Volume 39 April 2012 (PDF 1.38 MB) - City of Armadale

City Views
VOLUME 39
april 2012
What do you want
for the future of
Armadale
www.armadale.wa.gov.au
FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
Ask Armadale – we want to know what you think
Food Hygiene Awards
Bakers House upgrade
Young Writers’ Awards

development
Youth Activity Area creates a buzz
The new Youth Activity Area on Orchard Avenue is certainly creating a buzz around town, with hundreds of people using the space to
skateboard, ride their bmx or scooter, or relax on the benches under the shady trees. New cameras have been installed to film tricks to
playback on the big screen for special night time programs in conjunction with youth agencies. Please be safe when using the area and
stay with the perimeters of the space.
Is your business
gold standard
With a 10% increase in tourism in Armadale over
the past 12 months, we are keen to highlight those
businesses who have achieved gold standard
ratings. Armadale has dozens of food outlets
serving hundreds of residents, visitors and tourists
everyday. We’re looking for the best of the best.
The City of Armadale is introducing a trial award scheme to inform
customers about food hygiene so that they can make informed
choices as to where they may wish to eat out.
There are currently 115 local food establishments eligible under
the scheme and they will be assessed two to three times a year to
evaluate their hygiene standards during routine inspections. Those
businesses scoring highly will be rated as good, very good or
excellent and will be presented with a certificate which can be
displayed at their premises.
If you are a food business and would like to know more, contact
Health Services on 9399 0111.
Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones launches the Food
Hygiene Awards scheme
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community
Mayor’s Message
The recent National Rowing Championships at
Champion Lakes was a spectacular event in our
region, with thousands of competitors and spectators
at Australia’s newest rowing facility and hundreds of
local residents taking advantage of the free entry on
the weekend.
Minnawarra
Festival
colours the
streets
Thousands of people enjoyed this year’s
Minnawarra Festival which was spread
across the Armadale CBD. The Perth
Tram proved to be a great hit, taking
people round the sites and the camel
rides were loved by young people.
Jull St Mall was picture perfect with artists
painting and local musicians made the
front of the train station come alive.
If you’re a community group, local band or
artist and you’d like to get involved in the
Festival next year, please email us on
events@armadale.wa.gov.au
In this issue of City Views we have started the process of community
consultation. This is where we as Council engage with as many people
as we can in the community to find out what you want for Armadale.
What do you think the future Armadale needs and what is your vision for
our district
This is so important for us as a region and for us to get feedback from
you, our residents. So please let us know what you think!
If you’re a local food business we have launched the food hygiene
awards scheme which sees the best of the best rewarded for their
efforts and if you’re a budding young writer, the City’s Young Writers’
Awards will also soon be open.
Cr Henry Zelones JP
City of Armadale Mayor
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AskArmadale
We want to know what you think
The City of Armadale is conducting a community survey in May to find
out what you want for the future of our region. There are a couple of
questions we’d like you to answer, and if you get your answers back to
us by end of May, you will be in the draw to win one of 4 x $500 cash
prizes!
Over the next couple of months we’ll be coming to your shopping
centres, sending a random sample of direct mail, having a few focus
groups and advertising in the local papers. Your views will help inform
the City’s strategic vision for the next 15 years.
Send in your responses by mail, email or pop into City admin at
7 Orchard Avenue to go in the draw.
Armadale is: Ashendon, Bedfordale, Brookdale, Camillo, Champion
Lakes, Churchman’s Brook, Forrestdale, Harrisdale, Haynes, Heron
Park, Hilbert, Karragullen, Kelmscott, Lesley, Mt Nasura, Mt Richon,
Piara Waters, Roleystone, Seville Grove and Wungong.
What do you
want for
Armadale
City snapshot
Environment
Armadale covers an area of 560 km 2
and encompasses over 1600 hectares
of parks and reserves. It reaches from
the shores of Champion Lakes to the
hills, rivers and valleys of the Darling
Scarp.
Our community
n Our population is 67,725 and is set
to double over the next 20 years.
n 28% of us were born overseas and
7.5% come from a non-English
speaking background
n 89% speak English only,
3% European languages and
1% Asian languages
n 57% Christian and 27% are of no
religion
Our work force
n 61% of us are in fulltime work and
32% in part-time work
n Armadale’s unemployment is
7% compared to 4.4% for WA
Retail makes up 22% of Armadale’s
local industry – making it the
biggest industry sector. Health &
Community Services makes up 18%
and Education 14%
Moving around
n 70% or residents use cars and 9%
walk, bike or use public transport
n 55% of households have 2+ cars;
and 6% have no car
Getting connected
n 36% have no connection,
35% Broadband and 22% dialup
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Key facts
The figures
Council revenue for year
2011-12: $67.5million
Rates revenue: $38.4 million
Total operating costs:
$70.6 million
Our facilities
3 Libraries
1 Indigenous cultural centre
1 Leisure centre
1 Aquatic centre
3 Senior centres
1 Major hospital
2 golf courses, 1 public,
1 private
15 playgroups
27 Kindergartens
21 Primary schools
10 High schools
2 Higher education vocational
and learning facilities
City projects
Current
n Realignment of Abbey
Road/Railway Avenue
n Piara Waters community
sporting facility
n Refurbishment of Bakers
House for community use
n Building Ranford Road
n Cross Park Skate Park
n Cultural and civic precinct
planning
Recently completed
n Memorial Park upgrades
n Frye Park community
sporting facility
n Youth Activity Area
Did you know 18,500
tourists visit Armadale
each year
Tell us what
you think
and be in
the draw
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
The City of Armadale wants to know what
matters most to you about the future of
Armadale
1. What do you value most about your
community and place
2. What are 3 key challenges that may
affect you in the future
3. What is your vision for the future of the
City of Armadale
4. Other comments
win one of 4
$500 cash
prizes!
The competition is open to residents and
ratepayers only. City of Armadale employees are
not eligible.
Email:
Post:
info@armadale.wa.gov.au
Ask Armadale Survey, 7 Orchard
Avenue, Armadale, WA 6992
In person: 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale
Web: www.armadale.wa.gov.au
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council
What a load of rubbish
Most people do not think about their rubbish once it gets picked up
by the garbage truck, but as the Armadale Landfill slowly reaches
capacity, thinking about what you do with your waste will soon
become a certainty.
All your rubbish is taken to the Hopkinson Road Landfill and Recycling Facility in Hilbert.
The trucks empty the waste on to the tip face. It is then compacted by a 36 tonne landfill
compactor and covered with sand, ready for another layer of waste the following day.
With so much waste being produced and collected every year the landfill facility is
expected to reach capacity within the next 10 – 15 years. Once the tip reaches capacity, it
will be covered with soil and vegetation and used as a transfer station to process
greenwaste and recyclables.
Nearly 20,000 waste bins and 10,000 recycling
bins are collected across the City every week.
That’s about 20,000 tonnes of rubbish every
year or the same as the total weight of 1600
TransPerth buses.
For this very reason it is crucial everyone recycles. Residents can recycle white goods,
scrap metal, car batteries, cardboards, newspapers, magazines, motor oil (max 20L) and
glass bottles at the tip for free. Other things that can be recycled with your tip passes are
greenwaste, TVs and computers, sand and soil, concrete and brick rubble and household
chemicals.
During the annual junk collection, the City collects nearly 2,000 tonnes of old junk, furniture
and whitegoods. Rather than sending it to the landfill, why not donate your reusable items
to the Drop N Shop Your ‘junk’ could be someone’s treasure.
They found what
EPIRB (Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon) from a
boat. After accidentally activating
the item a rescue helicopter was
seen flying overhead search for
the distress signal.
Several unexploded military
shells have also been found at
the Landfill!
Armadale Drop N Shop
After sorting, cleaning and repairing,
items are re-sold to the public for
incredibly competitive prices.
Browse a range of items including
books, bikes, toys, tools, furniture
and building materials and grab a
bargain whilst reducing the
environmental impact.
Opening times:
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Weekends 8.30am – 4.30pm
Young
Re-inventors
Are your kids bursting with creativity
Schools are being encouraged to get their
classes involved in the Young Re-inventors
challenge.
Young Re-inventors is teaching students
to think differently about waste; by turning
everyday trash into tomorrow’s next great
“re-invention”.
All inventions must contain a minimum of
70% recycled content. Inventions will be
judged on originality, practicality,
environmental impact and visual amenity.
Every entrant will receive $100 voucher to
purchase invention items of their choice
from the Drop ‘N’ Shop Reuse Centre.
Young re-inventors will have Term 2 to put
together their eco-friendly creations.
Sustainable prize packs and vouchers will
be awarded to winning entries.
To find out more information or register
for the competition contact the Switch
Your Thinking Program Officer on
0428 917 898 or email jmcminn@
armadale.wa.gov.au.
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community
Councillor
Contact List
Heron Ward
Cr Jim Stewart
Tel: 0402 769 658
Cr Donna Shaw
Tel: 0430 529 723
The Baker’s House homestead in
Harrisdale was originally built and owned
by the Baker family and constructed by
builder Jim Baker from a range of recycled
materials including the Kellerberrin Hotel
and the Mogumber Bridge. The 500m²
colonial-style granite stone homestead
was built in the 1970’s,
The City of Armadale through developer
contributions, is refurbishing the stately
building for use as community centre and
has consulted the community extensively,
over the past 12 months.
The major refurbishment plans will deliver
multi-purpose functional spaces for broad
community use.
Project Scope and Timeline
Commencing June to August 2012
• Improvements to the building for
disability inclusion
• Toilet block addition, extension of
current roof line and veranda, building
including disability change room
• Information and technology
infrastructure additions
• Upgrades to kitchen
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Car park lighting
• Heating and cooling system
• Integration with the City’s security
systems
*NB: some works are already completed,
ie the car park & landscaping
The Baker’s House homestead and land
was purchased through the North
Useful Council Numbers
City of Armadale
Administration Centre
Tel: 9399 0111
Fax: 9399 0184
Email:
Address:
Concept Plan
Bakers House
– new community focus
Forrestdale Development Contribution
Plan No.3 which requires developers to
contribute towards the cost of Common
Infrastructure necessary to facilitate the
development of the area.
info@armadale.wa.gov.au
7 Orchard Avenue,
Armadale WA 6112
Opening hours: Monday to Friday
8.15am to 4.45pm
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City Views provides residents with
information about Council policies, services,
activities and community events. We
welcome your articles and suggestions.
Next deadline: 20 May 2012
Email: Michele McGinity at
mmcginity@armadale.wa.gov.au
Tel: 9399 0634
Published by the Armadale City Council,
Locked Bag 2, Armadale WA 6992
This newsletter is printed on environmentally
friendly paper
Jarrah Ward
Cr Grant Nixon
Tel: 0418 449 611
Cr Caroline Wielinga
Tel: 0488 900 307
Lake Ward
Cr Jeff Munn JP CMC
Tel: 9397 1247
Cr June MacDonald
Tel: 9399 1738
Minnawarra Ward
Cr Kerry Busby
Tel: 0419 948 866
Cr Matthew Norman
Tel: 0403 130 264
Neerigen Ward
Cr Guenter Best
Tel: 9399 4371
Cr Mark Geary
Tel: 9498 3416
Palomino Ward
Cr Laurie Sargeson
Tel: 9399 4002
Cr Melissa Northcott
Tel: 9399 6938
River Ward
Cr Ruth Butterfield, Deputy Mayor
Tel: 9390 1459
Cr Henry Zelones JP, Mayor
Tel: 9495 4838
City of Armadale
7 Orchard Ave, Armadale
Tel: 9399 0111 Fax: 9399 0184
www.armadale.wa.gov.au
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Young Writers’ Award
Are you a budding young writer The City of Armadale Young Writers’
Awards are coming up and there are two categories you can apply for:
General Creative Writing & Living in Armadale
And to help you get on your way, local author DJ Stutley will conduct
some free writing workshops at the Armadale Library for students in
the following year groups, on the dates listed below:
Free writing workshops – book your place now
Year 5 & 6 Saturday 19 May, 11am-12 noon
Years 9 & 10 Thursday 24 May, 5.30-6.30pm
Years 7 & 8 Saturday 26 May, 11am-12 noon
There will be free refreshments of pizza and soft drink available
after these sessions.
Entries for the Armadale Young Writers’ Awards open on Friday
1 June 2012 and close on Saturday 30 June 2012. More
information contact Armadale Library on 9399 0125 or visit our
website on www.armadale.wa.gov.au
What’s ON
Aboriginal Driver
Training Program
Are you 16 or over and don’t have your
learner’s permit Visit the Champion
Centre on any Thursday and sit the test.
The Champion Centre and Armadale’s
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers are
providing opportunities for indigenous
people to get their learners permit.
Listen to an in depth talk about local road
rules and regulations watch a Hazard
Perception DVD, ask questions and clarify
concerns before you sit the test. Light
lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Thursdays, 10am – 2pm
Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive,
Seville Grove
Bookings are essential.
Call 9399 0820 or championcentre@
armadale.wa.gov.au
Do you have a stream on your
property
Any City of Armadale resident who has a
waterway flowing through their property
has the chance to participate in the
Streamcare program. Landowners can
receive technical advice regarding weed
control, herbicides, property planning and
revegetation, all specific to their property.
Owners may also be eligible for free native
plants to revegetate their waterway and
create a healthier environment.
The project has helped hundreds of
landholders care for their local riverside
environment. If you live in the City of
Armadale, have a waterway on your
property and would like to be involved in
this program, please contact the
Streamcare Promoter on 9399 0111.
Better Beginnings
Parent Workshop:
Parents working away (FIFO)
Friday 4 May, 10am – 11.30am
Seville Grove Library
Presented by Ngala, this session is aimed
at the parents of children aged 0-2 years
old, where one or both parent has a Fly in
Fly Out (FIFO) job. Discuss the issues and
practical ways to keep the family
connected during the time apart.
Bookings are essential, phone
Seville Grove Library on 9399 0800.
City of Armadale Council
and Committee Meetings
May and June meeting cycles are displayed
below. All meetings are held in the
City of Armadale’s Administration Centre,
7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale and are open
to the public.
May 2012
Mon 7 May 7pm Technical
Services
Tues 8 May 7pm Community
Services
Mon 14 May 7pm Council meeting
Mon 21 May 7pm Development
Services
Tues 22 May 7pm City Strategy
Mon 28 May 7pm Council meeting
June 2012
Tues 5 June 7pm Community
Services
Wed 6 June 7pm Technical
Services
Mon 11 June 7pm Council meeting
Mon 18 June 7pm Development
Services
Tues 19 June 7pm City Strategy
Mon 25 June 7pm Council meeting
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