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Council media statements
Below is a list of recent media statements issued by Wollongong City Council. Click an item to read the full statement.
| StatementStatement | Date issuedDate issued |
|---|---|
| NoticeNext steps for Council’s Economic Development Manager Mark Grimson | Date issuedMonday 21 September 2026 |
| NoticeCouncil committed to delivery of City Centre skate park | Date issuedTuesday 08 September 2026 |
| NoticeContinued work on shared sports spaces | Date issuedWednesday 02 September 2026 |
| NoticeCommunity feedback essential to Council's MacCabe Park vision | Date issuedMonday 24 August 2026 |
| NoticeCouncil review of covered cricket pitches progressing | Date issuedThursday 13 August 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
This week, I’ve had discussions around two key infrastructure projects that I know the community are very invested in: West Dapto Road and the Windang Foreshore.
For me, it was the superb Persian lamb for lunch. A great meal to enjoy at this annual event celebrating Wollongong’s cultural diversity in a riot of colour, music and dance.
Like everyone, Wollongong City Council is faced with the challenge of making our dollars go further than ever before.