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Calling for Nominations to recognise outstanding local heroes who have made a significant contribution to the enhancement of community life. Nominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards can be done easily on line at https://www.waroona.wa.gov.au/awards.aspx or on request at the Shire of Waroona Administration Building.

The Shire of Waroona invites residents of Preston Beach to submit final feedback on the Stables Road community garden proposal prior to the item being put forward to Council for consideration

Council has endorsed three submissions to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for the Small Grants round of the Community Sport and Recreation Facility Fund (CSRFF).

If you haven't had a chance to complete the online survey - Youth Survey extended until Friday 4th September

Dedicated mental health reflection space supported by Council

Improved parking at Cemetery proposed.

Shire of Waroona are moving towards a greener future!

The Waroona Council endorsed a nil rate increase for the 2020/21 financial year.

Following a long process of five community workshops, district wide survey, coffee conversations with 18 groups, the Waroona 2030 – Strategic Community Plan was endorsed this week.

Local residents experiencing hardship can rest assured that support is available, following a successful funding application from the Shire of Waroona through the Lotterywest COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.

he Shire of Waroona is seeking public comment on a draft plan to further develop the Drakesbrook Weir.

A long-term master plan to upgrade the Drakesbrook Cemetery was endorsed by the Waroona Shire Council last week.

The Shire of Waroona is working in partnership with local service agencies to provide foodbank hampers to community members experiencing financial hardship.

The Shire of Waroona held its final WAPHA funded creative workshop in Waroona this morning with a number of lucky ladies learning how to make bees wax wraps.

It is time again for swimming pool safety barrier inspections. The Shire began inspection at the end of April but had to stop due to Covid-19. The letters will be sent out shortly, with inspections commencing the end of July 2020, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Alcoa Speed Reduction Program

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Residents and visitors to Preston Beach car park can enjoy increased security, following the installation of 3 fixed CCTV cameras to monitor the area.

Waroona Visitor Centre reopens Monday June 15 from 9:30am – 3:30pm daily.

Don’t let bike thieves stop you in your tracks, join Bikelinc today!

Funding approved to update the Old Lake Clifton Fire Shed

VIBRANCY AND COLOUR COMING TO LIFT OUR SPIRITS

To support the WA Tourism Businesses to reactivate and adapt to a gradual reopening of the travel market, the WA Government, through Tourism WA, has committed $10.4 million to the Western Australian Tourism Recovery Fund, under the WA Tourism Recovery Program.

The State Government's Royalties for Regions program will invest $28.8 million towards the RED Grants program over five years for projects that will directly benefit regional communities.

The Peel Chamber is very excited to announce some changes to the 2020 Alcoa Peel Business Excellence Awards categories and the selection criteria, including video submissions!

The Shire of Waroona now has three sites available for 24 Hour Free Stay Areas during the period 1 May to 31 October.

AMENDMENT TO THE PLACE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Shire of Waroona has developed the ‘Wellness Check-in Program’ to assist those in the community who may need help in these challenging times.

Shire of Waroona Response to COVID-19