Wollondilly Shire Council

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• PICTON BOTANIC GARDENS PLAYSPACE AND AMENITIES NOW OPEN

  … Gardens playspace and amenities were officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould and Local Member for Hume Angus Taylor MP. Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Blair Briggs, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  It was a great day for fun and play with the community invited along to enjoy the playground facilities and a sausage sizzle. 
  
  This project is part of our huge investment into parks, sportsgrounds and community fac…

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• WOLLONDILLY DA TIMES FASTEST IN GREATER SYDNEY!

  … table shows Council’s performance in regard to lodgement and determination of development applications, with Wollondilly coming out on top despite having the fourth highest number of determinations.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “I’d like to congratulate the staff at Wollondilly Shire Council for achieving this fantastic result. The Development Approval process relies not only on our fantastic Development Services Team, but many other teams across the organisation, from Customer Service, to Waste and…

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• Barrallier Park Water Play Unveiled

  The Barrallier Park small-scale water play facility was unveiled and tested on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Judy Hannan MP and Councillors.  CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “The water play facility will be open to the public for use when the weather warms up in September. We will hold a community celebration at that time.”
  
  “I’m excited for the kids of The Oaks and surrounds who will get to cool down in this fun and vibrant…

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• Picton to Tahmoor Shareway - now complete

  … shareway. 
  
  The shareway was officially opened on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Michael Banasik, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, Cr Paul Rogers, Cr Suzy Brandstater and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The new shareway will deliver the 2.4km missing pedestrian link between the two town centres and drastically increase pedestrian safety by providing a safe path, offset from the road’s edge.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said,…

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• Old Menangle School Site Now Open

  On 1 August 2024 the Old Menangle School site was officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Michael Banasik, and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The community was invited along to try out the new playground facilities and have a look at the amazing rejuvenated Old Menangle School building.
  
  The multi-use space will become a destination park for families to visit, stay and play for the da…

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• Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day

  … more - we have a large variety of trees species that support our unique wildlife including threatened species like koalas and glossy black cockatoos. The plants available are grown by our amazing volunteers.
  
  Pop in and have a chat with our friendly staff who can help pick the right plants for you.
  
  The nursery is located on Wonga Rd Picton behind the animal shelter. Put it in your calendar – we would love to see you there!

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• Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould returned for new Council term, with resounding vote of confidence from community

  … sure that Wollondilly receives the infrastructure it needs as we manage the growth challenges we are facing, whilst protecting the unique village character and semi-rural lifestyle that we all love about the Shire.”
  
  “I will work with Councillors and staff to continue the record investments into our roads to address the historic backlog of work on the Shire’s 890km road network, and advocate for the NSW Government to take responsibility for our major connecting roads as they do in our neighbour…

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• Council seeks community input on the future of Waste Management in Wollondilly

  … the frequency of bin collections.
  
  The questionnaire is now available on Council’s Your Say page with hard copy questionnaires available from Council’s Customer Service Centre and Wollondilly Library Services in Picton.
  
  Residents can also chat with staff at pop-up kiosks at locations around the Shire including Silverdale, The Oaks, Bargo, Appin and Picton.

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• WOLLONDILLY’S 2024 STATE OF THE SHIRE REPORT RECEIVED BY NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL

  … successful delivery of our biggest ever Transport Capital Works Program.”
  
  “Other important outcomes include the establishment of a Mobile Recovery and Resilience Van to help prepare the community for any future weather events.”
  
  “I’d like to commend our staff for all their hard work delivering for the community during this period,” he said.
  
  “We’ve made great progress, but there is still much more to do and this new Council is working hard to deliver for our community.”
  
  Another highlight of t…

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• WOLLONDILLY COUNCIL’S DRAFT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY OUT FOR REVIEW

  … been achieved already through the 2022 Community Engagement Strategy and related Action Plan; including significantly increased registrations on Your Say Wollondilly, a stronger focus on accessibility and inclusion, and offering ongoing training for staff to improve their community engagement skills.
  
  Some of the areas for continued or renewed focus include: continuing to review the Your Say Wollondilly website to make sure it is user friendly, strengthening follow up with participants to share…

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• $1.5 billion in local infrastructure for Appin a step closer as IPART releases draft assessment of Appin Contributions Plan

  … plan linked to the delivery of housing.”
  
   
  
  “Providing local infrastructure for a new community comes with significant cost, so Council is looking to make sure this is in place before people move into the Growth Area.”
  
   
  
  “I’d like to thank Council staff for their work on this important plan for ensuring the provision of adequate local infrastructure for our growing community.” 
  
   
  
  “Council will continue to work with IPART to address their recommendations.”
  
   
  
  The draft Appin Contributions…

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• Introduction to Native Plant Propagation

  Propagating your own plants from seed or cuttings can be a rewarding and cost effective way to spruce up your garden, improve diversity and provide food and habitat for local native insects and animals.
  
  Have a chat with Council staff at the Wollondilly Community Nursery to find out tips on propagation and potting mixes, treating different seeds for dormancy, seed sowing and techniques for preparing cuttings.
  
  Register here

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• Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day

  … restoration work like tree planting and land revegetation can have more. We have a large variety of trees species that support our unique wildlife including threatened species like koalas and glossy black cockatoos.
  
  Pop in and have a chat with our friendly staff who can help pick the right plants for you. We are open from 9am – 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and all the plants available are grown by our amazing volunteers. The nursery is located on Wonga Rd Picton behind the animal shelter. …

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• Proposed Integrated Development - 35 Stirling Drive WILTON

  … regard, your comments should be restricted to the proposed development.
  
  Under S10.4 of the EP&A Act, any person making a submission is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts ($1000 or more) made to any local Councillor or staff member within 2 years of making of the submission. If the application or gift is made after the submission, a disclosure must be made within 7 days of that donation or gift having been made. Details of information required in the disclosure ca…

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• Proposed Integrated Development - 115 Mount View Close RAZORBACK

  … regard, your comments should be restricted to the proposed development.
  
  Under S10.4 of the EP&A Act, any person making a submission is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts ($1000 or more) made to any local Councillor or staff member within 2 years of making of the submission. If the application or gift is made after the submission, a disclosure must be made within 7 days of that donation or gift having been made. Details of information required in the disclosure ca…

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