In a life-threatening situation always call Triple Zero (000).
If you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment call 106 in an emergency. This is a Text Emergency Call from teletypewriters - not an SMS service.
Check the Wollondilly Emergency Dashboard to stay up to date with warnings, outages, road closures and more to help you stay safe during disasters.
Walk It Off meets each Wednesday at 5.30 pm at Warra Dam Bakery Cafe
Walk It Off (WIO) is a grassroots, community based, mental health support initiative, independently supporting men who may be struggling to cope with life’s pressures.
WIO is also a not-for-profit support group that encourages open and honest conversations and support around mental health. This initiative started two years ago in Springwood, in the Blue Mountains. Providing a safe place to connect and find non-judgmental sup…
Roads improvements and repairs are at the core of Wollondilly Shire Council’s 2024/25 Operational Plan and Budget, which was endorsed at Tuesday night’s Council meeting following a period of community consultation.
The adopted budget of $31.5 million for roads in 2024/25 will continue to build on the massive investment in recent years, with an emphasis on road renewal and reconstruction for the Shire’s 890km road network. This is part of a $77.2 million spend on roads and transport planned over…
Tender 2025/01
Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
This Tender is for the construction of new footpaths and cycleways at two sites within the Shire which includes kerb & gutter, stormwater drainage and concrete footpaths of varying widths to Council standards.
This tender should comprehensively cover all elements needed to manage and complete the work, incl…
Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
This Tender is for the construction of new footpath on Menangle Street, Picton which includes kerb and gutter, stormwater drainage, raised walkway and concrete footpaths of varying widths to Council standards.
This tender should comprehensively cover all elements needed to manage and complete the work, including:
Pre-planning a…
Tender 2025/06
Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced contractors for the procurement of the proposed works and services as outlined below.
Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified, licensed and experienced Tenderers (the Contractor) for the construction of new culverts and road reconstruction which includes the installation of pre-cast concrete culverts, road reconstruction to Council standards and typical road furniture…
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.
Event Details
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…
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…
The impressive amenities extension at Picton Sportsground was officially opened on Saturday 5 April with a ribbon cutting and a tour of the new facility.
Picton Rangers Football Club secured grant funding for the Wollondilly Shire Council facility upgrade totalling more than $3.2m. The amenities building is now three times the size of the original building.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “I’m excited to see this popular facility now complete and open for use by the current hirers Picton Rangers Footba…
Under the NSW Food Regulation Partnership, Council is responsible for monitoring and enforcement of all retail food businesses within the Shire. Council inspects all retail premises on an annual basis to check compliance with the Food Safety Standards. Food businesses that are registered with Council include:
retail food outlets, such as cafes, restaurants and takeaway stores
supermarkets
mobile food outlets
school canteens
childcare centres that provide food
home based food businesses & b…
Solid fuel home heaters are also known as ‘slow combustion heaters/ cookers’, ‘pot belly stoves’, ‘wood fire heaters’ or ‘tile fires’.
Approval is required from Council for the installation of a wood or oil fueled heater, under Section 68 of the Local Government Act, 1993. Wood heaters must be installed in accordance with the Australian Building Code and Australian Standard AS/NZS 2918 to ensure the safety of the house, its occupants and the environment.
If you already have a wood fire heater,…
Wollondilly Shire Council provides opportunities to support the community to gain work experience for career development when possible.
We receive a large number of requests for work experience, so our work experience opportunities are aimed mainly at students currently studying.
Work experience opportunities are available in the following areas of Council:
Administration
Animal Holding Facility
Building Approvals
Surveying
Business Administration
Child Care
Civil Construction
Customer Servic…
The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) requires that all classes of restricted access vehicles (RAV) may only be used on a public road if the operator has granted access through a notice or permit (mass or dimension authority) from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
Vehicles carrying heavy loads and drivers intending to travel within the Wollondilly Shire must be aware that there are heavy load restrictions on some of the local roads. These restrictions are in place to minimise or avoi…
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