Wollondilly Council has welcomed the switching on of a new mobile tower at Wilton and called on the Federal Government to work with them to continue to improve digital connectivity across the Shire.
The Wilton area has long been a black spot in terms of mobile phone coverage with drivers travelling along Picton Road also experiencing their phones dropping out as they pass through the area.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “Residents in Wilton have waited many years for mobile coverage, so it is great t…
The 2019/20 annual report going to next week’s Council meeting shows that Wollondilly Council has continued to deliver significant services and projects for the community, despite a year of extreme challenges including bushfires, floods and a global pandemic.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “This has been a year unlike any other - it has demonstrated the resilience and strength of the people of Wollondilly and shows why this is such an amazing place to live and work.”
“The Councillors and I are very p…
Wollondilly Council, on behalf of its residents, is calling on the NSW Government to commit to, fund and deliver a road bypass for Picton.
Now, together with Nathaniel Smith MP Member for Wollondilly, Council has launched a petition to make sure the voice of the community is heard loud and clear.
The petition was established following a resolution at the November Council meeting and seeks to address significant issues including the traffic chaos that arises in Picton when Victoria Bridge is cl…
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This week’s closure of the historic Victoria Bridge on Prince Street for upgrades by Transport for NSW has once again highlighted the urgent need for a bypass to allow traffic to flow freely through the Picton town centre.
Wollondilly Council on behalf of its residents has set up a petition with the support of State Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith, calling on the NSW Government to commit to, fund and deliver a road bypass for Picton.
A bypass would address the traffic chaos which occurs…
Request for Tender 2021/21This Tender is for the Construction of a new two storey multi-purpose building to provide meeting and function rooms, amenities facility including utility services, and external works such as new entry road, new electrical sub-station, water mains, sewer connection, landscaping and all other associated works. Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers only for the procurement of the works and services abov…
Read more about "Construction of a Multi-Purpose Building with Amenities and Associated Works for Tahmoor Sports Complex"...Request for Tender 2021/31This Tender is for the provision of construction of a 2.4km cycleway between Tahmoor and Picton. The cycleway will link the pedestrian bridge crossing Myrtle Creek, Tahmoor to Wonga road, Picton. Construction will include earthworks, stormwater installations, light pole relocation, concrete works and cycleway paving, asphalt works, timber bridge rehabilitation, retaining wall installation, fencing and line marking.
Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropr…
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Relief from the heat of summer is at hand with the Wollondilly Summer Beach Bus providing a free hop on, hop off bus service from Wollondilly to the beach again in January 2022.
The highly popular service is entering its ninth year of operation as result of a strong partnership between Wollondilly Shire Council, Picton Buslines and SIMEC Mining.
During the hottest part of summer, the Beach Bus offers Wollondilly residents free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Shir…
The construction of a new two storey multi-purpose amenities building at Tahmoor Sporting Complex is set to commence in December 2021.
The building is another step towards delivering more modern and user-friendly sporting facilities at Tahmoor to provide a top tier facility that will be utilised by the Wollondilly community.
Wollondilly Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Ben Taylor said “We have worked with the community to come up with a sensational master plan for the Tahmoor Sporting Co…
Tender No. 2022/01Description: Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders for its Parks and Facilities Mowing Contract. The works will involve grass cutting, trimming and rubbish removal in the public Streetscapes, nature strips, cemeteries, roadside intersection, Council property and road reserves. The resulting contract will be a Schedule of Rates Contract.
Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
Requests for Information: P…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that Wollondilly will receive funding under the new WestInvest program.
The $5 billion program will fund transformational infrastructure projects that aim to enhance communities and help create jobs, with the funding being distributed through three main channels.
Wollondilly is one of 15 councils in Sydney’s west and south-west who will share in $400 million, and will directly receive between $20-$35m for projects in…
As part of the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light this May, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a long table dinner in the Picton Botanic Gardens.
The Gardens will come to life with lights and a spectacular illuminated sculpture and lantern display on Friday 20 May, with the long table dinner taking centre stage under the Avenue of Trees.
Attendees will be treated to a four-course dinner served by The Chef and I, accompanied by beverages…
Local economic stimulus, construction jobs and more employment in Picton town centre for the broader Wollondilly community are on the agenda when Council considers a plan to accelerate the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct project at its 19 May meeting.
The plan is part of Wollondilly’s strategy to kick-start the local economy through infrastructure investment and small business support, as well as to support residents in financial hardship due to the economic impacts of Covid-…
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