Welcome to the May edition of the Council Buzz, I
hope that you and your families are keeping well.
I would firstly like to thank everyone for your
resilience, patience and cooperation during this
challenging time. Phase 3 of the easing of
restrictions in Western Australia is now in effect
throughout the state which will help get Western
Australians back to work, resume social and
recreational activities, and begin to restart WA’s economy.
Shire facilities update:
The Shire of Jerramungup has completed a COVID-19 safety plan and we
have reopened our Shire Administration office to the public.
The remaining public facilities such as public toilets, playgrounds and halls
have also now reopened. Please remember that physical distancing, good
hygiene and the 2 square metre rule applies to all activities permitted in
Phase 3.
Support Local:
Small business are the heart of our local economy. With recent closures
many of our much-loved local restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, tourism
operators, accommodation providers and other businesses are doing it
extremely tough. Restrictions necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19
led to stand-downs, staff lay-offs and left many businesses struggling to
stay afloat.
With restrictions now eased we would like to encourage all residents to
support and celebrate small businesses in our Shire. Whether its enjoying a
meal or night away lets all support the places we know and love.
We've all had to make sacrifices for the fight against the pandemic and I
once again thank the community for their support during this time.
If you have any concerns or issues to raise please don’t hesitate to contact
me by calling the Shire office on 9835 1022.
Martin Cuthbert
Chief Executive Officer
Welcome to the monthly
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BUZZ.
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current works and other news
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Shire of Jerramungup
PO Box 92
Jerramungup WA 6337
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:00pm
Contact:
Phone - (08) 9835 1022
Fax - (08) 9835 1161
Email - [email protected]
From the CEO desk update
COVID-19 Financial Hardship Support
Projects update
Shire works report May
Community news
SHIRE OF JERRAMUNGUP
COVID-19 - FINANCIAL HARDSHIP APPLICATION
The Shire of Jerramungup (The Shire) is committed to supporting the whole community withstand the
unprecedented challenges arising from the COVID19 pandemic and recognises that these challenges will
result in financial hardship for our ratepayers and other debtors who receive services from the Shire.
To ensure that we offer fair, equitable, consistent and dignified support to those suffering hardship, while
treating all members of the community with respect and understanding at this difficult time, please consider
submitting a Financial Hardship Application (FHA). This can be accessed by contacting
Financial hardship occurs where a person is unable to pay rates and services charges or other Shire fees
without affecting their ability to meet their basic living needs, or the basic living needs of their dependents.
The Shire recognises the likelihood that COVID19 will increase the occurrence of payment difficulties, financial
hardship, and vulnerability in our community.
To complete the FHA, evidence of hardship is required and debtors are encouraged to provide any
information about their circumstances that may be relevant for assessment. A flexible approach will be taken
to a range of individual circumstances including, but not limited to, the following situations:
recent unemployment or under-employment
sickness or recovery from sickness
low income or loss of income
unanticipated circumstances such as caring for and supporting extended family
If the Shire determines a debtor is in financial hardship, the eligible debtor will be offered a payment plan
based on their application which will comprise of the following:
an extension in time to pay;
a payment plan; and
a suspension of interest charges and administration fees whilst a payment plan is in place.
Please return applications to [email protected] for review and assessment.
Martin Cuthbert
Chief Executive Officer
5 May 2020
Wauters Construction have finished building the 5 Independent Living Units in Bremer Bay. The final stage is
the landscaping which the Shire will be completing in the coming weeks.
These units will be managed by Advance Housing, if you are interested in renting one of these units please
contact them on 9845 9697.
As you can see in these photos the Key Worker Accommodation Housing Project is also progressing well.
This project has been funded by Federal Building Better Regions grants and Shire contributions .
Pindan Homes are constructing the houses with 1 house
being built in Bremer Bay and a house and 2 units being
built in Jerramungup. Completion is expected at the end
of July however may be delayed by COVID-19.
LANCASTER ROAD, JERRAMUNGPUP
MCGLADE CLOSE, BREMER BAY
COLLINS STREET, JERRAMUNGPUP
COLLINS STREET, JERRAMUNGPUP
This month the Construction crew finished upgrade
works on Dillon Bay Road which consisted of replac-
ing several culverts, trimming overhanging vegetation
then forming and gravel sheeting 2.3kms. These
improvement works will continue next financial year
which will complete the entire length of this road.
These works will dramatically reduce the mainte-
nance that has been required on this section over
numerous years and greatly enhance traffic safety for
motorists using this road.
The crew then relocated back to Marnigarup East
Road to continue forming and gravel sheeting the
3km section heading East from South Coast Highway.
Routine maintenance grading and gravel patching
will continue to rectify some of the blowouts in the
road pavement until more favourable conditions
occur where we can undertake full winter grades.
At this time of year, please be aware of the changing
road conditions and drive accordingly as the pave-
ment can deteriorate very quickly.
The Town Services team with the assistance of
Jerramungup Electrical trenched and then laid
50mm poly pipe from the solar pump at the
Needilup Dam to the new 250,000ltr tank at the old
Needilup tennis courts site. Jerramungup Electrical
should be acknowledged for kindly donating the
operator’s time and trenching machine for these
works as it will greatly benefit the community into
the future.
Before Great Southern TAFE closed due to COVID-
19, 3,000 native tube stock seedlings were picked
up. These were propagated from seeds collected
within the Meechi Road worksite by TAFE students
undertaking their Cert III and IV CLM training. These
tube stock will be planted as part of the Meechi
Road rehabilitation works. In addition, the crew have
also been collecting native seeds from the site which
will be direct seeded to complement the tube stock
planting.
In May we said a sad farewell to our longest
serving Shire employee Phil Polain. Phil has
worked tirelessly as our Building Officer for
the past 19 years and is now looking forward
to retirement with his lovely wife Yvonne.
Thank you for all your hard work and
dedication to the Shire over the years, you
will be very much missed!
We wish you and Yvonne a very happy and
fulfilling retirement.
CORONAVIRUS APP LAUNCHED
The Australian Government has launched a Coronavirus
Australia app to provide up to date, trusted advice on
COVID-19.
It includes advice on hygiene, symptoms, public
gatherings and the latest news and announcements from
the Federal Government.
Search ‘Coronavirus Australia’ in the App Store for iPhone
or Google Play for Android to download it for free.
MESSAGE FROM THE ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION
Phase 3 of eased restrictions means the re-opening
of playgrounds and skate parks from 6 June 2020.
Please slow down, be extra cautious and on the
lookout for kids walking, scooting, skating and riding,
particularly near parks and throughout suburbs.
An Ordinary Meeting of Council is to be held on 17 June 2020 at 2:00pm in the Council Chambers, Jerramungup. A full copy of the meeting’s Agenda can be viewed at the Shire office, or downloaded from the Shire website
https://www.jerramungup.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/ 72 hours prior to the meeting. Residents and ratepayers are welcome to submit any public questions via email to:
[email protected] prior to 16 June 2020.
The minutes from the last council meetings held 20 May 2020 can be found
on the Shire’s website
https://www.jerramungup.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/past
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMMENCEMENT OF UNRESTRICTIVE BURNING TIME: ZONES 4 & 5 - BREMER BAY/PT HENRY PENINSULA
Shire of Jerramungup would like to advise Landowner/occupiers; Zones 4 & 5 will commence its Unrestrictive Burning Time (Open Burning) as of 8am, Tuesday 2 June 2020. Landowner/occupiers are to proceed with caution when burning and to be mindful of the following conditions;
Maintain 3 metre Bare Earth Fire Break around burn area. Have appropriate firefighting resources near-by.
Check weather conditions (current and incoming) prior to ignition. Nuisance smoke affecting neighbours or impacting road networks.
If burning heaps, please maintain watch of heaps until fully extinguished. Pursuant to Section 46 Bush Fires Act; Fire Control Officers can suspend/postpone burning at any time,
should unfavourable weather conditions pass through the district or if they deem the fire to be unsafe.
Note: Landowner/Occupiers within Zones 4 & 5 intending to carry out hazard reduction activities (weather dependent) over the upcoming June ‘WA Day’ Long Weekend, will still need to apply for a fire permit from a Fire Control Officer and have permit activated via the Shire Office before 4pm, Friday 29 May 2020. The Shire of Jerramungup will consider pursuing compensation of cost against the Landowner/occupier (permissible under the Bush Fires Act) should any fires escape due to neglect. Martin Cuthbert CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 26 May 2020