Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Wollondilly’s Summer Beach Bus is back in 2021!

  The Wollondilly Summer Beach Bus will be running again in January 2021, providing a free hop on, hop off bus service to North Wollongong beach.
  
  Due to the immense popularity of the Beach Bus in previous years, there will be two buses running again in 2021 to allow more people to travel to the beach and reduce the travel time for everyone. 
  
  There will be two separate routes; one leaving from Bargo and one from Warragamba.
  
  The buses will travel to North Wollongong Beach on the Monday of 4, 11,…

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• Council welcomes Picton Bypass Announcement

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has welcomed this afternoon’s announcement by the State Government that community feedback on a potential Picton Bypass corridor is now being sought.
  
  Mayor Khan said, “Wollondilly has been waiting for news on the Picton bypass for a long time and we are very pleased to see the release of the proposal today.”
  
  “I encourage all residents and road users to provide feedback to Transport for NSW on the recommended corridor bypass.”
  
  Council will be urging the State Gove…

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• Annual Report shows Council delivering through bushfires, floods and Covid-19

  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…

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• 2020 Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition Winners Announced

  The winners of the 2020 Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition were announced at the annual Christmas Lights Dinner last night.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “The Christmas Lights competition is a highlight in the Wollondilly calendar and a fun way to kick off the festive season.”
  
  “As usual, there are some beautiful, and creative entries on show this year.”
  
  This year there were 37 entries from across the Shire, representing 9 towns in Wollondilly.
  
  The four judges for the competition were Nathani…

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• Regeneration Grants for Bushfire affected residents

  The Rotary Club of Picton has partnered with Wollondilly Shire Council to spread some Christmas cheer to residents who lost their homes in the Green Wattle Creek Bushfire.
  
  Rotary have given a grant to Wollondilly Shire Council to allow Wollondilly residents who lost their homes or suffered significant damage to purchase plants or gardening supplies from local nurseries to regenerate their gardens and support local wildlife.
  
  Each resident who lost their home or sustained significant damage to t…

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• 2021 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly Announced

  Engineer, inventor and technologist Professor Neil Weste has been announced as the 2021 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
  Professor Weste is the NSW Nominee for 2021 Senior Australian of the Year and was a key contributor in the development of Wi-Fi, making a significant impact in engineering excellence.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan said, “Council and the community would like to welcome Professor Neil Weste as our Wollondilly Ambassador for 2021.”
  
  “Professor Weste’s achievements are…

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• Join Book Lovers Across the State in NSW Reads

  Wollondilly Library invites book lovers in Wollondilly Shire and beyond to join NSW Reads – a statewide online book club and one of New South Wales’ largest reading programs.
  
  Coordinated by the New South Wales Public Library Association, NSW Reads will see book lovers across the state reading Andrew Pippos’ debut novel, Lucky's.
  
  Central to the theme of Lucky’s is the iconic Greek milk bar/café businesses, found in many Australian towns and suburbs.
  
  In the current climate of uncertainty a…

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• Fox Trapping Program

  Wollondilly residents can now borrow fox traps and monitoring cameras from the Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery. Expert advice and training in the use of a fox trap will also be given prior to the fox trap loan. Property inspections can also be arranged.
  
  Foxes pose a serious threat to local wildlife in the area as well as to livestock, domestic pets and native vegetation. Coordinated control campaigns involving neighbours are the most effective way to reduce fox and pest animal number…

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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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• Handling and Disposing of Dead Flying-foxes

  Heat Stress Causing Flying Fox Deaths
  Grey-headed Flying-foxes are extremely susceptible to heat stress which can cause death when temperatures exceed 42°C, especially when subjected to consecutive extreme heat days.
  
  The severity of heat stress can increase when camps are disturbed at critical times during an extreme heat event. Grey-headed Flying-foxes are listed as a threatened species, therefore it is an offence under both State and Federal legislation to disturb Grey-headed Flying-foxes wit…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Winners Announced

  Wollondilly’s Australia Day Awards winners for 2020 were announced at a ceremony in the Picton Botanical Gardens this morning which was live streamed to the whole community.
  
  This year, two people were named Wollondilly Citizen of the Year. They are Kim Hill and Sharon Robertson, in recognition of their service to the community throughout the challenges of 2020.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I would like to congratulate Kim Hill and Sharon Robertson for their fantastic achievements and commitment to…

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• Integrated Water Management

  Wollondilly Shire contains much of Sydney’s drinking water catchment, and is rich in natural heritage including unspoiled creeks and rivers.
  
   
  
  We are also experiencing growth, which will impact water quality and supply, biodiversity, recreation and climate resilience. With this in mind, it is increasingly important to proactively manage and protect our waterways and water sources into the future. In order to do this, Council have developed the following documents:
  
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• Face to face programs resume at Wollondilly Library as Covid-19 restrictions ease

  After a challenging year in 2020 when most library events were held online, Wollondilly Library staff are excited to be welcoming residents back in person for some of their favourite adult’s and children’s programs.
  
  Regular storytime and toddler time sessions have returned this week, with families keen to get out of the house to take part in the story and craft activities. This is all being done in a Covid safe environment, with bookings required to make sure numbers are within the guidelines.…

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• New Customer Service Portal Launched for Wollondilly Residents

  Wollondilly residents can now manage and track their own customer service requests online thanks to a new customer service portal launched today.
  
  This will mean requests are actioned quicker and residents will be updated in real time as Council acts on the request.
  
  Once logged in, customers can also see if issues in their area such as fallen trees or potholes have already been reported by other residents. The system will assist in making Council staff mindful of problems which are causing the…

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• Development Standards Variation Register

  In order to ensure transparency and integrity in the planning framework, Council maintains an online register of development applications with variations to development standards approved within the Wollondilly Shire Council Local Government Area under Clause 4.6 of the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan (WLEP) 2011. The register is updated quarterly:
  
  The following development standard contraventions have been approved:
  
  2023
  
  October to December – Nil
  
  July to September – Nil
  
  April to June…

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