• Asphalt works on Birdwood Drive, Woodridge and Peterson Rise, Moondah.
• Shoulder widening and tree lopping works on a section of Cheriton Road to improve safety and visibility.
• Tree lopping works on Mooliabeenee Road.
• Structural works on Cowalla Road Bridge.
• Edge repairs to Gingin Brook Road and intersection of Indian Ocean Drive, fixing pot holes so school buses have a better surface to drop and collect children.
• Maintenance to gazebo, skate park, and tennis courts in Ledge Point.
• Further repairs to Ledge Point beach access.
• Drain clearing in Guilderton.
• Tree pruning, painting, mowing and sign repair work in Lancelin.

• Appointment of Community Representatives to the Guilderton Foreshore Working Group – Dean Brady, Joel Collins, Bob Johnson, Rona Chiera and John Punch – approved by Council.
   
• Contract for the Provision of Gingin Library Services to be entered into with Gingin Community Resource Centre for a further three-year term – approved by Council.
   
• Unbudgeted expenditure of $25,500 to undertake necessary reseal/regrout repairs at the Gingin Aquatic Centre prior to 2022/23 pool season – approved by Council.
   
• Reconsideration of Development Approval for Proposed Extractive Industry (Sand and Limestone) on Lot M1332 Caraban Road, Caraban – not approved by Council.

1. Community Citizen of the Year - a person you believe has delivered outstanding service to their community.
    
2. Community Citizen of the Year (Youth) Under 25 as of 26 January 2023 - a young person you believe has delivered outstanding service to their community.
    
3. Community Citizen of the Year (Senior) Over 65 as of 26 January 2023 - an older person you believe has delivered outstanding service to their community.
    
4. Active Citizenship (Group or Event) - A group doing outstanding work, or for an event staged in the community during the past year.

 

On 1 September 2022, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services launched the Australian Fire Danger Rating System.

This new system uses 4 simple ratings: moderate, high, extreme, catastrophic, to classify fire danger at fire weather districts across Australia.

The AFDRS is backed by improvements in science that delivers more localised and accurate information for communities throughout WA.

The science better considers the various types of vegetation across our landscapes and incorporates the latest understanding about weather, fuel and how fire behaves in different types of vegetation to improve the reliability and accuracy of fire danger forecasts.

There will be community actions advised at each level so the public understands what they need to do to protect themselves, their family and their homes.

There will also be a 'no rating' for days when conditions present minimal fire risk.

Roadside signs will be replaced and an extensive community engagement and education campaign is now underway.

There are four levels of fire danger in the new system:

1. Moderate: Plan and prepare.
2. High: Be ready to act.
3. Extreme: Take action now to protect your life and property.
4. Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas.

Fire Danger Ratings will be issued on days when there is a fire risk. Each rating will have a clear set of messages, including the actions the community can take to reduce their risk.

Improving the science means DFES can also switch off the new system on days where no proactive action is required by the community. This is represented by the white bar under ‘Moderate’ in the new Fire Danger Rating design (pictured below).

More information on the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System please see here.

1. Proposed Telecommunication Facility—Lot 451 (15) King Street, Lancelin
   Closing date for comments: 28 September 2022
    
2. Proposed Reception Centre—Lot 24 (145) Baramba Road, Karakin 
   Closing date for comments: 20 September 2022