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 [email protected] Ph 9884 1027 Cr Bruce Dowsett Deputy President [email protected] Ph 9884 1031 Cr Chad Ferguson [email protected] Ph 9884 1041
Cr Wade Gowland [email protected] Ph 0488 497 787 Cr Graeme Parsons [email protected] Ph 9887 6022 Cr Judith Price [email protected] Ph 0429 877 097 Cr Max Watts [email protected] Ph 9884 1069
Staff Amanda O’Halloran Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Mob: 0418 913 078 Durga Ojha Manager Administration & Finance [email protected] Mob: 0428 874 224 Rod Evenis Manager Works [email protected] Mob:0429 684 217 Monica Treasure Manager Communities [email protected] 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
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