Strong Links with Sugito Port Geographe Update - City of Busselton

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Edition 3
October 2010
From the Shire President
Council has been very busy
lately and, looking at the
schedule of events to come,
things are set to get even busier.
I am happy to report that the
sister-city relationship between
Sugito, Japan and the Shire of
Busselton is as strong as ever. In
August we welcomed a group of
Japanese students and teachers
to Busselton. Last month it gave
me great pleasure to present 15 youngsters from our
Shire with their travel documents on the eve of their
Japanese exchange trip. We are exceptionally lucky to
have people like Ray Toia and Mary-Lee Kemp who are
committed to the exchange programme.
Port Geographe Update
Call for Park Volunteers
Strong Links with Sugito
In September, Councillors toured Shire facilities with
new CEO Mike Archer. The day-long tour incorporated
a range of sites and facilities including several boat
ramps, works depots, and parking areas. Councillors also
inspected locations where Shire projects are proposed
or under construction.
Shire Officers are also ramping up for another Leavers
Week. With year 12 exams just around the corner, I
would like to take this opportunity to wish Leavers
all the best for their exams and remind them to take
responsibility for their own actions during Leavers
Week. Enjoy the celebration but stay safe and respect
the comfort of your fellow residents.
Finally I extend thanks and congratulations to the
Busselton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service which
celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Formed in
1910 the group’s commitment to ‘serve and protect’
has certainly not wavered over time.
I commend people like Jock Holgate and Norm Flynn
who’ve been volunteer fire fighters for 65 years and 53
years respectively. Ean Osborne and Micahel Butterley
who’ve been with Busselton Fire and Rescue Service for
48 years and 39 years respectively and Eddy Hart, Geoff
Morgan and current fire captain Rob Papalia who have
all been fighting fires for more than 30 years.
Cr Ian Stubbs
Shire President
Preparing for Signature South West
See Story Page 2.

Update on Port Geographe
Walk, Cycle
Busselton
With the warmer weather finally kicking
in, Busselton’s network of walk and cycle
pathways are heaving with activity.
The Shire has produced an updated version
of the popular ‘Walk, Cycle Busselton’
brochure to help inspire residents and
visitors to move more and make the most of
the region’s beautiful surrounds.
The updated brochure identifies dog
exercise areas which are highlighted by a
series of paw prints.
Fiesta Time Approaches
In what promises to be an actionpacked
weekend for locals and
visitors, the Busselton Jetty Fiesta
and the Busselton Jetty Swim will
be held back-to-back on Saturday
the 5th and Sunday the 6th of
February.
Organising groups have joined
forces to ensure a two-day
celebration that will be remembered long into the
future. Residents and visitors will be treated to an
exciting line-up of activities, entertainment and events
kicking off with the Jets Run and Half Marathon event
on Saturday morning before moving into the Busselton
Jetty Fiesta complete with a major headline act, the
official opening by the Premier and a massive fireworks
show. The weekend will culminate with the 16th Annual
Busselton Jetty Swim on Sunday morning.
Get inspired by our beautifully restored Jetty and enter
the run or swim event (or both) – it’s the perfect way
to be a part of this major community celebration.
Community groups interested in running a food stall
during the Busselton Jetty Fiesta or being a part of the
entertainment line-up should contact Tanya Gillett on
tanya.gillett@busselton.wa.gov.au.
The ‘Dunsborough Dash’ (Yellow) Route
has also been amended to include the
popular area between Finlayson Street and
Quindalup.
Public facilities such as parking areas,
toilets, barbeques, picnic tables, play
areas and drinking water sources
have also been identified along
the routes.
Another improvement
to the network of
walk and cycleways
has been the installation of
route identification and distance
markers. These markers have
been placed strategically every
500 metres along the pathways
and are likely to be popular with
people training for upcoming
events and for those who simply wish to
track their progress.
The Shire is now in the process of stencilling
the ‘Walk, Cycle Busselton’ logo on the
five featured routes to ensure locals
and visitors know exactly which
route they are on, where they
are heading and how long
their walk or cycle will take.
The ‘Walk, Cycle Busselton’
brochure is available at the
Shire of Busselton Office,
Busselton and Dunsborough
Visitor Centres, Busselton
Library, Geographe Leisure
Centre and participating
accommodation outlets. It’s
also available on line at www.
busselton.wa.gov.au/node/3423.
Hands on deck at ArtGeo
Curators at the Shire’s ArtGeo
Gallery have been busy preparing
for and hosting the annual Signature
South West Exhibition.
It took Liz Clark and Sharon
Williams many hours to set up
a complementary and appealing
arrangement. This involved unpacking,
measuring, stringing, labelling, hanging
and quite a bit of rehanging. But this
is clearly work they both love.
“This year’s theme ‘South West
Character and Identify’ was very broad
and open to wide interpretation by
the artists,” said ArtGeo Manager,
Sharon Williams.
This year 50 pieces were included
in the exhibition. The competition
was judged by Catherine Czerw
freelance curator and former curator
of the Mundaring Arts Centre. First
prize was awarded to Kay Gibson
for her piece called 'Habitat'. This
stunning art work has been acquired
by the Shire of Busselton as part of
its art collection. Second prize went
to Mary-Lynne Stratton and third
prize went to Chris Williamson. The
exhibition closes on November 7 so
there’s still plenty of time to view the
collection.
The next exhibition at the Gallery is
‘Christmas Baubles’. This exhibition
showcases an array of Christmas
ornaments and gifts all for sale and
immediate possession.
‘Christmas Baubles’ runs from
November 12 – December 19. It
marks the beginning of the busy
holiday season for ArtGeo which
relies significantly on volunteer help.
If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer at ArtGeo, even if you can
only commit to one half day a month,
please contact Sharon Williams
or Denise Gibb on 9751 4651 or
email artgeo@artgeo.com.au On
the job training will be provided - all
you need is a sunny and welcoming
personality!
CEO Mike Archer
Our New CEO
When it comes to organisational management,
new CEO at the Shire of Busselton, Mike
Archer, takes a holistic approach.
Mike’s getting involved in Shire processes
at all levels, finding out what’s working well
and working with staff and members of the
community to identify opportunities for
improvement.
“I’m taking a grassroots approach,” he said. “I’m
just as concerned about the delivery of core
services such as road maintenance as I am
about the delivery of our flagship projects.”
In the three months that Mike’s been with
the Shire he’s instigated a range of relatively
simple organisational changes which have
seen a marked improvement in internal and
external communication.
He’s also become actively involved in
progressing key projects such as the
Busselton and Dunsborough Foreshore
redevelopments and the construction of the
Community Resource Centre.
“Delivery of these three projects, plus
resolving challenges associated with the
Port Geographe development and the
establishment of a regional airport are major
priorities,” he said. “However, I won’t be losing
sight of the basics - like any other resident I
don’t want to see litter in the park, or graffiti
or poorly maintained public ablutions.”
Mike shares Council’s commitment to
openness and is looking forward to meeting
with more community groups. “If there
are issues in the community that relate to
the Shire it’s important that we are made
aware of them. I encourage people to speak
to a Council member - they are all very
approachable.”
Mike’s wasted no time in getting to know his
new community and admitted to spending
much of his weekend down-time touring
around the Shire quietly “taking it all in”. “The
Shire of Busselton is a fantastic part of the
world,” he said. “The possibilities are endless!”
Management of the Port Geographe
Development remains a high
priority for the Shire of Busselton.
The following information provides
an update on recent activity:
• Port Geographe Community
Consultation Forum continue to
meet enabling the Shire to work
more closely with stakeholders to
find a long-term solution to Port
Geographe’s seagrass problem.
• The Shire assisted the Department
of Transport with a series of
sediment and seagrass reference
group workshops looking specifically
at the reconfiguration of the Port
Geographe Harbour entrance.
• The community reference group
held its third and final meeting at
the end of September. The group’s
priorities and preferences regarding
a proposed groyne reconfiguration
will now be presented to the
Port Geographe Community
Consultation Forum.
• Seagrass and sand bypassing will
commence in October 2010.
Once again, sand from the western
beach is being used to renourish
Wonnerup beaches affected by
erosion.
• Completion of the pedestrian bridge
has been slow due to complexities
surrounding legal obligations and
the requirement to obtain detailed
costings from specialist contractors.
Discussions with the consultants
involved in the construction are
ongoing and the Shire is hoping
that a cost schedule can be agreed
within the month.
• On Shire instruction a local
contractor repaired fencing
along the perimeter of the Port
Geographe development and reattached
damaged shade cloth.
Recycled shade cloth will be used
to replace missing sections along
the fence line improving dust
suppression and aesthetics.
• Hydromulching was carried out
earlier this year on more than
seven hectares of land belonging
to the developer and lots in private
ownership. Seeding has not taken
as well as hoped likely due to the
high salt content of the soil. Shire
officers will inspect the area again
to assess the sand drift situation and,
if necessary, serve further notices
against the land owners.
• To date the Shire has received no
indication from the developers as
to when they intend to resume
construction at the site.
• Mediation through the State
Arbitration Tribunal regarding the
conditions of the new subdivision
continues.

Enhancing Dunsborough’s Foreshore
Enhancement of the iconic Dunsborough
Foreshore is progressing well. The project
team is undertaking preliminary work which
involves surveying the area, investigating
underground services and conducting geotechnical
and coastal studies.
These investigations and studies will
guide the development of detailed design
drawings for construction. The detailed
designs are expected to be completed
in March 2011 with a staged approach
to construction taking place over the
following three years
The areas adjacent to Dunn Bay Rd will
be the first stage of the project to be
delivered. Part of this development will be
the creation of a waterwise demonstration
garden, funded by the Water Corporation.
The waterwise design will utilise plant
species with high tolerance of dry
conditions. These species generally have
thinner foliage which reduces evaporation.
They also require less soil nutrients and
lower water input. All species in the
waterwise garden will be native to Western
Australia (South West region).
In developing ideas for the Dunsborough
Foreshore the project team are
The Busselton Foreshore Development Concept Plan has now
been endorsed by the Shire Council. This represents a major
milestone in the development of the popular foreshore area
and paves the way for the commencement of works.
Developed by the Busselton Foreshore Working Group
in association with the community, the Concept Plan is the
outcome of a lengthy consultation process. According to
Busselton Shire President it’s probably been the best exercise
in community consultation that’s occurred in the Busselton
Shire.
“One of the most pleasing aspects of the Concept Plan is that
it has been prepared almost entirely by the community,” he
said. “The Working Group has involved the community from
day one - they’ve done a fantastic job and we owe them a
great deal of thanks.”
endeavouring to remain true to the original
design concept which was developed in
consultation with the community. Most of
the ideas which have been proposed by
the project team evolve around improved
sustainability and, along with the creation
of the waterwise garden, also include
utilising recycled Busselton Jetty timber in
the infrastructure.
In keeping with community feedback, which
indicated a preference for subtle change,
the project is now being referred to as the
‘Dunsborough Foreshore Enhancement
Project’.
The local community has been very
involved in developing the design concept
and the project team remains committed
to ongoing consultation.
Busselton Foreshore Shapes Up
BRONZE
PARTNER
Concept Plan for the Dunsborough Foreshore
The Concept Plan provides a blueprint for the transformation
of the Busselton Foreshore. It represents phase one of a staged
redevelopment that will occur over the next 12 years.
In endorsing the plan, Council stipulated that all future
commercial development on the foreshore will be on a
leasehold basis, not a freehold basis, thereby ensuring that land
remains in public ownership.
The Shire will now carry out detailed planning and costing and
embark upon the challenge of attracting Government funds to
help implement the improvements.
A copy of the final Foreshore Concept Plan is available for
viewing from the Customer Service Desk at the Busselton
Shire Offices, and the Busselton and Dunsborough Libraries. It
can also be viewed by following the BFWG quick link on the
Shire’s website www.busselton.wa.gov.au
2010 Year of Women in Local Government
The Shire of Busselton is a proud supporter of the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government
PROUDL Y SUPPORTING
Meelup Regional Park
Needs Your Help
Meelup Regional Park is fortunate in having
around 30 volunteers who work regularly
in the Park.
In spring and summer the volunteers
meet once a week, usually on a Tuesday,
for approximately one and a half hours.
They undertake weeding busy-bees, prune
shrubs and bushes and generally help to
maintain the 12.5 km of trails that run
throughout the Park. During the year
they also conduct visitor surveys and
winter planting programmes and they
are occasionally called upon to undertake
special projects such as rehabilitation and
dieback injection programmes.
Nik Sellheim, who leads the volunteer
team said: “The work is not heavy and the
comradeship is very motivating, it’s a great
way to get immersed in the beauty of the
area and help out at the same time".
Officers in the Shire’s communication
unit were very pleased with the
number of responses they received
to their survey on the effectiveness of
the Bay to Bay newsletter.
The survey, which appeared in the
June edition of the newsletter, aimed
to gauge the level of interest in the
newsletter and determine whether
the current distribution method
and timeliness of distribution were
considered adequate.
We extend our gratitude to those
people who took the time to respond
to the survey – this feedback has been
very useful in shaping the newsletter
to ensure residents get the most from
it.
The survey results demonstrated
that an overwhelming per centage
of respondents supported the
continuation of the newsletter in its
current form and that the triennial
distribution via an insert in the local
paper was adequate.
Feedback suggested the inclusion
of a calendar of upcoming events, a
frequently asked questions section and
more information about the status
Volunteers attending a dieback injection training day in the Meelup Reserve.
Anybody interested in spending time
in Meelup Regional Park can become a
volunteer – the only thing you need is an
appreciation for this beautiful and unique
environment.
Bay to Bay Survey
Mabel Cain
of major projects. We’ve taken these
suggestions on board in this edition.
The winner of the $100 hardware
voucher was Mabel Cain, pictured
here. Mabel said that she always
looked forward to receiving a copy of
the Bay to Bay newsletter. “I find it a
very interesting read,” she said. “I love
Busselton and it’s a great way to stay in
touch with what’s going.”
If you would like to join the Meelup
Regional Park volunteers please
call Nick Sellheim on 9756 8758 or
0412 222 883 or email him at nik.sellheim@
westnet.com.au
BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION IN
BUSHFIRE
PRONE AREAS
The Shire of Busselton is one of a few
Western Australian Shires to implement
full bushfire assessment and Building
Code of Australia (BCA) compliance for
residential dwellings in bushfire prone
areas.
As of October 1, 2010 all dwellings
approved for construction in bushfire
prone areas across the Shire must comply
with the requirements of Australian
Standard 3959-2009.
As part of the approval process applicants
need to have their lot assessed by a
bushfire consultant to determine the
proposed dwelling's Bushfire Attack Level
(BAL) ranking. The applicant must also
ensure the dwelling complies fully with
the specific requirements outlined in the
standard for each BAL classification level.
Information on bushfire prone areas and
construction guidelines are on the Shire’s
website at www.busselton.wa.gov.au/
services/buildings/bush_fire_risk
Contact the Shire's Building Services
Division on 9781 0479 or 9781 0407
for more information.

Corella Control
Trial Programme
Council has resolved to take onboard
the scientific evidence provided by
the Department of Environment and
Conservation and support a trial control
programme aimed at reducing the number
of Little and Eastern Long-billed Corellas
flocking around the Busselton town site.
The trial control programme, which will
go for 12 months, will commence when
the birds return to town to roost. A
tightly monitored shoot plan will ensure
public safety and comfort. Culling will be
restricted to specific reserve areas and will
generally take place in the early hours of
the morning.
After the trial has been run, a report will
go to Council assessing its effectiveness.
“We are hoping the programme will
result in reduced build up of these
birds in the Busselton townsite and will
assist in determining the most effective
control method if future programmes are
necessary,” said Cr Stubbs.
“But another important indicator of success
will be the extent to which the programme
was accepted by the community. Its
important to us that people understand
the facts as they have been presented to
us by scientists who have been involved in
similar control programmes in the Perth
metropolitan area.”
Some FAQ’s about the Corella Control
Programme
What species will be targeted?
The Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea)
and the Eastern Long-billed Corella
(Cacatua tenuirostris).
Shire President, Ian Stubbs, welcomed a
group of Japanese students and teachers
taking part in the Shire of Busselton Sister
City Association’s exchange program. Now
in its 15th year, the programme remains
strong and continues to provide our citizens
with a wonderful opportunity for cultural
exchange.
At the welcome function the visiting students
displayed traditional Japanese dances and
addressed invited guests on what they hoped
to gain from their exchange experience.
Photo by Gary Porter, DEC
Are these birds native to the South West
of WA?
No - both these species have been
introduced to the South West. Little
Corellas are native to the Gascoyne,
Pilbara and Kimberley regions with a
small population in the wheatbelt. They
also occur in the Northern Territory,
Queensland, New South Wales and the
eastern parts of South Australia. Eastern
Long-billed Corellas are native to southcentral
New South Wales, Victoria and
south-eastern South Australia.
Why do we need to control them?
These introduced species pose a threat
to our native birds by taking over nesting
hollows and interbreeding with our WA
native corella population. They create
excessive noise, damage agricultural
crops, defoliate trees and dig holes in
grassed playing surfaces. Their droppings
contaminate paths, and public outdoor
eating and resting areas and they chew
telecommunication cabling, household
wiring and reticulation.
What will happen if we don’t seek to
control these introduced species?
Their numbers will continue to grow
while conditions are favourable. Flocks of
Sister City Cultural Exchanges
A few weeks later the Shire President
farewelled 15 local students and their
teachers as they embarked upon a reciprocal
exchange to Sugito, Japan. Presenting them
with their travel wallets, the Shire President
reminded the students that they were
important ambassadors for our Shire.
People interested in finding out more about
the Shire of Busselton – Sugito Sister City
relationship and the range of exchange
opportunities available should visit the Sister
Cities Busselton website at www.sobsca.
asn.au or follow the link on the Shire of
Busselton website.
Corella typically number 5,000 but have
been known to expand to 50,000. As the
numbers grow the impacts created by the
birds will continue to increase.
How will the birds be controlled?
Only methods that are approved by
DEC and that are humane will be used.
The most humane method is considered
to be shooting. Other methods include:
cage trapping and cannon netting. These
methods trap the birds so that they can be
put to sleep using Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
Could other species, including endangered
species, be in avertedly killed during the
cull?
No. Shooting is very target specific method
of control. Only non native Corellas will be
targeted. The Corella species which will be
targeted fly together in flocks and generally
do not mix with other bird species. If the
cage trapping or cannon netting methods
catch a non target species it can be
selectively released during the euthanising
process.
Will the shooting programme pose a risk
to humans, pets or other wildlife?
No. An approved shoot plan will limit
firearm activity to designated locations and
hours. The single firearms expert, who has
been engaged to undertake the control
work, has been involved in several DEC
programmes and will only shoot stationary
targets (i.e. roosting birds). The use of
firearms in built-up areas will be discussed
with the WA Police and endorsed subject
to safety requirements.
You can find out more about these species
by visiting the following website www.dec.
wa.gov.au/animals/living-with-wildlife/index.
html
Next Stage of Queen Street Upgrade
Last month saw
work commence
on the next stage
of Busselton's
Queen Street
upgrade. During
the next few weeks
Shire workers will
install new kerbing,
drainage, and
sections of paving
between Duchess
Street and Adelaide
Street.
This stage will
also see the
construction of a
new roundabout at
the intersection of
Duchess Street and Queen Street which
will greatly assist the flow of traffic in the
CBD and improve pedestrian access and
safety.
Other components of the upgrade include
landscaping along the median strip and
upgrading brick paved and gravelled areas
in more aesthetically appealing colour
tones.
Shire officers will make every effort to
minimise disruption to businesses, motorists
and pedestrians,
however, some
road closures will
be required during
the upgrade. Shire
staff will notify
adjacent businesses
when disruptions
to parking and
pedestrian access
will occur.
Members of the
public are asked
to take note of
the changing work
environment
and comply with
worksite signage.
Please remember
to slow down and give Shire workers
plenty of space as they work hard to
improve the functionality and appeal of our
town centre.
Enquires regarding the Queen Street
upgrade can be directed to the Shire’s
Customer Service Officer on 9781 0424.
Written feedback on the delivery of the
project is welcome and should be mailed
to: Feedback Queen Street Townscape
Works, Shire of Busselton, Locked Bag 1,
Busselton WA 6280.
Law to Control Dust and Building Waste
A new Local Law has been introduced to
regulate the management of waste and
dust on building and development sites
across the Shire of Busselton.
The local law outlines a range of measures
which must be taken to ensure the control
of dust on development sites. There is
also a requirement for builders to notify
owners or occupiers of adjoining land prior
to the commencement of any activity that
may release dust.
Builders are required to provide an
approved 4 cubic metre capacity bin or
wire enclosure, complete with lid, on the
building site prior to the commencement
of building work. This bin or wire enclosure
must be used to contain all building waste
and the lid must be kept securely in place
at all times.
On the spot infringements of up to $500
may be issued for non-compliance with this
Local Law.
What not to do
A copy of the Local Law can be located on
the Shire’s website; www.busselton.wa.gov.
au/council/local_law
Any queries regarding the new Local Law
should be directed to the Ranger Services,
Environmental Health or Building Services
on 9781 0444.
Events Calendar
Major upcoming events in the Shire of
Busselton include:
November
7 Meelup Hill Climb – Meelup Carpark
14 Geo Bay Swim - Quindalup Boat
ramp to Busselton Jetty
22 - 26 Leavers Week – Leavers Zone,
Dunsborough
28 Busselton Motofest – Sir Stuart
Bovell Oval, Busselton
December
4 - 5 Yallingup Malibu Surf Classic –
Yallingup Beach
5 Ironman WA (Busselton)
- Busselton Foreshore
11 Carols by Candlelight – Rotary Park,
Busselton
January
1- 3 Southbound Concert & Camping -
Sir Stuart Bovell Oval, Busselton
14 - 22 Festival of Busselton - various venues
12 - 16 Busselton Beach Festival - Busselton
Foreshore & Old Courthouse
26 Australia Day Breakfast - Rotary
Park Busselton & Dunsborough
Playing Fields, Dunsborough
February
5 Busselton Jets Half Marathon & Walk
– Signal Park, Busselton
5 Busselton Jetty Fiesta - Busselton
Foreshore
6 Busselton Jetty Swim
18 - 25 Geographe Bay Race Week -
Geographe Bay, Busselton

Progress Towards A New
Town Planning Scheme
The Shire is preparing a series of planning strategies that will
guide a review of our overall Town Planning Scheme and,
in doing so, provide a framework for future planning and
development across the region.
Effectively the Town Planning Scheme determines where
and when new houses will be erected, where commercial
and tourist development will be located and, essentially, how
the Shire will look and function into the future.
So where are we up to with this important project and how
can you get involved?
• The Local Rural Planning Strategy was endorsed by the
Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) in
November 2007.
• The Local Environmental Planning Strategy has been
prepared to draft stage and will be presented to Council
early next year prior to being released for public consultation.
• The Local Commercial Planning Strategy was released for
public comment in draft format earlier this year and is being
considered by Council.
• The Local Tourism Planning Strategy was released in draft
format to the public from May – August. The draft will be
considered by Council later this year before being submitted
to the WAPC for endorsement.
• The Local Cultural Planning Strategy was considered in
draft format by Council in August this year. It is currently
being reviewed by Council before being released for public
comment.
• The Local Settlement Planning Strategy is currently being
prepared as a draft document.
The next opportunity for members of the public to provide
input will be when the Local Cultural Planning Strategy and
the Draft Local Environmental Strategy is released. More
information on the Town Planning Scheme review is available
on the Shire website at www.busselton.wa.gov.au/tps/home
The Shire of Busselton is taking part in a
new initiative to improve disabled access
in towns and communities across Western
Australia.
The ‘You’re Welcome WA' access initiative
involves collecting access information
about services and facilities and making it
available to people with a disability, their
families and carers through the website
www.accesswa.com.au
The website has detailed information
regarding the accessibility of over 2,400
Volunteers lend a hand at the Busselton Cemetery
Cemetery Management
The Shire of Busselton has made
changes to the management of
its local cemeteries. For the first
time, a designated team of Shire
officers will plan, develop and
maintain the Shire’s cemeteries
which are important cultural and
historical landmarks.
The Shire’s Customer Service
Coordinator, Diane Hamilton
heads the new team. Recently
elected onto the board of
Cemeteries and Cremotoria
Association of Western Australia,
Diane's keen to implement a
range of improvements which
reflect the changing needs of
our community. “Community
locations and people are able to narrow
their search by type or location.
Jo Gardiner, 'You’re Welcome' Project
Officer at the Shire of Busselton, said the
data base gives people with a disability all
the relevant information they need when
making decisions on where they visit and
what activities they get involved in.
The ‘You’re Welcome WA' access website
also provides practical information to assist
business and community groups make
their services more access friendly.
expectations are far different
these days,” she said. “People
want to experience serenity and
a sense of ease when they visit
a cemetery and this is what we
aim to achieve.”
While the range of existing
services has not changed, the
cemetery team has identified
a number of projects for
future consideration. These
include the introduction of preformed
crypts, expansion of
the Busselton Lawn Cemetery,
improved public amenities at
the Dunsborough Cemetery
and land acquisition for future
cemetery needs.
'You're Welcome WA' Access Initiative
If your business would like to be involved
in this excellent project, please contact Jo
Gardiner, You’re Welcome Project Officer,
Shire of Busselton on 97810340 or email
Joanne.Gardiner@busselton.wa.gov.au by
Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
Preference for inclusion on the database
will go to those businesses and services
that will benefit a large number and broad
cross-section of the community as decided
by the You’re Welcome Project Reference
Group and the Shire of Busselton.
Shire of Busselton
Southern Drive, Busselton
Post: Locked Bag 1
Busselton WA 6280
Tel: (08) 9781 0444
Fax: (08) 9752 4958
Email: shire@busselton.wa.gov.au
Web: www.busselton.wa.gov.au