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December| Summer 2016 Shire President, Councillors and Staff wish you and your family a happy and safe festive season and look forward to seeing you all again in 2017! Contents 2016 Christmas Closures Shire Administration Office Close Thursday 22 December 2016, 4.00pm Reopen Tuesday 3 January 2017, 8.30am Shire Works Crew Close Friday 16 December 2016, 12.00noon Reopen Monday 30 January 2017, 7.00am Tip – Closed Christmas Day only Swimming Pool Closed Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Normal opening hours will commence from 27 th December including New Years Day Medical Surgery Close Friday 23 December 2016, 2.00pm Reopen Tuesday 3 January 2017, 8.45am Gym Close Friday 23 December 2016 Reopen Tuesday 3 January 2017 Christmas Closures 2016 ............................................................ 1 From the Shire President ............................................................ 2 From the CEO.............................................................................. 2 Gym ............................................................................................ 2 Community Development Update .............................................. 3 Council Awarded in Children’s Environment and Health local Government Report Card ........................................................... 3 Department of Local Government and Communities Age Friendly Communities Innovation and Implementation Grants ............... 4 Council Receives $32,000 Community Pools Revitalisation Grant Thanks to Department of Sport & Recreation ............................ 4 DLGC Community Development Grants ..................................... 4 Farmer Bushfire Response Vehicle Identifier Stickers ................ 5 Bushfire Incident – Saturday 26 October 2016 – Kunzia Way, Goomalling ..............................................................................5-6 Fires, Harvest Ban Notifications, Prohibited Burning & Harvesting Over Christmas/New Year .......................................................... 6 Vintage Cars Tear Up Railway Terrace .....................................7-9 Cactus – Wanted, Dead or Alive! ......................................... 10-11 Rubbish Collection over Christmas ........................................... 11 BMX Pocket Park Officially Opened .......................................... 12 Konnongorring Christmas BBQ ................................................. 12 Environmental Health & Building Update................................. 13 Swimming Pools – Portable & Blow Up .................................. Building Permits ..................................................................... Smoke Alarms ......................................................................... Living in Sheds ........................................................................ Australia Day Breakfast 2017 .................................................... 14 2017 Council Meetings ............................................................ 15 Dates for your Diary & Shire Contact Details ............................ 16

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Shire President, Councillors and Staff wish you and your family a happy and

safe festive season and look forward to seeing you all again in 2017!

Contents

2016 Christmas Closures

Shire Administration Office Close Thursday 22 December 2016, 4.00pm Reopen Tuesday 3 January 2017, 8.30am Shire Works Crew Close Friday 16 December 2016, 12.00noon Reopen Monday 30 January 2017, 7.00am Tip – Closed Christmas Day only Swimming Pool Closed Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Normal opening hours will commence from 27th December including New Years Day Medical Surgery Close Friday 23 December 2016, 2.00pm Reopen Tuesday 3 January 2017, 8.45am Gym Close Friday 23 December 2016 Reopen Tuesday 3 January 2017

Christmas Closures 2016 ............................................................ 1

From the Shire President ............................................................ 2

From the CEO .............................................................................. 2

Gym ............................................................................................ 2

Community Development Update .............................................. 3

Council Awarded in Children’s Environment and Health local

Government Report Card ........................................................... 3

Department of Local Government and Communities Age Friendly

Communities Innovation and Implementation Grants ............... 4

Council Receives $32,000 Community Pools Revitalisation Grant

Thanks to Department of Sport & Recreation ............................ 4

DLGC Community Development Grants ..................................... 4

Farmer Bushfire Response Vehicle Identifier Stickers ................ 5

Bushfire Incident – Saturday 26 October 2016 – Kunzia Way,

Goomalling .............................................................................. 5-6

Fires, Harvest Ban Notifications, Prohibited Burning & Harvesting

Over Christmas/New Year .......................................................... 6

Vintage Cars Tear Up Railway Terrace ..................................... 7-9

Cactus – Wanted, Dead or Alive! ......................................... 10-11

Rubbish Collection over Christmas ........................................... 11

BMX Pocket Park Officially Opened .......................................... 12

Konnongorring Christmas BBQ ................................................. 12

Environmental Health & Building Update ................................. 13

Swimming Pools – Portable & Blow Up ..................................

Building Permits .....................................................................

Smoke Alarms .........................................................................

Living in Sheds ........................................................................

Australia Day Breakfast 2017 .................................................... 14

2017 Council Meetings ............................................................ 15

Dates for your Diary & Shire Contact Details ............................ 16

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GYM (24hr access)

Class Hours

Mon: 6.30am-7.30am

Tue: 9.00am-10.00am

4.30pm-5.30pm

Wed: 6.30am-7.30am

Thu: 6.30am-7.30am

Fri: 6.30am-7.30am

9.00am-10.00am

Fees

$6.00 per visit ($3.00 concession)

$25.00 per month ($12.50 concession)

$180 standard 12 months 24 hr access

$450 standard 12 months 24 hr access + classes

$90 pensioner/senior standard 12 month 24 hour access

$150 pension/senior standard 12 month 24 hour access + classes

$100 BOND (Key card for 24 hour access)

Come and visit us to discuss our services

and programs available which include:

Living Longer Living Stronger

Personal Training

Pilates

Water Aerobics (subject to participation/weather)

Classes

From the Shire President

Thank you to our wonderful fire brigade volunteers as well as farmers, members of our community and also those from surrounding communities for their efforts during the horrific weekend a couple of weeks ago with fires in the area. A timely reminder to ensure your properties are fire ready this summer.

The opening of the BMX Track with Melissa Price MP and the Hon Mia Davies MLA in attendance was a wonderful day and congratulations to those involved and we hope everyone enjoys many fun times on the track. Our new complex with be 1 year old on the 18 December, celebrations will take place from 6pm and we look forward to seeing the community there to enjoy festivities. Just like to wish everyone a Merry & Safe Christmas. Council’s condolences to Monique & Family on your heartbreaking loss of a very valued community member, Zac. Goomalling’s cheeky gentleman, will be sadly missed by us all.first week of S Cr Barry Haywood, Shire President

From the CEO

As another calendar year is drawing to a close, it is very pleasing to report that our road construction crew has completed 1.5km stretch of Konnongorring West Road widening out to 7 metre width seal to provide for increasing heavy haulage traffic between the two (2) primary

CBH bin sites and Konnongorring and Calingiri. Over the past 2 months, the road construction crew have been working on Bejoording Road also out to a 7 metre width seal and should be completed by Christmas. Both jobs were extemporarily carried out and the crew is to be congratulated for excellent achievements for both roads. All staff wish everyone a most joyous festive season and look forward to seeing everyone back next year. In closing, deepest sympathy is extended to Monique and family for the tragic loss of a wonderful son, Zac. RIP. Clem Kerp, CEO

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Community Development Update…

Installation of water coolers at the recreation grounds:

The Shire of Goomalling with help from the local clubs

have purchased 3 water coolers to be located at the

recreation grounds. One will be located near the

bowling green and another at the tennis courts. A

wheelchair and child friendly water cooler will be

located near the away change rooms on the old

pavilion.

Reticulation of Football & Hockey Oval: The Shire is in

the process of obtaining quotes to install reticulation

on the football and hockey ovals. The current irrigator

system is now water wise or user friendly and the Shire

believes new reticulation is a more efficient, water

wise and effective way to water the ovals. The Shire

will be applying for funding through the Department of

Sport and Recreation for the reticulation, as well as

laver levelling and resurfacing the hockey oval.

Recreation Strategy: The draft Recreation Strategy will

be open for public comment shortly. Keep your eyes

out on the Shire Website and Goomalling Endeavour

for more information on how you can obtain your

copy. The strategy will outline the Shires strategic

direction for the next 10 years.

Shire of Goomalling Town Bike Plan: The Shire has a

grant application pending with the Department of

Transport to update the Shire’s Town Bike Plan. This

document outlines the current foot path networks,

identifies spot improvements and missing links. If the

Shire is successful, the community will be engaged to

help identify any issues and improvements required to

be worked into the plan.

COUNCIL AWARDED IN CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT CARD

Council received an award in the Children’s Environment and Health Local Government Report Card in Category 6 Healthy & Safe Food for its collaboration with Goomalling Primary School (GPS) in addition to other initiatives that support healthy children. Shire of Goomalling has developed a partnership with GPS to address barriers that affect children’s learning outcomes and participation, particularly how Council can be involved with addressing barriers of individual families whose children are becoming disengaged. GPS was already participating in the Foodbank School Breakfast Program and saw obvious benefits in the classroom with greater student engagement; they wanted to offer the program more regularly but were restricted by their budget therefore Council allocated two staff members per week to deliver an additional day of breakfast club. Council has been participating in the program for the past two (2) years. The program has enabled every student the opportunity to eat a healthy wholesome breakfast to start their school day, assisting with the brain development and providing essential nutrients for a busy day at school.

Clem Kerp, Chief Executive Officer says “initiatives like this aren’t possible without the passion and dedication displayed by our office staff; everyone has enjoyed developing rapport with the children and giving them the best start to their school day possible.” Office staff members say “Our contribution is a no-brainer, thriving children produces thriving future leaders of our community. Having a chat to the kids whilst making their breakfast is a rewarding exercise and knowing we’re giving them a positive start expands beyond the school, creating a positive start in our own workplace”

Council will be presented with the award at a ceremony in Perth, 9 December 2016.

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DLGC AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES INNOVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS Shire of Goomalling recently adopted its Age Friendly Community Plan which outlined the priorities of people over 55 in the Goomalling. DLGC has released a new grant round for implementation of the actions to create age friendly communities. An age friendly community is one that recognises the great diversity among older people, promotes their inclusion and contribution in all areas of community life, respects their decision and lifestyle choices, and anticipates and responds to age-related needs and preferences. The grant round cannot be used for infrastructure but can for publications, events and initiatives that address the above outcomes and align with Council’s Aged Friendly Community Plan. Ideas:

Rejuvenate the welcome pack into a printable booklet, providing comprehensive information about services available in Goomalling and ageing in place.

Community cultural immersion to foster intergenerational relationships, cross-cultural sharing with traditional stories and art forms.

Skills workshops to enable active participation in the workforce/volunteering/community groups.

Register your interest in participating in a working group or sharing your ideas to [email protected] or 08 9629 1101. The Age Friendly Community Plan can be viewed on the Shire website or contact the Shire Administration office for a hardcopy.

COUNCIL RECEIVES $32,000 COMMUNITY POOLS REVITALISATION GRANT THANKS TO DSR

Council received $32,000 from the Department of

Sport & Recreation’s Community Pools Revitalisation

Program.

Department of Sport & Recreation state “Aquatic

centres in regional towns and cities are important for

recreation, learning, exercise and rehabilitation. They

are an integral piece of infrastructure. Aquatic centres

also facilitate swimming lessons, including in-term and

vacation swimming classes, school carnivals, teaching

children and adults about water safety and survival

techniques. Evidence supports that in remote

communities, regular visits to the aquatic centre helps

reduce chronic disease and improve educational and

social outcomes.”

Shire of Goomalling has received this grant funding for

the past three (3) financial years. In 2014/15 funding

was spent on minor maintenance to the facility

including replacing the lint pot, paving, bench seating

as well as life guard training for pool managers.

Allocations for 2015/16 and 2016/17 have been

transferred to a term deposit awaiting 2017/18

allocations to complete major improvements to the

bowl and chemical shed.

DLGC HAVE RELEASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Department of Local Government and Communities has released a new grant round for implementation of community development initiatives. Grant amount is maximum $20,000 per project. Funding may be used for:

Costs directly related to project delivery including:

Equipment/venue hire

Minor administration costs such as postage or phone

Publication costs of materials produced through the project

Resource materials

Publicity, communications and marketing costs

Facilitation or other workshop related costs. Register your interest in participating in a working group or sharing your ideas to [email protected] or 08 9629 1101. The Community Strategic Plan can be viewed on the Shire website or you can contact the Shire Administration office for a hardcopy.

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BUSHFIRE INCIDENT – SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2016 - KUNZIA WAY, GOOMALLING

Saturday 26 October 2016, a fire ignited in the native bush land north east of town near Kunzia Way and Salmon Gum Way initial response to 000 call at 11.45am, outside temperature approximately 35 degrees. Damage report indicates 225 hectares of bushland and agricultural land was destroyed, 2/3 was unharvested crop. The fire was a result of a

vehicle being burnt in the said bushland which quickly spread out of control. Council would like to express its gratitude to the men and women who gave up there time on Saturday to fight the fire that threatened homes and bush land no more than 2kms from Goomalling town site. It was devastating to learn the destruction that spread from a burning vehicle, but it was also a moment of immense pride, in the people of our

Farmer Bushfire Response Vehicle Identifier Stickers

Farm firefighting units form an important part of the Shire’s overall bushfire response. To assist

authorities identify vehicles which can assist DFES in bushfire response, DFES and the Shire encourage

owners of such vehicles or machinery to apply for a Fire Response Vehicle Identifier windscreen sticker.

During bushfire events the Shire works with Police and Main Roads to manage or restrict traffic into

affected areas. The presence of a Vehicle Identifier Sticker will help in quickly identifying vehicles and

machinery which may be permitted on the fire ground. Eligible vehicles include farm firefighting

appliances, bulk water trucks and earth moving machinery. Application forms are available from the Shire

Administration Centre or Shire website. Further information can be found on the Shire’s website

www.goomalling.wa.gov.au

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community and those around us who humbly pledged themselves to protect our homes. At peak sixteen (16) bush fire service appliances from five (5) shires including Goomalling, with air support and observation including six (6) winged aeroplanes’ and one (1) helicopter, numerous farm support and private water carters, private and shire machinery formed the defence and recovery artillery. Dowerin Railway line was closed for three (3) hours. Western power inspected the power in the area. No houses were damaged. Burnt faces, covered in ash and complete exhaustion was evidence of its brutality and while we all lay asleep volunteers were out there, making sure the fire wouldn't reignite. THANK YOU Goomalling VFRS, Konnongorring and Jennacubbine brigades and our local members of the community who contributed to the recovery effort. Thank you to the surrounding communities/brigades that came to our aid: Northam VFRS | Northam FCO | Irishtown | Clackline | Grass Valley | Meckering | Toodyay | Toodyay Central | Toodyay VFRS | Dowerin | Minnivale This is a timely reminder to be BUSHFIRE READY and have up to date fire fighting equipment on hand. In addition farmers/utility owners need to ensure they obtain a VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION STICKER which identifies you as a permitted emergency response vehicle to outside authorities.

For ALL Fires ring „000‟

If you call the Shire Office first it will only delay the

arrival of the Fire Brigade, all fires need to be

reported to ‘000’.

Harvest/Total Movement Ban Notifications

If you wish to receive notification by SMS of

Harvest/Total Movement Bans in the Shire of

Goomalling be sure to register your number at the

Shire Office by calling 9629 1101 or email

[email protected]

Prohibited Burning Period

We are currently in the “PROHIBITED” Burning Period

until 14th February 2017. This may be extended by

Council depending on seasonal conditions.

No burning is allowed for any reason

during this period. This includes the

burning of garden refuse and open

cooking or camp fires.

Restricted Burning commences 15th February and

Permits are required. Again this date may be

extended depending on conditions.

Harvesting over Christmas/New Year Period

An automatic ban on all harvesting, vehicle

movement and hot works will be imposed on all

public holidays.

Saturday 24th December & Saturday 31st December

will be automatic bans if the Fire Index if Very High

or above.

Thereafter, all Saturday & Sundays will be automatic

ban if the fire index is very high or above until

6.00pm, therefore no SMS will be sent. Check BOM

www.bom.wa.gov.au for fire index rating.

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VINTAGE CARS TEAR UP RAILWAY TERRACE

Shire of Goomalling received $4,500 from the Royalties

for Region Wheatbelt Community Chest Fund

facilitated by the Wheatbelt Development Commission

for the Vintage Car Sprint and Spring Festival, to add

value by providing family friendly entertainment.

Hon Mia Davies MLA Minister for Sport & Recreation,

Water and our local member opened the event on

behalf of the Department of Regional Development,

where car enthusiasts travelled near and far to have a

piece of Railway Terrace.

Streets were barricaded in preparation for an

adrenaline filled afternoon, each competitor testing

their abilities on the track. The Railway Station bend

took breaths away, every subconscious well aware that

control of the outcome it completing in a strangers

hands. Fingers rested on mesh anticipating that the

driver can manoeuvre elegantly and without error.

Clem Kerp, Chief Executive Officer and Councillor Julie

Chester tempted fate as passengers in the Come n’ Try

segment.

Cars lined the streets outside the Goomalling Tavern;

Hoddy Street showcased exquisite craftsmanship in the

Show & Shine while Railway Terrace was the race pits.

Fatfender was people’s choice in the Show & Shine

competition; owner Doug Forward creamed the

competition with his electric blue masterpiece.

The Community centre driveway became a labyrinth of

wares and creations from local artisans and small

business owners, the fragrance of sausage sizzle

seeping through the space alluring the crowd. If they

could get passed the nacho stand run by the gym

group.

Anstey Park was adorned in colour for “Fiesta de la

jueventud” funded by the Department of Local

Government and Communities for youth friendly

community planning. Young people chilled in their

space, discussing youth issues and enjoyed the

atmosphere before things really fired up when the

piñata was let loose. The galaxy meltdown had more

victims than victors, difficult for even the most agile

youth. Ferris wheel and Merry Go Round rides

produced contagious childish glee and enabled

recovery from the inflatable obstacle course.

The event showcased the strength of our community

spirit, with representation from a number of

community organisations.

Thank you Goomalling Football Club, Goomalling

Hospital Auxiliary, Goomalling Ambulance, Goomalling

Primary P & C, the gym group & Goomalling CRC for

contributing to the event, your volunteers were

invaluable to the successful outcome.

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NEWSLETTER ENCLOSURES

“Fight the Bite” At Home Flyer

Information flyer on measures to help with Mosquito Management

and Repellent around the home.

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CACTUS - WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Western Australia is host to many cactus varieties that pose a threat to

agriculture and the environment.

The Department of Agriculture and Food is bringing attention to this pest by

marking ‘cactus month’ this November – urging local landholders and

communities to report infestations.

A range of cacti are now classified as declared plants in Western Australia

under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007(BAMA).

This means that if these plants are on your property, you are required by law to

manage them according to their categorisation.

Typically, problem plants that are not present in WA are declared under the prevention category, which means they

are prohibited from entering the state. Declared species that are present in WA are assigned different categories such

as eradication or control.

Of 27 species of opuntioid cacti species, 23 are present in WA. If you have these on your property, you must take

action to control or eradicate them.

WA is in a fairly unique position when it comes to these cacti. We have a relatively low number of known infestations

and the total area infested is also low, compared to other states. In NSW for example, Hudson pear cactus infests

60,000 ha in the Lightning Ridge area. Hudson pear has been found in WA but has not yet reached the proportions as

it has elsewhere.

This means WA has a good opportunity to prevent further spread and even eradicate many infestations of opuntia.

To achieve this we first need to know the extent of their distribution and this is where everyone can play a part.

In Shire of Goomalling we know of approximately 90ha of Opuntia cacti including Opuntia tomentosa “Velvet Tree

Pear”.

There are a range of trials using a variety of techniques currently underway to manage these infestations. To support these control efforts it is vital that all infestations, no matter how big or small are reported and recorded. If you are unsure whether or not you have a declared plant or animal on your property that you are required to

manage, visit the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) website. You will find information on all declared

pests in WA including images for identification and the most effective control techniques.

If a new species of invasive cacti can be detected while the population is small, eradication is often feasible. There are

numerous examples of successful eradication.

Unfortunately, many infestations go un-noticed and are not reported. Don’t let this happen in your neighbourhood;

get it before it gets hold on your property.

Report large weedy infestations of Opuntioid cactus to:

Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) 1800 084 881

MyWeedWatcher smartphone and tablet application agric.wa.gov.au/weed-surveillance

Online reporting tool agric.wa.gov.au/myweedwatcher

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PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF CACTUS AT THE LOCAL TIP – THE CACTUS WILL REGERMINATE AND SPREAD. THE SHIRE HAS A SPECIFIC PIT FOR DISPOSAL, PLEASE CALL 08 9629 1101 TO ARRANGE DUMPING.

Shire of Goomalling received $20,000 through the Department of

Agriculture and Food WA to identify vector of spread, carry out trials for

effective eradication and build community capacity.

Sacred Heart Catholic School has been pivotal in identifying a number of

infestations throughout the shire and will continue to partner

throughout the project.

Picture 1 (Top left): Cr Christie Kingston, Kay Bailey Department of

Agriculture & Food WA, Jodi Iles, Project Officer – DAFWA hand over the

signed funding agreement.

Picture 2 (top right): Project Partners – Cr Kingston, Jodi Iles, Kay Bailey,

Steve Miranda - Sacred Heart Catholic School, Julie Murphy – Greening

Australia and Tahnee Bird – Project Manager.

Picture 3 (left): Inspecting the infestation, new germinated and fruiting.

RUBBISH COLLECTION –

CHRISTMAS WEEK 2016

There will be NO CHANGE to the collection

service for the Christmas Period for Shire of

Goomalling Residents.

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Konnongorring

Christmas BBQ

Sunday 18th December, 5.00pm at Konnongorring Sports Pavilion

BYO Meat, Drinks & a Salad to share

Come along earlier if you would like a hit of tennis before the BBQ

Everyone Welcome

Contact M. Davey 08 9620 1245

BMX POCKET PARK OFFICIALLY OPENED AND FREESTYLE NOW SHOWCASE MAD SKILLS

A warm spring morning to welcome the new day and official open the pocket park. Hon Mia Davies Minister for Sport & Recreation, Water and our local member eloquently congratulated Council for its commitment to the youth of Goomalling who will be future leaders of our community. Ms Davies expressed more communities are investing in ‘unstructured’ recreation, developing life skills through the natural order of play. The track demands that young people learn to share, to be leaders empathetic of smaller riders, to fail and try again all extremely positive learnt behaviour. Melissa Price expressed her congratulations to Council for expanding on the facilities available for young people and its success in Stronger

Communities Programme Youth Round part of the Australian Government’s Stronger Regions initiative. Goomalling was one of ten successful community projects in the Durack region and the first facility to be opened 13 November 2016. Once the formalities were over sausage sizzles and cool drinks were available courtesy of Goomalling & Districts Community Bank®. Thank you to staff, board members and Regional Manager Martyn Neville for attending. Freestyle Now conducted a BMX beginners workshop, competitions and stunt show funded by the Department of Local Government and Communities youth friendly planning initiative. Congratulations to Connor O’Garr for highest jump and Finley Simpson quickest in time trial. Everyone displayed great aptitude and endeavour, sharing bikes and cheering each other on. Whilst the pocket park is officially open there are still a few minor works to be carried out including cleaning up the site and installing the shelters.

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Environmental Health & Building Update

SWIMMING POOLS - Portable and Blow-up People purchasing portable or blow-up swimming and paddling pools need to be aware that any such pool capable of holding water of a depth of 300mm is classified as a pool under the Building Act and is required to have an approve pool barrier around it. Most sales promotion leaflets do state on them that in nearly all Councils in Australia require that pool fencing is to be installed in accordance with Australian Standards AS 1926.1 – 2012. Failure to install the required safety barrier e.g. fencing, can result in an immediate fine of $750.00

BUILDING PERMITS All constructions are required to have a building permit in the Councils town sites and also in the rural area as the Building Act applies to all of the Goomalling Shire. In some cases, you may be also required to apply for Planning Approval if your shed/garage is over 65sqm or is a new construction where there has never been a building on that Lot or rural location. SMOKE ALARMS Please be aware that smoke alarms need to be replaced when they are 10 years old. There is no difference between a 9v battery one or a hardwired one. If it is 10 years old………replace it.

The reason is, that the minute amount of radio-active material used as a sensor, weakens as time goes on. The Building Commission has issued a notice with the aforesaid advice.

LIVING IN SHEDS People need to be made aware that the living in sheds and the like, is prohibited, unless the structure has been built as a class 1 dwelling. Both the Health Act and the Building Act 2012 state that these structures are classified as “uninhabitable”. One their own, a shed is a class 10 but can be converted to a Class 1 with a number of installations such as framing, insulation, kitchen, bathing, laundry and toilet amenities. In other words, just like a house. A part of a shed can (with Council Approval) be converted by installing the above and also separating the 2 parts with a firewall. Living in a shed or the like can only be approved in Council’s Light Industrial and Commercial zoned areas as listed in our Town Planning Scheme. Living in a shed or a caravan on a rural Lot is also prohibited. For further advice, please contact Council’s Building & Health Surveyor on 0427 413 060.

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Thursday 26 January 2017

FULL COOKED BREAKFAST

By Goomalling Lions Club

From 7.00-9.00am

Goomalling Sport & Community Centre,

Goomalling Recreation Ground

Community Bank® Branch

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DO YOU WANT SOMETHING

DISCUSSED AT COUNCIL?

All correspondence items are to be

submitted by the 2nd Wednesday of

each month to allow ample time for

report and agenda preparation.

If correspondence is submitted late the

item may be discussed for Council’s

consideration, otherwise it will be

deferred to the following month to

allow Councillors time to research and

resolve its decision.

Submissions should be addressed to:

Clem Kerp Chief Executive Officer Shire of Goomalling PO Box 118 GOOMALLING WA 6460

2017 Council Meetings

Commencing at 1.00pm

(3rd Wednesday of each month)

15th February

15th March 19th April 17th May 21st June 19th July

16th August 20th September

18th October 15th November 20th December

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Dates for your diary: everyone is welcome!

14 December Ordinary Meeting of the Goomalling Shire Council 14-20 December

Breastscreen WA mobile service at Goomalling Hospital

17 December Community Christmas Tree – Goomalling Sport & Community Centre, children to be registered by 8 t h December

18 December Goomalling Sport & Community Centre 1 s t Birthday Celebrations from 6.00pm 18 December Konnongorring Christmas BBQ – Konnongorring Sports Pavilion from 5.00pm 22 December Shire Administration Office Closes 4.00pm 3 January Shire Administration Office Opens 8.30am 26 January Australia Day Breakfast – Goomalling Sport & Community Centre 7.00am -9.00am 15 February Ordinary Meeting of the Goomalling Shire Council March Slater Homestead Re-opens 15 March Ordinary Meeting of the Goomalling Shire Council

32 Quinlan St / PO Box 118 Goomalling WA 6460

T: 9629 1101 F: 9629 1017 E: [email protected]

Open 8.30am-4pm Mon-Thu &

8.30am-4.30pm Fri

www.goomalling.wa.gov.au & www.visitgoomalling.wa.gov.au

facebook.com/ShireofGoomalling

Contact details for Shire of Goomalling staff Got a question about… Then contact…

Admin and Finance Shire staff (08) 96291101

Caravan Park Fred & Verna Neervoort

(08) 9629 1183

[email protected]

Community Development Tahnee Bird [email protected] 0400 495 173

Community Emergency Services Manager

Robert Koch [email protected]

0458 042 104

Environmental Health and Building

Linton Thomas [email protected]

[email protected]

Gym Instructor Monique Bohling 0428 772 014

Ranger Gloria Robinson 0408 909 356

Gym administration Shire staff (08) 9629 1101

Shire Websites Jo Bywaters [email protected]

Snake Removal Clinton Verner 0488 046 827

Sport and Recreation Jo Bywaters [email protected]

Works Russell Beck [email protected]