Food Organics and Garden Organics (commonly referred to as FOGO) is a kerb side waste collection service where residents place food waste in the green-lid garden organics bin instead of the red-lid garbage bin. The food and organics waste is then processed and recycled into nutrient rich compost, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Wollondilly does not currently offer the FOGO service however, the NSW Government’s Waste and Sustainable Material Strategy 2041, which was adopted in 202…
After two years of cancellations due to Covid-19, Council will be hosting its popular Dilly Doggy Day Out on Sunday 21 August 2022.
The community event will be held from 9am to 1pm at Picton Sportsground off-leash dog area on Fairleys Road, with furry friends invited to join in the fun with their owners.
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “This is a great event for local families and animal lovers, featuring stalls with a variety of pet products and services, demonstrations and competitions.”…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould will be seeking Council endorsement to advocate for Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to urgently prioritise repairs to Barkers Lodge Road.
The Wollondilly Shire experienced record rainfall throughout March and April 2022 which triggered landslips and rockfalls across the Shire and caused significant damage to Council’s road infrastructure.
Barkers Lodge Road at Picton suffered major landslips during the series of intense storm events; and has subsequently o…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould will host a carnival-themed charity night on 16 September at Camden Valley Inn to raise money for the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation.
Residents, businesses and friends will be able to enjoy a two-course meal and dessert bar, a beverage package, amazing live entertainment, as well as raffles, auctions and lots of prizes.
Launched in the year 2000, the goal of the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation is to buy the most up-to-date paediatric medical equipment avai…
Local tradies can enjoy a free breakfast, find out more about health and wellbeing, and celebrate their contribution to the region’s economy for R U OK? Day this year.
The R U OK? Tradies’ Brekkie will be hosted by Wollondilly Shire Council, Picton Chamber of Commerce, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Office of Nathaniel Smith, MP and will run from 5am to 9am on Thursday 8 September at Victoria Park, Menangle Street, Picton.
This is an opportunity for tradies to catch up with each other as…
If you are a business or individual interested in sponsoring the BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair, please see all available opportunities in the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus. To submit your expression of interest, please complete the form below.
Sponsorship Applications Close: Monday, 22 October 2024
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Read more about "Report an Issue"...Wollondilly Shire Council is calling all plant lovers and gardening enthusiasts to come along to BLOOM, Wollondilly’s first Garden Expo and Plant Fair.
Council is thrilled to be hosting BLOOM on Sunday 30 October, from 10am - 4pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton.
With live entertainment, informative gardening workshops and demonstrations, and a Children’s Corner jam packed with activities and face painting, this is the perfect day out for friends and family.
There will be a…
This media release below was issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is calling on all Wollondilly and Wingecarribee residents to join NSW RFS volunteer firefighters this Get Ready Weekend and prepare for the bush fire season.
NSW RFS Superintendent Martin Surrey said residents in the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee area are invited to meet their local brigade and to find out how they can prepare themselves and their
properties.
“While we’ve seen wet weather re…
Description: Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers for the hire of Plant and Equipment on the basis of a "Standing Offer" agreement for Council controlled streets/roads, parks, Council facilities and other such locations owned and managed by Council.
This tender is for the provision of both Wet and Dry hire of various Plant and Equipment items such as, but not limited to the following categories;
Trucks
Earthmoving equipment (bobc…
Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement that the speed limit on Menangle Street, Picton, will be reduced by Transport for NSW in response to safety concerns from local residents.
Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP, announced that the speed limit would be reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h later this year, making the entrance to the township from Picton Road safer for motorists and pedestrians.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council welcomes yesterday’s announcement and hopes to s…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has once again spoken out against the NSW State Government’s plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall following yesterday’s announcement by Premier Dominic Perrottet declaring it a critical state significant infrastructure project.
Mayor Gould said that the announcement by the Premier, which gives final approval to raise the dam wall to the NSW Planning Minister, removed the ability for the project's planning approval decisions to be scrutinised by the community…
Tender 2022/18
Description: Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers for Minor Civil Works on the basis of a "Standing Offer" agreement for Council controlled streets/roads, parks, Council facilities and other such locations owned and managed by Council.
This tender is for the provision of Concrete Works, Road Safety Barriers and Linemarking.
Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via the Tenderlin…
Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Collection Contract Domestic Waste Services Collection Contract Processing and Disposal Contract Domestic Waste Collection ContractCouncil domestic waste collection contracts are typically awarded for periods of between 7 and 10 years, with options for extension periods. The longer a contract term is, the longer period the contractor has to cover the cost of the initial purchase of the vehicles, and ther…
Read more about "Collection Contract"...An exciting opportunity to continue the legacy of the historic Antill Golf CourseWollondilly Shire Council is seeking tenders from businesses looking for a long-term opportunity to operate the Antill Golf Course. You will have the chance to continue the legacy of an established golf course, while unlocking the potential of this scenic and historically significant site.
The historic Antill Golf Course is located in Picton within the Wollondilly Shire at the foothills of the Southern Highlands. T…
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Have your say on Council’s Budget and priorities for the years ahead, as Council continues big investment in roads, infrastructure, customer experience and planning for the long term
Rail, road & basic enabling infrastructure top the list as Council endorses key advocacy priorities for Wollondilly
Thirlmere gets ready to huff n puff in a race against a steam train