Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Council seeks input on inclusion and access on International Day of People with Disability

  International Day of People with Disability is an opportunity for the community to make positive changes to the lives of the 4.4 million Australians with disability. 
  
  Locally, Wollondilly Council is reviewing the Wollondilly Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and wants to check in with the community to make sure the Shire is accessible and inclusive for everyone.
  
  The DIAP provides Council with a framework to help create a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work.
  
  CEO Ben Tayl…

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• Request For Tender - Wollondilly Leisure Centre Roof Repairs and Associated Works

  Request for Tender 2022/02This Tender is for the provision of the replacement of existing polycarbonate roofing and associated repairs now required due to storm damage sustained at Wollondilly Leisure Centre, 434 Argyle Street Picton NSW.
  Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers only for the procurement of the works and services above. The resulting contract will be a Lump Sum Contract.
  The Leisure Centre will continue operations…

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• Request for Tenders - Parks & Facilities Mowing

  Tender No. 2022/01Description: Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders for its Parks and Facilities Mowing Contract. The works will involve grass cutting, trimming and rubbish removal in the public Streetscapes, nature strips, cemeteries, roadside intersection, Council property and road reserves.  The resulting contract will be a Schedule of Rates Contract. 
  
  Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
  
  Requests for Information: P…

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• 2022 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly Announced

  Broadcaster John Stanley has been announced as the 2022 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
  John Stanley is a journalist with the Macquarie Radio network, currently co-hosting the weekend edition on Saturday and Sunday afternoon as well as filling in for Ray Hadley and other weekday shows across the year.
  
  For 30 years he hosted prime time talk shows on radio 2UE, and prior to that he was the 2GB Macquarie chief political correspondent in Canberra.
  
  John Stanley is a regular panellist on…

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• Join Council for a Bushwalk at Thirlmere Lakes

  Residents are invited to join Wollondilly Shire Council for a guided bushwalk in the Thirlmere Lakes National Park as part of our Australia Day celebrations this year.
  
  Participants will get the opportunity to check out some of Wollondilly's unique biodiversity and learn about the different ways you can use native plants.
  
  Each participant will also receive two native tube stock plants. Tickets are limited so head to Council’s website for further information and to book your place.
  
  Mayor M…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day looks a little different this year…

  Wollondilly’s official Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Picton Botanic Gardens from 8.30am-12pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022.
  
  However, this year’s celebrations will be a little different as Council is unable to gather as usual due to the current impacts of COVID-19.
  
  This year a ticketed COVID safe Australia Day Citizenship and Awards Ceremony will be held in the Picton Botanic Gardens. Attendees will also get the opportunity to listen to Wollondilly’s Australia Day Ambassador Joh…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Winners Announced at scaled down ceremony

  Wollondilly’s Australia Day Award winners were announced at a Covid-safe ceremony in the Picton Botanical Gardens yesterday, live streamed to the whole community.
  
  This year’s Wollondilly Citizen of the Year is Marjo Hallowell, who was recognised for her valuable service to the community during 2021.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “I would like to congratulate Marjo for all the work she has done in the community and her ongoing commitment to the people and environment of Wollondilly.”
  
  “Her great sense…

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• Thirlmere Festival of Steam makes a welcome return this March

  The village of Thirlmere will come alive with the welcome return of the much loved Thirlmere Festival of Steam this March.
  
  Building on 30 years of proud history, the new look festival will take place over two days and feature more steam locomotives than ever before.
  
  The festival is being delivered thanks to a new partnership between Wollondilly Shire Council and Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the NSW Rail Museum.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “We’re proud to be able to host the sta…

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• Wollondilly welcomes bushfire funding for local projects to support recovery

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed funding from the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program for a range of local projects to support the ongoing recovery of the Shire’s fire impacted communities.
  
  The program will give backing to projects that have been specifically identified by the affected communities to assist with recovery, improve infrastructure and boost small business.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “It will take a long time for all the residents and businesses i…

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• Weeks of storms and flooding leads to postponement of Thirlmere Festival of Steam

  Following the weather event that culminated in Wollondilly being declared a disaster region, Wollondilly Council and Transport Heritage NSW have jointly agreed to postpone the event to later in the year.
  
  An inspection of the festival site yesterday afternoon revealed the ground's saturation level would not support the necessary infrastructure for the event, due to weeks of storms and flooding. Given many access routes to Thirlmere have sustained significant damage, this difficult decision…

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• Design & Construction of RFS The Oaks Training Centre Upgrade Principal Contractor

  Request for Tender 2022/07This Tender is for the Design & Construction of RFS The Oaks Training Centre Upgrade, 33 McIntosh Street, The Oaks. Wollondilly Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from suitable qualified and experienced Design and Construct Contractors for the procurement of the works and services.
  
  Request for Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
  
   
  
  Closing DateThe tender closing date is 2:30pm Tuesday 5 April 2022.

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• LGNSW supports Wollondilly Council on mine subsidence

  Wollondilly Council’s call to have better protections in place for landowners impacted by mine subsidence has gained support from Local Government NSW (LGNSW).
  
  LGNSW adopted the motion by Wollondilly Council at their annual conference, and will write to the NSW Mining Minister requesting an urgent review of the Mine Subsidence Act to better protect and assist landowners affected by mining activities.
  
  Wollondilly Council believes that the current review process for mine subsidence damage to pro…

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• Wollondilly’s new Performing Arts Centre and Cultural Precinct is one step closer to reality

  Wollondilly’s amazing new 350+ seat Performing Arts Centre is one step closer to becoming a reality, following independent approval of the development application by the NSW Planning Panel last week.
  
  Council is now calling for tenders for the construction of the Performing Arts Centre, which is the crucial next phase of Stage 1 of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  The beautiful new building will provide a state-of-the-art local venue for music, theatre, exhibitions and civic events, and will…

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• Wollondilly celebrates NSW Seniors Festival 2022

  The largest senior’s festival in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to Wollondilly, ready to celebrate our community’s incredible seniors.
  
  The 2022 NSW Seniors Festival, in partnership with Council, will be launching the Wollondilly Seniors Healthy Lifestyle Guide; a printed booklet to encourage seniors to connect in with local services.
  
  The Guide will be launched by Mayor Matt Gould at The Oaks Heritage Centre & Museum on Friday 1 April as part of a day of activities where participants can…

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• Council calls for State and Federal Government funding for road repair in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has called on the State and Federal Governments, particularly election candidates, to provide $32.5 million towards repairing the Shire’s road network.
  
  The local community has expressed ongoing frustration with the condition of Wollondilly roads, and despite record expenditure by Council on roadworks across the Shire, there is still a large deficit which can only be met in a reasonable timeframe with the support of the State and Federal Governments.
  
  Council’s 2020 Financial…

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