Wollondilly residents can now borrow fox traps and monitoring cameras from the Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery. Expert advice and training in the use of a fox trap will also be given prior to the fox trap loan. Property inspections can also be arranged.
Foxes pose a serious threat to local wildlife in the area as well as to livestock, domestic pets and native vegetation. Coordinated control campaigns involving neighbours are the most effective way to reduce fox and pest animal number…
“I would like to reassure community members that Council is not changing our policy or approach to dog breeding across the Shire.
Council has always adopted a common sense approach to the management and control of animal breeding, based upon fairness and an understanding that this is a recreational hobby enjoyed by many residents.
Ultimately the NSW Government sets the rules on what’s allowable and of course our approach must be balanced against the legislative requirement for Council to invest…
Fire Affected Tree Removal on Private Land There are several ways to remove fire affected trees on private land.
1. Trees in imminent Danger of FallingIf trees are in imminent danger of falling and causing damage to life or property, the State Emergency Service (SES) should be contacted on 132 500 or engage a qualified arborist. Evidence should be collected in the form of photos and provided to council as soon practical after the danger has been addressed.
2. Tree Removal RequestTree removal r…
Wollondilly Council has an ongoing commitment to fixing the road network, investing the largest budget to date into improving local roads.
Council is also in the process of updating its Road Works Program and is seeking the input of community members, asking residents to select up to five road segments that they would like to see prioritised in the Program.
Wollondilly residents are invited to head to Council’s Customer Portal to make selections on which road segments they believe need attenti…
Wollondilly Council is strongly advocating for the NSW State Government to review and reclassify 116km of its roads as state roads, with Nathaniel Smith MP working closely with Council to help make it happen.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “Council is investing more than ever before to fix our 870km road network, with a big focus on our major roads.”
“But many of these heavily used roads really should be managed by the NSW Government, like they are for other Council areas all over the state, giving u…
About Nature MaprThe Wollondilly & Southern Highlands Nature Mapr (SHNM) is an exciting new citizen science tool to help you discover what is around you and for you to contribute to biodiversity monitoring in the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee shires.
What is it used for?Data collected by citizen scientists through NatureMapr helps to educate the broader community including the next generation of scientists and activists, and it can be used in the development of local biodiversity projects.…
Join or create a work team focused on dreaming up and implementing schemes to reduce the impact your workplace has on the environment.
About "Green Teams"The understanding that workplaces have an important role to play in moving us towards sustainability is relatively new.
Accordingly, many businesses and organisations remain unsure of how to put this into practice. Creating or joining committees, ideas groups, and Green Teams to focus on and implement pro-environmental change at…
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor! How can we reduce the environmental impact of our own profession?
About Making Your Profession SustainableThe change required to create a sustainable society and heal the damage caused by global warming and the overuse of natural services will involve an evolution of almost all aspects of society. The future will include carbon trading, zero emissions targets, full cradle-to-cradle product lifecycle analysis, small business environmental management requiremen…
Energy conservation at work saves resources, slows climate change and leaves the boss with more money for your bonus!
About Cutting Down EnergyThe cost of energy is rising and the effects of pollution increasing.
Many people waste energy at work in ways they would never consider doing at home. People leave their computers on overnight, leave rooms with the lights on, don't adjust the setting on their equipment to save power and as a consequence, tonnes of greenhouse gases are emitted.…
The long awaited Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall has been released, with Wollondilly Council reaffirming its strong opposition to the plan as it prepares a submission to the NSW Government and encourages community members to have their say.
Council recently reiterated its strong opposition to the raising of the dam wall by up to 17 metres, due to expected loss of irreplaceable Aboriginal cultural heritage, the effects on biodiversity, heavy vehicl…
The joint media release below was issued by Minister McKenzie & NSW Minister Elliott.
Disaster assistance is now available in the local government area of Wollondilly, New South Wales, following a severe weather event on Saturday 23 October 2021.
Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said heavy rainfall…
This festive season, Wollondilly Council will be trialling a weekly collection service of yellow lid recycling bins to help increase the amount of material sent for recycling and keep valuable resources out of landfill.
The new service has been introduced for the 2021 Christmas period in response to feedback received from residents who participated in the Future of Waste Services Survey earlier this year.
From Monday 20 December 2021 until Friday 14 January 2022, Wollondilly residents will hav…
With early works for Stage 1 already under way, Council is excited to be moving forward with the planning for Stage 2 of the Wollondilly Community, Cultural & Civic Precinct.
Stage 2 will deliver a new and flexible Council Services Centre, more parking options (including basement parking) and new public spaces.
Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Council wants to maintain momentum in bringing this vision to reality for the community, while also investing in Wollondilly to support stimulation of the…
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Have your say on Council’s Budget and priorities for the years ahead, as Council continues big investment in roads, infrastructure, customer experience and planning for the long term
Rail, road & basic enabling infrastructure top the list as Council endorses key advocacy priorities for Wollondilly
Thirlmere gets ready to huff n puff in a race against a steam train