Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Wollondilly Shire Council welcomes $5 million State funding for vital koala care

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $4.5 million in funding for a koala care centre within Wollondilly at the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital at the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science, Brownlow Hill, with another $500,000 to support wildlife carers.
  
  The University Wildlife Care Centre currently treats local injured wildlife, including the majority of koalas which come into care in the Macarthur region. Unfortunately, a lack of funding and a shor…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2024

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program is now open for online applications through SmartyGrants, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups…

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• Together Arts Exhibition 2024

  Council will be hosting the Together Arts Exhibition again this year on Thursday 30 May until Saturday 1 June 2024 at the Wollondilly Shire Hall as part of Reconciliation Week.
  
  The Together Arts Exhibition provides a valuable learning opportunity for local schools and child care services to celebrate unity and reconciliation with the local Aboriginal community, and to create visual arts in different mediums that portray Reconciliation.
  
  The 2024 Together Arts Theme “Now More Than Ever” is a rem…

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• Wollondilly Mayor responds to Premier’s housing targets announcement reaffirming call for infrastructure before housing

  Responding to today’s announcement by NSW Premier Chris Minns which ties $200 million in funding to councils based on meeting and exceeding new housing targets, Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has reaffirmed Council’s position that infrastructure must come before development.
  
  Wollondilly is already going above and beyond to support the NSW Government in its push to address the housing crisis. We’re one of the fastest councils in Greater Sydney and NSW for determining Development Applications and o…

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• Community Satisfaction Survey reveals that locals love the Wollondilly lifestyle, satisfaction with Council is significantly higher

  The results of Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey have revealed that residents love the Wollondilly lifestyle, with 95% rating their quality of life as good or excellent.
  
  Satisfaction with the Council itself has increased significantly, with 81% of residents satisfied with Council’s performance over the last 12 months; a 9% increase from 2023.
  
  In other positive news, 78% of residents say they are satisfied with the performance of Wollondilly’s elected Councillors,…

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• Submit an Event | Form

  Submissions for community events in the Wollondilly Shire are now OPEN!
  
  Thank you for your interest in hosting events that contribute to the community spirit of Wollondilly Shire. We look forward to seeing how your events bring our community together.
  
  Please complete the event submission form with the following details: Indicate the date(s) and times of your event, and specify the precise location, including the full address. For example, "Wollondilly Shire Hall, 52 Menangle Street, Picto…

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• Wollondilly Library and Children’s Services awarded funding for 2024 NAIDOC Week Activities

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s Library and Children’s Services will showcase the voices of local Aboriginal people and help share their stories with the next generation, thanks to $1500 in funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
  
  The funding has been awarded to the Council services to run story sharing activities for a range of age groups during NAIDOC Week, from 7 to 14 July 2024, and into the school term. It will support five sessions of an Aboriginal Cultural Education program f…

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• Tourism Connect

  Join us for Tourism Connect, a key networking event aimed at enhancing the visibility and economic growth of the Wollondilly tourism industry.
  
  This is an opportunity for local tourism operators and enthusiasts to share ideas, learn from one another, and build connections that help foster regional tourism.
  
  Event Details:
  
  Admission: Free (light refreshments available)
  Registration: Essential – secure your spot here.
  
  Delivered by the Tourism & Business Support Team at Wollondilly Shire Coun…

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• Local Approvals

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• Massive ongoing investment into roads continues with adoption of Wollondilly's 24/25 Operational Plan and Budget

  Roads improvements and repairs are at the core of Wollondilly Shire Council’s 2024/25 Operational Plan and Budget, which was endorsed at Tuesday night’s Council meeting following a period of community consultation.
  
  The adopted budget of $31.5 million for roads in 2024/25 will continue to build on the massive investment in recent years, with an emphasis on road renewal and reconstruction for the Shire’s 890km road network. This is part of a $77.2 million spend on roads and transport planned over…

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• NAIDOC Week 2024

  Join us at Wollondilly Shire Hall to honour NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony, followed by a morning tea.
  
  This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  
  For further information and to RSVP, please contact Madeline Wilson on 02 4677 9693 or at Events@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.

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• Halls, Sportsfields, Community Facilities right across the Shire in 2024/25

  Wollondilly Shire Council has committed to an ongoing significant investment in new and upgraded community and sporting facilities all across the Shire, with the adoption of the 2024/25 Operational Plan and Budget at last week’s Council meeting.
  
  The adopted $191.7 million capital works program includes a significant $57.9 million investment in 2024/25 for infrastructure delivery, with $15.3M for halls, sportsfields and community facilities in Wollondilly’s towns and villages.
  
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• National Tree Day 2024

  Join us on Sunday, 28 July 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Stonequarry Creek, Hume Oval, Downing St, Picton, for National Tree Day. This year, we’re focusing on planting native species to enhance flood mitigation, improve water quality, and bolster the health of our waterways. Your efforts will also support local biodiversity, provide essential habitats for native wildlife, and help stabilise the banks of Stonequarry Creek.
  
  Everyone is welcome to contribute to the well-being of our creeks and…

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• PICTON BOTANIC GARDENS PLAYSPACE AND AMENITIES NOW OPEN

  On 8 July 2024 the Picton Botanic Gardens playspace and amenities were officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould and Local Member for Hume Angus Taylor MP. Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Blair Briggs, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  It was a great day for fun and play with the community invited along to enjoy the playground facilities and a sausage sizzle. 
  
  This project is part of our huge investment into parks…

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• WOLLONDILLY MAYOR CONGRATULATES VETERAN OLYMPIAN SHANE ROSE AS HE HEADS OFF TO PARIS

  On behalf of Wollondilly Shire Council, Mayor Matt Gould has congratulated Olympian medallist and Wollondilly legend Shane Rose on his qualification to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games.
  
  Shane Rose has beaten the odds to be selected to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. After a horrific training accident in March, equestrian Shane Rose has fought back to be fit and ready for competition.
  
  At his property at Werombi in March, 51-year-old Shane fell from his horse with the horse landing…

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