Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Sydney Water staff work with Council to restore local bushland

  Wollondilly Council is hosting a tree planting day for Sydney Water staff this Friday, 19 February to assist with the restoration of bushland along Racecourse Creek at Picton Sportsground.
  
  The project will establish 500 trees and 1500 shrubs and grasses to help restore the habitat for the endangered ecological community in the area.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan noted, “It is fantastic to see Council and Sydney Water working together to look after our local bushland.”
  
  “I’m particularly proud to see that…

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• Fire Affected Tree Removal

  Fire Affected Tree Removal on Private Land There are several ways to remove fire affected trees on private land.
  
  1. Trees in imminent Danger of FallingIf trees are in imminent danger of falling and causing damage to life or property, the State Emergency Service (SES) should be contacted on 132 500 or engage a qualified arborist. Evidence should be collected in the form of photos and provided to council as soon practical after the danger has been addressed.
  
  2. Tree Removal RequestTree removal r…

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• Work

  While most of us have less control over our workplaces than we do over our homes, our commitment to reducing the damage to the environment should not stop when we get to work.
  
  Everyday at work we make many decisions about water, waste & energy. Therefore, the workplace provides us with a great opportunity to become an agent of change toward sustainability and lead and support the greening of our work cultures and the means of production.
  
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• Watercourses

  Maintaining Watercourses 
  
  Council Owned Land Wollondilly Shire Council looks after watercourses including creeks, overflow paths and drainage pipes on Council owned land. We have a maintenance program in place to make sure suitable repairs are made. 
  
  Private Property Many watercourses across the Wollondilly Shire are on private property. Maintenance of these watercourses is the responsibility of the land owner.
  
  If a watercourse is part of a legally created easement, it will usually be up to w…

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• Disclosure of Political Donations and Gifts

  Application to Disclose Political Donations and Gifts
  Complete this form where you are required under section Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to disclose any political donations or gifts.
  
  Any person making a planning application or submission is required to disclose "reportable political donations” [1] and gifts made to any local councillor (or council staff member) within two (2) years of making of the application or submission. Failure to do so constitu…

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• NSW Dine & Discover program to inject funds into the Dilly economy

  Wollondilly business owners can now register to participate in the NSW Government’s Dine & Discover program, being rolled out across the State to help communities recover from the economic impacts of Covid-19.
  
  The scheme aims to encourage people to get out and about to support dining, arts and tourism businesses and inject some much needed cash into the regions that need it most.
  
  Residents over 18 years of age can now access vouchers to the value of $100 by visiting the Service NSW app and…

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• Wollondilly Roads take a battering, Council gets on with the clean-up & repair

  The torrential rain and flash-flooding across the Wollondilly has severely damaged our 870km road network. Roads across NSW have taken a battering, and our thoughts go to the hardest hit communities to our north.
  
  Our crews have been working around the clock to patch up the damage in some very challenging conditions to ensure the safety of our residents.
  
  Extra crews have now been mobilised for ‘make safe’ repairs and we’re planning a massive patch and reconstruction program to roll out urgently…

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• Why Open Data?

  Our population forecast for 2017 is 51,002 and is forecast to grow to 92,102 by 2036. Council provide vital services to our community but face the challenges of growing demand and limited resources. Data enables informed decision making such as to advocate for policy change, streamline processes, improve access to information to deliver better services and increase community participation, satisfaction, transparency and economic opportunity.
  
  The Open Data Institute has conducted research into p…

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• My Aged Care

  My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s starting point on your aged care journey. Find and access the government-funded services you need. 
  
   
  
  Download the My Aged Care Step by Step Guide.
  
   
  
  My Aged Care Step by Step Guide: How to get In-Home SupportCommonwealth Home Support ProgrammeFunded by the Australian Government, Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides a range of entry-level Aged Care Services for older people who need assistance to enable them to continue to live independentl…

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• Council helping seniors get social during Wollondilly Seniors Festival 2021

  Many seniors in the Wollondilly have found 2020 and early 2021 to be a difficult and isolating time due to the impacts of Covid-19.
  
  Council is pleased to be able to invite local seniors back out in to the community to celebrate Wollondilly Seniors Festival 2021.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “We are encouraging our older residents to get involved with this year’s Seniors Festival with a range of activities on offer across the Shire during the months of April and May.”
  
  “There is something for everyo…

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• Request for Tender - Repairs, Alterations & Construction of a Smart Working Hub; Old Post Office, Picton

  Tender number 2021/08The Old Post Office building is located on the corner of Argyle and Menangle Street’s, Picton.
  
  Council is repurposing the building to create a Smart Hub for the community. The Smart Hub will provide a centrally located facility for small business, start-up businesses, community groups and minor events.
  
  This Tender is for repairs and alterations to the Old Post Office building and for the creation of the Smart Working Hub.
  
  The project is to be priced as 2 x separable porti…

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• Request For Tender - New Rural Fire Service Building & Associated Works Principal Contractor

  Request for Tender 2021/07This Tender is for the construction of a new Rural Fire Service building and associated works.
  Wollondilly Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers only for the procurement of the works and services above.
  Wollondilly Shire council currently envisages, without committing itself to do so, awarding the Contract for the provision of the Works to a single Tenderer.
  
   
  
  Scope of WorkRFS BuildingThe Contract s…

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• Council welcomes $500,000 of Bushfire Recovery Funding

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed over $500,000 of funding for bushfire recovery projects from the Australian and New South Wales governments this week.
  
  Federal Member for Hume, Angus Taylor announced that two Council-initiated projects have been approved under Stream Two of the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF).
  
  Council will receive $280,000 towards the Connect and Interact Wollondilly program, which will provide public Wi-Fi and interactive kiosks in bushfire impacted co…

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• Council commits to $5.2m extra road funding in response to major storm damage

  Wollondilly Council has been working around the clock to fix local roads and last night endorsed an additional $5.2m Road Recovery Plan of extra investment on roads over the next four months, in response to major damage inflicted on the Shire during the recent extreme weather event.
  
  Council budgeted $18m for this year for road works and decided to allocate the extra $5.2m due to the widespread impact of storms and flooding in March to address the immediate issues of roads across Wollondilly.
  
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• Community Grants Program opens for 2021

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program will be opening in May 2021, offering grants to local community groups, community and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor, Cr Robert Khan has encouraged local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.…

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