Strong, Safe, Connected - Wollondilly Resilience Plan



Now on Public Exhibition

The draft Wollondilly Resilience Plan 2026–2030 sets out how Council will work with the community, local organisations, emergency services and other partners to strengthen resilience across the Shire.

The Plan focuses on helping Wollondilly stay strong, safe, and connected by supporting community preparedness, social connection, local partnerships and advocacy for the services and infrastructure needed in a growing shire.

Council is seeking general feedback on the whole draft Plan, including whether the priorities and actions reflect what matters most to the Wollondilly community.

The project is jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments and is administered through the NSW Reconstruction Authority.


Shaping a Connected and Resilient Future Together

Wollondilly has experienced a range of shocks and stressors in recent years, including bushfires, floods, storms, heatwaves, population growth, infrastructure pressure, service access challenges and social isolation. The draft Plan recognises that resilience is not only about responding to emergencies. It is also about building strong, connected communities that can prepare, adapt and recover from challenges.


Working With Community

Community input has been a key factor as we developed the plan, and overall we heard from more than 200 community members and community organisation representatives. Feedback from the community highlighted the importance of clear and trusted communication, stronger preparedness, safer evacuation and infrastructure networks, stronger social connection, support for vulnerable and isolated residents, and better coordination between Council, agencies and community partners. This feedback directly informed the draft Plan’s four strategic directions and action plan.

Two Engagement Snapshots are available – for Phase One and Phase Two of the engagement.

Phase One – Gathering Input in a Questionnaire

In the initial phase of engagement we invited you to complete a survey. It was a ‘check-in’ to help determine where our community was at:

  • What is working well
  • What challenges remain
  • What would help you feel more prepared?

This helped us better understand community experiences, priorities, and ideas for making Wollondilly even stronger, more socially connected, and resilient.

Phase Two – Co-design Workshops

We reviewed the survey responses and then held workshops around the Shire to translate community sentiment into feasible actions we can organise into a plan.


View Documents

  • Online under the 'Documents' tab (scroll down below feedback form if viewing on a phone)
  • Council’s Customer Service Centre at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library in Picton at 42 Menangle Street, Picton, and the Mobile Library, visiting 14 towns and villages across the Shire.
  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire
  • Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre.

Provide Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • Email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.


Please Note

Some issues raised through resilience planning sit outside Council’s direct control, such as state-managed roads, emergency services, telecommunications, hospitals, insurance, and major infrastructure. Where Council is not the lead agency, the draft Plan identifies opportunities for partnership, coordination, and advocacy.


About Privacy

Submissions received during the public exhibition period will be considered by Council. Personal information will be managed in accordance with Council’s Privacy Management Plan and relevant privacy legislation. Submissions may be referenced in Council reporting, however personal details will not be published unless required by law.


More Information

If you have any questions please contact our Team Leader Community Development on 4677 1100.




Now on Public Exhibition

The draft Wollondilly Resilience Plan 2026–2030 sets out how Council will work with the community, local organisations, emergency services and other partners to strengthen resilience across the Shire.

The Plan focuses on helping Wollondilly stay strong, safe, and connected by supporting community preparedness, social connection, local partnerships and advocacy for the services and infrastructure needed in a growing shire.

Council is seeking general feedback on the whole draft Plan, including whether the priorities and actions reflect what matters most to the Wollondilly community.

The project is jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments and is administered through the NSW Reconstruction Authority.


Shaping a Connected and Resilient Future Together

Wollondilly has experienced a range of shocks and stressors in recent years, including bushfires, floods, storms, heatwaves, population growth, infrastructure pressure, service access challenges and social isolation. The draft Plan recognises that resilience is not only about responding to emergencies. It is also about building strong, connected communities that can prepare, adapt and recover from challenges.


Working With Community

Community input has been a key factor as we developed the plan, and overall we heard from more than 200 community members and community organisation representatives. Feedback from the community highlighted the importance of clear and trusted communication, stronger preparedness, safer evacuation and infrastructure networks, stronger social connection, support for vulnerable and isolated residents, and better coordination between Council, agencies and community partners. This feedback directly informed the draft Plan’s four strategic directions and action plan.

Two Engagement Snapshots are available – for Phase One and Phase Two of the engagement.

Phase One – Gathering Input in a Questionnaire

In the initial phase of engagement we invited you to complete a survey. It was a ‘check-in’ to help determine where our community was at:

  • What is working well
  • What challenges remain
  • What would help you feel more prepared?

This helped us better understand community experiences, priorities, and ideas for making Wollondilly even stronger, more socially connected, and resilient.

Phase Two – Co-design Workshops

We reviewed the survey responses and then held workshops around the Shire to translate community sentiment into feasible actions we can organise into a plan.


View Documents

  • Online under the 'Documents' tab (scroll down below feedback form if viewing on a phone)
  • Council’s Customer Service Centre at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library in Picton at 42 Menangle Street, Picton, and the Mobile Library, visiting 14 towns and villages across the Shire.
  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire
  • Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre.

Provide Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • Email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.


Please Note

Some issues raised through resilience planning sit outside Council’s direct control, such as state-managed roads, emergency services, telecommunications, hospitals, insurance, and major infrastructure. Where Council is not the lead agency, the draft Plan identifies opportunities for partnership, coordination, and advocacy.


About Privacy

Submissions received during the public exhibition period will be considered by Council. Personal information will be managed in accordance with Council’s Privacy Management Plan and relevant privacy legislation. Submissions may be referenced in Council reporting, however personal details will not be published unless required by law.


More Information

If you have any questions please contact our Team Leader Community Development on 4677 1100.


  • Wollondilly Resilience Plan - Public Exhibition

    Some helpful information on submitting your feedback:

      • Please read the draft Wollondilly Resilience Plan.
      • Consider: 
        • What aspects of the draft plan do you support? 
        • What could be improved? 
        • Does anything need clarification? 
        • Are there any important local resilience issues that should be considered before the Plan is finalised?
      • Identify the ideas you want to comment on. It can be as much or little as you like, but please be clear, and ensure it relates to this draft plan. 
      • Submit your comments: Either write your submission separately and upload it as a Word file or PDF, or, type your submission into the text box provided. Your thoughtful comments are appreciated.


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