Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Covid-19 - Important Information

  From 6pm today (26 June 2021) current stay at home orders for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong will be extended until 11:59pm Friday, 9 July 2021. This extension applies to Wollondilly.
  
  In light of this announcement, Council will continue to provide all services that are possible under the NSW Health Public Health Orders and keep the community updated of any new developments.
  
  Our Customer Service Centre will continue to be available via phone on 4677 1100 or ema…

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• Wollondilly Mayor urges locals to get tested for Covid-19, get vaccinated

  As the Covid-19 situation in NSW continues to worsen, Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has encouraged locals to get tested to make sure any cases are picked up before they spread throughout the Shire. The Mayor is now also fully vaccinated and encourages others to follow suit.
  
  Wollondilly is usually at the forefront but needs to up its game when it comes to testing numbers, with only half the number of tests for Covid-19 per 1000 residents in comparison to other parts of South West Sydney.
  
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• Illuminate Wollondilly hopes to be light at the end of lockdown

  Wollondilly’s popular arts and cultural festival, Illuminate Wollondilly has been postponed due to the continuing Covid-19 situation and uncertainty regarding timing of the end of lockdown.
  
  With original plans to hold the festival in September now off the agenda, the event is planned to be rescheduled for Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November 2021.
  
  This will be the sixth year for the popular arts and cultural festival, which is known for attracting thousands of visitors to Picton throu…

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• Contaminated Material at Tahmoor

  Council has discovered some piles of contaminated material at the Tahmoor BMX Park.
  
  The material is located at the back of the site, away from the active jump tracks and playground area.
  
  This material is not related to the work being carried out by Council on the pump track, but has been placed on the property by a third party.
  
  Council is containing the site and fencing it off as a precautionary measure. We will be taking the appropriate steps to remove the material and make the area safe for…

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• Construction contract awarded for new Children’s Services building in milestone for Wollondilly Cultural Precinct

  The highly anticipated Wollondilly Cultural Precinct is starting to come to life, with construction soon to begin on a new fit for purpose Children’s Services Building.
  
  In what is a major milestone for the Precinct project, Wollondilly Council has awarded the construction of the new facility to Patterson Building Group.
  
  The Children Services Building is a key element of Stage 1 of the Precinct, co-funded by the Western Parkland City Liveability Program. It follows the current refurbishment of…

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• Wollondilly Mayor calls for urgent investment in local infrastructure from WestInvest fund

  Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has welcomed the announcement of a new $5 billion investment by the NSW Government for western and south-western Sydney, calling for money to be invested in fast tracking infrastructure to support local jobs and economic recovery for the growing Wollondilly area.
  
  The WestInvest fund has been set up by the NSW Government to help build new and improved facilities and local infrastructure to support communities impacted by Covid-19.
  
  The funding has been made availabl…

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• Council condemns decision to defer signalised crossing for Picton High redevelopment

  Wollondilly Council has called on the NSW Government to honour the agreement to install a signalised pedestrian crossing near Picton High School.
  
  The agreement included a network of footpaths and a signalised crossing for pedestrians to safely navigate the Shire’s busiest road and access the school.
  
  The proposal had been formalised through a letter from Schools Infrastructure to Council, which was subsequently considered and approved by the Local Traffic Committee in November 2020.
  
  However, S…

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• Illuminate Wollondilly rescheduled for May 2022

  With NSW just beginning to emerge from its tightest ever Covid-19 lockdown, Illuminate Wollondilly has been rescheduled for May 2022 with the expectation that restrictions for major events will be fully lifted well before the start of the popular arts and cultural festival.
  
  Wollondilly Council is hoping for the festival to be a time of celebration and renewal for the community and a way to bring visitors to the area to help boost the local economy.
  
  This will be the sixth year for the popular a…

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• Mayor’s Relief Fund available for those needing help with storm clean-up

  Wollondilly Shire Council has opened up the Mayor’s Relief Fund to provide extra support to residents impacted by Saturday’s severe storm event.
  
  Residents from Thirlmere, Tahmoor and Picton who aren’t covered by insurance can now apply for up to $1000 for the clean-up of vegetation and debris caused by the sudden ferocious hailstorm.
  
  This is in addition to assistance already provided by Council such as waiving the green waste tip fee waiver for impacted residents until Sunday 31 October, and t…

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• Councils partner to host Response, Recovery & Resilience Expo

  Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Shire Councils have teamed up with Resilience NSW and the National Recovery and Resilience Agency to host a three day virtual Response, Recovery and Resilience Expo from Friday 19 November to Sunday 21 November 2021.
  
  Residents of both Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Shires have fresh experiences of living through a natural disaster, so the councils have joined forces to make sure their communities have the best information available on how to access ongoing support.…

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• Celebrate the festive season at Wollondilly’s Christmas in the Gardens

  Wollondilly Council’s Christmas in the Gardens is back for a third time in 2021; featuring the popular twilight markets, an outdoor movie, a visit from Santa and a range of other family activities.
  
  The event will be held on Friday 10 December in the Picton Botanic Gardens, kicking off at 3pm with food and market stalls, face painting and Christmas Carols.
  
  Santa will be arriving for photos at 5pm, with instant prints available for an affordable rate of $5.
  
  The winners of the annual Wollondilly…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day looks a little different this year…

  Wollondilly’s official Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Picton Botanic Gardens from 8.30am-12pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022.
  
  However, this year’s celebrations will be a little different as Council is unable to gather as usual due to the current impacts of COVID-19.
  
  This year a ticketed COVID safe Australia Day Citizenship and Awards Ceremony will be held in the Picton Botanic Gardens. Attendees will also get the opportunity to listen to Wollondilly’s Australia Day Ambassador Joh…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Winners Announced at scaled down ceremony

  Wollondilly’s Australia Day Award winners were announced at a Covid-safe ceremony in the Picton Botanical Gardens yesterday, live streamed to the whole community.
  
  This year’s Wollondilly Citizen of the Year is Marjo Hallowell, who was recognised for her valuable service to the community during 2021.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “I would like to congratulate Marjo for all the work she has done in the community and her ongoing commitment to the people and environment of Wollondilly.”
  
  “Her great sense…

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• Wollondilly Council welcomes Federal funding for Bypass and Picton Road

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s Federal Government announcement of $95.6 million in funding towards the Picton Bypass and Picton Road projects following strong advocacy by the Council.
  
  The funding is part of a commitment to state infrastructure in this week’s Federal Budget, aimed at creating jobs, improving commuter safety and driving economic growth.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “I’m excited to hear about this funding which goes towards addressing the infrastructure deficit in this gr…

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• Wollondilly Council to reignite advocacy campaigns for Picton Bypass and reclassification of State Roads

  Wollondilly Council has renewed its ongoing commitment to advocate for the NSW Government to commit to and fund the Picton Bypass and review and reclassify Wollondilly’s key regional roads as State roads.
  
  In his Mayoral Minute at last Tuesday night’s Council meeting, Mayor Matt Gould called on community members to submit their requests for the Picton Bypass through the NSW Government’s WestInvest program.
  
  The WestInvest fund is a $3 billion program to fund transformational infrastructure proje…

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