Wollondilly Shire Council

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• The future of Wilton looks greener with release of Development Control Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the release of the Wilton Development Control Plan (DCP) by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
  
  In a win for Wollondilly and future Wilton residents, the Wilton DCP incorporates green building design, more trees, and protections for the local koala population and habitat, while enhancing the natural beauty and landscape of Wilton and its surrounds.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “This plan will help ensure that Wilton is a great place to live f…

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• Covid-19 Community Grants Program to provide support to those hit by lockdown

  Wollondilly Council has opened a special round of community grants today in response to the current Covid-19 outbreak in NSW.
  
  The new program offers grants to Wollondilly based not-for-profit charitable organisations to provide support to residents experiencing severe financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 related loss of income.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan is encouraging local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.
  
  “Council has allocated $50,000 to this special Covid-19…

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• Call for Australia Day Nominations in Wollondilly

  The challenges of the last two years have highlighted the commitment of the many amazing individuals who are part of the Wollondilly community.
  
  Council is calling for nominations of people who live and volunteer in Wollondilly, who would be worthy recipients for an Australia Day Award.
  
  It may be someone who runs the local sporting group or volunteers with the fire brigade, or someone who helps out at the school or the local RSL branch.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “Lockdown is the perfect time to…

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• New Business Wollondilly website showcases local opportunities

  Wollondilly Council has launched a new website focussing on business, investment, lifestyle and tourism in the Shire.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan is pleased to announce the establishment of the website as a place where Council can further connect and support local business through the current challenges, as well as promoting the many investment prospects in the area.
  
  Mayor Khan said, “This is a one stop website for community members, local business, future residents and investors, highlighting the amazi…

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• Small and Medium Enterprises

  Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) SME's are a dynamic and oft under-appreciated part of the Australian economy. Businesses with under 200 employees drive the most employment and provide the most economic benefit to Australia, with SMEs making up over 57 % of the Australian economy.
  
  The way these 2 million+ businesses consume energy, water and other resources, is critical to our societies ability to transform its economy to a more sustainable level. The good news is, then in doing this, t…

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• Upgrade to energy efficient lighting

  Upgrade to energy efficient lightingBy replacing your current lighting with the new generation of efficient lights, such as compact fluorescents and LEDs, you can half the lighting component of your electricity bill.
  
  All workplaces use lighting to enable workers to work, to highlight goods for sale, light space for customers, advertise and indicate exits and warnings. By methodically working through the lights in your business, and migrating to the best energy efficient lighting option, you wil…

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• Configure your lighting for efficiency

  Configure your lighting for efficiencyBy utilising natural light, installing skylights, sensors switches and separating lights into multiple zone switches we can cover our lighting needs, with less electricity.
  
  Natural light is an important element in our environment. We use it to align our circadian rhythms to help us know when to sleep, and when to wake. Natural light helps us produce Vitamin D, a vital element to our immune system. So adding natural light to your workplace can be more valuab…

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• Implement efficient air conditioning and heating

  Implement efficient air conditioning and heating Large amounts of energy are required to heat or cool the air inside a building, so doing it as efficiently as possible is essential to minimizing this expense.
  
  On average, heating and cooling accounts for over 35% of energy use in small to medium businesses. The impact of inefficient heating and cooling can run into the thousands of dollars over a 10 year period, money any business could better spend elsewhere.
  
  How to do it now!By moderating you…

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• Switch off un-used appliances

  Switch off un-used appliancesBy switching off equipment when it is not in use, we save energy and money. It is that simple.
  
  Just as we don’t leave our cars idling when not in use, the idea that office equipment and appliances should be idling away on standby in case we need them is a recipe for power wastage and high electricity bills. It is estimated that the power used by office machines in standby mode is 6% of office energy use.
  
  By acting to switch off your un-used appliances, you can recl…

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• Maintain, downsize and turn off your fridge

  Maintain, downsize and turn off your fridgeRefrigerators and cool rooms consume a lot of energy. The benefit of bringing them up to best practice efficiency is a heavy financial and environmental reward.
  
  Fridges require large amounts of power, and for those businesses with significant refrigeration needs, this is a expensive ongoing cost. However, energy savings of 20% can generally be obtained from regular maintenance and prudent use of refrigerators.
  
  In certain Industries, refrigeration can…

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• Purchase energy efficient appliances

  Purchase energy efficient appliancesWhen investing in new office or workplace equipment and appliances, use the Energy Star® ratings (stars) to guide you to the most efficient products.
  
  The Energy Star® program of energy efficiency ratings was developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and adopted by the Australian Government as our standard rating system in 2006. The EPA estimates that the Energy Star program saved the US about $14 billion in energy costs in 2006 alone.
  
  Curr…

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• Teach energy efficient driving

  Teach energy efficient drivingTeach your staff the art of eco-driving and reduce your fleet’s fuel consumption by 10-20 percent per annum. Every year.
  
  Driving isn’t great for the planet, but many businesses don’t have much choice. Luckily, by making a few simple changes to the way that you drive you can use less petrol to go the same distance – which means less greenhouse gas emissions and less money spent.
  
  In Victoria, a study undertaken for Environment Victoria by RMIT University students fo…

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• Wollondilly Council launches new online Rates Portal

  Property owners in the Wollondilly Shire Council area now have the option to manage and pay their rates online, with the introduction of the newly created Rates Portal.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan announced the launch of the portal today, recognising the many benefits to the Shire’s ratepayers.
  
  “It is important that our community members have choices when it comes to how they do business with Council, so I’m pleased to be able to offer this new online service,” he said.
  
  “Accessing the Rates Portal is a…

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• Request for Mayor / Councillor's to Attend an Event

  Please complete the form below to request for the Mayor or Councillor's to attend an event/project and/or make speech. Please ensure the request is submitted 6 weeks prior to the date of the event (if event is less than 6 weeks this will be considered and reviewed on a case by case basis).
  
  Please Note: If your event involves an official opening where a MP will be invited to attend, please liaise with Deb Hunt to confirm suitable date/s and time/s prior to liaising with Ministers offices, t…

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• New Visitor Guide showcases the unique attractions of the Wollondilly Shire

  Wollondilly Council’s highly anticipated Visit Wollondilly Guide has been launched today, showcasing the region to visitors and locals eager to get out and explore the region after lockdown.
  
  The new visitor and lifestyle guide features suggestions for day trips for all tastes, from the NSW Rail Museum and Wollondilly Heritage Centre through to Picton Karting and the Sydney Skydiving Centre.
  
  The guide presents some of Wollondilly’s interesting historical locations and natural beauty, including…

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