Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Mayor welcomes NSW Government announcement of support for Women's Refuge in Wollondilly

  Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government that the Wollondilly Shire will be one of ten new regional locations where refuges will be delivered to support survivors of domestic and family violence.
  
   
  
  Funding for the refuge is part of $83.4 million which has been invested in the latest round of the Core and Cluster program, which aims to offer support to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
  
   
  
  Mayor Gould said, “Sadly, the scourge of domestic…

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• COUNCIL SUPPORTS CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF METRO RAIL LINE TO CONNECT MACARTHUR REGION TO NEW AIRPORT AND MACARTHUR-KEMBLA LINK

  Wollondilly Shire Council has put its support behind the Western Sydney Dialogue group campaign to delay the potential extension of the Metro West rail line to the inner city and focus instead on building missing connections to Sydney’s south-west and north-west areas in the 2030s.
  
   
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said that Wollondilly had been calling for this important rail connection for many years, strongly supported by the eight Councils of The Parks - Sydney’s Western Parkland Councils and particularl…

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• Wollondilly Beach Bus back on the road this Summer

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s popular Beach Bus will hit the road again this summer, transporting Wollondilly residents to the beach and providing some relief from the heat.
  
   
  
  The Beach Bus offers residents of all ages free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Wollondilly Shire. The hop on service will operate on four Tuesdays this summer: 7, 14, 21 and 28 January. 
  
   
  
  This is a low floor accessible bus, making the service accessible for all members of the community. …

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• Wollondilly Shire Council seeking feedback on new Customer Experience Policy

  Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to improving the experience of its customers and has now endorsed a new Customer Experience Policy for public exhibition.
  
   
  
  The new Policy will replace the existing Customer Service Charter Policy, last adopted in April 2020, incorporating the Customer Charter Core Values and providing an updated description of Council’s service standards and commitments to its customers.
  
   
  
  Since the adoption of the original Charter and Values documents Council has expe…

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• Wollondilly Council’s Contributions Plan reviewed to align with growth demands

  Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed an updated draft Contributions Plan for public exhibition, setting Council’s policy position on the types of local infrastructure required and the delivery priorities for the towns and villages outside of the Wilton and Appin Growth Areas.
  
   
  
  Replacing the Wollondilly Contributions Plan 2020, the updated Plan aims to provide adequate funding for much needed local infrastructure all over the Shire, and will give Council, developers and the community confide…

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• Council supports name for new park at Appin

  Wollondilly Council has supported a proposal to name a new park at Appin ‘Toggerai Park’ subject to support by the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council and relevant elders.
  
   
  
  The park on Appin Road is currently under construction by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure as part of the NSW Government’s Parks for People Program. Following the completion of the park’s construction, the site will be transferred to Council’s ownership.
  
   
  
  Consultation has taken place with a…

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• WOLLONDILLY MAYOR WELCOMES PLANS FOR NEW AMBULANCE STATION AT BARGO

  Mayor Matt Gould has warmly welcomed the news that the Wollondilly Shire will soon have a new ambulance station, with the recent purchase of a site at Bargo by the NSW Government.
  
   
  
  Minister for Health, Ryan Park MP announced in a statement on Monday that a site had been purchased at 150 Great Southern Road, after an evaluation by Health Infrastructure and NSW Ambulance. The new Bargo Ambulance Station will be built as part of the Government’s NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program.
  
   
  
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• Review finds no risk to community safety from Sportsground Parade Appin works

  Following concerns raised by the Mayor, Councillors and residents, Council's CEO requested a thorough review of the activities being undertaken on community land at Sportsground Parade Appin for the installation of a sewer line to service a new development; including the process followed to grant the licence and any potential risk to community safety.
  
   
  
  The review has now been completed, and has identified that there was no risk to community safety from the works and that due process was…

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• Request for Tenders - WestInvest Projects – New Footpath & Cycleway Construction for two Sites

  Tender 2025/01
   
  
  Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
  
  This Tender is for the construction of new footpaths and cycleways at two sites within the Shire which includes kerb & gutter, stormwater drainage and concrete footpaths of varying widths to Council standards.
  
  This tender should comprehensively cover all elements needed to manage and complete the work, incl…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Celebrations 2025

  Wollondilly is set to come alive this Australia Day with a morning full of fun, entertainment, and community spirit at the Picton Botanic Gardens and Hume Oval Precinct. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 26 January, from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and join us for a day to remember!
  
  This year’s celebrations offer something for everyone, with a mix of free activities, live entertainment, and delicious treats. Families can enjoy the rock climbing wall, giant screamer waterslide, and a Disney-themed jumping…

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• Wollondilly’s 2025 Australia Day Ambassador Announced

  Chef, author and teacher Ms Promilla Gupta OAM has been announced as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
   
  
  Known for her love for cooking to bring people together, Promilla migrated to Australia with her husband in 1983, living in Whyalla for nearly 20 years before moving to Adelaide in 2002.
  
   
  
  Promilla has shared her love of food in a number of ways, from running a restaurant, writing books, teaching cooking and providing nutritious meals for newly arrived migrants and intern…

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• Council calls for Community Members to join Strategic Reference Groups to have their say on the future of Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Shire Council is looking for interested and enthusiastic community members to join its Strategic Reference Groups and Floodplain Risk Management Committee for the new term of Council.
  
  Expressions of Interest are now open for the six Strategic Reference Groups, which will provide meaningful opportunities for community members to engage with Council and share their local knowledge, experience and expertise, as well as for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee.
  
  Council continues to…

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• Request for Tenders – Get NSW Active Project – Footpath Continuation Construction – Menangle Street, Picton

  Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
  
  This Tender is for the construction of new footpath on Menangle Street, Picton which includes kerb and gutter, stormwater drainage, raised walkway and concrete footpaths of varying widths to Council standards.
  
  This tender should comprehensively cover all elements needed to manage and complete the work, including:
  
  Pre-planning a…

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• Joint Media Statement - Tahmoor Colliery

  Today Judy Hannan MP and Mayor of Wollondilly Matt Gould responded to announcements made regarding the future of Tahmoor Colliery. 
  
  Quotes from Judy Hannan MP:
  
  "I wrote this week to the Premier in concern regarding Simec Coal Tahmoor. Despite the transition away from coal as a power source, coking coal is still required for steel. The mine at Tahmoor is of a rich type of coal and is used for the creation of steel, necessary for building works across Australia.” 
  
  “Having confirmed anonym…

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• Request for Tenders - Betterment of Woodbridge Rd (Navigation Creek)

  Tender 2025/06
  Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
  
  Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers (the Contractor) for the construction of new culverts and road reconstruction which includes the installation of pre-cast concrete culverts, road reconstruction to Council standards and typical road furniture…

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