Annual Report 2014-15

Small Business Advisory Services
In 2014, the Small Business Development Corporation revised its funding programme for business advisory services
in Western Australia. This resulted in a new tendering process for business advisory services. In May 2015, the Small
Business Development Corporation awarded Business Station a successful contract to run a 3-year free business advisory
programme within the north of Perth Metro, including all City of Wanneroo businesses. The City’s Economic Development
team is working with Business Station to ensure these services are promoted to our new and existing local businesses.
Mayor’s Visionary Business Person Award
In November 2014, as part of the Wanneroo Business Awards, the City of Wanneroo Mayor sponsored the Mayor’s
Visionary Award category to acknowledge an outstanding business person in the City of Wanneroo. This was awarded
to Rod Greene of Greene’s Tyre Plus Wanneroo.
Our challenges in 2014/15
Economic Growth
Adequacy of economic growth.
Looking Ahead – 2015/16 CBP Operational Actions
• Prepare Wanneroo Town Centre Action Plan.
• City of Wanneroo to sponsor the Wanneroo Business Association.
Our major achievements in 2014/15
3.3 Easy to get around
Roads
11 roads, 11 traffic treatments and 4 street lighting projects were completed during 2014/15. The completion of these
projects improved the City’s road network and safety of all road users.
The second stage of realignment works at Brazier Road, next to Yanchep Lagoon were completed a month ahead of
schedule.
Road works commenced around the Civic Centre as part of the Civic Centre extension project.
Modification works commenced on the Dundebar Road/Servite Terrace/Rocca Way roundabout.
Road and Drainage upgrading works completed at Graham Road.
Wangara industrial drainage upgrade–Dellamarta catchment completed.
Improving Tourism Signage & Road Safety
Based on feedback, data and statistics, the City has worked closely with Mindarie Marina, Barbagallo Raceway and Main
Roads to improve the safety and directional signage to these major tourism facilities within the City of Wanneroo. Of
particular significance is the road resurfacing and new line marking on Yanchep Beach Road in time for the annual V8
Supercar event at Barbagallo raceway, which sees 50,000 visitors attend the raceway over a 3-day period.
City of Wanneroo Entry Statements
The City has been progressing Stage 1 (design) of City of Wanneroo Entry Statements. To date the draft designs have
been through a rigorous internal and external evaluation process; This will be presented to Council seeking approval in
September 2015 before progressing to stage 2 – implementation.
Our challenges in 2014/15
Fossil Fuel Availability
Increasing cost of fuel impacts growth and existing communities
Looking Ahead – 2015/16 CBP Operational Actions
Prepare a draft Strategic Transport Plan
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