ISSUE NO. 6/2018 19 April 2018

INFORMATION BULLETIN

Information Bulletin Issue No. 6/2018 Inside this Issue

Correspondence WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News ...... COR 1 & Papers Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News ...... COR 19

Pink Divider Media Releases – Nil WALGA Quarterly Overview Report January – March 2018 Information from Human Employee Movements ...... HR-1 Resources Blue Divider Information to Standing Committees Technical Outstanding Matters and Information Items Services Various Items ...... T-1 Green Divider Monthly Departmental Reports

Technical Services Works Programme T-2 Outstanding Matters & Information Items Community Events Calendar ...... C-1 Services Report on Outstanding Matters ...... C-2 Beige Divider Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Community Planning ...... C-3 Community Development ...... C-5 Recreation Services Report ...... C-18 Library & Heritage Services Report ...... C-23 Ranger & Emergency Services Report ...... C-31 Progress Report Progress Report on Contingency, Operational & Strategic Project ...... CS-1 Outstanding Matters & Information Items City Strategy Report on Outstanding Matters – City Strategy Committee ...... CS-10 Lilac Divider Economic Development

Tourism & Visitor Centre Report ...... CS-11 Donations/Grants/Contributions 2017/18 ...... CS-12 Annual Contributions ...... Nil Accounting Reports Rates Report ...... CS-13 Report of the Common Seal ...... CS-17 Outstanding Matters & Information Items Development Report on Outstanding Matters - Development Services Committee ...... D-1 Services Review before the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) ...... D-2 Yellow Divider Conference Notes - UDIA National Congress - March 2018 - Cr Stewart ..... D-3 Conference Notes - UDIA National Congress - March 2018 - Cr Wielinga ... D-4 Health Health Services Manager’s Report - March 2018 ...... D-9 Planning Planning Applications Report - March 2018 ...... D-17 Town Planning Scheme No.4 - Amendment Action Table ...... D-20 Subdivision Applications - WAPC Approvals/Refusals - March 2018 ...... D-21 Subdivision Applications - Report on Lots Registered for 2017/2018 ...... D-22 Issue 6 – 19 April 2018

Information Bulletin Issue No. 6/2018 Inside this Issue PAW Closure Report - Significant Actions during March 2018 ...... D-23 Compliance Officer’s Report - March 2018 ...... D-25 Building Building Services Manager’s Report - March 2018 ...... D-26 Building Health/Compliance Officer’s Report - March 2018 ...... D-27 Building Applications Monthly Statistics - March 2018 ...... D-33

Issue 6 – 19 April 2018 WALGA NEWS 23 March 2018

Ministerial Review of the State Industrial Relations System – Interim Report Published The Western Australian State Government is currently undertaking a review of the Western Australian Industrial Relations System.

The review is considering as part of the Terms of Reference (item 8 - ToRs) whether Local Government employers and employees in Western Australia should be regulated by the State Industrial Relations System. This is an important and long standing issue for Local Governments as there has been ongoing jurisdictional uncertainty, with Western Australian Local Governments operating in both the State and Federal Industrial Relations systems.

In December 2017, following consultation with the sector, WALGA provided an interim submission to the Review. The WALGA submission opposed the proposal for legislating that Local Governments be exclusively regulated by the State IR System. Currently 96% of all Local Government employees are covered by the Federal industrial relations system. The WALGA submission can be accessed here.

Interim Report A total of 65 submissions to the Ministerial Review were received and the Interim Report was published on Tuesday, 20 March. To view the full report, click here. Chapter 9 relates to Local Government.

The Interim Report recommendations are suggesting that Local Government employers and employees be regulated by the State Industrial Relations system.

The Review has invited further submissions on the proposed recommendations by Tuesday, 17 April with a view to the final report being put to the Minister in May.

The recommendations in the Interim Report will have a large impact on the Local Government sector and we are seeking written feedback from the sector addressing Chapter 9 of the Interim Report and proposed recommendations, including further details of the operational and financial impact of moving to State Industrial Relations System regulation.

Click here for the InfoPage.

This feedback will inform WALGA’s further submission into the Review. Feedback is requested by Friday, 6 April.

For more information, email Employee Relations Service Manager Kate Pillai or call 9213 2592.

Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 Review Sector Reference Group – Expression of Interest WALGA is calling for nominated Local Government Officers to form a Sector Reference Group to guide the sector’s collective input to the review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage are conducting the review over three phases with the aim to have amended legislation passed by both houses of Parliament by the end of 2020.

It is essential the views and ideas of all Local Governments are heard through this review process.

WALGA is forming the Sector Reference Group as a representative body of Local Governments to support and review engagement and submissions during the review period of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. The aim is to ensure that the challenges and innovations of Local Governments are captured and integrated with the endorsed Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill.

Contact with the Group will be via email and online based communications, with ad-hoc meetings arranged if required.

WALGA invites Local Government Officers responsible for Aboriginal Heritage to nominate for the group.

Email expression of interest by 5:00pm, Friday, 6 April.

To submit the expression of interest or for more information, email Policy Manager, Community Kirstie Davis.

Training The following courses are available for Local Government Officers:

Presenting with Confidence Tuesday, 27 March

Local Government Act - the Essentials Friday, 6 April

Procurement and Contract Management Fundamentals Monday, 9 April

Planning and Specification Development Tuesday, 10 April

Policy Development and Procedure Writing Monday and Tuesday, 9 to 10 April

Evaluation, Supplier Selection and Contract Establishment Tuesday, 22 May

Managing Contracts in Local Government Wednesday, 23 May

For more information or to register online, visit the WALGA Training website or email the Training Team. WALGA Honours Program – Nominations Open Nominations are now open for the 2018 WALGA Honours Program, which recognises and celebrates Local Government Elected Members and employees for their contribution to the Local Government sector, the Association, and the community.

Nominations should be submitted on the forms available on the WALGA website with supporting information by the closing date of 5:00pm, Friday, 11 May.

For more information, visit the Honours website, email A/Executive Officer Governance, Margaret Degebrodt, or call 9213 2036.

Blessing of the Roads Campaign WALGA’s RoadWise Blessing of the Roads campaign will run in the lead up to and during the Easter long-weekend.

The campaign is challenging the belief that road trauma is inevitable by asking people what number they are willing to accept when it comes to death and serious injuries on our roads.

This will generate support and participation in local road safety initiatives to demonstrate that by working together, we can show that road trauma is preventable.

For more information or to get involved, visit the RoadWise website.

Vacancies on Boards and Committees The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies: • Air Quality Coordinating Committee o 1 Member and 1 Deputy Member (readvertised) • Local Government Health Authorities Analytical Committee o 1 Non-Metropolitan Member (readvertised) • Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) o 1 Member and 1 Deputy Member • WALGA Executive Committee o 1 Independent Member – Local Government Officer Nominees are required to submit a completed nomination form, statement addressing the selection criteria and short curriculum vitae (two pages maximum) before the close of nominations 5:00pm, Monday, 16 April.

For more information, email Governance Support Officer Margaret Degebrodt or call 9213 2036.

Comments Sought on WALGA Draft Climate Change Policy Statement CEOs and Local Government Officers are encouraged to provide comments on the draft revised WALGA Climate Chance Policy Statement.

Following on from WALGA’s release of the Climate Change Policy Statement Discussion Paper, WALGA has now produced a draft revised WALGA Climate Change Policy.

WALGA received a total of 26 responses in response to the Climate Change Policy Statement Discussion Paper. Roughly half were individual responses (some Officers, some Councillors) and the other half were responses endorsed by the Local Government.

Responses were overwhelmingly supportive of producing a strong policy statement, that reflects the scientific consensus, international developments (e.g. the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals) and most importantly, the fact that Local Governments are already experiencing climate change, and taking mitigation and adaptation action.

CEOs and Local Government Officers are encouraged to consider the draft Climate Change Policy Statement and provide any comments by close of business, Tuesday, 24 April to Environment Policy Advisor Laura Simes.

The Association would particularly appreciate Council-endorsed comments.

After input has been received and considered, the draft Policy Statement will be submitted to State Council for its approval or comment.

If endorsed by State Council, it will provide the basis for WALGA’s climate change advocacy plan, which will be developed in consultation with the sector and further detail how WALGA will promote and advocate for Local Governments’ key climate change priorities over the next few years.

For more information, email Environment Policy Advisor Laura Simes.

Going Carbon Neutral - Benefits, Barriers and Unexpected Bonuses Sustainability Network Drinks (SND) arranges regular social events on all aspects of conservation, sustainability and best practice management. The network provides the opportunity for the exchange of ideas and information between the business, conservation and sustainability sectors, across all areas of government, industry, research and NGOs.

The upcoming SND event is about going carbon neutral and what it entails for WA.

Date: Wednesday, March 28 Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm (light snacks and refreshments from 6:15pm) Venue: Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre, Corner Flynn St and Selby St, Churchlands Cost: Free

Speakers include WWF CEO Dermot O'Gorman, Austral Fisheries CEO David Carter and Carbon Neutral Business Development Manager Kent Broad.

For more information or to register, click here.

Capture WA Workshop Local Government GIS representatives are invited along to a free workshop on Thursday, 5 April to find out more about the Capture WA Program and hear from 12 imagery and location data suppliers about their latest technologies and service offerings. The Capture WA Program enables public sector agencies to save money by coordinating the acquisition of location information and imagery through a supplier panel contract managed by Landgate.

This data is then shared with all government agencies to reduce duplication.

The Capture WA contract now covers 14 suppliers who offer services including: • Aerial and satellite imagery • Elevation and depth products • Vector data • Innovative products and services (i.e. drones) The Capture WA Showcase will take place at 140 William Street, Perth, from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Lunch and morning tea will be supplied.

RSVP by Thursday, 29 March: Limited places available: For more information or to register, email WALIS or call 9273 5921.

Call for Motions ALGA will be hosting the National General Assembly in Canberra from Sunday, 17 June to Wednesday, 20 June and motions for debate can be submitted via the online form until Friday, 30 March.

The criteria for motions are: • be relevant to the work of Local Government nationally • be consistent with the theme of the NGA (Australia's Future: Make it Local) • compliment or build on the policy objectives of State / Territory Associations • be submitted by a Council which is a financial member of their State Association • propose a clear action and outcome • not to be advanced on behalf of external third parties, and • must be directly in the national interests of Local Government. . For more information, visit the NGA website or call 02 6122 9400.

Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) Grants – Closing Soon Applications for the 2018/2019 CAP Grants is closing on Wednesday, 4 April.

The CAP Grants are a State Government grants program which provides funding to coastal managers to undertake projects associated with identifying and adapting to coastal hazards.

The grants are administered by the Department of Transport’s Coastal Management team.

It is recommended that coastal Local Governments commence preparing applications as soon as possible.

For more information or to download the application form template, click here or email the Department of Transport's Coastal Management Team.

Webinar – Revised Traffic Management for Works on Roads Code of Practice Main Roads WA are releasing a revised Traffic Management for Works on Roads Code of Practice at the end of March 2018. In anticipation of this release, AusQ Training is hosting a free webinar explaining the changes.

Traffic planners, safety advisors, project managers/supervisors, approving officers and traffic controllers in Local Government are invited to register and participate in this webinar, which will provide essential knowledge to assist Local Governments to comply with the requirements of the revised code.

The webinar is on Friday, 6 April at 10:00 am for 45 minutes. The webinar is free; however officers wishing to participate must register. If you have any questions you would like covered during the session, email AusQ Training prior to the session date.

For more information, email Policy Officer, Road Safety Mal Shervill or call 9213 2068.

WALGA NEWS 29 March 2018

Communications and Social Media Tools – Feedback Sought Social media use and misuse is becoming increasingly topical within the Local Government sector as it can have substantial impact on the reputation and operations of Local Government.

WALGA has developed some tools to assist the sector address communications and social media risks and would appreciate feedback to assist in finalising the following: • Template Communications and Social Media Policy • Model Code of Conduct – new social media clause, and • Elected Member Personal Use of Social Media Guideline An Info page has been circulated. Please submit feedback on the draft documents to the Governance team by Friday, 27 April.

For more information email Governance Advisor Lyn Fogg or call 9213 2042.

Local Government Economic Development Survey WALGA has commenced a project to develop a practical framework to assist Local Governments across the state in the implementation of their economic development strategies and activities and to ensure ongoing alignment with contemporary practice.

There will be a number of opportunities to participate as the project progresses. In coming months, WALGA will be undertaking research and collecting data to help inform the project and identify the best way that it can support the sector in this area.

In the first instance, the Association is undertaking a survey of Local Governments to better understand their approach to economic development and related strategies.

The survey was distributed to all CEOs this week. For more information, email Regional Capacity Building Manager Anne Banks-McAllister or call 9213 2048. Energy Benchmarking WALGA engaged EnerNOC to benchmark Energy pricing under the Preferred Supply Arrangement (PSA) to market alternatives and test the performance of Contestable Energy through the WALGA medium

A sample of 21 eQuotes were provided for testing and analysis against alternative options accessible in the WA energy market, including EnerNOC’s own price database and CUA industry options.

The report concluded that; “The study has found there is sufficient evidence to confirm that “best value” offers are being submitted by WALGA’s panel of preferred suppliers at the time of quotation. It is EnerNOC’s view that WALGA members can continue to engage the E- Quotes procurement system with confidence that participating retailers are submitting “best value” offers at the time of quotation."

However, the report highlights the variety of site and market factors that influence retailer pricing and clearly shows that WALGA Members would benefit substantially by introducing market intelligence into their procurement decision making.

If electricity contracts are secured under favourable market conditions, the benefits will flow through to the offered rates and ultimately reduce category cost.

For more information or a copy of the report executive summary, email Procurement and Category Manager Andrew Blitz.

Training The following courses are available for Local Government Officers:

Local Government Act - the Essentials Friday, 6 April

Procurement and Contract Management Fundamentals Monday, 9 April

Planning and Specification Development Tuesday,10 April

Policy Development and Procedure Writing Monday-Tuesday, 9-10 April

Evaluation, Supplier Selection and Contract Establishment Tuesday, 22 May

Managing Contracts in Local Government Wednesday, 23 May For more information or to register online, visit the WALGA Training website or email the Training Team.

Nomination forms are available here.

For more information, email Governance Support Officer Margaret Degebrodt or call 9213 2036.

WALGA Honours Program – Nominations Open Nominations are now open for the 2018 WALGA Honours Program, which recognises and celebrates Local Government Elected Members and employees for their contribution to the Local Government sector, the Association, and the community.

Nominations should be submitted on the forms available on the WALGA website with supporting information by the closing date of 5:00pm, Friday, 11 May.

For more information, visit the Honours website, email A/Executive Officer Governance, Margaret Degebrodt, or call 9213 2036.

Save the Date: Green Light Tour The Green Light Tour is the third Perth event in the series of 202020 Vision Urban Forestry Tours.

The program of speakers and workshops will provide information on creating green spaces in urban areas, and provide policy insights, practical advice on implementation, case studies and tips and tricks to get the community involved.

It is jointly organised and supported by Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council, the Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, WALGA, New WAter Ways, AECOM and Parks Managers WA.

Date: Tuesday, 1 May Time: 8:30am to 2:00pm Cost: Free, but limited capacity

To RSVP or for more information, click here.

Comments Sought on WALGA Draft Climate Change Policy Statement CEOs and Local Government Officers are encouraged to provide comments on the draft revised WALGA Climate Chance Policy Statement.

Following on from WALGA’s release of the Climate Change Policy Statement Discussion Paper, WALGA has now produced a draft revised WALGA Climate Change Policy.

WALGA received a total of 26 replies in response to the Climate Change Policy Statement Discussion Paper. Roughly half were individual responses (some Officers, some Councillors) and the other half were responses endorsed by the Local Government.

Responses were overwhelmingly supportive of producing a strong policy statement that reflects the scientific consensus, international developments (e.g. the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals) and most importantly, the fact that Local Governments are already experiencing climate change, and taking mitigation and adaptation action.

Members are encouraged to consider the draft Climate Change Policy Statement and provide any comments by close of business, Tuesday, 24 April to Environment Policy Advisor Laura Simes.

The Association would particularly appreciate Council-endorsed comments.

After input has been received and considered, the draft Policy Statement will be submitted to State Council for its approval or comment.

For more information, email Environment Policy Advisor Laura Simes.

Support for Local Governments to Offer Healthy Food in Recreation Centres The North Metropolitan Health Promotion team is offering support to northern suburbs Local Governments to provide healthy food options in their Recreation Centres.

The Health Promotion Team, North Metropolitan Health Service, is inviting expressions of interest from northern suburbs sport and recreation centres wanting support to create more holistic health promoting centres. Such activities promote the health of your community and can be included in Local Public Health Plans.

Offering healthier food options where people live, work, learn and play, such as recreation settings, can support healthy eating patterns and further improve public health outcomes.

For more information, email North Metropolitan Health Service's Gaby Villa Carrillo or call 9380 7758 before Saturday, 7 April.

Search Diversity WA Launch Search Diversity WA is a new online tool to search and download data on demographic, cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of people living across the State.

Information includes profiles of Local Government Areas and selected birthplace, ancestry, gender, language and religious groups from the 2011 and 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census information

Data access is free to use and has the capacity to generate a variety of reports using the filters provided. Access to information provided by Search Diversity WA can lead to effective decision making and targeted community planning and policy.

For more information, email the Office of Multicultural Interests or visit the website.

Seminar on Using Digital Technology in Natural Resource Management Speakers from a range of disciplines will present on the use of technology to conserve and manage nature in the Swan Region.

Organised by the Perth Natural Resource Management, attendees can learn about the various ways that digital technology facilitates access to information, enhances visual representation of threats or impacts and how it can empower decision making.

Examples of how digital applications can be used to engage environmental volunteers and collect data at their sites will also be explored.

Date: Tuesday, 10 April Venue: Perth Zoo Conference Theatrette, 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm Cost: $35

For more information or to register, click here.

WALGA NEWS 6 April 2018

Pilbara Kimberley Forum 2018 Hot Topix: Pilbara Kimberley Forum 2018 is an opportunity for key government, business, and community leaders to discuss regional issues and develop joint advocacy initiatives for the development of north-western Australia.

The event is delivered by the Pilbara Regional Council, in partnership with the Pilbara Development Commission and the Kimberley Regional Group.

The forum will feature plenary sessions, workshops, debates and networking, as well as a CEDA trustees lunch on day one for all delegates.

The event will be held on Tuesday, 1 May to Wednesday, 2 May at Crown Conference Centre. Registration and accommodation packages are available at discounted rates.

Major sponsors include the Commonwealth Government’s AusIndustry and Office of Northern Australia, along with Pilbara Solar, with the Premier and Minister for Regional Development providing opening keynote addresses.

For more information or to register for the event, click here.

WALGA Tree Health and Resilience Forum WALGA is hosting a full-day Tree Health and Resilience Forum on Wednesday, 2 May in Perth.

Local Governments are well aware of the benefits of tree canopy cover for livable communities, public health and local biodiversity. This forum will address the need to ensure that urban forests are resilient to current and emerging threats, including a changing climate, pests and disease.

Date: Wednesday, 2 May Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm (Registration from 8:30am) Venue: The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat RSVP: By Friday, 27 May, click here to register.

The Forum has been organised to follow the 202020 Vision Green Light Tour, for those wishing to attend two consecutive days on increasing urban canopy cover and tree health (see below article for more information about the Green Light Tour).

For more information or to register, visit the WALGA website.

Save the Date: Green Light Tour The Green Light Tour is the third Perth event in the series of 202020 Vision Urban Forestry Tours.

Date: Tuesday, 1 May Time: 8:30am to 2:00pm Cost: Free, but limited capacity

To RSVP or for more information, click here.

Training The following courses are available for Local Government Officers:

Procurement and Contract Management Fundamentals Monday, 9 April

Planning and Specification Development Tuesday,10 April

Policy Development and Procedure Writing Monday and Tuesday, 9 to 10 April

Evaluation, Supplier Selection and Contract Establishment Tuesday, 22 May

Managing Contracts in Local Government Wednesday, 23 May

Rates in Local Government - Clerical Thursday, 24 May

Rates in Local Government - Debt Collection Friday, 25 May

For more information or to register online, visit the WALGA Training website or email the Training Team.

Webinar – Presiding Over Meetings WALGA’s ‘Presiding Over Meetings’ webinar aims to create an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of those who preside over Local Government Council, Committee and WALGA Zone Meeting.

This webinar is targeted at Mayors/Presidents, Committee Presiding Members, WALGA Zone Presiding Members, Deputies of the aforementioned, and Elected Members who want to know more about the Presiding Member’s roles and responsibilities.

Topics will include: • knowing how to apply the rules of the meeting - Meeting Procedures Local Law (aka Standing Orders) • keeping order and setting the tone of the meeting • how to be a leader to the meeting and servant of the meeting • being impartial • processing the business through the meeting • dealing with motions and amendments, and • managing points of order and procedural motions. Date: Thursday, 19 April Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm (including presentation and Q&A session)

Places are limited so register now to avoid disappointment. To register for this free webinar, click here. New Environmental Planning Tool (EPT) Features – Registrations for Training Open EPT data and functionality has been upgraded. This is a free training for Local Government on the use of WALGA’s online mapping and reporting tool to meet regulatory requirements and to explore new functionality. No previous GIS experience required.

Date: Tuesday, 17 April Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Venue: WALGA, ONE70, LV1 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville or join via webinar RSVP: Email Environment Policy Unit by Thursday, 12 April

As part of the scheduled EPT data update, the functionality of the EPT has been extended to include new reporting capability to assist with assessments of environmental siting, recording of photo documentation and EPT data viewing on portable devices such as iPads.

The training session will cover the following:

• 1:00pm to 2:30pm: Use of the EPT to utilise the benefits of minor infrastructure purpose permits for native vegetation clearing. A representative from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation will be available to explain the regulatory process.

• 2:45pm to 4:00pm: A demonstration and practice session on the use of the new EPT functions to support land use planning. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to the session.

Tea/coffee will be provided. When registering, please note your dietary requirement, whether you will be bringing a laptop or if you will join in via webinar.

For more information, email Business Development Officer (EPT) Renata Zelinova or call 9213 2521.

Vacancies on Boards and Committees The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

• Air Quality Coordinating Committee o 1 Member and 1 Deputy Member (readvertised) • Local Government Health Authorities Analytical Committee o 1 Non-Metropolitan Member (readvertised) o 1 Metropolitan Member (readvertised) • Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) o 1 Member and 1 Deputy Member • WALGA Executive Committee o 1 Independent Member – Local Government Officer Nominees are required to submit a completed nomination form, statement addressing the selection criteria and short curriculum vitae (two pages maximum) before the close of nominations 5:00pm, Monday, 16 April. For more information, email Governance Support Officer Margaret Degebrodt or call 9213 2036. Comments Sought on WALGA Draft Climate Change Policy Statement CEOs and Local Government Officers are encouraged to provide comments on the draft revised WALGA Climate Change Policy Statement.

Following on from WALGA’s release of the Climate Change Policy Statement Discussion Paper, WALGA has now produced a draft revised WALGA Climate Change Policy.

Members are encouraged to consider the draft Climate Change Policy Statement and provide any comments by close of business, Tuesday, 24 April to Environment Policy Advisor Laura Simes.

The Association would particularly appreciate Council-endorsed comments.

After input has been received and considered, the draft Policy Statement will be submitted to State Council for its approval or comment.

For more information, email Environment Policy Advisor Laura Simes.

My Health Record WA Primary Health Alliance would like to work with Local Governments across WA to ensure the public is made aware of the benefits of My Health Record, and are asking all Local Governments to help spread the message about My Health Record.

My Health Record is a digital summary of a person’s important health information securely stored in one place.

By the end of 2018 every Australian will have a digital My Health Record, unless they actively choose not to. Information such as allergies, current conditions and treatments, medication details, pathology reports or diagnostic imaging reports will be available on My Health Record, for healthcare providers to access the details online from anywhere at any time when they need to, such as in an accident or emergency. My Health Record aims to improve healthcare, especially for frequent users of the health system such as people living with chronic ailments and mental illness, older Australians and parents with young children. For more information,visit the website. New South West Native Title Settlement Website The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has launched a new website for the South West Native Title Settlement.

The new user-friendly website provides more information about the many components of the Settlement, including progress towards the conclusive registration of the Indigenous Land Use Agreements.

The Western Australian Government in collaboration, with the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council on behalf of the Noongar Agreement Groups, are busy laying the groundwork for the commencement of the Settlement. This work includes: • identifying land for potential inclusion to the Noongar Land Estate • operation of the Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement and development of supporting resources • setting up the future Noongar Governance structure, and • finalisation of the registration of the Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Check the Latest News for updates on the Settlement or you can subscribe to receive emailed newsletters via the Publications section of the website. For more information, email the South West Settlement Implementation Unit.

WALGA NEWS 13 April 2018

Regional Airfare Inquiry Recommendations The final report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Regional Airfares was released in November 2017. WALGA made a submission to this Inquiry with the support of Local Governments. The Association President and senior staff also gave verbal evidence to the Inquiry.

The State Government has now considered and responded to all 48 findings and 13 recommendations from the final report, accepting 12 of the recommendations.

The implementation of the supported recommendations arising from the inquiry will be carried out through a review of the State Aviation Strategy, which will be overseen by a cross-department working group chaired by the Department of Transport.

The review of the State Aviation Strategy will largely focus on unregulated air routes in Western Australia, with community engagement central to the work to be conducted.

In the next 12 months, the Government will engage extensively with airlines, Local Governments, the mining industry, corporations and communities. The collection of data and feedback is essential to the success of the State Aviation Strategy review and will be used to provide a policy framework going forward.

For more information, email Department of Transport Aviation Services or call 6551 6961.

2018 ANZAC Day Award The ANZAC Day Award recognises Local Government contribution to the promotion and facilitation of community involvement in ANZAC Day commemorative events and initiatives. The Award Panel, which will consist of senior WALGA and RSLWA representatives, will consider:

• collaboration between the RSL and the Local Government in ensuring a successful commemoration

• innovation by the Local Government in ensuring continued relevance of ANZAC Day commemorations in community life, and

• involvement of the broader community, including young people, in ANZAC Day commemorations.

Photographs and/or other imagery of the commemoration as well as statements from veterans, community members and third parties are encouraged.

Click here to download the nomination form. Nominations close on Friday, 1 June.

Following the close of nominations, the Award Panel will determine the winner with reference to the criteria outlined above.

The Award will be presented during the WALGA Annual General Meeting held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, 1 August.

For more information, email Manager, Strategy and Association Governance Tim Lane or call 9213 2029. Emergency Management Training WALGA provides high quality, tailored and accessible emergency management education for all Local Government emergency management personnel (including volunteers), CEOs, Executives, Elected Members and Officers. The Local Government emergency management training developed by WALGA will assist Local Governments with their emergency management responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act 2005.

Emergency Management Fundamentals Available online

AIIMS Awareness Available online

Participate in Local Government Emergency Management Monday, 21 May

Manage Recovery Activities in Local Government Tuesday, 22 May Local Recovery Coordinator Monday and Tuesday, 30 April to 1 May

For more information or to register online, visit the WALGA Training website or email the Training Team. Webinar – Presiding Over Meetings WALGA’s ‘Presiding Over Meetings’ webinar aims to create an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of those who preside over Local Government Council, Committee and WALGA Zone Meeting. This webinar is targeted at Mayors/Presidents, Committee Presiding Members, WALGA Zone Presiding Members, Deputies of the aforementioned, and Elected Members who want to know more about the Presiding Member’s roles and responsibilities.

Topics will include:

• knowing how to apply the rules of the meeting - Meeting Procedures Local Law (aka Standing Orders)

• keeping order and setting the tone of the meeting

• how to be a leader to the meeting and servant of the meeting

• being impartial

• processing the business through the meeting

• dealing with motions and amendments, and

• managing points of order and procedural motions.

Date: Thursday, 19 April Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm (including presentation and Q&A session) Places are limited so register now to avoid disappointment. To register for this free webinar, click here. For more information or to register online, visit the WALGA Training website or email the Training Team. Communications and Social Media Tools – Feedback Sought Social media use and misuse is becoming increasingly topical within the Local Government sector as it can have substantial impact on the reputation and operations of Local Government. WALGA has developed some tools to assist the sector address communications and social media risks and would appreciate feedback to assist in finalising the following:

• Template Communications and Social Media Policy

• Model Code of Conduct – new social media clause, and

• Elected Member Personal Use of Social Media Guideline An Infopage has been circulated. Please submit feedback on the draft documents to the Governance team by Friday, 27 April.

For more information email Governance Advisor Lyn Fogg or call 9213 2042. Vacancies on Boards and Committees The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies • Air Quality Coordinating Committee o 1 Member and 1 Deputy Member (readvertised)

• Local Government Health Authorities Analytical Committee o 1 Non-Metropolitan Member (readvertised) o 1 Metropolitan Member (readvertised)

• Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) o 1 Member and 1 Deputy Member

• WALGA Executive Committee o 1 Independent Member – Local Government Officer

Nominees are required to submit a completed nomination form, statement addressing the selection criteria and short curriculum vitae (two pages maximum) before the close of nominations 5:00pm, Monday, 16 April.

Nomination forms are available here.

For more information, email Governance Support Officer Margaret Degebrodt or call 9213 2036. WALGA Tree Health and Resilience Forum WALGA is hosting a full-day Tree Health and Resilience Forum on Wednesday, 2 May in Perth. Local Governments are well aware of the benefits of tree canopy cover for liveable communities, public health and local biodiversity. This forum will address the need to ensure that urban forests are resilient to current and emerging threats, including a changing climate, pests and disease.

Date: Wednesday, 2 May Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm (Registration from 8:30am) Venue: The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat RSVP: By Friday, 27 May, click here to register.

The Forum has been organised to follow the 202020 Vision Green Light Tour, for those wishing to attend two consecutive days on increasing urban canopy cover and tree health. WALGA Honours Program – Nominations Open Nominations are now open for the 2018 WALGA Honours Program, which recognises and celebrates Local Government Elected Members and employees for their contribution to the Local Government sector, the Association, and the community. Nominations should be submitted on the forms available on the WALGA website with supporting information by the closing date of 5:00pm, Friday, 11 May.

For more information, visit the Honours website, email A/Executive Officer Governance, Margaret Degebrodt, or call 9213 2036. Promote Council Events for Free Tourism WA is keen to work with all Councils in Western Australia to improve how they promote activities for tourists. WA Councils are invited to submit their tourism related organisations to the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) so they can be distributed via westernaustralia.com, the Experience WA App and Australia.com.

Councils may also be interested in both contributing to the database and distributing ATDW content on their websites.

Contributors can distribute the content for free on their website.

Search here to find out whether any tourism businesses in the area are already listed in ATDW.

If they aren’t, visit Tourism WA’s corporate website to find how out more about getting listed online.

For more information, email ATDW or call 1300 369 125. ALGA NEWS 23 March 2018

President's column The recycling issue continues to make headlines, with the Queensland Government this week moving towards the reintroduction of a waste levy.

The previous levy in that state was scrapped in 2012 and the Government had said it had no intention of reintroducing it.

NSW has a waste levy and to avoid paying it businesses have been dumping large amounts of material in the northern state. Recyclables from NSW have been going straight to Queensland landfills.

Where levies are applied they should not encourage a movement of material across state borders. We should be looking to harmonise policies on waste and recycling between states. And the money raised by states which apply levies, such as NSW, South Australia, Victoria and soon Queensland should go straight back to Local Government for waste control and recycling uses. It should not be seized by the states as general revenue or to improve balance sheets.

As we know, councils across Australia have been affected by the Chinese ban on certain recyclables, particularly in Victoria.

In my own state of South Australia, 14 out of 68 councils are affected by the SKM Recycling’s threat to charge for kerbside collection of recyclables.

In the short term it is a crisis, but it is also a great opportunity. We should not be sending our waste to other countries for processing. It is our responsibility.

All levels of government should work together to develop a circular economy, right here in Australia. We should create industries to processes the material, create industries to use it and create demand for the material. All of these steps will of course create jobs in local communities.

Recycled material can be used in road and building construction, park benches, bollards, furniture and fabrics and for a great variety of other purposes. Local Governments can create demand by insisting on purchasing recycled material.

We should demand that companies which produce waste do their best to keep it to a minimum and play a part with governments, in helping establish the circular economy. We should demand that such things as the disposable packaging, plates and cutlery we use be compostable, so they are capable of being returned to the organic stream.

Now that the recycling issue has been brought to the forefront of our minds it is time for Local Government to take a united stand. ALGA has been closely involved in every step of this process and will continue to advocate on behalf of Local Government for a truly sustainable local recycling industry.

Have you checked if your own council's procurement policy states a preference for purchasing materials or products made from recyclables? It’s a good place to start.

Putting the case on recycling ALGA representatives appeared before a Senate Committee this week to put the association's views on waste and recycling.

The public hearing session of the Senate Committee on Environment and Communications also involved the Federal Department of Environment and Energy and the ACT Government.

Senators sought ALGAs feedback about the impact on the Local Government sector of China’s decision to tighten contamination standards on the materials it accepts for recycling.

ALGA was asked about potential flow-on impacts to ratepayers and council budgets. It was also asked questions about the interest in waste to energy options, stockpiling, organic waste and landfill and container deposit levies.

The appearance before the committee followed ALGA’s submission on waste and recycling lodged in October and the attendance of an ALGA representative at a workshop on the issue last week where the Federal Government was urged to lead a national response.

ALGA highlighted the impact of the ban on councils. Local Government carries a disproportionate burden of the cost of waste management in general and the recycling issue with China has caused some severe waste management problems for some councils, particularly in Victoria. The Victorian State Government has eased the strain with short term funding.

In its submission ALGA made the point that manufacturers needed to do more to accept responsibility for the management and production of their waste. They should strive to ensure that waste packaging is reduced and contamination does not begin with them and they could do more to support the use of recycled materials.

Harmonisation of regulations and across jurisdictions is also generally supported by ALGA.

In another development the Queensland Government is moving to reintroduce a waste levy. NSW has a waste levy and hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste has been dumped in Queensland by NSW companies in order to avoid it. NSW recycling material is going straight to landfill.

Local Government Association of Queensland President Mayor Mark Jamieson said the State Government needed to demonstrate how its proposed waste levy could be used as a springboard to reform waste processing. “We will be insisting that all funds raised from the levy be channeled back to local governments to support new waste management solutions, rather than simply find their way into the Queensland Government’s consolidated fund.”

Mayor Jamieson said the recycling industry in his state had not only taken a blow because of China’s change in policy, it was also facing other challenges such as the interstate transport of waste, an approaching ban on plastic shopping bags and the introduction of a container refund scheme. The China ban had led to some Queensland councils starting to stockpile recyclable material and facing big losses of income. “At the same time, we know the technology to progress to a true zero waste future now exists,” he said.

“Now is the time to invest in the infrastructure that can make this happen.”

Art museum on the way Mayor Kim O’Keeffe recently welcomed federal and state politicians, including the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, to Shepparton for an update on the city’s art museum project.

Construction on the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) at Victoria Park Lake is expected to begin late this year.

Greater Shepparton City Council is providing more than $15 million towards the project, the Federal and State Governments $10 million each and the SAM Foundation $4.5 million.

Mr McCormack said: “Once complete, this museum will be among Australia’s top art galleries, showcasing the region’s diverse cultural communities as well as contemporary and international exhibitions. The new Art Museum will make a huge contribution to the region’s economy, creating 180 jobs during construction and 20 ongoing roles for the community.”

Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the museum was a major investment in the region, incorporating a sculpture forecourt, a community arbour, an art hill and performance spaces. Also in attendance were the Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum and the state Member for Northern Victoria Region Wendy Lovell.

Mayor O’Keefe said: “The new SAM will position Greater Shepparton as a progressive region in the arts world and as a tourism destination. The world class architecture of this building will attract people from all parts of Australia and internationally to visit the museum for its exhibitions and to see the building itself.”

Mayor O’Keeffe said the museum would also help attract investment to the region and “most importantly it will provide a destination for locals to catch up with friends and relatives for a coffee or a meal. It will provide a spectacular meeting place for everyone to enjoy and be proud of.”

While in Shepparton Mr McCormack, with Mr Drum and Senator McKenzie, announced federal funding of more than $6.6 million towards the ten successful projects under the Government’s Regional Jobs and Investment Package.

Money went towards construction of the Shepparton Truck and Transport Museum and Events Hub, a new Apple and Pear Packing Facility, a Pillowplate Heat Exchanger Laser Welding Machine being delivered by J. Furphy & Sons and the creation of a Stanhope Rice Milling Facility.

Regional airport battle ALGA will continue to partner with the Australian Airports Association in efforts to increase essential infrastructure funding for regional airports.

This was agreed at ALGA’s recent board meeting, along with a resolution to continue discussions with AAA about suitable opportunities to present the funding case.

ALGA joined this month with AAA and the Royal Flying Doctor Service to send a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack. The letter drew his attention to "the critical need for Commonwealth assistance" in infrastructure funding.

The letter notes that in October last year the AAA launched "its Protect Regional Airports campaign in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Regional Aviation Association of Australia and the Australian Logistics Council.” ALGA also came out in support of the need to “undertake essential aeronautical infrastructure upgrades and maintenance."

Many regional airports are owned by Local Government and many cause an ongoing financial strain.

"A 2016 study by ACIL Allen found that 61 per cent of regional airports in Australia operate at a financial loss” with rising maintenance and infrastructure costs."

The AAA’s pre-Budget submission calls for an extension of the current Remote Airstrip Upgrade program at $15 million a year for four more years, and a new airport grants program for regional airports at $25 million a year over four years.

The regional airport sector has no dedicated funding assistance, with the exception of remote aerodromes, which receive a small amount of funding under the RAU. The funding is due to expire in July.

Suggestions that screening procedures at rural and remote airports should be tightened would impose significant further financial burdens.

Last year Darren Chester, then Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister, ordered a review into security.

State, territory and local governments have warned that tougher security at regional airports would mean increased financial strain on airport owners and could see the loss of some air services to the bush.

Call for motions 2018 NGA The Australian Local Government Association is calling for Notices of Motions for the 2018 National General Assembly, which will be held from 17-20 June.

Under the theme of "Australia’s Future, Make it Local", debate on NGA motions will focus on strengthening the capacity of Local Government to provide services and infrastructure in Australia.

Councils across Australia are constantly being asked to do more with less. Changing community needs, including ageing populations, technological advancements and changing economic circumstances, are a challenge for all communities.

Analysis suggests a Federal election may well be called in the latter part of this year. The NGA therefore provides an important opportunity to bring Local Government issues into the Federal agenda.

To assist councils identify motions that address the theme of the National General Assembly, ALGA has prepared a short discussion paper.

Click here open the Discussion Paper.

To be eligible for inclusion in the NGA Business Papers, and subsequent debate on the floor of the NGA, motions must meet the following criteria: • Be relevant to the work of Local Government nationally; • Be consistent with the themes of the NGA; • Complement or build on the policy objectives of your state and territory Local Government association; • Be from a council which is a financial member of its state or territory Local Government association; • Propose a clear action and outcome; and • Not be advanced on behalf of external third parties that may seek to use the NGA to pressure Board members or to gain national political exposure for positions that are not directly relevant to the work of, or in the national interests of, Local Government.

Motions need to be lodged by Friday 30 March using the online form here.

All motions require, among other things, a contact officer, a clear national objective, a summary of the key arguments in support of the motion, and endorsement of your council.

Motions should be received by ALGA no later than 11:59pm on Friday 30 March 2018.

Any administrative inquiries can be directed to ALGA by calling 02 6122 9400.

Quest for resilience Councils across the country are invited to submit projects to the Resilient Australia Awards. There are five award categories in each state and territory: Schools, Community, Business, Government and Photography. Winners will then be considered for the three National Resilient Australia Award categories: National, National School and National Photography.

The Resilient Australia Awards recognise individuals, groups, or organisations that demonstrate excellence and innovation in projects and initiatives that support communities to be better prepared and more disaster resilient.

Last year the City of Mandurah in Western Australia won the National Award with an innovative project to evacuate horses in times of disaster.

The initial Equi-Evac Centre Network project took six months and covered 16 local government districts, including Mandurah, Murray, Rockingham, Bunbury, Busselton, Augusta-Margaret River, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown Greenbushes, Capel, Collie, Dardanup, Donnybrook-Balingup, Harvey, Manjimup and Nannup.

Mayor Rhys Williams said of the project, “It’s encouraging to see this project has provided the tools to help many other local governments and horse-loving communities prepare for emergencies.” The project contributed towards state-level planning for animals in emergencies.

The Federal Government sponsors the awards, in conjunction with the states and territories. The awards program is managed by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience.

Entries in the 2018 awards must relate to projects or initiatives commenced after 1 January 2016, or demonstrate significant outcomes or enhancements since 1 January 2016. Submissions close on Thursday 31 May 2018. For more information see here;

Protest over suburban infill The City of Unley in Adelaide had no choice but to approve plans for seven two-storey townhouses to be built on a single block in the suburb of Myrtle Bank, a council representative said this week.

Councillor Rufus Salaman, one of the people on the panel who approved the project, told the Eastern Courier Messenger that the panel was obliged to conform to new planning rules introduced by the State Government in July. He said the new rules allowed buildings of up to three storeys along the road in question, Fullarton Road.

If the council rejected the proposal it would make no difference to the end result, though he said he would not like to have the development next to his house. Myrtle Bank residents packed an Unley Council planning meeting to protest against the plans. More than 500 people signed a petition calling on the panel to reject the application.

Speaking for the developers, Urban & Regional Planning Solutions, managing director Marcus Rolfe told the meeting the State Government rules encouraged high-density developments. “This is a regeneration zone and an area for transformation,” he said.

Panel member Ann Nelson said while the panel “may share this disquiet about the intensity of the development” they had to deal with the rules. The proposal “gives us some sort of hint about what the future is likely to look like.”

Next month the panel is expected to consider an application to build eight three-storey apartments nearby, at 25 Culross Avenue.

Chances to make a point Have your say on regional inequality, rural and remote mental health services and the arts in regional Australia. Senate inquiries are calling for submissions on the first two issues and Regional Arts Australia is conducting a survey about the third.

The Senate Economics References Committee is looking at the indicators and impact of regional inequality with particular reference to government policies and programs in the following areas: • Fiscal policies at Federal, State and Local Government levels. • Improved coordination of Federal, State and Local Government policies. • Regional development policies. • Infrastructure. • Education. • Building human capital. • Enhancing local workforce skills. • Employment arrangements. • Decentralisation policies. • Innovation. • Manufacturing. • Any other related matters.

The committee would like to hear about: • Experiences of individuals and localities of unequal access to opportunities and unequal outcomes in non-metropolitan areas. • Views on the causes of inequality between regions, especially between capital cities and other areas. • Analysis of the economics of regional inequality, including wider impacts. • Examples of solutions: what has caused some regions and towns to prosper? • Policy settings which could help address inequality between regions. Submissions close on 30 April 2018. If this is your first time submitting online to an inquiry you will need to create a My Parliament log in or email your submission to [email protected] If you have an account log in here

THE SENATE Community Affairs References Committee is holding an inquiry into the accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia. Submissions are sought by 11 May and the reporting date is 17 October.

REGIONAL ARTS AUSTRALIA is undertaking a survey to find out how it can better support the one in three Australians that live in regional Australia. The survey will help shape programs, policies and direction in the coming years.

The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will be open until Tuesday 10 April. For further information visit the website or email [email protected]

ALGA NEWS 29 March 2018

President's column Easter is a popular time for driving long distances to holiday destinations and to visit family and friends. We all long for a happy time, however our risk of being involved in an accident triples in the first 24 hours of the break. Fortunately, we have come a long way since 1970 when our national road toll for the year hit a record 3,798 deaths. In 2017 it was 1,227 - and our population has grown significantly. But any death rate above zero is still far too high. Decreasing road fatalities and injuries should remain a priority for all levels of government - including ours. Road safety depends on three things: safe vehicles, driver behaviour and good roads. Some of us can remember the 1970s when States and Territories made it compulsory to install and wear seatbelts, then crumple zones, airbags, ABS, ESC, and many other innovations. The behaviour of some drivers continues to be a problem, particularly on high speed roads. But such things as random breath testing, speed monitoring cameras and stronger penalties have helped to improve driver behaviour in general, as has better and longer training for new drivers. Then there are the roads. Local Government is responsible for the upkeep of about 75 per cent of all Australian roads by length. About two-thirds of road deaths happen on rural roads and a good proportion of these deaths are local people on local council roads. Getting enough funding to maintain let alone improve the roads is a perennial problem. With 11 per cent of our infrastructure in poor or very poor condition, and the post 14/15 drop in Federal Assistance Grants, Local Government struggles to keep up. This is where funding such as the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery program is vital. ALGA advocacy has already contributed to extra program funding over this year and the last two, and new funding for bridges. But more Federal support is needed. ALGA’s Federal Budget submission calls for a doubling of Roads to Recovery funding, to effectively maintain current funding levels which will otherwise halve next year. ALGA has also lobbied for Federal Black Spots funding to be increased and made permanent. ALGA has been involved in the drafting of the revised national Road Safety Action Plan though its involvement with the Road Safety Task Force of Austroads. ALGA also has a seat at the Transport and Infrastructure Council, where it puts the views of Local Government on road safety matters. Road safety is a central concern of Local Government and we are always looking to partner with other levels of government to save lives. And when funds are available, we must always find the careful balance between investing in improvements for convenience, productivity and safety. Keep up the great work, and take care out there. Focus on road safety With the approach of the Easter holidays, and thousands more of us on the roads, governments turn their attention to road safety. Some adopt temporary measures designed to enforce road discipline, such as double demerit points. Many run awareness campaigns. Some local communities operate rest stops and encourage responsible driving. At the national level, road safety was the theme of two important meetings last week. Both had a focus on the National Road Safety Action Plan for 2018-2020, which was revised from an earlier draft. The Transport and Infrastructure Senior Officials Committee (TISOC) met in Melbourne last Friday and discussed the plan. TISOC advises the Transport and Infrastructure Council, which consists of Federal, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for transport and infrastructure. ALGA, representing Local Government, also has a seat. As the TISOC briefing states: The revised Action Plan focuses on a sharper set of key national priority areas. They include:

• Improving safety in regional and remote areas through speed limit reductions and infrastructure improvements. • Implementing safer speeds and building awareness of speed limits. • Improving vehicle safety standards. • Promoting the uptake of safer vehicles and technology especially by younger drivers. • Improving road safety enforcement.

In Hobart the Road Safety Task Force of Austroads met on Wednesday and Thursday last week. Austroads is the peak organisation of Australasian road transport and traffic agencies. This meeting also considered the revised Road Safety Action Plan. ALGA has been involved in the drafting of the revised plan though its involvement with this Task Force and has reinforced that lower speed limits on regional roads should not be the first response, and that State and Territory agencies should be encouraged to engage more closely with local communities and Councils. As well as discussions towards finalisation of this plan for 2018-2020, there is a focus on road safety strategy beyond that in a special inquiry established by the former Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester, in 2017. Professor Jeremy Woolley and Doctor John Crozier are the co-chairs. Both are experts in road safety. Dr Crozier is chair of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons’ Trauma Committee. In an interview in January Dr Crozer said 44,000 people were hospitalised after road crashes each year in Australia and “we accept that as a price to travel on our road system. It’s got to stop, we can’t keep doing this.” The two men have had discussions with a variety of organisations including road agencies, road associations and insurers. They now want to speak to rural and regional councils. About two-thirds of road deaths occur on regional roads. Two organisations of councils, the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils, representing nine councils and including the city of Wagga Wagga, and the Riverina and Murray Regional Organisation of Councils, representing 13 councils and including the cities of Albury and Griffith, have been invited to a roundtable meeting chaired by Professor Woolley. Dr Crozier is also expected to attend this meeting which will be held in Wagga Wagga on April 13. This is an ideal opportunity for council members to listen to the experts, to look at the data about their local road networks and to put their thoughts on the range of issues to two men who are doing what they can to improve road safety. The findings of the inquiry will be released in the coming months and TISOC is due to put out a communique on its discussions. ALGA hopes the meeting in Wagga Wagga becomes a template for more engagement at the local level right across the country. ALGA also welcomes the $32.9 million funding boost to the Black Spots program in Queensland, NSW and Western Australia announced on Wednesday by the Federal Government and its pledge to continue funding the program into the future. Building Big Australia More than $55 billion of "nation-shaping" projects need to be developed in Australia over the next 15 years, Infrastructure Australia says. The Federal Government’s advisory body issued an updated Infrastructure Priority List this week. Five of the six high priority projects are to cope with urban congestion in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. There are three high priority projects proposed for Sydney: an upgrade to the M4 Motorway (Parramatta to Lapstone) to improve “connectivity” in outer western Sydney; WestConnex to ease road congestion in inner west Sydney and the Sydney Metro: City and South-West to enhance rail network capacity. The other high priority projects are an upgrade to the M80 Ring Road in Melbourne to ease M80 congestion and the Brisbane Metro to build inner city public transport network capacity. Priority Projects included the Eyre Infrastructure Project (Iron Road) in South Australia, to build Eyre Peninsula freight capacity; the Hobart Science and Technology Precinct and the Myalup-Wellington Water Project in Western Australia, identified as an opportunity to develop industry and agriculture. The five High Priority Initiatives were all to do with easing urban congestion, in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Infrastructure Australia chair Julieanne Alroe said that “new investment-ready projects like the $1 billion Brisbane Metro and the $800 million Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade [a priority project] in South-East Queensland have been prioritised because of their potential to deliver national productivity gains.” The Federal Government welcomed the updated list. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, who is also the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, said he was particularly pleased at the prominence given to the Queensland projects. The Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher said “of the 12 high-priority and priority projects … the Australian Government has already committed funding to seven … We will be considering further investment in priority infrastructure in the 2018 Budget.” See the full list here. Reducing fire risk As governments and fire protection industries internationally scramble to address the problem of combustible cladding, an important new tool (EFFECT) that may significantly reduce fire risk, has come out of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the United States and will be formally presented at the Fire Australia 2018 Conference. The presentation and workshop given by Kathleen Almand at Fire Australia 2018 is one of the first times the EFFECT tool has been brought to an industry audience outside the United States, and will be of interest for anyone working in the fire safety and protection industry. Fire Australia 2018 will be held from 1-3 May at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. It will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore new ways of working, stimulate discussion, support professional development and provide opportunities to network. Local Government representatives involved in facility management, building compliance including building inspectors, building surveyors and building certifiers, would find Fire Australia 2018 of interest, particularly the presentations on the NFPA cladding risk assessment tool, fire system maintenance and baseline data. The Fire Australia trade show attracted 1000 delegates in Sydney in 2017, and in Brisbane this year will cover more than 2000 square metres and provide attendees with the opportunity to explore the latest technologies and innovations, and discover and source new products. Fire Australia is run by FPA Australia, the peak industry body for fire safety and protection. See here to learn more or contact FPA Australia’s events team on (03) 8892-3131 or [email protected]. Stepping into cyberspace Older Australians are being offered the chance to switch on to digital technology. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, almost half of Australians aged 65 and over do not engage with digital technology and do not see it as relevant to their lives. The Federal Government’s Be Connected program provides an opportunity to help bridge the digital divide. Be Connected offers free, face-to-face and personalised coaching to help older Australians increase their digital skills, confidence and knowledge so they can participate and stay connected with family and friends in the modern digital world. More than 900 community organisations have joined the Be Connected Network, including libraries, neighbourhood centres, community clubs and aged care facilities. These organisations can apply for grants to help them deliver training and support to older Australians. They also receive ongoing support from Good Things Foundation, the Be Connected Network Manager, including training and resources, information sharing, regular webinars and learning content. The Be Connected website has information and interactive training tools to help older Australians so such things as:

• Learn the basics of how to use a digital device. • Send emails. • Shop online. • Share holiday photos with family.

Users can create tailored learning plans so they can progress at their own pace by themselves, or with a family member or friend. To find a local Network Partner or for more information visit the Be Connected website here or call 1300 795 897 From around the coasts Coastal council representatives from around the nation met in Geelong last week to attend the annual Australian Coastal Councils Conference. Victorian Minister for Planning Richard Wynne gave the main address: Great Ocean Road and its Landscapes – Planning and Management. Other presentations included:

• A research report into online short-term holiday rental accommodation platforms: The initial report of a planning research project into the impact of online platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz on coastal areas by Professor Nicole Gurran, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Sydney.

• Seven sustainable pathways for our coastal cities and regions: Professor Barbara Norman, Chair of Urban and Regional Planning and Director of Canberra Urban and Regional Futures, University of Canberra. An outline of how current planning approaches in coastal areas can be adapted in the context of a changing climate and an uncertain future.

• The importance of character and sense of place in coastal settlements: Professor Ray Green of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne. Research findings into how coastal residents experience character and place in their local community.

Mr Wynne’s presentation on the Great Ocean Road follows the release of an issues paper by a Victorian Planning Ministry taskforce charged with the job of protecting and enhancing the Great Ocean Road. Its issues paper Governance of the Great Ocean Road Region identifies proposals for better coordination between the key agencies responsible for the road and the tourist destination. The issues paper notes that more than 14 public agencies have responsibilities in the region and calls for the establishment of a lead agency, action to secure funding sources for planning, and a 20 to 25-year strategy covering the entire length of the Great Ocean Road. The Victorian Government says it will consider the taskforce’s recommendations after the community has had its say. Submissions can be lodged before the end of April. The discussion paper can be viewed here. Tasmania's water battle There was no mandate for the Tasmanian Government to take TasWater from Local Government control, owner councils said this week. Tasmania is unique in Australia in that its 29 Local Governments own and operate the state’s water and sewerage utility. The State Government passed legislation in the Lower House to gain control of TasWater late last year but was blocked in the Upper House by 10 votes to four. Following its recent election win, the Government of Will Hodgman is claiming a mandate to seize control of the utility. Chief Owners’ Representative of TasWater, Northern Midlands Mayor David Downie, said the election result did not change the facts and reasoning that resulted in the Legislative Council rejecting the takeover legislation late last year. “The politically desired takeover may have been listed discretely in some of the Liberals’ election material, but the party did not campaign on the issue because it knew it was a loser with the public.” “As a result, the issue was not even considered by the electorate amidst the campaigning on the threat of minority government, our failing health system, poker machines, housing shortages, education needs and the like, so the Liberals cannot claim a mandate.” To claim a mandate “in complete denial of the facts outlined in significant reports prepared by the Upper House Select Committee, the Auditor General, the Productivity Commission and Infrastructure Australia is simply not a credible approach. “Rather than working on a second attempt to take control of TasWater, the Government should drop any repeat or revised takeover proposal and engage with councils and TasWater. Only in this way can a constructive working relationship be built between State and Local Government, and TasWater as well as between the State Government and the Upper House to achieve the best outcomes for Tasmania and Tasmanians.” Reducing truck crashes A new study featuring world-leading driver monitoring technology will be used to help reduce fatal truck crashes. The A$6.5 million Advanced Safe Truck Concept, an Australian Government Cooperative Research Centre Project, aims to better understand the impact of fatigue and distraction. The study was launched this week by the Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher. The partnership is headed by Canberra company Seeing Machines and includes Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) and Ron Finemore Transport Services. Finemore trucks will be fitted with monitors which detect fatigue and distraction and alert the driver. Face and eye-tracking technology monitors the driver, while a camera captures footage of the road. In phase one of the project truck drivers have been tested in MUARC’s Advanced Driving Simulator. Drivers are tested in a rested and a fatigued state so a better understanding of fatigue on truck safety can be achieved. According to the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics, 2462 Australians were killed as a result of involvement in heavy vehicle crashes between 2005 and 2014, 17.5% of deaths on Australian roads. The full project is expected to be completed at the end of 2019. News in brief DUE TO the Easter break, the deadline for Notices of Motions for the 2018 National General Assembly has been extended to 10 April. The NGA will be held from 17-20 June. This is an opportunity for all councils to submit approved motions. To be eligible for inclusion in the NGA Business Papers, and subsequent debate on the floor of the NGA, motions must meet the following criteria: Be relevant to the work of Local Government nationally; Be consistent with the themes of the NGA; Complement or build on the policy objectives of your state and territory Local Government association; Be from a council which is a financial member of its state or territory Local Government association; Propose a clear action and outcome; and not be advanced on behalf of external third parties that may seek to use the NGA to pressure Board members or to gain national political exposure for positions that are not directly relevant to the work of, or in the national interests of, Local Government. To assist councils identify motions that address the theme of the National General Assembly, ALGA has prepared a short discussion paper. Click here open the Discussion Paper. Motions need to be lodged using the online form here. QUEENSLAND'S Logan City Council Mayor Luke Smith said on Tuesday that he would not stand down despite facing corruption charges, local media reports. But he said he would no longer participate in meetings regarding development applications where the council was the approving authority. Mayor Smith faces charges of corruption, perjury and failing to correct his register of interests. It is alleged he received a boat from a Chinese developer who donated to his election campaign fund. Mayor Smith has denied the charges and will vigorously contest them. He is expected to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on April 17. KU-RING-GAI on Sydney’s upper north shore is Australia’s most advantaged Local Government Area according to new data from the 2016 Census of Population and Housing. Another Sydney LGA, Mosman, has also been ranked amongst the most advantaged. The 10 most advantaged LGAs in Australia are all located around the Northern and Eastern areas of Sydney Harbour and in coastal Perth. The most disadvantaged LGA is Cherbourg in Queensland, followed by West Daly in the Northern Territory. The 10 most disadvantaged LGAs in Australia are in Queensland and the Northern Territory. THE Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities has opened regional offices for the Inland Rail Project in Dubbo, Albury-Wodonga and Toowoomba. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael McCormack said Department staff would work with the community to capitalise on the economic and social opportunities of the project. A DEVELOPER'S proposal to rezone an industrial estate in the Sydney suburb of Leichhardt has been rejected by the NSW government after it faced strong local opposition, Sydney media reports. The developer sought to rezone the one-hectare site from industrial to residential to build 315 apartments housed in buildings up to eight storeys high. But the NSW Department of Planning and Environment turned down the proposed rezoning of 67-73 Lords Road because it did not protect “employment land”. The DPE also noted the “significant objection” of the community, Inner West Council and the Sydney Central City Planning Panel. GOULBURN Mulwaree Council is moving its community services and youth programs to new premises at the former Huntley Arcade in Auburn Street on a five-year lease, local media reports. The move will happen over the next few months, following the start of work on the Performing Arts Centre at the McDermott Centre. Councillors have welcomed the move, saying the lease would allow security for the groups until a new building was built. THE ABS will open public consultation on the review of 2021 Census topics on Tuesday, 3 April 2018. This will provide you and your organisation with an opportunity to identify your data needs and share your views on the most useful information to collect in the 2021 Census. Register now for a free online briefing about the public consultation process, to be held on 5 April 2018 from 2pm to 3pm. This briefing is an opportunity to learn about the review of the 2021 Census topics and how to participate in this process. Access the briefing here. Learn more about the public consultation and the Review of 2021 Census topics here. A NEW campaign by the Continence Foundation of Australia reveals that the majority of bladder and bowel troubles can be helped or even cured. The Laugh Without Leaking campaign uses comedy to take the stigma out of incontinence and urges the one in four Australians who live with bladder, bowel and pelvic health problems to ask for help. The Laugh Without Leaking message is spreading across Australia with the support of comedy shows, councils, libraries and schools. The Laugh Without Leaking Ambassador is actress comedian Bev Killick. To get help for bladder, bowel and pelvic floor health call the free National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66 or see here. Or talk to your doctor. A MYTHICAL sea dragon artwork now curls around Albany's grain silos at Princess Royal Harbour, local media reports. It is the latest addition to Western Australia's Public Silo Trail. The new outdoor art gallery also includes murals on 10 transformer boxes throughout the city. State, Federal and Local Governments contributed towards the art, along with private donors. The Public Silo Trail includes silo artworks at Northam, Ravensthorpe, Merredin and Katanning. ALGA NEWS 6 April 2018

President's column

It's budget season in Canberra and now is the time make our shared budget aspirations known to our Federal representatives.

ALGA has put together a Federal Budget Submission with recommendations that are designed to benefit every community by improving local services and infrastructure, promoting fairness and boosting local, regional and national productivity.

The submission is titled Invest in Australian Communities and full copies can be found on the ALGA website at this link. Your council will also receive a headline summary of the submission in the mail next week.

In formulating its submission, ALGA listened to you and your local government association and summarised issues and proposals which are key to the vast majority of councils across the nation, not the least of which is our financial sustainability.

The proposals put forward in ALGA's submission not only support local communities but are estimated to boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product by $9.5 billion and create more than 24,000 new jobs with economic benefits distributed across the entire country.

However, while it's our job to listen, to summarise, and to advocate at the national level - only you can make it local and relevant to your local Federal Member this budget season.

Your assistance in discussing our shared budget aspirations with your local Federal Member of parliament will multiply the number of voices speaking on behalf of local communities in Canberra.

You can help our collective national campaign enormously by making our budget proposals relevant to your local Federal Member, in your own language, using your own local examples and asking them to promote our collective concerns in their respective party rooms. Their voices will resonate with others from across the nation and be reinforced by our targeted advocacy in Canberra of every minister and shadow, and every department head we can talk to about these issues.

Investing in local communities is an investment in the prosperity and success of the nation. Book your meeting with your Federal Member(s) now and ask them to advocate for greater investment in local government this budget. Annual progress report of Australia's first City Deal According to its first annual progress report, the Townsville City Deal is already creating more local jobs and attracting additional investment to Townsville. Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said progress to date on Australia’s first City Deal was a great example of collaboration between all levels of government and the local community. "More than 2,000 people are being employed during construction of the North Queensland Stadium with a focus on locals benefiting - more than 90% of the work packages issued to date have been awarded to local businesses," Mr Fletcher said. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill joined Minister Fletcher and Minister de Brenni in noting the City Deal's progress; particularly the focus on water security. "The City Deal brought together expertise from all levels of government through the Townsville Water Security Taskforce, and we are now delivering crucial infrastructure that will guarantee Townsville's future water supply and be a job-creating project for the city," Cr Hill said. Australia's first City Deal, a 15-year commitment to transform Townsville's economy and city centre, was signed by the Prime Minister, Queensland Premier and Townsville Mayor on 9 December 2016. For more information on the report please click here. Make the most of opportunities to use solar power A project that will inform decisions about how urban planners and home owners can make the most of opportunities to use solar power has been launched by Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP. In addition to the Australian Government's contribution of $430,000, the Australian PV Institute, University of New South Wales and nine councils will also contribute a total of $462,000 towards delivering the project. "The Energy Data for Smart Decision Making project will combine mapping with data on solar exposure, energy generation and consumption from precincts across Australia into an open modelling platform," Mr Fletcher said. "Being developed under the Australian Government's Smart Cities and Suburbs Program, the platform will benefit end users by allowing them to calculate their solar power potential and make informed decisions on investment in solar power generation. "This project is an example of how the program encourages collaboration between local governments, research organisations and the private sector to deliver a solution that can be applied locally and shared around the country." Minister Fletcher said the Australian Government’s $50 million Smart Cities and Suburbs Program has already seen $27.7 million allocated to 49 projects, with the second round of funding set to deliver further innovative smart technology solutions to urban challenges. "I am looking forward to opening the next round of the program soon and encourage local councils to propose collaborative smart city projects that will improve the liveability, productivity and sustainability of our cities, suburbs and towns." For more information about the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program click here. Have your say on Australia's 2021 Census topics The five-yearly Census provides critical data and information to support important Australian decisions by governments, community organisations, businesses and individuals. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is reviewing the information collected in the 2021 Census of Population and Housing to ensure it best informs Australia's important decisions. A public consultation is seeking input from data users, community groups and organisations on their data needs and the most useful information to collect in the 2021 Census. Population and Social Statistics General Manager Dr Paul Jelfs said: "It's important that our nation's largest statistical collection remains relevant and meets users' needs. "Submissions can be easily made via the ABS consultation hub." Submissions on 2021 Census topics close on 30 June. The ABS will assess any changes suggested through the submission process based on evidence and demonstrated need. Following analysis, the ABS will publish preliminary findings from this consultation process then make recommendations to the Australian Government. Details on how to participate, including instructions for making your submission and frequently asked questions are available online. The Census of Population and Housing: Consultation on Content 2021 publication provides detailed information on the topics. For access to the latest Census data, please visit www.abs.gov.au/census.

Royal Flying Doctor Service gets $327 million over 4 years The Federal Government has committed $327 million over four years to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS). The four-year funding, including $84.1 million in new funding, will support continued fly and drive in medical, nursing, and dental services in remote areas, and a new national mental health program. "RFDS cared for 335,000 Australians last year in the air, on the ground, or via telehealth. Our aeromedical and dental services now have certainty. We can now also deliver a new mental health service to underserved country areas in all states and the Northern Territory," RFDS CEO Dr Martin Laverty said. Of the 335,000 people cared for in the last year, the RFDS delivered:

• 17,094 primary health care clinics in different remote locations • 88,541 tele-health and video-health doctor and nurse consultations • 10,832 episodes of dental care • 36,799 air retrievals of patients • 70,576 road transfers of patients

National Rural Health Alliance CEO Mark Diamond said: "The RFDS is not just about health care. Its 24-hour service assures people in remote Australia that care is a short flight away. The funding enables remote communities to rely on the RFDS to fly to help when needed." Mental Health Australia CEO Frank Quinlan said: "Remote Australians see mental health professionals at one fifth the rate of city people. Large parts of country Australia have no registered psychologists. This new funding for mental health care in remote Australia will help to fill that gap." More information about the RFDS is available on its website. Working with perpetrators to address family violence Two years on from the findings of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Victoria’s Minister for Families and Children, the Hon Jenny Mikakos MLC, has announced $7.36 million for a new case management model - never before trialled in Victoria - for perpetrators of family violence. Under the trial, case managers will provide a tailored plan to help perpetrators address their complex needs, such as alcohol and drug misuse, homelessness and issues relating to mental and physical health. They will also monitor victim safety through a family contact system to ensure their concerns are heard. Up to 2,000 places across the state will be made available, with dedicated funding for Aboriginal and LGBTI service providers. "It is vital that our approach to family violence not only supports victims, but helps to challenge and change perpetrator behaviour - we must hold them to account for their actions, while addressing their complex needs," Minister Mikakos said. "It's now been two years since the Royal Commission delivered its report and it's a timely reminder that there’s more work to be done to end family violence in Victoria." The new approach - developed in consultation with No to Violence and Domestic Violence Victoria - responds to key recommendations by the Royal Commission. CEO of No to Violence Jacqui Watt said: "We are committed to keeping families safe by getting perpetrators of family violence the help they need and to understand the impacts of their behaviour." More information is available on the Minister's website. Public hearing on Launceston City Deal The City of Launceston has signed a City Deal with the State and Federal Governments - but is it really delivering? The House Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities discussed the formation and implementation of the Launceston City Deal at a public hearing in Hobart this week. The hearing was part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into the development of cities. The City of Launceston, which has already provided a submission to the inquiry, appeared at the hearing. "Through the establishment of the City Deals and effective implementation of the agreed commitments, regional centres such as Launceston will be poised to help the Australian Government address some the increasing problems associated with unsustainable population growth in the tier one capital cities," the City of Launceston's submission said. "The role of governments is to ensure the right supports, programs and policies are in place to achieve the objectives of the City Deals." The Committee also heard from the Government of Tasmania, the City of Hobart, the University of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Regional Development Australia. The Australian and Tasmanian governments have also entered into an agreement to develop a City Deal for Hobart in partnership with local governments in the urban Hobart area. Committee Chair Mr John Alexander OAM MP said many witnesses to the inquiry have had positive things to say about the Australian Government's City Deals, but the Committee has also heard suggestions for improvement. "It is clear that the City Deals are aligning all three governments and coordinating effort and resources to achieve common objectives," Mr Alexander said. "But we can’t be complacent, there is always room for improvement and the Committee is interested to hear the perspectives of those who have experienced the formation and implementation of a City Deal first hand." Further information on the inquiry, including the full terms of reference, is available on the Committee website.

$24m for Severe Tropic Cyclone Debbie recovery in Queensland More than $24 million in funding will be provided to local councils across Queensland to improve the resilience of regional communities recovering from Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Debbie. This funding is available as part of a $40 million Betterment Fund under the joint Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) to help local government areas in Queensland with their recovery. Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security, the Hon Angus Taylor MP, who has Commonwealth responsibility for disaster recovery, said the Betterment Fund would enable communities to rebuild stronger and more disaster-resilient public assets. "Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie had a catastrophic impact on Queensland communities early last year, causing significant damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure from the Whitsundays to the New South Wales border," Mr Taylor said. "This funding is for 57 projects across 16 local government areas, providing the resources needed to rebuild essential public assets to a more resilient standard and help communities withstand the impacts of future disasters. "The Commonwealth Government is committed to working with the Queensland Government to help these local communities recover and rebuild as quickly as possible." Minister for State Development Cameron Dick said the 2017 Betterment Fund was a great example of all levels of government working together to improve the resilience of Queensland communities. "In a state as susceptible to disaster as Queensland, it makes sense to make roads, bridges, floodways and other public infrastructure strong and more able to withstand the effects of floods and cyclones," Mr Dick said. Mr Dick said while standard NDRRA funding provided impacted local councils with much- needed funding for recovery and restoration of essential public assets after natural disaster events, the intent of the Betterment Fund was to increase the resilience of Queensland communities to natural disasters, while at the same time reduce future expenditure on restoration. "Betterment improves essential public infrastructure, helping reduce injuries and fatalities from natural disasters, making Queensland communities safer and more resilient," he said. In addition to the $40 million fund, the Commonwealth and state have also approved $1.85 million in Betterment funding under the Category D Local Council Package for Whitsunday Regional Council to raise the height of Shute Harbour Seawall, which bore the brunt of wild seas and extreme cyclonic winds during STC Debbie. For more information on the 2017 Betterment program and other Category D funding associated with STC Debbie, click here. Disaster assistance has also been made available to the local government areas of Cairns, Carpentaria, Cook, Croydon, Douglas, Etheridge and Hinchinbrook that were affected by Tropical Cyclone Nora in late March 2018. In the announcement on 4 April 2018, Mr Taylor said the funding will assist in supporting response operations and to repair flood damaged assets, including local roads. Greater Sydney Commission's plan for a 30-minute city A Metropolis of Three Cities, the first regional plan developed by the Greater Sydney Commission, presents a vision for managing Greater Sydney's growth and enhancing its status as one of the most liveable global cities. The plan aspires to a 30-minute city, where jobs, services, and quality public spaces are in easy reach of people’s homes. It also sets targets for new housing, with a range of types, tenures and price points to improve affordability. Chief Commissioner, Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO, said: "I have been inspired by the thousands of individuals, community and interest groups, government agencies and councils, academics, businesses and industry groups who have collaborated with the Greater Sydney Commission on A Metropolis of Three Cities. "The implementation of A Metropolis of Three Cities will share equitably the benefits of growth across the Greater Sydney Region." To meet the needs of a growing and changing population, the plan seeks to transform Greater Sydney into a metropolis of three cities:

• the Western Parkland City • the Central River City • the Eastern Harbour City

The plan brings new thinking to land use and transport patterns to boost Greater Sydney's liveability, productivity and sustainability. The aim is to implement the plan through collaborations between all tiers of government, and between governments and key stakeholders including the community, interest groups, businesses, industry groups and nongovernment organisations. The Western Sydney City Deal, a partnership of the Australian Government, NSW Government and the local governments of the Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Penrith and Wollondilly will be instrumental in delivering on the aspirations of the Western Parkland City. The full report is available on the Greater Sydney Commission's website. New Australian Women in Emergencies Network Women working in emergency management have been invited to register their interest in joining the new Australian Women in Emergencies (AWE) Network. The AWE Network has identified an exciting opportunity to help promote, celebrate and support the strengths, skills and insights that women bring to disaster resilience and emergency management through the establishment of the new network. Membership of the network will be available to all women who are interested in, have experience in or work in emergency management. This includes women in local government. While emergency management in Australia remains a largely male-dominated sector, women are making an increasingly significant contribution to building disaster resilience through their work in the sector in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. There are few networks within the emergency management sector that reflect the views and experiences of women, and few available that encourage, support and mentor women in the sector. The AWE Network will provide a unique opportunity for women from across communities and organisations that work in or are affected by disaster resilience and emergency management to come together to:

• celebrate and promote the skills and strengths of women in emergencies and disasters • be a platform for women’s voices to be heard • support young women entering and working in the disaster resilience and emergency management sector • provide a forum for cooperation and collaboration • provide networking and partnership opportunities • provide an avenue to share information and experiences • encourage gender equity in all areas of disaster resilience and emergency management

To register your interest in joining the Australian Women in Emergencies Network please email them by 13th April 2018. Changes on the Gold Coast to freight during the Commonwealth Games The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has advised that there will be changes to freight, servicing and deliveries during the Commonwealth Games that operators will need to plan for, including:

• permits and access • temporary road closures and diversions • loading zone changes • restrictions on the movement of dangerous goods • restrictions on the movement of oversize - overmass vehicles • variations to regulated freight routes • mandatory legal requirements e.g. speed limit reductions • designation of Games Lanes on some roads of the core Games Route Network.

If you have any questions, please contact NHVR on 1300 MYNHVR or email [email protected]. Register your ERF project for the seventh auction If you are interested in participating in the seventh Emissions Reduction Fund auction on 6–7 June 2018, you must submit a project application by midnight Friday 20 April 2018 (AEST). Applications will be processed in order of receipt. Processing times may vary depending on the quality and detail of information provided in connection with an application. Deciding whether to participate in the Emissions Reduction Fund is an important business decision. If you are considering applying, you should first read about planning a project to ensure you understand the schemes’ eligibility requirements. Please note that all applications for land-based projects will need to include details about existing Indigenous Land Use Agreements and exclusive native title land provisions for the proposed project area, on the project application form. For more information, contact the Clean Energy Regulator at [email protected] or phone 1300 553 542. Review of role of National Wind Farm Commissioner The Minister for the Environment and Energy, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, has asked the Climate Change Authority (CCA) to conduct a review of the role of the National Wind Farm Commissioner. At the time the National Wind Farm Commissioner was established, the Government said it would review the role in 2018. The CCA has been asked to consider to what extent the Commissioner is fulfilling its Terms of Reference, the ongoing need for the role, its scope and possible models for funding. Interested councils have been invited to a roundtable discussion via teleconference with other government stakeholders - including planning departments, environmental protection agencies and local government associations. The details are below: 2-3pm AEST, Wednesday 11 Time & date: April

Phone number: 1800 047 396

Participant 772637 code:

The CCA is keen to understand from stakeholders how the Commissioner is performing against the Terms of Reference and in particular, in dealing with complaints about proposed and operational wind farms. The Terms of Reference for the review and information on how to make a submission are available on the CCA website. Please advise the CCA if a representative from your council will be attending the teleconference by this Friday, 6 April, by getting in touch with Joanne Halliday [email protected] ph: 02 6274 1156 or Jennifer Bradley [email protected] ph: 02 6274 1687. If you have any questions regarding the review or teleconference please contact the CCA on (02) 6159 7743 or email [email protected]. ALGA NEWS 13 April 2018

President's column The opportunities and pressing need for constitutional change, and in particular local government's efforts towards constitutional recognition, have been top of mind this week as the Federal Government continues to consider whether amendments are needed to section 44 of the constitution in light of the double citizenship saga last year. The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, which is looking into the issue, announced on Monday that it would extend the time for its inquiry to allow for a thorough and careful consideration of the issues before finalising its report. The Committee may well recommend a change to the Constitution and if such a recommendation were to be made, it would present an opportunity for our sector to reinforce our own calls for local government’s inclusion in the Constitution. While the focus more recently has been on the question of Indigenous recognition, our sector's constitutional recognition remains an important issue. The uncertainty created on the Commonwealth's ability to fund local government directly by two High Court challenges (the Pape and Williams cases) remains. Without constitutional recognition, direct Commonwealth funding of local government through programs such as Roads to Recovery is at risk of challenge. Our sector needs certainty and security of funding so that we can continue to provide the range and level of services expected by the community. In response to community demand, our councils have become involved in much wider areas than the traditional property and roads infrastructure, and the demand for more services continues to grow. This means council resources are stretched to their limits to provide a greater range of services to fill a gap that should be funded by other levels of government. Although local government generates up to 90 per cent of its own revenue, funding from the Commonwealth through grants is an important source of revenue, particularly for regional and remote communities. The only way to resolve legal uncertainty around this funding is through a referendum. This is why ALGA continues to seek opportunities to advocate for appropriate legal certainty of direct Commonwealth payments to local government, and is keeping a close eye on the Committee's proceedings. Opportunity to include your projects in ALGA's Community Infrastructure Ideas Register Does your council have a list of potential community infrastructure projects that need funding?

In the next Federal election, ALGA will be advocating for the establishment of a Community Infrastructure Program with funding of $300 million per annum for four years. ALGA has consistently called for the establishment of such a program since 2007 to help communities address the substantial backlog in community infrastructure investment.

The program would target the renewal and replacement of ageing community infrastructure including:

• community halls • swimming pools • ovals and playgrounds • libraries • walking and cycling trails • boat ramps • seawalls.

Nearly 100 councils have submitted more than 320 ideas so far but it is vital that as many councils as possible provide their potential projects to the register. ALGA is encouraging councils to submit up to three potential projects by Friday 27 April 2018 at the Community Infrastructure Ideas Register on its website.

When ALGA made the same call in 2007, councils responded with more than 1,000 potential projects. The Federal Government of the day went on to acknowledge the community infrastructure backlog and established the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, which provided $1.12 billion in funding to local government in 2009-10 for more than 6,000 projects.

With the most recent State of the Assets report, commissioned by ALGA, identifying that up to $45 billion of local government’s community infrastructure remains in poor or very poor condition, ALGA is giving every council the opportunity to participate in this initiative.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact ALGA on 02 6122 9400. Regional Growth Fund applications close in two weeks Councils have just two weeks left to apply for a portion of the Federal Government's $272.2 million Regional Growth Fund. On 2 March 2018 the Hon Dr John McVeigh MP, Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government, announced the opening for initial applications to the fund. The fund will provide grants of $10 million or more for major transformational projects which support long-term economic growth and create jobs in regions undergoing structural adjustment. The merit criteria include creating jobs, driving economic growth and building stronger regional communities. Projects must be located in an eligible area or, if the project is located in an excluded area, it must be clear how economic benefits would flow directly into an eligible area. A mapping tool is available to assist applicants determine the project or benefit location. More information, including how to apply and other key documents, is available on the Department's website. If you would like to learn more about regional opportunities and challenges, register to attend the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum where a Regional Showcase will highlight regional projects and initiatives. More improvements on mobile coverage to come Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has announced the outcomes of the latest round of the Mobile Black Spot Program, which aims to improve mobile coverage across Australia. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone will receive $45.6 million in Commonwealth funding to build 102 new base stations under the 'priority locations' round of the program. "This is in addition to the 19 locations already being addressed under Commonwealth Government programs, or through carriers recognising that there were coverage issues in these areas and expanding their own networks commercially," Minister McKenzie said. "I am also pleased to announce that Optus and Telstra have recognised the coverage issues identified at four priority locations and advised that they will address these issues commercially." The first of the base stations are expected to be rolled out by the end of this year, representing a total of $82.8 million including contributions from the mobile carriers. A number of these locations are also receiving small cells (smaller mobile base stations) under the program. The funding for these priority locations will also provide for at least 12 hours of back-up power at each macro base station to help ensure mobile coverage is not lost in the event of a power outage. New Federal taskforce to reduce impact of natural disasters Following the recent floods, cyclones and fires that have greatly impacted communities across the country, the Federal Government has announced that it will establish a National Resilience Taskforce to reduce the impacts of natural disasters on the Australian community. The taskforce will sit within the new Home Affairs Department and will lead nation-wide reforms to reduce the impact and financial burden of disasters on our communities and economy. Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Angus Taylor said the taskforce's first priority is to develop a five-year national disaster mitigation framework to reduce the impact of disasters. "The framework will be developed in consultation with the states and territories and the private sector, including insurance and finance, and will seek to limit risks, provide prevention strategies, and improve decision-making," Mr Taylor said. "It will also establish a national disaster risk information capability to equip decision-makers and Australians with the knowledge they need to prepare for natural disasters. "This issue requires strong national leadership and coordination, and our ambitious reform agenda will seek to deliver a united approach to enhancing the nation's resilience." Website provides guidelines on PFAS contamination response The Australian Government has published a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) website to serve as a central portal of authoritative information on PFAS. The PFAS website provides a range of guidance material that describes how government bodies and other responsible entities should respond to PFAS contamination. The website also provides links to PFAS information pages on Commonwealth and state/territory government agency websites, as well as links to relevant international sites. PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been widely used globally, since the 1950s, in the manufacture of household and industrial products that resist heat, stains, grease and water and in other specialised applications. The release of PFAS into the environment has become a concern because these chemicals do not break down easily by any natural process, so they can persist in humans, animals and the environment. Trace levels of PFAS can be found in soil, groundwater and surface water almost everywhere, however higher concentrations may be found around landfill sites, sewage treatment plants, airports, fire- fighting training grounds, and some industrial areas. It is important that all levels of government adopt a consistent approach to responding to PFAS contamination. The PFAS website also facilitates access to national guidance on PFAS management and other relevant information.

$4m awarded for community projects in South Australia The District Council of Kimba in South Australia has been named as one of the recipients of some $4 million for projects through new National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Community Benefit Programme grants. A total of 45 projects were awarded funding under the program. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said: "There is a great diversity in both the recipients and the types of projects that are being awarded funding. "These communities, currently being consulted about hosting a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility, were invited to submit applications for projects that will deliver social and economic benefits to their area. "Beneficiaries include local sporting clubs, community organisations, and projects focused on everything from tourism to health, agriculture and mobile phone coverage." Each application was assessed by AusIndustry and received feedback from local Consultative Committees. The applications were assessed on criteria including the applicant's capacity and capability to carry out the project, the benefit to the community, and the value for money offered. A full list and details of the projects are available at the bottom of this web page. Austroads calling for council comments on Temporary Traffic Management Practice guide Austroads is continuing to develop the guide series for Temporary Traffic Management Practice in consultation with ALGA and various other industry stakeholders. This guide will sit alongside the Australian Standard AS1742.3 and provide comprehensive national guidance for all practitioners operating in Temporary Traffic Management. The format for the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Practice was developed based on the New Zealand Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management. The NZ Code demonstrated a more holistic consideration of all matters relating to temporary traffic management including guidance, training, accreditation and policy. In addition to the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Practice, the previously- developed National Training for Temporary Traffic Management will also be reviewed, updated and restructured. It is planned that the entire guide will be published by June 2019. Interested council officers should subscribe to this project and contribute technical comments towards the drafts as they are published. There are currently two parts open for public comments which are: Part 2: Traffic Management Plan (TMP) - Identifies and details preferred Australian and New Zealand practice to be applied for in development of the Traffic Management Plan. Part 8: Traffic Controller Instructions - Identifies and details preferred Australian and New Zealand practice to be applied by Traffic Controllers when undertaking manual traffic control. The industry comment period closes on Monday 30 April 2018.

Does your council play recorded music in public? Read this. The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited (PPCA) has advised that it will increase tariff rates for all new licences and/or renewals from 1 July 2018. This increase is based on the movement in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since the last increase for each tariff and generally equates to around 1.9%. PPCA is a non-profit organisation that provides licences to Australian organisations to play recorded music in public. The net fees are distributed to record labels & registered Australian artists who create the recordings. Copies of the CPI-adjusted tariffs are available on the PPCA website at this link. PPCA also advised that licensees have the right to make an application to the Copyright Tribunal under s.108 and s.151 of the Copyright Act for an order determining the licence fee applicable to their individual users. Those provisions can be viewed here. More information is available on the PPCA website.

WALGA Quarterly Overview Report Q1 January – March 2018 City of Armadale

This is your Council’s WALGA Quarterly 2 framework to assist Local Governments inquiry and has called for public Report for the January to March 2018 across the State in the implementation of submissions. Number of times Employee quarter. Relations advice was provided their economic development strategies WALGA sought feedback to inform the and activities, and to ascertain ongoing preparation of a submission on behalf of to the City of Armadale. The Quarterly Reports aim to outline and alignment with contemporary practice. the Local Government sector. capture the interactions and activities of To ensure the framework is relevant and The City of Armadale provided input to your Council with the Association. 13 meets the needs of all Local WALGA’s submission. Number of times Preferred Governments, the project is being guided These reports will help demonstrate how Supplier Arrangement (PSA) by a reference group. OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RESEARCH WALGA can contribute to Members’ advice was provided to the In coming months, WALGA will be Off-road vehicles have been an issue for operations and our progress towards City of Armadale. undertaking research and collecting data Local Governments for decades with achieving Council-specific and sector- to help inform the project and identify the Members highlighting their concerns wide advocacy goals. 4 best way that it can support the sector in around safety, and the social, economic Number of times Procurement this area. and environmental costs to communities. We hope that the reports will continue to advice was provided to the The City of Armadale is a member of the WALGA conducted a survey to collect be a starting point for ongoing City of Armadale. Reference Group. data to inform a paper for State Council conversations between your Local decision. Government and WALGA. The City of Armadale participated in the ECONOMIC REGULATION The City of Armadale completed the following Client Reference Groups this AUTHORITY BUSINESS survey. quarter: LICENSING REFORM INQUIRY Late last year, the Treasurer tasked the PLASTIC BAG BAN . Hazardous and Emergency Event 8 Services Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) to The Department of Water and undertake an inquiry into reducing the Environmental Regulation released a Members from the City of . Legal Services regulatory burden and other economic discussion paper on the Plastic Bag Ban Armadale attended WALGA . Parks and Gardens costs of State Government business and on Wednesday, 20 December 2017. Training this quarter. occupational licences. Although it is WALGA invited Members to provide their

focussed on State Government licences, feedback on the discussion paper. After

7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT the inquiry will also examine those which incorporation of the feedback from the Number of times Governance PROJECT are required under state legislation, sector and consideration by the advice was provided to the WALGA has recently commenced a where the responsibility has been Municipal Waste Advisory Council, an City of Armadale. project to support Local Government delegated to Local Government for Association submission was provided to

economic development activities. The administering. the Department on Wednesday, 28 project aims to develop a practical The ERA has released a discussion February. paper to provide further direction on the

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CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY The session hosted 45 Local ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATEMENT REVIEW Government Officers and provided a IN BUILDING WORKSHOP WALGA is reviewing the existing policy MEMBER VISIT base checklist for the main tie down WALGA hosted a workshop on behalf of statement on climate change, endorsed WALGA Chief Executive Officer, Ricky points of a roof. the Building Commission on Wednesday, by State Council in 2009. Burges and President, Cr Lynne Craigie 5 Local Government Officers 28 February, to discuss the future role of met with Chief Executive Officer, Ray Local Government under the Building Following on from a discussion paper from the City of Armadale attended. WALGA released in November 2017, Tame and Mayor Henry Zelones of the Act. This workshop forms part of the WALGA has now produced a draft City of Armadale, to discuss the OFFENSIVE TRADES AND consultation phase in the Building revised climate change policy statement Council’s key issues of concern and NOXIOUS INDUSTRIES Commission's preparation of a future released for comment. explore new opportunities for improving WORKSHOP discussion paper, which aims to outline a After input has been received and the Association’s service to the Council. Held on Friday, 9 February, WALGA range of issues within the current system considered, the draft policy statement will conducted a workshop regarding the and possible improvements for be submitted to State Council for its PROCUREMENT NETWORK review of the Offensive Trade provisions discussion with the sector. FORUM approval or comment. If endorsed by in the Health Act 1911 and associated 1 Local Government Officer The Procurement Network Forum is held State Council, it will provide the basis for regulations. from the City of Armadale WALGA’s climate change advocacy plan, by WALGA Procurement Services once The information collated from the attended. which will be developed in consultation per quarter. The Forum is an opportunity workshop will aim to assist the for Local Government Officers who either with the sector and further detail how Department of Health in the preparation LANDGATE - CONSULTATION work directly in procurement and WALGA will promote and advocate for of a discussion paper on the review of ON THE COMMUNITY STRATA Local Governments’ key climate change contracts, or have some interest or these regulations. TITLES BILL involvement in sourcing and managing priorities over the next few years. 1 Local Government Officer On Friday, 16 March, WALGA hosted an The City of Armadale has not yet suppliers, to collaborate and discuss information session with Landgate and various procurement topics for the from the City of Armadale attended. provided feedback on the draft policy the Department of Planning on the purpose of sharing and building the statement. LAND USE PLANNING FOR proposed Community Strata Titles Bill. knowledge base across the sector. Submissions are open until Tuesday, 24 IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL The session outlined the new proposed April. 2 Local Government Officers OUTCOMES strata schemes, called Community

from the City of Armadale Held on Thursday, 22 February, this Schemes, the interaction of this new ROADWISE ACTIVITIES attended via webinar. Forum discussed the ways in which legislation with the Planning and 8 Local Government can utilise the power Development Act, and how the Local ROOF TIE DOWN SYSTEMS Number of RoadWise of the Western Australian planning Government sector would be involved in activities conducted in On Thursday, 1 February, WALGA system to improve environmental the assessment and processing of these the City of Armadale coordinated an information session for outcomes during land development. new titles. The Bill is expected to be sent this quarter. Local Government Building Surveyors to 4 Local Government Officers to Parliament in July 2018. discuss roof tie down systems. from the City of Armadale 1 Local Government Officer attended. from the City of Armadale attended.

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BUILDING APPROVALS - LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGY WORKSHOP ON THE importance of advocacy to change GOVERNMENT REFERENCE CONSULTATION FORUM DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND packaging design to ensure products are GROUP Minister for Culture and the Arts, Hon ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION recyclable. Held on Tuesday, 16 January, WALGA David Templeman MLA, released a DRAFT ODOUR GUIDELINES 2 Local Government Officers hosted a sector reference group for Local background paper and draft strategy WALGA, in conjunction with the from the City of Armadale attended. Government Planning and Building paper on WA Public Libraries, and is Australian Organics Recycling Officers, and the Building Commission. seeking input into transforming the Association WA (AORA), held an WALGA’S BETTER PRACTICE The intention of the meeting involved the State’s public library system to meet the information session on the Department of GUIDELINES FOR CHARITY BIN Water and Environmental Regulation’s analysis of two draft discussion papers diverse needs of the community. MANAGEMENT prepared by the Building Commission on The Public Library Strategy Consultation draft odour guidelines for prescribed WALGA has developed ‘Better Practice ‘Planning and Building Interface in the Forum hosted by WALGA and State premises. These guidelines are likely to Guidelines for Charity Bin Management’ Building Approvals Process for Library WA on Tuesday, 6 March, affect any Local Government operating a to simplify, and provide a clear process Residential Development’ and ‘The Role discussed the background paper and prescribed premises where odour is a for management of charity bins on Local of Local Government in Building Control’. draft strategy with Local Government risk. Government controlled land. The 2 Local Government Officers representatives and Elected Members as WALGA will be making a submission on guidelines are intended to provide Local from the City of Armadale attended. part of the consultation phase. the draft guidelines by Thursday, 19 Government and charities a consistent, April. 2 Local Government Officers streamlined process. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING – from the City of Armadale 1 Elected Member, and On Wednesday, 28 February, WALGA HOUSING ON LOTS LESS THAN attended. 1 Local Government Officer hosted a launch at the Good Samaritan 100M2 DRAFT POSITION from the City of Armadale attended. Industries to celebrate the release of the STATEMENT DECOMMISSIONING OF guidelines. Held on Friday, 16 March, WALGA SWIMMING POOLS WORKSHOP MRFENOMICS: THE IMPACT OF 2 Elected Members, and hosted a meeting with the Department of This workshop held on Tuesday, 6 CHINA ON RECYCLING 2 Local Government Officers Planning on the Housing on Less than February, discussed the process and INFORMATION SESSION from the City of Armadale attended. 100m2 draft position statement. The procedures for decommissioning WALGA, in partnership with the Southern discussion paper has been released swimming pools. Metropolitan Regional Council, held two REGIONAL ROAD GROUP (RRG) following the pilot of 80m2 lots in Information and discussions arisen from information sessions for Local Ellenbrook with the dwellings being the workshop will be collated into a best MEETINGS Government on Wednesday, 28 completed on the 11 April. The statement practice ‘Standard Practice Notice’ that The RRGs make recommendations to February, regarding the impact of the State Advisory Committee (SAC) in provides an outline of the circumstances can be shared with other Local changing market conditions for within which this housing product might Government Building Surveyors. relation to the Annual Local Government recyclables. Information was provided on Roads Program for their region and any be considered by the Building 1 Local Government Officer the economics of operating a Material Commission. other relevant issues. from the City of Armadale attended. Recovery Facility (MRF), contractual The City of Armadale participated in the Local Government Officer 1 arrangements, the role of education and following RRG meetings this quarter: from the City of Armadale attended. behaviour change initiatives and the

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. South East Metropolitan Regional AD HOC ADVICE CONTACTS Road Sub-Group Ad hoc advice was provided by WALGA Chief Executive Officer WALGA staff attend RRG meetings to staff to the City of Armadale Ricky Burges

provide executive support and advice. representatives on the following topics: 9213 2025

. WALGA's Infrastructure WA Deputy Chief Executive Officer submission Wayne Scheggia . Performance Reporting. 9213 2024 SUPPORT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGETS Executive Manager It’s that time of year where Local Business Solutions Governments are developing their John Filippone

budgets for the coming financial year. 9213 2020 To ensure that finances are managed Executive Manager responsibly and the burden on Environment and Waste ratepayers is minimised, it is important Mark Batty that Councils have an understanding of 9213 2078 the economic environment to identify likely trends in revenue and demand for Executive Manager services, and to recognise risks that may Finance and Marketing prevent the projected budget outcome Zac Donovan from being achieved. 9213 2038

Executive Manager To assist Councils with their budget Governance and Organisational Services preparation activities, WALGA has Tony Brown provided all Elected Members with a 9213 2051 special edition of its Economic Briefing publication. This includes statistics and Executive Manager forecasts for the WA economy in the Infrastructure coming year, as well as insights into cost Ian Duncan pressure and funding opportunities. 9213 2031 WALGA has also provided a summary Executive Manager document containing information on key People and Place financial management topics including Joanne Burges Long Term Financial Planning, Financial 9213 2018 Indicators and Use of Debt.

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Information Bulletin Issue No. 6/2018 Inside this Issue

Correspondence WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News ...... COR 1 & Papers Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News ...... COR 19

Issue 6 – 19 April 2018 Information Bulletin Page Information Items from Human Resource Management HR1

1.1 EMPLOYEE MOVEMENTS

New Staff: • Waste Disposal Officer – 26/03/2018 • Leading Hand – Road Construction – 04/04/2018 • Customer Service Officer Recreation x3 Casuals – 24/03/2018 • Irrigation Fitter – 10/04/2018 • Records Officer – 11/04/2018 • Rates Officer – 16/04/2018

Staff Leaving: • Parks Maintenance Operator – 29/03/2018 • Rates Officer – 10/04/2018 • Coordinator Design – 13/04/2018 • Resident Liaison Officer – 13/04/2018

Other Staff Movements (Internal): • Admin/Land Officer promoted to Statutory Planning Officer – 25/04/2018

Current Recruitment Activity: • Parks Maintenance Operator – Recruitment Progressing • Electrical Worker (Casual) – Recruitment Progressing • Senior Environmental Officer – Recruitment Progressing • Asset Technical Officer – Recruitment Progressing • Community Facilities Planning Coordinator – Recruitment Progressing • Volunteer Services Officer – Closing 19/04/2018 • Building/Health Compliance Officer – Closing 26/04/2018

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Issue 6 – 19 April 2018 Information Bulletin T1 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS

REFERRING ITEM COMMENTS COMMITTEE Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday, 12 February 2018: Report was presented at the Matters for Referral – Cr R Butterfield 16 April 2018 Technical Services Technical Committee Meeting (T31/4/18) and is “That the matter of identification of sites for Services anticipated to be presented at the informal use as BMX or pump tracks throughout Ordinary Council Meeting of 23 April the City of Armadale be referred to the Technical 2018. Services Committee.” Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday 26 February 2018: Matters for Referral – Cr J Munn Technical Report was deferred to the 7 May 2018 “That the matter of footpaths being aligned on Services Technical Services Committee Meeting. kerb side and the progress with developers in relation to this be referred to the Technical Services Committee.” Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday 26 February 2018: Matters for Referral – Cr J Munn Technical Report was deferred to the 7 May 2018

Services Technical Services Committee Meeting. “That the matter of lack of parking bays in the intensely developed areas be reviewed and referred to the Technical Services Committee.” Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday 26 February 2018: Report was presented at the Matters for Referral – Cr M Geary 16 April 2018 Technical Services Technical Committee Meeting (T34/4/18) and is “That the matter of the management and Services anticipated to be presented at the maintenance of untended verges and open spaces Ordinary Council Meeting of 23 April be referred to the Technical Services 2018. Committee.” Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday Report was presented at the 12 March 2018: 16 April 2018 Technical Services Matters for Referral – Cr C Frost Technical Committee Meeting (T35/4/18) and is

Services anticipated to be presented at the “That the matter of public transport for residents Ordinary Council Meeting of 23 April of Hilbert, Haynes and Forrestdale be referred 2018. to the Technical Services Committee.”

Information Bulletin T2 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Program – April 2018 – June 2018

Department April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 City Projects • Armadale Aquatic Centre redevelopment – • Armadale Aquatic Centre redevelopment – • Armadale Aquatic Centre redevelopment – construction continuing construction continuing construction continuing • Piara Waters (South-East) – tender • Piara Waters (South-East) – tender • Piara Waters (South-East) – tender award advertising evaluation • Armadale District Hall – construction • Armadale District Hall – contractor • Armadale District Hall – construction continuing mobilisation continuing

Civil Works Construction Construction Construction • Drainage modification works to Newhaven • Drainage modification works to Newhaven • Drainage modification works to Newhaven Estate Estate Estate • Intersection Upgrade to Streich Avenue and • Asphalt reseal to Railway Avenue – Third • Asphalt reseal to Railway Avenue – Third Foster Road Avenue to Denny Avenue Avenue to Denny Avenue • Intersection modifications to Carradine • Asphalt reseal to Administration Centre • New footpath to Blackwood Drive Road and Carrawatha Avenue carpark off Jull Street • New footpath to Terrigal Way • New footpath to Soldiers Road • New footpath to Westborne Road • New footpath to Angelo Street

Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance • Routine maintenance as per Program • Routine maintenance as per Program • Routine maintenance as per Program • Contract road sweeping • Contract road sweeping • Contract road sweeping • Car park and path sweeping • Car park and path sweeping • Car park and path sweeping • Footpath defects • Footpath defects • Footpath defects • Car park maintenance • Car park maintenance • Car park maintenance • Bridge routine maintenance • Bridge routine maintenance • Bridge routine maintenance • Shoulder and V drain maintenance • Shoulder and V drain maintenance • Shoulder and V drain maintenance • Open drain and basin maintenance • Open drain and basin maintenance • Open drain and basin maintenance • Road patching and crack sealing • Road patching and crack sealing • Road patching and crack sealing • Forrestdale Business Park swale re-shaping • Minawarra Park bridge repairs • Minawarra Park bridge repairs • Minawarra Park bridge repairs • Balannup Drain maintenance • Balannup Drain maintenance • Balannup Drain maintenance • Pedestrian bridge repairs Derry Avenue - Lyons Park (tentative)

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Department April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 Engineering Design • Balannup Road service relocation (DCS) • Balannup Road service relocation (DCS) • Balannup Road service relocation (DCS) • Balannup/Ranford Road lighting upgrade (Black • Balannup/Ranford Road lighting upgrade (Black • Balannup/Ranford Road lighting upgrade (Black Spot) Spot) Spot) • Fourth Road power undergrounding and street • Fourth Road power undergrounding and street • Fourth Road power undergrounding and street lighting upgrade lighting upgrade lighting upgrade • Forrest Road upgrade – Eighth Road to Townley • Forrest Road upgrade – Eighth Road to Townley • Forrest Road upgrade – Eighth Road to Townley Street (MRRG) Street (MRRG) Street (MRRG) • Powell Crescent extension – Forrest Road to • Powell Crescent extension – Forrest Road to • Powell Crescent extension – Forrest Road to Tijuana Road (MRRG) Tijuana Road (MRRG) Tijuana Road (MRRG) • Lowanna Way drainage design • Concept designs for 2018/19 Project and • Concept designs for 2018/19 Project and • Concept designs for 2018/19 Project and Programme Identification sheets Programme Identification sheets Programme Identification sheets • LATM concept designs for 2018/19 • LATM concept designs for 2018/19 • Preparation of Black Spot applications for 2019/20 • LATM concept designs for 2018/19

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Department April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 Parks - Design Design Design Development • Migrant Park landscaping tender • Various project RFQs • Various project RFQs • Alexwood Drive landscaping RFQ • Various civil works design input • Various civil works design input • Piara South East DOS • Wungong Urban Managed Aquifer • Wungong Urban Managed Aquifer • Various project RFQs Recharge Scheme Proposal Recharge Scheme Proposal • Various civil works design input • Newhaven POS drainage rectification • Newhaven POS drainage rectification • Wungong Urban Managed Aquifer Works, Columbia Parkway and Erade Park Works, Columbia Parkway and Erade Park Recharge Scheme Proposal • Newhaven POS drainage rectification works, Skeet Road, Columbia Parkway and Erade Park

Harrisdale/Piara Waters Harrisdale/Piara Waters • Various landscape works submissions under • Various landscape works submissions under review review • Various landscape works in pre-handover • Various landscape works in pre-handover period period

Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Area Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Area Works Works Wungong Wungong • Various landscape works submissions under • Various landscape works submissions under review review

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Department April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 Parks - Capital Capital Capital Development • Various capital works projects • Various capital works projects • Various capital works projects • Master Plan implementation John Dunn Dog • Warton/Ranford/Skeet contract admin • Warton/Ranford/Skeet contract admin Park • Groundwater production bores - Cross Park • Groundwater production bores - Cross Park • Warton/Ranford/Skeet contract admin • Warton/Ranford/Skeet Road landscaping • Warton/Ranford/Skeet Road landscaping • Groundwater production bores - Cross Park contract admin contract admin. • Warton/Ranford/Skeet Rd landscaping contract • Benbeculla Park Playground Upgrade • Benbeculla Park Playground Upgrade admin • Erica Street upgrade POS Strategy Precinct G • Erica Street upgrade POS Strategy Precinct G • Erica Street upgrade POS Strategy Precinct G • Cross Park tennis hardcourt lighting • Cross Park tennis hardcourt lighting • Cross Park tennis hardcourt lighting • Cross Park cricket net relocation (RKCC) • Cross Park cricket net relocation (RKCC) • Cross Park cricket net relocation (RKCC) • Minnawarra Park dredge and landscape project • Minnawarra Park dredge and landscape project • Minnawarra Park dredge and landscape project • Sanctuary Park pathway LED lighting • Sanctuary Park pathway LED lighting • Sanctuary Park pathway lighting • Balannup Drain landscaping hardworks & • Balannup Drain landscaping hardworks & • Balannup Drain landscaping hardworks & softworks softworks softworks • Memorial Park playground upgrade • Memorial Park playground upgrade • Memorial Park playground upgrade • Columbia Parkway drainage rect (l/scaping) • Columbia Parkway drainage rect (l/scaping) • Skeet Rd drainage rect (median landscaping) • Municipal signage • Municipal signage • Columbia Parkway drainage rect (landscaping) • Ranford/Alexwood Drive median landscaping • Ranford/Alexwood Drive median landscaping • Municipal signage

Parks Operations Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance • Contract landscape maintenance • Contract landscape maintenance • Contract landscape maintenance • Contract play space maintenance • Contract play space maintenance • Contract play space maintenance • Scheduled mowing and general maintenance • Scheduled mowing and general maintenance • Scheduled mowing and general maintenance • Irrigation maintenance • Irrigation maintenance • Irrigation maintenance • Bushland maintenance • Bushland maintenance • Bushland maintenance • Civic precinct maintenance • Civic precinct maintenance • Civic precinct maintenance • Contract new estate maintenance • Contract new estate maintenance • Contract new estate maintenance • Contract streetscape maintenance • Contract streetscape maintenance • Contract streetscape maintenance • Customer requests • Customer requests • Customer requests • Contract barbecue cleaning • Contract barbecue cleaning • Contract barbecue cleaning • Contract street tree maintenance • Contract street tree maintenance • Contract street tree maintenance • Urban Forest plantings maintenance and • Urban Forest plantings maintenance and • Urban Forest plantings maintenance and watering watering watering • Bridge and boardwalk upgrade • Bridge and boardwalk upgrade • Bridge and boardwalk upgrade

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Department April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 Property Design Design Design Management • Champion Centre and Seville Grove • Champion Centre and Seville Grove • Champion Centre and Seville Grove Library - design works Library – tender advertising Library – award of tender

New Works New Works New Works • Armadale Tennis Club and surrounding • Buildings power upgrade from sub-station, • Buildings power upgrade from sub-station, buildings power upgrade from sub-station, electrical consultant to liaise with Western electrical consultant to liaise with Western electrical consultant to liaise with Western Power Power Power • Armadale Tennis Club – asbestos removal – • Armadale Tennis Club – asbestos removal – eaves conclude eaves conclude • Bedfordale Hall – patio construction • Armadale Guides – patio construction • Alfred Skeet – patio construction

Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade • AC Main Admin Building – site • AC Main Admin Building – finalise works • AC Main Admin Building – works assessments programme programmed to commence

Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance • Programmed maintenance works continue • Programmed maintenance works continue in • Programmed maintenance works continue in in all of the City’s buildings, and include: all of the City’s buildings, and include: all of the City’s buildings, and include: o Electrical Safety Program o Electrical Safety Program o Electrical Safety Program o Air conditioning maintenance – monthly o Air conditioning maintenance – monthly o Air conditioning maintenance – monthly o Alarm change overs – domestic to o Alarm change overs – domestic to o Alarm change overs – domestic to commercial 4G units various sites commercial 4G units various sites commercial 4G units various sites o Fire services maintenance in various sites o Fire services maintenance in various sites o Fire services maintenance in various sites o Asbestos register/monitoring o Asbestos register/monitoring o Asbestos register/monitoring • Building Condition Reports • Building Condition Reports • Building Condition Reports • Development of outgoings capture template • Development of outgoings capture template • Outgoings capture template forwarded to draft for comment Neil Price for review and comment Bakers • Bakers House floor rectification works – • Bakers House floor repairs completed and all House site used as an example flooding repairs main hall and foyer user can recommence activities conclude • Parks will review mitigation works on reticulation at Bakers House

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Department April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 Subdivisional Strategic Referrals Strategic Referrals Strategic Referrals Development • Precinct C Lake Road SP • Cell H Wungong • Cell H Wungong • Cell H Wungong • Cell G Wungong • Cell G Wungong • Cell G Wungong • Anstey Road SP • Anstey Road SP • Anstey Road SP DCU Referrals - 14 off DCU Referrals - 14 off DCU Referrals - 14 off

Water Management Water Management Water Management • Forrestdale Business Park West UWMP • Forrestdale Business Park West UWMP • Forrestdale Business Park West UWMP • Precinct F WMP (hold) • Precinct F WMP (hold) • Precinct F WMP (hold) • Avenues Stage 9-21 • Avenues Stage 9-21 • Avenues Stage 9-21 • Harrisdale Green • Harrisdale Green • Shepherd Court • Lake Road Precinct A1 Civil Works Assessment Civil Works Assessment Civil Works Assessment • Lot 30 Armadale Road • Lot 30 Armadale Road • Kamarra Stage 2 • Kamara Stage 2 • Sienna Wood FP3 Stage1 • Heron Park Stage 27 • Sienna Wood FP3 Stage1 • Kamarra Stage 2 • Lot 800,9504,9040(Masters) • Newhaven Grove Stage 17 A&B • Heron Park Stage 27 • Maddox 2B • Holland Park Stage 3 • Forrestdale Central lot 9047 Telsa • Canterfield 2B • Forrestdale Central lot 9047 Telsa • Sienna Wood Cell D Stage 7 • Sienna Wood Cell D Stage 7 Civil Construction Civil Construction Civil Construction • Newhaven Grove Stage 16 • Newhaven Grove Stage 16 • Newhaven Grove Stage 16 • The Avenues Stage 6 • Mason Green Stage8 • Mason Green Stage8 • Karmara Stage2 • Karmara Stage2 • Karmara Stage2 • Karmara Water Corp • Newhaven Stage 16 • Newhaven Stage 16 • Lot 9503,9505 Ranford • Sienna Wood FP3 Stage 1 • Lot 21 Eleventh • Lot 2 Lanam Road • Sienna Wood FP3 Stage1 • Heron Park Stage 26 • Sienna Wood FP3 E/W • Sienna Wood Cell D E/W

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Information Bulletin Issue No. 6/2018 Inside this Issue

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Issue 6 – 19 April 2018 Information Bulletin – Issue No. 6/2018 Page C-1 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

EVENTS CALENDAR – APRIL - MAY 2018 Name of Event Venue Date Armadale Arts Festival Various 11-27 May Minnawarra Art Awards Opening The Greendale 11 May 2018 Night Centre Minnawarra Art Awards Exhibition The Greendale 12-27 May 2018 Centre

LIBRARY UPCOMING EVENTS – APRIL – MAY 2018 Name of Event Venue Date Pompom Pets History House 17 April, 10 – 11.30am Museum Andy Jones – Raps, rhymes and Kelmscott Library 17 April, 2 – 3pm putrid poetry Disposal of the Dead Armadale Library 18 April, 1 – 4pm Hotdog Books Competition Armadale Library 20 April, 2 – 3.30pm Forensic Facial Reconstruction Armadale Library 23 April, 1 – 4pm Crafternoon Kelmscott Library 23 April, 2 – 3pm Lego at the Library Armadale Library 27 April, 10 – 11am Exhibition History House Ongoing until 22 April Jack deVos: Retrospective Museum Exhibition History House Ongoing from Wildflowers of Armadale: Fabulous Museum 29 April until 31 October then, Fabulous now! An Introduction to Meditation Armadale Library 4 May, 6 – 7pm Armadale Young Writers’ Awards: Armadale Library 5 May, 1 – 2pm Writing Workshops Year 3 & 4 Armadale Young Writers’ Awards: Armadale Library 5 May, 2.30 – 3.30pm Writing Workshops Year 5 & 6 Armadale Young Writers’ Awards: Armadale Library 12 May, 1 – 2pm Writing Workshops Year 7 to 12 Poetry in the Cafe Bean Thru Café 12 May, 2.30 – 4pm Writers’ Group Expo Armadale Library 13 May, 1 – 3pm What is Happiness? Armadale Library 16 May, 1.30 – 2.30pm Eric McCrum: The Birdman Kelmscott Library 18 May, 10.30 – 11.30am Kids’ Illustration Workshop Armadale Library 19 May, 1.30 – 3pm Travelling Tales with Stephen Armadale Library 19 May, 5 – 6pm Scourfield Tales from over the back fence Armadale Library 20 May, 1.30 – 3.30pm

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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS ITEM DEPT. ACTION/STATUS Investigation of Assistance Walks for Disabled Persons in Natural Environment (Refer Item 5.2 of Committee Services Committee Meeting 4 April 2017) Community Councillor Item currently being That the matter be referred to the relevant Development investigated Directorate for action and/or report to the appropriate Committee (Cr Stewart) Homelessness in the Community (Matters for referral – Council Meeting 27 November 2017) That the matter of the growing number of Community Awaiting Councillor comment. homeless people and beggars within the City’s Development town centres be referred to the Community Services Committee. (Cr R Butterfield) Review of Animal Trapping and Holding (Matters for referral – Council Meeting 26 March 2018) The matter of cessation of animal trapping & holding pending review of: - the required capacity of animal holding facilities; - the identification, verification, notification Ranger and and documentation procedures for held Emergency Awaiting Councillor comment animals; Services - the holding time of animals; and - the required training and authority of persons trapping animals be referred to the Community Services Committee. (Cr C Wielinga)

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COMMUNITY PLANNING

Planning for community facilities and services in the City’s established and growth areas, involving;

. Social planning – determining community need and evidence for grants . Community facilities planning . Financial Modelling and managing external grants . Aligning/coordinating internal and external stakeholders

COMMUNITY PLANNING PROJECT UPDATES MASTER PLAN PROJECTS PROJECT STATUS . CSRFF grant not approved. Cross Park Pavilion Feasibility . CSRFF grant application will be re-submitted in Study September 2018. . Council to consider bringing forward Forrestdale Hall Forrestdale Hub Feasibility Upgrade/Replacement project to align with the Study Sporting Facilities upgrade project. John Dunn Memorial Park . Underway. BMX Facility Feasibility

Study Creyk Park Pavilion Upgrade . To be undertaken in first half of 2018. Feasibility Roleystone Men’s Shed . Roleystone Men’s Shed groups proposal for alternative location at Springdale Reserve is currently being investigated Roleystone Gymnastics Club . City in discussion with the club regarding their proposal to relocate to Springdale Park. COMMUNITY PLANNING PROJECT UPDATES OTHER COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS PROJECT STATUS Performing Arts Facility Needs . Report to Community Services Committee April 2018. Assessment

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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE EXTERNAL GRANTS SCHEDULE EXTERNAL GRANTS SCHEDULE (as at 12.3.18) Grant Lead Department - Funding Project Amount Status Construction Source Sought($) Armadale District Hall Notification of successful Upgrade City Projects Lotterywest 1,000,000 outcome received in December 2016 Greendale Centre Grant being actively Property Lotterywest 1,550,000 Upgrade managed Harrisdale East Grant being actively City Projects DSR (CSRFF) 800,000 Pavilion managed Piara South Playing Grant being actively City Projects DSR (CSRFF) 500,000 Field & Pavilion managed Indoor Aquatic Centre NSRF (National Grant being actively City Projects Stronger 10,000,000 managed Regions Fund) Indoor Aquatic Centre Grant being actively City Projects DSR (CSRFF) 1,000,000 managed

Golf Course Upgrade Grant being actively Parks DSR (CSRFF) 315,590 managed Lighting Upgrade

John Dunn and Gwynne - Gwynne Park Parks DSR (CSRFF) 550,000 Park works completed - John Dunn - William Skeet Seville Grove Library/Champion Property Services Lotterywest 4,060,000 Grant confirmed Centre Grant application to be Cross Park Cricket and Property Services DSR (CSRFF) 430,000 resubmitted in September Netball Pavilion 2018

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SOCIAL PLANNING

Social Planning provides research and analysis for social infrastructure required by the City’s growing and rapidly changing communities.

Social Planning is currently;

. Providing research support for Community Service’s projects . Providing social planning support to greenfield development projects . Developing advocacy papers and presentation to address social infrastructure equity/disadvantage

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

1. Community Development Department Overview

The Community Development Department aims to build a safe, healthy and connected community through the facilitation of community programs and services.

This includes four areas of focus:

. Places Activation . Partnerships . Community Engagement . Capacity Building

The Community Development Department comprises the following teams:

. Community Development . Indigenous Development . Arts and Major Events . Volunteer Services

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2. Community Development Team - Project Updates

2.1 Youth

WA Youth Week – Artbeat Youth Fest The City has partnered with a number of Armadale Youth Network member organisations to bring the third Artbeat Youth Fest to the Jull Street Mall in celebration of WA Youth Week. The event will take place on Saturday 14 April, from 11am until 3pm and will include interactive workshops, fun exhibits, live local music, local youth art displays, food trucks and youth service information booths. This year’s theme is Illuminate - Djoondal Djoomba. This theme has a twofold meaning: Illuminate relates to space; time; the future of young people, bringing light to young people, shining bright, and positive mental health. Djoondal Djoomba was inspired by the 'Carers of Everything' Nyoongar Dreamtime story of country, which is about the star woman and spirits coming from darkness to light.

Young people from the City’s Kinetic project, headspace Youth Reference Group, young local leaders and participants in Save the Children’s youth programs were involved in the design of the day. Artbeat will showcase the Armadale Robotics Club (a number of local CoA high schools) inter-state competing robots, the Armadale Senior High School’s (ASHS) senior creative arts class artworks and performances from the Harrisdale SHS Choir and the Cecil Andrews College (CAC) band. Local partners include: headspace Armadale, Save the Children, Hope Community Services, South Metro TAFE, Palmerston, ASHS, CAC, Harrisdale SHS, Art versus Depression, YMCA, the Artist Retail Collective, Public Transport Authority and Dramability.

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2.1 Youth (continued)

King of the Hill Skate & Scooter Series Competition The City hosted the grand final of the King of the Hill Skate and Scooter Series for 2018. The project is collaboration between the cities of Armadale, Belmont, Gosnells, Canning and headspace Armadale with the aim of reducing stigma and raising awareness of mental health in young males. More than 200 people attended Cross Park Skate Park in Roleystone on Saturday 24 March to support the 42 young competitors as they battled it out to be crowned King of the Hill, with 26 participants awarded prizes. Last year’s event saw an increase in young male referrals to headspace services. Facebook feedback from locals included; “Fantastic event! what a buzz in our Community, thank you COA! We have awesome talent in the area.”

Kinetic Youth Engagement Project The young people involved in the City’s Kinetic project have been focusing on their second identified community issue this term; lack of spaces and places for young people in the City of Armadale. The group members each represent different suburbs, schools, age groups, genders and cultures of young people within the City – providing valuable insight into our youth community’s needs, perceptions and behaviours. The Thought Leader sessions in the project have allowed the group to identify key important guiding principles from young people in relation to youth spaces and places in the City. The Kinetic group will now plan, design and implement their chosen projects regarding this issue including; a) create a number of temporary pop up “youth spaces” in different existing spaces including activation with youth activities, and b) interview and poll the wider youth community on their voice and ideas regarding youth spaces and places in Armadale; and capture this information in their chosen form. This project is expected to be implemented during and after the April school holidays.

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2.1 Youth (continued)

Night Fields Armadale The City’s partnership Night Fields program concluded on March 22 after a successful six week program. More than 150 individual young people were regularly engaged in the free community sport and youth program which took place at Gwynne Park oval. More than 40% of participants identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or Culturally and Linguistically diverse. Many parents were actively involved each week and as a result, have connected with the City’s regular mailing lists for future youth, children and families events. There were more than 10 referrals of youth into local sporting clubs, as a direct result of Night Fields and additionally further referrals of youth into existing regular youth programs delivered by Save the Children and the YMCA. This program was a partnership with WAFC, Netball WA, Little Athletics, Save the Children, YMCA, Mission Australia, Hope Community Services and the Armadale Rotary Club. It is intended for Night Fields to be delivered again in Term 4.

Armadale Youth Network The City chairs the Armadale Youth Network (AYN); a strategic network designed for stakeholders from all levels work to collaboratively in enabling better outcomes for local young people. With membership of more than 200 members including representation from; eight Government Departments, 14 local not-for-profits, all of the local high schools, eight local businesses and six advocacy, planning and commissioning bodies, the AYN is consistently growing in membership and outcomes. In addition to partnering to deliver the annual Artbeat Youth Fest celebration of WA Youth Week during April, the AYN has also produced a snapshot youth services guide as a tool and resource to better equip the community, schools, teachers and staff with the knowledge and awareness of local services for specific youth needs. The next AYN meeting takes place on April 19 during WA Youth Week.

2.2 Positive Aging

Community Art Project The City will be hosting Community Art workshops to help address social isolation and loneliness. A professional artist will engage with older community members to develop a professional art piece with the theme of Armadale Bushland. The workshops will be part of the Minnawarra Art Festival/Awards at the Greendale Centre with the art piece to be donated to Dale Cottages to be displayed at the Greendale Centre. Consultation of the art piece will be held in April with community members in Roleystone, with six workshops being held on the 14, 16 17, 19, 22, and 25 May at the Greendale Centre during the Minnawarra Art Festival.

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2.2 Positive Aging (continued)

Positive Ageing Sessions The City’s Positive Ageing Sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January) at the Armadale Library between 1.30 -4pm. Positive Ageing Sessions were hosted on Wednesday 4 April. Topics discussed were ‘Where will you be at 73? Right sizing in retirement’ and ‘Understanding the rights and obligations of retirement village living’ presented by a representative from the Seniors Housing Advisory Centre, a branch from Consumer Protection. Fifty one people attended. The next Positive Ageing Sessions will be hosted on Wednesday 3 May. Topics will include ‘My Health Record’ presented by a representative from WA Primary Health Alliance and ‘Age Pensions’ presented by a representative from Centrelink.

Carer Wellbeing Workshops The City in partnership with ‘Carers Australia WA’ has been providing a series of workshops in the community aimed at assisting carers. Each workshop focuses on ways to increase the wellbeing and confidence of carers and upon completing the series of workshops, carers will have created their own individual wellbeing goals and have practiced skills in communication, resilience and balancing care with self-care. The City is continuing with this partnership in 2018 hosting four workshops at the Kelmscott Library.

The workshops are: • ‘State of Mind’ Wednesday 14th March, 12.30 to 3.30pm • ‘Compassion Fatigue’ Wednesday 18th April, 12.30 to 3.30pm • ‘Agent of Change’ Wednesday 16th May, 12.30-3.30pm • ‘Grief and You’ Wednesday 20th June, 12.30 to 3.30pm.

Fourteen Carers attended the ‘State of Mind’ workshop in March. Participants were satisfied and highly satisfied with the workshop with most wanting to book into the next workshop.

Diabetes WA Information Sessions The first information session took place at the Harold King Community Centre, Thursday 1 March between 9.30am to 12noon. There were 57 attendees with several attendees booking into future Diabetes WA workshops to further their knowledge and in controlling their diabetes. These are being held in Armadale until July and hoping to secure them in the second half of this year. The next information session is intended to be hosted in August.

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2.2 Positive Aging (continued)

Evaluation of the March Information Session.

Bladder and Bowel Forum The City partnered with Juniper Community to host a free Bladder and Bowel Health Forum at Frye Park Pavilion on Wednesday 21 March between 10.30am to 2.30pm. This forum was made possible through a grant from Continence Foundation of Australia. Professional health experts gave practical advice and help on continence tips, treatment aids and financial assistance, diet and wellness, exercises for pelvic floor and more. A light lunch was provided. Most participants were highly satisfied with all presenters with comments: • ‘A top combined effort by City of Armadale and Juniper, well done. A big thank you to the organisations who had stands at the expo’

• ‘Well organised, enjoyable, helpful information’

• ‘Fantastic forum, well done ladies’

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2.3 Access and Inclusion

Club Abilities Project - Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2016-2021 (DAIP) Outcome 1.2 Update The City has partnered with Inclusion Solutions, through a $47,000 grant, to build capacity of community groups and clubs to include people with disability and mental health issues into existing structures/programs. A steering group was identified to oversee the project and meets on a regular basis. Membership of this group includes; the City, Inclusion Solutions, local clubs, and people with disability. The proposed timeframe for the project was from March 2017 – March 2018. Twenty clubs/groups/schools have been mentored. The mentored clubs/groups/ organisations showcased their activities prior to the Movies in the Park at Reg Williams Reserve on the 17 March 2018 between 6 and 7 pm. All groups had a great response from community attendees with some groups getting new members. Due to groups getting a good response, they have asked if they can attend another community event in the future. This project will now go through evaluation. The results of the evaluation will be reported in the near future.

2.4 Community Partnerships

Community Grants The second round of the City’s Community Grants Program for 2017/2018 opened on 19 March and closes on 30 April. The program has been promoted via the City’s website, Facebook page, flyers & posters, direct e-mail and ads in the local papers. The City has revised its Financial Assistance Program and not-for-profit groups can now apply for up to $2,000 in funding for projects which benefit the local community. To be eligible to apply, it is now essential for community groups to discuss their project with the relevant member of the Community Services team.

Connecting Community and Business Sundowner As part of the Growing Armadale initiative, the City hosted its first Connecting Community and Business Sundowner at 5.30pm on Wednesday 14 March 2017 at The Dale in Armadale. The event was designed to connect community groups with business so they could explore partnerships locally. A panel of three community minded, larger local businesses shared information about their community investment programs with guests followed by a Q&A. The Sundowner provided an opportunity for community groups and local businesses to network and build relationships. The promotion of the event attracted significant interest with 95 people registering for the event and an approximate 50/50 split in attendance by business and community groups on the night. Four new businesses were added to the City’s Local Businesses database as a result of the event and a number of community groups have initiated relationships with businesses present on the night e.g. Landcare and Grand Cinema will work together on an Employee Engagement Program and Satterley have reported numerous contact with new community groups as a result of the event. Information Bulletin – Issue No. 6/2018 Page C-12 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

2.5 Arts and Major Events

Movies in the Park Two movie nights were held in March; the first was held at Reg Williams in Armadale where 12 community groups were involved in pre-show activities as they showcased their clubs through the Inclusions Solutions program. The clubs included Explosive Dance and Theatre Company, Dramability, Armadale Society of Artists, Armadale and Roleystone Gymnastics Clubs, Dale Hockey Club, Armadale Christian Football Club and the Seville Dragons Junior Basketball/Netball Club among others. Approximately 300 people attended to enjoy Despicable Me 3 with their families and a number of the clubs received new members through their audience engagement. The second movie was held at Churchman Brook in Bedfordale and featured an hour of movie themes by the 50 piece award winning Armadale City Concert Band. Even though rain was threatening throughout the evening 200 people attended to enjoy Zootopia.

Throughout both evenings Health Services ran the bike blender and offered mosquito repellent and information to patrons and giant bubble activities to promote smoke-free living. The Bike Doctor also attended offering free bike servicing to residents who rode their bikes down.

Two more Movies in the Park will be held during April – Saturday 7 April Moana at Rushton Park, Kelmscott and Saturday 14 April The Incredibles at the Harrisdale Pavillion.

Heron Park Harmony Festival, re-scheduled to Sunday 20 May 2018 Due to the urgent maintenance requirements of Bakers House in Harrisdale for two months, the Heron Park Harmony Festival has been re-scheduled for Sunday 20 May 2018 11am-4pm. There are numerous multicultural community groups volunteering to assist with the planning and coordination of the event including the Sri Lankan Cultural Society of WA, Sikh Association, Indian Temple of Fine Arts, Piara Punjab Club, Gavin Tuatahi Grace (Art Vs Depression), Harrisdale Primary School and Satterley Property Group. The festival attracts between 3,000- 4,000 people, mostly local residents, and features multicultural entertainment, cuisine, kids’ activities and art exhibitions.

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2.6 Community Arts and Cultural Development

The Great Ride, Armadale Arts Festival Community Event, Sunday 27 May 2018 The Great Ride is an Armadale Arts Festival event acknowledging the Australian 10th Light Horse Regiment ride into Damascus 100 years ago in 1918 and its impact on the end of WWI. Given the local district connections to the 10th Light Horse, the City has approached a number of local groups to participate including the Kelmscott-Pinjarra 10th Light Horse Memorial Troop, the Armadale RSL and Kelmscott-Roleystone RSL, the Kelmscott Agricultural Society, local pianist Merlene Smith, the Birtwhislte Local Studies Library and local military historian Linton Reynolds . The event will take place at the Kelmscott Hall and grounds on Sunday 27 May, 1pm- 4pm, and involve horse riding demonstrations, performances, local history and military displays.

Baroque by Candlelight, PSO St Matthew’s Concert, Saturday 12 May 2018 The City has partnered with Season’s Funerals to present the Baroque by Candlelight concert by the Perth Symphony Orchestra at St Matthew’s church on Saturday 12 May for the Armadale Arts Festival. There will be a 3pm Matinee and 7pm Evening concert, plus community cultural development workshops in local schools. Mr John Christmass OAM is the Patron of the event.

2.7 Indigenous Development

Full Service Schools Pilot at Armadale Senior High School The City’s Indigenous Development team has been consulted to assist with planning for a three- year pilot of a ‘youth and community service hub’ at Armadale Senior High School. The aim of the hub is to improve educational and social outcomes for families in the Armadale-Kelmscott region. Planning commenced in Semester 2, 2017 and it is envisaged to be fully implemented by Semester 1, 2019. Data has been collected about various indicators including education, employment, transport, income, family structure, disability, health and mental health conditions, health risk factors and early childhood development in the Armadale region.

Food Relief Framework, Armadale consultation The City’s Indigenous Development team attended a consultation regarding a new sector and state wide project, the WA Food Relief Framework. The aim of this project is to review and make recommendations about better ways of delivering relief to those who experience food insecurity, through a process that collectively represents the voice of the sector – providers, suppliers, recipients and other stakeholders. The session was an important opportunity for local providers to collaboratively brainstorm what’s working well and what else can we do to ensure a more sustainable sector that is best placed to meet the needs of those who experience food insecurity The Framework will also assist in supporting and sustaining existing and new partnerships and initiatives, which will in turn enhance the capacity and capability of the sector as a whole. Information Bulletin – Issue No. 6/2018 Page C-14 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

2.7 Indigenous Development (continued)

The Framework will be central to ensuring that the sector has an influential and coordinated role around policy, funding, services and systems, and advocacy as appropriate. Uniting the sector’s vision and voice, including the service users, will enable a more robust platform for advocating the needs of some of the most disadvantaged citizens in Western Australia and working together to devise ways to redress these. This Project is funded by Lotterywest, auspiced by WACOSS and overseen by a Working Group, comprising representatives from the sector.

Champion Centre Information and Yarning about Continence The Champion Centre held an Information and Yarning session about continence as we had received a grant from the Continence Foundation of Australia. The event was held at the Harold King Centre on 20 February.

The event was well attended by roughly 50+ community members and was supported by the local community and the Mayor attended the event in support. One of our main objectives of the event was to have a community education sharing session specifically target to Aboriginal community members to have access to continence support, resources and products and empower the community to make informed choices around their physical health needs and their children's, also to provide access to a continence assessor.

Dee from Bladder and Bowel Health Australia came out and gave a presentation and talk about Incontinence and Bowel and Bladder health. Also Sally Gilchrist from the Continence Foundation of Australia was able to engage with the community and also gave out information and resources on how the community can access services. Champion Centre also had a wide range of Incontinence products on the day for the community to access.

There were many benefits of the event, with the community now having a better understanding of bowel and bladder health, and they can speak to family members to discuss support and services around bowel and bladder health. This will help eliminate some of the shame where people continue to suffer in silence. They are now informed of how to access help and services and products and resources that are available to them. The event has created more awareness and has opened up discussions around healthier lifestyles.

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2.7 Indigenous Development (continued)

Harold King The Champion Centre is now running out of the Harold King Community Centre in Camillo. Our programs are up and running as follows: • Tuesdays we have our Playgroup from 10:30am – 2:30pm • Afterschool program with TWC is now held on a Wednesday afternoon 3:30 -4:40pm • Fridays we have our Driver Training Program from 9:30am – 2:30pm • 2nd Bite is held daily between 9:00 -11:30am

We have other programs in the works and we will let you know the details as they come to hand and there are rooms available for hire for functions if required. Our Staff welcome you to drop in and say Kaya (Hello) and have a yarn with the Team.

NAIDOC Planning The Champion Centre will be holding their Annual NAIDOC event at Memorial Park in Armadale on Tuesday 3 July 2018. The event is a family friendly event with entertainment for everyone. There will be live music, children’s rides, food and much more. We are still in the planning stages to what’s looking to be a great event, focusing on this year’s theme “Because of Her We Can”.

Indigenous Advancement Strategy Team Update Harmony Day On Wednesday 21 March 2018 the Champion Centre team hosted a celebration for Harmony Day in Armadale. This event was at Grovelands Primary School for children attending the Mundarda and Coolabaroo Child Care Centres, Save the Children Playgroup and Grovelands Primary School. Harmony Day is an annual celebration of Australia’s diversity and coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; this year’s theme for Harmony Day was Everyone Belongs. The children divided into groups to participate in arts and craft activities, a visit from Ranger Red and his native animals and enjoyed lots of fun with the bouncy castle. The celebrations provided an excellent opportunity for the children to experience a slice of cultural diversity and celebrate the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.

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2.7 Indigenous Development (continued)

Parent and Children Yarning Sessions Ms Dawn Wallam the Convenor of the newly formed Noongar Child Protection Council (NCPC) approached the Champion Centre team to assist with community consultation. On Thursday 22nd March a Yarning Circle was held for the community in which Elders and community members were present. The Council’s vision is “Standing up for our Kids”, and aims to ensure the rights of all Aboriginal children on Noongar Country are protected, and that our kids stay connected to families, community, culture, and country. The rates of Aboriginal children in and out of home care are currently one of the most pressing social justice issues in Australia. The NCPC is committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal children, young people, families, government and non-government services and communities to ensure all Aboriginal children are safe, and stay connected to their families. One of the many issues of concern is better support for young Aboriginal mothers and fathers who have babies, and keeping those families together. The Department of Communities, Child Protection and Family Support Services have set aside funding for a new Parent and Baby Support Service, and have asked the Noongar Child Protection Council, along with assistance from Professor Rhonda Marriott (Murdoch University – Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing; Lead Researcher Ngangk Yira: Aboriginal Health and Social Equity Research Group), to help engage Noongar people in yarning about what the service should be.

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3. Volunteer Services Updates

3.1 Volunteer Services

Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Management Success – Part 1

On 20 March 2018, Armadale Volunteer Services, in partnership with the City of Gosnells e-Volunteer hub presented Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Management Success – Part 1 to volunteer managers. This workshop was delivered by Dr Judy Esmond and discussed strategies, tips and techniques to make volunteer recruitment and programs successful. The session was hosted at Forrestdale Hall and attracted 29 volunteer managers from 21 community groups.

National Standards for Volunteer Involvement The next training session for volunteer managers will be an information session about implementing the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and getting to know how the eight Standards can be applied in real situations. The training session will again be delivered in partnership with the City of Gosnells e- Volunteer hub and will be held at the Huntingdale Community Centre. Facilitated by Volunteering WA this session will be held on Tuesday 1 May.

Training for Volunteers All volunteers living and/or volunteering in the City of Armadale will be invited to a training session on Tuesday 8 May. The volunteer workshop is titled Personal and Professional Boundaries and will be delivered in partnership with Rise Network.

This workshop will covers ways to:

• Maintain boundaries. • Seek to increase volunteers understanding of importance of personal and professional boundaries; • Identify any poor boundaries;

Bernie Spencer from Growth Focused will deliver the workshop.

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RECREATION SERVICES

1. Recreation Services Department Overview

The Recreation Services Team aims to build a safe, healthy and connected community through:

. Facility Management . Capacity Building . Health and Wellbeing Programs . Service Delivery

2. Recreation Services Team – Project Updates

2.1 Armadale Aquatic Centre Redevelopment

A number of key plans for the operations of the new Aquatic Centre are now in the final consultation phase, including the Aquatic Centre Business Plan, Workforce Plan and the Communications and Marketing Plan. These plans focus on the Centre business model, programs and services, and staffing structures for the new centre. In addition to this, work has commenced on the Armadale Arena Feasibility study, which will consider programs and services currently on offer at the Arena and provide recommendations as to how the centre may operate, post development of the Aquatic Centre.

3. Other Activities

3.1 Club Development

KidSport update 164 applications were approved in March 2018, bringing our first quarter approvals to 691, an increase of over 20% from quarter 1 last year. 115 clubs have received funding through the program so far in 2018, with the top five clubs primarily being football and soccer:

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3.1 Club Development (continued)

International Women’s Day To celebrate International Women’s Day, the City hosted an International Women’s Day breakfast, for the hard working female volunteers within the sporting clubs and organisations in the City of Armadale. The morning was designed to influence and inspire female leaders and role models in the community, by inviting two very successful female leaders – West Australian Cricket Association (WACA) CEO – Christina Matthews and Volleyball WA CEO – Robyn Kuhl to speak.

3.2 Community Facilities

Community Facility bookings show a decrease in comparison to March 2017, this is a direct result of the scheduled and unscheduled closure of Armadale District Hall, Bakers House and reduced use at Harold King being the relocation point for Champion Centre.

Relocation of Groups in other Community Facilities The last five months has seen a number of facilities close for upgrades, Bakers House for two months for floor replacement through to Armadale Hall for major renovations. With over 70 regular users of the City’s facilities the Community Facilities Officers have relocated 57% of groups to an alternate facility in this time, with an average of 52 bookings a week affected.

Autism Association of WA Upon Bakers House being reopened, the Autism Association will be utilising two rooms for two full days a week, for an autism specific early intervention program. This will be the first time the association has had a presence in the City of Armadale.

Quarter 1 2018 Regular User Groups The City had 31 paying regular user groups utilising 14 facilities. Figures show 59% of user groups are on the standard rate with 41% receiving the subsidised community rate. Note these figures do not include sporting club usage.

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3.3 Armadale Arena

RSPCA WA Community Day of Action – 14 March 2018

The Armadale Community Action Day was held for the first time at the Armadale Arena on Wednesday the 14th of March 2018 between 12.30-3.00pm. Feedback from the RSPCA was that the location was perfect.

Promotion: included an electronic sign board set up on Forrest Road, RSPCA Facebook advertising for the event and they arranged for stories to be printed in the local newspaper.

Attendees: As expected, the event was popular with at least 200 people attending the event. Almost half of the attendees found out about the event through Facebook, 20% through the electronic message board, and to a lesser degree through the local paper.

Outcomes: The vet staff were busy doing around 60 free health checks on dogs and 16 clients were booked in for discounted surgeries through South Metropolitan TAFE. The staff and volunteers assisted members of the public with the handing out of flea and worming treatment, pet food, and giving general advice. The Microchipping stand was very popular, with Vets being able to microchip 33 dogs and puppies. The RSPCA were pleased to find out 70% of pets were sterilised, and over 80% were vaccinated.

Demographics: The RSPCA’s survey found out that almost half of attendees were aged 40-59. Almost 50% were unemployed, 30% worked part time, and the remaining 20% were retired or on a pension. They reported that this event reached their target audience perfectly.

RSPCA WA applied succesfully for a Community Grant from the City of Armadale and the $500 helped towards the costs of the event.The events success was a collaborative effort between Armadale Arena staff, Rangers Services staff , RSPCA, 1 volunteer and Vet staff from South Metropolitan TAFE which consisted of 3 vets, several vet nurses and approximately 10-12 vet nursing students.

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Group Fitness This month we had our special St Paddy's day classes on Sat 17th March, the room was decorated by the crèche children and we wore our green to celebrate. Sam took the classes which were Fusion Step / War and Fusion Rip / Transform.

Health Club Gym has been abuzz with our 2km Rowing Challenge, 25 people attempted the challenge and many joined in who weren't keen to put their names on the board. Creating comradery and a little bit of competition between members and staff.

Yoga in the Park March concluded this years Yoga in the Park with a total turn out of 276 participants for the 2 months and 8 sessions, providing a great positive promotion for the City of Armadale, Armadale Arena and showcasing the beautiful Memorial Park. The evening sessions were more popular, displaying the possiblity of a permanent evening class to cater for these participants. Our Yoga instructors who conducted the sessions, have been great representatives for the Arena and the programs. 7 day memberships were passed out for promotional purposes, to try and capture potential new members. A survey was handed around to participants to find out how far our reach was, with 1 participant coming from High Wycombe, 31% of the surveys not specifying where they came from and 18% of participants coming from Armadale.

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3.4 Recreation Services Statistics – March 2018

Arena Attendances 2017/18 Yoga in the Park Participants

8000 50 40 40 6000 30 23 4000 20 13 2017 8 8 7 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2000 2018 0 0 Byford Hilbert Camillo Baldivis Morley Gosnells Kelmscott Brookdale Unknown Harrisdale Wungong Armadale Mt Richon Bedfordale Kalamunda Roleystone Champion L Seville Grove High Wycombe Hammond Park Hammond

Community Facility Bookings Community v Standard Regular 1000 Hire 800 excluding Sport Clubs

600 $10,000.00 2017 400 $5,000.00 2018 $- 200

0 Standard Community

Closed Community Facility Bookings Groups Bookings Facility Closed Notes Affected affected/week Includes Greendale Centre regular Armadale Hall Jan-18 13 15 user groups Though reopened, CFO’s had done Kelmscott Hall Oct-17 6 8 inductions at alternate facilities Does not include Child Health Bakers House Mar-18 14 19 Nurse MOU for 3 rooms Only partially closed for hire Harold King Dec-17 8 10 – Champion Centre relocation

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LIBRARY SERVICES

1. Library Services Overview

The Library Services Department provides libraries for leisure, pleasure, inspiration and lifelong learning.

Libraries Service Offering:

. Literacy . Learning . Creative, cultural . Technology awareness, digital literacy

2. Statistical Performance Indicators March 2018

The Library Department’s statistical performance indicators report for the month of March, 2018, is listed below for each of the City’s libraries.

Although overall library usage remains significantly reduced, the confidence and goodwill of computer users is slowly being restored and usage figures for March show a continued increase on previous months.

Statistics Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove Online February 2018 Hours of operation 275 201 201 Visitors (door 17162 5521 4378 counter) New members 218 52 72 Current members 17760 5549 4708 Issues (i.e. Loans) 10792 5608 5138 1693 Reference enquiries 1912 1024 1020 Volunteers/hours 6/9 5/15 -/- PCRes sessions 1984 596 612 Wifi usage 2056 358 313 Selfcheck loans 5344 0 913

Website/Catalogue 2963/2267 visits Stock 2284/2003 added/deleted Community 45/863 engagement sessions/attendance

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2. Statistical Performance Indicators March 2018 (continued)

New Borrowers July 2017 - March 2018 Current Members July 2017 - March 2018 30,000 3,500

3,000 25,000

2,500 2018 20,000 2,000 2017 2018 15,000 1,500 2017 1,000 10,000

500 5,000 0 Armadale Kelmscott Seville Total 0 Grove Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove Total

Computer Use July 2017 - March 2018 Wifi Use July 2017 - March 2018 35,000 50,000 30,000 25,000 40,000 20,000 30,000 15,000 2018 PC 2018 10,000 20,000 Wifi 2017 PC 2017 5,000 Wifi 0 10,000 0 ArmadaleKelmscott Seville Total Grove

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3. Activities and Community Information Sessions

51 sessions, both regular and special were held during the month. A total of 972 people participated in these activities.

In any month regular sessions could include: story time, Baby Rhyme Time, school holiday programs, English conversation classes, reading & writing groups, computer training sessions, 3D printing workshops, games mornings and the Men’s Social Group. Special sessions could include: workshops, author talks, workshops, presentations, demonstrations, specialist programs, and community information sessions.

14 children, teachers, parents, or community members were reached through one external visit to schools, childcare centres, and community facilities or events.

For adults and seniors:

Workshops and presentations

Topic: Upcycling the ragbag Presenter: Nirala Hunt Date: 16 March 2018 Venue: Kelmscott Library No. Attending: 17

Nirala Hunt presented an excellent hands-on craft session which encouraged recycling and creativity. The participants thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were keen to attend similar events in the future. A display of craft books proved popular with many of the attendees. Of particular note were three intellectually disabled people who participated and really enjoyed the social interaction.

Topic: Astronomy Presenter: Chris Marr Date: 21 March 2018 Venue: Armadale Library No. Attending: 32

An enthralled audience stayed an extra half hour to enjoy the informative and interesting talk by Chris Marr of the Astronomical Society of Western Australia.

Chris fielded many questions during his visual presentation and many people in the audience thanked him and the Library for organising the event. A selection of books on astronomy was on display for people to borrow after the talk.

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Topic: Numerology Presenter: Judith K Date: 12th March 2018 Venue: Kelmscott Library No. Attending: 27

Comments:

Judith K is a medium and professional counsellor working on a spiritual level and her Numerology talk is the first in a two part presentation at Kelmscott Library.

Judith was a clear and concise speaker and the content of her talk was eagerly received by the note taking audience, many of whom will attend the second session.

There were requests for Judith to return later in the year to talk on different subjects so this has been noted and will be included in the programme if possible. The event booked out well in advance with considerable numbers on the waiting list – in future we would host a talk of this nature at the larger Armadale Library space due to its obvious appeal.

Topic: Urban Art with Streets of Perth Presenter: Nikki and Duncan Atack Date: 14 March 2018 Venue: Armadale Library No. Attending: 43

Comments:

Nikki and Duncan Atack from ‘The Streets of Perth’ gave a colourful and fascinating presentation on the amazing Urban Art found in the Perth area.

They explained how they worked and what their aims were and it became clear to the large and enthusiastic audience that their work in promoting these works of art is indeed a very valuable community resource.

City of Armadale artworks were included as well as some regional pieces such as Wheatbelt grain silo murals. The artist of one outstanding artwork featured in the presentation was in the audience to the delight of the presenters and the audience who gave him a round of applause.

The refreshments were very welcome and many of the attendees commented on what an excellent evening it had been. There is clearly an appetite for further talks on the Arts in the libraries.

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4. Other library matters of interest

The State Government has released the WA Public Libraries Strategy which is the result of research and consultation through the Public Libraries Working Group and with stakeholders including local government authorities. This document is part of the Government’s Service Priority Review, aimed at reforming the way services are delivered to the Western Australian community,

Five priority actions are identified: . A new model to support public library service delivery in WA; . A new model to support regional and remote library services to ensure equal access to library services across the State; . Improved governance systems, including the development of new legislation to guide public library services; . A system to measure and assess the impact and value of public library services on individuals and communities: and . A single access card and management system that would allow users to borrow an item at any public library in WA.

HERITAGE SERVICES

1. Statistical Performance Indicators

The Heritage Department’s statistical performance indicators report for the month of March 2018.

Heritage Department Year to date statistics – February 2018 2017 Visitor Numbers: 3,325 2,854 The number of visitors to History House Museum, Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum and the Birtwistle Local Studies Library Education Programs: 1,693 1,478 The number of students and teachers interacted with through the Museum’s Australian Curriculum based education programs, both incursions and excursions, as well as the Museum in a Box (MiaB) program . Public Programs: 390 460 The number of people attending talks, workshops, exhibition openings, school holiday programs, presentations and other events. Reference and Research: 431 439 The number of reference enquiries responded to, or major research undertaken in response to all public enquiries received (volunteer hours may assist with the research). Volunteer Hours: 2,677 2,335 The number of volunteer hours spent on customer service, data entry, conservation tasks, family history assistance, oral history recording and transcribing and other duties.

The visitor numbers, (to the Museum in particular), correlate to the current temporary exhibition and any official opening or public programs associated with the exhibitions. Information Bulletin – Issue No. 6/2018 Page C-28 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

The number of students and teachers interacted with in the Education programs is dependent upon the school year, with some school terms being more popular for visits by schools, depending on curriculum and timetabling.

2. Birtwistle Local Studies Library Projects and activities

Oral History . Interviews recorded with Caroline Lewis and Adrian Loos.

Research requests Research requests in the Local Studies department during February included: . Articles from the Comment News in relation to the Kelmscott Squash Club . Information on trees along the walk trail at Gerald Russell Reserve . Images of the old Armadale Primary School; 1970s era. . Information on local watchmakers including Guenter Best. . History of the Avard Family of Armadale by Avards from the eastern states. . Background information on the family of Austin Bingham during WW1 . A cub-scout group enquired about the route of the Armadale - Jandakot railway. . A query regarding Ivor Birtwistle family descendants. . Photographs of Araluen for a heritage Rose conference, Albany late 2018 . Photos of the construction of Minnawarra Park & lake . Location & history of Old Bull n Bush (on going). . Photos requested for the Wildflower Association exhibition in History House Museum and the conference being hosted in Armadale in June (organiser: Kim Fletcher)

Birtwistle Wiki Names are being checked against the Armadale and Kelmscott memorials with regard to updating the names on the tablets. Many are not there but should be and several are there but shouldn’t be.

Family History The attendance numbers at the regular Family Tree Group meetings have been increasing and different faces are appearing seeking assistance at the Tuesday and Thursday sessions.

Donations . A photograph circa 1925 of Mrs Gibbs’ Tea Rooms, which were located on Eleventh Avenue almost opposite the Armadale Railway Station. . More images of the Aquatic Centre and Armadale Aqua Slides, 2003 – 2015 . A brief history of the Albert Price family in Armadale

FOCUS 2018 The entry period for this local history photographic competition operated for the entirety of March. For this year’s theme ‘The City at Play’, there were 51 entries received.

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Other Birtwistle Local Studies Library matters of interest

Local History Practitioner Group meeting The BLS Librarian and assistant Librarian attended this meeting on 14 March, held at the Vincent Library and Local History Centre. The speakers were Dr Fiona Bush on behalf of Heritage & Archaeology presenting an overview of the heritage registration process, and Pauline Joseph from the Australian Society of Archivists (WA) on SRO advocacy activities.

Migrants in Kelmscott history to WA History Teachers’ conference A PowerPoint presentation was created with captions and photographs giving a simple history of the migrants who came to Kelmscott from the early 1900s through to the 1980s. This was submitted to the WA History Teachers’ Association for inclusion on their website as an online resource for schools studying local history.

3. History House Museum

Projects and Activities:

Collection and donations

Exhibitions Jack de Vos: A Retrospective This exhibition remains very popular with over 200 people visiting the museum to see it in February. The exhibition will be closing on Sunday April 22.

Wildflower Society Exhibition The curator continues to work with members of the Armadale Branch of the Wildflower Society of Western Australia in developing the next exhibition at History House. This exhibition will open on Sunday April 29.

Noongar Gallery Redevelopment Project Work is continuing on this project with Denise Cook collecting and recording stories for the exhibition and Brothaboy designer Andrew Taylor developing artworks for the project.

150th Anniversary of the end of convict Transportation to Western Australia History House continues to work with other local governments to develop a travelling exhibition focussing on the contribution made my convicts to local communities. History House will focus on the contribution of Charles Fancote and James Allen who were convicts who settled in the City of Armadale and contributed to the development of the district in the mid to late 1800s.

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Education Programs

School Visits St John Bosco College Year 2s visited the Museum to participate in the Anzac Day program.

MiaB Our Domestic Life 1 went out to South East Metro Language Development Centre.

School Incursions The Education Officer visited Harrisdale Senior High School over 3 days to present the Anzac program. There were 11 presentations to 18 classes of Year 7s and Year 8s.

Programs – General Information The Museum has trialled a targeted marketing strategy in March for our program Anzacs. This has resulted in two visits to the Museum by schools and 21 presentations in schools.

4. Other History House Museum Matters of Interest

GLAM Digital Access Workshop The History House curator attended this workshop which focussed on the benefits and methods of digitising heritage collections. The curator was also asked to give a 15 minute presentation on how the City of Armadale is digitising its moveable heritage and making it available to the wider public via digital platforms.

Mundijong Caledonian Society Archive Material History House recently handed on a collection of archival material from the Mundijong Caledonian Society that it had been holding to the Mundijong Library. This collection had never been entered into the museum collection due to its significance to the Mundijong area. After consultation with the History Reference Group the collection was transferred to the Mundijong Library. Original documents with a strong significance to the City were kept including correspondence with Mayors, hiring price lists for Armadale Hall and ephemera associated with local businesses.

Armadale Arts Festival The museum curator will once again work with the City’s Events team to develop a tactile tour for the Minnawarra Art Award. The Museum is also planning an event for the festival which will involve interpreting old records and how music has changed over the decades.

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RANGER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Animal Control

Dogs Ranger Services received Five hundred and Sixty Six (566) requests for assistance during the report period. The primary focus of Ranger Services is managing the response to the community for requests for service.

Cats Since the implementation of the Cat Act 2011 (WA), all domestic cats within the City have to be micro chipped, registered and sterilised. As the Cat Act was implemented to deal with feral cats, the Rangers have a trapping program with our community. If a member of the public has an issue with an unidentified cat, we will arrange for trapping to occur. If a cat is found to be owned, we will do everything to attempt to get the cat home before we impound it.

Ranger Services received 117 requests for assistance during this report period.

Vehicles

Parking Parking restrictions, education and enforcement are ongoing for our City Centre and schools. Since school returned for this year we have identified that parking issues are starting to increase in Harrisdale and Piara Waters areas. We have been working with our engineering team to provide the community with suitable solutions to the parking enquiries we are receiving. These issues are due to the community members not being aware of the parking laws to deal with parking on a footpath, parking close to an intersection, parking to cause obstruction (especially in alleyways, small streets at the rear of properties in cottage block area's) and other general offences.

Ranger Service attended to 262 matters relating to the unlawful parking of vehicles during this report period.

Litter

Ranger Services have received a number of complaints, from concerned members of the community, regarding household rubbish being deposited onto reserves and road verges throughout the district. Keeping roadsides, reserves and other areas litter free is a major focus of the City of Armadale and Rangers are continuously identifying and infringing litter offenders.

Fire & Emergency Services

Prevention There were 84 enquires relating to fire during the February report period; these matters were principally related to reports of fire hazards on private property.

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Statistics – March 2018

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Information Bulletin Issue No. 6/2018 Inside this Issue

Correspondence WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News ...... COR 1 & Papers Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News ...... COR 19

Issue 6 – 19 April 2018 City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report

City Projects

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Piara Waters (South) Shared Primary In Progress 99% Project reached practical completion in March. Minor defect 01/03/2018 School/Community Use Project rectification work currently underway.

Completed 5% COMPLETED Completed Abbey Road Short Stay Accommodation Reported to March City Strategy committee.

The City will continue efforts to identify opportunities to facilitate development of short-stay accommodation in Armadale

Aquatic Centre Redevelopment In Progress 9% Geothermal bore complete with contractor expected to demobilize from 1/02/2019 site in early April. Construction on track.

A rmadale District Hall Refurbishment In Progress 20% Contract awarded to McCorkell Constructions. Commencement 30/12/2018 th scheduled for 16 April, with practical completion anticipated in December 2018.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report

Technical Services

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Nicholson Road Duplication (Op-32-12) In Progress 90% An alternative alignment of the water main is being explored on the June eastern side of Nicholson Road through the adjoining development 2019 Nicholson Road. In principal agreement of the proposed realignment has been given by the Water Corporation. The developer is currently assessing the funding implications of the proposed alignment, and arrangements are expected to be finalised within the next month. Completion of the installation of the water main and the landscaping of Nicholson Road is expected during the 2018/19 financial year, with installation of the landscaping elements subject to seasonal conditions following the installation of the water main. Greendale Centre Upgrade Completed 100% Handover has taken place with Greendale Village and the lease has Completed commenced.

Business continuity finalised. The tender is to be advertised in May Champion Centre & Seville Grove Library In Progress 20% Dec 2018 2018, with a report recommending the successful tenderer to be

presented for Council’s consideration at its 25 June 2018 meeting.

Kelmscott Hall Upgrade In Progress 15% Investigations during the design phase have uncovered a number of September additional items which are anticipated to require rectification with 2019 additional cost requirements. These relate to flooring replacement, ceiling and roof replacement as well as additional asbestos materials.

These have been reported to Council and given the increased scope of the project, the upgrades to the hall were considered as part of the City’s Master Plan project assessments with a report on this matter being considered by Council at its 12 March 2018 Meeting. Kelmscott Hall was endorsed as the first priority of the City’s Master Planning projects and the funding for the complete revised scope of the upgrades will be considered during Council’s 2018/19 budget deliberations.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report

Planning

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Review and Update the Local Planning In Progress 67% In August 2016 the WAPC endorsed the Local Planning Strategy / 30/10/2018 Strategy(S-41-12) (JR) Scheme Review report which the City published. The second stage comprising of reviewing and updating the Town Planning Scheme statutory Text, Map and Policy documents is underway through various TPS Amendments and the initiation of the Armadale Strategic Metropolitan City Centre Structure Plan (ASMCCSP).

A Councilors briefing was held on the 6 December 2017 to receive the preferred land use and development scenario for the Armadale City Centre. The City received the draft Structure Plan, Design Guidelines (Local Planning Policy), Car Parking Strategy and supporting technical documents from the project team which have been finalised. The Structure Plan and supporting strategies / technical documents will be presented to Council in April 2018 seeking their consent to formally advertise the documents for broader public consultation. Public consultation is expected to take place in May and June 2018. The City is preparing a business case to support the City’s preferred development option to sink the Armadale Train Station as part of the Metronet project to extend the Armadale to Byford line. A supporting communications strategy has also been prepared to ensure appropriate engagement and support from Federal and State Government Members of Parliament and State Government Agencies such as Metronet.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Public Open Space Strategy (S-15-01) In Progress 85% Precinct E and H - One property to be sold in Precinct E and two 30/10/2018 properties to be sold in Precinct H, prior to expenditure proposals being prepared.

Precincts N & F – Final lots sold. Workshop held with Councillors on 21 February 2017 to consider Precinct F & N POS Strategy (expenditure proposals). Precinct N has been adopted by Council in July 2017 and Precinct F in August 2017.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report

Planning

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Pries Park Road Strategic Land Asset In Progress 35% Council resolved August 22, 2011 to request WAPC initiate a 30/12/2018 (S-26-08) (JR) Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) amendment to zone Lot 33 Pries Park Place to Urban. The Department of Planning would not allow the

City to identify the locality for future urban in its Local Planning Strategy. In part 5 of its March 2015 resolution to adopt the Revised Local Planning Strategy, Council reiterated its 2011 request that the WAPC initiate the MRS amendment. This has not occurred, however, the City’s submission & presentation on the draft Perth and Peel Sub- Regional Planning Frameworks was successful and the WAPC reinstated the Pries Park Road/Connell Avenue Precinct as an Urban Investigation Area for future urban development in the final South Metropolitan Peel Sub-Regional Structure Plan released in March 2018. The Department of Planning is currently working on an implementation plan for the frameworks and the City will proceed to bring its Local Planning Strategy into line with the intent of the framework.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report

Planning

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Wungong Urban Project In Progress 35% The MRA has approved Structure Plans for Precincts 1A, 1B, C, D,E, F, 30/06/2025 (MRA Planning Area) (S-28-01) K and J. To date, over 1500 lots have been created. The preparation of the Cell G and H Structure Plans is ongoing and it’s anticipated that they will be ready for formal consideration by late 2018.

A meeting was held on the 21 October 2016 led by the MRA with the City and landowners in attendance to workshop the review of the Wungong DCS. After placing the review of the DCS on hold until June 2017, the MRA has recommenced the process and has been engaging with key landowners and the City on finalizing the review. Several workshops have been held in March and April 2018 with the City, MRA and key project landowners to progress the review of the DCS.

The City is actively involved in this process and has been presenting on key items such as future population projections and Community infrastructure (including size and number of sporting ovals) to ensure the DCS is adequately scoped to cater for the anticipated increase in population in the project area since the original Masterplan for the area was developed. Further presentations on landscaping and road infrastructure will take place in April and May 2018.

The process to prepare the Cell F District Centre (Activity Centre Structure Plan) is underway. The City and MRA have been in consultation with landowners to develop a preferred plan before it is formally lodged to the MRA for consideration.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report

Planning

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Kelmscott Redevelopment In Progress 45% MRA has advised of its continuing commitment to progressing 30/12/2018 (MRA Planning Area) (S-12-01) planning in Kelmscott. MRA is currently arranging to transfer management of the Station Master's House from the PTA to the MRA.

The MRA has completed investigations in traffic, macro-economic and engineering studies to support a final report and a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Kelmscott Town Centre.

MRA and the City are working with PTA to develop options for the ‘grade separation’ crossing. Work is ongoing with an anticipated preferred option to be developed for implementation.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report

Planning

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

North Forrestdale Future Planning In Progress 51% Major DCP projects anticipated to be progressed in the short to 30/06/2022 (S-8-01) medium term include:

• The Harrisdale East shared use Community and Sporting Facility - completed. • The Piara Waters (South) shared use Community and Sporting Facility - Tender documentation currently being prepared. • Continuation of the staged upgrade of Nicholson Road from Warton Road to Armadale Road. • The second stage of the Balannup Drain realignment within Lot 5000 Reilly Road and associated revegetation and landscaping. • Balannup Road land acquisitions and preliminary planning for construction of the Balannup Road upgrade. • Implementation of the North Forrestdale Sampling and Analysis Plan. • Further upgrades to the facilities at Alfred and William Skeet District Ovals. • Construction of Skeet Road between Keane Road and the North Boundary of the Harrisdale Primary School site. • Construction of the Armadale / Wright Road Intersection. • Inclusion of SP Balannup, SP Hatch and SP Shepherd into Development Contribution Area No. 3 along with associated new common infrastructure items.

The Annual review of the DCP for the 2017/18 financial year has been completed. Following public consultation of the proposed values and draft Infrastructure Cost Schedule for public comment, Council considered and approved the changes at its meeting on the 20th March 2018.

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Strategic Projects – Progress Report

Community Services

Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

Wungong Regional Recreation Reserve In Progress 5% A concept plan of the entire Regional Recreation Reserve site (approx. Stage 1 40ha) which breaks down to two main components; 30/06/2020 • 30% of the total area required to meet the immediate needs of the new Wungong population (Called- Wungong District Playing Fields, this component is included in the Wungong DCS area and

the project that is in the LTFP)

• 70% of the total area that would serve a much larger regional catchment (currently unfunded and not in the LTFP) The District Playing Fields component is proposed for delivery in 2 stages as outlined in CS102/12/16: Stage 1 – currently proposed that construction commences 2019 though this will be reviewed as part of the next LTFP review, stage 2 – beyond the 15 horizon of the current LTFP. Funding for stage 1 is included in the current LTFP. Additional funds are required for stage 2 and are being sought as part of the Wungong DCS review which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2018. Advocacy underway to the state government regarding separate funding for the regional component. The City is in discussion with the Department of Water regarding water supply options for this project.

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City of Armadale

Strategic Projects – Progress Report Key Responsibilities Status % Complete Progress Comments Comp Date

City Centre Activation In Progress 75% • City Centre Activation Plan reported to Council in March 2018, 30/12/2017 recommitted to Community Services for April 2018.

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Information Bulletin Page CS-11 City Strategy – Outstanding Matters Report

CITY STRATEGY COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS March 2018 ITEM Directorate ACTION / STATUS

Report Update – Property Lease Rentals Corporate Report to be presented to the [Refer CS58/8/17 of 28 August 2017) Services June 2018 City Strategy Committee. Requested an update on when Property Lease Rentals Report will be presented. (Cr Wielinga)

March 2018

Information Bulletin Page CS-12 City Strategy – Tourism

Information Bulletin Page CS-13 City Strategy – Donations

DONATIONS Month Name Donat Amount Donation purpose ion type* Jul-17 Bryan Adams 1 $150 Australian Indoor Cricket Championships Jul-17 Rorke Miles 1 $150 12U World Baseball Cup Jul-17 T Taiatini-Adams 1 $150 Donation Jul-17 J Williams 1 $150 Donation Jul-17 Dale Christian 1 $150 CoA Scholarship School Jul-17 Cecil Andrews 1 $150 CoA Scholarships - Cecil Andrews Senior High School Jul-17 Free Reformed 1 $150 COA Scholarship - Kevin Br School Association Aug-17 Hohepa Taiatini 1 $150 12 & Under State Squad NRL WA Galvin-Dawson Aug-17 Caitlin Williams 1 $150 2017 Super Nationals Indoor Netball Championships Aug-17 J Bennett 1 $150 2017 15U National Netball Championships Aug-17 Cecil Andrews 1 $900 Donation Senior High School (6 students) Aug-17 Sonia Murray - John 1 $150 CoA Scholarship Wollaston Anglican Community Aug-17 Amelia -Jordan 1 $150 2017 Australian Junior Volleyball Onamade Championship WA State Team Aug-17 D Pickering 1 $150 2017 National Masters Hockey Championships Aug-17 Lariska Boon 1 $150 Prime Gymnastics International Competition Aug-17 Madeline Morgan - 1 $150 CoA Scholarships Southern Hills Christian College Aug-17 K Hurford 1 $150 West Australian School Swimming Team Aug-17 Perth PCYC (7 4 $382 Cirkus Bisirkus - 7 tickets students) Aug-17 Armadale Senior 1 $150 CoA Scholarships High School Aug-17 Tevita Ali- Bene't 1 $150 West Australian Schools 12s Rugby League Team Aug-17 Jamie Mul - 1 $150 COA Scholarships Roleystone Community College Sep-17 Angelina Good- 1 $150 2018 Canoe Sprint National Gearne Championships Sep-17 Elizabeth, Clare & 1 $450 2018 Canoe Sprint National Gabrielle Championships Information Bulletin Page CS-14 City Strategy – Donations O'Callaghan Sep-17 Abel Jin 1 $150 WA Junior State Squash Team Sep-17 Taylor & Brittney 1 $500 2017 State Irish Dancing Championships Pymm Sep-17 Hannah Lane 1 $250 2017 State Irish Dancing Championships Sep-17 Rebecca Horrocks 1 $250 West Australian Womens Ice Hockey Team Sep-17 Sonny Kani 1 $250 West Australian Schools Touch Football Team Sep-17 Sinead Collins 1 $250 2017 State Irish Dancing Championships Sep-17 Mayson Hill 1 $250 National Championships Western Force U16s Team Sep-17 Makirah Miller- 1 $350 Marlee Netball International Festival Lewis Oct-17 Connie Wetherilt 1 $250 AASCF Nationals Oct-17 Kelmscott Baseball 4 $500 A Day of Culture and Baseball Club Oct-17 Malakai Dean 1 $250 Under 15 Boys Regional Softball Championship Oct-17 Aaryan Taylor 1 $250 Under 17 Boys National Championships Oct-17 Sowillo Community 4 $1,000 Sowillo Sports Carnival High School Oct-17 Jordyn Dekkers 1 $250 2017 Austalian Figure Skating Championships Oct-17 Tameeka Cotte 1 $250 AASCF Nationals Oct-17 Kereopa Thomas 1 $250 Western Australian Regional Boys U15s squad Oct-17 Chloe Calyon 1 $350 Marlee Netball International Festival Nov-17 Teresa Miller 1 $350 Marlee Netball International Festival Nov-17 Natsha Oakley 1 $350 Marlee Netball International Festival Nov-17 Nakyeta Nicholls 1 $350 Marlee Netball International Festival Nov-17 Teneale Nicholls 1 $350 Marlee Netball International Festival Nov-17 Jamie Hodges 1 $250 Junior Indoor Netball Nationas Nov-17 Jorja & Courtey 1 $500 2017 Australian Figure Skating Rayner Championships Nov-17 Chanelle Myburgh 1 $250 2017 Australian All Schools Championships Nov-17 Rotary Clubs of 1 $480 World Festival of Magic x 8 tickets West Perth Nov-17 Layla Anderson 1 $250 AASCF Nationals Nov-17 Chelsea & Tahlia 1 $500 AASCF Nationals Agostino Nov-17 Mirinda Papertalk 1 $250 Under 17s Girls National Championships Nov-17 Sophie Hill 1 $250 2017 Australian Figure Skating Championships Nov-17 Jasmyn Catalano 1 $350 Extreme Cheer Allstars Nov-17 Tahlia Dhu 1 $250 Australian Indigenous Netball Championships Dec-17 Frank Reynolds 1 $250 Indoor U21 Mens State Hockey Team Information Bulletin Page CS-15 City Strategy – Donations Dec-17 Myles & Michaela 1 $500 2017 Australian Figure Skating Law Championships Dec-17 Isabella Bolesta 1 $350 All Star Summit Championships Dec-17 Shevana Pado 1 $250 2017 Australian All Schools Championships Dec-17 Isabelle Hartley 1 $350 All Star Summit Championships Dec-17 Patrick Murphy 1 $250 2017 Australian All Schools Championships Dec-17 Manaaki Tai 1 $250 Open Mix Netball Nationals Jan-18 Izabelle Anderson 1 $250 SESMA 13s Softball Competition Jan-18 Courtney Heinze 1 $250 Australian Athletics Championships Jan-18 Tyson Williams 1 $150 2018 BMX Australia National Championships Jan-18 Eythan Yeoh 1 $350 World Floorball Championships Jan-18 Nicholas Yeoh 1 $350 World Floorball Championships Jan-18 Mackenzie Halden 1 $350 Summit Championships- International Junior World Cheerleading Feb-18 Kenneth Briggs 1 $350 AAU Tournament USA Feb-18 Ryan & Josh 1 $500 2018 Australian Junior Athletics Myburgh Championships Feb-18 Alyssa Seow 1 $350 International AACSF Dance Competition Feb-18 Sienna & Jarvis 1 $500 BMX National Series 3 Competition Sharp Feb-18 Cooper Morrow 1 $150 BMX National Championships Feb-18 Lisa McBurney 1 $250 Drilldance National Championships Feb-18 Sharon Murray 1 $250 Drilldance National Championships Feb-18 Sharnie Nile 1 $250 Drilldance National Championships Feb-18 Shayla, Blake & 1 $450 BMX National Championships Kieren Winwood Feb-18 Taj & Imogen 1 $300 BMX National Championships Hamilton Mar-18 Karisma Nash 1 $250 West Coast Mixed and Mens Netball Nationals Mar-18 Elizabeth Pau'u 1 $250 Under 16s Girls State Squad- Rugby League Mar-18 Hamish Buick 1 $250 2018 National Touch League Mar-18 Olivia Miller 1 $250 2018 Australian Junior Athletics Championships Mar-18 RSPCA 4 $500 RSPC Armadale Community Action Day Mar-18 Kavya Ranaweera 1 $250 Australian Little Athletics Championships Mar-18 Lions Cancer 4 $500 Special Children's Big Day Out Institute Mar-18 Kendrayah Papertalk 1 $250 Waerley Association Softball Tournament Mar-18 Taylah Pedder 1 $250 Waerley Association Softball Tournament

Information Bulletin Page CS-16 City Strategy – Donations

COMMUNITY GRANTS 2017/18 ROUND 1 Armadale Masters Swimming Club $952 Carradine Choir $386 Cecil Andrews- Police Rangers $1,000 Communicare- HIPPY Australia $0 Forrestdale Little Athletics $1,000 Malayalee Association WA $1,000 Redback Floorball Club $1,000 Riverdale Childcare& Coommunity Assoc $1,000 Royal Life Saving Society WA Inc $995 Seville Dragons Junior Basketball/Netball Club $1,000 $8,333

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS Organisation Amount Granted Australian Assoc for Environmental Education WA 20,000* (Little Green Steps) $9,000 (2017/18) $10,500* Bedfordale Connect - Bedfordale Bush Markets $4000 (2017/18) Cecil Andrews SHS P&C – Armadale Robotics $17,000 Club Constable Care Child Safety Foundation $13,000 $17,000*(this Crossways Community Services (2016) year) Fragmented Artists $5,000 Headspace Armadale $2,000 Hope Community Services $13,000 Minnawarra House $5,000 Neighbourhood Watch Armadale $8,000 Parkerville Children & YouthCARE $8,000 Perth Indonesian Community $2,000 Sideffect Australia Limited $18,000 Starick House $5000*(2017/18) Wirrapanda Foundation $10,000 YouthCARE $19,000 TOTAL 137,000 Information Bulletin Page CS-17 City Strategy – Rates Report RATES DEBTORS REPORT

YEAR ENDING 31 March 2018

2016/2017 2017/2018 VARIATION % Annual Rate Billing (including services, charges) 79,800,297 85,937,978 6,137,681 7.7%

Rates & Charges Billed (year to date) 82,464,605 87,653,334 5,188,729 6.3%

No of rateable properties (as at report date) 35,389 36,518 1,129 3.2%

Property Numbers on Differing Payment Options No. Paid in Full by 1st due payment date 14,020 13,719 (301) -2.1% (2) instalments 2,164 2,261 97 4.5% (4) instalments 8,886 8,886 0 0.0% Annual direct debit 8,370 9,242 872 10.4% Special arrangements 86 126 40 46.5% Pensioner Deferments 293 334 41 14.0% Interim Rates 556 506 (50) -9.0% Recovery as at 30 June 279 512 233 83.5% *Payment Option Pending 735 932 197 26.8% 35,389 36,518 1,129 3.2% *NB: Ratepayers have until the due date of 9 September 2016 to select their payment option

Unpaid Rates & Charges (by payment method) $ Deferred Rates by Eligible Persons 532,324 557,227 24,903 4.7% Instalment options 769,492 1,036,378 266,886 34.7% Annual Direct Debit 0 0 0 0.0% Special arrangements 127,715 162,934 35,219 27.6% Interim Rates 346,856 381,804 34,948 10.1% Recovery Action 899,174 1,385,274 486,100 54.1% Payment Option Pending 993,716 1,121,670 127,954 12.9% Total $Rates Unpaid 3,669,277 4,645,287 976,010 26.6% % of Billed Unpaid 4.6% 5.4%

Unpaid Rates & Charges (by charge type) $ Rates Current 2,306,426 3,092,415 785,989 34.1% Arrears 346,624 390,571 43,948 12.7% Waste Charges Current 191,384.47 267,207 75,823 39.6% Arrears 39,451 59,887 20,436 51.8% Pool Inspections Current 1,591 2,215 624 39.2% Arrears 293 527 234 79.9% Deferred Rates by Eligible Persons 532,324 557,227 24,903 4.7% Emergency Services Levy 151,598 186,391 34,793 23.0% Specified Area Rates 2,576 2,964 388 15.1% Legal Fees 85,131 71,652 (13,479) -15.8% Other Charges 8,254 10,315 2,061 25.0% Instalment Admininstation Fees 1,992 2,081 89 4.5% Penalty/Instalment Interest 1,632 1,834 202 12.4% Total Rates Outstanding 3,669,277 4,645,287 976,010 26.6%

NB: Rates & Charges paid in advance under the annual direct debit payment arrangement = (1,695,980) (1,971,055) (275,075) 16.2% Information Bulletin Page CS-18 City Strategy – Rates Report Information Bulletin Page CS-19 City Strategy – Rates Report Information Bulletin Page CS-20 City Strategy – Rates Report Information Bulletin Page CS-21 City Strategy – Rates Report

Information Bulletin Page CS-22 City Strategy – Rates Report

Information Bulletin Page CS-23 City Strategy – Report of the Common Seal

MONTHLY REPORT - USE OF THE CITY’S COMMON SEAL

For the Period 24/02/2018 – 21/03/2018

Presented hereunder is a listing of documents to which the City’s Common Seal has been affixed by general authority of Council.

This Report is presented for information purposes in accordance with the requirements of Council Policy and Management Practice ADM 18.

Date Seal Document Parties to the Brief Details affixed Type Agreement 8/3/2018 Withdrawal City of Armadale Withdrawal of Caveat on Lot 98 on Deposited Plan of Caveat and Gazebo 412339 Lot 98 on Management Pty Deposit Ltd Plan 412339 20/3/2018 Statutory City Of No monetary consideration. To enable Lot 211 on Declaration Armadale & Diagram 85404 to be transferred to the Sate of WA & Transfer State of WA for subsequent inclusion of the land into Reserve of Land acting through 46259 the Minister for Lands 21/3/2018 Statutory Shire of No monetary consideration. To enable Lot 34 on Declaration Armadale – Diagram 40161 to be transferred to the State of WA & Transfer Kelmscott & for subsequent inclusion of the land into Reserve of Land State of WA 34050 21/3/2018 Short Form City Of Short Form Licence for Lot 9034 on Deposited Plan Licence Armadale& 405784 Haynes WA between The Water Corporation Water & The City Of Armadale, for permitted use of the Corporation premises for landscaping purposes.

Information Bulletin Issue No. 6/2018 Inside this Issue

Correspondence WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News ...... COR 1 & Papers Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News ...... COR 19

Issue 6 – 19 April 2018 Information Bulletin Page D-1 Information Items from the Development Services Directorate APRIL 2018

REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE ITEM DEPT. ACTION / STATUS Referred to the Manager Strategic Planning for investigation and appropriate action.

Update report submitted to DSC 12/12/17.

Review of Land Use Permissibility Report on General Rural zone submitted to DSC 23/1/18 and adopted by Council. Refer D50/11/16 of 22 Nov 2016 Advertising to close on 6/4/18. Planning Review of land use permissibility in the Report on Special Residential zone submitted Rural Living and Special Residential zones. to DSC 20/2/18 and adopted by Council. (Cr Wielinga) Advertising to commence on 11/4/18 to 25/5/18.

Report on Rural Living zone to be submitted to DSC in April 2018.

Pedestrian Access Ways in Camillo

Refer D64/12/17 of 12 Dec 2017 Report submitted to DSC on 12/12/17.

Review of Public Access Ways, specifically Planning Additional report re alternative options to the Ypres Road to Red Tingle Park PAW. the Ypres Road PAW to be submitted to the (Cr Shaw) DSC in May 2018.

Armadale CBD Structure Plan

Referral Item - Council Meeting of 12/2/18 Planning Report submitted to DSC on 17/4/18. Planning Investigation of the elements of the CBD structure plan. (Cr Wielinga)

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REVIEWS BEFORE THE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL (SAT)

Date Case Issue Status Lodged

 The applicant has provided additional information to the respondent.

 The matter was reconsidered by DR 187/17 Refusal of Development Council in November 2017. Juran Application - Change of Use to 2/6/17 Consulting Rooms  Directions Hearing held on vs (Hydrotherapy) - Lot 20 (43) 8/12/17 and orders detailing the City of Armadale Butcher Road, Roleystone requirements from the City (Respondent) and the landowner (Applicant) were issued.

 Final Hearing held on 20/3/18. SAT has reserved its decision.

 Directions Hearing held on 23/10/17.

 Directions Hearing held on 12/2/18.

CC 2003/2017  Directions Hearing held on Refusal to grant Licence under 12/3/18. Henville the Caravan and Camping 6/10/17 vs Grounds Act 1995 - Lot 4 Bay  Pursuant to s 31(1) of the State Court, Champion Lakes Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 City of Armadale (WA) the respondent is invited to reconsider its decision on or before 13/4/18.

 The proceeding is adjourned to a further Directions Hearing on 16/4/18.

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CONFERENCE NOTES - UDIA NATIONAL CONGRESS – MELBOURNE - MARCH 2018 - (CR STEWART)

The presentations did profile the importance of nature to residents where they wanted to live and where they wanted to visit. New York had closed a railway line, but turned it into a laneway for people to walk on. It cost 100s of millions, yet it has brought millions of people to that area and has helped local businesses.

In Asian countries they too have upgraded nature. Making sure rivers were improved and accessible for people walking and riding their bikes. When I came to Armadale the land we brought was next to a park and lake area. I fell in love with it. Hopefully the new residents are also falling in love with Armadale’s natural environments. Information Bulletin Page D-4 Information Items from the Development Services Directorate APRIL 2018

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2018

* Scheme Development Home Occupation Truck Parking * Subdivision Applications Amendments, Sign Applications MRA Applications TOTAL Applications Permits Permits S/Plans, DAPs

PLANNING DEPT MONTHLY

STATISTICS

Council Council

Initiated

byCouncil

NumberInitiated

NumberReceived NumberReceived NumberReceived NumberReceived NumberReceived NumberReceived

NumberProcessed NumberProcessed

Refusedby Council Refusedby Council Refusedby Council Refusedby Council

NumberApproved / ClearancesReceived NumberApproved / NumberApproved / NumberApproved /

ClearancesProcessed

NumberProcessed by NumberProcessed by ** Number** Received /

Jul 2016 24 23 9 2 4 6 3 4 8 6 16 16 3 3 22 17 89 77

Jul 2017 30 36 3 15 4 6 1 4 1 3 14 11 2 2 19 13 74 90

Aug 2016 31 31 10 5 9 7 3 1 7 10 8 6 2 1 30 39 100 100

Aug 2017 29 35 6 5 14 5 3 3 3 2 11 11 5 3 14 9 85 73

Sep 2016 32 36 6 15 10 6 1 2 8 8 13 14 4 3 36 33 110 117

Sep 2017 25 29 5 3 9 9 3 0 5 6 9 12 5 6 10 11 71 76

Oct 2016 28 22 3 7 12 11 1 3 18 18 9 10 2 4 36 40 109 115

Oct 2017 30 25 5 5 12 16 1 1 5 2 7 8 1 1 13 19 74 77

Nov 2016 32 37 9 12 3 12 2 2 19 13 6 3 3 2 28 33 102 114

Nov 2017 31 19 3 4 4 10 3 1 10 6 9 9 3 3 25 26 88 78

Dec 2016 18 21 6 8 6 7 2 1 3 5 2 6 4 5 25 23 66 76

Dec 2017 15 13 4 7 4 2 2 2 2 3 4 3 3 4 11 6 45 40

Jan 2017 27 20 6 5 6 7 0 4 5 5 3 2 4 3 16 17 67 63

Jan 2018 18 33 6 3 13 7 1 0 5 8 2 2 3 2 22 24 70 79

Feb 2017 38 23 4 7 7 6 1 1 4 4 6 4 3 4 16 10 79 59

Feb 2018 18 15 5 4 5 6 3 1 6 7 6 7 3 4 7 10 53 54

Mar 2017 28 37 8 11 7 7 1 0 6 3 11 11 3 2 17 16 81 87

Mar 2018 25 27 4 5 10 9 0 1 5 4 10 9 2 2 13 12 69 69

Apr 2017 29 28 8 5 4 7 1 1 3 5 12 13 1 1 5 8 63 68

Apr 2018 0 0

May 2017 41 33 10 7 12 2 1 2 7 7 9 8 4 4 15 12 99 75

May 2018 0 0

Jun 2017 21 24 6 5 4 6 1 0 9 7 8 9 1 1 6 5 56 57

Jun 2018 0 0

Total 16/17 349 335 85 89 84 84 17 21 97 91 103 102 34 33 252 253 1021 1008

Total 17/18 221 232 41 51 75 70 17 13 42 41 72 72 27 27 134 130 629 636

Notes -

* Subdivision Appns & Scheme Amendment figures represent the number of applications processed by City of Armadale and not the approval of these applications by the WAPC.

* Total number of applications received includes applications that have been cancelled or withdrawn. Subdivision * Scheme Financial Development * Subdivision Home Occupation Truck Parking Clearance Amendments, Sign Applications ARA Applications TOTAL Year Applications Applications Permits Permits Applications S/Plans, DAPs

Total 11/12 418 434 99 90 89 79 31 23 38 36 83 90 33 33 181 173 972 968

Total 12/13 422 422 98 84 85 95 22 19 45 44 102 99 40 41 165 139 979 943

Total 13/14 475 453 110 103 132 114 33 28 88 82 79 74 36 35 263 242 1216 1131

Total 14/15 463 465 108 102 99 99 23 22 48 49 90 98 35 36 319 301 1185 1172

Total 15/16 371 384 104 111 143 121 22 13 76 73 91 91 36 35 335 327 1177 1156 Total 16/17 349 336 85 89 84 84 17 21 97 91 103 102 34 33 252 254 1021 1008 Information Bulletin Page D-18 Information Items from the Development Services Directorate APRIL 2018

PLANNING APPLICATIONS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2018

PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN MARCH 2018

No. APPLN NO. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DESCRIPTION

1 10.2018.55.1 LOT 2800 (7) FAIRHAVEN AVE, HARRISDALE EDUC ESTABLISHMENT & INCIDENTAL DEVELOPMENT

2 10.2018.57.1 LOT 180 (26) DUMAS DRIVE, BEDFORDALE OUTBUILDING

3 10.2018.58.1 LOT 253 (70) GILLAM DR, KELMSCOTT REVISED APPLICATION - INDUSTRY GENERAL

4 10.2018.60.1 LOT 728 (4) PORTREE ST, BEDFORDALE DEV ENV MODIFICATION

5 10.2018.61.1 LOT 102 (14) BRADLEY RD, ARMADALE CHANGE OF USE / COMMUNITY PURPOSE

6 10.2018.62.1 LOT 2591 (40) BRAEMORE ST, ARMADALE EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT

7 10.2018.64.1 LOT 213 (5) MELDRUM LOOP, BEDFORDALE DEV ENV MODIFICATION

8 10.2018.65.1 LOT 303 (43) RAILWAY AVE, KELMSCOTT DEMOLITION OF SINGLE HOUSE

9 10.2018.66.1 LOT 100 (31) ROBERTS ROAD, KELMSCOTT OUTBUILDING

10 10.2018.68.1 LOT 103 (36) WALLANGARRA DRIVE, BEDFORDALE OUTBUILDING

11 10.2018.69.1 LOT 603 ( 58) SLAB GULLY ROAD, ROLEYSTONE DEV ENV MODIFICATION

12 10.2018.70.1 LOT 49 (22) SUMMIT VIEW, MT NASURA SINGLE HOUSE

13 10.2018.71.1 LOT 254 (70) GILLAM DRIVE, KELMSCOTT CHANGE OF USE - GARDEN CTR - RETAIL - USE NOT LISTED

14 10.2018.75.1 LOT 801 (2925) ALBANY HIGHWAY, KELMSCOTT CHANGE OF USE (PRIVATE REC)

15 10.2018.77.1 LOT 25 (8) DALE STREET, MT NASURA GROUPED DWELLINGS

16 10.2018.79.1 LOT 26 (10) PROSPECT RD, ARMADALE SHOWROOM

17 10.2018.80.1 LOT 500 (50) FORREST RD, ARMADALE INCIDENTAL DEVELOPMENT

18 10.2018.81.1 LOT 802 (7) WEELARRA HEIGHTS, BEDFORDALE OUTBUILDING

19 10.2018.82.1 LOT 2591 (40) BRAEMORE ST, ARMADALE EDUC ESTABLISHMENT & INCIDENTAL DEVELOPMENT

20 10.2018.83.1 LOT 361 (12) PAUL VIEW, BEDFORDALE OUTBUILDING

21 10.2018.84.1 LOT 802 (22) ALBENS VALE, ROLEYSTONE DE MOD

22 10.2018.86.1 LOT 9034 DUNMORE CRESCENT, HARRISDALE EXT OF TIME - DISPLAY VILLAGE - HERON PARK

23 10.2018.88.1 LOT 833 (2938) ALBANY HWY, KELMSCOTT CHANGE OF USE - MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR

24 10.2018.89.1 LOT 41 (3) KOOTINGAL ROAD, ARMADALE GROUPED DWELLINGS

25 10.2018.90.1 LOT 218 (52) CHADWICK PARADE BROOKDALE SINGLE HOUSE No. APPLN NO. HOME BUSINESS / OCCUPATIONS DESCRIPTION

1 10.2018.54.1 LOT 10 (19) BUCHANAN ROAD, ROLEYSTONE MACHINING & LIGHT METAL FABRICATION

2 10.2018.59.1 LOT 150 (93) RAEBURN ROAD, ROLEYSTONE MASSAGE

3 10.2018.63.1 LOT 463 (3) TORDERA PARKWAY, PIARA WATERS SETTLEMENT AGENTS OFFICE

4 10.2018.67.1 LOT 2115 (4) DOVEDALE ST, HARRISDALE HAIRDRESSING SALON

5 10.2018.73.1 LOT 316 (82) VINCENT LOOKOUT, BEDFORDALE UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP

6 10.2018.72.1 LOT 222 (13) REVELEY CLOSE, SEVILLE GROVE BODY WAXING

7 10.2018.74.1 LOT 500 (238) SEVILLE DRIVE, SEVILLE GROVE STRATA MANAGEMENT COMPANY

8 10.2018.76.1 LOT 1304 (10) TURTLEDOVE ROAD, HARRISDALE URBAN PROPERTY CONVEYANCING

9 10.2018.85.1 LOT 217 (2) NAPOLI AVENUE, PIARA WATERS CAKE MAKING

10 10.2018.87.1 LOT 546 (49) RALPHS ST, SEVILLE GROVE BOWEN THERAPY Information Bulletin Page D-19 Information Items from the Development Services Directorate APRIL 2018

PLANNING APPLICATIONS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2018

PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN MARCH 2018

No. APPLN NO. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING DESCRIPTION

1 10.2018.56.1 LOT 369 (12) RAVENSCROFT WAY, KELMSCOTT RENEWAL

2 10.2018.78.1 LOT 50 (11) ROBINSON ROAD, FORRESTDALE RENEWAL No. APPLN NO. SIGN APPLICATIONS DESCRIPTION

1 11.2018.13.1 LOT 150 (387) ARMADALE ROAD, PIARA WATERS ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SIGN - MASON GREEN

2 11.2018.14.1 LOT 403 (16) BARCELONA RD, PIARA WATERS PYLON SIGN - CONTENT LIVING

3 11.2018.15.1 LOT 402 (18) BARCELONA RD, PIARA WATERS PYLON SIGN - MOMU WA

4 11.2018.16.1 LOT 444 (2917-2921) ALBANY HWY, KELMSCOTT PYLON SIGN & FAÇADE SIGNAGE - AK PAINT PLACE

5 11.2017.17.1 LOT 340 (618) ARMADALE ROAD, FORRESTDALE RETRO SIGN FOR MADOX ESTATE

No. APPLN NO. MRA APPLICATIONS DESCRIPTION

1 37.2018.29.1 LOT 1111 (6) KODJA LANE, HAYNES SINGLE HOUSE

2 37.2018.30.1 LOT 31 (271-279) FORREST RD, HILBERT COVERED WALKWAYS - XAVIER SCHOOL

3 37.2018.31.1 LOT 753 (20) BRIGHT ST, HAYNES PATIO

4 37.2018.32.1 2/29 HAYDOCK ST, FORRESTDALE CHANGE OF USE - WAREHOUSE TO ARTIST STUDIO

5 37.2018.34.1 LOT 268 (22) YEWERS DRIVE, CHAMPION LAKES FAMILY DAY CARE

6 37.2018.35.1 LOT 21 (385) ELEVENTH ROAD, HILBERT LDP PRECINCT 14 - FORREST

7 37.2018.36.1 LOT 20 (406) ELEVENTH ROAD, HILBERT LDP PRECINCT 14 - FORREST

8 37.2018.37.1 LOT 1223 (27) PARKHURST AVE, HILBERT PATIO

9 37.2018.38.1 LOT 616 (3) BRISTOW STREET, HAYNES PATIO & SHED

10 37.2018.39.1 LOT 528 (6) ULLMAN ROAD, HILBERT SINGLE HOUSE

11 37.2018.40.1 LOT 28 (18) OAKLAWN STREET, HILBERT OUTBUILDING

12 37.2018.41.1 LOT 241 (16) DORNEY ESPLANADE, CHAMPION LAKES SINGLE HOUSE

13 37.2018.42.1 LOT 1041 (13) BRIGHSTONE AVE, HILBERT PATIO

TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS

1 TPO NO.20 LOT 317 (87) WILLIAMS RD, SEVILLE GROVE RESCINDED 25 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 10 HOME BUSINESS / OCCUPATIONS PERMITS 2 VEHICLE PARKING PERMITS 5 SIGN APPLICATIONS 1 TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS 13 MRA APPLICATIONS 43 ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY BEING PROCESSED 99 TOTAL PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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SCHEDULE OF CURRENT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO.4 AMENDMENTS Env Conds Referred to TPS Parcel Env Review Submissions Submissions Minister's Officer Applicant Initiation Documentation & Required set by Adoption DoP for Govt. Gazette Proposal Costs Open Closed Final Approval No.4 No. 28 days Minister action

Rezone Pries Park from WAPC advised proposal is to be WAPC have advised that current regional / corridor planning needs to be further advanced prior to MRS Rural Living 2 to Urban City of PR23307 included in next 60 MAK Armadale amendment being initiated. City liaising with WAPC in this regard. Development MRS Omnibus March 2018 – identified in Perth and Peel @ 2.5 million as an Urban Investigation area. 34.2010.4.1 Amendment. Rezone from General Further Rural to Rural Living 1 – Harley information 74 Lot 10 Raeburn Road, AV PR25216 Dykstra required Planning from Roleystone applicant 34.2013.5.1 Proposed rezoning from Rural Living 2 to Urban Harley Further 88 Development – Precinct AR PR12394 Dykstra Pty information Ltd C Lake Road, Champion required Lakes - 34.2016.6.1 Rezone Lot 144 (401) Railway Ave & Lots 143, 164 and 1-2 Rd, Armadale from City of 92 ‘Residential R80 / GW Armadale 16/10/17 N/A 13/11/17 21/11/17 15/11/17 N/A 23/1/18 7/2/18 Additional Use No.43’ to ‘Strategic Regional Centre R80/Restricted Use No.11

Amending the Permissibility of Various 94 CC City of 26/2/18 N/A 28/3/18 11/4/18 25/5/18 Land Uses in the Special Armadale

Residential Zone Amending the

Permissibility of Various City of 95 CC Armadale 29/1/18 N/A 1/3/18 21/2/18 6/4/18 Land Uses in the General Rural Zone

* Amendment finalised and to be deleted from table of current Scheme Amendments.

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SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS – MARCH 2018 REPORT ON CONSEQUENTIAL ACTION OF COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

SUB No. LOCATION PROPOSAL COA Rec. WAPC Determination Create Road Reserve from 2 156084 Lot 1 (6) Easthope Link, Harrisdale Approved WAPC Approval 15/3/18 Lots Lots 221 & 9005 Weedon Road, 156083 Create 1 Lot from 2 Lots Approved WAPC Approval 20/3/18 Forrestdale 156085 Lot 9005 Anstey Road, Forrestdale Create 15 Lots from 1 Lot Approved WAPC Approval 21/3/18 Lots 1, 2 & 9004 Eleventh Road, 154541 Create 195 Lots from 1 Lot Approved WAPC Approval 21/3/18 Hilbert 7-18 Lot 125 Fifth Road, Armadale Create 2 Lots from 1 Lot Approved WAPC Approval 27/3/18

2017 / 2018 No. of Lots 2017 / 2018 No. of Lots July 2017 95 January 2018 6 August 2017 8 February 2018 159 September 2017 13 March 2018 214 October 2017 26 April 2018 November 2017 85 May 2018 December 2017 42 June 2018 TOTAL LOTS 648

FINANCIAL YEAR No. of LOTS FINANCIAL YEAR No. of LOTS 2000 / 2001 323 Lots 2009 / 2010 2320 Lots 2001 / 2002 579 Lots 2010 / 2011 1597 Lots 2002 / 2003 212 Lots 2011 / 2012 3214 Lots 2003 / 2004 471 Lots 2012 / 2013 1696 Lots 2004 / 2005 1024 Lots 2013 / 2014 2612 Lots 2005 / 2006 2675 Lots 2014 / 2015 3054 Lots 2006 / 2007 1610 Lots 2015 / 2016 987 Lots 2007 / 2008 2415 Lots 2016 / 2017 4365 Lots 2008 / 2009 2394 Lots 2017 / 2018

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SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS WITH FINAL APPROVAL – REPORT ON LOTS REGISTERED FOR FINANCIAL YEARS 2005 / 2006 TO 2017 / 2018

REPORT ON LOTS REGISTERED FOR 2017/18

Waters

2016 /17

Lakes

Hilbert

Haynes

Camillo

TOTAL

Wungong

Armadale

Kelmscott

Brookdale

Champion

Mt Mt Richon

Harrisdale

Mt Mt Nasura

Roleystone

Bedfordale

Forrestdale

Karragullen

Piara SevilleGrove July 2 11 3 28 2 46 August 13 2 1 15 3 1 3 14 52 September 2 2 2 2 7 52 2 69 October 5 2 1 16 10 3 78 1 116 November 4 17 3 3 13 40 December 7 1 42 3 5 49 4 111 January 13 2 3 9 77 2 117 223 February 4 4 38 46 March 20 5 18 91 134 April 0 May 0 June 0 TOTAL 46 6 0 5 0 36 51 96 17 0 48 11 25 457 6 33 0 837

REPORT ON LOTS REGISTERED FOR 2007/08 TO 2016/17

amillo

Lakes

YEAR

Hilbert

Haynes

TOTAL

(Westfield)

Wungong

Armadale

Kelmscott

Brookdale

Champion

Mt Richon

Harrisdale

Mt Nasura

Roleystone

Bedfordale

Forrestdale

Karragullen

FINANCIAL FINANCIAL

Piara Waters SevilleGrove

16/17 124 18 10 7 1 66 96 192 310 0 92 15 11 383 7 118 0 1450

15/16 170 6 2 8 3 61 131 145 458 0 82 16 7 500 4 139 0 1732

14/15 51 2 10 11 37 52 382 167 53 0 68 16 16 648 13 280 0 1806

13/14 117 29 2 11 58 21 439 124 170 6 66 7 0 517 22 57 0 1646

12/13 64 1 24 4 0 27 583 0 99 0 47 0 0 523 12 17 3 1404

11/12 105 58 18 0 0 23 340 0 113 13 108 8 1 350 18 45 0 1200

10/11 187 21 16 6 52 19 245 0 56 3 73 8 14 511 18 104 0 1333

09/10 123 77 83 7 69 196 421 0 0 0 133 14 7 312 74 115 0 1631

08/09 290 64 70 21 7 0 209 0 0 0 161 6 0 264 27 161 0 1280

07/08 199 86 80 3 87 31 427 0 0 2 110 13 0 219 27 220 2 1506

TOTAL 1209 456 355 69 311 1239 3046 291 491 56 826 76 50 3344 313 1346 7 15217 Information Bulletin Page D-23 Page D- Information Items from the Development Services Directorate APRIL 2018

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WAY CLOSURES – SIGNIFICANT ACTION DURING MARCH 2018

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WAY (PAW) CLOSURES

EMENTS COMMENTS

RECEIVED

LOCATION

AGREEMENT OF

ADVERTISEDFOR

CLOSING CLOSING OF DATE

ADVERTIS

PUBLIC COMMENTPUBLIC

CLOSURENUMBER

REQUESTRECEIVED

BUTTING LANDOWNERS LANDOWNERS BUTTING A

 6.6.17 – Request received to close PAW due to reports of significant anti-social behaviour  Preliminary assessment of proposed closure was completed and it was determined that further investigation is necessary.  14.6.17 – Letters sent to Water Corporation, Western Power, ATCO Gas Australia and Telstra – responses to be received by 1.8.17  16.6.17 – Letters sent to surrounding landowners – responses to be received by 1.8.17 

Advertised on website from 26.6.17 to

1.8.17 Lot 55  Advertised in Comment News Community Guinivere and Examiner Newspapers for 27.6.17 and

Way, No 26 June 2017 June 26

29.6.17.

WAY/1/05 –

Camillo 2017 6June 1 August 2017 1August  Submissions received and being analysed Yes  Further investigation required into alternative access solutions  1.9.17 – Referral to adjoining landowners  27.9.17 – Referral to Planning Directorate of Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) – seeking in principle support for temporary closure.  16.10.17 – Confirmed with DPLH that report has been received  20.11.17 – DPLH provided comments – no objection to proposed temporary closure.  7.12.17 – Community Services provided comment on the closure. Information Bulletin Page D-24 Page D- Information Items from the Development Services Directorate APRIL 2018

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EMENTS COMMENTS

RECEIVED

LOCATION

AGREEMENT OF

ADVERTISEDFOR

CLOSING CLOSING OF DATE

ADVERTIS

PUBLIC COMMENTPUBLIC

CLOSURENUMBER

REQUESTRECEIVED

BUTTING LANDOWNERS LANDOWNERS BUTTING A  24.10.17 – Complaint received from adjoining landowner regarding anti-social activity in PAW.  3.11.17 – Lands Officer met with Civil Works about possible infrastructure that may assist in alleviating the problem and discussed costs involved.  16.11.17 – Lands Officer met on-site with Community Services Officer as well as Snr Constable from Armadale Police Station about the problem.

 16.11.17 – Lands Officer emailed Water

Red Tingle Corporation to find out their infrastructure

Park to and access requirements.

No No Ypres Road, N/A  21.11.17 – Water Corporation confirmed

WAY/8/17 Camillo that response will be provided once

24 October 2017 October 24 Engineers provide assessment.  5.12.17 – Report finalised to be put forward to Council regarding investigation into the PAW and possible solutions that may aid in discouraging anti-social behaviour.  18.12.17 – Council resolved that officers investigate possible options for the Ypres Road PAW and report back to Development Services Committee.  15.2.18 – Officers are continuing liaising with Water Corporation to ascertain

relevant costs of infrastructure.

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COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2018

PLANNING COMPLIANCE STATISTICS - MARCH 2018 2017/18 2017/18 2017/18 TOTAL

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

termined

Received Received Received Received

Determined Determined D Determined

Other (Non Planning) 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 Local Laws 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 Building Related 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 Legal Advice 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 Ranger Related 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 Development Condition Checks 5 7 15 15 9 10 29 32 Applications Advertising/Signs Variable Message 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 Real Estate Signs 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Business Signs 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Sea Containers 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Unauthorised 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Development Clearing of Vegetation 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 Building Works 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 Works Outside of 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Envelope Building Materials 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Unsightly Properties 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 Rubbish/Refuse 0 1 4 0 1 2 5 3 Vegetation 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Vehicle Wrecks/Parts 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 2 Vehicles Commercial (Parking) 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 Unregistered/ 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Unroadworthy Home Businesses 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 Keeping of Livestock Sheep 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Other Animals 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Planning Condition 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 Breach Unauthorised Change 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 of Use Unauthorised Storage General Household 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 GRAND TOTAL 16 21 29 19 19 23 64 63 Information Bulletin Page D-26 Page D- Information Items from the Development Services Directorate APRIL 2018

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