For the Ordinary Council Meeting Held on Thursday 21St February 2019 INDEX

Councillor Information Bulletin

For the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Thursday 21st February 2019 INDEX

1. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2. TABLED CORRESPONDENCE

• DFES RE: INCIDENTS REPORT • RURAL WATER COUNCIL OF WA (INC) RE: MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2018 • MELISSA PRICE MP RE: CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT INTO REGIONAL EDUCATION STRATEGY • MELISSA PRICE MP RE: REMEMBER – NO JAB MEANS NO PAY • HON MIA DAVIES MLA RE: RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT LUPUS IN OUR COMMUNITY • DFES RE: OPERATIONAL FLEET PROJECT • WHEATBELT DISRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE RE: FIRST QUARTER 2019

3. COUNCIL OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS STATUS REPORT

4. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER’ S REPORT

5. WORKS SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

6. TOURISM REPORT

7. SWIMMING POOL REPORT

8. OTHER • WALGA RE: COUNCIL DIRECT

• WALGA RE: LOCAL NEWS

SHIRE OF WESTONIA Nov/Dec 2018, Jan 2019

Date & Time What Where Who Wednesday 14th CEACA AGM Merredin CEO, Louis Geier November Thursday 15th Council Meeting Westonia CEO, Councillors November Thursday 22nd LEMC Meeting Southern CEO, Cr Geier, Works November Cross Supervisor Wednesday 28th WEROC Executive Westonia CEO November Tuesday 4th Seniors Luncheon Merredin CEO, Stacey Geier December Monday 10th Great Eastern Wheatbelt Safety Kellerberrin Works Supervisor, December Advisers Group Stacey Geier Tuesday 11th OSH – Admin Meeting Westonia All Admin Staff December Thursday 20th Council Meeting Westonia CEO, Councillors December Thursday 20th XMAS Function Westonia CEO, Councillors December Friday 21st Office Closure 5.00pm Westonia All Staff December Thursday 3rd Office Re-Opens Westonia All Staff January Thursday 3rd – CEO Leave CEO Friday 18th January January 26th Australia Day Celebrations Westonia All Thursday 21st Council Meeting Westonia CEO, Councillors February

Local Government Report Package for

WESTONIA (S)

Printed: 06/02/2019

Incidents reported to DFES and Attended by Local Government and Bushfire Brigades

Current Brigade Vehicle Lists

000 Service Agreement

SMS Lists

Brigade Personnel Lists v4.5

06/02/2019 P:\OIS (512)\Monthly Reporting\Reports\Local Government\MS Reporting Services\LG Report Package\LG Package v4.5 No End Date LG Page 1 of 18 Name.rdl Incidents Reported to DFES and Attended by Local Government and Bushfire Brigades WESTONIA (S) 01/07/2014 to 06/02/2019

9134 SHIRE WESTONIA IRS Report Paper Report Incident Address Type of Incident Completed received by DFES

379496 01/01/2018 13:55 BURRACOPPIN SOUTH RD BURRACOPPIN Fire - Landscape N N

401126 20/08/2018 05:14 LEACH RD WESTONIA Fire - Landscape N N

Total number of Primary Incidents recorded in time frame: 2

6644 WALGOOLAN BFB IRS Report Paper Report Incident Address Type of Incident Completed received by DFES

4468 21/10/2015 06:30 BURRACOPPIN SOUTH RD SOUTH BURRACOPPIN Fire - Landscape Y

356336 03/03/2017 13:00 BURRACOPPIN SOUTH RD SOUTH BURRACOPPIN Fire - Landscape Y

357472 17/03/2017 18:30 ROHAN DAY DELLA RD SOUTH BODALLIN Fire - Landscape Y

387398 29/03/2018 12:00 ELLERY RD SOUTH BURRACOPPIN Fire - Landscape N N

Total number of Primary Incidents recorded in time frame: 4

6658 WARRALAKIN BFB IRS Report Paper Report Incident Address Type of Incident Completed received by DFES

357472 17/03/2017 18:30 ROHAN DAY DELLA RD SOUTH BODALLIN Fire - Landscape N N

377761 10/12/2017 15:46 LEAVE JOB OPEN UNTIL 11/12 ROSE THOMSON RD ENEABBA Fire - Landscape N N

377973 12/12/2017 14:41 WEBB RD WARRACHUPPIN Fire - Landscape N N

416374 03/12/2018 15:02 WARRACHUPPIN NORTH RD WARRACHUPPIN Fire - Landscape N N

Total number of Primary Incidents recorded in time frame: 4

6668 WESTONIA BFB IRS Report Paper Report Incident Address Type of Incident Completed received by DFES

322137 27/12/2015 13:29 CAW ST MERREDIN Fire - Landscape N N

323191 07/01/2016 13:13 ELACHBUTTING RD ELACHBUTTING Fire - Landscape N N

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357472 17/03/2017 18:30 ROHAN DAY DELLA RD SOUTH BODALLIN Fire - Landscape N N

368919 17/08/2017 15:21 CARRABIN ROADHOUSE YORK RD CARRABIN Rescue - RCR and MVA (incl. MVA without rescue) N N

377973 12/12/2017 14:41 WEBB RD WARRACHUPPIN Fire - Landscape N N

416374 03/12/2018 15:02 WARRACHUPPIN NORTH RD WARRACHUPPIN Fire - Landscape N N

416402 03/12/2018 16:29 SMYTH RD CARRABIN Fire - Landscape N N

Total number of Primary Incidents recorded in time frame: 8

NOTE: The above list shows all Incidents reported to DFES via the ComCen, or via a Paper Incident Report received, during the given time frame. Incidents not displayed on this list have not been reported to DFES.

If the 'IRS Report Completed' column shows N, then a complete Incident Report has not been received by DFES.

II there is an N in the 'Paper Report received at DFES' column, then a copy of the Paper Report has not been received by DFES.

To enable the Incident Report to be completed, please forward a copy of the original Incident Report via fax or email to DFES as below.

If you require any assistance please contact us using any of the the following methods; OIS Branch Fax: 1800 309 999 Phone: 9395 9406 (office hours) Email: [email protected]

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9134 SHIRE WESTONIA

Year of Resource Name Resource Type Make Model Selcall No. make Rego Owner Decom Trans New Location Date SHIRE WESTONIA PLACEHOLDER OTHER

Please Note:

This report has ben produced to assist with maintaining Appliance information recorded on the DFES database. It will be provided to Local Governments on a monthly basis.

If you identify any errors, please return corrected form to;

OIS Branch Fax: 1800 309 999 Phone: 9395 9406 (office hours) Email: [email protected] For vehicles which have been relocated or taken out of service please advise ComCen at cadadministrator.wa.gov.au

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6644 WALGOOLAN BFB

Year of Resource Name Resource Type Make Model Selcall No. make Rego Owner Decom Trans New Location Date LT (E824) - WT339 LIGHT TANKER TOYOTA VDJ79R 806088 2012 WT339 LG (ESL)

Please Note:

This report has ben produced to assist with maintaining Appliance information recorded on the DFES database. It will be provided to Local Governments on a monthly basis.

If you identify any errors, please return corrected form to;

OIS Branch Fax: 1800 309 999 Phone: 9395 9406 (office hours) Email: [email protected] For vehicles which have been relocated or taken out of service please advise ComCen at cadadministrator.wa.gov.au

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6658 WARRALAKIN BFB

Year of Resource Name Resource Type Make Model Selcall No. make Rego Owner Decom Trans New Location Date LT (N175) - \WT357 LIGHT TANKER TOYOTA VDJ79R 497005 2013 \WT357 LG (ESL)

Please Note:

This report has ben produced to assist with maintaining Appliance information recorded on the DFES database. It will be provided to Local Governments on a monthly basis.

If you identify any errors, please return corrected form to;

OIS Branch Fax: 1800 309 999 Phone: 9395 9406 (office hours) Email: [email protected] For vehicles which have been relocated or taken out of service please advise ComCen at cadadministrator.wa.gov.au

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6668 WESTONIA BFB

Year of Resource Name Resource Type Make Model Selcall No. make Rego Owner Decom Trans New Location Date LT (N176) - 39WT LIGHT TANKER TOYOTA VDJ79R 497010 2013 39WT LG (ESL)

3.4 URBAN (E579) - WT1500 3.4 URBAN ISUZU FHFTSLGB03 80454 2010 WT1500 LG (ESL)

Please Note:

This report has ben produced to assist with maintaining Appliance information recorded on the DFES database. It will be provided to Local Governments on a monthly basis.

If you identify any errors, please return corrected form to;

OIS Branch Fax: 1800 309 999 Phone: 9395 9406 (office hours) Email: [email protected] For vehicles which have been relocated or taken out of service please advise ComCen at cadadministrator.wa.gov.au

06/02/2019 P:\OIS (512)\Monthly Reporting\Reports\Local Government\MS Reporting Services\LG Report Package\LG Package v4.5 No End Date LG Page 7 of 18 Name.rdl Current 000 SERVICE AGREEMENT for WESTONIA (S) In order to advise Local Government of 000 calls promptly it is suggested that contacts are 24/7 numbers. The 4th contact will always be DFES Regional Duty Coordinator No more than 3 contacts per LGA will be recorded.

Our 24 hour, 365 day emergency 000 contacts from the Communications Centre are as follows: Organisation Role Name Contact Type Number 1 Shire of Westonia CEO - Shire Office Jamie Criddle Phone (Bus) 08 9046 7063

2 Shire of Westonia CBFCO Frank Corsini Mobile 0429 467 042

3 Shire of Westonia DCBFCO Malcolm Nicoletti Mobile 0428 449 034

4 DFES Goldfields Midlands Region Regional Duty Co-Ordinat DFES Regional Duty Co-Ordinator 9690 2300

Note: Contacts may make reference to an SMS group which allows multiple pagers or mobile phones to be attached to that group.. An SMS list form needs to have been completed.

Alterations to contacts: Organisation Role Name Contact Type Number

Local Government Chief Executive Officer DFES Area / District Manager

Print Name Signature Print Name Signature

Contact Number Date Contact Number Date

Instructions for Local Authority in the event of any alterations to the list above;

1. Complete the Alterations section with the changes required. 2. CEO to sign form. 3. Local Authority to send a copy to DFES Regional Office for Authorisation by DFES Area / District Manager. 4. Area/District Manager to email a signed copy to [email protected]

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9134 SHIRE WESTONIA Remove Vol. Number Rank Surname Given Name

119012 LG FCO BROWN DAVID

119154 LG CBFCO CORSINI FRANK

119135 LG FCO CRIDDLE JAMIE

142827 LG FCO DAY ROHAN

162184 LG FCO FARINA DANE

119016 LG FCO LEMOLGNAN STEVEN

119120 LG FCO LINDLEY COLIN

119079 LG FCO MCDOWALL JOHN

146834 LG FCO MURFIT TONY

133116 LG DCBFCO NICOLETTI MALCOLM

146818 LG FCO PENNY BRAD

119124 LG FCO PRICE ARTHUR

119013 LG FCO SMITH AARON

146836 LG FCO WAHLSTEN JASON

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DFES ID Rank Surname First Name

Instructions for any alterations to the list above;

1. Details are to be printed clearly. 2. Member names are to be listed as Surname, then First Name. 3. Send the completed form to your Regional Office to ensure the information is updated in RMS 4. When authorised & signed by your Area / District Manager, send a copy of the new or updated form to [email protected] or fax to 1800 309 999

Changes Requested By: Contact Name (please print) Contact Number Date Area / District Manager Sign & Date

AUTHORISED: YES NO

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6644 WALGOOLAN BFB Remove Vol. Number Rank Surname Given Name

119036 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BARNETT CHRISTOPHER

119037 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BARNETT DANIEL

119050 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BARNETT HELEN

119012 BFB 1ST LIEUTENANT BROWN DAVID

119048 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BROWN EILEEN

179432 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BROWN GERARD

138356 VOL FIRE FIGHTER COLE CAROLYN

138359 VOL FIRE FIGHTER COLE MALCOLM

119047 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CREES RODNEY

146831 VOL FIRE FIGHTER DAY KARIN

142827 BFB 2ND LIEUTENANT DAY ROHAN

119045 VOL FIRE FIGHTER JEFFERYS BRETT

146833 VOL FIRE FIGHTER JEFFERYS CHRIS

150023 VOL FIRE FIGHTER JEFFERYS COREY

119010 VOL FIRE FIGHTER JEFFERYS JOHN

119046 VOL FIRE FIGHTER JEFFERYS MARK

146832 VOL FIRE FIGHTER JEFFERYS NARELLE

119051 VOL FIRE FIGHTER JOHNSTON GRAHAM

182036 VOL FIRE FIGHTER LAMBERT PETER

146834 VOL FIRE FIGHTER MURFIT TONY

179674 VOL FIRE FIGHTER MURRAY ROBERT

179078 VOL FIRE FIGHTER ROUTLEDGE BERGEN

146838 VOL FIRE FIGHTER WAHLSTEN CLINTON

146836 CAPTAIN WAHLSTEN JASON

146839 VOL FIRE FIGHTER WAHLSTEN LUKE

146837 VOL FIRE FIGHTER WAHLSTEN TERRY

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DFES ID Rank Surname First Name

Instructions for any alterations to the list above;

Changes Requested By: Contact Name (please print) Contact Number Date Area / District Manager Sign & Date

AUTHORISED: YES NO

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6658 WARRALAKIN BFB Remove Vol. Number Rank Surname Given Name

171478 VOL FIRE FIGHTER ALCOCK GRAHAM

178681 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BALLANTYNE DUNCAN

182136 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BRENNAN BRAYDEN

133119 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CHRISP SHAUN

178680 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CLAESSENS EVA

178682 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CREWS MITCH

119017 BFB 3RD LIEUTENANT CREWS PETER

146821 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CROOK DAVID

119114 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CROOK MICHAEL

119103 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CROOK RUSSELL

119015 VOL FIRE FIGHTER DADDOW STEPHEN

182134 VOL FIRE FIGHTER DAWSON SAM

171481 VOL FIRE FIGHTER FARINA ABIGAIL

171480 BFB 2ND LIEUTENANT FARINA BEN

162184 VOL FIRE FIGHTER FARINA DANE

182253 VOL FIRE FIGHTER GIBSON KYLIE

119016 BFB 1ST LIEUTENANT LEMOLGNAN STEVEN

182135 VOL FIRE FIGHTER MARTIN HANNAH

119079 VOL FIRE FIGHTER MCDOWALL JOHN

171482 VOL FIRE FIGHTER MCDOWALL ROBERT

178679 VOL FIRE FIGHTER NICOLETTI ALEISHA

133116 CAPTAIN NICOLETTI MALCOLM

108605 VOL FIRE FIGHTER PARKIN CRAIG

161319 VOL FIRE FIGHTER PARKIN DANIELLE

162182 VOL FIRE FIGHTER PRICE DAVID

171497 VOL FIRE FIGHTER PRICE MORGAN

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171500 BFB SECRETARY SING JEANNIE

155396 VOL FIRE FIGHTER SING STEWART

119013 VOL FIRE FIGHTER SMITH AARON

146827 VOL FIRE FIGHTER SMITH JOAN

119084 VOL FIRE FIGHTER SMITH STEPHEN

Members to be Added: 6658 WARRALAKIN BFB

DFES ID Rank Surname First Name

Instructions for any alterations to the list above;

Changes Requested By: Contact Name (please print) Contact Number Date Area / District Manager Sign & Date

AUTHORISED: YES NO

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6668 WESTONIA BFB Remove Vol. Number Rank Surname Given Name

119134 VOL FIRE FIGHTER ANTONIO JOCELYN

119004 VOL FIRE FIGHTER ANTONIO PETER

119148 VOL FIRE FIGHTER ARGENT BRIAN

181988 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BLAKE DAMIEN

181987 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BLAKE TERRI

171479 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BLAKE VICTOR

64802 VOL FIRE FIGHTER BRIGHT GRAEME

119154 CAPTAIN CORSINI FRANK

182000 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CORSINI JOEL

119153 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CORSINI JOHN

119135 VOL FIRE FIGHTER CRIDDLE JAMIE

182080 VOL FIRE FIGHTER DADDOW GRAHAM

182009 VOL FIRE FIGHTER DELLA BOSCA ROSS

182010 VOL FIRE FIGHTER DELLA BOSCA TIMOTHY

159264 VOL FIRE FIGHTER DUNKLEY-COOPER KASEY

166652 VOL FIRE FIGHTER GEIER ASHLEY

151957 VOL FIRE FIGHTER GEIER DAIMON

119006 BFB 3RD LIEUTENANT HAMILTON DAVID

159378 VOL FIRE FIGHTER HERMON DOUG

119120 BFB 1ST LIEUTENANT LINDLEY COLIN

119146 VOL FIRE FIGHTER LINDLEY CORALIE

119152 VOL FIRE FIGHTER LINDLEY JUDITH

119128 VOL FIRE FIGHTER LINDLEY KEVIN

104308 VOL FIRE FIGHTER MCLAUGHLIN MARTIN

182420 VOL FIRE FIGHTER MOORE JAMES

119005 VOL FIRE FIGHTER O' RAFFERTY DES

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146818 BFB 2ND LIEUTENANT PENNY BRAD

119124 VOL FIRE FIGHTER PRICE ARTHUR

182037 VOL FIRE FIGHTER PRICE BOYD

180459 VOL FIRE FIGHTER PRICE JACK

166647 VOL FIRE FIGHTER RILEY COLIN

119140 VOL FIRE FIGHTER SETTINERI ANTONIO

146819 VOL FIRE FIGHTER TOWNROW ADRIAN

146820 VOL FIRE FIGHTER TOWNROW CLINTON

119151 VOL FIRE FIGHTER TOWNROW KERRYN

119003 VOL FIRE FIGHTER TOWNROW LEX

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DFES ID Rank Surname First Name

Instructions for any alterations to the list above;

Changes Requested By: Contact Name (please print) Contact Number Date Area / District Manager Sign & Date

AUTHORISED: YES NO

06/02/2019 P:\OIS (512)\Monthly Reporting\Reports\Local Government\MS Reporting Services\LG Report Package\LG Package v4.5 No End Date LG Page 18 of 18 Name.rdl RURAL WATER COUNCIL OF WA (I NC ) Meeting held at the Water Corporation Building, 263 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Friday 19 October 2018 commencing at 10:02 am

Minutes

1 OPENING & WELCOME

The President, Mr L Short, welcomed delegates and observers, declared the meeting open and asked attendees to introduce themselves.

2 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

2.1 Attendance Mr Lawrie Short (President) Mr Peter Clarke Shire of Goomalling Cr Ross Chappell Shire of Lake Grace Cr Mark Crees Shire of Merredin Cr Tony Sachse Shire of Mount Marshall (Deputy President) Cr Peter Lines Shire of Narembeen (by telephone) Cr Eileen O’Connell Shire of Nungarin Cr Brian Rayner Shire of Toodyay Ms Glenda Teede Shire of Victoria Plains (from 10:21 am) Mr Bob Edwards Shire of Victoria Plains (from 10.21 am) Cr Ross Della Bosca Shire of Westonia Mr Jamie Criddle Shire of Westonia Hon Martin Aldridge MLC Member for Agricultural Region Mr Timothy Williams Office of Hon Rick Mazza MLC, Member for Agricultural Region Ms Sharon Broad Water Corporation (from 10:22 am) Robert Dew Executive Officer

2.2 Apologies Mr Matthew Gilfellon Shire of Dumbleyung Ms Claudia Hadlow Shire of Dumbleyung Cr Rodney Sheen Shire of Goomalling Mr Peter Bentley Shire of Goomalling Cr Steve Hunt Shire of Lake Grace Cr Mal Willis Shire of Merredin Cr Gary Coumbe Shire of Nungarin Mr Stan Scott Shire of Toodyay Cr John Jeffries Shire of Westonia Representatives Shire of York Mr David Smith Hon Mia Davies MLA Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Colin de Grussa MLC Member for Agricultural Region Ms Kylie Lambert Department of Water & Environmental Regulation Mr Richard Newman Department of Water & Environmental Regulation

Rural Water Council of WA (Inc) Minutes of the Meeting held 19 October 2018 Page 2 [of 18]

3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Cr Tony Sachse declared his interest in relation to any discussion on the Government’s proposal to charge for water Licenses as he is a Director of a company which has a license to extract ground water.

Cr Eileen O’Connell declared her interest in Water Corporation activities as her husband is an employee of the Water Corporation.

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The President announced that Ms Sharon Broad would be attending the meeting about 15 minutes late due to a prior commitment.

5 MINUTES

5.1 Confirmation of Minutes Minutes of the meeting held at Narembeen on 6 July 2018 are submitted for confirmation. Copies of these Minutes have been circulated to all members.

Recommendation That the Minutes of the meeting held 6 July 2018, as printed and circulated, be confirmed.

The President referred to the tour at the last meeting organised by the Shire of Narembeen and in particular to Avoca Farm which was purchased by the Shire in 1996 and is cropped by the local Progress Association with funds raised being invested into projects for the benefit of the town.

Resolution Ross Della Bosca moved and Mark Crees seconded – That the Minutes of the meeting held 6 July 2018, as printed and circulated, be confirmed. CARRIED

5.2 Business Arising from the Minutes (a) Minister for Water – Invitation to Attend Meeting (Item 6.2(a)) The last meeting requested that (a) Council instruct the Executive to write to the Minister inviting him to our next meeting to discuss matters including Community Water Grants, Farmland projects and the holdup of the AA Tanks due to Native Title; and (b) advise the Minister that the date of the meeting may be negotiated depending on his availability. Unfortunately due to pressure of other work this request was not able to be progressed in time for this meeting. The meeting’s request is currently been followed up with a view to a date early in the New Year.

Recommendation For Noting

Ms Glenda Teede and Mr Bob Edwards entered the meeting at 10:21 am. Ms Sharon Broad entered the meeting at 10:22 am

Resolution Eileen O’Connell moved and Brian Rayner seconded – That the Minister for Water be invited to a meeting of the Rural Water Council at a date suitable to the Minister or, if he is unable to attend a meeting, a request be made to meet with the Minister in Perth. CARRIED

Rural Water Council of WA (Inc) Minutes of the Meeting held 19 October 2018 Page 3 [of 18]

(b) Yerecoin-Piawaning Water Supplies (Item 6.2) The last noted the Water Corporation’s response to the Group’s enquiry as to whether the water flow between Yerecoin and Piawaning could be reversed. The meeting requested clarification as the response only referred to the water supply not being cut.

Mr Steve Greeve, Regional Manager Mid West has advised - The Yerecoin Piawaning scheme is under my management, and I should be able to help. However, I am unclear as to what is meant by ‘Piawanning supplying Yerecoin with water’. I am only aware of a water source existing at Yerecoin.

We have a small shallow ground water supply east of Yerecoin on the Golf Course road that supplies both Yerecoin and Piawaning customers.

The Piawanning extension was added under the rural water strategy more than 20 years ago. This funding provided Piawaning customers a ‘farmland supply’ with constrained flow and pressure. The small diameter and long length of the connecting main between Yerecoin and Piawaning constrains the flow rate we can deliver to Piawaning.

I am open to anything that may improve these schemes. If there is a suitable supply at Piawaning, it may obsolete the connecting main rather than reverse it. Why would we need to pump it all the way back to Yerecoin that has a source of water?

To answer the question directly; the pipe connecting Yerecoin with Piawaning has no concern w hich way the water ﬂows within it. So yes, the ﬂow in main could be reversed. Adequate pumping energy would be required to push the water through the pipe to its destination, this would need some design. There may be some pressure constrains on the pump to ensure the pipe is not over pressurised leading to bursts.

Recommendation For consideration

Mr Bob Edwards commented –  That the reverse osmosis desalination plant at Piawaning has only been running for one full year since start up.  Electricity costs $2,200.  Shire staff undertake weekly checks of the plant.  Still putting together costs such as filters etc.

Ms Sharon Broad referred to the enquiry as to whether the water flow between Yerecoin and Piawaning could be reversed and advised that she will need to get a formal response from the Water Corporation’s Planning section as a third-party supply is involved.

The meeting requested that this matter be left in abeyance pending response from the Water Corporation.

(c) Representatives Attending Meetings (Item 9.2) At the last meeting Cr Julie Flockart advised that she would follow up attendance by the Wheatbelt Development Commission. Details of this meeting have been sent to the Wheatbelt Development Commission.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has also been asked if they are able to continue their involvement with the Group.

Recommendation For noting NOTED

Rural Water Council of WA (Inc) Minutes of the Meeting held 19 October 2018 Page 4 [of 18]

(d) Capitella Basin At the last meeting the President requested an update on the situation with the Capitella Basin from Gingin to North of Dandaragan.

The Department has included an overview of two projects within the basin in their report (see Item 6.2).

Consideration of this item was deferred to item 6.2 Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Report.

(e) Farm Water Audits Last meeting requested that local governments be asked to ‘advertise the need for others to undertake water audits to show the need of these schemes’. Clarification is sought as to the request to be made to local governments.

While the Farm Water Rebate Scheme and the Pastoral Grant Scheme have closed, broadacre farmers who are experiencing water shortages can still apply for rebates to fund an audit and site inspection of their farm water supply and improvements, under the Farm Water Supply Planning Scheme. Farmers who have had an audit undertaken by 31 May 2018 will remain eligible for subsidies up to $500 towards the farm audit and $250 for an auditor to complete a call back inspection. Any audits undertaken from 1 June 2018 will be eligible for 50% of the audits costs up to $1,000.

Recommendation For discussion

Ms Sharon Broad commented –  She believed that the benefits of water audits and the water savings which could be achieved were something many were not aware of.  Suggested that the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation be asked to provide information on the benefits of water audits now that grant funding is not available to implement works.  Water audits are needed to highlight the need for works.  New pricing regime for fixed standpipes – 50 mm services will be charged commercial rates (up to $8.353 per kL); concessional rates will still apply for 20-25 mm services ($2.534 per kL).  Standpipes for fire are not to be available to the public (ie to be locked, behind a fence, controlled by a swipe card system) otherwise commercial rates will apply.

Hon Martin Aldridge MLC commented -  The Minister for Water has delayed the implementation of the new water pricing pending further consultation.  The State budget provided for cost recovery for license fees for public and mining water supplies - not yet gazetted.  The next water charges being looked at are around agricultural supplies - mid way through the consultation process.  The Government needs to make sure that any changes to the Regulations around water pricing will get through the Upper House of Parliament.  What is needed is water reform. He is concerned that the focus on cost recovery will derail the reform process.

Cr Tony Sachse commented that under an Intergovernmental Agreement of 1914 State Governments cannot introduce a license fee regime.

Resolution Eileen O’Connell moved and Ross Chappell seconded – That the matters to be raised with the Minister for Water include farm water audits, farm rebates scheme, local government owned fixed standpipes pricing policy, cost recovery of license fees and an extension of time for local government response to changes in pricing policy to February 2019. CARRIED

Hon Martin Aldridge MLC left the meeting at 11:10 am.

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The meeting agreed that in the event that the Minister for Water is able to meet with representatives of the Group rather than attend a meeting, the representatives of the Group be Mr Lawrie Short, Cr Tony Sachse, Cr Ross Chappell, Cr Eileen O’Connell, Mr Jamie Criddle and the Executive Officer.

(f) Other No other matters were brought forward.

6 REPORTS

6.1 Water Corporation Report Presentation of the Water Corporation’s report

Recommendation That the Water Corporation’s report be received.

Ms Sharon Broad tabled the Water Corporation’s Report (attached) and commented –  9,500 km of pipeline in the Goldfields and Agricultural Region.  About to start the third year of the Farmlands Program with years 4 and 5 to follow. Funds for the program are safe and have not been redirected. The Water Corporation can see improvements in operational costs through these works.  Community consultation is to be undertaken on how to use old sections of the Perth to Kalgoorlie water pipeline. The entire pipeline is heritage listed. Requesting a 50-year approval for new works when decommissioning sections of the pipeline. The new sections of pipeline are buried to assist with preservation. The Water Corporation is encouraging people to give feedback and to identify parts of the pipeline that are important to local communities.

Cr T Sachse asked as to the quantity of water supplied by desalination when compared to other sources. Ms Broad replied desalination 49%, groundwater 50% and dam storage 1% (dams being used basically used for storage). She advised that she would follow up more specific figures (see item 6.3).

Cr T Sachse asked if there were any health issues identified with using asbestos-cement pipes. Ms Broad replied that there were no concerns and referred to fact sheet issued by the Health Department.

Cr R Chappell congratulated those involved with the Farmlands Project and the reduction in bursts and leaks in pipelines.

Resolution Ross Chappell moved and Brian Rayner seconded – That a letter of congratulations be sent to the Minister for Water and the CEO Water Corporation, with a copy to Hon Mia Davies MLA, on the good works of the Farmlands Project. CARRIED

Mr L Short asked how the recruitment of a new CEO for the Water Corporation was progressing. Ms Broad replied that interviews have been held.

Cr M Crees asked as to progress on works for the Merredin tank. Ms Broad replied that the work to install covered tanks to replace the open storage was in the planning stage and was scheduled as the next project. The Shire has been approached regarding a mural on the tank.

Cr S Sachse enquired as to the service charge for a 25 mm fixed standpipe for community use and if a local government has a separate tank for community use whether it must be controlled or can an honour log be used. Ms Broad replied that 20 mm and 25 mm services can be accessed by the public and do not need controls; larger services are required to be controlled. (see also item 6.3).

Mr J Criddle commented that the Shire of Irwin was trialling a cheaper swipe card system ($3,000 v $15,000).

Cr R Della Bosca asked when does domestic water become commercial water. Ms Broad replied that it depends on the classification of land use, farms are charged the farmland rate. Use is determined by other Departments. Rural Water Council of WA (Inc) Minutes of the Meeting held 19 October 2018 Page 6 [of 18]

Resolution Mark Crees moved and Ross Chappell seconded – That the Water Corporation’s report be received. CARRIED

6.2 Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Report Presentation of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s report (attached).

Recommendation That the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s report be received.

Resolution Brian Rayner moved and Ross Chappell seconded – That the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s report be received. CARRIED

6.3 Region Reports

Recommendation That Region Reports be received.

Victoria Plains (Bob Edwards)  Good continuous rain since May.  Crops are excellent.  Battling for emergency water at Mogumber.  Piawaning, Calingiri and Yerecoin water supplies are okay.

Tim Williams (Office of the Hon Rick Mazza MLC)  Good report from the Water Corporation.  Will relay to Hon Rick Mazza request from Water Corporation for community feedback on use of decommissioned sections of the Goldfields pipeline.  Interested in the region reports.  Worthwhile meeting.

Narembeen (Peter Lines)  Pretty good rainfall.  Some frost reported with losses up to 40%.  The Shire is undertaking a consultation exercise with local farmers regarding fixed standpipes being fire only or general use.  Installing a meter of the fixed standpipe in Narembeen.

Goomalling (Peter Clarke)  Good rains – July 35 mm, August 89 mm, September 8 mm, October 34 mm.  Season coming along nicely.  Weeds are a problem, particularly on firebreaks etc.  Recent rain has delayed hay cutting.  Barley finished, however wheat will still benefit from rain.  Haven’t heard about to much frost.  The Shire has appointed a new CEO – Peter Bentley.

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Lake Grace (Ross Chappell) Farming  Rainfall on my farm January 21.5; February 22; March Nil; April 2.5; May 10; June 32.5; July 48; August 25.5; September 6; October 15 to date. This is about half of what we had this time last year.  Eastern end of the Shire has still struggled for rain often only getting half of what I have received.  Frost, varying reports of damage. The ones that went early seem to have been hit hardest. Because our crop wasn't in the boot, we seem to have missed out but I am sure when we are harvesting we will come across more.  Stock water is going to be low this summer as there has been no run off but that can change with a thunderstorm.  Feed; there is not the bulk there this spring and with spray topping complete it is not going to change so we will be feeding sheep earlier this summer.  Some of us are still carrying shipping wethers and with 5 to 6 months wool on them will probably carry them through to January and shear them because wool is still paying well.

Shire  Budget approved in August with a 2.5% general rate increase.  Road repairs with WANDRRA are nearly complete. The payment system is quite quick now with the paper work being submitted and being approved within five days and payment within ten days.  We have employed a Deputy CEO, Belinda Knight, who starts in December.

Merredin (Mark Crees)  Merredin dams about half full; not much run-off.  Dry September affected crops in the northern part of the Shire; rest of the Shire not too bad.  Hay cutting disrupted with the recent rain.

Westonia (Ross Della Bosca)  120-130 mm rain last year. Have received ¾ of last year’s rain to date.  Frost and a few hot days damaged some crops on heavy ground.  Dam water healthy.  Plenty of feed for stock.

Nungarin (Eileen O’Connell)  For the first time the Shire will complete their winter grading program.  Reasonable rain – 32 mm last day of September; 20 mm in October to date.  The Shire has appointed a new CEO – Adam Majid.  30 September rain added about ½ m to the water level in the town dam.  Lots of pasture, however not many sheep in the district.  Some frost damage mainly north-east Nungarin.  Best coverage of rain for some time. Recent years rainfall has been in strips through the district.

Mount Marshall (Tony Sachse)  Rainfall - Average in July and August; low in September, 30-60 mm in October.  Rain has been patchy and this is reflected in crops.  Dams about ½ full.  AA Dams – Native title still to be resolved before the Shire can take possession from the Water Corporation. One tank was not taken up by the Shire (should have) and another party is now negotiating with the Water Corporation.  Will be attending a desalination field day on Lefroy’s property at Miling.

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Toodyay (Brian Rayner)  Rainfall – August 60 mm; September 100 mm; October 60 mm.  Winter grading and fire mitigation programs affected by the wet weather.  Three new tanks have been installed in the district for fire control.  Roadside spraying non-existent. Wild Oats 5-6’ high.  The Shire had difficulties getting its budget adopted; only had three days left before having to go to the Minister.  Shire has received a $4.6m grant for Toodyay’s new recreation complex. The project, including a swimming pool, is estimated to cost $10.5m over two years. The site is behind the High School on 15 ha purchased by the Shire for $1.4m six years ago. The project has been split into 2 – Building Better Regions for the swimming pool; State (Lotterywest) for multipurpose oval. Community centre/storage/changerooms to be provided in one complex.

Dandaragan (Lawrie Short)  The Shire’s engineer, Garrick Yandle, has recently been appointed CEO for the Shire of Kulin.  620 mm of rain for the year to date.  Hay cutting is in full swing.  Fire season this year could be dangerous due to the amount of vegetation growth.  Dams are full but do not have the same retaining capacity.  16 marron ponds, fed by springs, are full.  100% plus lambing this year.  He has spoken with farmers from Dumbleyung who have expressed concerns about the changes to the Farm Water Audit scheme.

Ms S Broad referred to the questions earlier in the meeting (at item 6.1) regarding water sources and service charges for fixed standpipes and advised – Water sources: Desalination – 48% Groundwater – 40% Surface water – 10% Ground water replenishment – 2% Fixed standpipe charges for community use: No difference in service charge to local governments for 20 mm and 25 mm standpipes. Farmland consumption rates apply charges.

Resolution Brian Rayner moved and Mark Crees seconded – That Region Reports be received. CARRIED

7 FINANCE

7.1 Financial Reports Statement of Receipts and Payments for the period 1 January 2018 to 30 September 2018.

Recommendation That the financial report for the period 1 January 2018 to 30 September February 2018 be received.

RESOLUTION Peter Clarke moved and Ross Chappell seconded – That the financial report for the period 1 January 2018 to 30 September 2018 be received. CARRIED

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7.2 Accounts for Payment The following accounts are presented for payment –

Payee For Amount Accounts to be Paid R W & S Dew Secretarial Service June 2018 to October 2018 591.25 TOTAL (including GST) $591.25

Recommendation That the accounts as listed above, totalling $591.25 be passed for payment.

Resolution Peter Clarke moved and Ross Chappell seconded – That the accounts as listed above, totalling $591.25 be passed for payment. CARRIED

8 BUSINESS

8.1 Invitation to Join Following a discussion between the Group’s President and Cr Karen Chappel, President of the Northern Country Zone of WALGA, an invitation was made to the Zone and its member local governments to join and participate in the Group. The Northern Country Zone has thanked the Group for the invitation and the opportunity it presents to provide input into regional water issues and advised that our invitation will be considered at its next meeting to be held on 26 November 2018.

RECOMMENDATION For Noting NOTED

8.2 Standpipes – Charges for Water The President has requested discussion on the issue of the charges for water used through standpipes. He made particular reference to the situation with Toodyay and Dumbleyung.

RECOMMENDATION For Discussion

Dealt with earlier – see item 5.2(e).

8.3 Water Harvesting The President has suggested that the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development be asked to provide comment in relation to on farm catchments and water harvesting in general.

RECOMMENDATION For Discussion

RESOLUTION Eileen O’Connell moved and Tony Sachse seconded – That representatives from the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development be invited to attend meetings and that comment on water harvesting etc be requested.

9 URGENT BUSINESS (as permitted by the Presiding Member)

No matters of Urgent Business were brought forward.

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10 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING

Future meetings are scheduled for -  Friday 15 March 2019 – Northam  Friday 5 July 2019 – Hosted by a member local government.  Friday 18 October 2019 – Northam.

The next meeting will include the Annual General Meeting.

At the last meeting Cr Peter Lines suggested that more Shires host meetings of the Group.

RECOMMENDATION That the next ordinary meeting of the Rural Water Council be held Friday 15 March 2019 at the Water Corporation Building, Northam.

Cr T Sachse indicated that he would be attending an on- farm desalination workshop at Miling and that he would report. He commented that it would be good to look at on operating installation.

Resolution Mark Crees moved and Eileen O’Connell seconded – That the next ordinary meeting of the Rural Water Council be held Friday 15 March 2019 at the Water Corporation Building, Northam. CARRIED

11 CLOSURE

There being no further business the President thanked delegates and observers for their attendance and the Water Corporation for hosting the meeting and declared the meeting closed at 12:32 pm.

CERTIFICATION

These Minutes were confirmed by the meeting held on …………………….……………………….

Signed: ……………….……..………..…………………………….……..…… (Chairman of meeting at which the Minutes were confirmed)

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2018 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Actual Es timate RECEIPTS For Year For Year Membership Local Government (@ $160.00) 0.00 1,500 Local Government - Previous Year 0.00 320 Individuals (@ $20.00) 0.00 0.00 60 Interest Earned 3.22 5 TOTAL RECEIPTS $3.22 1,885

PAYMENTS Conference Expenses: Wheatbelt Conference 2018 500.00 500 Meeting Expenses 0.00 100 Postage & Stationery 0.00 20 Secretarial Service 2,277.30 2,800 TOTAL PAYMENTS $2,777.30 3,420

CASH SUMMARY Opening Balance 5,587.21 5,587 Plus Receipts 3.22 1,885 5,590.43 7,472 Less Payments 2,777.30 3,420 Closing Balance $2,813.13 4,052

BANK RECONCILIATION Cheque Account Balance (as at 28/9/2018) (Westpac) 2,813.13 Plus Deposits made but not shown on Statement 0.00 2,813.13 Less Cheques issued but not shown on Statement 0.00 Balance a s per Cash Book $2,813.13

Robert Dew EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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REPORTS

WATER CORPORATION

Update on Farmlands Project

Supporting local contractors in GAR water supply project Various packages of work are being delivered in the Goldfields and Agricultural reg ion (GAR). one of which. the Farmlands Program, is now in the third year of rep lacing existing pipelines and focussing on a buy local policy and aboriginal inclusion.

With years one and two virtual ly complete, the third year will deliver another 25 sites to be managed as separate projects. This is no small task to stay on top of and requires a collaborative One Team app roach with dil igent recording keeping and tracking.

We spoke with Project Managers Carl Barbato and Josh D'Souza to hear more.

“We just ticked off practical completion for one of the bigger year one sites in the Merredin area. In the four locations we replaced almost 400 metres of pipeline at a cost of $830,000 over a four month period earlier this year,” Carl said .

"Sections of this work involved replacing pipeline under major road intersections, including nearby the local Merredin grain terminal. We liaised closely with stakeholders to time the works outside of the busy harvest period and we kept the intersection open ensuring gra in trucks and all other vehicles were able to pass through as normal .”

“Under these intersections a plastic sleeve was installed on the outside of the steel pipes to protect the road in the event of a burst. The GAR has a harsh cl imate with water trave lling long distances, so pressure is higher and we find pipes degrade more quickly.”

"We started year one projects with the highest risk pipe lines which were most degraded, causing leaks. breaks and water supply issues to cust omers. We are now moving onto lower risk pipelines."

Josh said as part of the contract strategy to buy loca l.

"We have actively engaged with local bus inesses, especially aboriginal owned businesses, to encourage their bidding for work.”

“We've had great results with more than 15 000 metres of pipeline replaced by Aboriginal joint venture partners on four separate sites in year two . All other sites were completed by local contractors, many with indigenous employees," he said .

With year three works about to begin construction, the team ha ve reached a milestone of 30,000 metres of pipeline replaced and it was recently announced a year four list wil l be added to the program.

Quairading Memorial Swimming Pool makes a splash into waterwise program

The Quairading Memorial Swimming Pool was endorsed as a Waterwise Aquatic Centre at the recent Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics (LIWA) State Conference.

Since the Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program began in 2008 it has helped save around 858 million litres of water – in aquatic centre terms, that’s around 381 Olympic swimming pools of water.

Water Corporation Goldfields and Agricultural Regional Manager, Sharon Broad, congratulated the Shire of Quairading run aquatic centre for doing its bit to use water wisely.

“The Quairading Memorial Swimming Pool carried out extensive reviews of how it uses water and developed a management plan to achieve lasting water savings,” Mrs Broad said.

“It made significant changes and ongoing commitments to using water wisely. It is fitted with water efficient toilets, taps and showers and regularly monitors its water use to keep an eye out for leaks.” Rural Water Council of WA (Inc) Minutes of the Meeting held 19 October 2018 Page 13 [of 18]

“Aquatic centres are an important part of our community, and the advice and support they receive through this program ensures every drop of water is used wisely.”

Shire of Quairading CEO, Graeme Fardon, said the program formed part of Council’s stated commitment to sustainability, including the efficient use of water resources.

“We look forward to working with LIWA and the Water Corporation to demonstrate this commitment. The Shire will continue on its journey of continuous improvement with its water use,” Mr Fardon said.

The Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program is a joint initiative of Water Corporation and the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics, with 38 Centres endorsed across the State.

Quairading Memorial Swimming Pool brings the total number of Waterwise Aquatic Centres in the Goldfields and Agricultural Region to six – with the Goldfields Oasis (Kalgoorlie), Merredin District Olympic Pool, Mukinbudin Pioneer Memorial Aquatic Centre, Northam Swimming Pool and Wundowie Swimming Pool previously recognised through the program.

Dam levels and Streamflow data for Perth (and GAWS)

Dam level (total for 15 dams)

The dam storage level has remained steady over the last week, remaining at 59 per cent* of full capacity.

* Please note some dams are filled from different sources and this increase may include the transfer of groundwater and desalinated seawater from treatment plants as well as streamflow (that comes from rainfall). The percentage of full capacity number can also go up or down depending on how much water has been supplied to customers this week from dams.

Streamflow (total for 15 dams)

From 1 May 2018 to 11 October 2018 the dams have received 123 billion litres of streamflow. The post-1975 average for the May to October period is 165 billion litres.

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Community feedback to give new life to parts of Golden Pipeline

Water Corporation is seeking community feedback on how to use old sections of the famous Perth to Kalgoorlie water pipeline , as the organisation plans for how it will manage the iconic asset over the next half-century.

The nationally heritage-listed Goldfields Water Supply Scheme was built by CY O'Connor and has supplied water to the Goldfields and Agricultural region for over 115 years.

Water Corporation Goldfields and Agricultural Regional Manager Sharon Broad explained how important the iconic pipeline remains.

"Water Corporation is in a very unique situation as the custodian of a pipeline that is, at the same time, both an iconic heritage-listed landmark and a functioning asset that must do its job now and into the future," Mrs Broad said.

"There would be few historical structures in the world that have that dual identity ."

The pipeline was included on the National Heritage List in June 2011 and is also on the assessment program of the Heritage Council of Western Australia.

"Like all operational assets , the pipeline requires ongoing maintenance and upgrades, in this case to maintain a safe and reliable water supply to towns between Perth and Kalgoorlie," Mrs Broad said.

"The pipeline is around 560 km long, so we are talking about an enormous asset. While some original sections from 1903 remain in place, it has been continually upgraded or replaced as sections show wear and tear with age."

Assessments of the pipeline show around eight to 10 kilometres will need to be replaced with new below ground pipe each year, over the next 50 years.

Mrs Broad said leaving the decommissioned sections of the above-ground pipeline in place for posterity was neither feasible nor safe; however, given the historical importance of the pipeline Water Corporation will be engaging with the community on the future of decommissioned sections.

“To minimise maintenance costs and ensure public safety , we plan to remove and re-purpose non-useable sections of pipeline , in consultation with the National Trust and subject to State and Federal regulatory approvals ," Mrs Broad said.

"It is probable much of the existing pipeline will ultimately be recycled , simply because of its sheer size.”

"Given the historical importance of the pipeline to the community and its story as a pioneering engineering achievement , we want the community 's feedback on how these smaller pieces of old pipeline could be repurposed for the enjoyment of future generations."

Mrs Broad said that depending on community feedback particular sections could remain exactly where they are, above ground , at the entrances to towns , even though they may be decommissioned. Some sections may go to museums or other places where the pipeline can be celebrated .

Water Corporation has previously showcased parts of the original pipeline at the Perth International Arts Festival and maintains a permanent display in Bernard Park in Northam .

Community feedback will form part of a Heritage Impact Statement being carried out by Water Corporation which will be referred to State and Federal regulators . If the proposal goes ahead , Water Corporation will look for opportunities for community partnerships based on the ideas as particular sections of pipeline are decommissioned in future.

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DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

Rural Water Planning Program Update

Closing of the Farm Water Rebate Scheme

The Department wrote to the Rural Water Council in June to advise of the changes to the State budget that required the closure of the Farm Water Rebate Scheme as of the 31 May 2018. The funding for the program will cease at the end of 2018-19, but as applicants have 18 months to submit their claim once approved, it was necessary to stop accepting any new applications.

The Farm Water Supply Planning Scheme continues to be funded and has been increased to 50% of the cost of a farm water audit, up to a maximum of $1,000.

The Community Water Supply Scheme will also be continuing in the State budget. At this stage there will be a review of projects that weren’t funded under the Watering WA scheme for viability for 2019/20 year and if required the Department would run a call for new projects early in the New Year.

Update on Capitella Basin

There was a Royalties for Regions funded project under the Water for Food banner that was undertaken in 2012-2014. These RfR funded projects now fall under the direction of DPIRD. They have a summary of what was undertaken on their website but no findings are listed at this stage. The contact for the project is Richard George at DPIRD. https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/r4r/west-midlandskoo-jan-gillingarra-capitela-groundwater- investigations?page=0%2C0 (copy attached).

DWER is currently undertaking an investigation in the East Midlands aiming to determine the water availability of water between Gingin & Moora. It’s a $5.1 million project that will drill 21 new exploration bores across the Dandaragan Plateau. This follows an extensive 7500 km 2 electromagnetic survey undertaken last year as part of the State groundwater Investigation program.

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West Midlands/Koojan-Gillingarra (Capitela) groundwater investigations

The West Midlands Mapping and Water Management Project, funded through the Royalties for Regions program, identiﬁes groundwater resources which could be developed for irrigated agriculture or livestock water supplies in the Capitela Valley.

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) investigated the cause of salinity affecting agricultural land and transport infrastructure in the Gillingarra area. This project builds on a number of water investigation projects undertaken in the area since 2008.

Background

In 2008, DAFWA supervised a drilling investigation funded by the Moore Catchment Council to install three groundwater monitoring sites in the Capitela Valley area of the West Midlands.

The drilling investigation discovered about a 10-kilometre length of surﬁcial palaeochannel (ancient river) sediments in the Perth Basin about 20 kilometres (km) west of the Midlands Road.

In 2009 DAFWA was asked to provide advice on the spread of salinity in the Gillingarra-Koojan Catchment, about 30km south of Moora. Salinity was increasing signiﬁcantly in some locations causing loss of agricultural land, death of eucalypt woodlands and damage to the Midlands Road and railway line.

Initial indications suggested the spreading salinity might be caused by groundwater discharge from a palaeochannel extending east towards New Norcia. To some extent, the palaeochannel sediments discovered west of the Darling Fault in 2008 in the Capitela Valley aligned with the surmised palaeochannel from New Norcia to Gillingarra. However, it was not clear whether the eastern and western sections of those separate channels were connected. One of the aims of the project was to investigate that possibility.

Location of Capitela map in the West Midlands area of the state's northern agricultural region

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Identifying groundwater resources

The West Midlands project was undertaken in three stages:  airborne electromagnetic (AEM) geophysical survey  drilling program to install a system of monitoring bores and  a production bore aquifer test pumping to determine aquifer parameters.

Airborne electromagnetic survey

The AEM survey covered a rectangular area about 50km long by 7km wide, extending from New Norcia in the east to Yathroo in the west (see image below).

The survey was ﬂown in October 2012 to acquire data which is used to build a picture of electrical conductivity in the proﬁle which is then interpreted to understand the geology.

The recently discovered palaeochannel (thin blue wavy line) shows up clearly in the east of the survey area because it contains more conductive material than the surrounding granitic rock which has zero conductivity. Where the palaeochannel crosses the Darling Fault, which roughly aligns north-south along the Bindoon-Moora Road, and enters the Perth Basin (west of the road), the conductivity of the palaeochannel sediments is similar to the conductivity of sediments in the Perth Basin. It is presumed the palaeochannel continues westward, although it is possible the palaeochannel sediments in the west are not linked to the palaeochannel in the east.

Drilling program

Over the 2013–14 summer, 16 x 50 millimetre (mm) diameter groundwater monitoring bores were installed at eight sites near the palaeochannel.

One larger (200mm diameter) bore, known as a ‘production bore’, was installed in the middle of the palaeochannel to use as an aquifer test pumping site.

The easternmost monitoring site was 6km north-west of New Norcia. At this site the palaeochannel sediments extended to 197 metres (m) deep, which was an astonishing and unexpected depth. Other deep palaeochannels found in the agriculatural region have achieved no more than 90–100m depths and are more typically only 40–50m deep.

Further to the west where the palaeochannel crossed the Gillingarra-Glentromie Road, the palaeochannel sediments extend to a depth of 192m.

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Aquifer testing

An aquifer testing program to assess the sustainable yield and water quality available from the production bore was completed in March 2014. The pump was installed at 40m depth and set to discharge water at varying rates until a constant 8 litres per second rate was achieved. The bore recovered very quickly, better than 90% recovery within 5 minutes. The water level in the production bore was drawn down 32m and stayed constant at that level. Water quality testing revealed an electrical conductivity of 300 millisiemens per metre or less than 1700 milligrams per litre.

Testing water samples during the West Midlands water investigation project Findings

Final analysis of the ﬁndings is still underway, including the water resource potential of the new groundwater system, although preliminary results are available.

At the base of the palaeochannel in the east, the water is salty - equivalent to about one-third seawater. However, water in the upper parts of the palaeochannel aquifer is very fresh, similar to that expected in a rainwater tank. Further analysis is needed to determine how far that fresh water extends.

To measure the dispostion of fresh water, the monitoring bores have been logged with two downhole geophysical tools. One of the tools measured electrical conductivity of the proﬁle to obtain salinities, the other logged natural gamma to give an indication of clay and sand layers in the proﬁle.

Mapping the distribution of high and low quality groundwater zones within the valley will be useful to landholders for targeting sites which should produce large yields of good quality groundwater.

Assessing the extent and nature of the groundwater resources will reveal opportunities to develop irrigated agriculture and new livestock water supplies.

Royalties for Regions support and partnerships

This project was supported by the Royalties for Regions, Regional Development — Water and Natural Resource Management initiative, which aims to capitalise on water availability opportunities and support regional development in WA. DAFWA worked in partnership with the Department of Water, Department of Regional Development and CSIRO.

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Call for public input into regional education strategy 24 January 2019

Minister for Education Dan Tehan has encouraged Australians to have their say on the National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy. Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price said the strategy aims to increase tertiary education participation and outcomes for people in regional, rural and remote Australia, including the Durack electorate. “Young Australians living in regional areas are half as likely to have a university level qualification as those living in cities,” she said. Late last year, the Federal Government established a Regional Education Expert Advisory Group, chaired by the Hon Dr Denis Napthine, as part of its recent $134.8 million regional higher education package, and former Director of the Geraldton Universities Centre, Ms Meredith Wills is also part of the group. “The government is focused on keeping our regions strong by supporting the operation of regional university and vocational education providers,” Ms Price said. “And having Ms Wills on board with her first-hand experience in this field is a bonus. “Now we want to hear practical ideas from Durack residents about how to get more people who are living in regional and remote areas into higher education and vocational training.” A Framing Paper has been released to inform consultation on the strategy. Submissions are due by 5pm on Friday 1 February 2019, and should be emailed to [email protected] The responses will inform the development of a National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Report on priority recommendations for action. The Framing Paper is available at https://docs.education.gov.au/documents/national-regional-rural-and- remote-education-strategy-framing-paper

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Media contact: Sue Chiera (08) 9964 2195 | Mob: 0427 587 395 | Email: [email protected]

Remember – No Jab means No Pay 31 January 2019

As the new school year begins, Federal Member for Durack and Minister for the Environment Melissa Price reminds families in the Durack electorate to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date – whether they are school age or younger. Parents should ensure their children are fully vaccinated so they are protected against infectious diseases. Not fully vaccinating means that families will lose part of their fortnightly Family Tax Benefit payment. Family Tax Benefit Part A payments are reduced by approximately $28 a fortnight for each child who does not meet the immunisation requirements, under the current No Jab, No Pay policy. Since the policy started on 1 July 2018, on average, more than 500 children a day who did not meet immunisation requirements, have taken action to meet these requirements. Minister Price said the change to No Jab, No Pay provides a constant reminder for parents to keep their children’s immunisation up to date. “Immunisation is the safest way to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases,” she said. “Parents who don’t immunise their children put them at risk – as well as the children of other people.” Almost 250,000 children and their families have taken action to ensure they meet the immunisation requirements since the Government introduced the No Jab, No Pay policy in 2016. The Government provided more than $14 million in the 2017-18 Budget for free catch-up vaccinations for children, young adults and newly-arrived refugees. It also provided $5.5 million over three years to encourage Australian parents and carers to vaccinate their children. Exemptions still apply for children who have medical contraindications or natural immunity and have been assessed by a general practitioner.

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Media contact: Sue Chiera (08) 9964 2195 | Mob: 0427 587 395 | Email: [email protected]

RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT LUPUS IN OUR COMMUNITY 30 January 2019

Local Member Mia Davies MLA has met with Northam local and member of Lupus WA Fiona Brayshaw to discuss raising awareness about the disease and improving support for those that live with it.

Ms Davies said she learned that Lupus was a significant health issue in Australia with more than 35,000 diagnosed nationwide and 3,700 in Western Australia alone.

“Mrs Brayshaw met with me at my electorate office as a member of Lupus WA, (a volunteer based patient focussed organisation), to discuss the work the organisation does to support those diagnosed with lupus,” Ms Davies said.

“She advised me that early detection and treatment is critical for improving long-term outcomes for those living with the disease, and that building awareness and provision of support were key priorities of their organisation.

“If left undiagnosed and untreated lupus can have serious and even fatal consequences”, Ms Brayshaw said.

Despite the relatively high incidence of lupus it still remained one of Australia’s least recognised diseases, with both knowledge and understanding about lupus still sadly lacking both in the general community and even amongst many health professionals.

“I was in incredible pain day and night, there was no relief. I was then lucky enough to be diagnosed and with the right medication plus diet and lifestyle changes I can keep the pain away.”

Ms Davies said she welcomed the opportunity to learn more about lupus, and about the work Lupus WA was doing to raise awareness and support for those diagnosed with the disease.

“It can be difficult for any family to manage when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious health condition, and this can be exacerbated if you live in regional WA,” she said.

“Reducing isolation by linking into support networks, learning more about how to live with lupus and sharing your experience with those in a similar situation is important.

“I have written to the Minister for Health to seek his support in raising the profile of lupus and to explore how the Health Department may be able to collaborate with Lupus WA to help Western Australians to become Lupus Wise.”

Lupus is a chronic and complex autoimmune disease that can affect any tissue or organ “head to toe” in the body, including the kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, skin and joints.

About 90 per cent of people with lupus are women, but it can also affect men and children. International research indicates that it is the leading cause of premature cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and stroke among young women.

There are now 11 recognised criteria used worldwide to identify a possible lupus diagnosis and a full description of these criteria is available www.rheumatology.org

To help you become Lupus Wise and to access support visit Lupus WA at: www.lupuswa.com.au

For media enquiries please contact Mia Davies on 9041 1702 (Merredin office), 9622 2871 (Northam office) or email [email protected]

Photo caption: Mia with Fiona and Toby Brayshaw discussing how to raise the profile of becoming Lupus Wise. UPDATE | February 2019 FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHT 3.4 Urban Tanker PAT User Trial Outcomes What has been happening? In December 2018 volunteers from Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service • First Project Advisory Team (PAT) Chair briefing session held late January - PAT chairs (VFRS), Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) and Bush Fire for Urban Pumper, HAZMAT Structural Rescue, Bulk Water Carrier and 2.4 Broadacre Service (BFS) from across the state gathered to participate in a hands on Tanker were taken through how PATs work, their responsibilities and their project trial of the first new series 3.4 Urban Tankers off the production line. stream activities. A second session will be held early in February for remaining project streams. PATs will be finalised by the end of February 2019. Working with end users in the build program provided them the • Following the second OFP Reference Group meeting late January, we now have opportunity to point out things not necessarily noticeable to the acceptance of the CAPA and General Rescue Utility concepts. supplier. Following valuable feedback, a number of immediate changes • New project team members – Welcome to Uchit Luktuke and Skye Pichler. will address challenges with radio microphone locations, suction inlet valve interference with rear recovery, safer removal of standpipe and bar mounting and inclusion of a wheel brace extension bar. What is next? Four 3.4 Urban Tankers are being delivered to Halls Creek, Wyndham, • OFP Roadshow to kick off in February – our Project Director will be travelling around Brookton and Toodyay . New to Service trials will now commence once the state providing updates and briefings to various services. handed over to the brigades. • Second PAT Chairs Briefing session 7th February 2019. • Number of PATs will be kicking off over the next two months to support development “Thank you for the opportunity of First of Types, concept design and evaluations. to be part of the user trial…it gives me confidence when someone asks ‘Why?’ instead of Project Overview Presentation now available saying ‘That’s just how it is’.” Share the word with your Brigade/Group/Unit (BGU) – complete with speaking notes Andrew Waters, BFS, Pink Lake, Esperance For your copy - visit the DFES intranet or the Volunteer Portal (scroll to bottom of page). 3.4 UT PAT Video - Click here for highlights

For further details or feedback on this update, please contact the project team [email protected] or visit us at the DFES Intranet or the Volunteer Portal. How to Get Involved…Register your interest to become a member of a PAT There are many ways to become involved in the Operational Fleet Project: • Register your interest of be a member of a PAT. Please note that membership is limited and we may not be able to accommodate all requests. • Contact a PAT member for the latest updates and to provide feedback. Names are listed in Volunteer Portal and Intranet. • Be part of ‘New to Service’ trials if your brigade/group/unit (BGU) is receiving a new appliance. Over a 3 month period following delivery end users will be conducting evaluations. Outcomes captured will be considered as part of our continuous improvement model. • Share the word – share our user friendly project overview presentation with your service. Click links below or email us directly to receive a copy. • Email your feedback or questions to the project [email protected]. • For more information on how to get involved, PAT member names & project presentation click here for DFES Intranet or click here for Volunteer Portal.

What’s next for our priority fleet?

• Ultra Light Tanker: Working with Procurement to finalise the tender evaluation. PAT members being finalised. More specific details to follow. • Light Tanker: Working with Procurement to finalise the tender evaluation. PAT members being finalised. More specific details to follow. • 2.4 Broadacre Tanker: Contract awarded to GH Varley Pty Ltd. Initial contract meeting to be held. • 3.4 Urban Tanker: Most recommendations from PAT User Trial have been accepted and applied to production. Delivery to BGUs in progress. • 4.4 Broadacre Tanker: Tender evaluation activities have commenced. Volunteers are involved with this process. • Road Crash Rescue Tender: Currently with Procurement to finalise tender evaluation. PAT members being finalised. More specific details to follow. • General Rescue Utility & CAPA: Concept Design received endorsement by Project Reference Group, functional requirements for both vehicles have commenced, prior to tender. • Flood Rescue Boat: Tender has been issued, awaiting responses from the market. Tenders close on 19th February 2019. • Country & Urban Pumpers: Initial contract meeting has been held with Paull Group JV, with first orders being placed shortly. • Bulk Water Carrier & HAZMAT Structural Rescue: Currently in build. PAT members are being finalised to participate in user evaluations.

For full status update on all Fleet Project Streams click here for DFES Intranet or click here for Volunteer Portal.

Wheatbelt District EM Advisor LEMC Report

First Quarter 2019

Reviewed and streamlined Impact Statement – being piloted

An Impact Statement is used after a level 2 or 3 incident to collect information about all known and emerging impacts from emergency incidents and is compiled to assist the impacted Local Government/s in management of the incident response and recovery. The Impact Statement provides an overview for Local Government including –

• known and emerging impacts, • management actions currently in place, • responsible agencies, • future management actions required, and • changes to responsibility for impact management.

Transfer of Control of an incident to Local Government also requires the receiving Local Government to have a clear picture and understanding of all aspects of the incident and the immediate, short-term and medium-term actions it will be required to undertake to effectively manage the incident and associated recovery. This is achieved through the Impact Statement, which is vital to assist Local Governments and Local Recovery Coordination Groups to better understand impacts and inform their recovery activities. It also assists the State Recovery Coordinator and Local Governments to identify gaps in capacity to manage and activate necessary State support.

The Controlling Agency is responsible for the preparation of the Impact Statement. An officer will work collaboratively with the following organisations and personnel to ensure accurate information is obtained in a timely manner –

• Members of the Incident Support Group • State government agencies and authorities responsible for the management of impacts • Deputy State Recovery Coordinator (D/SRC) • District Emergency Management Advisor (DEMA) • Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) • DFES Recovery Manager (R/MGR) • Disaster Resilience Funding Arrangements Funding Officer (DRFA FO) • Community service providers and groups

It is therefore important that all LEMC agencies have an understanding that they may be required to provide information into this document after a major event.

The reviewed Impact Statement and Guidelines are attached. Please remember that they are currently being piloted until 30 June 2019, at which time they will be reviewed and may have slight modifications made.

State Emergency Management Exercise Framework - out for consultation.

In May 2018 the State EM Exercise Framework Development Project was commissioned. The purpose of the project was to develop and implement a framework which integrates with the EM lessons Management framework, and provide a practical guide for exercise development and reporting.

Exercises will be developed by conducting a gap analysis against the SEMC EM Capability Framework and exercise reporting will also be capability based.

The whole suite of documents has been sent to agencies and Local Governments for their feedback.

For LEMC purposes please find attached the proposed amendments to the Policy 4.8 to 4.10 and Procedure 19. Also attached is the new capability based exercise report template.

Please refer to section 4.8.4.4 in the policy for Local Government/LEMC obligations.

And also note that Procedure 19 refers to a new guideline called “ Managing exercises – a guideline for Western Australia’s Emergency Management Agencies”, which will be an excellent resource to assist Local Government and LEMCs develop and facilitate their annual exercise. This will be available from the SEMC website once the consultation period is over.

Aide Memoire – Local Recovery Coordinators

This aide memoire has been circulated to all Local Governments, however I have attached just to ensure the LEMC is aware of its existence.

As well as the useful list of roles and responsibilities, it includes an operational checklist for the recovery coordinator and the committee that I think would be invaluable in the early stages of a major event.

Consider including this in your recovery plan or adding it to the recovery “file” in your LG.

EM Training for LEMC

DFES has been successful in gaining funding to employ a curriculum writer to develop an EM training package that covers all agencies. It is envisaged this will be complete by mid- year and a roll out of training to interested LEMCs will commence in the last half of the year.

General

Currently I am focussed on progressing the local component of the state risk project, and also assisting LGs to ensure their LEMA are compliant and current.

Yvette Grigg

Wheatbelt District EM Advisor 1. PETA KNEALE - LANDGATE R1.1.1 Re: MEMORIAL OF ADVERTISEMENT Memorial of Advertisement of Form 5

OUTWARD CORRESPONDENCE December 2018 / January 2019

1. MICK LUNDIE F1.9.1 RE: TENDER 1 2018/19 SUPPLY AND LAY BITUMENOUS PRODUCTS INCLUDING AGGREGATE BITUTEX – SUCCESSFUL TENDER

2. RICHARD MORICONI F1.9.1 RE: TENDER 1 2018/19 SUPPLY AND LAY BITUMENOUS PRODUCTS INCLUDING AGGREGATE COLAS – UNSUCCESSFUL TENDER

3. BOYD PRICE ST1.2.6 RE: PLANT OPERATOR – ROLLER DRIVER OFFER OF EMPLYMENT

4. MICHAEL IBURG ST1.2.6 RE: PART TIME GARDENER (6 MONTH CONTRACT) OFFER OF EMPLYMENT

5. BELINDA MCMURDO ST1.2.6 RE: POSITION OF TOWN GARDENER OFFER

6. EMMA GAUNT ES1.6.2 RE: APPEAL CONVENOR SUPPORT TO GREENFINCH PROJECT

Council Outstanding Resolutions Status Report Resolutions not included here can be assumed to have been satisfactorily completed or have become redundant by virtue of a more current resolution or action. Councillors aware of an outstanding resolution not completed that should be placed in this outstanding resolution report should contact the CEO. Red – New Strikethrough - Delete

RESPONSIBLE TIME MEETING ITEM/RESOLUTION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSE OFFICER FRAME October 2018 12/10-18 WATER That Council CEO June 19 CORPORATION 1. Discusses any public submissions received from the PRICING POLICY – community; COUNCIL OWNED 2. Seeks an extension of time to respond to the Water STANDPIPES Corporations Action Plan for Council Controlled Standpipes; 3. Request the Chief Executive Officer to attend the Rural Water Council meeting in Northam on Friday 19th October to raise Council’s issues with the new fee structure; 4. Reaffirm September motion to write to the WA Water Corporation opposing their proposed fee structure in remote parts of the eastern wheatbelt; 5. Reaffirm September motion to write to the Department of Water and suggest that as a result of the increased Standpipe water costs that they re-introduce the Farm Water Grants to allow effected landholders the ability to create on-farm water storage and water connections;

RESPONSIBLE TIME MEETING ITEM/RESOLUTION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSE OFFICER FRAME July 2018 10/07-18 Road Closure – Carrabin That Council resolves the following: CEO Mar 19 South Rd 1. For the dedication of the land the subject of Main Roads Land Dealing Plans 1760-273-2 and 1760-274-1 as a road pursuant to section 56 of the Land Administration Act 1997. 2. Initiate the road closure process for the approx. 1600m2 section of Carrabin South Road as shown hatched on LOP 1760-273-2 and offer to include the land in the adjoining freehold lots owned by Rythdale Pty Ltd or if not required, include in the Reserve 45634 (purpose of Tourist Information and Rest Bay). 3. In relation to Reserve 45634, Council agrees to: a) Excise the land required of approx (1,021m2) for the road widening ex Reserve 45634 (purpose of Tourist Information and Rest Bay) to Main Roads as shown on LOP 1760-273-2. b) Advice as to whether the Shire has granted any interests over Reserve 45634 that would be affected by the proposed road widening and dedication - None. c) Consent to Main Roads and its contractors to enter onto Reserve 45634 to carry out construction works which will commence prior to the excision from the reserve being completed 4. Following advertising of the above proposals, please request a Council resolution pursuant to the requirements of the Land Administration Act 1997.

RESPONSIBLE TIME MEETING ITEM/RESOLUTION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSE OFFICER FRAME July 2018 12/07-18 Standpipe Controller That Council agree to install two (2) two solar powered CEO, WS Dec 18 standpipe controllers in Carrabin and Walgoolan, with Council transferring the $20k from the Trust account (George Road Water Extension) and contributes the difference of approximately $12k from Municipal Funds to complete the two stand pipes Council investigating alternative, cheaper solutions Sept 2018 10/09-18 WATER That Council CEO Nov 2018 CORPORATION 1. Write to the WA Water Corporation opposing their PRICING POLICY proposed fee structure; – COUNCIL 2. Write to the Department of Water and suggest that as OWNED a result of the increased Standpipe water costs that they re- STANDPIPES introduce the Farm Water Grants to allow effected landholders the ability to create on-farm water storage and water connections; 3. Inform all ratepayers/farmers of the proposed changes to the WA Water Corporations fee structure and seek comment on the Shire proposed rationalisations by 15th October 2018. Issue raised with WALGA to be taken to Minister level

RESPONSIBLE TIME MEETING ITEM/RESOLUTION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSE OFFICER FRAME Dec 2017 10/12-17 Warrachuppin Road That Council CEO Dec 18 Realignment 1. Welcomes Ramelius Resources proposal to commence operations with the Greenfinch project in the mid to later stages of 2018. 2. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to instigate the process for a resumption of land under the Land Administration Act in Reserve 14983. 3. Authorises expenditure to the Chief Executive Officer to commence the survey of the proposed road reserve, possible relocation of utility services (Telstra, Water) and possible new road design (if required) to enable a cost to be provided to Ramelius Resources for comment. Council have engaged the services of RoadsWest engineering to draw up plans and road design. Land resumption process has been commenced, waiting on Ministers desk. Delays in environmental approval

Sept 2017 10/09-17 Westonia Airstrip That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to CEO Mar 18 negotiate a fair price for the two areas of land to incorporate into the Westonia Airstrip and report back to Council at the October meeting. Offer and Paperwork to be discussed and finalized. The CEO has recently held discussions with Paul Sawyer of AD Astral Aviation in relation to some substantial development & improvements to the Westonia Airstrip to allow commercial flights in and out of Westonia. Waiting on response from Ramelius Resources. Additional discussion held with Ramelius regarding airstrip

RESPONSIBLE TIME MEETING ITEM/RESOLUTION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSE OFFICER FRAME Apr 2017 17/04-17 Town Planning Scheme Currently seeking input from town planners in CEO June 19 relation to low cost solution Held discussions with Dept of Planning – there are willing to assist, spoke with Planner in Kellerberrin who is willing to assist. Result – reduced cost plan. Dept of Planning attended June Meeting to discuss TPS with work to commence in 2018/19. Planning commission waiting on copy of Westonia Community Strategic Plan to progress Scheme, Due for adoption in December 2018. Apr 2017 16/04-17 Westonia Airstrip Currently investigating, coincide with Kaolin St CEO Mar 19 Renaming. Apr 2017 15/04-17 Renaming of Egg Rock Currently seeking input from families prior to CEO Dec 17 Road & Kaolin Street advertising as per requirements Mar 2017 13/03-17 Review of Integrated Awaiting commencement date for Integrated Planning CEO Apr 19 Planning Suite Suite review. Review undertaken from April 2018, presentation in July/August 2018. Community Strategic Plan due for adoption in December 2018. Oct 16 10/10-16 Adopted sea container CEO awaiting advise from new Health/Building CEO/Building May 19 policy formulated by the Surveyor in relation to extent of paperwork required Chief Executive Officer on in submitting “Building Application” for approval. the provision of sea Local Planning Policies via Town Planning Scheme containers in the Westonia to address issue. Planning commission waiting on Townsite. copy of Westonia Community Strategic Plan to progress, Due for adoption in December 2018.

WORK SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

1. PLANT REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE The following repairs and maintenance were carried out since the last meeting. • Water tanker – various repairs to water pump, water leaks and fabrication of new spray bars. Welding of main frame to undercarriage severely deteriorated by elements over time.

• Freightliner Roadtrain – 90,000Km service, replace starter motor and fan belts, repair airleaks carried out by Mechtech. • Toyota Prado – 10,000km service carried out by Merredin Toyota. • Toyota Landcruiser – 10,000kms service carried out by Merredin Toyota.

2. CAPITAL ROAD WORKS • Formation and drainage of 4km section of Boodarockin Road (R2R). Gravel re-sheeting has commenced. • Formation and drainage of 1.2km section Warrachuppin Road in preparation for Polymer Trail.

3. GENERAL ROAD MAINTENANCE • Bitumen patching potholes. • Twinkarri Tree Loppers are currently undertaking vegetation slashing on sections of Carrabin South and Clothier Roads.

4. PRIVATE WORKS • Sub-contracting work with Lendlease on the Great Eastern Highway Carrabin project. • Gravel sheet sheep yards Ross Della Bosca. • 2 x days float hire BSS Agspray.

5. TOWN MAINTENANCE • Complete retaining wall at rear of Museum. • Repair and heighten boundary fence between Council house and G Daddows. • Repair fencing around recycling compound.

6. OTHER. • Gravel push-up J Daddows Pit for M040 reconstruction project. • Assist in set up and clean up for Australia Day celebrations. • Assist Pindan with various road crossings and backfill materials for headworks on new CEACCA units.

7. PLANT HOURS The following is a list of plant and vehicle kilometre and hour readings for the period ending 1.2.19

Item 1.12.18 1.2.19 P1 JOHN DEERE 770G GRADER 6,071hrs 6,080hrs P2 CAT 12M 2,564hrs 2,610hrs P3 PRIME MOVER (IVECO) 183,781kms 189,698kms P4 ROAD TRAIN (FREIGHTLINER) 80,701kms 89,122kms P5 JOHN DEERE LOADER 877hrs 877hrs P6 MULTI PAC 8,164hrs 8,164hrs P7 MINI-EXCAVATOR 254hrs 305hrs P8 TELEHANDLER JCB 929hrs 957hrs P9 TOYOTA (MTCE UTE) 13,162kms 15,019kms P10 MITSUBISHI CANTER 26,092kms 27,708kms P11 TOYOTA HILUX (GARDENER) WT 35 49,112kms 49,872kms P12 JOHN DEERE (5100) 1,819hrs 1,819hrs P14 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GXL (CEO) 10,400kms 1,001kms P15 TOYOTA PRADO GXL (W/SUPER) 6,934kms 13,102kms P16 TOYOTA RAV4 (ADMIN) 41,695kms 43,075kms P17 TOYOTA HILUX DUAL CAB 18,169kms 20,973kms P19 FAST ATTACK 5,086kms 5,312kms P20 FIRE TRUCK 4,263kms 4,333kms P18 WESSY BUS 100,377kms 101,025kms P21 DYNAPAC FLAT DRUM 1,079hrs 1,079hrs P22 RAMSEY RIDE ON MOWER (OVAL) 142hrs 142hrs P23 TOYOTA MINI BUS (WT COM V) 11,725kms 13,566kms P24 HAMM ROLLER 805hrs 844hrs

TOURISM REPORT

WESTONIA SHIRE CARAVAN PARK:

The Caretaker Office is now up and running Deb is very happy with her new digs. The deck and verandah are now complete, fly screen door has been fitted and air- conditioning has been re-gassed and new controller sourced. There is an upcycled garden shed in front of the new parking area the caretaker vehicle. This leaves plenty of space to put Camper Trailers/Tents and to start preparations for the new tent area.

Visiting Caravan Clubs 2018: Family West Caravan & Camping club inc West Side Caravanners (Inc) West Coast Wags West Getaway Caravan Club The National Hang Gliders Association will be back in Westonia on the 23rd of February 2019 they have booked the Caravan Park and most of the Overflow including the Rec centre.

Around 13 – 15 Big Rigs and motor homes will arrive in Wessy over the Easter weekend 2019. The organiser’s were so impressed by their visit last year that they are bringing their club to visit however they require a different kind of accommodation as the rigs are so large. We will be putting them on the overflow from the tent area towards Kaolin st parallel to Diorite st.

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE • Bollard Lights – Phasing old bollards out and introducing new ones gradually over the next year. • Various minor repairs and maintenance ongoing.

1. FUTURE PROJECTS

• Tent Area – under trees East of Caretakers office.

• Unpowered Overflow/ Tent area – Weed matting and out lined sites Current overflow Tent area

2. VISITOR FEEDBACK • Getting rave reviews on the Caravan Park and town/ facilities. • Best value for money even with the slight increase • Fantastic clean facilities • Wiki camps still providing a good source of feedback and great promotion tool • “Word of Mouth” still a big performer for us. • Wheatbelt way is still growing in popularity and many of our visitors come to Westonia because of this initiative. • Lots of enquiries on blocks for sale recently - through visitors all looking for lifestyle blocks the attraction being reasonable rates & block prices. Not to far from hospitals/medical & somewhere they can use as a base (with a low crime rate) while they travel. 3. STATISTICS (Over leaf)

MONTHLY PARK INCOME

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

5000.00

4500.00

4000.00

3500.00

3000.00

2500.00

$/MONTH 2000.00

1500.00

1000.00

500.00

0.00

ANNUAL PARK INCOME

$12,016.92 $15,585.07 2014/15 $12,685.31 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 $27,640.90 2018/19 $24,544.45

HOOD-PENN MUSEUM:

We are slowly moving in to the new facility still slowly packing items off the shelves. Shelves still need to be dismantled and reconstructed by the works crew. We are reconvening this year once the outside project demands have subsided. 1. REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE • CCTV computer - Scott from Merredin Telephones has sourced a new Computer and has now replaced it as the computer was faulty also. Scott will be back to move the computer in to the new facility in the near future. • Footpaths and Carpark hot mix need to go down before we can start getting the Volunteers to use the new door and close off the old one to become a façade’. 2. RECENT PROJECTS • Trialing various lighting solutions at the moment due to black spots within the museum. 3. FUTURE PROJECTS • New scenes to be created in the existing space of the old storage room to tell the stories of our primary industries of which Westonia was founded on. • Dr Scene, offer of a donation from Dr Olga Ward to buy a new mannequin and donations of various Drs implements etc from Dr Hans Grobbelaar (via Olga). Since the success of the Lottery West/Westonia Progress Association grant the Museum, will now have room for the new Mannequins, we will now commence investigations into funding for the remainder of the Mannequins. Including a possible project to have period costumes made for all mannequins in the museum. 4. VISITOR FEEDBACK (Verbal and Visitor register) • Fantastic displays / Amazing • Clean and tidy • Very interesting / Not like any other museum they have visited • Amazing • Visitor’s hearing about museum in Merredin at the visitor’s centre, railway & military museums • Wheatbelt way and word of mouth still a big performer for us (getting quite a few through from Kalgoorlie) 5. STATISTICS (Over leaf)

MONTHLY MUSEUM INCOME

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

900.00 800.00 700.00 600.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 200.00 100.00 0.00

ANNUAL MUSEUM INCOME

$2,049.08 2014/15 $3,131.58 2015/16

2016/17 $3,598.49 $3,173.72 2017/18 2018/19 $3,649.52

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10 JANUARY 2019

Issue 1

In this issue...

• WA Budget Returns to Surplus, but Focus on Financial Repair Must Remain • Future of Local Government State-wide Forum • 2019 Local Government Convention - Accommodation and Parking • Elected Member Training • National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse • New Rural Fire Division Newsletter

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WA Budget Returns to Surplus, but Focus on Financial

Repair Must Remain

The latest figures released in the Mid-Year Financial Projections Statement show that the State’s budget is on track to return to surplus a year earlier than expected.

A surplus of $1.02 billion is now expected for 2019-20, compared to the $160 million deficit forecast at Budget time. The return to the black will largely be underpinned by the Commonwealth’s “top up” payments, to address WA’s declining share of the GST revenue. This will add $2.4 billion to revenues over the next three years.

While it is positive news that the budget position is starting to improve, it is important to note that the State Government remains committed to the task of budget repair and expenditure constraint, and so it is not likely that the pick-up in revenue will translate into spending on new programs and initiatives.

This is critical to reduce the record levels of debt which are costing the state close to $1 billion per annum in interest payments. For this reason, the windfall GST revenue will be directed to the Debt Reduction Account over the next three years.

For more information, view the media release from Premier Mark McGowan here.

Future of Local Government State-wide Forum

Jointly hosted by WALGA, Local Government Professionals WA and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the purpose of the Forum is to provide an overview of the recently held Local Government Act Forums, and the general themes of the submissions received.

The Forum will focus on the future of Local Government and what modern legislation looks like, with speakers providing a local, national and international perspective.

There will also be an opportunity for attendees to provide their thoughts on the future of Local Government and ideas on what a new Local Government Act could look like.

Date: Wednesday, 30 January Time: 10:00am to 3:30pm (registration from 9:30am) Venue: Technology Park Function Centre 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley Cost: $65.00 (Incl. GST) RSVP: Friday, 25 January

To register for this event, click here.

For more information, email Event Manager Emily Ferguson or call 9213 2083.

2019 Local Government Convention

Themed Local Government: Renewal Practical, the 2019 WA Local Government Convention and Trade Exhibition will be held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre (PCEC) from Wednesday, 7 August to Friday, 9 August.

Integral to the theme is the development of the new Local Government Act – new legislation for Local Government that will enable the sector to reach its full potential and deal with the vast and diverse range of needs and aspirations of our communities.

To assist with your accommodation arrangements, we have sourced pricing from a number of hotels within the Perth CBD and surrounds. These details are available on the LGC19 Parking and Accommodation page on the WALGA website.

An overview of the Program Outline is available on the LGC19 Program page.

For more information, email Event Manager Emily Ferguson or call 9213 2083.

Elected Member Training

The following WALGA training courses are being delivered at WALGA’s West Leederville offices:

Integrated Strategic Planning – The Essentials Monday, 18 February

Planning Practices – The Essentials Tuesday, 19 February

Professionally Speaking Tuesday, 12 March

Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Monday, 18 March

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual

Abuse

A key recommendation made by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was for survivors to have access to redress. In response to this Royal Commission recommendation, the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme) has been established.

The State Government commenced participation in the Scheme from Tuesday, 1 January.

The State Government is continuing its engagement process with WA Local Governments to raise awareness regarding redress for institutional abuse survivors and to consider how survivors of abuse within the community may be acknowledged, treated and supported.

As part of this consultation, the State Government would like to: • develop an understanding of the activities of that Local Government(s) undertake and / or facilitate which may expose children to sexual abuse (both past and present activities) • gather knowledge of any survivors in the community and any past abuse where a Local Government may be responsible and / or liable for redress, either directly or indirectly • increase knowledge within the Local Government sector of the State Government’s response to the Royal Commission and the Scheme more generally.

This engagement will be undertaken in two parts with the first information webinar being held on Wednesday, 23 January at 10:00am. Register here.

For more information, email Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Director, Strategic Coordination and Delivery Gordon MacMile or call 9492 9700.

New Rural Fire Division Newsletter

The Rural Fire Division of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is now producing a regular newsletter.

The newsletter will provide a regular update on the activities of the Rural Fire Division, including in the establishment of the new Bushfire Centre of Excellence.

The first edition is available here. Future editions will be available on the Rural Fire Division webpage.

For more information, email the Rural Fire Division.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au

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31 JANUARY 2019

Issue 4

In this issue...

• Sector Looks to Future at Act Review Forum • 2019-20 State Budget Submission • Local Government Directory • Elected Member Training • Vacancies on Boards and Committees

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• Publications • Media Releases • President's Column • Events • WALGA Training • LGIS

Sector Looks to Future at Act Review Forum

More than 200 representatives from the Local Government sector joined together on Wednesday, 30 January, to help plan the future for Council in Western Australia.

Held in Technology Park in Bentley, the Future of Local Government Forum was a collaboration between the WA Local Government Association, Local Government Professionals and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Opened by WALGA President Cr Lynne Craigie, the forum was attended by 230 representatives from the sector and included presentations by the Local Government Minister and local, interstate and international speakers.

The day event had two main components – an overview of the current Local Government Act review process and feedback; followed by information on interstate and overseas legislation and trends.

Cr Craigie said the forum sessions were largely interactive to help stimulate new ideas and creative thinking to contribute to the process of the Local Government Act review that has been underway for the past 12 months.

For more information, view the media release here.

2019-20 State Budget Submission

Last week, WALGA provided its 2019-20 State Budget Submission to the State Government.

The submission was developed with input from the sector and recognises that there are still constraints on the State’s Budget position which means that limited funding is available for new spending initiatives.

Recognising these constraints, the submission identifies the sectors’ priorities for the upcoming Budget, including spending priorities as well as areas of reform from the sector’s perspective that will set WA on a path for future growth and prosperity.

The submission can be downloaded from the WALGA website.

WALGA will be seeking to meet with key decision makers from both sides of politics, as well as senior bureaucrats, to ensure that Local Government’s priorities are taken into consideration as the budget is developed in coming months.

For more information, please email Policy Manager, Economics, Dana Mason or call 9213 2096.

Local Government Directory

Complimentary copies of the 2019 Local Government Directory will be distributed by mid- February.

Elected Members will receive a personalised copy and each Local Government will receive two copies.

Print quantity is limited - additional copies will only be provided on a case-by- case basis.

For more information, email the WALGA Communications Team.

Elected Member Training

WALGA Training is excited to announce that the online version of Meeting Procedures and Debating course is now live.

The face-to-face version will still continue to be run at WALGA, on the dates below:

• Tuesday, 19 March • Tuesday, 2 July • Wednesday, 16 October

To register for the eLearning course click here.

To register for one of the face-to-face courses click here.

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

Vacancies on Boards and Committees

The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

• Local Government Advisory Board (updated form) o Member and Deputy Member • WA Local Government Grants Commission o Country Urban Member and Deputy (Cities and Towns – Non Metropolitan) • Local Health Authorities Analytical Committee (LHAAC) o Non-Metropolitan Member • State Library Board of Western Australia o Metropolitan Member • Municipal Waste Advisory Council/Officers Advisory Group (OAG) o Metropolitan 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 Friday, 1 March.

Nomination forms are available here.

For more information, contact Governance Support Officer, Chantelle O’Brien or call (08) 9213 2013.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au

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7 FEBRUARY 2019

Issue 5

In this issue...

• Future of Local Government Forum Presentations • 2019 Local Government Convention • South West Native Title Settlement Update for Local Government • WALGA Regional Health Services Event Reminder • New Course: Dealing with Conflict (for Elected Members) • Passing of City of Joondalup Governance Coordinator • Vacancies on Boards and Committees

Quick Links

• Publications • Media Releases • President's Column • Events • WALGA Training • LGIS

Future of Local Government Forum Presentations

The Future of Local Government Forum held on Thursday, 31 January, focussed on the future of Local Government and what modern legislation looks like, with engaging speakers providing a local, national and international perspective.

Jointly hosted by WALGA, Local Government Professionals WA and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, this Forum provided an overview of the recently held Local Government Act Forums, and the general themes of the submissions so far received.

The presentation slides can be accessed here.

WALGA is seeking submissions from Local Governments on the Local Government Act Review by Friday, 22 February.

To submit comments or for more information, email Executive Manager, Governance and Organisational Services Tony Brown or call 9213 2051.

2019 Local Government Convention

An overview of the Program Outline is available on the LGC19 Program page.

For more information, email Event Manager Emily Ferguson or call 9213 2083.

South West Native Title Settlement Update for Local

Government

Local Government Elected Members, CEOs and Officers are invited to attend an event providing an update on the South West Native Title Settlement, the most comprehensive native title agreement negotiated in Australian history, reaching across 101 WA Local Governments.

Focusing on the key issues from a Local Government perspective, presentations will address:

• the present status and main elements of the Settlement • the role of the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council in the Settlement • key heritage elements of the Settlement, and • creation of the Noongar Land Estate.

Date: Tuesday, 26 February Time: 9:30am to 11:30am (registrations from 9.00am) (morning tea provided) Venue: WALGA Boardroom, LV1, ONE70, 170 Railway Parade West Leederville

This free event will preface a full day workshop being planned for Tuesday, 6 August at the WA Local Government Convention.

A webinar will be available. Click here to register.

For more information, email Marketing and Events Officer Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

WALGA Regional Health Services Event Reminder

Local Government Elected Members from regional areas are invited to attend an event which will bring together WA primary health agencies.

Local Governments in Western Australia have indicated their desire for WALGA’s support and assistance with the challenges faced by regional areas in primary health care.

In 2018, a survey and follow-up report submitted to State Council on the issue recommended that WALGA work with Local Governments and key stakeholders to address solutions to these challenges.

The Regional Health Services event will provide a starting point to address these concerns.

The event will feature presentations from the WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), the Aboriginal Health Council of WA, Rural Health West, and St John Ambulance WA. A speed dating session will provide an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with representatives of these organisations.

Date: Tuesday, 19 February Time: 1:00pm to 4:30pm (registrations from 12:45pm) (afternoon tea provided) Venue: LGIS Boardroom, LV3, ONE70, 170 Railway Parade West Leederville

This is a free event. A webinar will be available.

For more information, email Marketing and Events Officer Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

New Course: Dealing with Conflict (for Elected

Members)

WALGA’s ‘Dealing with Conflict’ has been developed to provide Elected Members with the skills to manage conflict within the Council and between the Local Government and the community and the wider community.

This course will enable Elected Members to identify common communication roadblocks, the source of conflicts within Council and develop techniques for resolving conflict situations.

Topics will include:

• identifying situations of potential conflict • implementing strategies to resolve conflict • dealing with conflict as required by the Local Government Act 1995 • communicating effectively • identifying ways to avoid conflict, and • understanding when assistance is required to resolve a conflict.

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

Passing of City of Joondalup Governance Coordinator

WALGA President, State Councillors, CEO and staff offer their condolences to the friends and family of City of Joondalup Governance Coordinator John Byrne.

Mr Byrne was a long serving Local Government employee for a range of Local Governments over the last 25 years. He was a much-liked individual and passionate about Local Government.

The sector is deeply saddened about the sudden and tragic loss.

Vacancies on Boards and Committees

The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

Nomination forms are available here.

For more information, contact Governance Support Officer, Chantelle O’Brien or call (08) 9213 2013.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au

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14 FEBRUARY 2019

Issue 6

In this issue...

• Salaries & Allowances Tribunal – Review of Elected Member Allowances • Productivity Commission Study into Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments • Productivity Commission Inquiry into Economic Regulation of Airports • President's Column for February: Time to Declutter Laws Intended to Assist Community • Blessing of the Roads Campaign 2019 • eLearning Opportunities

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• YourEveryday • Publications • Media Releases • President's Column • Events • WALGA Training • LGIS

Salaries & Allowances Tribunal – Review of Elected

Member Allowances

The Salaries and Allowances Tribunal has commenced its annual inquiry into the Local Government sector including fees, expenses and allowances payable to Elected Members.

WALGA is seeking input from Elected Members on the appropriateness of the current allowances in respect to the workload required of an Elected Member.

Submissions are requested by email to Manager, Strategy & Association Governance Tim Lane by Wednesday, 20 February.

For more information, call Manager, Strategy & Association Governance Tim Lane on 9213 2029 or Executive Manager, Governance & Organisational Services Tony Brown on 9213 2051.

Productivity Commission Study into Remote Area Tax

Concessions and Payments

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has provided the Productivity Commission with terms of reference to undertake a study into the zone tax offset and related remote area tax concessions and payments.

The Zone Tax Offset is intended to provide assistance to workers located in remote areas in recognition of the higher living costs they incur, and applies in prescribed regional and remote areas.

However, there are concerns that the offset is not effective given that it has not been updated for many years resulting in its real value eroding over time.

An issues paper will be released in early March. WALGA will keep Members informed and will be seeking input to develop its submission.

For more information, visit the Productivity Commission's website.

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Economic

Regulation of Airports

The Productivity Commission recently released its draft report on the Inquiry into Economic Regulation of Airports.

The report finds that overall, the existing airport regulation benefits the community and remains fit for purpose, however more scrutiny of Australia’s four busiest airports is warranted to ensure prices paid by airlines and passengers do not lead to monopoly profits.

The Inquiry largely focusses on ‘monitored’ airports, though does contain some commentary on regional airports.

Specifically, it found that Government funding for infrastructure investments at regional airports should be subject to rigorous published assessment. It also found that there is considerable scope to improve the financial management of airport assets at some regional airports.

For more information, visit the Productivity Commission's website.

President's Column for February: Time to Declutter

Laws Intended to Assist Community

The President's Column published on page 4 of The West Australian on Tuesday, 12 February, discusses how removing extraneous procedures from the Local Government Act can deliver better value for the community and ratepayers.

The concept of decluttering has been described by internationally renowned author Marie Kondo as life-changing magic - the same effect can happen when applied to the Local Government Act.

The Act sets out how Local Governments should operate, and removing the extraneous procedures can deliver better value to the communities and the ratepayers.

In its second stage of the State Government’s review, the sector has embraced the opportunity to shape the new legislation.

Instead of an overregulated framework, the sector has called for principles around effective governance, rather than restrictive regulation that bogs down Local Governments in administrative bureaucracy.

To read the full column, click here.

Blessing of the Roads Campaign 2019

WALGA’s RoadWise is encouraging Elected Members to help build community support for local road safety initiatives which aim to achieve a long-term vision of zero deaths and serious injuries through the Blessing of the Roads campaign.

The Blessing of the Roads campaign will run in the lead up to and during the Easter long weekend and aims to help create a zero-focussed culture among those who design and build roads and manage fleet vehicles, and those who use the road network. By working together we can demonstrate that road trauma is preventable.

For more information on how to get involved,visit the RoadWise website and download a copy of the campaign kit.

eLearning Opportunities

To ensure that Elected Members have access to high quality, tailor-made training at all times and regardless of location, WALGA have worked closely with Local Government content experts to create a wide range of eLearning courses that are available to access right now.

• Understanding Local Government • Conflicts of Interest • Meeting Procedures and Debating - NEW • Emergency Management Fundamentals • AIIMS Awareness • Procurement and Contract Management Fundamentals • Introduction to Planning • Waste 101 - An Introduction to Waste Management

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au

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11 JANUARY 2019

Issue 1

In this issue...

• Temporary Traffic Management Training - Comments Invited • Westport Progress Report • Expression of Interest: Promotion of Container Deposit Scheme • Rail Access Arrangements • Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy – Expressions of Interest • Roads to Recovery Funding 2019/20 – 2023/24 • Personal Development and Professional Skills Training • 2019 WA Wetland Management Conference • State Disability Plan • New Rural Fire Division Newsletter

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• InfoPage: Review of Rail Access Regime • InfoPage: Roads to Recovery Funding 2019/20 – 2023/24

Temporary Traffic Management Training - Comments

Invited

Austroads has released a consultation paper - Safety at Road Worksites: Module 2 Temporary Traffic Management Training. Local Governments are asked to submit comments by Wednesday, 16 January.

The consultation paper outlines proposed changes to Temporary Traffic Management roles and related training arrangements and includes a series of recommended positions and alternative options developed by the Austroads Working Group.

The consultation paper and the feedback form can be downloaded from the Austroads website.

Feedback forms should be emailed to the Austroads team. Comments close on Wednesday, 16 January.

Input from Local Governments is important as the proposed changes will require all local roads to be categorised to determine the requisite qualification to implement traffic management on a particular road; and impose additional training and refresher requirements for traffic management controllers, implementers and designers.

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

Westport Progress Report

The Westport Taskforce has invited feedback on its first report, What We Have Found So Far, by Monday, 21 January.

Forecasts published indicate that Perth’s container trade will reach 3.1 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) by 2068, based on a long-term average growth of 2.8 per cent annually.

A comprehensive study into Fremantle Port’s capacity in 2014 concluded it could handle up to 2.1 million TEU of containers if some moderate enhancements to the transport network are made.

The report summarises the constraints facing the current port facilities at Fremantle, Kwinana and Bunbury in terms of operational capacity, road and rail network limitations, land availability and environmental and social considerations.

From this evidence base, eight strategic options – the feasible combinations of where trades can be located across the three ports – have been identified and are explained. The Westport Taskforce is now undertaking detailed investigation of these eight options, from which the best long-term solution/s will be determined for the final Strategy due at the end of this year.

Click here to provide feedback to the report by Monday, 21 January.

Expression of Interest: Promotion of Container Deposit

Scheme

The State Government has provided WALGA with funding to bring the Container Deposit Scheme to community events this year and early next year.

This funding will allow the Association to work with Local Governments to provide opportunities for the community to actively engage with the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) prior to its implementation.

WALGA is aiming to run at least one CDS at a community event per month, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, and will provide all equipment for the stand, signage for the event, the refunds for containers collected and staffing.

If your Local Government would like to be involved, please complete and send the Expression of Interest Form to Rebecca Brown by 5:00pm, Friday, 15 February.

Events occurring in January and February, before the closing date for this EOI, will be considered.

For more information, click here or email Manager, Waste and Recycling Rebecca Brown or call 9213 2063.

Rail Access Arrangements

The State Department of Treasury is seeking feedback on a Draft Decision Paper that makes a series of recommendations for changes to the Western Australian Rail Access Regime.

The regime is intended to encourage the efficient use of, and investment in, railway facilities by facilitating a contestable market for rail operations. The matter is relevant to Local Governments as inefficient use or investment in freight rail results in additional heavy vehicle traffic on local roads.

WALGA has prepared an InfoPage that provides an analysis of the recommendations against the submission provided by WALGA to the review.

Local Governments are invited to make submissions to the Department of Treasury by Monday, 25 February and requested to provide a copy of submissions to WALGA.

For more information, email Executive Manager, Infrastructure Ian Duncan or call 9213 2031.

Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy – Expressions of

Interest

Expressions of Interest are sought for a joint WALGA and Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage event: Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy or Urban Monitor and geospatial applications.

Date: Thursday, 28 February Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm Venue: WALGA, ONE70, LV1 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville

Expert speakers include representatives from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, CSIRO, Clean Air and Urban Landscape Hub, Local Government and WALGA.

The program will cover:

• capture and analysis of the Urban Canopy data • interpretation of Urban Canopy data through maps and statistics • use of the Urban Canopy data to inform urban forest planning • opportunities to expand the capacity of the Urban Monitor data • communication of technical information to target audience, and • a workshop session that will explore the user experience of Urban Monitor data and derived geospatial applications, providing an opportunity to discuss any changes or additions to the current products.

Information will be most relevant to Local Government mapping/GIS specialists, urban forest managers and environmental practitioners in the Perth and Peel regions.

To send through your expression of interest, email the Environment Team. Final program and invitations for formal registrations will be sent in early February.

Roads to Recovery Funding 2019/20 – 2023/24

The Federal Government has commenced writing to Local Governments providing details of Roads to Recovery Funding for the five year period commencing July.

The information provided by the Federal Government should be useful for updating long term financial plans and in preparing 2019/20 budgets.

Indications from the 2018/19 Federal Budget is that funding for the program will increase from $350 million to $400 million per year, of which 14.6% is allocated to Western Australia.

When comparing with Roads to Recovery receipts over the five years ending June 2019 two additional injections of funds need to be accounted for. This is detailed in the InfoPage.

The Australian Local Government Association submission to the Federal Budget is that funding for the Roads to Recovery Program should be doubled to $800 million per year.

For more information, email Executive Manager, Infrastructure Ian Duncan or call 9213 2031.

Personal Development and Professional Skills Training

The following WALGA training courses are being delivered at WALGA’s West Leederville offices:

Preparing Agendas and Minutes in Local Government Tuesday, 22 January

Effective Letter and Report Writing Wednesday, 23 January

Dealing with Difficult Customers Monday, 18 February

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

2019 WA Wetland Management Conference

Registrations are now open for the 2019 WA Wetland Management Conference:

Date: Friday, 1 February Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Venue: The Cockburn Wetlands Centre, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake

The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Wetlands and Climate Change’.

The program includes case studies on wetland management in a drying climate, the impact on aquatic species, and wetland monitoring methods to identify changes over time.

The conference will include a panel discussion on climate change and wetland management policy with representatives from Charles Darwin University, Edith Cowan University, and the City of Cockburn.

Workshop sessions in the afternoon offer a variety of choices, including approaches to define wetland buffers in urban development, micro-bat habitat requirements, and a site visit to view the restoration of wetland vegetation at Bibra Lake.

For more information or to register, click here.

State Disability Plan

The WA Government is developing a 10-year State Disability Plan, to build an inclusive community that supports and empowers people with disability.

Local Governments, government agencies, disability service providers and other community organisations are asked to get involved and help ensure the Plan’s success, by doing the below:

• Register contact details here to be kept informed and invited to participate in the Plan’s development, • Complete the online survey to help establish a vision for the State Disability Plan. Survey closes Tuesday, 12 February. • Share this information through relevant networks, social media and mailing lists, and encourage as many people as possible to register and complete the survey. There are digital postcards and physical postcards available that you can request to have sent to you (also available in braille), to share with clients, staff, friends or family, at events etc. • Follow Disability Services (@DisabilityWA) on Facebook and please like and share posts to encourage all West Australians to be involved. • Between now and March where it might be a good opportunity for a State Disability Plan community engagement stall, a staff member to speak about the plan or as an avenue to distribute postcards and information.

For more information, email the Department of Communities.

New Rural Fire Division Newsletter

The Rural Fire Division of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is now producing a regular newsletter.

The newsletter will provide a regular update on the activities of the Rural Fire Division, including in the establishment of the new Bushfire Centre of Excellence.

The first edition is available here. Future editions will be available on the Rural Fire Division webpage.

For more information, email the Rural Fire Division.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au

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Local Government News

25 JANUARY 2019

Issue 3

In this issue...

• WALGA Forum: Weed Management • Event: Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy • Information Session: Container Deposit Scheme Update • Vacancies on Boards and Committees • Update on the State Wide Cladding Audit • Bridge Renewal Program Closing Soon • Governance and Finance Training

Mailbag

• InfoPage: Cycling Guidelines - Shared Path Guidelines, LATM Cycling Guidelines

WALGA Forum: Weed Management

Please join us for this fantastic opportunity to hear about the overarching legislation and strategies that provide a framework for coordinated weed management, the latest approaches in integrated weed management, and risk assessment and mitigation for weed control methods.

Date: Thursday, 14 February Time: 9:30am to 3:15pm (registration from 9:00am) Venue: South Perth Community Hall, Cnr Sandgate Street and South Terrace, South Perth Cost: $88.00 (incl GST)

The event will include a demonstration of steam weed treatment by the City of South Perth.

To view the program or register for the Forum please click here.

For more information, please email WALGA Marketing and Event Officer, Ulla Prill or call (08) 9213 2043.

Event: Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy

This event, jointly hosted by WALGA and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), will provide information on the Urban Monitor’s Urban Canopy data products developed by DPLH in partnership with CSIRO.

Date: Thursday, 28 February Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm (registration from 9:00am) Venue: ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville

The Urban Canopy data is available for years 2009, 2014 and 2016 and covers the Perth and Peel regions. The aim of the event is to improve the understanding of the data capture and analysis methodology, how to interpret the information and communicate key findings to stakeholders.

Information will be most relevant to Local Government mapping/GIS specialists, urban forest managers and environmental practitioners in the Perth and Peel regions.

Expert speakers include representatives from DPLH, CSIRO, Clean Air and Urban Landscape Hub, Local Government and WALGA.

For additional information and to register please click here.

For more information, please email WALGA Marketing and Event Officer, Ulla Prill or call (08) 9213 2043.

Information Session: Container Deposit Scheme

Update

The State Government is committed to implementing a Western Australian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) by early 2020.

WALGA is hosting an Information Session where Local Government Officers and Elected Members can discuss the implementation of the Container Deposit Scheme.

This Information Session will be particularly useful for those working in the waste, planning, contract management and community development areas of a Local Government.

Date: Wednesday, 13 February Time: 9:00am to 11:00am (Registrations from 8:30am) Venue: WALGA Boardroom, ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville Register: Please register your attendance online by COB Friday, 8 February.

Topics for discussion include the CDS Legislation, the Material Recovery Facility Protocol and draft Revenue Sharing Arrangements. The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage will also provide an overview of the Draft Position Statement: Container Deposit Scheme Infrastructure. The deadline to comment on this document is Tuesday, 19 February.

For more information on the event please email Manager, Waste and Recycling Rebecca Brown, or call 9213 2063.

Vacancies on Boards and Committees

The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

• Local Government Advisory Board o Member and Deputy Member • WA Local Government Grants Commission o Country Urban Member and Deputy (Cities and Towns – Non Metropolitan) • Local Health Authorities Analytical Committee (LHAAC) o Non-Metropolitan Member • State Library Board of Western Australia o Metropolitan Member • Municipal Waste Advisory Council/Officers Advisory Group (OAG) o Metropolitan Local Government Officer

Nomination forms are available here.

For more information, contact Governance Support Officer, Chantelle O’Brien or call (08) 9213 2013.

Update on the State Wide Cladding Audit

In April 2018, an information session was held on the State wide Cladding Audit for Local Governments.

At this session, WALGA and LGIS advised that it would prepare guidance for all Members to help provide a consistent approach in the enforcement phase. The guidance would include legal advice to clarify a range of risk and liability concerns and provide a base template for words to use in a Building Order.

WALGA and LGIS has prepared the guidance information and would like to provide Members with an update on the current State Wide Cladding Audit, as the Building and Energy Division of DMIRS are currently finalising Fire Engineer reports for buildings subject to this Audit.

Date: Thursday, 14 February Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Registrations from 1:30pm) Venue: WALGA Boardroom, ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade West Leederville Register: Please register your attendance by COB Tuesday, 12 February.

Webinar facilities will be available for regional Members.

To RSVP, please email Policy Manager, Planning and Improvement Vanessa Jackson or call (08) 9213 2064.

Bridge Renewal Program Closing Soon

Round Four of the Bridges Renewal program has opened.

Applications for the $80 million national funding pool close at midnight Tuesday, 5 February AEST.

The fund is only open to Local Governments and it’s based on a 50:50 funding arrangement – the Australian Government will contribute up to 50 per cent of the total project cost of successful projects, up to a maximum of $700,000 for one bridge or $1.4 million for two bridges in a single Local Government area.

Round three’s successful projects can be found here. The Government contribution was capped at $5 million per project so it could distribute the funding to more projects.

For more information and to read key documents visit the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities website.

Governance and Finance Training

The following WALGA training courses are being delivered at WALGA’s West Leederville offices:

Local Government Act 1995 – The Essentials Monday, 4 February

Accounts Payable for Local Government Officers Wednesday, 6 February

Accounts Receivable for Local Government Officers Thursday, 7 February

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au

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Local Government News

1 FEBRUARY 2019

Issue 4

In this issue...

• Expressions of Interest – 4 Disciplines of Execution with Chris McChesney, Franklin Covey • Smart and Sustainable Cities – ASEAN Mission 2019 • Managing Alcohol in our Communities Guide: Launch and Training • Personal Development and Professional Skills Training • Forum on Weed Management • Regional Health Services Event • Event: Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy • Vacancies on Boards and Committees • Webinar for Grant Funding Applications

Media Release

• Sector Looks to Future at Act Review Forum • Local Government Leaders Recognised in Australia Day Honours

Expressions of Interest – 4 Disciplines of Execution

with Chris McChesney, Franklin Covey

FranklinCovey is a global company specialising in performance improvement, helping organisations achieve results that require a change in human behaviour.

Presented by Chris McChesney, the 4 Disciplines of Execution will assist Managers to identify the few critical, difference-making goals in their Council; focus relentlessly on the key leading indicators of goal achievement; moderate progress toward goal achievement through compelling scoreboards; and ensure goal achievement through a proven accountability process.

This one-day workshop would take place on Monday, 25 March, costing approximately $395 per person inclusive of GST.

For more information on the 4 Disciplines of Execution, click here.

To register your interest or for more information, email WALGA Event Manager Emily Ferguson by Wednesday, 13 February.

Smart and Sustainable Cities – ASEAN Mission 2019

Austrade has extended an invitation to Local Government to participate in a trade mission to South East Asia focusing on promoting Australia’s strategy, technology and innovation to enhance their Smart Cities projects. The itinerary includes Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok between Monday, 4 March and Saturday, 9 March.

The areas of focus are:

• property technology/digital buildings • energy efficiency • environmental technology • water technology • big data analytics, and • logistics/parking technology.

Local Governments have the opportunity to learn about government strategy and how government is partnering with business, hear about new technologies that respond to the challenges of urbanisation, and connect to leaders in the technology and innovation market in Australia.

For more information, view the flyer.

Managing Alcohol in our Communities Guide: Launch

and Training

The Managing Alcohol in our Communities (MAIOC) Guide supports Local Governments to address alcohol related issues within their communities and create a safe and healthy place for people to work, live and play.

The Guide has been developed in partnership with the Mental Health Commission, the Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia (PHAIWA) and WALGA.

Local Governments have the opportunity to attend training sessions to learn how to use the Guide effectively.

Training dates are as follows, click on the links below to register:

• Friday, 1 March – Perth (official launch) • Tuesday, 12 March – Kalgoorlie • Thursday, 15 March – Broome • Monday, 25 March – Karratha • Tuesday, 2 April – Bunbury

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For more information, email PHAIWA Senior Coordinator Melinda Edmunds or call 9266 1544.

Personal Development and Professional Skills Training

The following WALGA training courses are being delivered at WALGA’s West Leederville offices:

Dealing with Difficult Customers Monday, 18 February

Effective Supervision – Part 1 Thursday and Friday, 7 and 8 March

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

Forum on Weed Management

This forum features discussions about the overarching legislation and strategies that provide a framework for coordinated weed management, the latest approaches in integrated weed management, and risk assessment and mitigation for weed control methods.

Date: Thursday, 14 February Time: 9:30am to 3:15pm (registration from 9:00am) Venue: South Perth Community Hall, Cnr Sandgate Street and South Terrace, South Perth Cost: $88.00 (incl GST)

The event will include a demonstration of steam weed treatment by the City of South Perth.

To view the program or register for the forum, click here.

For more information, please email WALGA Marketing and Event Officer, Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

Regional Health Services Event

Local Government Elected Members, CEOs and Officers from regional areas are invited to attend an event which will bring together WA primary health agencies.

Local Governments in Western Australia have indicated their desire for WALGA’s support and assistance with the challenges faced by regional areas in primary health care.

In 2018, a survey and follow-up report submitted to State Council on the issue recommended that WALGA work with Local Governments and key stakeholders to address solutions to these challenges.

The Regional Health Services event will provide a starting point to address these concerns.

Date: Tuesday, 19 February Time: 1:00pm to 4:30pm (registrations from 12:45pm) (afternoon tea provided) Venue: LGIS Boardroom, LV3, ONE70, 170 Railway Parade West Leederville

This is a free event. A webinar will be available.

For more information, email Marketing and Events Officer Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

Event: Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy

Date: Thursday, 28 February Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm (registration from 9:00am) Venue: ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville

Information will be most relevant to Local Government mapping / GIS specialists, urban forest managers and environmental practitioners in the Perth and Peel regions.

Expert speakers include representatives from DPLH, CSIRO, Clean Air and Urban Landscape Hub, Local Government and WALGA.

For additional information and to register, click here.

For more information, please email WALGA Marketing and Event Officer, Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

Vacancies on Boards and Committees

The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

Nomination forms are available here.

For more information, contact Governance Support Officer, Chantelle O’Brien or call (08) 9213 2013.

Webinar for Grant Funding Applications

The Writing a Winning Business Case webinar is targeted at Local Government Officers who apply for funding from the State or Commonwealth Governments for projects.

This webinar will include:

• identification of appropriate projects • key ‘ingredients’ and steps before you write the business case • structuring the business case • positioning your project, and • practical case studies of successful projects.

Lucid Economic's Michael Campbell will present the webinar.

Date: Wednesday, 13 February Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm Cost: $25.00

For more information or to register, click here.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au

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Local Government News

8 FEBRUARY 2019

Issue 5

In this issue...

• Commercial Garden Soils Regulation Consultation • Dealing with Difficult Customers Training (for Officers) • Future of Local Government Forum Presentations • Targeted Participation Program Funding, Category Three Now Open • Wheatbelt Natural Reserves and Parks Draft 10-Year Management Plan Released • Passing of City of Joondalup Governance Coordinator • Expressions of Interest – 4 Disciplines of Execution with Chris McChesney, Franklin Covey • Regional Health Services Event • South West Native Title Settlement Update for Local Government • Event: Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy

Commercial Garden Soils Regulation Consultation

Local Governments are encouraged to send written feedback or a copy of their completed survey to the Community team to assist WALGA in developing a submission.

The Commercial Garden Soil Regulation Review Discussion Paper reviews the management of this public health risk to determine the best option for WA in the future.

The Department of Health consultation process is open until Monday, 25 February.

Stakeholders can read the Discussion Paper and provide feedback to the Department of Health through the online survey. A pdf of the survey will then be sent to respondents, who can forward to WALGA to inform a whole-of- sector response.

Click here to access the discussion paper and survey.

To submit comments or for more information, email Policy Officer, Community Evie Devitt-Rix by Friday, 15 February.

Dealing with Difficult Customers Training (for Officers)

Last Call for one of WALGA’s most popular courses facilitated by Allan Adams from Beyond IQ scheduled for Monday, 18 February.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of completing this program, participants should be able to:

• manage internal and external stress • develop the ability to listen actively and empathise • build rapport with customers in person and over the phone • understand the diverse challenges posed by customers • develop strategies to adapt to challenge circumstances, and • cultivate a positive attitude.

A reminder that all of WALGA’s courses can be delivered onsite for your Local Government.

To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.

Future of Local Government Forum Presentations

The presentation slides can be accessed here.

WALGA is seeking submissions from Local Governments on the Local Government Act Review by Friday, 22 February.

To submit comments or for more information, email Executive Manager, Governance and Organisational Services Tony Brown or call 9213 2051.

Targeted Participation Program Funding, Category

Three Now Open

The Targeted Participation Program, administered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, provides funding for organisations to promote participation and active engagement of WA communities in sport and active recreation.

Funding is available for community organisations and sport and recreation clubs which ranges from $1000 to $15,000.

Further details can be found here.

For more information, email the program administration team or contact the relevant regional department office here.

Wheatbelt Natural Reserves and Parks Draft 10-Year

Management Plan Released

The State Government is seeking public comment on a new 10-year management plan proposed for more than a million hectares of parks and reserves in the Wheatbelt region.

The proposed plan covers 728 existing reserves of natural vegetation and is bounded by Dalwallinu, Cranbrook, Ongerup, York, Wandering, Darkan, Yellowdine and Lake King.

The reserves include valuable conservation areas such as Dryandra Woodland which is home to Western Australia's mammal emblem, the numbat.

Almost half of the reserves are less than 100 hectares. The two largest reserves, Karroun Hill and Jilbadji nature reserves within the Great Western Woodlands, together make up more than half a million hectares.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has prepared the proposed management plan on behalf of the Conservation and Parks Commission.

Comments close on Friday, 5 April. Click here to submit comments.

For more information, click here.

Passing of City of Joondalup Governance Coordinator

WALGA President, State Councillors, CEO and staff offer their condolences to the friends and family of City of Joondalup Governance Coordinator John Byrne.

Mr Byrne was a long serving Local Government employee for a range of Local Governments over the last 25 years. He was a much-liked individual and passionate about Local Government.

The sector is deeply saddened about the sudden and tragic loss.

Expressions of Interest – 4 Disciplines of Execution

with Chris McChesney, Franklin Covey

FranklinCovey is a global company specialising in performance improvement, helping organisations achieve results that require a change in human behaviour.

This one-day workshop would take place on Monday, 25 March, costing approximately $395 per person inclusive of GST.

For more information on the 4 Disciplines of Execution, click here.

To register your interest or for more information, email WALGA Event Manager Emily Ferguson by Wednesday, 13 February.

Regional Health Services Event

Local Government Elected Members, CEOs and Officers from regional areas are invited to attend an event which will bring together WA primary health agencies.

Local Governments in Western Australia have indicated their desire for WALGA’s support and assistance with the challenges faced by regional areas in primary health care.

In 2018, a survey and follow-up report submitted to State Council on the issue recommended that WALGA work with Local Governments and key stakeholders to address solutions to these challenges.

The Regional Health Services event will provide a starting point to address these concerns.

The event will feature presentations from the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), the Aboriginal Health Council of WA, Rural Health West, and St John Ambulance WA. A speed dating session will provide an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with representatives of these organisations.

Date: Tuesday, 19 February Time: 1:00pm to 4:30pm (registrations from 12:45pm) (afternoon tea provided) Venue: LGIS Boardroom, LV3, ONE70, 170 Railway Parade West Leederville

This is a free event. A webinar will be available.

For more information, email Marketing and Events Officer Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

South West Native Title Settlement Update for Local

Government

Australian history, reaching across 101 WA Local Governments.

Focusing on the key issues from a Local Government perspective, presentations will address:

Date: Tuesday, 26 February Time: 9:30am to 11:30am (registrations from 9.00am) (morning tea provided) Venue: WALGA Boardroom, LV1, ONE70, 170 Railway Parade West Leederville

This free event will preface a full day workshop being planned for Tuesday, 6 August at the WA Local Government Convention.

A webinar will be available. Click here to register.

For more information, email Marketing and Events Officer Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

Event: Measuring the Urban Forest Canopy

Date: Thursday, 28 February Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm (registration from 9:00am) Venue: ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville

Information will be most relevant to Local Government mapping / GIS specialists, urban forest managers and environmental practitioners in the Perth and Peel regions.

Expert speakers include representatives from DPLH, CSIRO, Clean Air and Urban Landscape Hub, Local Government and WALGA.

For additional information and to register, click here.

For more information, please email WALGA Marketing and Event Officer, Ulla Prill or call 9213 2043.

WALGA

ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077 Email: [email protected] www.walga.asn.au