Wollondilly Council has called on the NSW Government to honour the agreement to install a signalised pedestrian crossing near Picton High School.
The agreement included a network of footpaths and a signalised crossing for pedestrians to safely navigate the Shire’s busiest road and access the school.
The proposal had been formalised through a letter from Schools Infrastructure to Council, which was subsequently considered and approved by the Local Traffic Committee in November 2020.
However, S…
Switch off un-used appliancesBy switching off equipment when it is not in use, we save energy and money. It is that simple.
Just as we don’t leave our cars idling when not in use, the idea that office equipment and appliances should be idling away on standby in case we need them is a recipe for power wastage and high electricity bills. It is estimated that the power used by office machines in standby mode is 6% of office energy use.
By acting to switch off your un-used appliances, you can recl…
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…
It’s time to get ready for a bright and festive holiday period, with entries now open for Wollondilly Council’s 2021 Christmas Lights Competition.
Established in 1998, the Christmas Lights Competition has been held annually for more than twenty years, with residents and businesses from right across the Shire repeatedly lighting up their properties to embrace the Christmas spirit.
While 2021 has been another challenging year for the Wollondilly community recovering from the impacts of an extend…
Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking quotations for a contractor to manage and operate a Smart Working Hub / Co-working Space in Picton which is at the centre of the Wollondilly Shire LGA.
The proposed site will be the Old Post Office building which is located on the corner of Argyle and Menangle Street's, Picton.
The Smart Hub has the potential to provide a centrally located co-working facility for small business, start-up businesses, community groups, government agencies and minor ev…
Request for Tender 2022/02This Tender is for the provision of the replacement of existing polycarbonate roofing and associated repairs now required due to storm damage sustained at Wollondilly Leisure Centre, 434 Argyle Street Picton NSW.
Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers only for the procurement of the works and services above. The resulting contract will be a Lump Sum Contract.
The Leisure Centre will continue operations…
The village of Thirlmere will come alive with the welcome return of the much loved Thirlmere Festival of Steam this March.
Building on 30 years of proud history, the new look festival will take place over two days and feature more steam locomotives than ever before.
The festival is being delivered thanks to a new partnership between Wollondilly Shire Council and Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the NSW Rail Museum.
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “We’re proud to be able to host the sta…
Request for Tender 2022/07This Tender is for the Design & Construction of RFS The Oaks Training Centre Upgrade, 33 McIntosh Street, The Oaks. Wollondilly Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from suitable qualified and experienced Design and Construct Contractors for the procurement of the works and services.
Request for Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
Closing DateThe tender closing date is 2:30pm Tuesday 5 April 2022.
Wollondilly Council will apply for funding for a range of halls, community assets and sporting facilities to benefit the whole Shire through the NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
At Tuesday night’s meeting, Council endorsed a list of proposed competitive and non-competitive infrastructure projects across the Shire that will improve the lifestyles of residents in local communities and support economic recovery.
Under the program, Council has been allocated a guaranteed $22 million…
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light on 20, 21 & 22 May 2022.
After almost three years of Covid-19 cancellations, Wollondilly Council is bringing the festival back, bigger and better than ever. With a range of events and activities happening over the three days, there will be something to entertain everyone.
Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the return of the festival, which has traditionally been one of the biggest eve…
With less than two weeks to go, Wollondilly is buzzing with anticipation for the Illuminate Festival of Art & Light in Picton on Saturday 21 May.
Council is calling for expressions of interest from potential buskers and street performers to be a part of this vibrant festival.
Wollondilly Mayor, Matt Gould said, “We are looking for acts such as acoustic guitar, vocals, drama, dance or mime.”
“We really want the streets to come alive for this year’s festival, complementing the building proj…
Local tradies can enjoy a free breakfast, find out more about health and wellbeing, and celebrate their contribution to the region’s economy for R U OK? Day this year.
The R U OK? Tradies’ Brekkie will be hosted by Wollondilly Shire Council, Picton Chamber of Commerce, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Office of Nathaniel Smith, MP and will run from 5am to 9am on Thursday 8 September at Victoria Park, Menangle Street, Picton.
This is an opportunity for tradies to catch up with each other as…
Wollondilly Shire Council was proud to host the first ever BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair on Sunday 30 October under sunny skies at the Picton Botanic Gardens.
The event, which attracted over 2000 attendees on the day, featured over 30 market stalls from both local and visiting businesses specialising in outdoor, garden & plant products. The carpark transformed into Eat Street with a selection of Food Trucks and straw bales to sit and grab a bite to eat, while the Children’…
It’s time to light up the neighbourhood and get ready for the holiday season, with entries now open for Wollondilly Council’s 2022 Christmas Lights Competition.
Established in 1998, the Christmas Lights Competition has been embraced by residents and businesses from right across the Shire each year and is now a well-loved Wollondilly tradition.
2022 has been another challenging year for the community, so this is the perfect opportunity to take some time out to decorate and prepare for the holid…
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