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Wollondilly Shire Council

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Council Intelligence Profile

Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.

Region

Greater Sydney

LGA Type

Shire

Location

62-64 Menangle Street, Picton NSW 2571

People
DT

David Thompson

Manager Digital Innovation, Information & Technology

Snapshot

Wollondilly Shire Council is a regional council in Greater Sydney's outer southwest, encompassing rural, semi-rural, and emerging residential areas. The council manages diverse assets including bushland reserves, agricultural land, and growing residential communities, with focus on sustainable development and flood resilience.

Strategic Priorities

Support sustainable population growth and housing development

Enhance transport connectivity and road safety

Protect environmental assets and biodiversity

Build resilient communities resistant to natural disasters

Support local economic opportunity and employment

Deliver quality community services and facilities

Major Projects & Initiatives

Wollondilly Cultural Precinct

Performing arts centre and cultural facilities

Children's Services Facility

First council-run preschool at capacity

Flood and Stormwater Management

Resilience infrastructure and drainage

Transport and Road Infrastructure

Highway and local road improvements

Community Facilities Modernisation

Recreation, social services, and libraries

Emergency Management and Resilience

Disaster response and recovery capacity

Bushland and Environmental Management

Conservation and biodiversity protection

Recent News & Developments

November 2024:2024-25 Annual Report endorsed by newly elected council

2024:State of the Shire Report 2024 released covering July 2022-June 2024

2024:Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre nearing completion and opening

2024:Council-run Preschool in new Children's Services Building operating at capacity

Recent:Council responded to severe flood and storm events with advocacy for government funding

ICT & Digital Context

Wollondilly Shire Council maintains online service delivery and community engagement platforms. No comprehensive public ICT strategy identified; digital initiatives appear embedded within service delivery and corporate planning frameworks typical for regional councils managing growth and disaster resilience.

Opportunities to Improve the Council

Flood resilience and disaster recovery planning – supporting communities impacted by natural disasters

Cultural precinct activation – arts facility programming and community engagement

Growth management in regional context – balancing development with rural character

Transport and connectivity – supporting agricultural and emerging residential areas

Emergency management and community preparedness – disaster resilience and response coordination

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