Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Heritage Conservation

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• Thirlmere Festival of Steam Street Parade Terms and Conditions

  THE THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM STREET PARADE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  The following Terms and Conditions have been developed by Wollondilly Shire Council to ensure that all participants in the Thirlmere Festival of Steam Street Parade, as well as the general public in attendance, remain safe at all times. These Terms and Conditions should be read carefully by the applicant. By signing the Expression of Interest form, you agree to comply with the Thirlmere Festival of Steam Street Parade Terms and C…

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• Integrated Water Management

  Wollondilly Shire contains much of Sydney’s drinking water catchment, and is rich in natural heritage including unspoiled creeks and rivers.
  
   
  
  We are also experiencing growth, which will impact water quality and supply, biodiversity, recreation and climate resilience. With this in mind, it is increasingly important to proactively manage and protect our waterways and water sources into the future. In order to do this, Council have developed the following documents:
  
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• Wollondilly Council to consider Place Plan for Picton

  A re-imagined vision for the town of Picton was on the agenda when Wollondilly Council considered the proposed Picton Place Plan at last night’s Council meeting.
  
  The plan has now been approved for Public Exhibition, with residents having the opportunity to give their feedback on the future direction of the town.  
  
  With the Wollondilly Community Cultural and Civic Precinct identified in Council’s 20 year land use vision for the Shire, Wollondilly 2040, Picton’s role is emerging as a vibrant, st…

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• Council helping seniors get social during Wollondilly Seniors Festival 2021

  Many seniors in the Wollondilly have found 2020 and early 2021 to be a difficult and isolating time due to the impacts of Covid-19.
  
  Council is pleased to be able to invite local seniors back out in to the community to celebrate Wollondilly Seniors Festival 2021.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “We are encouraging our older residents to get involved with this year’s Seniors Festival with a range of activities on offer across the Shire during the months of April and May.”
  
  “There is something for everyo…

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• Bushfire Funding brings more Love for the Dilly

  Wollondilly’s successful ‘Love the Dilly’ campaign will be extended to promote the Shire as a visitor destination and support economic recovery, thanks to funding from the State and Federal Governments’ Bushfire Local Recovery Fund.
  
  The Love the Dilly Bushfire Recovery Campaign will receive $600,000 for a range of activities aimed at increasing awareness  of Wollondilly and growing visitor numbers, including leveraging Destination NSW’s “Love NSW” program.
  
  Wollondilly has extraordinary natural…

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• The Great Burragorang Valley Walk

  The Great Burragorang Valley WalkThe Great Burragorang Valley Walk is a truly unprecedented opportunity to connect three neighbouring Councils, their communities, towns and villages. Wollondilly Shire Council is hoping to work with Blue Mountains and Wingecaribee Shire Councils in delivery of this project. This Council collaboration will highlight iconic areas of unique natural beauty including the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Areas, National Parks and conservation areas.
  
  The first pha…

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• Preferred option chosen for Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2

  The NSW Government has released its consultation report for the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 and confirmed that the ‘Blue’ option has been identified as the preferred route for the Hume Highway to Appin Road connection.
  
  Stakeholders, landowners and members of the community were able to provide feedback on the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2 during consultation held between November 2020 and January 2021.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “I’m pleased to see that the Government has listened to Council and c…

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• Establish a recycling program

  Establish a recycling programMost businesses generate "waste" products that should be recycled, if only to prevent harmful chemicals entering our food chain.
  
  We have concentrated, extracted and combined raw natural elements into new and unique elements such as plastics, aluminium, mercury and acids. Recently we have realised that to use these resources efficiently and avoid them spoiling the environment, we need to create closed loops that allow us to move these technical materials fr…

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• New Visitor Guide showcases the unique attractions of the Wollondilly Shire

  Wollondilly Council’s highly anticipated Visit Wollondilly Guide has been launched today, showcasing the region to visitors and locals eager to get out and explore the region after lockdown.
  
  The new visitor and lifestyle guide features suggestions for day trips for all tastes, from the NSW Rail Museum and Wollondilly Heritage Centre through to Picton Karting and the Sydney Skydiving Centre.
  
  The guide presents some of Wollondilly’s interesting historical locations and natural beauty, including…

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• Council’s Warragamba Dam Wall petition hits 5000 signatures

  Wollondilly Council’s campaign to stop the raising of the Warragamba Dam Wall is gaining momentum, with over 5000 signatures already added to the online petition opposing the plan.
  
  Council’s recent Special Community Forum was also a success, featuring powerful online presentations from concerned community groups including the Gundungurra people, the Colong Foundation for Wilderness and Blue Mountains City Council.
  
  In a small win for the Council and community advocates, the Department of Planni…

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• Arts & Heritage Strategic Reference Group

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• Award winning architect appointed to design Wollondilly Community, Cultural & Civic Precinct

  With great excitement, Wollondilly Council has announced the successful appointment of Williams Ross Architects for the design of the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct.
  
  Council is keen to maintain momentum on this priority project, which will help kick-start the local economy following the impacts of COVID-19. The appointment of the architect is a crucial step.
  
  The construction of the Precinct will provide an economic stimulus, creating more jobs in the Shire and giving a boos…

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• Council moves forward with Stage 2 of the Wollondilly Community, Cultural & Civic Precinct

  With early works for Stage 1 already under way, Council is excited to be moving forward with the planning for Stage 2 of the Wollondilly Community, Cultural & Civic Precinct.
  
  Stage 2 will deliver a new and flexible Council Services Centre, more parking options (including basement parking) and new public spaces.
  
  Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Council wants to maintain momentum in bringing this vision to reality for the community, while also investing in Wollondilly to support stimulation of the…

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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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