Wollondilly Shire Council

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• March 2025 Applications Approved

  Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions attached is available for public vi…

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• Plans of Management for Community Land

  Under the Local Government Act 1993, Councils are required to prepare Plans of Management for all community land owned by Council. Plans of Management are essential management tools which:
  
  Are written by Council in consultation with the community;
  Identify the important features of the land; 
  Clarify how Council will manage the land; and in particular
  Indicate how the land may be used or developed (e.g. leasing).
  
  The preparation of Plans of Management for Council owned community land is someth…

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• PUBLIC EXHIBITION - January 2025 Applications Approved

  January 2025 Applications Approved
  
  Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions…

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• Wollondilly Mayor calls for binding infrastructure commitment after rezoning of land in Appin

  Wollondilly Mayor, Matt Gould has criticised the Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPI) decision to approve the rezoning of land in Appin without a clear plan for the provision of basic infrastructure, and is calling on the Planning Minister to ensure the Department of Planning delivers on promises of a binding infrastructure plan for the site before the proposal is progressed further and that it does not come at the expense of providing critical infrastructure in Wilton.
  
  In a move that…

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• Council seeks infrastructure for Appin development and assurance on bushfire risk

  Wollondilly Council is continuing to seek a commitment to enabling infrastructure and an assurance on bushfire safety to support the state-led Appin growth area, with the NSW Government’s decision to accelerate rezoning of Appin for 13,000 additional homes coming into effect in December 2023.
  
  Council’s position is that housing development in Appin is premature without a fully funded, binding infrastructure delivery plan linked to the delivery of housing.
  
  Council has written to NSW Premier, The…

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• $1.36 Billion in local infrastructure for Appin announced as IPART releases final report on Appin Contributions Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the release of the final assessment from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on its Appin Contributions Plan.
  
   
  
  IPART found that all the infrastructure included in the draft Appin Contributions Plan is essential and reasonable and that community liaison occurred in the preparation of the plan, which meets 27 out of 35 assessment criteria.
  
   
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This report validates Council’s position that a lot of new infrastruct…

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• Council endorses Appin Growth Area Contributions Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed the draft Contributions Plan for the Appin Growth Area at its March meeting to help fund almost $2 billion worth of local infrastructure, and will now be asking the community and relevant industry members to have their say on the Plan.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Appin is one of the largest single growth areas to be released in Greater Sydney with no existing essential infrastructure to leverage development off. It is currently a rural living environment, whic…

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

  Council has welcomed the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) draft assessment of the Appin Contributions Plan which was released yesterday for public comment. 
  
   
  
  Council’s draft Appin Contributions Plan (Plan) meets 28 of 35 assessment criteria. 
  
   
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “This is good news for Council and the community. It’s a plan to provide $1.5 billion of vital local infrastructure, such as new parks, community facilities, local roads, cycleways and stormwater management…

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• Council votes not to support Planning Proposal for Appin Part 2 Precinct

  “Get the infrastructure sorted first” – that was the message from Wollondilly Shire Council as it voted not to support a Draft Planning Proposal received for land on Macquariedale Road and Wilton Road at Appin; noting that although the proposal has strategic merit and aligns with the State planning framework, it does not have site specific merit, with many planning matters remaining unresolved.
  
  In addition to 15,000 homes in Wilton, land is already rezoned for 12,900 homes in Appin as Wollondi…

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• 6 Month Progress Report on the Delivery Program

  Our significant road repair program is on track, with reconstruction, heavy patching and drainage work across the Shire, and more works planned for the coming months to address priority issues. Our advocacy for roads funding is also gaining traction, with recent funding announcements giving us more resources to tackle the extensive road repairs needed across the Shire following our wettest year on record. The Wollondilly Cultural Precinct is being strongly utilised with the upgraded Shire Hall n…

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• Council supports economic recovery with community events across the Shire

  Wollondilly Council will host a series of community events across the Shire in early 2021 to encourage residents to spend locally, boost economic activity and have some fun in towns and villages hit by bushfires and the pandemic over the past year.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “Local communities and businesses have had a tough year. Council wants to support them to get back on their feet with a positive start to 2021.”
  
  “These events will be fun, family focussed and a great opportunity for residents…

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• A bigger and brighter Illuminate Wollondilly Festival is back in 2024

  The countdown is on for this year’s Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light, which will see the town of Picton transformed into a wonderland of light and colour on the weekend of 20-22 September.
  
  This year’s festival will be bigger and brighter than ever, with a range of visually inspiring events and activities happening across the town over the three days.
  
  Council’s Director Shire Services, Peter Buckley said, “Illuminate has traditionally been one of the biggest events on the Woll…

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• Council's Position

  Greater Macarthur Growth Area Updates Council's Position Further Information Council's Position Greater Macarthur Growth Area Updates Council's Position Further Information Council sees development at Appin as a long-term prospect and will continue to advocate for Wilton 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 f…

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• Wollondilly Council endorses Appin Contributions Plan to support provision of infrastructure in the growth area

  Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed the Appin Growth Area Contributions Plan to fund $1.53 billion worth of local infrastructure for the area, following a period of consultation where the community and relevant industry members provided feedback on the Plan.
  
  The contributions will go towards transport, open space, stormwater management and community facilities land for a revised estimated population of 55,950 and 18,650 homes in the Appin Growth Area over a 30-year period.
  
  The contributions…

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• Council welcomes new technology trials for koala protection and highlights urgent need for crossings

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s plan to roll out technology trials aimed at reducing the number of wildlife strikes in the coming weeks, while highlighting the urgent need for koala crossings on Appin Road.
  
   
  
  The trials include testing lighter pavement surface colours to make it easier for motorists to see koalas as well as AI technology to identify the presence of koalas and immediately alert drivers using ‘smart’ roadside signage.
  
   
  
  Additionally, new markings wi…

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