On 1 August 2024 the Old Menangle School site was officially opened by Mayor Matt Gould, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Hilton Gibbs, Cr Suzy Brandstater, Cr Michael Banasik, and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
The community was invited along to try out the new playground facilities and have a look at the amazing rejuvenated Old Menangle School building.
The multi-use space will become a destination park for families to visit, stay and play for the da…
The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 7 September 2024, from 8am-12pm.
This is a great opportunity for residents who can’t make it to our usual opening hours during the week to grab some great plants. We have lots of Wollondilly native plant species to choose from that are absolute bird magnets.
Wollondilly residents are entitled to five free Wollondilly native plants a quarter from our nursery. Any residents doing environmental restoration work like…
The countdown is on for this year’s Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light, which will see the town of Picton transformed into a wonderland of light and colour on the weekend of 20-22 September.
This year’s festival will be bigger and brighter than ever, with a range of visually inspiring events and activities happening across the town over the three days.
Council’s Director Shire Services, Peter Buckley said, “Illuminate has traditionally been one of the biggest events on the Woll…
Community News is a community newsletter which aims to provide you with an easy-to-read quarterly update to help keep you connected and informed about things that are happening across Wollondilly.
Through Community News you'll hear about what Council has been doing, such as updates on projects, road works or business improvements we have introduced. You'll also hear about what's ahead.
You can download a digital copy of the Community Newsletter here, or if you would like a hard…
Wollondilly Shire Council has announced the launch of its new Disaster Recovery Volunteer Database, an important initiative aimed at enhancing community resilience and preparedness for future emergencies.
Funded by the NSW Government under the 'Unsung Heroes' Social Cohesion grant, the project is designed to connect volunteers with recovery agencies and community organisations in need of support after disaster strikes.
The Disaster Recovery Volunteer Database will serve as a crucial…
EOI 2024/36
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Wollondilly Shire Council operates the Bargo Waste Management Centre, situated on Lot 242 DP 751250 at 27 Anthony Rd, Bargo. This site has been in use since the late 1960s and is licensed to accept general solid waste (non-putrescible) and waste tyres for landfilling.
Council is looking for an experienced and qualified Contractor to finalise detailed design and investigations, as well as carry out the construction work needed to close the landfill in line with EPA guide…
EOI 2024/35
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Sheehys Creek Road is a Council managed road to the west of Picton and forms the boundary between Oakdale and Lakesland.
The focus site has been subject to several significant events between 2019 through to 2024. As a consequence of these events, the road condition has progressively worsened which has caused:
a) Major down slope embankment failures resulting in partial loss of the road carriageway;
b) Multiple upslope embankment destabilisations resulting in debris ent…
RFT 2024/38
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Council is seeking tenders for the provision of services throughout the Shire of Wollondilly for the following trade services:
Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning – service, repair and minor installation
Building – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
Carpentry/Joinery – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
Cleaning – internal office and building cleaning, external cleaning, window cleaning, specialist floor cleaning
Electrical – repairs, maintenan…
Join us for a magical evening at Christmas in the Gardens, hosted by Wollondilly Shire Council on Friday, 6 December, in the beautiful Picton Botanic Gardens.
Now celebrating its 6 year, this festive event promises a charming afternoon and evening featuring unique market stalls, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment.
Enjoy photos with Santa, engage in craft activities, and sing along to Christmas carols as we celebrate the holiday season together!
Read more about the event here.
At the first Ordinary Meeting of the newly elected Council on Tuesday night, Councillors endorsed the 2024 State of the Shire Report, which highlighted the significant progress made to address community priorities from July 2022 to June 2024.
The 2024 State of the Shire Report outlines the implementation and effectiveness of Wollondilly’s Community Strategic Plan, part of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
Despite a shorter term, Council was able to effectively address the…
In a Mayoral Minute at Tuesday night’s Council meeting Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould addressed resident concerns about dust impacts from development activities across the Shire, resolving to take steps that would put Council on the front foot with future development.
Mayor Gould said, “With increased residential development across the Shire, I believe it is important that we have stringent measures in place to protect the community from any dust impacts caused from development activities, includ…
Celebrate the launch of the stunning new WOLLONDILLY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE with the BIG BANG STREET PARTY AND ARTS FESTIVAL.
A high-octane ALL-AGES FREE EVENT with live music, street bands, dancing, great food and loads of fantastic arts activities. The legendary ROGUE TRADERS with Natalie Bassingthwaighte head the line-up, with plenty of high energy action from African street performers, Taiko drumming and a sizzling Samba show.
Explore a world of creativity with pop-up performances, percuss…
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