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• Entries Open for the 2022 Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition

  With Spring just around the corner, it’s time for the green thumbs of Wollondilly to put on their gloves and get ready for the 2022 Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition.
  
  The annual Garden Competition is a popular event on Council’s calendar, bringing together like-minded community members with a passion for gardening.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Wollondilly Council has a long and proud history of conducting the Spring Garden Competition, which was established in 1990.”
  
  “We are one of the few loc…

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• New Director for Shire Services welcomed to Wollondilly Council

  Following a competitive recruitment process, Wollondilly Council has appointed a new Director, Shire Services.
  
  Peter Buckley will be leading the newly established Directorate with a key focus on excellence in operational service delivery including roads, parks and recreation, community services, waste & environment and capital project delivery.
  
  CEO Ben Taylor said, “Mr Buckley joins Wollondilly as an experienced customer-focused leader of high performing organisations, and one with a real…

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• Wollondilly Mayor warns of need to protect local agricultural industry from Foot and Mouth disease

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has called on the community to be vigilant and play their part in keeping the highly contagious Foot and Mouth Disease out of Australia, as the disease spreads through Bali and other parts of Indonesia.  
  
  “Council is reminding all residents and especially accommodation providers and tourism operators of the potential risks associated with travellers returning from Indonesia, including Bali, who may be carrying the devastating livestock virus.”
  
  “This virus can survi…

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• Tender awarded for construction of Wollondilly’s new Performing Arts Centre

  Wollondilly Council has awarded the tender for construction of its new 375 seat Performing Arts Centre, the next exciting phase of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct.
  
  Belmadar Pty Ltd will be bringing the vision for the Centre to life; building a state-of-the-art local venue for music, theatre, exhibitions and civic events, and giving a major injection into the cultural life of Picton and the wider Wollondilly area.
  
  Construction of the Performing Arts Centre is funded by grants and developer co…

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• Clothing and Textiles Recycling

  Divert more waste from landfill and support a cause by donating pre-loved clothing and textiles to a local charity, animal shelter or clothing retailer.
  
  What Can I Donate?
  Clothing and textiles including bed linen, towels, blankets and quilts can be donated if they are:
  
  Clean 
  Dry
  In good condition
  No rips or tears
  
  Please do not donate items if they are:
  
  Dirty
  Wet
  Stained
  Ripped or torn
  Missing parts
  
  Just remember - if it's good enough to give to a mate then it's good enough to do…

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• Council welcomes speed reduction on Menangle Street, Picton

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement that the speed limit on Menangle Street, Picton, will be reduced by Transport for NSW in response to safety concerns from local residents.
  
  Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP, announced that the speed limit would be reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h later this year, making the entrance to the township from Picton Road safer for motorists and pedestrians.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Council welcomes yesterday’s announcement and hopes to s…

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• Council strongly opposes potential changes to Wilton housing code

  Wollondilly Shire Council has unanimously agreed to object, in the strongest possible terms, to the Department of Planning and Environment’s proposed post exhibition changes to the Wilton Growth Area Housing Complying Development Code.
  
  At the recent Council meeting, Councillors expressed their extreme disappointment upon learning that the Department was considering a number of post exhibition changes to the draft Wilton Code in response to lobbying from the development industry.
  
  Mayor Matt Gou…

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• Council appoints new operator for management of Wollondilly’s Swimming Pools

  Wollondilly Shire Council has moved forward on a new contract for the management and operation of its swimming pools, going through a detailed tender process to ensure the best outcome could be achieved for the community.
  
  Council has awarded the contract to Belgravia Health and Leisure Group Pty Ltd, following an open and competitive tender process including independent financial assessment.
  
  Council will now move to the next step of transitioning the management of both the Wollondilly Leisure…

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• Wollondilly Council wins National Award for Innovative Service Delivery

  Wollondilly Shire Council has received national recognition for its Integrated Services Delivery Program at the 2022 Local Government Professionals National Federation Awards.
  
  Wollondilly was named the winner of the Innovative Management Initiative Award for the program which has revolutionised and will continue to improve Council’s customer service, service delivery and business efficiency.
  
  The project has implemented the world leading customer service and business automation tool, Salesforce…

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• Council partners with Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife in a big win for the local environment

  Wollondilly Shire Council has entered into a new partnership with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife (FNPW), and the two organisations have already started working together to actively protect the Shire’s unique flora and fauna so it can be enjoyed by generations to come.
  
  The FNPW is the Charity Partner of Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife, a non-government organisation that supports community conservation groups and partners with government agencies and organisations to help…

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• Macarthur Mayors welcome Premier’s rail commitment and call on NSW Labor to match or better the commitment

  Joint media release from Wollondilly, Campbelltown and Camden Councils.
  
  The Macarthur region’s Mayors have welcomed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s commitment to undertake a final business case to deliver a crucial rail line from Campbelltown-Macarthur to the Western Sydney International Airport.
  
  The Macarthur Councils – Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly – have long advocated for a direct rail line from the region to the new airport as part of a suite of public transport options, in order t…

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• Mayor calls on all State candidates to match Independent’s commitment to reclassify Wollondilly’s regional roads

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed a commitment from Independent candidate Judith Hannan to make Wollondilly’s main regional roads State roads if elected, and called on all other candidates in the State election to match this commitment.
  
  Wollondilly Council has been campaigning for a number of years to see the reclassification of Wollondilly’s regional roads as State Roads; specifically, the top three major connecting roads in the Shire - Remembrance Driveway, Menangle Road and Silverdal…

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• Mayor warmly welcomes State Candidate Rebecca Thompson’s commitment to Wollondilly’s key priorities

  With less than a week to go until the NSW State election, Mayor Matt Gould is continuing to receive commitments from State candidates in response to the five key election priorities he has laid out for the Wollondilly Shire.
  
  Following a meeting last week, Mayor Gould has warmly welcomed the commitment of One Nation’s Rebecca Thompson to four out of five of Council’s key priorities, joining recent pledges by Independent Judith Hannan and Liberal MP Nathaniel Smith to some of council’s priorities…

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• Wollondilly community is invited to opening of newly renovated Library space

  Residents and friends are invited to come along and celebrate the opening of the freshly renovated top floor of the Wollondilly Library on Saturday 29 April between 10am and 2pm, with fun activities for all ages.
  
  As part of the celebrations, NSW Government's Woman of the Year for Wollondilly Marjo Hallowell will be talking about her book, Bargo 200 Years in the Making. Other activities will include face painting and interactive art for kids, Library tours, a pop up from Picton & Distri…

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• Sustainability Policy forms blueprint for future Wollondilly Council business

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s newly adopted Sustainability Policy will form a blueprint for the incorporation of sustainability into all elements of Council’s future business; including its decision making, processes and operations.
  
  Council has also committed to providing support to the local community, businesses and other stakeholders as they transition to more sustainable practices.
  
  Council exhibited the draft Sustainability Policy at the end of 2022, with feedback from the community included…

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