Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Long Table Dinner will be part of Illuminate 2022 celebrations

  As part of the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light this May, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a long table dinner in the Picton Botanic Gardens.
  
  The Gardens will come to life with lights and a spectacular illuminated sculpture and lantern display on Friday 20 May, with the long table dinner taking centre stage under the Avenue of Trees.
  
  Attendees will be treated to a four-course dinner served by The Chef and I, accompanied by beverages…

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• Stage 1

  About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Stage 1 About Plans Stages Updates FAQ's Shire Hall Refurbishments Initial refurbishments will see Council meetings move to the Shire Hall. The Council meeting chambers will be located in the space formerly used by Children’s Services administration offices, with these offices relocated to Argyle Street. The floor in the small hall will be replaced, the floor in the main hall will be levelled and polished, a new kitchen and ameni…

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• Liveability Funding to enhance community infrastructure in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has been granted $13 million under the Western City Deal Liveability Fund which will go towards delivery of two major community infrastructure projects, the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct redevelopment and upgrades to Tahmoor Sporting Complex.
  
  Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Thanks to the collaboration of Commonwealth, State and 8 local governments we can do more than we’ve ever done for our community. This grant will enable us to build great new infrastructur…

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• Shire Hall Update - Kitchen & Amenities

  After a substantial amount of work, including restoration of some original features that were uncovered along the way, the Shire Hall Early Works program has been completed and we are moving into the next phase. Council has recently engaged a builder to construct a new kitchen and toilet amenities. These will be located on the library side of the main hall. The Council meeting chambers will also be relocated from the current Administration Building to the space formerly occupied by the Family Da…

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• Development Application Submitted for Performing Arts Centre

  We are excited to have achieved a significant milestone in submitting a Development Application for the proposed Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) on the corner of Colden Street and Menangle Street in Picton.
  
  The Performing Arts Centre is the centrepiece of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct project, providing a landmark venue and entertainment programming currently unavailable in the Shire.
  
  The aim of the centre is to provide Wollondilly residents and visitors with a versatile, multi-p…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes report into changing water levels at Thirlmere Lakes

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed the release of a report following a four year study into the fluctuation of water levels at Thirlmere Lakes, funded by NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
  
  The extensive investigation into the fluctuating water levels has found that climate variations were largely responsible for the decline in the water levels of the ancient lake system.
  
  The research found no direct links between the drying out of Thirlmere Lakes and the nearby coal mine, but could not…

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• Council concentrates on Roads, Growth, Economy and Organisational Performance with new Operational Plan & Budget

  Wollondilly Council will consider its draft Operational Plan and
  Budget at Tuesday night’s meeting, with the focus for the year
  ahead on the key areas of roads, planning for growth,
  supporting economic development and improving
  organisational performance.
  
  Part of Council’s Delivery Plan, the Operational Plan outlines
  how Council will continue to deliver important ongoing
  services for the Wollondilly community in the 2022/23 financial
  year.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Wollondilly is in a major peri…

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• Councils partner to host Response, Recovery & Resilience Expo

  Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Shire Councils have teamed up with Resilience NSW and the National Recovery and Resilience Agency for a second year to host a two day Response, Recovery and Resilience Expo on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 May 2022.
  
  Residents of both Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Shires have fresh experiences of living through natural disasters, so the councils have joined forces to make sure their communities have the best information available on how to access ongoing support.
  
  Parti…

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• Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program outline Council’s refreshed vision for the Shire

  A new Council brings a refreshed focus and vision for the Shire, and Wollondilly residents will soon have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Resourcing Strategy, following Tuesday night’s Council meeting.
  
  The Community Strategic Plan seeks to identify Wollondilly’s priorities for the future, and articulates where we want to be as a community within the next 10 years. It is the highest level plan for Wollondilly Shire Council, and is u…

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• Illuminate Wollondilly Festival to return in 2022 bigger and brighter than ever

  The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light on 20, 21 & 22 May 2022.
  
  After almost three years of Covid-19 cancellations, Wollondilly Council is bringing the festival back, bigger and better than ever. With a range of events and activities happening over the three days, there will be something to entertain everyone.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the return of the festival, which has traditionally been one of the biggest eve…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council draft Shire Wide Flood Study is now on Public Exhibition

  The draft Shire Wide Flood Study uses the latest topographic data and modelling techniques, as well as local knowledge, in an effort to better understand the nature and extent of flooding across the Wollondilly Shire.
  
  In the previous round of consultation, Council asked the community to share their knowledge of flooding history and rainfall amounts in Wollondilly and received a significant amount of helpful information. That input has helped inform the detailed flood modelling to produce flood…

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• Buskers wanted to perform at Illuminate Wollondilly!

  With less than two weeks to go, Wollondilly is buzzing with anticipation for the Illuminate Festival of Art & Light in Picton on Saturday 21 May.
  
  Council is calling for expressions of interest from potential buskers and street performers to be a part of this vibrant festival.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor, Matt Gould said, “We are looking for acts such as acoustic guitar, vocals, drama, dance or mime.”
  
  “We really want the streets to come alive for this year’s festival, complementing the building proj…

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• Pheasants Nest Service Centre upgrade to provide local jobs and a modern pit stop for travellers and truckies

  Wollondilly Council has approved upgrades to the Highway Service Centres at Pheasants Nest that will boost the local economy with the delivery of over 40 new job opportunities.
  
  The proposal is also a win for tourists and regular travellers on the Hume Highway, providing modern facilities, an attractive landscaped area, shaded parking, dog off-leash areas, a truck driver’s lounge, a reconciliation garden and Remembrance Driveway Memorial.
  
  Located approximately 70 kilometres south west of the Sy…

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• Shire Wide Flood Study: Tahmoor drop-in session

  We are pleased to let you know that the Wollondilly Shire Council draft Shire Wide Flood Study is now on Public Exhibition, with community feedback open until Wednesday 8 June, 2022. Have your say here .
  
  The draft Wollondilly Shire Wide Flood Study uses topographic data, modelling techniques and local knowledge from our community to understand flood risk across Wollondilly Shire. If you live in the Shire, your knowledge of local flooding is important and can help fine tune our draft Flood Study…

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• Native Bees

  Attract native bees to your yard
  Native bees have evolved with an assortment of flowering plants. Australia is home to 1,600 native bee species. About 350 species have been recorded in a 100km radius of Parramatta, which includes the Sydney basin, Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Illawarra.
  
  Bees drive biodiversity through pollination. Pollination enables seed formation and fruit development. Of the 352,000 flowering plants and crops nearly 90% rely on pollinators for reproduction. Sadly our bee popu…

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