbs, Judi…

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• Gridlock or unlock? Australians living in the outer suburbs to decide election outcome

  Here is a media release issued by the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
  
   
  
  Monday 21 March 2022 - The pandemic has “challenged the decades-long assumption that CBDs are the beating heart of Australia’s economy” and the “2022 general election provides the opportunity to catch up with the rapid population growth in Australia’s outer suburbs”, says Councillor Matthew Deeth, Chair of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA).
  
  Speaking ahead of the NGAA Congress today (Monday 21 March), Cr Dee…

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• Liveability Funding to enhance community infrastructure in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has been granted $13 million under the Western City Deal Liveability Fund which will go towards delivery of two major community infrastructure projects, the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct redevelopment and upgrades to Tahmoor Sporting Complex.
  
  Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Thanks to the collaboration of Commonwealth, State and 8 local governments we can do more than we’ve ever done for our community. This grant will enable us to build great new infrastructur…

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• Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program outline Council’s refreshed vision for the Shire

  A new Council brings a refreshed focus and vision for the Shire, and Wollondilly residents will soon have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Resourcing Strategy, following Tuesday night’s Council meeting.
  
  The Community Strategic Plan seeks to identify Wollondilly’s priorities for the future, and articulates where we want to be as a community within the next 10 years. It is the highest level plan for Wollondilly Shire Council, and is u…

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• Media Statement - Antill Golf Course

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Antill Golf Course remaining a golf course, confirming that it has no plans to sell off the land at the site and no intent to change its operating model.
  
  “I can categorically confirm our vision is for Antill to remain a golf course and that Council has not even contemplated the potential for it be used for anything other than a golf course,” said Mayor Matt Gould. 
  
  “I understand there are community concerns, and want to put these to be…

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• Community Strategic Plan

  Community Strategic Plan 2033 Download The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) articulates the community's long term vision for the Shire. It is the highest level plan for Wollondilly Shire Council and is used by Council and other agencies and stakeholders to guide policy and service delivery.  Download Plan Read through the plan Strategic Directions The CSP is divided into five strategic directions with supporting aspirations. The aspirations describe what our community would like Wollondilly…

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• New Director for Shire Services welcomed to Wollondilly Council

  Following a competitive recruitment process, Wollondilly Council has appointed a new Director, Shire Services.
  
  Peter Buckley will be leading the newly established Directorate with a key focus on excellence in operational service delivery including roads, parks and recreation, community services, waste & environment and capital project delivery.
  
  CEO Ben Taylor said, “Mr Buckley joins Wollondilly as an experienced customer-focused leader of high performing organisations, and one with a real…

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• Council strongly opposes potential changes to Wilton housing code

  Wollondilly Shire Council has unanimously agreed to object, in the strongest possible terms, to the Department of Planning and Environment’s proposed post exhibition changes to the Wilton Growth Area Housing Complying Development Code.
  
  At the recent Council meeting, Councillors expressed their extreme disappointment upon learning that the Department was considering a number of post exhibition changes to the draft Wilton Code in response to lobbying from the development industry.
  
  Mayor Matt Gou…

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• Westinvest Funds new Performing Arts Centre and Community Hubs in Wollondilly

  Here is a media release from the NSW Government
  
  Wollondilly residents will benefit from a state-of-the-art performing arts centre, a range of new community hubs, better local traffic connections and sports facilities as part of the $5 billion WestInvest Fund.
  
  Premier Dominic Perrottet, Treasurer Matt Kean, Minister for Western Sydney David Elliott and Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman today announced more than $21 million in WestInvest funding to Wollondilly Shire Council for nine…

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