Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Nest Boxes installed in Council Parks and Reserves

  Wollondilly Council has recently installed 40 nest boxes in local parks and reserves across the Shire to assist with wildlife recovery after last summer’s bushfires and other threats.
  
  The nest boxes will provide homes for many of the Shire’s native animals at locations including Lyn Gordon Reserve at Thirlmere, Bargo Sportsground, Thirlmere Sportsground, Scotcheys Reserve at Silverdale, Picton Botanical Gardens and Willis Park at The Oaks.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Many of Austral…

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• Council welcomes national broadband upgrade and calls for investment in Wollondilly’s future

  Welcoming the Federal Government’s announcement of a $4.5 billion investment in better access to ultra-fast broadband, Wollondilly Council has invited the National Broadband Network (NBN Co) to partner with Council and the community to address current and emerging needs in the area.
  
  The investment will see an increasing number of premises able to access high-speed connections with fibre being rolled out deeper into neighbourhoods, closer to homes and businesses. NBN Co has committed to working…

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• Dilly Doggy Day In

  Due to COVID-19, Dilly Doggy Day Out is not able to go ahead as it has in previous years; but instead we are excited to bring you Dilly Doggy Day In!
  
  Dilly Doggy Day In will be held from 18 October through until the originally scheduled date of Saturday 24 October.
  
  Throughout the week Council will be providing hints and tips for pet owners, information about local pet products and services, demonstrations and competitions - all online.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan said, “This is always a ver…

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• Local Strategic Planning Statement - Wollondilly 2040

  Wollondilly 2040 is Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). It was made and came into effect on 27 March 2020.
  
   
  
  Purpose
  The LSPS outlines the land use planning vision for Wollondilly over the next 20 years. This vision is for a prosperous, sustainable and resilient future for Wollondilly residents, with an enviable lifestyle of historic villages, modern living, rural lands and bush settings.
  
   
  
  Wollondilly 2040 identifies key planning priorities and actions that focus on protect…

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• Community Participation Plan

  The Community Participation Plan (CPP) was developed to provide the community with a clear process of how and when Council will engage with the community in relation to proposed development and plan making across the Shire, including mandatory requirements for public exhibition in relation to its planning functions.
  
  The overarching aim of community participation is to gather feedback from the community on key strategic planning documents, planning proposals, and development applications to info…

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• Mayor calls for better public transport solutions for Wollondilly Residents

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has called on the NSW Government to invest in quality public transport for the Shire, following the release of data showing our residents are paying significantly more in road tolls than those who live in other parts of Sydney.
  
  Recent studies have indicated that Wollondilly residents are paying up to twice as much in road tolls as people living in inner city areas, an extra disadvantage on top of the long commutes they face.
  
  With the area growing steadily and 70%…

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• Annual Report shows Council delivering through bushfires, floods and Covid-19

  The 2019/20 annual report going to next week’s Council meeting shows that Wollondilly Council has continued to deliver significant services and projects for the community, despite a year of extreme challenges including bushfires, floods and a global pandemic.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “This has been a year unlike any other - it has demonstrated the resilience and strength of the people of Wollondilly and shows why this is such an amazing place to live and work.”
  
  “The Councillors and I are very p…

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• George's Riverkeeper

  Georges Riverkeeper advocates for the protection, conservation and enhancement of the health of the Georges River.  Work focuses on five strategic priorities: catchment actions (such as litter removal and bush rehabilitation), river health monitoring and research, stormwater, and education and capacity building.
  
  Georges Riverkeeper represents the eight local councils in the Georges River Catchment of NSW with a collective responsibility for the health of the Georges River. Members include Baysi…

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• Sydney Water staff work with Council to restore local bushland

  Wollondilly Council is hosting a tree planting day for Sydney Water staff this Friday, 19 February to assist with the restoration of bushland along Racecourse Creek at Picton Sportsground.
  
  The project will establish 500 trees and 1500 shrubs and grasses to help restore the habitat for the endangered ecological community in the area.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan noted, “It is fantastic to see Council and Sydney Water working together to look after our local bushland.”
  
  “I’m particularly proud to see that…

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• Media Statement - Dog Breeding in Wollondilly

  “I would like to reassure community members that Council is not changing our policy or approach to dog breeding across the Shire.
  Council has always adopted a common sense approach to the management and control of animal breeding, based upon fairness and an understanding that this is a recreational hobby enjoyed by many residents.
  Ultimately the NSW Government sets the rules on what’s allowable and of course our approach must be balanced against the legislative requirement for Council to invest…

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• Ask Us Your Roads Related Question

  Ask the EngineersA big focus for Council is fixing our roads. If you have a question about our road strategy and the work we are doing, submit it below. We will be answering all questions through a series of Facebook posts and eNewsletters. So make sure you are following us online to hear the answer.
  
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• Events, farmstays, tourism on the table as Council welcomes State support for Wollondilly farmers

  Proposed changes by the NSW Government making it easier for farmers to establish new complementary businesses on their land have been welcomed by Wollondilly Council, as the Council continues to work behind the scenes to push hard so landowners can diversify.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan and CEO Ben Taylor recently met with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon. Rob Stokes MP together with Nathaniel Smith MP to advocate for planning changes to enable agribusiness and tourism activit…

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• Why Open Data?

  Our population forecast for 2017 is 51,002 and is forecast to grow to 92,102 by 2036. Council provide vital services to our community but face the challenges of growing demand and limited resources. Data enables informed decision making such as to advocate for policy change, streamline processes, improve access to information to deliver better services and increase community participation, satisfaction, transparency and economic opportunity.
  
  The Open Data Institute has conducted research into p…

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• My Aged Care

  My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s starting point on your aged care journey. Find and access the government-funded services you need. 
  
   
  
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  My Aged Care Step by Step Guide: How to get In-Home SupportCommonwealth Home Support ProgrammeFunded by the Australian Government, Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides a range of entry-level Aged Care Services for older people who need assistance to enable them to continue to live independentl…

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• Council welcomes $500,000 of Bushfire Recovery Funding

  Wollondilly Council has welcomed over $500,000 of funding for bushfire recovery projects from the Australian and New South Wales governments this week.
  
  Federal Member for Hume, Angus Taylor announced that two Council-initiated projects have been approved under Stream Two of the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF).
  
  Council will receive $280,000 towards the Connect and Interact Wollondilly program, which will provide public Wi-Fi and interactive kiosks in bushfire impacted co…

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