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• Wollondilly Council welcomes Federal funding for Bypass and Picton Road

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s Federal Government announcement of $95.6 million in funding towards the Picton Bypass and Picton Road projects following strong advocacy by the Council.
  
  The funding is part of a commitment to state infrastructure in this week’s Federal Budget, aimed at creating jobs, improving commuter safety and driving economic growth.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “I’m excited to hear about this funding which goes towards addressing the infrastructure deficit in this gr…

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• Council issues planning approval for $20 million shopping centre in Silverdale

  Wollondilly residents can now look forward to a new village centre and commercial hub in the northern end of the Shire, with DA consent issued for a new $20m shopping centre in Silverdale.
  
  This is an important stepping stone for the expansion of the Silverdale village centre; the culmination of a complex planning process which involved extensive collaboration between Council staff and the proponent’s design team.
  
  The land was rezoned in recent years following Council’s decision to set a new st…

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• Council calls for State and Federal Government funding for road repair in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Council has called on the State and Federal Governments, particularly election candidates, to provide $32.5 million towards repairing the Shire’s road network.
  
  The local community has expressed ongoing frustration with the condition of Wollondilly roads, and despite record expenditure by Council on roadworks across the Shire, there is still a large deficit which can only be met in a reasonable timeframe with the support of the State and Federal Governments.
  
  Council’s 2020 Financial…

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• Local jobs to be fast-tracked under proposal to accelerate delivery of new cultural & community buildings for Wollondilly

  Local economic stimulus, construction jobs and more employment in Picton town centre for the broader Wollondilly community are on the agenda when Council considers a plan to accelerate the Wollondilly Community, Cultural and Civic Precinct project at its 19 May meeting.
  
  The plan is part of Wollondilly’s strategy to kick-start the local economy through infrastructure investment and small business support, as well as to support residents in financial hardship due to the economic impacts of Covid-…

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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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• Development Application Submitted for Performing Arts Centre

  We are excited to have achieved a significant milestone in submitting a Development Application for the proposed Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) on the corner of Colden Street and Menangle Street in Picton.
  
  The Performing Arts Centre is the centrepiece of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct project, providing a landmark venue and entertainment programming currently unavailable in the Shire.
  
  The aim of the centre is to provide Wollondilly residents and visitors with a versatile, multi-p…

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• Construction begins on new Wollondilly children’s services building

  Joint media releaseConstruction is officially underway on a new children’s services building, in a major milestone for the highly anticipated Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  The Morrison Government and Perrottet Government have each committed $814,784 to the new fit-for-purpose children’s services building, with Wollondilly Shire Council contributing a further $1,268,470.
  
  The project is funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program as part of the Western Sydney City Deal.
  
  The West…

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• Council calls for passionate community members to join Strategic Reference and Advisory Groups

  Wollondilly Council is committed to engaging with the community on key matters and strategic priorities, so is looking for interested community members to join a series of Strategic Reference Groups and Advisory Groups.
  
  Expressions of Interest are now open for anyone interested in joining one of the groups, with an opportunity for residents to share their local knowledge, experience and expertise for the benefit of their community.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council has set up a new structure of…

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• Funds poured into road repairs as extreme wet weather wreaks havoc with Wollondilly’s roads

  An unprecedented six months of extreme wet weather in 2022, on top of major storm events in 2020 and 2021, have significantly impacted Wollondilly’s 870km road network. Day after day Council crews and contractors continue to work tirelessly to repair the damage, only for the waterlogged soil and ongoing rain to undo their efforts.
  
  The ongoing damage caused to the roads and the fact that the organisation has been in emergency road repair mode since the beginning of 2022 was highlighted at Tuesda…

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• Council investigates dog attacks on local livestock

  Wollondilly Council is investigating recent reports of domestic dog attacks on livestock in the Orangeville and Werombi areas.
  
  Council rangers are carrying out patrols and will impound any dogs that are found to be on someone else’s property or straying. Residents are asked to alert Council if they see dogs wandering free in the area.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Residents should be vigilant with stock on their properties and report any dog attacks to Council.”
  
  “Dog attacks from wild or domestic d…

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• Calls for NSW Government to take over Wollondilly’s main roads – make your voice heard!

  Wollondilly Council has renewed its calls for the NSW Government to review and reclassify key regional roads as State roads, so it takes over management of these busy main roads and enables Council’s limited funds to be focussed on local road repairs.
  
  Council is investing more money, resources and time than ever before to fix the Shire’s 870km road network following six months of wet weather, storms and flooding. Unfortunately, a large portion of Council’s limited roads budget is continuing to…

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• New Community Facilities to be delivered as part of Wollondilly’s draft Capital Works Program

  Council’s draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Capital Works Program (2026-2027) will be considered at this month’s Council meeting, with towns right across the Shire soon to benefit from new facilities.
  
  While roads are the immediate top priority for Wollondilly, the community has also expressed a desire for Council to invest in major infrastructure, including new community and sporting facilities.
  
  Council is investing a total of $45.8M in capital works across the Shire for the next fi…

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• New Director for Shire Futures Welcomed to Wollondilly Council

  Following a competitive recruitment process, Wollondilly Council has appointed a new Director, Shire Futures.
  
  Martin Cooper will be leading the newly established Directorate with a key focus on future land use and infrastructure planning, together with job creation and protecting and enhancing the Wollondilly Shire.  
  
  CEO Ben Taylor said, “Mr Cooper joins Wollondilly with great demonstrated experience shaping places, having led the strategic planning for our neighbour Camden for many years, an…

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• Wollondilly Council reappoints CEO for next five years

  Wollondilly Shire Council has reappointed Ben Taylor as CEO for a further five years from July 2022.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said that Mr Taylor had shown exemplary leadership during a challenging period and has the full support of the elected Council to lead the organisation for the years ahead.
  
  “Ben has transformed the Council since joining us in 2019 and continuously demonstrates a real passion for Wollondilly and our community.” 
  
  "His leadership of the organisation through bushfires, floods…

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• Community to benefit from new Park and Sportsground Upgrades as part of Council’s Operational Plan

  Residents of Wollondilly will be able to enjoy upgrades to many of their local parks and sportsgrounds in the coming year as part of Council’s newly adopted Operational Plan and Budget.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “With the health and wellbeing of the community a priority for Council, we want to make sure everyone in the Shire has access to outdoor spaces where they can exercise and socialise.”
  
  “It is great to see parks such as Telopea Park at Buxton evolving into a central hub for residents of all…

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