Wollondilly Shire Council

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• A new era for Wollondilly as Council welcomes new Executive Team

  … future for the growing Shire as it moves into a new era.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Our focus is providing the best possible services for the Shire, and this team provides a great mix of skills and experience, with an emphasis on empowering and supporting staff to excel.”
  
  “The new organisational framework has been designed to help us take the next step toward the future; making the changes we need to prepare for the challenges ahead and delivering even higher quality services for the Shire.”
  
  “I…

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• New Manager Infrastructure Operations on board at Wollondilly Shire Council

  … Mr Draper said, “I am very excited to embrace the big challenge of improving the condition of the road network and make Wollondilly an even better place.”
  
  “My vision for Infrastructure Operations is to do everything I can to support our hard-working staff so they can continue to safely and efficiently deliver the best service possible to the community.”
  
  This appointment is another step towards creating a high-performance organisation that will provide excellence in service delivery, building…

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• Community invited to take a look at concept designs for the next stage of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct

  … the architects creating designs that enhance Picton’s heritage.”
  
  “Importantly the concepts appear to strike the right balance, envisioning a new Government Services Building that’s as small as possible in stature, but maximises internal spaces so our staff can effectively serve our growing community, for community uses, as well as office rental to generate funding to pay for the building.” 
  
  “This is a critical project to set Wollondilly up for the future and I know all of Council look forward…

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• Councils urge inclusion in $50 million pothole program

  … common with theirs than the roads of urbanised city councils, but yet again our region finds itself overlooked,” Mayor McMahon said.
  
  “Approximately 20 per cent of our roads network has sustained damage from repeated disasters, with our hard-working staff fighting to manage $200 million worth of repair projects.
  
  “We know from many conversations with our residents how bad it is out there and that road repairs are their top priority. We are desperate for additional resources to enable the repair…

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• Council's Position

  … as the priority growth area. Appin should not be developed before Wilton or before 2036 at the earliest.Councillors have expressed concerned around the Technical Assurance Panel (TAP) process for Greater Macarthur and the non-disclosure that Council staff were requested to sign for the process.The premature rezoning of Appin and the broader Greater Macarthur Growth Area will have a detrimental impact on the economic viability of the Wilton town centre and must be part of a broader sequencing an…

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• Driveways

  … current Fees and Charges for application fee. Applying for ApprovalAs of 22 July 2022 our Road Management Approval - Driveway & Property Entrance has moved online to our Customer Portal. This is to ensure a streamlined process for both our customers and staff.  ACCESSING THE FORMWhen accessing the form you will be prompted to either: log in (for existing Customer Portal Members) or create an account (for new members). Once you complete this step you will be directed to the form.If you need…

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• Wollondilly Council wins National Award for Innovative Service Delivery

  … fully manage their rates account online
  has digitised the onsite sewage management service and building inspections.
  allows for venue booking and management
  manages food and health inspections
  The initiative was implemented by a Project Team made up of staff from IT, Customer Service, Communications and Planning, with additional input from right across the organisation.
  
  Wollondilly has also formed partnerships with a number of other councils who are embarking on a similar journey, including
  
  T…

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• Policies

  … financial pain for some residents.The changes were brought in suddenly in late 2020 by the Department without any meaningful community consultation, and Council is required to follow them despite its objections to some parts of them.Council and Council staff have consistently advocated for greater clarity on the planning controls that would apply to Wollondilly.Please see a detailed summary of the advocacy actions Council has undertaken to date on this issue. View Summary

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• Council partners with Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife in a big win for the local environment

  … 100m2 of weeds and planted 220 local native plants at the Bushtucker Garden at Stonequarry Creek, Picton.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “The Corporate Bush Care Day was a great success, and we have received positive feedback from the attendees and Council staff.”
  
  “I look forward to seeing the program expand in 2023 with regular groups volunteering to work at this site and others such as the Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery and the Bargo River Reserve.”
  
  Council has also received two grants…

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• Full Steam Ahead for 2023 Thirlmere Festival of Steam

  … Transport Heritage NSW CEO Andrew Moritz said, “We’ll have at least six historic engines in steam throughout the weekend at the NSW Rail Museum, including Locomotive 3001; a 120-year-old steam locomotive that’s recently been restored by THNSW volunteers and staff.”
  
  “In addition to steam train rides, visitors can enjoy cab visits, steam machinery, live steam models and more all weekend at the NSW Rail Museum.”
  
  On Saturday 18 March, the NSW Rail Museum will be open with a variety of steam train…

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• Wollondilly Council’s six-monthly progress report is in!

  … sporting groups and facility users.
  Gaining national recognition for our Salesforce project, which is modernising the way we do Customer Service and how we process Development Applications; streamlining our processes for the benefit of customers and staff as we continue to embrace innovation.
  Find out what else we have done here.

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• Our Direction

  … vision, strategic direction, and transformative projects. Continually improve our engagement by evaluating our processes, being flexible, adapting to change, and embracing innovation. Embed a culture of community engagement across Council that ensures staff are proficient and skilled in community engagement to deliver best practice engagement opportunities. Ensure the voice of the customer is at the forefront of Council’s planning and decision-making processes by developing a holistic framework…

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• Road spoil recycling strategy generates savings for Wollondilly Council

  … footpaths for the previous three years.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould noted. “Our community rightly wants Council focussed on making the most of our limited funds so we can invest as much as possible in road repair. I’m very pleased that this report shows our excellent staff are delivering, saving millions of dollars every year by recycling and reusing our roadwork spoil.”
  
  “The recycling and disposal of spoils makes up approximately 10% of our spoil-generating roads and drainage expenditure, with our grea…

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• New Depot in the Works for Wollondilly Council’s Operations

  … support future service delivery for the Shire as it grows.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Our current Depot is unfortunately too small and not fit for purpose to service our growing population.”
  
  “It also doesn't provide the level of facilities our great staff will need to keep delivering the best service for the community into the future.”
  
  “Council has endorsed a recommendation to take the next steps on securing a new location to build a larger, purpose-built Depot to serve us for the coming d…

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• EOI - Principal Contractor, Design & Construct, Stage 2 Government Services Building

  … construction of a new Government Services Building located in Picton town centre under a design and construct model. The development will consist of 4 storeys plus additional basement parking for 80 vehicles. The total floor area of 7,800m2, will house Council staff, its elected members along with a commercial lettable area of 1,000 m2.
  
  Council's vision for this Precinct is for it to become the community, civic, cultural, and economic heart of Wollondilly. It will be a place for cultura…

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