Council Corner

Wandering Shire Monthly Newsletter

CEO’s Update

Bright early mornings bring hope…

However will it ever warm up! What

a freezing weekend it was—great for

football, but we all froze at the Codi

Rest bay opening… I’m praying for us

all that October brings some sun and

warmth!

I had the pleasure of attending the

Codjatotine Rest Bay Opening

yesterday. It is a fantastic

community project that highlights

our local history and demonstrated

the great community spirit that

Wandering demonstrates so often.

The Codji Committee that have

undertaken the work , have done a

great job and I would like to take this

opportunity on

behalf of Council to

congratulate all

involved on such a

fantastic outcome.

The Caravan Park is

finally completed. It

was a bit of a long

project and had a

few challenges

along the way, but I am proud to say

that the completed building is a

wonderful improvement to the

amenity of the Caravan Park and

increases the level of service we can

offer by catering to disabled clients

and users of the Park. We will be

hosting a formal opening on the 2

November at 6pm—so please pop

down and take and look.

Rod Evenis is back from leave, wow

that three months flew by. We would

like to thank Brad for his great work

covering for Rod and Welcome Rod

and his Bride Rhema back from leave

and to Wandering. I am sure that

you will all help make Rhema

welcome in Wandering and we look

forward to catching up

at community events

and opportunities.

The Council team

headed to York on the

19 September for a

spot of Strategic Planning with

Caroline Robertson from the

Wheatbelt Business Network. The

Councillors commenced the strategic

thinking process and engaged in

some planning exercises that will

help give the management team an

understanding on the Councillors

view of the future of Wandering and

the Shire. The Shire is required by

the Department of Local Government

to update its Community Strategic

Plan, Long term Financial Plan,

Corporate Plan, Asset Management

Plan and Workforce Management

Plan by the 1 July 2017.

This work will require community

consultation and we look forward to

catching up with you all for your

thoughts and sense of Direction for

Wandering over the next few

months.

Tree Pruning is underway and

they are making great progress

with work being undertaken on

the Wandering Pingelly Road this

week, please be patient and take

care when in the work area.

Final Call for Nominations Shire of Wandering

Citizen of the Year Award

This is your opportunity to recognise those outstanding people in your club or community who make such a difference. It’s a simple way to say thank you from us all and we’re happy to help you complete the nomination. Just give us a call! Each nominee will be recognised at the Australia Day Breakfast 2017.

Nominations close on the 31 October 2016, please see nomination form at the back of the ECHO.

Wandering Shire Council—Veritatis Simplex Oratio Est

Wandering Caravan Park Ablutions refurbishment completed with thanks to grant

from the Country Local Government Fund, Royalties for Regions and the

Wheatbelt Development Commission

The Caravan Park Ablution Upgrade is completed! We are very excited to announce that the project has

been completed and whilst we did go over budget by approximately $6,000.00 the work has been

completed to a high standard and the life of the asset has been improved by up to 15 years.

The project was predominately funded by the Country Local Government Fund and the Wheatbelt

Development Commission Aged Friendly Communities Grants. The Shire contributed funding towards

the over run and upgraded the structural integrity of the building by contributing approximately

$12,000.00 overall.

Council had received quotes to replace the building or upgrade it as carried out that ranged from

$350,000 to $100,000.00. With the final cost coming in at approximately $115,000.00 including in kind

funding.

Key features of the upgrade include: improvements to structural integrity, new expanded and improved

septic system, expansion of the building to include disabled toilet and laundry, expansion of services

offered with increased toilets and showers, upgrade of all toilet and shower areas, installation of a dump

point, installation of a footpath connecting Campers Kitchen to ablutions, sensor lighting and upgraded

hot water system.

The photos below demonstrate the quality of the amenity—

Wandering Shire Council—Veritatis Simplex Oratio Est

Shire Cat Sterilisation Program underway... Please be sure to register your cat with the Shire to be eligible for the Cat sterilisation program. Council has funding available that can support some or all of the costs of sterilisation for either your male or female cat. Please phone Tricia at the Shire on 9884 10546 to register your cat for the programs and dependant on numbers we will work out what the subsidy will be… Act quickly though once the money is used the program will be over for the year!

Council gives formal public notice of the Shire of

Wandering Draft Dog Local Law.

Purpose: To extend to Council the controls over dogs which exist under the Dog Act 1976.

Effect: To provide Council with controls and regulatory measures in relation to impounding of dogs, the

number of dogs that can be kept, establishment of approved kennels and the manner in which dogs are

to be confined by the occupier of a premises. Offences are created for allowing a dog to excrete on

specified areas (unless the excreta are removed) and for non-compliance with certain other provisions

of the local law.

The Draft Local Law will be available on the Shires Website and by request at the Shire Offices from

Monday 5 September 2016. The public notice period will extend until the 17 October 2016. Please do

not hesitate to contact the CEO Amanda O’Halloran at the Shire of Wandering 9884 1056 if you require

any further information.

In accordance with s3.12(3)(c) of the Act, a copy of the proposed local law be supplied to any person re-

questing it; and the results be presented to Council for consideration of any submissions received.

Amanda O’Halloran

Chief Executive Officer

Shire Of Wandering

Caravan Park Opening

Council invites the Wandering Community to a sausage sizzle to celebrate the completion of the Caravan Park

Ablution Upgrade. The Project was funded by the Wandering Shire , Country Local Government Fund and the

Wheatbelt Development Commission Age Friendly Communities fund.

6.30pm—2 November 2016

Wandering Caravan Park

Sausage Sizzle and cool drinks available

We look forward to sharing the outcomes of this great project with the Community.

Wandering Shire Council—Veritatis Simplex Oratio Est

Shire of Wandering Christmas Closing The Shire would like to inform all residents of their opening hours over the Christmas break… The Shire Offices will be closed on the following days: Thursday 22 December 8.30am to 2.00pm Official Closing Friday 23 December 10.00am – 2.00pm (mail and postal services only) Saturday 24 December Weekend Sunday 25 December Weekend Monday 26 December Public Holiday Tuesday 27 December Public Holiday Wednesday 28 December Australia Post Public Holiday Thursday 29 January 10.00am – 2.00pm (mail and postal services only) Friday 30 January 10.00am – 2.00pm (mail and postal services only) Saturday 31 January Weekend Sunday 1 January Weekend Monday 2 January Public Holiday Tuesday 3 January 10.00am – 2.00pm (mail and postal services only) Wednesday 4 January 10.00am – 2.00pm (mail and postal services only) Thursday 5 January 10.00am – 2.00pm (mail and postal services only) Friday 6 January 10.00am – 2.00pm (mail and postal services only) Saturday 7 January Weekend Sunday 8 January Weekend Monday 9 January Normal Services for all Departments

No Licensing or Shire Services will be available over the Christmas break, only postal services will be offered. Emergency Contacts will be available at all times—please call: All Shire related matters—0428 874 224 and 0429 684 217 Ranger Services—0459 678 154

$130.00

A year

Get into the Shire now for your annual tip pass $130.00 pa for

one Bin (household waste or recycling) which can be emptied

weekly, fortnightly when ever you like… If you bring 3 bins at

once you will use up three weeks of your seasons pass, choose

to use it as you wish…

WANDERING SHIRE COUNCIL

Councillors Cr Brendan Whitely President brendanw1970@hotmail.com Ph 9884 1027 Cr Bruce Dowsett Deputy President norrine@bluemaxx.com.au Ph 9884 1031 Cr Chad Ferguson julieferguson@bigpond.com Ph 9884 1041

Cr Wade Gowland janetandwade@bigpond.com Ph 0488 497 787 Cr Graeme Parsons bargrae@westnet.com.au Ph 9887 6022 Cr Judith Price jp@wn.com.au Ph 0429 877 097 Cr Max Watts maxwatts@skymesh.com.au Ph 9884 1069

Staff Amanda O’Halloran Chief Executive Officer ceo@wandering.wa.gov.au Mob: 0418 913 078 Durga Ojha Manager Administration & Finance manager@wandering.wa.gov.au Mob: 0428 874 224 Rod Evenis Manager Works works@wandering.wa.gov.au Mob:0429 684 217 Monica Treasure Manager Communities crc@wandering.wa.gov.au PH: 9884 1561

Shire working with residents to improve Community

Safety over the coming Fire Season.

The Wandering Shire Bush Fire Brigades and the Shire Ranger are working together to ensure where possible that residents and land owners have undertaken their legal responsibilities in regards to fire mitigation with the fire season fast approaching. Our Ranger Matt has been out about and inspected most properties to ensure that fire

breaks have been undertaken as per the Fire Notice sent out to all residents in July of this year.

If your breaks have not been undertaken or your property is considered to be at risk you will receive a pre season reminder to undertake action in order to prevent a fire infringement. Letters will be sent from Monday 3 October onwards. Please note the Shire hopes not to send out any infringements this year and is providing the pre season reminder as a opportunity for residents/ landowners to take action prior to the October 31 inspections that will be

undertaken by Fire Captains and the Ranger.

Remember that firebreaks not only help reduce the spread of fire in many instances, they are also a primary ac-cess tool, enabling access to at risk assets or valuable water sources—we all need to work together to ensure

community safety we are therefore urging you all to play your part in protecting yourselves and others .

1 October is the start of the restricted burning period. Permits are required for all fires. Please contact your local Bush Fire Control Officer for a permit or contact the Shire for more information. Please note that all of our Bush Fire Control Officers are volunteers and may not be available immediately, plan ahead and leave a message they

will get back to you as soon as they can.

For more information regarding Bush Fire dates please contact the Shire for a Bush Fire Notice, access the Shires Website www.wandering.wa.gov.au or call the Harvest Ban line on 9884 1042.

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Mowed Fire Breaks are not accepted