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25.01.2022 Roadworks continue across the Shire this week. Construction work has been completed at various locations including - Bronzewing St, Tahmoor - Brooks Point Rd, Appin... - Burragorang St, The Oaks - Macquariedale Rd, Appin Maintenance work was completed in various locations including - Douglas Park - Silverdale - Yanderra Drainage Maintenance is also under way at Remembrance Drwy, Razorback To find out what roadworks are scheduled for your area, head to Council’s Road Tracker https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au///road-renewal-tracker

25.01.2022 Last Chance: Closing this Sunday Wollondilly Shire Council would like to give any residents who missed the opportunity to attend our Green Wattle Creek Bushfire Actions Review Community Forums the opportunity to share your thoughts about how your community is recovering after the 2019/2020 bushfires via the ‘Your Say’ section of our website. All survey responses will compiled by disaster recovery expert Anne Leadbeater who will put together a report for council. This report w...ill contribute to the development of our long-term Recovery and Resilience plan Activate Wollondilly 2020. If you would prefer to complete the survey over the phone please call our Community Recovery Officer Natalie McMullen on 4677 9654. https://www.yoursay.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/bush-fire-recove

24.01.2022 The Wollondilly Australia Day Committee is calling for nominations for the Australia Day Awards 2021. If you know someone who has made a great contribution to the community this year, head to https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/.../ann.../australia-day/ and fill in the nomination form!

24.01.2022 Work is under way for the upgrade of the Tahmoor Sportsground to a District level Sporting Complex. Stage 1 of the adopted Master Plan will deliver: Relocation of the netball courts, athletics and cricket field Construction of the first floor of a new centrally located multi-purpose amenities facility ... New entrance works including a drop off turning circle. The project is funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, providing essential community infrastructure. Head to Council’s website for updates https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//tahmoor-sporting-comp/

23.01.2022 Based on input from the community, we have developed a master plan for the Picton Botanic Gardens Precinct which is now available for comment on the Your Say Wollondilly website https://www.yoursay.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/ The plan is for the area including Hume Oval, Picton Sportsground, RSL Park, Racecourse Creek and Stonequarry Creek pathways and Picton Botanic Gardens. Consultation closes 1 February 2021.

22.01.2022 Following the confirmation from NSW Health of a new case of Covid-19 in the Bargo area, Wollondilly Council is urging locals to get tested. A pop-up clinic for testing is open from today at Bargo Community Hall, 96 Radnor Road from 9am to 5.30pm. It is a walk-in clinic for any age and no GP referral is required. Other testing locations can be found on the Public Health website https://www.swsphn.com.au/covid19-testing... Check Council's website for more information https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//wollondilly-mayor-urg/

20.01.2022 Our roads crews continued to deliver the roads program across the Shire this week. Maintenance and Construction work was completed at the following locations around the Shire: - Burragorang Rd, Mount Hunter - Myrtle Ck Avenue, Tahmoor... - Remembrance Drwy, and Biffins Lane, Cawdor - Silverdale Rd & Warradale Rd, Silverdale - Bond Rd & Burns Rd, Thirlmere - Tylers Rd, Bargo - Roundhill Rd, Wilton Drainage Maintenance has also been undertaken at various locations. To find out what roadworks are scheduled for your area, head to Council’s https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au///road-renewal-tracker/

20.01.2022 We know that 2020 has been a rough year and as we get ready to say goodbye and welcome the new year in, it's important to think about what you can do to look after yourself and your mates during this festive season. Check out our video and see how you can incorporate some of the 5 ways to wellbeing into the rest of this year and to kick off your 2021!

20.01.2022 Macarthur Nature Photography Competition Winners Announced! We have amazing talent in Wollondilly Shire Council, Campbelltown City Council, and Camden Council. Take a look at the recipients of our first, second and highly commended here, and jump on to flickr to see all the phenomenal entries! ... https://www.flickr.com/photos/190789383@N05/albums Once you've had a look, we encourage everyone to vote in the 2020 People's Choice Award, voting closes Friday, 20 Novemeber 2020 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/macnatphotocomp

18.01.2022 Don’t throw your batteries in the bin.RECYCLE THEM! Collect your used batteries over the Christmas break and drop them off to one of the locations below or your local ALDI store. Drop-off locations... Camden Council 70 Central Ave, Oran Park Camden Library 40 John St, Camden Narellan Library Cnr Queen and Elyard Sts, Narellan Campbelltown City Council Civic Centre Cnr Queen and Broughton Sts, Campbelltown Wollondilly Shire Council 62-64 Menangle St, Picton Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living 1 Mount Annan Dr, Mount Annan See more

16.01.2022 Great News! The community nursery will be reopening to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 27 October. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the nursery will open between 10am and 12pm by appointment only. After being closed for many months due to Covid-19, we are happy to announce that our trusted volunteers have returned to tend to the needs of our many native seedlings and we have many plant species available for our residents.... To book in, visit Council’s website https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//env/community-nursery

15.01.2022 We are expecting some very hot conditions in Wollondilly this weekend. Reported forecasts show that temperatures could soar to 42 degrees in Western Sydney on Sunday. Please stay cool and check on your elderly neighbours to make sure they are okay.

15.01.2022 Wollondilly Council is partnering with Rotary Club of Wollondilly North Inc. to deliver a project for young people in the Wollondilly area who have been affected by the Green Wattle Creek bushfire event. Two free workshops will be held at the Cataract Scout Park in Appin. The workshops will involve fun outdoor activities including archery and an obstacle course, interactive sessions with the NSW Rural Fire Service and the production of a short film. Saturday 7 November, 2020:... 9am- 4:15pm (Primary School Aged Children) Saturday 14 November, 2020: 9am- 4:15pm (High School Aged Children) Follow the link to register https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//youth-voices-registra/

14.01.2022 Need somewhere to cool off this afternoon? Warragamba Pool is open until 7pm tonight. To find out more you can contact Warragamba Pool on 0427 647 156 or email [email protected]

12.01.2022 Council's Works and Parks teams planted the new Illawarra Flame trees today at Picton Memorial Park, with the garden soon to be completed. These were replacements for the eucalypts that had been planted as memorial trees for our returned services. The eucalypts were removed recently as they were becoming a safety hazard due to a decline in health. The replacement species was selected after consulting with the community in October, with the majority of people in favour of the Illawarra Flame trees https://www.yoursay.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/trees-in-picton-

11.01.2022 Warragamba Pool has extended operating hours this weekend. Picton outdoor Pool will also be open till 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.

09.01.2022 Do you know of a community organisation that was affected by the summer bushfires? @REC Solar Australia and New Zealand is offering approx. 50 x 6.5kw REC Alpha solar panel system free of charge to support a greener rebuild. To find out more about the new ‘REConstruct’ initiative, visit the program’s website https://reconstruct.net.au/

09.01.2022 Don’t forget to ensure that ALL appropriate bins are placed out the night before your regular collection day. Waste collection services will commence earlier than normal due to the busy Christmas and New Year period. This is to make sure your waste is collected and processed on time. We thank you for your assistance.

08.01.2022 Wollondilly Council would like to congratulate Bargo Public School for their successful submission to join a unique program called "What’ll happen with the wattle?" Bargo Public School has been chosen from 100 schools around Australia to join the program that will grow wattle seeds that have been sent to space. We look forward to hearing what happens when the Space Wattle grows!... Well done Wattle Team! See more

08.01.2022 Our roads crews continued to deliver the roads program across the Shire this week. Maintenance work was completed at the following locations around the Shire: - Wilton Rd, Appin... - Montpelier Drive The Oaks - Egans Rd, Oakdale - The Oaks Sportsground - Silverdale Rd & Blaxland Bridge Wallacia - Myrtle Creek Av, Tahmoor To find out what roadworks are scheduled for your area, head to Council’s Road Tracker: https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/.../road-renewal-tracker/

08.01.2022 Have you signed up to Wollondilly eNews? Our enewsletter is a perfect way to access information and stay connected with the community. If you would like to receive regular Council updates via ‘ Wollondilly eNews’ please sign up through Council’s website.... https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/home/enews-subscribe/ See more

08.01.2022 The State Government is seeking feedback on a future transport link between the Hume Motorway and Appin Road, east of Appin village. This investigation is part of the Outer Sydney Orbital Stage 2, which will provide for a future road connecting new housing developments, and employment growth anticipated for the area. Please direct your submissions to Transport for NSW’s website at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/corridors/oso2

07.01.2022 Don't forget the Beach Bus is running again this Monday 18 January 2021!

07.01.2022 Reminder that the FREE Household Chemical Cleanout is on Saturday, 12 December 2020, between 9am-3:30pm. So don't forget to come down to Council's Administration Building Carpark to Clean out ALL of your old and unwanted chemicals the right way.

07.01.2022 Final Reminder to enter our Dilly Doggy Day In competitions or submit questions for Dr Katrina Warren by 12pm today!

06.01.2022 Welcome to Doggy Day In! Welcome to Doggy Day In 2020! The link below will take you to the Doggy Day In web page where you can find all the program information. Across the whole week we will be posting a range of information and videos on a range of topics to do with our furry friends! ... There will be Stallholder links for Pet Product & Service providers in and around the Dilly, Information & video downloads and more. There will be daily Facebook posts, with information, tips & tricks, and videos from Dr Katrina Warren & the Wonderdogs! https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//an/dilly-doggy-day-in/

06.01.2022 Support your local businesses, it's as simple as that #ShopTheDilly #VisitTheDilly #LoveTheDilly #SmallBusinessMonth #NSWSmallBiz20

05.01.2022 Wollondilly Neighbourhood Occasional Care is taking enrolments now for 2021. Do you have an appointment, study or work part time or just need a break? Wollondilly Neighbourhood Occasional Care supports families by providing flexible care, either regularly or casually, for children from birth to school age. The qualified staff offer a caring and friendly early childhood learning environment as well as a school readiness program. Bookings are taken on an hourly basis and are ma...de up to one week in advance. Casual bookings are paid for on the day of use, at an affordable cost. Wollondilly Neighbourhood Occasional Care meets the needs of families in the community by providing care for parents who may have appointments, go shopping or to the gym, study, work part time, do shift work or just need a break while your child socialises and interacts with other children. Wollondilly Neighbourhood Occasional Care operates from 10am 2:30pm on Monday, Thursday and Friday (school terms only) and is located in the Children’s Services Cottage, 66 Menangle St, Picton. To enquire please contact Occasional Care on 02 4677 8201 and leave a message on the answering machine or email [email protected] The centre closes on 15 December 2020 and will resume on 28 January 2021 at 10am. See more

03.01.2022 Wollondilly Council is reminding residents to check the safety of their swimming pools this summer to keep children safe. https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//council-urges-residen/

03.01.2022 For the latest COVID-19 updates from NSW Health, please visit https://bit.ly/3mA6GTN If you have any symptoms, please don't hesitate to get tested. You can find out about the nearest testing clinics here: https://bit.ly/3rpJZp8

02.01.2022 Thank you to the State Government, Coles and TOMRA for supporting an additional Return & Earn Facility in Wollondilly. This one is in the Coles car park in Picton. Return and Earn is a great way to earn some pocket money and also to recover recyclable materials. Sorting waste at the beginning of the waste process makes it easier for reprocessing, cost wise and environmentally. Re-using products means we can rely less on raw materials and reduce landfilling. For more information on the program head to https://returnandearn.org.au/

02.01.2022 We will be commencing heavy patching work and underground surface repairs on Silverdale Rd and Warradale Rd, Silverdale from Wednesday 21 October 2020. The work is expected to be completed in 5 working days, weather permitting. Worksite hours will be between 7am and 5pm. A temporary road closure and a detour will be in place. Please follow the direction of traffic control operators. Some traffic delays should be expected. Bus services, residents and businesses have priority o...f access throughout this period. To find out what roadworks are scheduled for your area, head to Council’s Road Tracker https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au///road-renewal-tracker/ For more information, contact Council on 4677 1100

02.01.2022 Last chance to register for our Youth Voices event for high school aged young people at Cataract Scout Park tomorrow. Registration will close at 4pm today! For more information and to register, please visit our website. https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//youth-voices-registra/

01.01.2022 Bargo Hotel has been identified by NSW Health as a location where a Covid-19 case has been. Bargo Hotel - 7pm to 9pm on Saturday 26 September Patrons or staff who were there for an hour or more during this time are close contacts and must get tested regardless of symptoms.... Patrons or staff who were there for less than one hour during this time are casual contacts and must get tested should they have had any symptoms at all. As the full 14 days since exposure has passed, contacts do not need to continue to isolate if a negative test result is received. For more information head to https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates