City of South Newsletter

January 2016 / Edition 1

WHAT’S INSIDE Major Projects PAGES 4-5 A Story to Tell PAGE 7 Australia Day PAGES 8-9 Annual Report 2014/15 PAGES 11-13

VISIT THE CITY ONLINE www.southperth.wa.gov.au Community Update

Message From Your Council...... 2 City Update

2016 Council Meeting Schedule...... 3 Meet the City Update Message From 2016 Council Works in Your Neighbourhood February and March...... 3 Your Council Meeting Schedule Mayor Meet the Mayor...... 3 COUNCIL MEETINGS are held at Council Meeting Agendas can be accessed ON THE SECOND Friday of each Greetings to A Story to Tell 7pm on the fourth Tuesday of every online and in hard copy format at the Civic month, the Mayor makes time to meet South Perth Foreshore you for a happy Now two months into the City’s new arts month (with the exception of January Centre and City Libraries by 5pm the with residents of the City, accompanied Upgrades Complete...... 4 New Year and and events programme A Story to Tell, and December). Agenda Briefings are held Friday before the Council Meetings. by Kensington Police Station Officer in welcome to the we’ve witnessed the City come together at 5.30pm on the third Tuesday of every Charge, Senior Sergeant Ashley Goy. Ernest John Reserve Master Plan...... 4 first edition of to celebrate what’s on offer in our own month (with the exception of January Unless otherwise advertised, Council the Peninsula backyard. The programme will soon see and December). meetings are held in the Council Chamber The City has invited the Kensington Modifications to Amendment No. 46 for 2016! our local police force, Kensington Police at the South Perth Civic Centre, Cnr Police on board to attend the monthly ■ ‘South Perth Station Precinct’...... 5 get soaked in Summer Splash as well as Members of the public are encouraged to Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth. ‘Meet the Mayor’ event, reflecting the The January a special Human Library pop up event, attend all open meetings of the Council. collaborative working relationship with Public art Imprint at Manning edition of Peninsula providing the opportunity to ‘read’ a human the community in terms of receiving features some interesting stories about book and spend time with someone you and identifying how to address and Community Hub...... 5 our local community. These show how by may not normally interact with. See page 7 Agenda Briefing Meeting Ordinary Council Meeting respond to local issues. working together we can really make for other upcoming events. Recycling Made Easy at a difference. The monthly event is all about City’s Waste Transfer Station...... 6 Annual Report 2014/15 – Snapshot January Recess January Recess connecting with our community Other features in this edition include an Included on pages 11–13 is a snapshot and listening to them. We all want KidSport...... 6 16 February 23 February array of exciting arts, events and activities of the City’s Annual Report 2014/15. This someone to listen to us and often happening over the summer, continuing overview of the key achievements of the 15 March 22 March residents will pull up a chair just to chat Meals on Wheels...... 6 well into the months of autumn. City is accompanied by a summary of the 19 April 26 April about their experiences living in South City’s financial performance over the last Perth and the history of the area. Know Your Suburb...... 6 Walking School Bus financial year. 17 May 24 May As part of Walk Over October, I joined 21 June 28 June Meet the Mayor is not only to discuss A Story to Tell...... 7 South Perth Primary School and St To read a copy of the full Annual Report issues, it’s a great opportunity for Columba’s Primary School on their daily including financial statements in an online 19 July 26 July the community to get to know their Australia Day...... 8-9 ‘Walking School Bus’ from one of their interactive format go to the City’s website 16 August 23 August Council and understand what exactly two regular route starting points. See how www.southperth.wa.gov.au. we’re here for. Plan for Your Pets This Summer...... 10 much fun we had on page 10. 20 September 27 September Urban Walkabout 18 October 25 October When: Every second Friday of the Wesley College Gets Smart Wesley College get smart In November 2015, the City partnered month, 10am-12pm With Sustainability...... 10 with sustainability with niche publisher Urban Walkabout to 15 November 22 November Where: Outside South Perth Library, In November, a group of environmentally release the second edition of South Perth 6 December 13 December Cnr Sandgate St and South Walking School Bus...... 10 enthusiastic Year 4 students spent a sunny Urban Walkabout. Over 45,000 copies have Tce, South Perth ■ Friday afternoon at South Perth foreshore been distributed to hotels, visitor centres, Annual Report 2014/15 educating the public on the importance shops, bars and restaurants across the Snapshot...... 11 of sustainability and the devastating effects Perth Metro area, as well as participating plastic can have to our marine life, oceans businesses across the City. Neighbourhood Watch...... 14-15 and waterways. Works in Your Neighbourhood If you have not yet received a copy, South Contacts...... 16 Producing their own reusable bags, the Perth Urban Walkabout is available at the students set up ‘collection stations’ to City’s Civic Centre. For more information February and March retrieve any plastic rubbish left on the visit www.urbanwalkabout.com. ■ Roadworks and • South Tce – Murray St to Coode St Drainage Works foreshore. Their hard work and outstanding Pavement Rehabilitation • McDougall St – Clydesdale St to • Mabel St (Catchment 40) – stormwater Scan the QR code on the bottom efforts feature on page 10. Works include some or all of the Lockhart St drainage upgrade left corner of the cover using your Sue Doherty, Mayor following: resurfacing with stone mastic • Alston Ave – Canning Hwy to • Vista St – upstream catchment drainage mobile device, to access the Peninsula Australia Day asphalt, replacement of street kerbing on Labouchere Rd newsletter online. You will be Australia Day again promises to be one of same alignment, replacement/installation Traffic Management required to download a QR code the highlights of the calendar year for the of stormwater drainage structures and Paths • Todd Ave – Canning Hwy to Throssell St reader app. City. It is one of those memorable events replacement signage and road markings. • Roebuck Dr – near Edgewater Rd – installation of speed reduction devices that brings together our community in • Griffin Cres – Marsh Ave to • Alston Avenue – near Coode St (public consultation to be undertaken) a celebration of what it means to be an Welwyn Ave • Sir James Mitchell Park – near Connect with your City online Australian. More information regarding • Lansdowne Rd – Seventh Ave to Hurlingham Rd • Banksia Tce/George St Intersection – the day’s celebrations can be found on George St entry statement works pages 8–9. • Todd Ave – Canning Hwy to Throssell St Paths – slab replacement • Roebuck Dr – Edgewater Rd to • Birdwood Ave • Forrest St • Dyson St • Brandon St/George St Intersection – This publication is available Mt Henry Rd • Eric St • Marsh Ave entry statement works ■ in alternative formats on request. • Welwyn Avenue – Manning Road to • Baldwin St – near Coolidge Reserve Contact the City on 9474 0777 Hope Ave 2 or visit the City’s website. 3 Major Projects South Perth Foreshore Modifications to Amendment No. 46 Major Projects Upgrades Complete ‘South Perth Station Precinct’

These include: • Western Gateway: Located at the western end abutting the Mends St beach, the ‘Western Gateway’ is sheltered from the wind and provides universal access entry to a timber deck, sitting 1.7m over the river wall, with custom formwork timber and concrete seating for single and group use.

• Breakout Space: Further down the promenade to the east of the Mends St jetty, is the ‘Breakout Space’ with additional decking and seating spaces made up of custom formwork timber and concreting. This area is less structured, with the decking over the river wall without seating, offering a large viewing THE CITY IS EXCITED to announce Replacing the existing walls, a limestone platform which overlooks the Swan River the river wall replacement and promenade block wall has been constructed, with and Perth city. path project on the South Perth foreshore contemporary flatter capping for in the Mends Street jetty precinct has comfortable sitting. The curve on the • Seating: Along the promenade there been completed. river side of the wall is a proven design are a number of custom built seats for wave deflection. constructed using contemporary timber AT A SPECIAL COUNCIL 4. Increased street setbacks in Important Note: The $2.3 million project commenced in and steel. MEETING held on 27 October 2015, the certain streets These draft amendments are currently August 2014 replacing the damaged river The new promenade boasts a pathway at Council endorsed a number of changes to 5. Mandatory 1.5 minimum non-residential only proposals. Council welcomes your walls on either side of the Mends Street least 5m wide and includes programmable The City of South Perth wishes to extend the proposed Amendment No. 46 ‘South plot ratio. written comments and will consider Jetty. The City together with Member for LED lighting to create a safe and interesting thanks to local member John McGrath MLA. Perth Station Precinct’ to the City’s Town these before recommending to the South Perth John McGrath MLA lobbied environment for pedestrians to experience. His hard work, advocacy and dedication Planning Scheme No. 6, in response to These significant changes to Amendment Minister for Planning whether to the State Government to recognize the Areas to sit and enjoy uninterrupted views helped the City to secure funding for this community concerns. No. 46 are open for public comment until proceed with, modify or abandon the need for funding of the repair work. The of the Perth city skyline have also been significant project. ■ 5pm, Friday 5 February 2016. proposed Amendments. The Minister contribution from the Swan River Trust of constructed. The significant modifications include: will also consider your views before $1 million was most welcomed by the City. 1. Reduction in the extent of the The modified text of Amendment No. 46 making a final decision/ It should Special Design Area is available for viewing at the Civic Centre, not be construed that final approval 2. Creation of absolute height limits City libraries and ‘Out for Comment’ will be granted. ■ 3. Maximum 10% variation from minimum section on the City’s website. Ernest John Reserve Master Plan lot area and frontage

Public art Imprint at Manning Community Hub PUBLIC ART IS SET to feature The team’s concept design, ‘Imprint’ will throughout the new Manning Community use suspended mesh and LED lighting to Hub, with a series of freestanding and create a large sculpture, with the artwork integrated artworks to complement the to sit boldly in the entrance to the hub. form and colours of the architectural The artwork also includes a series of design and the rhythm of the pedestrian approximately 20 light boxes that will be THE CITY HAS RECEIVED the sporting clubs, community groups, and To view and comment on the plans, visit the flow. Following a competitive open tender filled with curated objects, images and finalised design for the new Ernest Johnson produce a contemporary, functional and ‘Out for Comment’ section on the City’s process, with finalists presenting their materials. A glass transparent canopy that Reserve facilities, developed in conjunction sustainable multi-purpose facility. website before 5pm, Friday 29 January 2016. concepts to the City’s Arts Advisory Panel, explores immersion and reflection is also with project managers NS Projects, artist team Milne and Stonehouse (Susan included in their concept. The public art architects Bollig Design Group The development application includes If you require further information or wish to Milne and Greg Stonehouse) were selected is expected to be installed prior to the and stakeholders of the reserve. construction a new community building, a view the plans at the Civic Centre, contact for the monumental project. Manning Community Hub opening in ■ ■ car park to replace the existing buildings and the City on 9474 0777. late 2016. “Concept design provided by Milne and Stonehouse. The Ernest Johnson Master Plan aims upgrades to the active reserves of Ernest NOTE: this is indicative of the final artwork” c. Milne and Stonehouse 4 to accommodate the needs of relevant Johnson Reserve. 5 Recycling Made Easy at Events Community Update Community City’s Waste Transfer Station A Story to Tell

THE CITY HAS INSTALLED Over the past year, residents have become The City has also recently begun collecting Bring your children and grandchildren down three new car bays at the Waste Transfer more aware of what they can recycle and clean polystyrene, where in the past this to Neil McDougall Park for a special open Station to assist residents to drop off as a result, the City of South Perth has product had to be placed in the green air Morning Melodies concert featuring recycling material. seen a significant increase in the amount lidded bin for landfill. ‘Squisher and Squasher’ in The Great Bug of recycling material at the Waste Hunt – an interactive show that follows the Accompanying the three new bays, a 30m³ Transfer Station. The recycling service is free of charge to adventures of two gardeners from Princess bin has been installed to collect any items residents in the City of South Perth, with When: February to April 2016 Charlotte’s Royal Garden as they explore suitable for a yellow lidded bin, such as Recycling of mattresses has the exception of car tyres, truck tyres and Where: Various locations the world around them. cardboard, aluminum cans, clean paper, glass increased by 72% – the average mattresses incurring a small fee. For more bottles and jars. mattress containing 12.5kg of steel, information visit the City’s website or Ever wondered what it would be like to The first 200 guests will be treated to a 2kg of wood and 1.5kg of foam. phone 9474 0777. read a person and know their story? Want picnic box on arrival to enjoy during the The new bays at the Waste Transfer to ask them questions but not sure how show. BYO chairs and picnic rugs. Station are separated into the following: Other significant increases include: it will be received? The Human Library is • Bay 11 – Metal only • Cardboard > 58% Waste Transfer Station an international equalities movement that Registration is required, contact the City on • Bay 12 – Co-mingled recycling • Steel > 51% Cnr Hayman Rd and Thelma St, Como challenges prejudice and discrimination 9474 0777. (same material as yellow lidded bin) • E-Waste > 29% Monday to Sunday 9am-4.45pm. ■ through social contact, facilitating respectful When: Mid-February to Early March 2016 • Bay 13 – Clean cardboard • Motor oil > 13% conversation that can positively change Where: Sir James Mitchell Park people’s attitudes towards others. (Coode St end), South Perth

This is your opportunity to ‘check out’ a Artist Tom Mùller’s ‘Ascending Signals human book and spend time with someone (2016)’, a temporary, site specific work, you would not normally interact with. features geographical pyramids referencing KidSport Meals on Wheels The Human Library will pop up at various themes of nautical navigation whilst Karawara, Waterford, Manning and events as well as other locations in the City. When: 4.30-6.30pm, 18 February 2016 acknowledging the site’s historical landscape THE CITY OF SOUTH PERTH Salter Point). Check the City’s website for details and to Where: Grand Cinemas Cygnet, paying homage to the Noongar resistance together with the Department of reserve your ‘human book’. 16 Preston St, Como fighters and the land’s cultivating practice by Sport and Recreation is making it Available on a short or long-term basis, the Chinese market gardeners. possible for local kids to participate meals are delivered daily, Monday to Friday, Cheeky and loud, black and proud, this er of Family in community sports and recreation, except for Public Holidays. The Pow Stories national comedy competition seeks to See the pyramids light up at various times no matter what their financial unearth the freshest, fiercest and funniest during their exhibition period. ■ circumstances are. Meals are delivered chilled (this includes new Indigenous talent from around soup, main course and dessert) and on the country. KidSport allows eligible youth aged Wednesday a small fruit juice is provided 5–18 years to apply for financial free of charge. If weekend meals are When: 6.30-7.30pm, 3 February 2016 Deadly Funny is heading into its 10th year assistance to contribute towards required, these are delivered on Friday. Where: South Perth Library, South Perth and is a significant and vibrant part of the sporting club fees. The fees will go Melbourne International Comedy Festival. directly to the registered KidSport Any person residing within the City of Presented by City of South Libraries, join This one-of-a-kind comedy event is open clubs participating in the project South Perth boundaries that is aged 55 us at the launch of The Power of Family to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander through the City of South Perth. years or older or with a disability is eligible. Stories to learn the importance of capturing people aged 18 and over. Entrants will Doctors, social workers, health professionals your family’s history and how to record take part in a private workshop with a Eligibility Criteria The South Perth Senior Citizens or families are welcome to refer clients your own family stories. Oral Historian, John professional comedian, followed by a public • Applicant must be aged 5–18 years Centre, alongside with a dedicated group to this service. Bannister and producer of stories.com.au, live performance. Special guest judges will • Applicant’s parent or guardian must of volunteers, coordinate Meals on Wheels Jemma King will be presenting this decide who travels to Melbourne for the have a Health Care Card or Pension deliveries for aged and disabled residents For further information please contact free session. national grand final – with a prize of $2,000 Concession Card within the City of South Perth (which South Perth Senior Citizens Centre on up for grabs! • Applicant’s primary place of includes South Perth, Como, Kensington, 9367 9880. ■ residence must be in the local Register to participate at government area they are applying ids Edition www.deadlyfunny.com.au Check the City’s to (exceptions may apply) K website regularly • It is preferred that applicants register Know Your Suburb for added events with a club that is in their local MANNING is a suburb named after the family’s connection with and schedules to government area. Manning family (unrelated to the ‘Perth began in 1840 when Henry Lucius Manning When: 10-11am, 11 February 2016 enjoy a collection of Water Mannings’, dairy farmers after whom purchased several large landholdings in the Where: Neil McDougall Park, experiences brought For more information visit the City’s Manning Tce, South Perth is named), who developing colony, amongst which was the Clydesdale St, Como ■ to you by your City – website or contact 9474 0777. were major landholders and businessmen area surrounding Mt Henry Peninsula in www.southperth.gov. in the Swan River Colony. The Manning present day Salter Point. ■ au/astorytotell 6 7 Events Events

Morning Ceremony • Citizenship Ceremony attended by Great Aussie Breakfast Celebration Zone 1. Toddler and Kids Zone (1 to 6 years) Both George Burnett Leisure Centre representatives from both State and 2. Kids Theatre (3+) (GBLC) and the Civic Centre are easily When: 8-9.30am Federal governments and presided over When: 9.30-10.30am When: 3-7.30pm 3. Challenge Area (6+) accessible from the and Where: Big Marquee, Sir James by well-respected radio announcer and Where: Sir James Mitchell Park Where: Sir James Mitchell Park 4. Sports Zone (6+) have ample parking facilities. Mitchell Park, South Perth journalist Gerry Gannon. (opposite Forrest St), South Perth (Coode St end), South Perth 5. Art Zone (6+) Cost: $5 per person 6. Adrenalin Corner (12+) • Buses will run approx. every 10 minutes The City of South Perth invites all • Presentation of the Premier’s Australia Day Presented by the City of South Perth and 7. Rides Park (12+) back and forth between 2-9.30pm residents to attend the City’s annual Australia Active Citizenship Awards and the City of The Great Aussie Breakfast is set to sizzle supported by Lotterywest, the Australia Day • No buses will run during the fireworks Day Morning Ceremony on South Perth’s Citizen of the Year Awards, after the Citizenship Ceremony with the Celebration Zone is the place to be The Australia Day 2016 event is fully (7.30-8.30pm) Sir James Mitchell Park. acknowledging those special individuals and Rotary Clubs of Como, Mill Point and South for families! accessible for people with disability and • Last buses from the Celebration Zone to organisations that make such a difference Perth-Burswood providing a bacon and egg there is ample ACROD parking available. GBLC and the Civic Centre at 9.30pm Join us at this special event and affirm your to our community. roll, choice of fruit, plus tea, coffee, juice or • More than 100,000 m2 safe enclosed area loyalty and commitment to Australia and its water for the small cost of $5 which goes • A range of food vendors Free Event Transport Service people by taking the Australian citizenship • Presentation of the Ted Maslen Memorial back into the local community. There will • Ample shade and picnic areas To facilitate access to the City of South Share your photos affirmation. The program includes: University Exhibition Award for the also be free entertainment. All residents are • Free drinking water refill stations Perth Celebration Zone, the City will be on social media using student who achieves the highest TEE welcome to attend. • Free sunscreen providing a free shuttle service between #ausdaysouthperth. • Flag Raising Ceremony. score of all year 12 students who are the George Burnett Leisure Centre For more information, visit residents of the City of South Perth. Access to Sir James Mitchell Park is via The Celebration Zone features seven activity (Cnr Manning Rd and Elderfield Rd, the City’s website or contact • Traditional Welcome to Country. the King Edward St road block. Parking is areas with 100 free activities for all ages, Karawara), the City of South Perth Civic the City on 9474 0777. available on the grounds from 7am until some never seen before in WA. Centre (Cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, 10.30am, with entry off Mill Point Rd South Perth) and the Celebration Zone. (opposite Forrest St).

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SANDGATE ST SOUTH TCE Rainbow Train 500m MILL POINT RD 8 9 Annual Report Snapshot Annual Report Plan for Your Pets Community Update Community Annual Report This Summer 2014/15 Snapshot Be sure to always have a comfortable, The City’s Annual Report 2014/15 provides an overview of the activities and performance of the City in sheltered area available that they can accordance with the Strategic Community Plan 2013-2023 and the Corporate Business Plan 2013-2017. retreat to. Walking It highlights the achievements and challenges and reports on the City’s performance based on six strategic Families staying at home should also School Bus directions, Community, Environment, Housing and Land Uses, Places, Infrastructure and Transport, and consider how their dog is affected over Governance, Advocacy and Corporate Management. this busy time. Maintain regular feeding times and ensure your dog still gets Here you’ll find a snapshot of the City’s achievements from the latest Annual Report. You can download plenty of exercise. With people coming the full Annual Report 2014/15 from the City’s website. and going during the day, there are plenty of opportunities for your dog COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT to escape unnoticed. Create opportunities for an inclusive, Enhance and develop public open spaces CITY OF SOUTH PERTH connected, active and safe community and manage impacts on the City’s built RANGERS are urging all residents to If you are going away and taking your and natural environment remember their dogs and pets at this busy dog with you or leaving your dog behind Caring for our animals time of year. Whether you are staying at and safely cared for, please make sure The new state-of-the-art Animal Care Maintaining and protecting home or going away, it is important to have the contact information on your council Facility was officially opened by the Minister our environment plans in place to ensure your pets have the registration and microchip is current and for Local Government and Communities As part of the Green Plan, the Weed best care possible. up to date. Without the correct contact in December 2014. The facility is also used Mapping Program identified priority weed information, it is very difficult to reunite by the and is now management areas and changes in weed If you are going away and haven’t booked dogs with their owners. AS PART OF Walk Over October, the capable of housing more than 60 animals, distribution, density and control methods your dog into a kennel, organise someone City’s Mayor Sue Doherty joined South including cats, which will assist the City in at foreshores areas across the Como to visit your house daily to feed and Please note it is a requirement under Perth Primary School and St Columba’s enforcing the newly introduced Cat Act. Sea Scouts Precinct, Sir James Mitchell exercise your dog. Make sure your dog the Dog Act 1976 that your dog is Primary School on their daily ‘Walking The building includes isolation areas for Park Melaleuca Grove, Kwinana Freeway Focus on drainage and water has sufficient room to move freely during microchipped and wearing a collar with School Bus’ from one of their two infection, quarantine and assessment, Foreshore groynes, and the foreshores at Under the Integrated Catchment the day. a registration tag. regular route starting points. Held in while other features include an office and Mount Henry and Salter Point. Chemical Management Plan, the drainage basin conjunction with Travel Smart’s Walk to waiting room, a new toilet and shower and non-chemical weed control in all within Doneraile Reserve underwent a It is important to keep some fresh drinking For further information or if your pet School Day, South Perth Primary School facilities, and a secure loading area. managed natural foreshore areas and transformation with $305,000 in major water available at all times. If you keep your goes missing, please contact the City hosted a healthy active breakfast on inland reserves was undertaken, with works. This included the installation of pet outside, be mindful that a cool spot in on 9474 0777. ■ arrival, with fresh food supplied by local Manning Men’s Shed schedules for weed species identified a gross pollutant trap at the Doneraile the morning can turn hot by mid-afternoon. South Perth businesses. The Manning Men’s Shed was officially in weed mapping reports. Reserve outfall drain, to capture pollutants opened in March 2015 and has proven before entering the water body and The Walking School Bus is a popular to be a popular place for men in the Other activities as part of the Green Plan revegetation of the whole basin to ensure Wesley College Gets Smart way of encouraging young children to South Perth Community to come included events such as National Tree Day, effective nutrient stripping. walk to school together. It works like together and spend their time post- Grab a Gladdie Day, Millennium Kids and With Sustainability a bus, picking up ‘passengers’ along the retirement in a social, purposeful, secure school tree planting days. Re-thinking ‘retic’ IN NOVEMBER 2015, a group has paper recycling bins, worm farms and way at designed ‘bus stops’: and productive environment. As part of the Reticulation Replacement of environmentally enthusiastic Year 4 a sustainable garden. The school’s Property Program, irrigation upgrades occurred at students from Wesley College Junior School Manager has since worked with the student Route 1 – Operates Wednesday George Burnett Leisure Centre and Collier spent a sunny Friday afternoon at South who initiated the project to research and Friday Reserve, and electrical cabinet upgrades Perth foreshore educating the public on and find suitable bins to help encourage Depart 8.15am: Cnr Hensman St to control water were made at George the importance of sustainability and the students to recycle their plastic. ■ and Sandgate Tce Burnett Park and Davilak Reserve. Two new devastating effects plastic can have on our Collection points: Hensman St, reticulation controllers were installed at Sir marine life, oceans and waterways. Forrest St James Mitchell Park, while new bore and pumps were installed at South Perth Lawn Producing their own reusable bags, Route 2 – Operates Friday Tennis Club and Davilak Reserve. the students set up ‘collection stations’ Depart 8.15am: Cnr Angelo St and to retrieve any plastic rubbish left on Tate St Parks and power the foreshore. Collection points: Angelo St, Forrest St The Parks and Reserves 2014/15 Capital Works Program saw major works This event followed a letter written by one South Perth Primary School is completed, including playground shade of the students with an attached petition currently seeking volunteers for shelter upgrades at Jan Doo Park, Comer signed by all Year 4 students was presented both routes. Please contact the Reserve, Moresby Reserve and Bodkin to school management, requesting recycling school if you are able to assist part Park, as well as additional park furniture bins to collect recycled plastic be placed or full time: 9367 2652 ■ at Windsor Park, Comer Reserve and around the school. The Junior School already Como Beach. 10 11 Annual Report Snapshot Annual Report Annual ReportAnnual Snapshot

HOUSING AND LAND USES PLACES August 2014, with settlement occurring Benefiting cyclists and pedestrians Lobbying and The City has continued to work together Accommodate the needs of a diverse Develop, plan and facilitate vibrant in September 2014. The City received As part of the Footpath, Shared Path and communications activities with the Town of Victoria Park on and growing population and sustainable community and approximately $27.5 million from the sale, Cycle Path Program, nearly two kilometres Following lobbying that saw the State opportunities for collaboration, primarily commercial places with these funds used for capital projects of new paths were built and replaced across Government re-commit its election funding around shared procurement, contract Identifying local planning needs such as the Manning Community Hub. the City. New paths were installed on promise of $1.35 million, the City was able management, staff, equipment and plant, Further development went into the Local An important community hub Manning Road from Drogheda Way to finish building a new limestone block as well as joint advocacy, emergency Planning Strategy, which will form the basis Detailed design work continued on the Finbar Group Limited submitted a to Waterford Avenue, along the shared river wall either side of the Mends Street management and technology arrangements. of a new Town Planning Scheme and sets Manning Community Hub, to create a Development Application to the City in path through Bodkin Park and on Jetty in December 2014, as part of the out objectives for future planning and ‘heart’ for the suburb and cater for a January 2015, which was approved by the Sulman Avenue from Hope Avenue to South Perth Foreshore River Wall and Path development. A review of dual density wide range of groups. Located between Joint Development Assessment Panel in Letchworth Centre. Replacement project. FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT – codes in Town Planning Scheme No. 6 Bradshaw Crescent and Conochie Avenue May 2015. This development promises to 2014/15 commenced in June 2015. The Planning in Manning, the project will include Manning be an iconic mixed use development of Governance, Advocacy and Local Government Reform Policy for Environmentally Sustainable Library, halls and group spaces, new mixed 38 storeys incorporating retail, residential, Corporate Management The City worked collaboratively with the Operating Revenue $51.263M Building Design was also reviewed, with a commercial and residential lots, as well as commercial and public open space on this Ensure that the City has the organisational Town of Victoria Park and revised policy adopted in August 2014. an upgrade to James Miller Sports Oval. The strategic ‘civic heart’ landmark location. capacity, advocacy and governance framework towards an amalgamation effective 1 July Profit on Sale of Assets $24.286M demolition of the existing structures was and systems to deliver the priorities identified 2015 for a significant period of the year To manage current and future high-density undertaken in September 2014. INFRASTRUCTURE in the Strategic Community Plan under review. Operating Expenditure $51.868M development along with AND TRANSPORT the adjacent low density residential areas, Promoting the City Plan and facilitate efficient infrastructure Online agenda and minute preparation The Reform process saw staff from the Operating Result $27.890M consultation continued on the Canning The City has contributed $30,000 towards and transport networks to meet the current Building on the online meeting technology City and Town of Victoria Park dedicate Highway #ShapeOurPlace project. The a new South Perth Urban Walkabout. This and future needs of the community solution introduced in 2014, InfoCouncil around 8000 hours work between July Capital Program Delivered $11.380M project aims to review the existing and features South Perth restaurants, cafes, bars, agenda preparation software was 2014 and February 2015 towards an (Assets Capitalised) future built form along Canning Highway fashion retail, gifts and homeware retail Canning Bridge Structure Plan implemented. This software centrally effective amalgamation. and informs the development of the and entertainment venues within the City’s Following extensive preliminary consultation coordinates the preparation of agenda Cash Reserves – $26.249M Local Planning Strategy. three urban village precincts of Mend St, and planning in conjunction with partners papers, ensuring consistent report structure, In late 2014, the State Government was Quarantined Angelo St and Preston St. the and the West Australian layout and formatting and delivering a legislatively required to conduct an elector’s Departments of Planning and Transport, better user experience to community poll on the proposed amalgamation. Cash Reserves – $33.079M PLANNING APPROVALS Managing our land Council adopted the Canning Bridge members and Councillors participating in The City prepared a balanced Yes and Discretionary UNDER DELEGATED The City commenced strategically acquiring Structure Plan in May 2015. The Plan the meeting process. No argument that was provided to each AUTHORITY: the Civic Triangle lots in 1986 with the involves a heritage protection plan, studies household. Requiring over 50% turnout for Net Assets $644.229M longer term objective and vision to facilitate into traffic, urban design and climate change, A human resource policies and practices the poll to be effective together with a 50% Planning applications and enable a vibrant mixed use ‘civic heart’ as well as the preparation of built form and were reviewed in line with other Councils no vote, an extraordinary community effort approved in 2014/15: 684 development that incorporates retail, landscape design guidelines. of similar size and status. Benchmarking resulted in the amalgamation being defeated residential, commercial and public open continued to be carried out to ensure the with a majority no vote in February 2015. Planning applications Maintaining our roads space on this strategic landmark location. City remained competitive with comparable Connect with your City online approved in 2013/14: 594 Supported by $1.96 million in funding local governments. Following an exhaustive Expression of under the Five Year Road Rehabilitation Interest process and Private Tender process, Program, 12 sections or 28,574 square a Contract of Sale was signed between metres of roads were resurfaced. the City and Finbar Group Limited in 12 13 Community Safety

Community Safety Community Neighbourhood Watch In Brief Local Police Goodbye Graffiti A message from local police Use your smart phone to help Summer Safety Simple preventative steps to avoid Neighbourhood Watch Join the Teams Over summer, police see an increase in becoming the next victim include: remove graffiti that you notice in opportunistic crime relating to theft from • Remove all valuables from sight and Farmers Market on Manning The Kensington Police the community. Report graffiti at motor vehicles and general complaints preferably from the vehicle altogether. HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? station is here to assist you. of stealing. Areas of concern include the This includes GPS devices on You can now pick up your fresh produce To contact your local www.goodbyegraffiti.wa.gov.au. numerous car parks along the foreshore, windscreens and mobile devices while chatting with one of your local police team please call: shopping centre car parks and nearby in cradles. Neighbourhood Watch members. Engravers free to loan side streets. • Place a dash mat in your car advising For the past couple of months, NHW Como, Kensington all property has been removed (these have been set up at the markets and South Perth: 0417 532 050 Mark your valuables with a unique On many occasions, owners make it easier are available from City of South promoting the benefits of getting to identification code to assist the for thieves by leaving valuables within clear Perth libraries, City of South Perth know your neighbours and those in Manning, Salter Point, view. Common items include handbags, administration and Kensington your local community. Waterford and Karawara: recovery of your property in the wallets, sunglasses, cash in the centre Police station). 0417 531 405 event it gets lost or stolen. console, iPods/iPads and laptops. • Lock your car and ensure the alarm When: Every Saturday, is activated. 7.30am-12.30pm It only takes 30 seconds for thieves • Where possible, park in patrolled car Where: The Farmers Market on Manning, NHW members: L to R – Raheel Kidwai (Waterford New Website Engravers are available from the City to enter a vehicle and remove parks and if at night ensure there is Clontarf Campus, Manning Rd, and Karawara), Nathalie St Martin (Como) and ■ of South Perth Libraries – you just your property. Thieves are mostly adequate lighting around your vehicle. Waterford Alan Mortimer (Secretary) for WA Police opportunistic and will prey on ‘easy targets’; • Be aware of your surrounding and those The WA Police have launched need a valid library card. those who leave the door open, keys in the who may be following your movements. car, the car running, windows down, etc. • Report any suspicious behaviour to a new website at Streets Alive Police at the time on 131 444. Volunteers Sizzle and Splash www.police.wa.gov.au Thieves regularly steal credit cards to NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH will When: 4-6pm, Friday 29 January 2016 A community building program purchase items using the ‘tap and go’ The City of South Perth, together be sizzling sausages while South Perth Youth Where: Karawara Greenways, Featuring an extensive FAQ that encourages neighbours to method (PayWave and PayPass), before with the Town of Victoria Park will be Network (SPYN) put on the biggest water Walana Dr, Karawara section and Police Direct online you have even noticed the card missing. holding a number of summer safety fight the City of South Perth has event seen services, visit their new website get together on their street. Great information sessions throughout January- at Summer Splash – part of the City’s Suitable for all ages. BYO water guns and get to know your local A Story to Tell incentives and support is available. The Police attempt to increase their February 2016. arts and events programme. for added water fun! patrols both day and night in areas of Policing Team. high crime but urge the general public Check for dates in the City’s South Perth Join your neighbours on the last day of the If you’d like to volunteer for SPYN Further information can be found on to remain vigilant. In Focus eNewsletter, ewatch and local school holidays and throw a water bomb please contact the City of South community newspaper. ■ or two at the local police in the ‘Kids vs Perth on 9474 0777. the City’s website www.southperth. Kenso Cops’ challenge! ewatch wa.gov.au/Services/Streets-Alive or To find out more about volunteering Share your stories on the day with The for Neighbourhood Watch visit contact the City on 9474 0777 or Bench Project, a pop up activity capturing www.nhw.wa.gov.au ■ [email protected] ■ @KensingtonPol the stories of our local community at various events throughout A Story to Tell.

ewatch is an easy way to find out what’s Neighbourhood Watch Contacts Useful Contacts happening in your community. Connecting GET TO KNOW what’s happening in South Perth-West Manning Kensington Police Station: 9474 7555 Goodbye Graffiti Hotline: with your local police and the City of South your neighbourhood by getting to know Julia Cheong: 0418 952 795 Jill Barker: 0401 556 700 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday 1800 44 22 55 Perth helps make your neighbourhood a your local Neighbourhood Watch: Police Attendance: 131 444 www.nhw.wa.gov.au safer and more vibrant place to live! Kensington Como Emergency Only: 000 Visit the Neighbourhood Watch Chairperson Kevin Trent: 0417 175 004 Nathalie St Martin: email - Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 website for crime prevention The ewatch program provides regular Sam Parr: 0411 464 546 [email protected] Report antisocial behaviour at information that you can put to e-newsletter updates on local crime trends Salter Point Department of Housing properties: use in your home and around and statistics, safety initiatives, emerging your neighbourhood. Secretary John Hall: 9450 3724 Como North East 1300 597 076 or go online at issues and community building events. Alan Mortimer: 0401 784 777 Jan Semple: 9367 1326 www.housing.wa.gov.au Follow the Kensington Waterford and Karawara Police Team on Twitter Simply go to www.ewatch.com.au and @KensingtonPol ■ 14 Raheel Kidwai: 0411 724 335 follow the prompts. 15 Your Council Newsletter printed on100 percent recycled paper using vegetableNewsletter printed based inksand is Contacts [email protected] 0412 343344 Irons Cheryle [email protected] 0406 456149 Ken Manolas Colin Cala [email protected] (08) 93132683 Mill Point Ward Manning WardManning [email protected] (08) 61620438 Sharron Hawkins Zeeb

Mill Point Ward Ward Como Manning WardManning Moresby Ward [email protected] 0418 661800 Travis Burrows [email protected] 0422 037630 Fiona Reid Moresby Ward [email protected] 0438 686175 Glenn Cridland [email protected] 0401096878 Jessica Black Como Ward Mayor South Perth. at7pm. Meetingsstart SandgateStandSouthTce,Corner the CivicCentreCouncilChambers, Tuesdaythe fourth ofthemonthat Council Meetingsareusuallyheldon [email protected] 0411 681049 (08) 94740720 Sue Doherty Mayor Deputy

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