From Macarthur Chronicle – 7 May 2013 WOLLONDILLY Council wants to move from the Roads and Maritime Service’s southern zone, claiming it can no longer work with the department which continually gives ‘‘inconsistent advice’’. Councillors supported the idea at the April meeting and will write to Roads Minister Duncan Gay and Wollondilly state Liberal MP …

WOLLONDILLY councillors have endorsed a plan to upgrade a Bargo intersection but refused to remove a pedestrian crossing as part of the plan. “I think the pedestrian crossing works,” councillor Benn Banasik told Monday night’s council meeting. The council proposed to shift the crossing on Remembrance Drive 10 metres north to make space for a …

From Macarthur Chronicle 26 March 2013 by Amanda Partridge THE $1 million redevelopment of Wollondilly Library is progressing with the council approving a plan to consolidate it with Wollondilly Shire Hall. Wollondilly councillors supported the consolidation plan at a meeting last week, which includes removing the carriage way between the two buildings. This will make …

From Macarthur Chronicle 26 March 2013 by Amanda Partridge WOLLONDILLY Council will turn down funding for road safety improvements if Roads and Maritime Services insits on removing a crossing at Bargo. The council secured funding from the Federal National Building Black Spot Program for junction improvements at Remembrance Driveway, where it turns into Railside Ave …

Its holiday time already and the Wollondilly Library have a number of activities that is sure to keep anyone busy. Cosmetic Kitchen Party Join us and make your own cosmetic products whilst learning about the science of how cosmetic products work. Everyone gets to participate in making and taking home a flagranced bath soap with oatmeal or sparkles, minty toothpaste, …

From Wollondilly Advertiser 5 March 2013 by Michael Cox BARGO residents are concerned for pedestrian safety after learning that the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) wants to remove the town’s only pedestrian crossing and replace it with a refuge island. Melissa Ratajczak, of Bargo, told the Advertiser she feared for the safety of children who …

There are a range of exciting and free school holiday activities available over the next few weeks for local young people in the Wollondilly Shire. Be sure to book your spot early, you wouldn’t want to miss some of these great activities! Chess in the Library If you’re in need of a good game of chess …

From Macarthur Chronicle by Amanda Partridge.  A shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists will soon join the residents of the Wilton township and Bingara Gorge together. Construction of the pathway, which is a shared initiative between the estate’s developer Lend Lease, Wollondilly Council and Roads and Maritime Services, started this month. Wollondilly Council voted in …

As 2012 draws to a close it brings an end to the National Year of Reading.  Over the past year I have thoroughly enjoyed talking about the benefits of reading in Wollondilly as my capacity as National Year of Reading Ambassador. Everyone reading this would no doubt be well aware of the importance of reading, …

  The Wollondilly Library and Information Services have some excellent ideas to keep your children busy during the upcoming Christmas period. There are also some pre-Christmas activities that are happening at Wollondilly Library. All bookings can be made by calling the Wollondilly Library directly on 4677 8300. Places are limited so be sure to get …