Volume 13 December 2007 (PDF 1.03 MB) - City of Armadale

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COUNCIL NEWS Armadale lobbies Government on local issues The City of Armadale met with State Government Ministers to discuss important local issues including education, sport and recreation and libraries at a Regional Cabinet Meeting on 19 November. Led by Mayor Linton Reynolds, Council representatives presented information relating to the rapid growth of the region to Premier Alan Carpenter and 15 Cabinet Ministers at the City of Armadale offices. The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale also attended the meeting. Cr Reynolds offered sincere thanks to local MLA, the Hon Alannah MacTiernan, for her strong support of projects already undertaken by the City and the Armadale Redevelopment Authority. However, Cr Reynolds noted there was still much work to be done as the Armadale community grew and developed. The City argued for a significant increase in State Government funding for community and sporting facilities, with the construction of a heated pool at the Armadale Aquatic Centre and the rejuvenation of Frye Park in Kelmscott the main priorities. Major infrastructure costs associated with the relocation and refurbishment of the Armadale and Kelmscott libraries were discussed with the Minister for Culture and the Arts, the Hon Sheila McHale. Armadale’s CEO Ray Tame (left) with Premier Alan Carpenter (centre) and Mayor Linton Reynolds (right). Key education issues, such as year 12 retention rates, TAFE and university attendance, youth unemployment, education for pre-school children and literacy, were raised with the Minister for Education and Training, The Hon Mark McGowan. Cr Reynolds, who conducted the main presentation on behalf of the City, said he was pleased with the outcome of all meetings with Cabinet Ministers. “I felt we had particular success in the areas of sport and education and we certainly look forward to progressing further with our request for greater State Government assistance on libraries,” Cr Reynolds said. Other matters raised by the City at the Armadale Regional Cabinet Meeting included the construction of Ranford Road Stage 2B, Wungong Urban Water Project, the Keane Road Strategic Link and the future expansion or relocation of the Armadale Police Station and Court House. Christmas business hours The City of Armadale will remain open for much of the holiday season, but residents should note that there are changed waste collection dates in place for Christmas and New Year. There will be no waste or recycling collections on 25 December or 1 January, so bins will be picked up the following day. Bins usually collected on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will also be emptied the next day during this two-week period. For further information call Waste Services on 9399 0124. The Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility and Roleystone Greenwaste Site will operate as normal and will be closed only on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Armadale Aquatic Centre is open every day except Christmas Day. The Armadale, Kelmscott and Westfield libraries will be open until 5pm on Monday 24 December, before closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The libraries are also open until 5pm on Monday 31 December and are closed on New Year’s Day. The City’s administration centre will close at 12 noon on Friday 21 December and will re-open on Thursday 27 December for normal trading hours of 8.15am to 4.45pm. It will also be closed on Monday 31 December and New Year’s Day before resuming business at 8.15am on Wednesday 2 January, 2008. The after-hours and emergency phone number 1300 886 885 will operate as normal throughout Christmas and New Year. CITY VIEWS NEWS FROM THE CITY OF ARMADALE
Latest observations from Champion Lakes Did you know official weather data is now recorded at Champion Lakes An automatic weather station has been installed by the Armadale Redevelopment Authority, to help attract internationalstandard rowing regattas to the new, purpose-built City of Armadale facility. “Precise wind data over a period of 12 months or longer is required when a submission to host an event is lodged with the International Rowing Federation,” City of Armadale Mayor Linton Reynolds said. “The weather station at Champion Lakes does this and more. It can also be programmed to provide minute-by-minute information to regatta officials, to assist their management of events. This meets international regatta requirements. “It is exciting to think that in coming years a world-class rowing event could be held in the City of Armadale at the wonderful Champion Lakes facility.” The weather station comprises an anemometer (measuring wind speed and direction) mounted on a 10m mast, a Stevenson’s Screen (measuring temperature and humidity), a rain gauge and barometer (atmospheric pressure). The information is collected hourly by the Perth Bureau of Meteorology and displayed on its website www.bom.gov.au – go to the WA page, click on “All Latest Western Australia Weather Observations” and then “Perth Area Latest Observations” to see the Champion Lakes listing. The Champion Lakes station, which has been officially operating since 3 August, will be serviced by Bureau technicians every six months. “A spin-off for local residents is that they will now have hourly weather updates available thanks to the initiative of the ARA,” Cr Reynolds said. Mayor’s Message COMMUNITY NEWS With both Council and Federal elections now out of the way, we can settle down to delivering as much of our 07/08 works programme as possible. Like others in the construction industry, we are suffering delays as contractors and our own work teams experience difficulty maintaining full work crews. Delays to the reopening of the 50m pool is an example. Council has already initiated contact with the new Federal government, and we recently also took the opportunity to brief State Cabinet on some of the problems being faced by outer metropolitan growth councils. One project that avoided delays was the ‘soft’ opening of Armadale Shopping City’s expansion in early December. Although considerable shop fitting is yet to occur, the entrance onto the Jull Street Mall is one that we can all be very happy with. The complex is a vast improvement on its earlier version and we now look forward to the Woolworths centre progressing during 2008. In particular I am looking forward to seeing their treatment of the large wall facing Armadale Road. With the festive season now upon us, on behalf of my fellow Councillors and staff at the City of Armadale, I send best wishes to all for a happy and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Cr Linton Reynolds, AM JP City of Armadale Mayor Join fight against vandalism The fight against unsightly graffiti has begun, with the launch of the first People Against Vandalism (PAV) group based within the City of Armadale. About 20 group members, including Councillors Ruth Butterfield, June MacDonald and Laurie Scidone, took part in a graffiti removal training course recently. PAV, a non-profit community initiative to be run with the City’s support, not only aims to quickly remove graffiti, but to report incidences to police and educate young people about the damage caused by vandalism. The program will initially focus on the Kelmscott CBD area. Armadale Mayor Linton called on local residents to join the new PAV group and help stamp out anti-social behaviour. “Sadly vandalism and graffiti has been increasing throughout the Armadale region in recent years,” Cr Reynolds said. “The City supports the PAV initiative because it encourages the community to take responsibility for the elimination of graffiti.” To join PAV or for further information, please contact Cr Ruth Butterfield on 9390 1459 or cr.rbutterfield@armadale.wa.gov.au NEWS FROM THE CITY OF ARMADALE CITY VIEWS
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