Welcome to the Shire of Waroona Website
and we trust that you are able to obtain the information you require as you travel around the site. If there is anything that you cannot access please do not hesitate to contact the friendly staff at the Administration Office (08 97337800) for assistance.
Today Waroona townsite has a population of approximately 2,700 (total Shire as per latest Bureau Statistics Information - 3900) and is located on the South West Highway, 108 kilometres (1.5hr) south of the Capital City of Perth. The Shire of Waroona stretches from ‘sea to scarp’ ie the Indian Ocean to the Darling Range, and incorporates the localities of Waroona, Hamel, Preston Beach and Lake Clifton. You will find pristine beaches, unspoilt lakes of the coastal plains, fertile farmlands and peaceful jarrah forests. Settlers began to arrive in the area in the late 1830s although Drakesbrook (later to be known as Waroona) did not come into its own until the Pinjarra to Picton railway line was opened in 1893. the building of the railway, for which local timber was milled, boosted the town. When the railway was extended many more settlers came to the district. | |
The Shire boasts a range of diverse industries including beef, sheep and dairy farming, tree farming, earthmoving, market growers, engineering, and mining and is an important destination for tourists enjoying recreational activities within State Forests, beaches and the many waterways both natural and man made. |
For further information on what the Shire of Waroona has to offer please go to the "Tourism" tab.
We thankyou for visiting out website and we would be interested to know your thoughts or any suggestions you may have relating to our site and invite your comments. Please email your suggestions to warshire@waroona.wa.gov.au
Library
The Library's aim is to provide free information and access to reading for pleasure for all members of the community, both young and old. Staff encourage all age groups to join the library and utilise the facilities provided. If you have not already done so ensure you visit the library and the friendly staff will assist you wherever possible. Membership is free. Internet use and photocopying are available at the Library.
Librarians: Polly Bonner, Kaye Eatts, & Lissy Oliver
Ph: 08 9733 7822
Australia Day 2009 Media Release
SHIRE OF WAROONA 2009 AUSTRALIA DAY & MERITORIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Shire of Waroona is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards and Shire of Waroona Meritorious Community Service Awards.
These awards acknowledge the voluntary contributions made by local people for the benefit of our community. Volunteers are the heart and soul of any community and the Shire of Waroona is pleased to acknowledge the following people for their significant contribution, hard work and dedication.
PREMIER’S AUSTRALIA DAY ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AWARD: 25 years and over
Kenneth Landwehr
Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for a Community Group or Event
Event Assist
Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards: Certificate of Appreciation
Lake Clifton Herron Progress and Sporting Association
Preston Beach Progress Association
Shire of Waroona Meritorious Community Service Awards
Recipients
Robyn Sutton
Neil Birch
Nola Turner
Jim and Yvonne Hill-Warner
Shire President Councillor Noel Dew wishes to congratulate all recipients on their awards
For more information please click here
Contact Us
Ph: (08) 9733 7800
Fax: (08) 9733 1883
Email: warshire@waroona.wa.gov.au
Postal Address:
PO Box 20
WAROONA WA 6215
Or call in and speak to an officer from our Administration team at 52 Hesse Street, WAROONA.
Aquatic Centre
The pool caters for lap swimmers, recreational swimmers, private lessons, swimming clubs, aquarobics, school and other clubs and vacation and in term swimming lessons.
The aquatic area consists of a six lane salt water pool with a water slide and a toddlers pool with fountains.