Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Community Satisfaction Survey reveals that locals love the Wollondilly lifestyle, satisfaction with Council is significantly higher

  The results of Wollondilly Shire Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey have revealed that residents love the Wollondilly lifestyle, with 95% rating their quality of life as good or excellent.
  
  Satisfaction with the Council itself has increased significantly, with 81% of residents satisfied with Council’s performance over the last 12 months; a 9% increase from 2023.
  
  In other positive news, 78% of residents say they are satisfied with the performance of Wollondilly’s elected Councillors,…

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• WOLLONDILLY DA TIMES FASTEST IN GREATER SYDNEY!

  Wollondilly Shire Council has the fastest approvals for development applications in Greater Sydney, with an average of 53 assessment days, according to a new league table published by the State Government this morning.
  
  The league table shows Council’s performance in regard to lodgement and determination of development applications, with Wollondilly coming out on top despite having the fourth highest number of determinations.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “I’d like to congratulate the staff at Wollond…

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• Picton to Tahmoor Shareway - now complete

  Wollondilly residents can now walk or cycle between the towns of Picton and Tahmoor, with the completion of the new Picton to Tahmoor shareway. 
  
  The shareway was officially opened on 1 August by Mayor Matt Gould, Judy Hannan MP, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Michael Banasik, Cr Beverley Spearpoint, Cr Paul Rogers, Cr Suzy Brandstater and Cr Blair Briggs. CEO Ben Taylor and Council staff were also in attendance.
  
  The new shareway will deliver the 2.4km missing pedestrian link between the two to…

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• Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day

  The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 7 September 2024, from 8am-12pm.
  
  This is a great opportunity for residents who can’t make it to our usual opening hours during the week to grab some great plants. We have lots of Wollondilly native plant species to choose from that are absolute bird magnets.
  
  Wollondilly residents are entitled to five free Wollondilly native plants a quarter from our nursery. Any residents doing environmental restoration work like…

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• Expressions of Interest (EOI) - Bargo Waste Management Centre Closure - Principal Contraction

  EOI 2024/36 
  Description
  Wollondilly Shire Council operates the Bargo Waste Management Centre, situated on Lot 242 DP 751250 at 27 Anthony Rd, Bargo. This site has been in use since the late 1960s and is licensed to accept general solid waste (non-putrescible) and waste tyres for landfilling.
  
  Council is looking for an experienced and qualified Contractor to finalise detailed design and investigations, as well as carry out the construction work needed to close the landfill in line with EPA guide…

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• WOLLONDILLY COUNCIL’S DRAFT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY OUT FOR REVIEW

  As Wollondilly Shire Council seeks to further engage with the community as part of its decision-making processes, Council is reviewing its Community Engagement Strategy for the 2024-2028 term and has now endorsed the draft Strategy for Public Exhibition.
  
  First developed in 2022, the Community Engagement Strategy is a key element in the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and is informed by legislative requirements, best practice examples and local community feedback.
  
  Council’s Annual C…

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• Startup Spark @ WorkLife

  Are you 15–18 and curious about starting your own business?
  
  Join us for our third Startup Spark Workshop. This session will feature local business mentors (including a local footy star) who’ll share their own journeys and show you how alternative pathways can lead to success.
  
  What to expect:
  
  Work on business ideas and plans with hands-on mentoring
  Present your ideas, Shark Tank style, and get feedback
  Relax with pizza and soft drinks on the balcony
  
  You’ll also learn about fully funded progra…

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• Review finds no risk to community safety from Sportsground Parade Appin works

  Following concerns raised by the Mayor, Councillors and residents, Council's CEO requested a thorough review of the activities being undertaken on community land at Sportsground Parade Appin for the installation of a sewer line to service a new development; including the process followed to grant the licence and any potential risk to community safety.
  
   
  
  The review has now been completed, and has identified that there was no risk to community safety from the works and that due process was…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Celebrations 2025

  Wollondilly is set to come alive this Australia Day with a morning full of fun, entertainment, and community spirit at the Picton Botanic Gardens and Hume Oval Precinct. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 26 January, from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and join us for a day to remember!
  
  This year’s celebrations offer something for everyone, with a mix of free activities, live entertainment, and delicious treats. Families can enjoy the rock climbing wall, giant screamer waterslide, and a Disney-themed jumping…

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• Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day

  Our next nursery Open Day is on Saturday 1 February for anyone who can’t make it during the week.
  
  Wollondilly residents are entitled to 5 free Wollondilly native plants a quarter from our nursery. Any residents doing environmental restoration work like tree planting and land revegetation can have more. We have a large variety of trees species that support our unique wildlife including threatened species like koalas and glossy black cockatoos.
  
  Pop in and have a chat with our friendly staff who…

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• Wollondilly’s 2025 Australia Day Ambassador Announced

  Chef, author and teacher Ms Promilla Gupta OAM has been announced as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
   
  
  Known for her love for cooking to bring people together, Promilla migrated to Australia with her husband in 1983, living in Whyalla for nearly 20 years before moving to Adelaide in 2002.
  
   
  
  Promilla has shared her love of food in a number of ways, from running a restaurant, writing books, teaching cooking and providing nutritious meals for newly arrived migrants and intern…

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• Wollondilly’s 2025 Australia Day Winners

  Wollondilly’s Australia Day Award winners have been announced in a ceremony as part of the annual celebrations in the Picton Botanic Gardens.
  
   
  
  This year’s Wollondilly Citizens of the Year are Annette and Rob Pearce, a husband and wife team who have contributed selflessly to their local community over many years.
  
   
  
  Annette and Rob are long-term Wollondilly residents and active members of numerous organisations both locally and Australia wide, including: Picton View Club, Fellow of Australia…

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• Tahmoor District Sporting Complex Sportsfield upgrade and carpark installation – now open

  The much-awaited Tahmoor District Sporting Complex – Phase 2 – Western sporting fields upgrade and carpark has officially been opened with a gathering of government and Council representatives, members from the 355 committee and sportsground users for a ribbon cutting.
  
   
  
  Mayor Matt Gould along with The Hon. Mark Buttigieg and Judy Hannan MP, with Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Jacqueline Jenson and Cr Suzy Brandstater, acknowledged the importance of projects such as this as a huge asset to spo…

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• Council commits to ongoing community engagement with adopted strategy

  At the first Ordinary Council meeting for 2025, Wollondilly Shire Council has adopted a refreshed Community Engagement Strategy for the 2024-2028 term, with a commitment to further engaging with the community as part of its decision-making processes.
  
   
  
  As a key element in the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework set out by the NSW Office of Local Government, Council’s Community Engagement Strategy outlines key focus areas and approach to engaging with the Wollondilly community.
  
   
  
  The…

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• $1.36 Billion in local infrastructure for Appin announced as IPART releases final report on Appin Contributions Plan

  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…

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