Wollondilly Council is seeking early community and stakeholder feedback on a draft planning proposal which, if approved, would lead to the expansion of the existing Menangle Village.
Submitted to Council for consideration by Mulpha Australia Limited, the proposal outlines requested amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 to enable the development of No. 65 Woodbridge Road, Menangle, known as Mount Taurus.
Council has not considered or formed a view on the proposal.
The p…
Wollondilly Shire Council has reappointed Ben Taylor as CEO for a further five years from July 2022.
Mayor Matt Gould said that Mr Taylor had shown exemplary leadership during a challenging period and has the full support of the elected Council to lead the organisation for the years ahead.
“Ben has transformed the Council since joining us in 2019 and continuously demonstrates a real passion for Wollondilly and our community.”
"His leadership of the organisation through bushfires, floods…
Description: Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers for the hire of Plant and Equipment on the basis of a "Standing Offer" agreement for Council controlled streets/roads, parks, Council facilities and other such locations owned and managed by Council.
This tender is for the provision of both Wet and Dry hire of various Plant and Equipment items such as, but not limited to the following categories;
Trucks
Earthmoving equipment (bobc…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has once again spoken out against the NSW State Government’s plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall following yesterday’s announcement by Premier Dominic Perrottet declaring it a critical state significant infrastructure project.
Mayor Gould said that the announcement by the Premier, which gives final approval to raise the dam wall to the NSW Planning Minister, removed the ability for the project's planning approval decisions to be scrutinised by the community…
Tender 2022/18
Description: Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers for Minor Civil Works on the basis of a "Standing Offer" agreement for Council controlled streets/roads, parks, Council facilities and other such locations owned and managed by Council.
This tender is for the provision of Concrete Works, Road Safety Barriers and Linemarking.
Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the Tenderlin…
After a competitive recruitment process, Wollondilly Shire Council has appointed Paul Draper as the new Manager, Infrastructure Operations.
Making the announcement today, Director Shire Services Peter Buckley said, “Paul was a standout during the recruitment process and I look forward to see him lead a growing team which is instrumental for the future of our Shire.”
Mr Draper has been employed at Wollondilly Council as Works Engineer since November 2010 and is well prepared to take on the chal…
Wollondilly Council has committed to continuing to provide of a community transport service for its growing and changing community, directly funding third-party providers so community groups can use the service.
This updated model will mean eligible Wollondilly based community groups can use suitable third-party transport services to hire either an appropriate vehicle, or a vehicle and driver, with Council footing the bill up to the value of $500 per trip.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “First and for…
As part of this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam, Wollondilly Shire Council will provide a Sensory Friendly session on Saturday 18 March from 10.30-12 noon for adults, young people and children living with disability.
During the session there will be no PA announcements, no flashing lights or music on rides and there will be a quiet tent with sensory activities. Food and sideshow games will be available to purchase during the session.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “We want to make sure that the Fes…
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Read more about "Be Involved"...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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