Wollondilly Shire Council

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• DRAFT HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGY ENDORSED FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION

  The Greater Macarthur Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been endorsed for public exhibition at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, with community members now able to have their say on the strategy.
  
  The need for a social health and wellbeing strategy was identified in Council’s Operational Plan in response to the State Government’s rezoning of Greater Macarthur for urban development. This includes Appin in the Wollondilly Shire.
  
  With more than 20,000 new dwellings planned for Appin, the resident p…

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• Community to have their say on Bargo Sportsground Master Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed the draft Bargo Sportsground Master Plan to go on public exhibition - the next step towards ensuring the sportsground remains a central hub for sport and recreation in the community for years to come.
  
  The development of the Bargo Sportsground Master Plan began in August 2024, with the first phase of community consultation providing feedback that informed the approach. Council will now go back to the community to make sure the proposed Master Plan is on tra…

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• Sydney Peri Urban Network (SPUN)

  The Sydney Peri Urban Network (SPUN) represents twelve Councils that border metropolitan Sydney. SPUN was established in 2013 in response to concerns about the lack of a comprehensive vision for the peri urban region and consists of the following Councils:
  
  Aim:SPUN is a leader in advocating for peri urban issues at the state and national level.
  
  Vision:Sydney and surrounding regions' Peri Urban Council areas are recognised as being part of New South Wales solution for managing growth while…

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• Visit Wollondilly

  WelcomeWollondilly, on the south western outskirts of Sydney and at the foothills of the Southern Highlands, is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and rural pastures.
  
  Its 2,560 square kilometres stretch from Bargo in the south, Appin and Menangle in the east, Warragamba in the north with the Nattai wilderness, Yerranderie and Burragorang Valley to the west.
  
  Wollondilly is rich in Indigenous and European history, with the earliest inhabitants being the Gundangurra and Tharawal people.
  
  At…

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• About Us

  About Us
  Wollondilly Shire is located on the south western outskirts of Sydney at the foothills of the Southern Highlands and is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and rural pastures.  It's 2,560 square kilometres stretch from Yanderra in the South, Appin and Menangle in the East, Warragamba in the North, and the Nattai wilderness, Yerranderie and Burragorang Valley to the West.
  
  The original inhabitants of the Wollondilly area were the Gundangurra, Dharawal and Darug Aboriginal peopl…

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• Eat Organic Food

  Too many pesticides, herbicides and fungicides in your food? Try eating organic.
  
  Organic food certification requires that crops and livestock are grown and reared naturally, without artificial fertilisers, synthetic pesticides, chemical feeds, growth-promotion drugs or routine antibiotics. As a result, organic produce is chemical-free, often higher in the nutrients and minerals our bodies require, and most importantly, it can taste better. Also, meat derived from free-range and organic farms co…

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• Avoid Eating Endangered Fish

  Avoid eating over-fished and threatened fish species.
  
  Increasing our awareness of which fish are being harvested to the brink of extinction, can help us modify our fish eating and buying habits and cease plundering an invisible ecosystem that is in a state of stress and serious decline. Becoming aware of the impact of caged fisheries on our estuaries, bays, oceans, pond systems and wetlands will help us make informed choices next time we are at the fishmongers.
  
  How to do it now!
  Eat sustainabl…

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• Eco Aid and Travel

  Travel and work with local communities to protect endangered species, enhance the local environment and support the social and economic wellbeing of the communities we visit.
  
  Often we pass through a country without ever sitting down with a local, understanding their life and lending a hand. Spending time to assist the local people in the developing world, to survive, rebuild or protect their natural wilderness is a precious gift and can be an unforgettable experience.
  
  How to do it now!
  Volunte…

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• Immerse Yourself in Nature

  Go hiking, bird watch, swim in the sea or simply enjoy nature and your connection to it. It's good for the body and great for the soul.
  
  We are blessed with a fantastic natural environment, with so many beautiful places for us to explore right on our doorstep. So organise a family picnic at a local park, pop down to the beach for a day or walk along a river or through a forest. Take a deep breath and be thankful for nature's wonders.
  
  How to do it now!
  There are over 3000 national and…

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• Use Public Transport

  Buses, trains and trams all use far less resources than cars. Increased use will lead to a better service and you can read, listen and relax as you go to and fro.
  
  Efficiency, civility and community are characteristics of cities with well-run, resourced and patronised public transport systems. Trains and trams are 40 times more energy-efficient than cars (and 90 times more efficient than aircraft). So, as we try to reduce our personal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions from car and aircraf…

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• Ride a Bike

  Stay fit, focused and firm and help save the world. Explore bike paths, cycle groups and ride any blues away.
  
  Bicycles are simply the most efficient form of transport. They produce no waste and improve our health and wellbeing. If we all used a bike to get to work and visit friends and family or went on cycling holidays instead of road trips, it would have an immediate and profound effect on our fossil fuel use and contribution to climate change. Finally, as if all this is not compelling enough…

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• Join Book Lovers Across the State in NSW Reads

  Wollondilly Library invites book lovers in Wollondilly Shire and beyond to join NSW Reads – a statewide online book club and one of New South Wales’ largest reading programs.
  
  Coordinated by the New South Wales Public Library Association, NSW Reads will see book lovers across the state reading Andrew Pippos’ debut novel, Lucky's.
  
  Central to the theme of Lucky’s is the iconic Greek milk bar/café businesses, found in many Australian towns and suburbs.
  
  In the current climate of uncertainty a…

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• Pop Up Clinic at Bargo Tomorrow

  South West Sydney Health has responded quickly to local case locations and agreed to arrange a pop up facility at Bargo Sportsground tomorrow (Sunday), following requests from Council and Nathaniel Smith MP.
  
  The pop up clinic will be open from 8am to 8pm with entry from Tylers Road and an exit via Radnor Road, with traffic control in place to direct vehicles.
  
  “Thank you to South West Sydney Local Health District for such fast action and Nathaniel Smith MP for working hard for our area to make…

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• Mayor encourages vigilance as Covid-19 cluster spreads

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan is urging locals to stay calm but remain cautious as they follow the current public health advice.
  Wollondilly Council is once again taking measures to keep residents, visitors and staff safe during this latest Covid-19 event, relying on guidelines from NSW Health and systems established during last year’s outbreak.
  
  “Our priority is to keep the Wollondilly community safe during the current Covid-19 situation,” Mayor Khan said.
  
  “Unfortunately this is a highly conta…

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• Disaster Assistance for Wollondilly after Damaging Storm

  The joint media release below was issued by Minister McKenzie & NSW Minister Elliott.
  
  Disaster assistance is now available in the local government area of Wollondilly, New South Wales, following a severe weather event on Saturday 23 October 2021.
  
  Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
  
  Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said heavy rainfall…

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