Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed today’s announcement of $9.5M road repair funding from the State Government’s Regional and Local Roads Repair Program to help address the flood damage across Wollondilly’s 870km road network.
Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith MP made the significant funding announcement at the Council Chambers in Picton this morning.
While Wollondilly was excluded from the first round of pothole repair funding, Mayor Matt Gould alongside other Mayors from the fringes…
Wollondilly Shire Council has reopened the federally funded Dangerous Tree Removal Program to assist residents whose properties were impacted by the Green Wattle Creek bushfire.
Wollondilly Council received funding in June 2022 to assist affected residents to remove dangerous trees through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. Council has re-opened the funding until 30 March 2023, with works to be completed by 30 June 2023.
The Program provides one-off fina…
Wollondilly Shire Council has been awarded a grant of almost $50,000 from the Department of Communities & Justice to run the Engaging Young Women in Non-Traditional Trades project in 2023/24.
The project will make it possible for 15 young local women to undertake training that will help them gain employment in a trade.
They will be supported to complete a series of modules including:
Yellow card (Traffic Control)
White Card (Workplace Health and Safety Induction)
Chemqual (Chemicals)
Seni…
Wollondilly Council has committed to continuing to provide of a community transport service for its growing and changing community, directly funding third-party providers so community groups can use the service.
This updated model will mean eligible Wollondilly based community groups can use suitable third-party transport services to hire either an appropriate vehicle, or a vehicle and driver, with Council footing the bill up to the value of $500 per trip.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “First and for…
Birrahlee Park in Yanderra was officially opened yesterday by Wollondilly Shire Council Mayor Matt Gould and Nathaniel Smith, State Member for Wollondilly.
Angus Taylor, Federal Member for Hume, Deputy Mayor Matt Deeth, Councillors Paul Rogers and Suzy Brandstater along with community members, joined in the celebration by enjoying a BBQ (thanks to Bargo Men’s Shed) and trying out the new playground equipment.
Nathaniel Smith, State Member for Wollondilly said “I’m proud that we could fund such…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s announcement from the NSW Liberals and Nationals that they will invest an additional $50 million to acquire land to build the Picton Bypass, if re-elected, and called on all candidates to honour or better the pledge.
The Hon Natalie Ward, Minister for Metropolitan Roads, joined Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP to make the announcement in Picton this morning; committing if re-elected to provide the funding for strategic land acquisition…
Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's FAQ's Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Do I need Council's approval to build a pool? Yes, you must receive Council's approval before constructing any pool. This includes pools located on residential properties, motels, hotels and caravan parks.Please contact Council on (02) 4677 1100 or email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au in regards to obtaining approval. Do I…
Read more about "FAQ's"...Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Forms Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Certificate of Compliance State Government requires all pool and spa owners in NSW must have a valid certificate of compliance. This legislation applies to all in-and above ground, indoor, portable and other pools and spa pools, capable of being filled with 300mm or more of water.Pool owners can ask for assistance from local council or an accredite…
Read more about "Forms"...Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed an announcement by Transport for NSW of two new rapid bus services being considered for the Wilton Growth Area, and called on all candidates in the upcoming NSW election to commit to the plan.
The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government has identified the new rapid bus routes to help connect Wilton to Picton and Campbelltown.
Under the proposal, a new service would run every hour, seven days a week to connect Wilton with Picton, with a 30-minute service i…
REQUEST FOR TENDER 2023/11Wollondilly Shire Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers for the installation of the proposed tree lighting within Argyle Street Picton between Stonequarry Creek and Menangle Street intersection.
The resulting contract will be a Lump Sum Contract.
Scope of Works
The Contractor shall allow to carry out the following works, including but not limited to the supply installation, testing, commissioning and…
The future of Antill Park Golf Course in Picton was secured by Wollondilly Shire Council last night, with Council reconfirming its commitment to the site in Picton remaining an 18-hole public golf course.
Council has re-affirmed that no part of the site is to be sold to developers for high density housing or any other purpose, nor will Council consider developing any part of the site for residential housing.
Council decided to reject all tenders in line with the process required under tenderin…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s latest independently run Employee Engagement Survey has revealed a continued high level of engagement and commitment to the Wollondilly community across all divisions of Council.
The November 2022 survey was carried out by the independent provider who has run the survey in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The results reported to this week’s Council meeting show a culture of increasing trust, job satisfaction and advocacy within the organisation.
CEO Ben Taylor said, “We’re stri…
Request for Quotation 2023/06Description: Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking quotation rates from suitably qualified and experienced waste contractors to provide pick up and removal of all waste streams generated via illegal dumping across the Wollondilly Shire LGA.
Obtaining Documentation: Documents may be obtained electronically via the tenderlink.com website.
Requests for Information: Please contact the Purchasing Officer on (02) 4677 1100 or purchase@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Deadline: Sub…
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Read more about "Be Involved"...Wollondilly Shire Council and Mayor Matt Gould have enthusiastically welcomed the NSW Labor Government’s announcement that plans for the raising of the Warragamba Dam Wall have been scrapped.
The Government has announced it will not proceed with the project, taking into consideration the huge costs and environmental and heritage concerns, which have been highlighted for many years by Wollondilly Council and its partners who strongly opposed the raising of the wall by 14m for flood mitigation pu…
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