Shire Bulletins

Shire Bulletin: 18 January 2012 (PDF document 1.0 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Manjimup Post Office Centenary Postmark Exhibition
Community Services
• Breakaway Holiday Bus
• Successful Grant Funding
Rangers & Emergency Services
• Recently completed gravel Resheeting
• Upcoming & continuing projects
Waste Management
• ChemClear coming to Manjimup
Parks & Gardens
• Lawn mowing
• Garden maintenance
• Shade sail repairs - Manjimup & Pemberton
Public Comment
• Walpole Town Jetty Precinct Development
• PA - Industry - Cottage - Ipsen Street
• PA - Home business - Yoga Practice - Highfield Street
Management Committee Meetings
• Northcliffe Forest Park Meeting
• Airfield Meeting
• Northcliffe Town Hall Meeting
Council Meetings
• Notice of Agenda Items

Shire Bulletin: 7 December 2011 (PDF document 2.4 MB)

Shire President's Annual Report 2010/2011
• An overview, month by month of the previous financial year

Shire Bulletin 9 November 2011 (PDF document 854.1 kB)

Shire President's Message
• SuperTown Status
• Fuel Hazard Reduction Plan
Building Services
• Manjimup Town Hall Upgrade
• Shire Administration entrance improvements
Rangers & Emergency Services
• Pre-season burn planning etc
• Dog registration renewals due
• Firebreak & Fuel Hazard Reduction Notices sent out
Planning and Sustainability
• Manjimup Car Parking Study
• Review of the Heritage Act
Community Services
• Premier's Australia Day 2012 Awards
• Successful Grant Funding
Works & Services
• Recently completed gravel resheeting works
• Upcoming & continuing projects
Technical Services
• Use of speed display trailer
Employment
• Apprentice - Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Management Committee Meetings
• Northcliffe Forest Park Management Committee
• Northcliffe Town Hall Management Committee
• Annual Electors Meeting
• Airfield Management Committee
Council Meetings
• Agenda Items Considered

Shire Bulletin: 19 October 2011 (PDF document 853.9 kB)

SHIRE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
• Results of the Council Election 2011
Finance & Administration
• Niche Wall Manjimup
• Assessment of rates income
Building Services
• Manjimup Town Hall kitchen upgrade
Community Services
• Premiers Australia Day 2012 Awards
• Marriage of Figaro
Rangers & Emergency Services
• Preparing for coming fire season
• Animal management
• Dog registration renewal
Works & Services
• Recently completed construction works
• Upcoming & continuing projects
Public Comment
• Fencing Local Law
• Proposed new local planning policy LPS4 6.1.7
• Proposed new local planning policy LPS4 6.1.8
• Signs Local Law 2000 (repeal)
Council Meetings
• Thursday 20 October 2011
• Notice of agenda items

Shire Bulletin: 28 September 2011 (PDF document 4.5 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Road Works Construction Programme 2011/2012
• Road Construction
• Asphalt Seal
• Bitument Reseal
• Gravel re-sheeting
• Footpath
• Other Significant Works
Council Meetings
• Council meeting 29 September 2011
• Notice of Agenda Items

Shire Bulletin: 7 September 2011 (PDF document 1.2 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Future Manjimup Airfield and Intermodal Facility
• Woolworths Development
• 2011 Elections
• SuperTown
Statutory Services
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
• Niche Wall Repair/Replacement
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• LEMC - Good Communications
• Inspections of road verges commenced
• Heap & windrow burns continuing
• Rangers - increased presence in Pemberton & Northcliffe
• Construction of Bush Fire shed ongoing
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
• Energy Audit
Community Services
• Healthy Communities Initiative Launched
HACC
• Free Stay on Your Feet Acitivity Day
AQUACENTRE
• Temporary Closure
• Pool blankets installed for 25m lap pool
Works & Services
WORKS
• Pothole patching ongoing
• Bridge maintenance
• Verge vegetation spraying
• Road grading and shoulder repairs
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Bridge Road survey complete
• Preliminary design of Perup Road & Ellis Street and Middleton Road
• Commenced - design of Anunaka Park stormwater drainage
• Topographic survey of Channybearup Road
PARK OPERATIONS
• New street planting in Walpole & Northcliffe
• Mowing and gardening maintenance in all towns
• New trees planted and turf laid on section of Rotary Park
WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Collection point for household batteries at Ralston Road Recycling and Refuse Centre
Public Notice
• Rates Notices
Council Meetings
• 8 September 2011 5.30pm

Shire Bulletin: 17 August 2011 (PDF document 1.4 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Meeting with the Premier
• 2011 Shire Elections
• Local Government Week
Corporate Services
• Domestic cat laws to be introduced in WA
Statutory Services
• Cumulative Statutory Approvals
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
• WAPC reviewing Residential Design Codes
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Disabled parking
• Draft Fuel Hazard Reduction
• Straying stock problems
Community Services
• Board walk extensions at Windy Harbour
• Lotteries Grant - Heritage Trail
HACC
• Successful grant SOYF
AQUACENTRE
• Off Peak memberships available
• Bodies in Balance - new program
Works & Services
WORKS
• Road pothole repairs ongoing
• Bridge maintenance
• Vegetation removal & Drainage clearing
• Private Works
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Various projects completed
PARK OPERATIONS
• Tree planting in Walpole & Northlciffe in progress
• Storm damage cleanup
• Restoration of Mottram creek line
WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Fencing installed around new area at Ralston Road Refuse & Recycle Centre
• Relocation of Drum Muster compound Pemberton
Employment
• Senior Planning Officer - closes 19 August
• Northcliffe Library, Casual relief - closes 19 August
Council Meetings
• Walpole 18 August 5.30pm
• Agenda Items for 18 August meeting

Shire Bulletin: 27 July 2011 (PDF document 1.4 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Manjimup SuperTown = Super Opportunity
• 2011 Shire Elections
Corporate Services
• Munda Biddi Trail
• Timber Industry Study Release
Statutory Services
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
• Licensing/renewals - food, caravan parks, lodging houses etc
• Water sampling - drinking & pool
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Fuel load assessments
• Dog attacks
Community Services
• Urban Art Workshops
• Hip Hop Dance Workshop
• Collier Street sporting precinct stakeholders meeting
• Community Grants applicants to be advised of allocation on adoption of budget
• Dept. Sport & Recreation's CSRFF 2012-2013 funding open
• Event Application Packages
LIBRARY SERVICES
• Libraries now receiving books direct from supplies
AQUACENTRE
• AquaCentre roof temporarily repaired
• Freestyle Swim School Term 3 enrolments open
Works & Services
WORKS
• Road pothole patching
• Bridge maintenance
• Vegetation removal, drainage clearing & storm damage clearing
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Perup Road survey complete
• Bridge Road Survey to commence
• Earthworks for Manjimup Aerodrome lighting system
• Urban street numbering underway
• Design work for 2011/12 for road and drainage ongoing
PARK OPERATIONS
• Native planting through out Shire
• Street tree planting commenced
• Pruning underway
Public Comment
• Proposed temporary closure of tinglewood Road, Walpole
Employment
• Assessment Officer HACC
Council Meetings
Coucil Meeting 28 July 2011

Shire Bulletin: 7 July 2011 (PDF document 1.5 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Walpole & Seniors Accommodation Inc. Group
• 2011 Shire Elections
Corporate Services
• Storm Damage
• Digital TV for the Shire of Manjimup
• Successful Grant Funding
Statutory Services
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
• Draft State Rural Planning Policies
• Draft Prostitution Bill 2011
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Fuel Hazard Reduction Program
Community Services
• Banners in the Terrace
Works & Services
WORKS
Ongoing Works
PARK OPERATIONS
• Winter Sprinkler Bans 1 June - 31 August
Public Notices
• Correction to closing date of Tinglewood Road
• Manjimup Primary School celebrating their Centenary
Public Comment
• Draft Planning Policies as listed
• Draft Works & Services Policies listed
• Proposed Temporary Closure of Tinglewood Road, Walpole
Employment
• Accounts Payable Officer
Council Meetings
• Council meeting 7 July 2011

Shire Bulletin: 15 June 2011 (PDF document 1.1 MB)

Shire President's Message
• 2011 Shire election
• Manjimup 15,000
Corporate Services
• 2011 Census
Statutory Services
• Cumulative Statutory Approval Statistics
BUILDING SERVICES
• Advertising draft West Northcliffe Structure Plan closed
• Several applications before Council for additional 218 rural residential lots across Shire
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Sheep attacked by dog - being investigated
• Animal welfare issues ongoing in Manjimup & Walpole
• Burning underway on Shire Reserves
Community Services
• Manji-Connect Bus Service
• Youth workshops
• Warren Blackwood Healthy Communities Initiative
HACC
• Additional $220,736k to expand services and plan a Centre based Day Care facility
Works & Services
WORKS
• Recently completed works
• Upcoming and Continuing projects
• Private works
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Grant for speed display unit obtained
• Survey and design in advance of 2011/12 works continuing
PARK OPERATIONS
• Winter sprinkler ban
Public Notice
• Manjimup Primary School celebrating their centenary on 24 September 2011
Public Comment
• Draft Community Safety & Crime Prevention Plan 2011 - 2014
Council Meetings
• 16 June 2011 Council ChambersMbr>

Shire Bulletin: 25 May 2011 (PDF document 1.3 MB)

Shire President's Message
• "Critical Horizons Seminar"
• Killarnee Targa South West Car Rally
Corporate Services
• Manjimup Futures Forum - Minutes
Statutory Services
BUILDING SERVICES
• Work started on Fish Cleaning facility - Walpole
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
• Section of Munda Biddi Trail Jarrahdale - Manjimup opening
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• FESA Grant ($27k) received
• Fuel Hazard reduction on Council land progressing
• Escalation of illegal camping
• Fire hydrant replacement at Windy Harbour
Community Services
• Manji - Connect Bus Service
• Youth Urban Art Workshops
• Grant success
Works & Services
WORKS
• Recently completed works
• Upcoming and continuing projects
• Private works
PARK OPERATIONS
• Tree pruning in Manjimup
• Mowing - all towns
• NRM grant funded drainage system installed
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Ipsen / Somerville Street roundabout complete
• Airport lights and linemarki8ng complete
• Design of Mottram / Young Street drainage complete
Council Meeting
• Northcliffe Town Hall 26 May 2011 5.30pm

Shire Bulletin: 27 April 2011 (PDF document 1.4 MB)

Shire President's Message
• "Manjimup Future Forum"
• "The Critical Horizons" Forum
Corporate Services
• Easter Holiday Period
• ANZAC Day
• Northcliffe Transmission Tower
Statutory Services
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
• Amendment No. 2 - Clarke Road, Walpole
• West Northcliffe Structure Plan
• Recent Subdivision Applications
• Development Assessment Panels
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Fuel Reduction Burn
• Restricted burning ceased 27 April
• Fire Officer duties ceased until next fire season
BUILDING SERVICES
• Security Camera successful
Works & Services
WORKS
• Upcoming and Continuing projects
• Private Work
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Airport line marking commencing
• Number of Traffic Management Plans for events
• Design of 2012 projects ongoing
• Road pavement design testing
PARK OPERATIONS
• Annual winter flower planting complete
• Paving Northcliffe school bus stop
WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Kerbside Collection 2011
Community Services
• Banners in the Terrace
• Community Grants
• Youth Meetings
• Disability Access Successful Grant
HACC
• Seniors Expo
MANJIMUP REGIONAL AQUACENTRE
• Giant Inflatable being repaired
• Term Two enrolments open
Public Comment
• Draft Local Planning Policy LPS4 6.1.1 Domestic Outbuildings
• Amendment to Local Planning Policy 6.1.4 Consultation and Submissions
Employment
• Administration Officer - Works & Services

Shire Bulletin - 4 May 2011 (PDF document 1.4 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Future Forum
• "The Critical Horizons" seminar is now fully booked
Corporate Services
• Easter Holiday Period
• ANZAC Day
• Northcliffe Transmission Tower
Statutory Services
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
• Clarke Road, Walpole
• West Northcliffe Structure Plan
• D'Entrecasteaux Springs subdivision
• Development Assessment Panels on track for implementation 1 July 2011
RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Successful fuel reduction burn Deanmill Tramway
• Restricted burning ceased 27 April 2011
• Fire Duty Officer has ceased for season
BUILDING SERVICES
• Security cameras placed in Manjin Park
Works & Services
WORKS • Upcoming and continuing projects
• Private works
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Airport Line Marking
• Numerous Traffic Management Plans
• 2012 Design work ongoing
• Road Pavement design testing being carried out
PARKS OPERATIONS
• Annual flower planting
• Paving Northcliffe school bus drop off
WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Kerbside Collection 2011
Community Services
• Banners in the Terrace
• Community Grants
• Youth Meetings
• Disability Access Successful Grant
HACC
• Seniors Expo
MANJIMUP REGIONAL AQUACENTRE
• Giant inflatable out for repair
• Term two Swim School enrolments open
Public Comment
• Draft Local Planning Policy LPS4 - Policy 6.1.1 Domestic Outbuildings
• Local Planning Policy 6.1.4 Consultation and Submissions
Employment
• Administration Officer - Works & Services
Council Meetings
• Meeting scheduled for 5 May cancelled due to Critical Horizons Forum
• Next meeting scheduled for 26 May 2011 in Northcliffe

Shire Bulletin 13 April 2011 (PDF document 1.1 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Critical Horizons "Where is Agriculture Heading in the next 20 years"
• Community Forum
• Easter Holidays
Corporate Services
• World of Energy Display
• Manjimup Doctors
• Gas Pipeline
Statutory Services
• Planning Approval issued for Retail Development
• Planning Application for "Park Home Park" under assessment
• Pemberton Library
• Walpole Jetty
• Ranger & Emergency Services
Works & Services
• Recently completed projects
• Continuing and Upcoming Projects
• Private Works
• Park Operations
• Technical Services
• Waste Management
Community Services
• Manji-Connect Weekend Bus Service
• Youth Week Activities
• Urban Are Graffiti
• Grants
• Events
Council & Committee Meetings
• Council Meeting 14 April 2011
• Airfield Management Committee
• Northcliffe Town Hall Mangagement Committee
• Northcliffe Forest Park Management
Employment
• Cadet Ranger

Shire Bulletin - 23 March 2011 (PDF document 2.8 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Community forum
• Support for FIFO
Corporate Services
• Water Licensing Issues
• Regional Development Australia Fund
• SWDC Regional Visit
• Manjimup Futures Group
Statutory Services
• Cumulative Statutory Approvals
Planning:
• Retail Development (Woolworths)
• Karri Valley Resort Redevelopment
Ranger & Emergency Services:
• Restricted Burning
• Stray Stock issues
• Windy Harbour fire hydrant system
Works & Services
• Recently completed projects
• Continuing and Upcoming projects
• Private Works
Park Operations:
• Powerline pruning underway
• Mowing ongoing
• Annual planting preparation
Technical Services:
• Marking out for post Easter work
Waste Management:
• Trialling of larger recycle bins
Council & Committee Meetings
• Council Meeting Thursday 24 March 2011
• Airfield Management Committee
• Northcliffe Town Hall Management Committee
Public comment
• Park Home Development
Employment
• Customer Liaison Officer (Planning)
Community Services
• Manji-Connect Weekend Bus Service
• Youth Week Activities
• Grants
Events
• Heritage Trail Dedication

Shire Bulletin - 2 March 2011 (PDF document 1.5 MB)

President's Message
• Gunn's closure
• Community Grants
Corporate
• Community Satisfaction Survey
• Jiashan Delegation Visit
• Queen's Birthday Holiday 2011
Satutory Services
• Ranger Services - Burning Prohibited
Building Services
• Walpole has 2 projects underway
• Manjimup has work commencing on Mottram Street drainage and Community Centre
• Pemberton library is having some maintenance worked carried out
Works
• Recently completed projects
• Upcoming and continuing projects
Parks Operations
• Maintenance being carried out in Manjimup
• Mowing ongoing Shire wide
Technical Services
• Quotation for fencing of Manjimup Refuse Centre
• Line Marking of Manjimup Airport
• Design work underway for various projects
• Traffic Management for upcoming events
Waste Management
• Data collection on domestic waste
Meetings
• Council Meeting 3 March 2011 WALPOLE
• Northcliffe Town Hall Management Committee
Public Comment
• Manjimup World of Energy Concept
• Proposed Disposal of Commercial Bulk Bin Service
• Notice of temporary road closure - Somerville & Ipsen Roundabout
Community Services
• Community Grants
• Bus Service Trial
Events
• Dedication of "Cattle trails"
• Twilight Concert
• Warren District Agricultural Show
• WA Great Bike Ride
• Dive & Try - I Swam in a Drought
• Seniors Expo

Shire Bulletin - 9 February 2011 (PDF document 2.7 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Gunns Closure
• Assistance for affected workers
• R4R Regional Projects
Statutory Services
• Mottram Street Parklands work
• Fires Prohibited
• Statutory Approval Statistics
Works & Services
• Recently completed projects
• Parks & Gardens - ongoing maintenance and storm cleanup
• Technical Services - Reseal of Airport Runway
• Traffic Management Plans for Pemberton Classic Bike Ride & Northcliffe Karri Cup underway
Meetings
• Council Meeting 10 February
• Airfield Management Committee
Events
• Karri Valley Triathalon
• world Series Speedway
• Great Karri Mountain Bike Challenge
• Pemberton Cycling Classic
Community Services
• Warren Blackwood Recreation Trails Community Consultation sessions
• Breakaway Holiday Bus
• State Graffiti Funding
• Sports Ground Bookings
• Youth Activities
• HACC - Windy Harbour Trip
• Senior Expo 18 April 2011
• Manjimup Regional AquaCentre - Zumba classes
• Zumba for Kids
• New AQUA FIT class

Shire Bulletin - 19 January 2011 (PDF document 2.4 MB)

Shire President's Message
• Water Resource Management & Planning Charges
Statutory Services
• Pets left unattended over holiday season
• Prohibited Fire Season
• Bush fire vigilance
• Firebreak Compliance inspections ongoing
Works & Services
• List of recently completed Works projects
• List of projects underway
• Private work in other Shires
• Ongoing mowing, garden maintenance and pruning
• Design work for Northcliffe car park & laneway near completion
• Black Spot Funding project nearing construction phase
Meetings
• Council meeting Thursday 20 January 2011
• Airfield Management Committee 9 February 2011
Public Notice
• Temporary Road Closure
Public Comment
• Policy Street Tree Planting & Replacement (Northcliffe Town Site)
• Proposed Closure of Portion Pier St Walpole
Community Services
• National Youth Week Grant for skate park tour
• Australia Day Wednesday 26 January will be held in Pemberton
• CCTV now operating in Collier Street Precinct
• Community Consultation regarding Warren Blackwood Recreational Trails Project
• Library - Premier's Summer Reading Challenge 2010/2011
• AquaCentre - Free entry to pool on Australia Day 10am - 5pm
• Outdoor Cinema & Pool Party 30 January 2011
• Roof repairs to be carried out week commencing 31 January

Archived Shire Bulletins

2009 Shire Bulletins as published in the Manjimup Bridgetown Times.