Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Prevent Stormwater Pollution

  Waste from industrial sites can cause major environmental damage if they enter the stormwater system.
  
   
  
  About Preventing Stormwater PollutionStormwater systems, the gutters, drains and pipes that collect run-off, flow into local rivers, lakes and coastal waters. Contamination that is allowed to enter one part of the stormwater system will flow into the waterways that we use for our gardens, food and recreation.
  
  Businesses often use hazardous chemicals in the running of their business and are…

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• Recycle Office Waste

  Corporate social responsibility starts with people doing the right things at work. Ensuring our waste is recycled is a good step in this direction.
  
   
  
  About Recycling Office WasteSophisticated products assist us with our daily work, from printer cartridges and toners through to the specialist components used to manufacture and process our products and foods. To get these products we have concentrated, extracted and combined raw natural elements into new and unique elements such as plastics, alu…

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• Power Down

  Energy conservation at work saves resources, slows climate change and leaves the boss with more money for your bonus!
  
   
  
  About Cutting Down EnergyThe cost of energy is rising and the effects of pollution increasing.
  
  Many people waste energy at work in ways they would never consider doing at home. People leave their computers on overnight, leave rooms with the lights on, don't adjust the setting on their equipment to save power and as a consequence, tonnes of greenhouse gases are emitted.…

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• Make Your Business Carbon Neutral

  With environmental concerns taking centre stage, businesses and organisations are realising the benefits of setting their business on a carbon neutral target.
  
   
  
  About Being a Carbon Neutral BusinessFor businesses to stop contributing to climate change they need to become carbon neutral. This is achieved by balancing your business's carbon emissions with an equivalent amount being sequestered or offset. Generally all greenhouse gases (e.g. methane, nitrous oxide, etc.) are included in the…

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• Bushland Restoration

  The 3 R's of Bushland Restoration
  Retain remnant indigenous vegetation. 
  
  Conserving existing natural areas should always be our first priority. In many regions, both urban and rural, there is little bushland remaining.
  
  Regenerate where there is any potential for natural regeneration. 
  
  Where bushland remains but is degraded by things like weed invasion or grazing, regeneration should be the primary goal. Damaged bushland is still valuable and is capable of regenerating if given the right…

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• Wollondilly Mayor urges locals to get tested for Covid-19, get vaccinated

  As the Covid-19 situation in NSW continues to worsen, Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has encouraged locals to get tested to make sure any cases are picked up before they spread throughout the Shire. The Mayor is now also fully vaccinated and encourages others to follow suit.
  
  Wollondilly is usually at the forefront but needs to up its game when it comes to testing numbers, with only half the number of tests for Covid-19 per 1000 residents in comparison to other parts of South West Sydney.
  
  Saturd…

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• Illuminate Wollondilly hopes to be light at the end of lockdown

  Wollondilly’s popular arts and cultural festival, Illuminate Wollondilly has been postponed due to the continuing Covid-19 situation and uncertainty regarding timing of the end of lockdown.
  
  With original plans to hold the festival in September now off the agenda, the event is planned to be rescheduled for Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November 2021.
  
  This will be the sixth year for the popular arts and cultural festival, which is known for attracting thousands of visitors to Picton throu…

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• Community members to have their say on Landcom’s first Neighbourhood Plan for North Wilton

  Landcom’s draft North Wilton Neighbourhood Plan No.1 is now on exhibition, with community members invited to have their say on how the new neighbourhood will look and what will be included.
  
  This concept is aiming for a 6 Star Green Star Community rating and includes 750 dwellings with a range of lot sizes plus local facilities such as a school, playing field, and public open spaces.
  
  This is part of a series of neighbourhood plans that will be developed for different areas of North Wilton. Thes…

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• Construction of a Multi-Purpose Building with Amenities and Associated Works for Tahmoor Sports Complex

  Request for Tender 2021/21This Tender is for the Construction of a new two storey multi-purpose building to provide meeting and function rooms, amenities facility including utility services, and external works such as new entry road, new electrical sub-station, water mains, sewer connection, landscaping and all other associated works. Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers only for the procurement of the works and services abov…

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• The future of Wilton looks greener with release of Development Control Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the release of the Wilton Development Control Plan (DCP) by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
  
  In a win for Wollondilly and future Wilton residents, the Wilton DCP incorporates green building design, more trees, and protections for the local koala population and habitat, while enhancing the natural beauty and landscape of Wilton and its surrounds.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “This plan will help ensure that Wilton is a great place to live f…

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• National Parks & Wildlife Services Proposal – Creation of 8 new suburbs within the Wollondilly LG section of the Blue Mountains National Park Reserve

  The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking public comment on a proposal by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) to create eight (8) new Address suburb/ localities in the Blue Mountains National Park reserve, Wollondilly LGA.
  
  Presently, Blue Mountains National Park is both a suburb and a national park reserve.
  
  The NPWS proposal is to divide the current Blue Mountains National Park suburb into 8 new
  suburbs named, Kowmung, Beloon, Jooriland, Burragorang, Valley, Brereton, Kedu…

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• Call for Australia Day Nominations in Wollondilly

  The challenges of the last two years have highlighted the commitment of the many amazing individuals who are part of the Wollondilly community.
  
  Council is calling for nominations of people who live and volunteer in Wollondilly, who would be worthy recipients for an Australia Day Award.
  
  It may be someone who runs the local sporting group or volunteers with the fire brigade, or someone who helps out at the school or the local RSL branch.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “Lockdown is the perfect time to…

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• Architectural & Interior Design Services for the Government Services Building

  Request for Tender 2021/25Council has resolved to build the Wollondilly Community, Cultural & Civic Precinct (WCCCP) in Picton to deliver a range of much needed new and improved services, enhancing liveability and economic viability for the growing Wollondilly community. The full Precinct Master Plan is structured over four key stages with an anticipated ten year delivery. Stage 1 is currently underway and Stage 2 is the development of a Government Services Centre. This RFT is seeking to eng…

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• Multi-Services Engineering Design Services for the Government Services Building

  Request for Tender 2021/26Council has resolved to build the Wollondilly Community, Cultural & Civic Precinct (WCCCP) in Picton to deliver a range of much needed new and improved services, enhancing liveability and economic viability for the growing Wollondilly community. The full Precinct Master Plan is structured over four key stages with an anticipated ten year delivery. Stage 1 is currently underway and Stage 2 is the development of a Government Services Centre. This RFT is seeking to eng…

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• Civil & Structural Engineering Design Services for the Government Services Building

  Request for Tender 2021/27Council has resolved to build the Wollondilly Community, Cultural & Civic Precinct (WCCCP) in Picton to deliver a range of much needed new and improved services, enhancing liveability and economic viability for the growing Wollondilly community. The full Precinct Master Plan is structured over four key stages with an anticipated ten year delivery. Stage 1 is currently underway and Stage 2 is the development of a Government Services Centre.
  This RFT is seeking to eng…

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