Wollondilly Shire Council

🗞️ COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW NATIONAL PARK NEAR APPIN, FOLLOWING CALLS FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION 🗞️ Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s declaration of a new National Park to help protect habitat for the threatened local koala population – another project identified in Council’s key advocacy priorities Future Wollondilly. The newly gazetted Warranmadhaa National Park will cover 962 hectares of land along the Georges River between Long Point and Appin, which will help connect fragmented habitat in the area. The Park is expected to increase in size in future, with plans to acquire new land that would see it eventually grow to 1,830 hectares. Mayor Matt Gould said, “The declaration of a new National Park near Appin is great news for our local environment and the community. This will help protect valuable corridors for our koalas and other native wildlife habitat, while embracing the natural bushland that is an essential part of our beautiful Wollondilly Shire.” “I’d like to thank NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe as well as our Campbelltown local member Greg Warren MP for all their hard work on this issue.” “With significant growth expected in the state-led growth areas of Appin and Wilton over the next 10 years, Council has been calling for a protected Wollondilly where our rural lands, breathtaking landscapes, and rich biodiversity are safeguarded and our natural heritage remains intact for future generations.” “This is a good first step in preserving important wildlife corridors in the Appin area and it should be expanded, including further south along the Bargo River Gorge and Nepean River.” “I also acknowledge local member for Wollondilly, Judy Hannan MP for her support for koala protections on behalf of the community.” “Council has made good progress recently on some of our high priority issues; including a second high school for the Shire at Wilton, a bus service between Wilton and Campbelltown, and funding for rail corridors connecting Macarthur to the new Western Sydney Airport. We will continue to work with our partners to advance our key priorities as part of our Advocacy Framework Future Wollondilly.” #FutureWollondilly NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

🌿 On Friday 11 July, Wollondilly Shire Council supported the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council’s NAIDOC Week celebration, a vibrant event that featured over 40 amazing stalls. Council’s Environment Team, Dilly Wanderer, Recovery and Resilience Van and Mobile Library joined a wide range of community organisations and service providers on the day, contributing to a great event that celebrated culture, community, and connection. We gave away more than 150 native plants along with vegetable seed packs, encouraging attendees to grow their own food and support native biodiversity at home. Staff were on hand to provide advice on planting techniques, native species selection, and sustainable gardening practices while promoting the Robin Davies Community Nursery and providing information on Bushcare volunteering opportunities. The day was a great success, with strong community engagement and many visitors expressing interest in Council’s programs. Well done to the teams for delivering a successful and meaningful presence at this important community event!

Council’s newly adopted Capital Works Program and Budget will deliver around $3.2 million for the residents of Appin over the next four years. We’re investing in: ⭐ $1,600,000 for an amenities extension as part of implementation of the Appin Park Master Plan ⭐ $370,000 for completion of the Ninja Park and Learn to Ride ⭐ $490,000 for road reconstruction on Appin Road ⭐ $183,000 for preventative maintenance including on Wilton Road, Kennedy Street and Kennedy Grove ⭐ $340,000 for heavy patching and resurfacing on roads and carparks, including Illawarra Street and Mirca Place ⭐ $127,000 on footpaths and cycleways, including on Church Street ⭐ $64,000 on kerb and gutter renewal Check out the full Capital Works Program on Council’s website https://lnkd.in/g6PbS3WD to see what else is happening across the Shire.

It is great to see our new Government Services Building taking shape!

Congratulations to the Wollondilly Run Club members represented Wollondilly Council at the Sutherland 2 Surf Fun Run yesterday, organised by our friends at Sutherland Shire Council

Council’s newly adopted Capital Works Program and Budget will deliver over $14 million for the residents of Silverdale and Warragamba over the next four years. We’re investing in: ⭐ $12 million in open space funding (including grant funding) for the implementation of the Warragamba Master Plan – covering public toilet upgrades, netball courts, sportsground upgrades and a brand new clubhouse ⭐ $280,000 for construction of the Warradale Men’s Shed ⭐ $600,000 for heavy patching and road resurfacing, including at Taylor’s Road and Langmead Road Silverdale ⭐ $85,500 for preventative maintenance including Pipers Lane and Green Hills Drive Silverdale ⭐ $980,000 (including VPA funding) for a new footpath/cycleway on Ridgehaven Road, Silverdale ⭐ $590,000 for road reconstruction works on Silverdale Road, with $20,000 for new public transport facilities ⭐ $12,000 traffic facilities renewal at Farnsworth Ave, Warragamba Check out the full Capital Works Program on Council’s website https://lnkd.in/g6PbS3WD to see what else is happening across the Shire.

🌟 Congratulations to Matilda from Douglas Park who was a very special speaker at last night’s Community Forum. Matilda spoke about her wish for Council to run a Youth Council program to help teach some of our local primary school children about civics and leadership. Well done Matilda! #FutureLeader #YouthinCouncil #WollondillyMayor

Council’s newly adopted Capital Works Program and Budget will deliver over $2 million funding for the residents of Oakdale over the next four years, along with significant disaster relief funding for works to support emergency vehicle access, to keep local communities safe during disasters. We’re investing in: ⭐ $1,479,000 for renewal of the Oakdale Hall ⭐ $77,350 for heavy patching and resurfacing at Barkers Lodge Rd ⭐ $258,000 for stormwater improvements on Burragorang Rd ⭐ $157,000 on footpaths and cycleways ⭐ $155,000 on preventative road maintenance and rehabilitation Plus ⭐ $13 million Federal government funding for emergency access works on Sheehey's Creek Road Check out the full Capital Works Program on Council’s website https://lnkd.in/g6PbS3WD to see what else is happening across the Shire.

🏃 WOLLONDILLY 2024-25 RESIDENTIAL DA TIMES FASTEST IN NSW🏃 Wollondilly's residential development assessment timeframes are officially the fastest in NSW for the 2024-25 financial year, according to the NSW Planning Department's Council League Table https://bit.ly/4cWkwuh Given that only five councils determined more DAs than Wollondilly during the period, this is a fantastic result that is helping us meet (and exceed) our housing targets. It could only have been achieved through a massive team effort across Council - from our front counter Customer Service staff through to the Development Services team, building certifiers, teams taking referrals and supporting teams including Finance, People and Wellbeing and IT. Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved for consistently delivering such fantastic results. Go Wollondilly!

Wollondilly Shire Council acknowledged NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony outside the Shire Hall on Wednesday, celebrating the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their enduring legacies. Council’s Environment Team, Dilly Wanderer, Recovery and Resilience Van and Mobile Library also supported Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council’s NAIDOC event today. This is an important time to stand together with our local indigenous community and acknowledge their stewardship of the land on which we stand. #NAIDOCWeek