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• 4600 future jobs on the cards as Council gives conditional support to new employment park at Moreton Park Road

  At last week’s Council meeting, Wollondilly Shire Council voted to give conditional support to a draft Planning Proposal that will rezone land near the Hume Highway at Moreton Park Road, Menangle for general industrial (employment) uses, subject to a number of amendments to address community concerns.
  
   
  
  Lodged by Mirvac, the proposed rezoning would facilitate the development of a business park housing large warehouse and distribution buildings, communal spaces and recreational facilities. It w…

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• Autumn 2025 Community Newsletter

  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…

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• Public Exhibition of Regional Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme

  Wollondilly Shire Council is inviting feedback about the Draft Western Sydney Regional Affordable Rental Housing Contributions Scheme.
  
  This regional scheme will levy monetary contributions as a condition of consent for certain development approvals, to help provide affordable rental housing for low and moderate income households in Western Sydney including Wollondilly Shire. It also includes a Distribution Plan outlining how the scheme will be managed long term by the not-for-profit community h…

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• Thirlmere Festival of Steam

  Coming to Thirlmere on Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May 2025.
  
  Transport Heritage NSW and Wollondilly Shire Council are excited to bring the premier steam event of the year back to the streets of Thirlmere in 2025.
  
  Get ready for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the magic of steam. Highlights include heritage train rides, vintage steam machinery, live entertainment, carnival rides, the iconic street parade, and so much more.
  
  With the event continuing to grow, each day offers unique activit…

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• Household Chemical CleanOut Event Cancelled Due to Cleanaway Fire

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• WOLLONDILLY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER NEXT STEPS FOR BARGO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE AT MARCH COUNCIL MEETING

  Wollondilly Shire Council will decide the next steps for the Bargo Waste Management Centre, which has reached landfill capacity, as they consider a report at the March meeting recommending the site be closed in June 2025 to allow for the necessary remediation.
  
   
  
  The Bargo Waste Management Centre has been operating for over 60 years and has adapted to changing legislative environmental requirements, with Council managing to extend its life a number of times.
  
   
  
  In February 2024, Council resol…

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• WOLLONDILLY COUNCIL WELCOMES PRIME MINISTER’S $1B COMMITMENT TO MACARTHUR AIRPORT RAIL LINK

  This morning’s announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that he will commit $1billion dollars towards rail corridors allowing for a connection from the Macarthur region to the new Western Sydney Airport has been warmly welcomed by Wollondilly Shire Council.
  
   
  
  Wollondilly has for many years been working with The Parks, Sydney’s Western Parkland Councils, together with the Macarthur Mayors and the South Western Sydney Alliance to advocate strongly for the government to prioritise the full…

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• PUBLIC EXHIBITION - February 2025 Applications Approved

   
  
  February 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 condit…

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• PICTON – Commemorative Asset Naming – Don Jones Stage

  Commemorative Naming of Council Asset
  
  Botanic Gardens Stage in PICTON NSW
  
  “Don Jones Stage”
  
   
  
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  Commemorative ASSET Naming for DON JONES
  A Mayoral Minute was put forward at the 28 November 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting, resolution 304/2023, supporting the naming of the new stage in the Picton Botanical Gardens in honour of the late Don Jones (DOD 23 October 2023), for his significant contributions to the Wollondilly Shire over h…

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• PICTON – Commemorative Place Naming – Norman Dent Reserve

  Commemorative Naming – Place Naming
  
   “NORMAN DENT RESERVE”
  
   
  
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  Commemorative Place Naming for Norman Dent
  
   
  
  A Mayoral Minute was put forward at the 28 November 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting, supporting the naming of a Council asset in honour of the late Norman Dent of Picton NSW (10 January 1948- 11 November 2023), for his significant contributions to the Wollondilly Shire over his lifetime. The unnamed Wood Street Reserve (Lot…

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• Stonequarry Creek Bushcare April

  Anyone can become involved in our Bushcare program! We encourage members of the community of all ages to join us. Those who are under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
  
  The Stonequarry Creek habitat Garden is a stunning site that runs alongside the Picton Botanic Gardens. The site is a focus location for Wollondilly Shire Council's Bushcare Program and council have worked with community and corporate volunteer groups to restore the river flat forest that used to occur on the site…

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• Safety Brew - A Cuppa With Your Local Fire Crew

  Safety Brew – A Cuppa with Your Local Fire Crew
  About Café Connect
  Café Connect is more than simply a workshop, it is a chance to engage with your community over a cuppa. Each session offers valuable information, a welcoming environment, and time to socialise with fellow attendees and local service providers.
  
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  Grab a hot drink and sit down with your local fire crew for a relaxed and informative Fire Safety Session. Learn essential tips to keep your home and family safe, get to know…

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• Wollondilly Heritage Planning Proposal Stage 1 supported at Council Meeting

  The Wollondilly Heritage Planning Proposal (Stage 1) was supported at Tuesday afternoon’s Council meeting, allowing for the amendment of the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) to conserve the heritage significance of various sites throughout Wollondilly.
  
   
  
  Community members helped contribute to the Shire Wide Heritage Study over the past three years to update existing heritage items and identify potential places and items for local heritage listing, to retain a sense of the past for current and f…

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• Café Connect - Safety Brew A Cuppa with Your Local Fire Crew

  Come along to Wilton Community Centre for a cuppa with your local fire crew and an informative Fire Safety Session! Learn valuable fire safety tips, best practices, and discover the support and services available to help you stay safe.
  
  Don't miss out on this important event to keep yourself and your loved ones prepared. Café Connect will take place after the workshop with some light refreshments and an opportunity to meet new people.
  
  Local services who support our ageing community will be…

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• Draft Gas Scare Gun Policy

  Council is inviting feedback on the revised Gas Scare Gun Policy which defines guidelines for their use.
  
  This Policy was last adopted by Council on 16 November 2021. This draft Policy defines guidelines for the use of gas scare guns within Wollondilly Shire to protect the amenity of rural areas, and to reduce potential environmental impacts.
  
  Council recognises that the use of scare guns is a normal part of crop farming and that hearing them is part of living in a rural landscape. We support th…

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