Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government that the Wollondilly Shire will be one of ten new regional locations where refuges will be delivered to support survivors of domestic and family violence.
Funding for the refuge is part of $83.4 million which has been invested in the latest round of the Core and Cluster program, which aims to offer support to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
Mayor Gould said, “Sadly, the scourge of domestic…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s popular Beach Bus will hit the road again this summer, transporting Wollondilly residents to the beach and providing some relief from the heat.
The Beach Bus offers residents of all ages free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Wollondilly Shire. The hop on service will operate on four Tuesdays this summer: 7, 14, 21 and 28 January.
This is a low floor accessible bus, making the service accessible for all members of the community. …
Community News is a community newsletter which aims to provide you with an easy-to-read quarterly update to help keep you connected and informed about things that are happening across Wollondilly.
Through Community News you'll hear about what Council has been doing, such as updates on projects, road works or business improvements we have introduced. You'll also hear about what's ahead.
You can download a digital copy of the Community Newsletter here, or if you would like a hard…
Wollondilly residents will have improved access to important information during emergency events and disasters with the launch of a new website-based emergency dashboard and the installation of flood cameras in crucial locations across the Shire.
The purpose-built emergency dashboard is located on Council’s website as well as through e-kiosks located in Warragamba, Bargo and Oakdale. It includes live information such as emergency news, road and bridge closures, fire danger ratings, river heigh…
Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed an updated draft Contributions Plan for public exhibition, setting Council’s policy position on the types of local infrastructure required and the delivery priorities for the towns and villages outside of the Wilton and Appin Growth Areas.
Replacing the Wollondilly Contributions Plan 2020, the updated Plan aims to provide adequate funding for much needed local infrastructure all over the Shire, and will give Council, developers and the community confide…
Mayor Matt Gould has warmly welcomed the news that the Wollondilly Shire will soon have a new ambulance station, with the recent purchase of a site at Bargo by the NSW Government.
Minister for Health, Ryan Park MP announced in a statement on Monday that a site had been purchased at 150 Great Southern Road, after an evaluation by Health Infrastructure and NSW Ambulance. The new Bargo Ambulance Station will be built as part of the Government’s NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program.
NSW Ambu…
Tender 2024/25
Description: Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders for supply and construction of one 4.5T GVM mobile Library van. The tender involves the purchase of the van and construction to Council’s specification.
Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents may be obtained electronically via Council’s Tenderlink portal
Requests for Information: Request for information may be made via the Tenderlink forum after downloading the tender documents
Deadline: Tenders close 11…
Composting is nature’s way of recycling. Millions of compost critters live and feed on compost, breaking down the organic waste to return valuable nutrients back to the soil.
WHY SHOULD YOU COMPOST?
Over 50% of waste generated at home is organic matter which can be recycled.
Composting and worm farming is a cheap and easy way to reduce organic waste at home.
Compost returns vital nutrients back to the soil.
Composting is 100% natural and does not require any expensive artificial fertilis…
Learn the art of preserving pickles and making jams along with jar sterilisation principles in this hands-on workshop led by the Picton District CWA Land Cookery Officer.
Register here
Wollondilly Shire Council is looking for interested and enthusiastic community members to join its Strategic Reference Groups and Floodplain Risk Management Committee for the new term of Council.
Expressions of Interest are now open for the six Strategic Reference Groups, which will provide meaningful opportunities for community members to engage with Council and share their local knowledge, experience and expertise, as well as for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee.
Council continues to…
This Request for Tender is for the provision of waste collection services across the Wollondilly local government area (LGA). It requires the following elements:
Kerbside collections for domestic properties (including Residual Waste, Recyclables and Garden Organics (GO)/Food and Garden Organics (FOGO));
Kerbside Clean Up Service;
Public Place Bin collection;
Event waste bin services and collections;
Supervised clean up collections;
Commercial waste services;
Provision of bins, including Mobile…
January 2025 Applications Approved
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions…
Now on Public Exhibition
Wollondilly Shire Council is inviting feedback on the draft Wollondilly Shire Contributions Plan 2025.
A Contributions Plan ensures there is money (contributions) from developers to fund local infrastructure that is appropriate for the community. This may include local roads and pathways, parks and playing fields, libraries, community / recreational facilities, as well as plan administration.
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Online at Your Say Wollondilly under the 'Draft Wollondi…
Tender No. 2024/35
Please note that this tender is by INVITATION ONLY
Description
Sheehys Creek Road is a Council managed road to the west of Picton and forms the boundary between Oakdale and Lakesland.
The focus site has been subject to several significant events between 2019 through to 2024. As a consequence of these events, the road condition has progressively worsened which has caused:
a) Major down slope embankment failures resulting in partial loss of the road carriageway;
b) Multip…
Join Council staff to learn tips and tricks on growing seasonal vegetables at home. Creating a veggie garden at home or in your local community is a simple and effective way to reduce your impact on the environment. It will enable you to save money by growing and using the vegetables as you need and you'll also enjoy the taste of truly fresh food.
Only a handful of spots left, you must register to attend.
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Wollondilly’s Community Grants Program Opens for 2025
Community to have their say on Bargo Sportsground Master Plan
Council votes not to support Planning Proposal for Appin Part 2 Precinct