International Women's Day Celebration
When: Tuesday 18 March, 10:30am
Where: Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre
Join us for a free movie screening of WICKED to celebrate International Women’s Day. Enjoy a cuppa and cake while connecting with the community.
This is a free event, but registration is required.
Scan to register and find out more, or contact the Events Team at (02) 4677 9422 for more information.
Under section 25 of the Heritage Act 1977, in August 2024, Wollondilly Shire Council made an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) on land at 15 Mulhollands Road (LOT 7 DP244398), PICTON to temporarily protect Aboriginal relics.
Council resolved at its meeting of 25 February 2025 to support the IHO remaining effective for a period of 12 months. The IHO will now expire 31 August 2025.
An IHO is a safeguard to provide protection where a property is not listed as a heritage item (as in this case). As r…
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…
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
Property
Lot: 43 DP: 979250, 95 Stilton Lane PICTON
For the purposes of
3-Stage Development involving 25x Eco Tourism Accommodation Units with associated Administration Building, Carparking & Landscaping
Applicant
DFC Pharmaceutical Pty Ltd
Application Number
DA/2025/105/1
Consent Authority
Wollondilly Shire Council
The application is Integrated Development under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Ass…
Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the release of the final assessment from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on its Appin Contributions Plan.
IPART found that all the infrastructure included in the draft Appin Contributions Plan is essential and reasonable and that community liaison occurred in the preparation of the plan, which meets 27 out of 35 assessment criteria.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “This report validates Council’s position that a lot of new infrastruct…
Coming to Thirlmere on Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May 2025.
Transport Heritage NSW and Wollondilly Shire Council are excited to bring the premier steam event of the year back to the streets of Thirlmere in 2025.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the magic of steam. Highlights include heritage train rides, vintage steam machinery, live entertainment, carnival rides, the iconic street parade, and so much more.
With the event continuing to grow, each day offers unique activit…
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
Property
Lot: 1 DP: 599811, Lot: 11 DP: 11938, 95 Hilton Park Road TAHMOOR, 85 Hilton Park Road TAHMOOR
For the purposes of
Demolition of outbuildings, vegetation removal, partial decommissioning of an existing dam, 7- lot Torrens Title subdivision, construction of a new road, associated civil and stormwater work and street tree planting.
Applicant
Mr M Webb
Application Number
DA/2025/115/1
Consent Authority
Wollondil…
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
Property
Lot: 202 DP: 1220336, 135 Barkers Lodge Road PICTON
For the purposes of
Construction of a depot including three (3) buildings, at-grade parking and associated driveways and stormwater works
Applicant
Chapman Planning Pty Ltd
Application Number
DA/2025/128/1
Consent Authority
Wollondilly Shire Council
The application is Integrated Development under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act…
February 2025 Applications Approved
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any condit…
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
Property
Lot: 41 DP: 869446, 60 Doncaster Avenue CAWDOR
For the purposes of
Mobile telecommunications facility including monopole and compound
Applicant
Waveconn Operations Pty Ltd
Application Number
DA/2025/146/1
Consent Authority
Wollondilly Shire Council
The Development Application is required to be advertised in accordance with Council’s Community Participation Plan and also Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planni…
The multi-million dollar Dudley Chesham Multipurpose Building and grandstand at The Oaks has been completed and is ready to welcome the community.
On Monday 17 March, Mayor Matt Gould along with Greg Warren MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney representing the NSW Premier, Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Councillors Hilton Gibbs, Suzy Brandstater, Ally Dench, Patricia Hill and Jacqueline Jensen proudly cut the ribbon alongside community members. Councillor Gibbs and Gr…
Commemorative Naming of Council Asset
Botanic Gardens Stage in PICTON NSW
“Don Jones Stage”
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Commemorative ASSET Naming for DON JONES
A Mayoral Minute was put forward at the 28 November 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting, resolution 304/2023, supporting the naming of the new stage in the Picton Botanical Gardens in honour of the late Don Jones (DOD 23 October 2023), for his significant contributions to the Wollondilly Shire over h…
Commemorative Naming – Place Naming
“NORMAN DENT RESERVE”
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Commemorative Place Naming for Norman Dent
A Mayoral Minute was put forward at the 28 November 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting, supporting the naming of a Council asset in honour of the late Norman Dent of Picton NSW (10 January 1948- 11 November 2023), for his significant contributions to the Wollondilly Shire over his lifetime. The unnamed Wood Street Reserve (Lot…
Commemorative Naming – Place Naming
“TREVOR THOMPSON PARK”
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Commemorative Place Naming for Trevor Keith Thompson
A Notice of Motion (NOM) was put forward at the 24 April 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, resolution 117/2024, supporting the renaming of Ibbotson Street Park (Lot 21 DP 244846) in honour of the late Trevor Thompson of Tahmoor NSW (9 February 1972- 23 September 2023, age 51), for his significant contributions to the Wol…
Anyone can become involved in our Bushcare program! We encourage members of the community of all ages to join us. Those who are under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
The Stonequarry Creek habitat Garden is a stunning site that runs alongside the Picton Botanic Gardens. The site is a focus location for Wollondilly Shire Council's Bushcare Program and council have worked with community and corporate volunteer groups to restore the river flat forest that used to occur on the site…
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