Notice of Variation of the Prohibited Burning Period 2023/24

Section 17 (7) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 (as amended) enables Local Government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period due to seasonal conditions.

In accordance with these provisions, notice is hereby given that the commencement date of the Prohibited Burning Period for the Shire of Bridgetown Greenbushes has been extended until

MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY THE 4TH OF APRIL 2024

If you have any queries, please contact the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes on 9761 0800

Posted: 28 March 2024

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Notice of Special Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of Council will be held in Council Chambers on Thursday 14 March 2024 commencing at 5.30pm, called to consider the Receival of the Talison Community Investment Program Grant Funding ‘Partnering for The Future 2024’ and Associated Budget Amendment.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 11 March 2024

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Notice of Variation of the Prohibited Burning Period 2023/24

Section 17 (7) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 (as amended) enables Local Government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period due to seasonal conditions.

In accordance with these provisions, notice is hereby given that the commencement date of the Prohibited Burning Period for the Shire of Bridgetown Greenbushes has been extended until

MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY THE 28TH OF MARCH 2024

If you have any queries, please contact the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes on 9761 0800

Posted: 05 March 2024

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New date for 2024 AGM of Electors

The Annual General Meeting of Electors will be held on Thursday, 22 February 2024 in the Council Chambers, commencing at 5.30pm.

The order of business will be:

1. To receive the Annual Report and Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2023.
2. General Business.

Copies of the Annual Report including the Annual Financial Report can be viewed here.

Agenda can be found here.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 05 February 2024

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Notice of Special Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of Council will be held in Council Chambers on Thursday 8 February 2024 commencing at 5.30pm, called to consider selection of a Consultant to Facilitate the CEO Performance Review Process.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 5 February 2024

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CANCELLED 2024 Annual General Meeting of Electors

Due to extenuating circumstance the AGM scheduled for Feb 1 2024 has been cancelled.

Posted: 31st January 2024

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REQUEST FOR TENDER

RFT 01 / 2324 Bush Fire Appliance Servicing

Tenders are invited for a suitably skilled and experienced contractors for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Bush Fire Appliance Servicing.

A copy of the tender documentation must be obtained by registering your details via the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes e-tendering portal website https://www.tenderlink.com/bridgetown.

Tender responses must be submitted electronically via the Shires e-tendering portal https://www.tenderlink.com/bridgetown no later than 2.00pm (AWST) Friday 1 February 2024.
For enquires relating to this tender please contact Mr Ben Armstrong, Community Emergency Services Manager on 0428 611 125 or barmstrong@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 10 January 2024

2024 Annual General Meeting of Electors

 

The Annual General Meeting of Electors will be held on Thursday, 1 February 2024 in the Council Chambers, commencing at 5.30pm. The order of business will be:

1. To receive the Annual Report and Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
2. General Business

Copies of the Annual Report including the Annual Financial Report are available for inspection at the Bridgetown Library during normal office hours or from the Shire’s website  https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/documents/644/202223-annual-report

 

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 22 December 2023

2024 Council Meeting Dates

At its meeting held on Thursday 14 December 2023, Council set the meeting dates for 2024.

Meetings will take place in the Council Chambers commencing at 5.30pm, excepting the months of May and November, where the meetings are to be held at the Greenbushes Community Resource Centre.

Meetings are open to the public, with those in attendance having the opportunity to address Council.

Meetings dates are now as follows (unless otherwise advertised):

Thursday 25 January 2024	Thursday 25 July 2024
Thursday 29 February 2024	Thursday 29 August 2024
Thursday 28 March 2024	Thursday 26 September 2024
Thursday 18 April 2024	Thursday 31 October 2024
Thursday 30 May 2024	Thursday 28 November 2024
Thursday 27 June 2024	No Ordinary Council Meeting in December 2024

 

Agendas will be available for inspection at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours or on the Shire’s website https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/ a minimum of three (3) days prior to the meetings.

 

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 22 December 2023   

Town Planning Scheme No 3, Scheme Amendment No 73. 

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has initiated a Scheme Amendment to enable the Council, at its discretion, to allow residential development up to a maximum density code of R35, with the Commercial zone of the Bridgetown town Centre.  The current maximum allowable density within this zone is R20.  This amendment is being further advertised for public comment in accordance with the decision of Council made on 14 December 2023.

A copy of the proposal is available by clicking here, at the Shire's Administration Office, 1 Steere Street Bridgetown or by contacting the Shire on 9761 0800 or btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

If you have any enquiries regarding this proposal, please contact the shire at the email address below or by contacting Debbie Bond, in the first instance, on (08) 9761 0800.

Submissions on this proposal must be made in writing and lodged with the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes PO Box 271 Bridgetown WA 6255 or via btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au on or before 12 February 2024.

Please note that any comments made, may be included in a report to a future Council Meeting on the matter, which will be available to the public.

This proposal is available for inspection to provide an opportunity for public comment, and it should not be construed that approval will be granted.

 

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted:  20 December 2023

Annual report 2022/23

The Annual Report including the Annual Financial Report and Audit Report for the 2022/23 financial year is available to view here.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: December 2023

Notice of Variation of the Prohibited Burning Period 2023

Section 12 (7) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 (as amended) enables Local Government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period due to seasonal conditions.

In accordance with these provisions, notice is hearby given that the commencement date of the Prohibited Burning Period for the entire Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has been moved forward from 15th of December 2023 to 1201am Wednesday the 22nd of November 2023.

Amended Prohibited Burning Period 22nd November 2023 to the 14th of March 2024.

If you have any queries, please contact the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes on 9761 0800.

Further information can be found on the Bush Fire Control & Information page here .

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 9 November 2023

Notice of Special Council Meeting 

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Monday 13 November 2023 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of:

1. Priorities for the Talison Community Investment programme for 2024, and
2. A confidential staffing matter

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The agenda for the meeting will be available for public viewing here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours, from Friday 10 November 2023.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 9 November 2023

Proposed Holiday Accommodation Units – Lot 589 Wheatley Street, Bridgetown

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is currently considering a development application for the construction of five (5) holiday units at the abovementioned lot.

Details of the proposal are available for inspection below or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours. Any queries should be directed to Development Services on 9761 0800.

Proposal

Site Plans

Floor Plans and Elevations

Bushfire Management Plan

Bushfire Emergency Plan

Comments on this proposal must be made in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes by 4.30pm Thursday, 16 November 2023.  Submissions will be accepted via email to BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au, in person, or by post to PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255.

Please note that any comments made may be included in a report to Council, which will be available to the public.  To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1992, please advise if you consider any of this information should be withheld.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 26 October 2023

Council Advisory Committees - Call for Nominations

Council, at its meeting on 24 October 2023, determined the suite of Advisory Committees for 2023 – 2025.

Nominations are now invited to fill the community representative positions on the following committees:

• Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Cultural Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Trails Development Advisory Committee
• Youth Services Advisory Committee

Further information including nomination forms can be found here, noting that nominations close 5.00pm Wednesday 22 November 2023.   

Please direct any queries to Lynell Taramoeroa, Executive Assistant on 9761 0800 or via email to ltaramoeroa@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.   

Closure of Free RV Camping Site during Blues at Bridgetown weekend

The Shire wishes to advise that the free RV camping sites at the Town Square (opposite the train station) will be closed on Friday 10 November, Saturday 11 November and Sunday 12 November for the Blues at Bridgetown weekend. 

Alternative for RV camping is available at the Bridgetown Showgrounds. 

Please click HERE for all details and to book. 

Change of Ordinary Council Meeting Date

At its meeting held on 28 September 2023, Council resolved to change the date of the meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 October 2023, to Thursday 2 November 2023. All other details remain the same.

PHILIP ST JOHN, TEMPORARY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 6 October 2023

Notice of Town Planning Scheme No. 3, Scheme Amendment No. 73

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has initiated a Scheme Amendment to enable the Council, at its discretion, to allow residential development up to a maximum density code of R35, within the Commercial zone of the Bridgetown Town Centre.  The current maximum allowable density within this zone is R20.

Full details of the proposal can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.        

If you have any enquiries regarding this proposal, please contact the Shire on the email address below or by contacting Debbie Bond on (08) 9761 0800.

Submissions on this proposal must be made in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, via email to BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au, via post, or in person to the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, 1 Steere St, Bridgetown by 4.30pm Wednesday 15 November 2023.

PHILIP ST JOHN, TEMPORARY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 4 October 2023

Notice of Variation to the Restricted Burning Period 2023

Section 18 (5) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 (as amended) enables Local Government to vary the Restricted Burning Period due to seasonal conditions.

In accordance with these provisions, notice is hereby given that the commencement date of the Restricted Burning Period for the entire Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has been moved forward from Thursday 1^st November 2023 to 1201am Wednesday the 25^th of October 2023.

Further information can be found on the Bush Fire Control & Information page here . 

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 25 October 2023

Notice of Special Council Meeting

An additional Special Meeting of Council is to be held on Tuesday 24 October 2023 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of:

1. Granting CEO delegated authority to vary Restricted Burning Periods
2. Additional and urgent specific gravel road works.

The meeting will commence directly after the conclusion of the previous special meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours, from Monday 23 October 2023.

NICOLE GIBBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted:  20 October 2023

Appointment of Bush Fire Control Officers

Bush Fires Act 1954 s.38
It is hereby notified for public information that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has appointed the following Bush Fire Control Officers (FCOs):

Chief Bush Fire Control Officer	Greg Kennedy	0427 577 821
Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer	Chris Doherty	0438 952 202
Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer	Keith Clothier	0428 611 787
Community Emergency Services Manager - Shire	Ben Armstrong	0428 611 125
Emergency Services Officer	Bob McCance	0427 267 627
Bridgetown Townsite (Permits)	Donna Baker	0457 885 156
Greenbushes	Tim Hingston	0427 189 007
Catterick	Santo Pratico	0428 644 057
Hester Brook	Keith Clothier	0428 611 787
Kangaroo Gully	Chris Doherty	0438 952 202
Kangaroo Gully	Harry Welmink	0419 945 286
Maranup	Hal Reid	0475 268 621
Sunnyside	Martin Winchcombe	0427 619 085
Wandillup	Robert Moyes	9761 2482
Winnejup	Hugh Wheatley	0428 617 054
Yornup	Lyndon Pearce	0427 962 386

All previous appointments have been cancelled.

PHILIP ST JOHN, TEMPORARY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 12 October 2023

Notice of Special Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Tuesday 24 October 2023 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of:

1. swearing-in newly elected Councillors
2. electing and swearing-in of Shire President
3. electing and swearing-in of Deputy President
4. allocation of seating arrangements for the 2023/25 term of office
5. determining the suite of Advisory Committees and approving their Instruments of Appointment.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The agenda for the meeting will be available for public viewing here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours, from Monday 23 October 2023.

PHILIP ST JOHN, TEMPORARY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 6 October 2023

Proposed Extractive Industry - Medium Operation (Gravel) – Lot 2135 Gomm Lane, Yornup

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is currently considering a development application for the extraction of up to 10,000 m3 of gravel per annum over a 10-year period from the abovementioned lot.

Details of the proposal are available for inspection here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours. Any queries should be directed to Development Services on 9761 0800.

Comments on this proposal must be made in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes by 4.30pm Wednesday 25 October 2023.  Submissions will be accepted via email to BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au, in person, or by post to PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255.

Please note that any comments made may be included in a report to Council, which will be available to the public.  To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1992, please advise if you consider any of this information should be withheld.

Posted: 5 October 2023

2023 Ordinary Election - Notice of Election

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 21 October 2023 to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillors as listed below:

5	Councillors
STALLARD, Trevor CARROLL, Leigh FLETCHER, Mike PEARCE, Lyndon MOUNTFORD, Jenny REDMAN, Rebecca BROWNE, Elke PRATICO, Tony

Election Packages will be sent to all electors on the local government electoral roll where there is an election in their electorate.

You may hand deliver your postal voting papers, or obtain a replacement package (if the package is not received, or should any papers be missing), during business hours before election day from the following location(s):

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, 1 Steere Street, BRIDGETOWN

Post your vote early. Completed postal voting packages must reach the Returning Officer by 6.00pm on election day, Saturday, 21 October 2023.

You may hand deliver your postal voting papers to an electoral officer, or obtain a replacement package (if the package is not received, or should any papers be missing), between 8.00am and 6.00pm on election day at the following location(s):

Chief Polling Place:

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, 1 Steere Street, BRIDGETOWN

The count of votes will commence after 6.00pm at the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Council Chambers, 1 Steere Street, BRIDGETOWN.

Electronic Counting Place

  30 Beaufort Street, Northbridge may be used as an electronic counting place.

ROBERT KENNEDY
ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER

Posted: 22 September 2023

Expression of Interest for Mobile Food Vehicles to Join Trial

At the Shire of Bridgetown – Greenbushes June Council meeting, a report was passed by Council to temporarily suspend Council Policy H.6 – Mobile and Itinerate Traders, to trial a process of allowing mobile food vendors within the Shire under controlled conditions.

The aim of the trial is to see how mobile food vendors could impact on existing cafes and restaurants and whether there is public demand for food trucks.

The Shire is now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Mobile Food Vendors to participate in the trial.

A comprehensive information package is now available HERE providing details of how the trial will be run and guidance on how to participate in the trial.

Shire President, Jenny Mountford, said the trial would run for six months after which a detailed report on the outcomes of the trail would be presented to Council. “The Council is keen to investigate and facilitate new initiatives which add activity and vibrancy to the Shire whilst ensuring the initiatives compliment and support our existing traders”.

For further information on the Mobile Food Vendors Trial contact:

Principal Environmental Health Officer

BTNSHIRE@bridgetown.wa.gov.au
(08) 9761 0080
1 Steere Street, Bridgetown 6285

2023 Ordinary Election - Call for Nominations

Nominations Open on Thursday, 31 August 2023
Nominations Close at 4:00pm Thursday, 7 September 2023

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023 in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes to fill the following vacancies:

District                     4                       Councillors                      4 year terms
District                     1                       Councillor                        2 year term

Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer:

• at any time during the above period by arrangement; or
• between 2:00pm and 4:00pm Thursday, 7 September 2023 (close of nominations) at the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, 1 Steere Street, BRIDGETOWN.

Nominations Requirements
Candidates are required to lodge with the Returning Officer:

• a completed nomination in the prescribed form, signed and witnessed. This form is available from the Returning Officer or the Western Australian Electoral Commission (elections.wa.gov.au);
• a single A4 page profile of not more than 1,000 characters (including spaces) containing information about the candidate;
• a nomination deposit of $100 (cash, EFT, bank cheque or postal order);
• a recent passport-sized photograph (optional);
• every candidate must have completed the online course titled Local Government Candidate Induction, available at dlgsc.wa.gov.au, prior to nominating; and
• (optional) in addition to your A4 profile, you may provide additional information that you consider to be relevant to your candidature. This written statement must be not more than 2,000 characters (including spaces), must be in the English language and is for publication on the local government’s official website.

The Commission has developed an online system called Nomination Builder to assist candidates to complete their nomination form which includes the candidate profile. This is the preferred method of completing the nomination form and profile for elections conducted by the Commission. Candidates complete their nomination details and profile, print the completed form which has a reference number allocated and lodge it with the Returning Officer. The nomination builder can be accessed via www.elections.wa.gov.au.

You cannot use Nomination Builder to prepare the additional information.

Where an agent lodges a nomination on a candidate’s behalf, it must be in the prescribed form with a written authorisation signed by the candidate.

The documents may be hand delivered or posted to the Returning Officer and must be received by the close of nominations.

Information
Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures for prospective candidates can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer, Elizabeth DOUST on 0497 100 109 or the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06.

ROBERT KENNEDY
ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER

Posted: 22 August 2023

2023 Ordinary Election - Close of Enrolments

Roll Close: 5:00pm Friday, 25 August 2023

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 21 October 2023 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

Residents
You are automatically enrolled to vote if you are on the State Electoral Roll as at 5:00 PM Friday, 25 August 2023. If you are not already on the State Electoral Roll and meet the eligibility criteria, or if you have changed address recently, you must complete an enrolment form.

Enrolment Forms
You can enrol or update your details online, or download an enrolment form, via the Western Australian Electoral Commission website (www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol). Forms are also available from the Australian Electoral Commission (www.aec.gov.au). Enrolments and updates must be completed and received by 5:00 PM Friday, 25 August 2023.

Non-Resident Owners and Occupiers
If you are a non-resident owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and are on the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll, you are eligible to enrol to vote. If you are not on the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll and own or occupy rateable property in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes you may be eligible to enrol to vote. This applies if you were on the last electoral roll for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes prior to May 1996 and have owned or occupied rateable property in the district continuously since this time. Please contact your local government for details. Owners of land who were on the last Local Government roll continue to retain that status until they cease to own the rateable property to which the enrolment relates. Occupiers do not have continuous enrolment and should contact the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes to confirm their enrolment status. To be eligible to enrol as an occupier, you will need to have a right of continuous occupation under a lease, tenancy agreement or other legal instrument for at least the next three months following the date of the application to enrol.

Joint Owners and Occupiers
If a rateable property is owned or occupied by more than two people, a majority of the owners/occupiers may nominate two persons from amongst themselves who are on either the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll, to enrol as owner/occupier electors.

Corporations
A body corporate that owns or occupies rateable property may nominate two people who are on either the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll to enrol as owner/occupier electors.

Enrolment Forms – Non-Resident Owners and Occupiers Only
Enrolment forms can be obtained from local governments and must be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer by 5:00 PM Friday, 25 August 2023. Further information can be obtained from the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

ROBERT KENNEDY
ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER
13 63 06

Posted: 11 August 2023

2023/24 Fees and Charges Amendment

At its ordinary meeting on 27 July 2023, Council adopted the following amendment to the 2023/24 Fees and Charges:

• Casual Fit 4 Life Group Fitness classes at the Bridgetown Leisure Centre have been increased to $14.00.

The fee will come into effect from Wednesday 23 August 2023.

Posted: 11 August 2023

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021

Due to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 coming into effect on July 1, 2023, we are receiving a high number of enquiries about how this may impact residents in our Shire.
Our direction and recommendation is to go to the following website where you will find various fact sheets. At this point in time, we have no further information to provide.

Website with Fact sheets

Posted: 26 July 2023

Inter-Library Loans (ILLS) and Freight Services

Posted: 26 June 2023

Notice of Special Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 13 July 2023 in the Council Chambers called to consider the cessation of employment of the incumbent Chief Executive Officer and appointment of a Chief Executive Officer.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here.

Posted:  12 July 2023

Adoption of 2023/24 Fees and Charges

At its ordinary meeting on 29 June 2023, Council adopted the 2023/24 Schedule of Fees and Charges, which will come into effective from 10 July 2023.

The 2023/24 Schedule of Fees & Charges may be inspected at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours or downloaded here. 

Posted: 30 June 2023

Expression of Interest for Cafe at Bridgetown Leisure Centre

Expressions of Interest are invited for interested and experienced hospitality operators to lease the Bridgetown Leisure Centre Café to run as a commercial venture.
Expression of Interest Packs are available here. For any questions please contact Shane Ellis, Coordinator Bridgetown Leisure Centre on 9761 2966 or email: sellis@bridgetown.wa.gov.au, submission deadline – 14 July 2023.

Posted: 19 June 2023

Notice of Intention to levy differential rates for the 2023/24 financial year

In accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given with respect of the intention of the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes to adopt and levy in the 2023/24 financial year the following rates in the dollar (Rate in $) and minimum payments for differential general gross rental value (GRV) and differential general unimproved value (UV) rates:

Category	Rate in $	Minimum Payment
General Gross Rental Value (GRV) Properties	10.2727 cents	$1,112.00
Mining Gross Rental Value (GRV) Properties	19.9767 cents	$1,112.00
Rural Unimproved Value (UV) Properties	0.5187 cents	$1,378.00
Mining Unimproved Value (UV) Properties	6.8900 cents	$211.00

The proposed rates in the dollar and minimum payments will fund the estimated budget deficiency of $5.668m. Any further updates to valuations received will result in the rate in the dollars being updated to achieve this advertised rate yield.

A Statement of Objectives and Reasons for adopting these rates is available for inspection at the Shire Administration Building or Bridgetown Library during operating hours, or may be downloaded here. Submissions from electors and ratepayers in respect of the proposed rates or minimum payments and any related matter may be made (in writing) addressed to the CEO by close of business on Thursday, 22 June 2023.  Any general enquiries should be directed to Darren Wilson, Coordinator Corporate Services.

Posted: 26 May 2023

Public Advertisement of Development Application - Extractive Industry

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has received a development application from B & J Catalano proposing an extractive industry for which public comments are invited. The application is for gravel excavation on land situated on South Western Highway, Yornup, being lots 1910, 3943, 8749, 1967, 11583, and 1370.

Details of the proposal are available for inspection here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours. Any queries should be directed to Development Services on 9761 0800.

Comments on this proposal must be made in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes by 4.30pm Wednesday 31 May 2023. Submissions will be accepted via email to BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au, in person, or by post to PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255.

Please note that any comments made may be included in a report to Council, which will be available to the public.  To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1992, please advise if you consider any of this information should be withheld.

Posted: 3 May 2023

Notice of Special Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 4 May 2023 in the Council Chambers for consideration of the draft Chief Executive Officer job description and accompanying selection criteria.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.

Posted:  1 May 2023

New Commercial Waste Fees 

In response to feedback received, the Shire is planning on making some changes to the Commercial fees that were due to commence on the 1^st April 2023. Until the details of the changes are decided it was considered prudent to revoke the fees rather than just change the commencement date.

At this stage there has been no further Council decision regarding the fees, however the intent is to workshop the issue with Council and present a report to a council meeting for formal resolution in the next 2 months. New fees will be introduced beginning of 23/24 financial year.

TIM CLYNCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Posted:  4 April 2023 *Updated 17 April 2023 

Local Planning Policy – Development Compliance

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 23 February 2023, Council resolved to adopt the draft Local Planning Policy – Development Compliance for the purpose of public advertisement, in accordance with Schedule 2 Regulation 4 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.

The intent of this Policy is to provide a transparent and consistent approach to town planning and building compliance, through categorisation of compliance according to their level of severity and impact.

A copy of the draft Policy is available for public inspection here, at the Bridgetown Library, or at the Administration Building during operating hours.

Any person who wishes to comment on this proposal should do so in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, PO Box 271 Bridgetown W.A. 6255, or via email to BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au no later than 4.30pm Wednesday 19 April 2023.

TIM CLYNCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Posted:  16 March 2023

Extension of Prohibited Burning Period 

Pursuant to section 17(7) of the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has extended the Prohibited Burning Period until midnight Tuesday 11 April 2023.

TIM CLYNCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Posted:  31 March 2023

Request for Quote - Greenbushes Golf Clubhouse Ablution Refurbishments

Proposals are invited for a suitably skilled and experienced building contractor to undertake capital works as part of the Greenbushes Golf Clubhouse Ablution Refurbishment Works.

Works will be to refurbish existing toilets (including ambulant cubicles and addition of a new accessible unisex toilet and shower) and a small store room.

The scope of works will also entail conservation works to a high standard (in line with the Burra Charter principles) to facilitate future repurposing and fit out to complement existing interpretive services provided at the Greenbushes Discovery Centre.

A copy of the Request for Quote documentation can be obtained by contacting Esther Matthews on (08) 9761 0800 or EMatthews@bridgetown.wa.gov.au

The deadline for receipt of Request for Quote responses is 2.00pm (AWST) Wednesday 12^th April 2023.

TIM CLYNCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Posted:  16 March 2023

Minor Review of Strategic Community Plan

Council has commenced a minor review of its Strategic Community Plan.

The Strategic Community Plan shares Council’s vision and aspirations for the future and outlines how it will, over the decade following adoption, work towards a brighter future for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes community.  The 2021 Plan was developed with full community participation including a survey and community workshop.

In accordance with Section 5.56(1) of the Local Government Act 1995, local governments’ must undertake a review of their Strategic Community Plan every two years, alternating between a minor and major review.

Council’s current Strategic Community Plan 2021-2031 was adopted on 24 June 2021.  A minor review is therefore scheduled to occur in 2023.

Interested persons are invited to provide input into the minor review process via lodging written comments to the Shire.  To assist those persons, the Council has released a briefing paper which can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.

The briefing paper provides details on how to make a submission - submissions (written comments or suggestions) can be submitted as follows:

• Via email to BTNshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au
• By post to PO Box 271 Bridgetown WA 6255
• In person to the Shire Administration Office – 1 Steere Street, Bridgetown WA 6255

The closing date for receipt of submissions is 4.00pm, Wednesday 12^th April 2023.

TIM CLYNCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Posted:  27 February 2023

Tender 02-2223 Relocation and Renewal of the Greenbushes Railway Station (March'23)

Tenders are invited for a suitably skilled and experienced building contractor to relocate the Greenbushes Railway Station located in North Greenbushes to the Greenbushes Discovery Centre.

The scope of works will also entail conservation works to a high standard (in line with the Burra Charter principles) to facilitate future repurposing and fit out to complement existing interpretive services provided at the Greenbushes Discovery Centre.

A copy of the tender documentation must be obtained by registering your details via the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes e-tendering portal website https://www.tenderlink.com/bridgetown. 

Tender responses must be submitted electronically via the Shires e-tendering portal https://www.tenderlink.com/bridgetown no later than 2.00pm (AWST) Tuesday 4 April 2023.

For enquires relating to this tender please contact Mr Leigh Guthridge, Manager Development Services on 08 9761 0832 or via email to LGuthridge@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

Town Planning Scheme No 4, Scheme Amendment No 71. (March'23)

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has initiated a Scheme Amendment to include an “Additional Use 7” to enable Council to consider a “Motor Vehicle Repair Station” as a discretionary use on Lot 48 Jephson Street Greenbushes and to amend the Scheme accordingly.

Full details of the proposal can be found here or are available at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours. 

Submissions on this proposal must be made in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tim Clynch, via email to BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au, via post or in person to the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, 1 Steere St, Bridgetown by 4.30pm Wednesday 5 April 2023.

Please note that any comments made may be included in a report to Council on the matter, which will be available to the public.

This proposal is available for inspection to provide an opportunity for public comment and it should not be construed that approval will be granted.

Proposed Amendment to Local Law Relating To Fencing (February'23)

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes proposes to make a local law relating to fencing. The purpose of this local law is to introduce new requirements for licensing of an electrified fence on a commercial or industrial lot. The effect of this local law is that any electrified fence on a commercial or industrial lot is to be located on the property side of the fence, and behind a sufficient fence.

A copy of the proposed local law can be found here or inspected at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.

Submissions may be made in writing to the Chief Executive Officer by email to btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au, via post to PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255, or in person to the Shire Administration building located at 1 Steere St, Bridgetown. Submissions will be accepted until 4.30pm Friday 31 March 2023.

Extension of Prohibited Burning Period (March'23)

Pursuant to section 17 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has extended the Prohibited Burning Period until midnight Tuesday 28 March 2023.

Notice of Special Council Meeting (March'23)

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 9 March 2023 in the Council Chambers for consideration of the following:

1. Reconsideration of Commencement Date for New Commercial Waste Fees at Bridgetown Waste Management Facility
2. Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 6
3. Proposed Budget Amendment – Reallocation of Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 3
4. Appointment of HR/Recruitment Consultant for CEO Recruitment Process (Confidential item)
5. Appointment of Independent Member to the CEO Recruitment Committee (Confidential Item)

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the special meeting only.

The Agenda for this meeting can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.

Introduction of New Fees & Charges - Commercial Waste (February'23)

Council has adopted the following fees and charges for the Bridgetown Waste Management Facility to be introduced Wednesday 1 March 2023:

1. Unsorted General Commercial (incl. C&D) waste: $126.00 / m3 (24 tokens)
2. Sorted General Commercial (incl. C&D) waste: $63.00 / m3 (12 tokens)

Note: Sorted waste is waste not containing any materials that would be accepted at the facility for recycling or repurposing. General Commercial waste is waste regardless of origin, including Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, delivered to the site for disposal to landfill by a commercial business.

Expressions of Interest - Human Resource/Recruitment Consultancy Services to Assist with CEO Recruitment Process (February'23)

Expressions of Interest are being sought from Human Resource/Recruitment Consultants to assist Council’s CEO Recruitment Committee in the recruitment and selection processes for filling the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Submissions must include either a fixed price or an hourly rate with estimation of hours as well as an outline of the consultant’s preferred outline of the process.

A scope setting out the various tasks the consultant will be required to perform can be obtained by contacting Esther Matthews at EMatthews@bridgetown.wa.gov.au

The closing date for expressions of interest is 12.00pm (noon), Monday 27 February 2023.

Appointment of Bush Fire Control Officers (February'23)

Bush Fires Act 1954 s.38

 It is hereby notified for public information that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has appointed the following Bush Fire Control Officers (FCOs), effective 26 February 2023;

• Second Deputy Chief FCO & Hester Brook Bushfire Brigade FCO – Keith Clothier
• Kangaroo Gully Bushfire Brigade Second FCO – Michael (Mike) Fletcher
• Shire FCO – Robert McCance

Amendment to 2023 Council Meeting Dates (February'23)

At its meeting held on Thursday 15 December 2022, Council set the meeting dates for 2023.

Council has since resolved to change the date of the August ordinary meeting to Thursday 31 August 2023.

Meetings will take place in the Council Chambers commencing at 5.30pm, excepting the months of May and November, where the meetings are to be held at the Greenbushes Community Resource Centre.

Meetings are open to the public, with those in attendance having the opportunity to address Council.

Meetings dates are now as follows (unless otherwise advertised):

Wednesday 25 January 2023	Thursday 27 July 2023
Thursday 23 February 2023	Thursday 31 August 2023
Thursday 30 March 2023	Thursday 28 September 2023
Thursday 27 April 2023	Thursday 26 October 2023
Thursday 25 May 2023	Thursday 30 November 2023
Thursday 29 June 2023	Thursday 14 December 2023

Agendas will be available for inspection at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours or on the Shire’s website https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/, a minimum of three (3) days prior to the meetings.

Notice of Special Council Meeting (January'23)

 A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 9 February 2023 in the Council Chambers for consideration of the following;

1. RFT 01-22/23 Design and Construct of Greenbushes Car Park
2. Awarding of Contract and Budget Amendment – Detailed Design Greenbushes Youth Precinct and Construction of Stage 1 works – Skate Park, Court, Shelter and Path
3. Chief Executive Officer Recruitment Process.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the Special Meeting only.

The Agenda for the meeting can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours from Tuesday 7 February.

2023 Council Meeting Dates (December'22)

At its meeting held on Thursday 15 December 2022, Council set the following meeting dates for 2023. Meetings will take place in the Council Chambers commencing at 5.30pm, excepting the months of May and November, where the meetings are to be held at the Greenbushes Community Resource Centre.

Meetings are open to the public, with those in attendance having the opportunity to address Council.

Meetings dates are as follows (unless otherwise advertised):

Wednesday 25 January 2023	Thursday 27 July 2023
Thursday 23 February 2023	Thursday 24 August 2023
Thursday 30 March 2023	Thursday 28 September 2023
Thursday 27 April 2023	Thursday 26 October 2023
Thursday 25 May 2023	Thursday 30 November 2023
Thursday 29 June 2023	Thursday 14 December 2023

 

Agendas will be available for inspection at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours or on the Shire’s website, a minimum of three (3) days prior to the meetings.

2023 Annual General Meeting of Electors (December'22)

The Annual General Meeting of Electors will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, 2 February 2023 commencing at 5.30pm.  The order of business will be:

1. To receive the Annual Report and Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2022
2. General Business.

Copies of the Annual Report including the Annual Financial Report are available for inspection at the Bridgetown Library during normal operating hours or on the Shire’s website: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/council/publications/annual-budget-report.aspx.      

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Introduction of New Fees (December'22)

Council has adopted the following fees to be introduced Saturday 24 December 2022;

• A reduction to the Shire’s Bookeasy commission received from Bookeasy accommodation booking system from 12.75% to 12.5%.
• A booking fee of $195 to cover half the estimated cost of installation and removal of community/events banners from the banner poles at the northern entrance to Bridgetown
• A fee of $3.00 per item for the purchase of Shire Trails booklets
• A weekly (7 day) gym membership fee of $20.00 at the Bridgetown Leisure Centre.

Green waste drop off location changed for 7 - 9 (December'22)

The green waste is scheduled to be mulched at the Waste Facility this week and as a result the usual green waste drop off area will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 December. Green waste loads will still be accepted, with residents being directed to an alternative drop off area. If you can delay loads to the weekend or the following week that would be appreciated. Any residents with breathing difficulties may want to avoid the site for this period as mulching operations can be dusty.

Unique Business Opportunity - Bridgetown Railway Station (September'22)

Liquid Waste Facility Temporary Closure (August'22)

The Shire’s liquid waste facility has been temporarily closed due to capacity being reached. This has occurred due to the recent heavy rains rapidly filling the pond. Arrangements are currently being made to undertake a transfer to another facility to allow the Shire to reopen our facility as soon as possible. There are a number of compliance issues to be addressed as part of the transfer and the expected timeframe is 3-4 weeks.

The Shire considers these seasonal facility closures an important community issue and it has been t

reated as a priority. Last year, the Shire undertook extensive detailed modelling of the facility’s performance over a 20-year projected period with a number of solutions investigated. Ultimately a system using 2 x 250kl covered tanks to hold excess winter volume to be released back to the pond in summer was selected.  This solution was chosen on the basis of it being the most cost-effective while also addressing the performance problems.

Before construction could proceed, the proposed tanks and related infrastructure required approval and site license amendment by the environmental regulator (DWER). Obtaining approval took an unexpectedly long time, undergoing a number of design changes during the process before final approval was received in July this year. This regrettably resulted in the planned works not able to be completed before the 2022 winter. Site works will begin when the current wet ground conditions improve and the Shire is in the process of arranging other required materials and contractors for the project. Completion timeframe will depend on contractor availability, however, the Shire is aiming for Nov/Dec this year.

What Do I Do With My Waste In The Meantime?

Liquid waste from our Shire is still accepted at other facilities and there are a number of contractors that will perform the service.

We are unable to provide recommendations, however, below is a list of relevant contractors;

E-Teq Resources – 0427 411 404

South West Septics – 0418 914 209

Sandgroper Contracting – 0403 487 894

Proposed Temporary Workers’ Accommodation Lot 7 Greenbushes-Grimwade Road, North Greenbushes (September'22)

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is currently considering a development application for a 60 employee (approximately) temporary worker’s accommodation.  Approval is sought for a three year period.

A copy of the proposal is available by clicking here, at the Shire's Administration Office, 1 Steere Street Bridgetown or by contacting the Shire on 9761 0800 or btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

Submissions on this proposal must be made in writing and lodged with the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Phil St John, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes PO Box 271 Bridgetown WA 6255 or via btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au on or before 28 September 2022.

Please note that any comments made may be included in a report to a future Council Meeting on the matter, which will be available to the public.

This proposal is available for inspection to provide an opportunity for public comment and it should not be construed that approval will be granted.

PHIL ST JOHN
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted:  7 September 2022

Notice of a Special Council Meeting (August'22)

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Monday 8 August 2022 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of swearing-in newly elected Councillors

The Agenda for the Special Council Meeting can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.. 

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pest Plants Repeal Local Law 2021 (July'22)

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has adopted the Pest Plants Repeal Local Law 2021.

The purpose and effect of the Pest Plants Repeal Local Law 2021 is to repeal an obsolete local law and revoke the provisions contained in it, which have now been superseded by State legislation.

The local law was published in the WA Government Gazette on 5 July 2022 and will come into effect from Tuesday 19 July 2022.

A copy of the Pest Plants Repeal Local Law 2021 can be found here or inspected at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.

Notice of Special Council Meeting (July'22)

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 14 July 2022 in the Council Chambers for consideration of the following:

1. Levying Rates in 2022/23 – Setting the Rates in the Dollar and Minimum Payments
2. Arrangements for Management of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades: Response to WALGA Proposed Advocacy Position

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the Special Meeting only.

The Agenda for the Special Council Meeting can be viewed here or at the Bridgetown Library during operating hours.

Posted: 8 July 2022

Water Corporation: Upcoming Night Works (June'22)

Water Corporation is conducting essential maintenance on the sewers in your area to improve the reliability of the wastewater system.

Work will take place from 5pm-5am Monday 27^th June 2022 and will be completed by Saturday 2^nd July 2022 along Hampton St Southwest Highway.

This work will have a moderate impact on the community. These works will involve mobile plant, increased noise and lighting near work zone. You may also notice a temporary odour while lids are removed.

Safety is our priority and our contractors are following government advice relating to COVID-19 to complete this work. Please keep a safe distance from our worksites and workers.

Thank you for your patience while this essential work is carried out. If you have any questions, please contact our Project Manager, Ben Colbran on (08) 9791 0411.

For more information, please visit watercorporation.com.au

Faults, emergencies and security 13 13 75 (24 hours)

Posted: 17 June 2022

Local Government Extraordinary Election - Call for Nominations (June'22)

*Nominations have now closed

click here for candidate nomination details

Posted: 29 June 2022

Local Government Extraordinary Election - Close of Enrolments (June'22)

Roll Close: 5.00pm Thursday, 16 June 2022

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government extraordinary election on 5 August 2022 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

Residents
You are automatically enrolled to vote if you are on the State Electoral Roll as at 5:00 PM Thursday, 16 June 2022. If you are not already on the State Electoral Roll and meet the eligibility criteria, or if you have changed address recently, you must complete an enrolment form.

Enrolment Forms
You can enrol or update your details online, or download an enrolment form, via the Western Australian Electoral Commission website (www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol). Forms are also available from the Australian Electoral Commission (www.aec.gov.au). Enrolments and updates must be completed and received by 5:00 PM Thursday, 16 June 2022.

Non-Resident Owners and Occupiers
If you are a non-resident owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and are on the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll, you are eligible to enrol to vote. If you are not on the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll and own or occupy rateable property in Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes you may be eligible to enrol to vote. This applies if you were on the last electoral roll for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes prior to May 1996 and have owned or occupied rateable property in the district continuously since this time. Please contact your local government for details. Owners of land who were on the last Local Government roll continue to retain that status until they cease to own the rateable property to which the enrolment relates. Occupiers do not have continuous enrolment and should contact the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes to confirm their enrolment status. To be eligible to enrol as an occupier, you will need to have a right of continuous occupation under a lease, tenancy agreement or other legal instrument for at least the next three months following the date of the application to enrol.

Joint Owners and Occupiers
If a rateable property is owned or occupied by more than two people, a majority of the owners/occupiers may nominate two persons from amongst themselves who are on either the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll, to enrol as owner/occupier electors.

Corporations
A body corporate that owns or occupies rateable property may nominate two people who are on either the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll to enrol as owner/occupier electors.

Enrolment Forms – Non-Resident Owners and Occupiers Only
Enrolment forms can be obtained from local governments and must be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer by 5:00 PM Thursday, 16 June 2022. Further information can be obtained from the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

ROBERT KENNEDY
ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER
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POSTED: 1 June 2022

2022/2023 Schedule of Fees and Charges (June'22)

It is hereby notified for public information that Council, in accordance with Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995, has adopted its Fees & Charges for the 2022/23 financial year to form part of its annual budget.  The Schedule of Fees & Charges may be inspected at the Bridgetown Library during normal opening hours or downloaded here from Tuesday 7 June 2022. 

The Fees & Charges apply from 1 July 2022.

Posted: 1 June 2022

Notice of Special Council Meeting (June'22)

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 9 June 2022 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the cessation of negotiations to outsource the management of the Bridgetown Visitor Centre.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the Special Meeting only.

The Agenda for the Special Council Meeting can be viewed at the Bridgetown Library during normal opening hours or here from Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Posted: 1 June 2022

Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates for the 2022/23 Financial Year (May'22)

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given with respect of the intention of the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes to adopt and levy in the 2022/23 financial year the following rates in the dollar (Rate in $) and minimum payments for differential general gross rental value (GRV) and differential general unimproved value (UV) rates:

Category	Rate in $	Minimum Payment
General Gross Rental Value (GRV) Properties	9.5823 cents	$1,037.00
Mining Gross Rental Value (GRV) Properties	18.7286 cents	$1,037.00
Rural Unimproved Value (UV) Properties	0.5845 cents	$1,286.00
Mining Unimproved Value (UV) Properties	7.0120 cents	$383.00

 A Statement of Objectives and Reasons for adopting these rates is available for inspection at the Shire Offices, 1 Steere Street Bridgetown between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday or can be downloaded here.  Submissions from electors and ratepayers in respect of the proposed rates or minimum payments and any related matter may be made (in writing) addressed to the CEO by close of business on Thursday, 23 June 2022.  Any general enquiries should be directed to the Coordinator Corporate Services (Darren Wilson).

Posted: 31 May 2022

Notice of Special Council Meeting (May'22)

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 12 May 2022 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of considering options for the filling of the two current councillor vacancies.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the Special Meeting only.

The Agenda for the Special Council Meeting can be viewed at the Shire Library during normal office hours or on the Shire website https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/council-meetings.

TIM CLYNCH

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 5 May 2022

Notice of Night Work on Hampton Street - Water Corporation

Water Corporation is conducting essential maintenance on the sewers in your area to improve the reliability of the wastewater system.

Work will take place from 6pm to 6am Thursday 5 May 2022 along Hampton Street, South West Highway.

This work will have a moderate impact on the community. These works will involve mobile plant, increased noise and lighting near work zone. You may also notice a temporary odour while lids are removed.

Safety is our priority and our contractors are following government advice relating to COVID-19 to complete this work. Please keep a safe distance from our worksites and workers.

Thank you for your patience while this essential work is carried out. If you have any questions, please contact our Project Manager, Ben Colbran on (08) 9791 0411.

For more information, please visit watercorporation.com.au. Faults, emergencies and security 13 13 75 (24 hours).

Click here to see the original Public notice.

Posted: 5 May 2022

Notice of Special Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Tuesday 12 April 2022 in the Bridgetown Leisure Centre for the purpose of considering the motions carried at the Special Meeting of Electors held on 28 March 2022.

The meeting is open to the public and will include public question time on the subject of the meeting.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 7 April 2022

2020/2021 Annual Financial Report (Mar '22)

In its audit report for the 2020/2021 financial year, the Shire’s auditor, advised that the audit had identified significant adverse trends in two of the Shire’s financial ratios. The word “significant” triggers the process outlined in section 7.12A(4) and (5) of the Local Government Act 1995:

(4) A local government must —

(a) prepare a report addressing any matters identified as significant by the auditor in the audit report, and stating what action the local government has taken or intends to take with respect to each of those matters; and

(b) give a copy of that report to the Minister within 3 months after the audit report is received by the local government.

(5) Within 14 days after a local government gives a report to the Minister under subsection (4)(b), the CEO must publish a copy of the report on the local government’s official website.

Click here for further details.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 11 March 2022

Special Meeting of Electors (Mar '22)

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes hereby gives public notice of a Special Electors Meeting. The meeting will be held at 5.30pm Monday 28 March 2022 at the Bridgetown Leisure Centre, 95 Steere Street, Bridgetown.

The Shire has received a request by more than 100 electors to discuss the effects of vaccine mandates. The matters to be discussed as requested by electors are:

1. Seek declaration of the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes community being declared a ‘Pro-Choice Community’ in relation to State Government vaccination mandates.

2. To hear and discuss community concerns in relation to the vaccination mandates, specifically seeking a vote of electors in attendance opposing vaccination mandates and declaring Bridgetown-Greenbushes a ‘Pro-Choice Community’.

3. To advise the Premier and State Parliament of community concerns in relation to existing mandates and request they refrain from imposing further mandates as well as removing all existing mandates currently in place.

This meeting is open to electors of the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and will be subject to any COVID-19 requirements or protocols. 

To speak and vote at a Special Electors Meeting, you must be an elector of the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

TIM CLYNCH

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 11 March 2022

Talison Lithium Australia Pty Ltd – Proposed Construction of 132kV Power Line (Feb '22)

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has received a development application from Talison Lithium Australia Pty. Ltd. for the proposed construction of a 132 kV overhead power line for the purpose of upgrading the existing power supply to the Greenbushes Lithium Operation and to support the planned mine expansion.

Talison Lithium Australia Pty Ltd has provided a Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for the proposed works to enable the Shire and the Community to evaluate any visual impacts on the land and view scapes.
A copy of the VIA is available here, at the Shire Library during normal operating hours or by contacting the Shire via email BTNSHIRE@bridgetown.wa.gov.au for a hard copy.

Should you wish to make comment on this proposal please submit your written submission to the Shire via the email address referenced above no later than 4.00pm Wednesday 23 March 2022.

Posted: 23 February 2022

Amendments to Local Planning Policy – Plantation Applications (Feb '22)

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 16 December 2021, Council resolved to adopt amendments to its existing Local Planning Policy – ‘Plantation Applications’ for the purpose of public advertisement in accordance with Schedule 2 Part 2 Clause 4 (1) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.  

The policy sets out the minimum standards and requirements for applications to establish plantations under the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Town Planning Schemes.  Also set out are the standard conditions that will be considered by Council in their assessment of plantation applications

A copy of the Local Planning Policy showing the proposed amendments is available for public inspection at the Shire Library during normal operating hours or here.

Should you wish to make a written submission please write to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255, or via btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au on or before Wednesday 23 March 2022.

Should you have any queries regarding this matter please contact Clare Bonnie, Senior Planner on 9761 0800 or via email cbonnie@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 22 February 2022

Annual General Meeting of Electors (Feb'22)

The Annual General Meeting of Electors will be held on Thursday, 24 February 2022 in the Council Chambers, commencing at 5.30pm. A copy of the Agenda can be viewed here.

The order of business will be:

1. To receive the Annual Report and Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2021
2. General Business

Copies of the Annual Report including the Annual Financial Report are available for inspection at the Shire Library during normal office hours or here. 

The February Ordinary Council Meeting will immediately follow the conclusion of the AGM.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: February 2022

Annual Report 2020/2021 (Feb'22)

The Annual Report including the Annual Financial Report and Audit Report for the 2020/21 financial year is available for inspection at the Shire Library during normal office hours or here.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: February 2022

Temporary Road Closure (Feb '22)

Temporary Road Closure CANCELLED (Feb '22)

Western Power has advised that it has cancelled an upcoming planned outage planned for this Sunday to focus on repairing the network damaged by the bushfire. Please see details below.

Work was schedule to occur on:
When: Sunday 13 February 2022
Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Reference number: ENAR 461345

Western Power will rescheduled this important work as soon as is practicable

If you have any questions please contact Western Power on 13 10 87.

Posted: 9 February 2022

Notice of Special Council Meeting (Feb '22)

In accordance with Section 5.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 the Shire President has called a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 5.30pm, Monday 7 February 2022 in the Council Chambers to consider setting a new date for the holding of the Annual General Meeting of Electors.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.  Note Public Question Time is restricted to questions on the business of the Special Meeting only.

The Agenda for the Special Council Meeting can be viewed at the Shire Library during normal office hours or here.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 4 February 2022

Temporary Road Closure (Jan '22)

The following roads will be closed on Sunday 13 February 2022 between 7:00am and 5:00pm to allow Western Power to undertake planned works.

• Roe Street between Walter Street & Rowley Street.
• Philips Street between Sutton Close & Spencer Street

Detours will be in place and access will be provided for local traffic only.

If you have any questions please contact Western Power on 13 10 87.

Posted: 28 January 2022

Upcoming Night Works in Your Area (Water Corporation) (Dec '21)

Water Corporation is conducting essential maintenance on the sewers in your area to improve the reliability of the wastewater system.

Work will take place from 6pm-6am Monday 20 December 2021 to Wednesday 22 December 2021 along Hampton Street, South West Highway.

This work will have a moderate impact on the community. These works will involve mobile plant, increased noise and lighting near work zone. You may also notice a temporary odour while lids are removed. Safety is our priority and our contractors are following government advice relating to COVID-19 to complete this work. Please keep a safe distance from our worksites and workers.

Thank you for your patience while this essential work is carried out. If you have any questions, please contact our Project Manager, Ben Colbran on (08) 9791 0411.

For more information, please visit watercorporation.com.au    |    Faults, emergencies and security 13 13 75 (24 hours)

Posted: 14 December 2021

Pest Plants Repeal Local Law (Nov '21)

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes intends to make the following Local Law:

• Pest Plants Repeal Local Law 2021

The purpose of the Pest Plants Repeal Local Law 2021 is to repeal an obsolete local law and the effect is to revoke the provisions contained in it, which have now been superseded by State legislation.

A copy of the proposed Local Law may be inspected here, at the Shire Library or obtained from the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Administration Office, 1 Steere Street, Bridgetown.

Written submissions are invited and can be delivered to the Shire by the following means prior to
4pm, Wednesday 5th January 2022:

By hand to:

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Administration Building
1 Steere Street Bridgetown WA 6255

By mail to:

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
PO Box 271
Bridgetown WA 6258

By email to: BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: 15 November 2021

Upcoming Sewer Works Along Hampton Street (Water Corporation) (Nov '21)

The Water Corporation will soon be commencing night works to sewer access chambers along Hampton Street.

This work is necessary to ensure the integrity of the sewer system to reduce the likelihood of wastewater overflows. Existing manhole lids will be cut from the bitumen road and replacement lids will be fitted. 

The work is scheduled to be carried out 6:00pm - 6:00am Sunday 5 December to Saturday 11 December 2021.

The work will have a moderate impact on the community. These works involve mobile plant, generators, bitumen cutting and lighting towers over the work zone. You may also notice a temporary odour whilst lids are removed. Works are being carried out on the main street and do not require access into private property. Traffic management will be in place to direct people safely as there will be a land closed for works to be carried out.

There will not be any service interruptions during this time.

Posted: 30 November 2021

Purchase and Removal of Abandoned Vehicles (Nov '21)

 Expressions of interest are invited for the purchase and removal of the following abandoned vehicles:

• 2004 SsangYong Musso Dual Cab Ute
• 1995 Mitsubishi Magna
• 1991 Toyota Hilux Tray Back

All vehicles are unlicensed and sold as is.

Vehicles may be inspected by appointment only Monday to Friday by telephoning the Shire Ranger on 9761 0800.

Expressions of interest must be in writing addressed to the CEO and will be accepted up to 4:00pm 8 December 2021. The highest or any expression of interest may not necessarily be accepted.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

17 November 2021

Calling of Special Council Meeting by Shire President (Nov '21)

In accordance with Section 5.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 I hereby call a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 11 November 2021 in the Council Chambers to consider a proposal to waive entry fees for a Leisure Centre Open Day on Sunday 5 December 2021.

Cr John Bookless
Shire President

4 November 2021

Proposed Local Planning Policy - Exemptions from Development Approval (Oct '21)

Council resolved to adopt Draft Local Planning Policy 'Exemptions from Development Approval’ at the 30 September Council meeting.  The aim of this Policy is reduce red tape by clarifying what types of developments do not need approval in our Shire.  You can view a copy of the Policy here.

Should you wish to make a written submission, please write to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255 or via email at btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au on or before Monday 29 November 2021.

Should you have any queries regarding this matter please contact Leigh Guthridge, Manager Development Services on (08) 9761 0800 or via email at LGuthridge@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: October 2021

Calling of Special Council Meeting by Shire President (Oct '21)

In accordance with Section 5.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 I hereby call a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 5.30pm, Monday 18 October 2021 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of:

1. Election and Swearing-in of Shire President
2. Election and Swearing-in of Deputy President
3. Allocation of Seating Arrangements for the 2021/2023 Term of Office

Note: Newly elected councillors will be sworn in just prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Cr John Nicholas
Shire President

14 October 2021

Calling of Special Council Meeting by Chief Executive Officer (Sep '21)

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 9 September 2021 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of resuming considerations of the item presented to the August 2021 ordinary Council meeting being ‘Proposed Amendments to Conditions of Development Approval – Talison Lithium Workers Accommodation Camp’.  At its August 2021 meeting Council adjourned debate on this matter to this date so that some specified additional information could be provided, being:

1. A summary of the presentations made to this meeting by Tracy Lansdell and Nick Petroff and where applicable officer comment thereon.
2. Feedback from the proponent on the practicalities of implementing the proposals put forward in the presentations of Tracy Lansdell and Nick Petroff.

As Council adjourned debate on the item at the August Council meeting the same agenda item will be presented for resumption of debate and consideration.  The specified information requested by Council will be in the form of a new attachment.  In accordance with Council’s Standing Orders debate on the item will resume from where the adjournment took effect with Council able to consider the new information submitted.

Opportunities for members of the public to participate in ‘Public Question Time’ and complying members of the public to participate in ‘Comments on Agenda Items by Parties with an Interest’ will be available at the Special Meeting.  

TIM CLYNCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Posted: September 2021

Notice of Public Advertisement - Revocation of Local Planning Policies (Aug '21)

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 29 July 2021, Council resolved that the following Local Planning Policies be revoked:

TP.2 Minimum Floor Area;

TP.11 Conversion of sheds to dwellings;

TP.12 On-site manoeuvring of vehicles;

TP.13 River Road Subdivision Guide Plan;

TP.14 Mattamattup Valley Subdivision Guide Plan;

TP.18 Relocated Outbuildings;

TP.19 Construction of Barn Style Dwellings;

TP.22 Outbuildings in the Residential Zone Policy; and

TP.24 Transportable Dwellings.

In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Clause 6(b) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, notice is hereby given that the abovementioned Local Planning Policies have now been revoked.

Tim Clynch

Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255

Posted: August 2021

Calling of Special Council Meeting by Shire President (Aug '21)

In accordance with Section 5.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 I hereby call a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 5.30pm, Thursday 12 August 2021 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the adoption of Council’s 2021/22 budget.
Cr John Nicholas
Shire President
5 August 2021

For more information on the Special Meeting please click here.

Posted: August 2021

2019-20 Report on Significant Adverse Trends (Mar '21)

In its audit report for the 2019/2020 financial year, the Shire’s auditor, advised that the audit had identified significant adverse trends in two of the Shire’s financial ratios. The word “significant” triggers the process outlined in section 7.12A(4) and (5) of the Local Government Act 1995:

(4) A local government must —

(a) prepare a report addressing any matters identified as significant by the auditor in the audit report, and stating what action the local government has taken or intends to take with respect to each of those matters; and

(b) give a copy of that report to the Minister within 3 months after the audit report is received by the local government.

(5) Within 14 days after a local government gives a report to the Minister under subsection (4)(b), the CEO must publish a copy of the report on the local government’s official website.

Click here for further details.

Posted: June 2021

Notice of Public Advertisement of Development Proposal (Mar '21)

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL USE NOT LISTED – RSN 767 PENINSULA ROAD, HESTER BROOK

The Shire has received a development application for an Additional Use not Listed (Reception Centre for Wedding Functions).

Pursuant to the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Town Planning Scheme No. 4, land use not listed is required to be advertised for a period of twenty-one days.

Details of the development application can be viewed online at https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/public-notices.aspx

Should you wish to make a submission on this proposal, please write to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255, or via btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au on or before Wednesday 3 March 2021.

Please note that any comments made may be included in a report to Council on this matter, which will be available to the public.  To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act please advise if you consider any of this information should be withheld.

Should you have any queries regarding this matter please contact Esther Gledhill on 9761 0800 or via email at egledhill@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

Tim Clynch
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255

Posted: March 2021

Public Notice of Intention to Borrow (Nov '20)

Notice is hereby given of the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes’ intention to borrow funds. 

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 26 November 2020, Council resolved by absolute majority, to borrow $532,000, the purpose being to assist with funding the Growth Strategy Projects – Redevelopment of the Greenbushes and Bridgetown Railway Stations.  The loan is to be for a period of 20 years and facilitated by the Western Australian Treasury Corporation.

Should a pending grant application be approved the loan amount and term will be reduced to a lesser amount and a shorter term of ten years.

Pursuant to Section 6.20(2) of the Local Government Act 1995, one month’s local public notice of this proposal is hereby given.

Please call 9761 0800 or email btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au for further information.

Tim Clynch
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 271, Bridgetown WA 6255

Posted: November 2020

Notice of Decision to Levy Differential Rates for the 2020/21 Financial Year (Aug '20)

In accordance with Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Order 2020 – Clause 12: Section 6.36 modified, Council at its meeting held 27 August 2020 resolved to impose the following differential general rates and minimum payments for the 2020/21 financial year:

Category	Rate in AUD	Minimum Payment
Gross Rental Value (GRV) Properties	8.7045 cents	$942.00
Rural Unimproved Value (UV) Properties	0.6220 cents	$1,168.00
Mining Unimproved Value (UV) Properties	7.1478 cents	$523.00

The adopted 2020/21 differential general rates and minimum payments do not exceed the corresponding rates and payments that were imposed in the 2019/20 financial year.

2020/2021 Schedule of Fees & Charges (Jul '20)

It is hereby notified for public information that Council, in accordance with Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995, has adopted its Fees & Charges for the 2020/21 financial year to form part of its annual budget.  The Schedule of Fees & Charges may be inspected at the Shire Library during normal business hours or downloaded from the Shire website www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

The Fees & Charges apply from 1 July 2020.

Posted: July 2020