Issue 2 (April 2017)

Quairading Shire Newsletter April 2017

Farewell Janice — Happy Retirement! In this issue: Council bid a fond farewell to Janice Clemens on the 31st March 2017 after twenty eight years of service to the . Janice served as  Farewells CEO’s Secretary for a continuous 23 years until her Retirement.  On the Road - Janice commenced her employment as the Part Works Report Time Librarian in the “Old Library” before Council relocated the Library to the “Quairading Bookpost”.  From the Desk of Janice has displayed outstanding Professional and the CDO Admirable Loyalty to Council and to the Community throughout her time with the Council.  EDPO’s Corner Throughout Janice’s period of Service with  The Hot Topic — Council she has provided sound Secretarial and Administrative support to 43 Councillors CESM including 7 Shire Presidents, 178 ex-employees, 41 current employees, 4 CEO’s plus 3 Acting  Notice Board CEO’s as well as having a very significant role in the Local Government industry in the  Shire Information Central Wheatbelt Region. Thank you Janice for a Job well done and Good Luck and Good Health for your new chapter in life.

Editor—Graeme Fardon Layout— Shire of Quairading

On the Road Troy Newick

The Shire of Quairading Local Roads Report

Roadwork is busily continuing throughout the Shire Cubbine Road with multiple projects being completed at the Between Cunderdin Road and Tammin Road, same time. Cunderdin-Quairading Rd Grain damage assessed, ROAD STILL CLOSED, 45 Freight Project is moving along quickly with up to 7 damaged areas, local farmers can use and trucks carting gravel into both Cubbine Rd and temporary repairs have been made for access to Wackett Rd project sections as well as graders, paddocks. water carts, excavators, surveyors and rollers Solomon Road working in the area, so please maintain Damage has been assessed, ROAD STILL CLOSED concentration when driving through these areas. A section of the Cunderdin-Quairading Rd near Tammin Road Wackett Rd is closed and all traffic is now diverted Damage has been assessed, ROAD OPEN onto a side track, so please obey all new traffic The WANDRRA works will be a long and drawn signs and drive slowly. out project, which is unavoidable due to the Works are progressing on the Old Beverley West process we must follow to be granted the large Rd Floodway now that the water levels have amount of funding required to repair all of our dropped, with the placement of rock armour. roads, our Contracted Engineers have now Some repair works will be carried out on the completed the Pickup of all the damage and pavement and seal before the asphalt team are preparing Council’s Claim to WANDRRA and arrives to complete the project. to Council’s Insurer. Everyone’s patience is much appreciated. The Shire Graders are out and about tiding up the gravel roads after the flood events of Jan/Feb ’17. PLEASE STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS AND DRIVE WITH They are only completing work on sections of our CAUTION network that received minor damage, as any larger jobs that require carting in of gravel or floodway/bridge replacements are still awaiting WANDRRA funding approval. The graders have covered about 65% of our roads so if you’re waiting for your roads to be done, we shouldn’t be far away. Some of the Road Closures have now been opened up for general use, this does not mean Blake Road the repairs have been completed, so please drive with extreme caution as hazards still exist on some roads. Updates on Road closures are: Farewell Chelsea! Bulyee – Quairading Road In the last month we have Damage has been assessed, gravel has been lost a valued member of placed over damaged culvert, Hazards signs in the Works-Parks and place. ROAD OPEN Garden Team, with Badjaling South Road Chelsea Wells moving to Damage has been assessed, gravel has been the big smoke to work for placed over damaged culvert, Hazards signs in the . We place, many areas have traffic cones on wish her well and she’ll be shoulders. ROAD OPEN missed by all of the guys Badjaling – Yoting Road on the Works crew. Good Damage has been assessed, ROAD STILL CLOSED Luck with your future endeavours Chelsea!

From the Desk of the CDO Cheryl White Quairading Youth Centre he Shire of Quairading’s Parents are welcome to come Youth Centre is located on and visit the Youth Centre and SPORTS the corner of Cubbine speak to the friendly Staff who Road and Murphy Street. can answer all your questions and T let you have a first-hand look at Our enthusiastic Team lead by where your teenagers hang out! Michelle Ninyette, opens the Youth Centre straight after School Do you have any ideas or on Mondays and Thursdays until suggestions? 5.00pm. The Team at the Quairading Youth The Shire had the pleasure of Centre are always coming up with assisting the CRC with a very The Centre provides a safe, new and interesting things to do successful Tour de Quairading comfortable and fun environment and we would love your input on in March 2017. where kids can just relax and classes, activities and enjoy the benefits that the Centre competitions to run at the Youth The Event was well attended has to offer. So whether it's Centre in the Year ahead. and all who participated had outdoor activities, music, movies, great time! craft, skateboarding or just If you've got an idea that would relaxing in one of the lounges; be fun, whether its a full term UP AND COMING there is something for all tastes, program or just a 1 off activity, EVENTS while having access to qualified send us an email or come in and and enthusiastic Youth Workers let us hear your awesome idea! and Volunteers. The Youth Centre will soon be starting up a homework corner, as well as creating the anticipated edible garden. Fresh fruit, generously supplied by The Silver Threads Band will be the IGA, is provided for afternoon Working hard on the performing at the edible garden! snacks. Quairading District High As a Safety and Management School, and at the Snack time! Procedure, children are required Town Hall to sign in on arrival and out on for a “Seniors Lunch” on departure. Thursday 26th October 2017. To find out more about the Mark your Calendars now Quairading Youth Centre contact for these 2 Events as they Cheryl on 9645 2400. will certainly be worth while attending!

A BIG thank you to FAIRGAME for the 3 weekends of Fun and Adventure! Cheryl White Community Development Officer

Telephone: 08 9645 2400 |Mobile: 0427 450 127 | Email: [email protected]

EDPO’s Corner Richard Bleakley

Strategic Community Plan Noongar “Have Your Say” A series of fun events and a Community Survey Workshop have been the backbone of the community A productive day with good community engagement in the process to develop the new representation: Male and Female, Young and Strategic Community Plan. Old.  Youth Workshop The Workshop as an opportunity for the Noongar  Business House Sundowner Community to look at the existing Strategic  “Have your Say” Forum Community Plan, and to provide inputs into the  Noongar Workshop new plan which is currently underway. Community engagement has been encouraging with:-

 Well over 40 Young Persons participating in the

30 Under 30 Strategic Planning Day and / or Youth Survey  100 + responded to the Community Survey and / or attended the “Have Your Say” Workshop “Inner Circle”  20 Young / Old, Male / Female in the Noongar

Workshop Output from the workshop was a list of ranked These provided a reality check on the Existing priorities, strategies and actions to address these, Strategic Community Plan and a sense of and a contribution to the writing of the direction to move forward with – A Vision for the Community Vision Statement. Future, Priorities and Potential Actions. Full participation and engagement between communities where all people have equal opportunity – education, employment. This Workshop concluded a series of events allowing various interest groups in the Community to contribute their thoughts to the new Strategic Community Plan. Works Depot

Demolition of the Shire Depot Workshop was Next step is the consolidation of all these completed in late November 2016. contributions, and a number crunching exercise Request for Tenders was advertised in late to help draft a fresh Strategic Community Plan, December 2016 for the Design and Construction the Corporate Business Plan and the Long Term of the New Facility, closing on 1st February 2017. Financials which will again go out to the Community for consultation. Tenderers have been shortlisted and will be considered by Council this Month. It is anticipated that project implementation will commence before the end of the 2016/17 Financial Year.

Richard Bleakley “Have Your Say” Forum “Have Your Say” Forum Economic Development Project Officer Telephone: 08 9645 2400 |Mobile: 0439 922 148 Email: [email protected]

The Hot Topic Daniel Birleson

000 Local Emergency Burning during Easter 000 is used throughout the State Management Committee and Country for the reporting of all emergency situations, the The Local Emergency For the last three years burning Triple Zero or Triple ‘O’ system Management Committee or during the Easter Period has was developed in the 1960’s by LEMC is a Committee that meets been Prohibited absolutely due the Post Master General in order quarterly. The role of the LEMC to its proximity to the Restricted to alleviate the delays and to Strategically Plan and Burning Period. This year; due to confusion of the individual the dates of the Easter Period brigade or service being Co- ordinate Emergency contacted, the system was Management in the Shire. burning is permitted. finally implemented nationwide The LEMC’s are managed and Please exercise all diligence if in the late 1980’s. This service chaired by the Local you choose to have a fire during has now been in use for over 50 Government and invite all ‘at Easter and be reminded that as years. risk’, ‘combat’ and ‘support’ it is a Long Weekend many of 000 itself works as a gateway to organisations to be a part of our volunteers will be holidaying, the Communication Centres of emergency management and may limit our response each of the Emergency Services; Fire, Ambulance or throughout the district. capabilities if the burn does becomes out of control. Police; Emergency situations The LEMC currently has can include such things as members from the local police, Think carefully before you burn Home Invasions, Car Accidents Local Fire Brigades, St. Johns and take care to burn safely or Fire (regardless of the size or location). Ambulance, Hospital, local during this Period. District High School and the After calling 000 you can Have a Happy and Safe Easter Shire. expect to be asked what service is required, after being If you are a member of an ‘At Water bomber Training connected to the correct Risk’ or ‘Support’ organisation October 2016 service be it WAPOL, DFES or St and you wish to be involved in John Ambulance a series of Emergency Management within questions will be asked to the Shire please contact the ascertain the Emergency, the location, the size (If applicable) Community Emergency Services and the name and contact Manager on 0448 008 653. details of the caller. The Communication Centre then deploys the appropriate personnel. In the case of a Fire they contact a ‘Group Call’ and the Brigades are dispatched by the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer or the Control burn in drainage line area off Community Emergency Services Winmar Road March 2017 Manager. Daniel Birleson Community Emergency Services Manager Control Burn at the Waste Recycling Telephone: 08 9645 2400 |Mobile: 0448 008 653 Facility October 2016 Email: [email protected]

SWIMMING POOL ADMINISTRATION CENTRE The Swimming Season has ended STAFF with the Pool closed on the A Warm Welcome to the following 31st March. new Staff:-

We would like to welcome Council Welcomes Sophie Naylor back Miss Catherine Rostron to the District and to the Position from Maternity Leave. It will be of Cashier/Receptionist after she a pleasure seeing you back in replaced Sarah van Elden who is the Centre, and a big Thank now undertaking University Studies you to Mrs Judy Marsh for in . We fell just short of 6000 people passing through the gates this ensuring a smooth operation of Mrs Anthea Strauss has Summer Season – put that down the Centre while Catherine has commenced in the position of to a sudden chilling off of the been on Leave. CEO Secretary following the weather in early March! The Centre Operating Hours are Retirement of Mrs Janice Although a shortened season Clemens. Anthea brings a strong Tuesday to Friday due to the off-season redevelop- Commercial Sector and IT ment of the Pool, the Season has 8.00am – 5.00pm been a huge success and Background to the Shire numbers were up by 30% on pre- Please note the opening of Administrative Team. vious seasons. It was great to see Friday’s is a trial until the end of Mrs Bonny King has transferred to big numbers of youth, and also June 2017. The viability of the the mid-day active seniors! Full Time Duties with the Shire 4th opening day will be revised Administrative Team after

after this date, so please utilise previously working part time at the

our magnificent Centre. Shire Office and her remaining If you are interested in finding Hours as a Medical Receptionist out more about the Centre at the Quairading medical please pop in to see our Centre. Bonny brings a wealth of friendly Staff who will be happy Local Government experience

to answer your questions. having previously worked at the

Shire of Narembeen. There has been plenty of Contact Number: 9645 0870 feedback from the Community Council Welcomes Mrs Tarryn Lear both complimenting the new fa- to the Medical Practice filling the cilities and also providing some RECYCLING CENTRE very constructive suggestions vacant position of Medical about moving forward. Please All Recyclables (Kerbside, Bulk Receptionist and job sharing with feel free to email me with your Bins at the Waste & Recycling Mrs Sam Brown. thoughts and suggestions. Facility) will be collected and The Off Season Program will in- transported by Council’s WRF STAFF clude the construction of storage Contractor Avon Waste out of Council acknowledges the facilities (behind the treatment plant) and consideration for the the District for a Trial Period of 6 Outstanding and Loyal Service future heating of the Learn-to- Months. provided by Mr George Jason on Swim / Toddlers Pool. Water The Waste & Recycling both the Works Team and then as temperature fell off very quickly the Manager of the Waste & towards the end of the Season. Centre Opening Hours Recycling Facility since its remain unchanged:- A Big thank you to Alex and Mat opening. George will be finishing from Contract Aquatic Services Monday & Friday up his employment with Council for managing the pool through its first season with its teething issues, 8am—5pm on Friday 21st April 2017. Council the big rains and flooding in Saturday wishes George well for his future February and of course the 8am—1pm endeavours. “Official Opening”.

A1 Wheatbelt Dog Rescue-non for profit organisation Your Elected Representatives

Your Councillors are elected by you to represent the Shire’s Residents and Ratepayers. Contact details are provided should you wish to discuss a Council Matter or offer any suggestions. A1 Wheatbelt Dog Rescue is a non for profit organization PRESIDENT based in the . Our aim is to save the lives of country dogs. Cr Brian Caporn T: 0427 702 030 Our intention is to make a difference to how Local [email protected] Governments manage unwanted cats and dogs in relation

to their outcome after they have been held for the

statutory period. DEPUTY PRESIDENT We have established a working relationship with the Shire Cr Wayne Davies T: 9641 6055 and WA Contract Ranger Services Pty Ltd that enables us to [email protected] ensure that impounded, surrendered and abandoned cats and dogs are given a second chance in life. Cr Lyall Brown T: 9645 7039 We have limited resources and pound space for dogs [email protected] therefore we are seeking assistance from members of the community to foster a dog/dogs on a temporary basis

awaiting their adoption. Cr Jo Haythornthwaite T: 0448 237 088 [email protected] Fostering a dog can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It is a great way to help homeless pets, help your community and enjoy all the unconditional love that a Cr Brett McGuinness T: 0437 410 087 rescue pet brings. [email protected] Please contact Joy Congdon on 0498 056 195 or email [email protected] if you are in a position to help. Our current resources are at full capacity Cr Jill McRae T: 9645 1172 and we require the assistance of the community to foster [email protected] a dog/dogs on a temporary basis. Thank you!

Cr Bill Shenton T: 0427 451 014 Shire Administration Centre [email protected] Opening Hours

Cr Garry Taylor T: 9645 0292 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday [email protected] and Friday 8:30am — 5pm

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Thursday 9am — 5pm Graeme Fardon T: 9645 2400 [email protected] Receipting from 8:30am to 4:30pm

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Further Council Information is available on www.quairading.wa.gov.au or at the Shire of Quairading, 10 Jennaberring Road, Quairading WA 6383 Telephone: 08 9645 2400 Facsimile: (08) 96745 1126 Email: [email protected]