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VOLUME 39apriL 2012

City Views

FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:

ask armadale – we want to know what you thinkFood Hygiene awards

Bakers House upgradeYoung Writers’ awards

What do you want for the future of

Armadale?

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Youth Activity Area creates a buzzThe new Youth Activity Area on Orchard Avenue is certainly creating a buzz around town, with hundreds of people using the space to skateboard, ride their bmx or scooter, or relax on the benches under the shady trees. New cameras have been installed to film tricks to playback on the big screen for special night time programs in conjunction with youth agencies. Please be safe when using the area and stay with the perimeters of the space.

Is your business gold standard?With a 10% increase in tourism in Armadale over the past 12 months, we are keen to highlight those businesses who have achieved gold standard ratings. Armadale has dozens of food outlets serving hundreds of residents, visitors and tourists everyday. We’re looking for the best of the best.

The City of Armadale is introducing a trial award scheme to inform customers about food hygiene so that they can make informed choices as to where they may wish to eat out.

There are currently 115 local food establishments eligible under the scheme and they will be assessed two to three times a year to evaluate their hygiene standards during routine inspections. Those businesses scoring highly will be rated as good, very good or excellent and will be presented with a certificate which can be displayed at their premises.

If you are a food business and would like to know more, contact Health Services on 9399 0111.

Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones launches the Food Hygiene Awards scheme

The recent National Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes was a spectacular event in our region, with thousands of competitors and spectators at Australia’s newest rowing facility and hundreds of local residents taking advantage of the free entry on the weekend.

In this issue of City Views we have started the process of community consultation. This is where we as Council engage with as many people as we can in the community to find out what you want for Armadale. What do you think the future Armadale needs and what is your vision for our district?

This is so important for us as a region and for us to get feedback from you, our residents. So please let us know what you think!If you’re a local food business we have launched the food hygiene awards scheme which sees the best of the best rewarded for their efforts and if you’re a budding young writer, the City’s Young Writers’ Awards will also soon be open.

Cr Henry Zelones JP City of Armadale Mayor

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Minnawarra Festival colours the streetsThousands of people enjoyed this year’s Minnawarra Festival which was spread across the Armadale CBD. The Perth Tram proved to be a great hit, taking people round the sites and the camel rides were loved by young people. Jull St Mall was picture perfect with artists painting and local musicians made the front of the train station come alive.

If you’re a community group, local band or artist and you’d like to get involved in the Festival next year, please email us on events@armadale.wa.gov.au

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We want to know what you thinkThe City of Armadale is conducting a community survey in May to find out what you want for the future of our region. There are a couple of questions we’d like you to answer, and if you get your answers back to us by end of May, you will be in the draw to win one of 4 x $500 cash prizes!

Over the next couple of months we’ll be coming to your shopping centres, sending a random sample of direct mail, having a few focus groups and advertising in the local papers. Your views will help inform the City’s strategic vision for the next 15 years.

Send in your responses by mail, email or pop into City admin at 7 Orchard Avenue to go in the draw.

Armadale is: Ashendon, Bedfordale, Brookdale, Camillo, Champion Lakes, Churchman’s Brook, Forrestdale, Harrisdale, Haynes, Heron Park, Hilbert, Karragullen, Kelmscott, Lesley, Mt Nasura, Mt Richon, Piara Waters, Roleystone, Seville Grove and Wungong.

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City snapshotEnvironment

Armadale covers an area of 560 km2 and encompasses over 1600 hectares of parks and reserves. It reaches from the shores of Champion Lakes to the hills, rivers and valleys of the Darling Scarp.

Our community

n Our population is 67,725 and is set to double over the next 20 years.

n 28% of us were born overseas and 7.5% come from a non-English speaking background

n 89% speak English only, 3% European languages and 1% Asian languages

n 57% Christian and 27% are of no religion

Our work force

n 61% of us are in fulltime work and 32% in part-time work

n Armadale’s unemployment is 7% compared to 4.4% for WA

Retail makes up 22% of Armadale’s local industry – making it the biggest industry sector. Health & Community Services makes up 18% and Education 14%

Moving around

n 70% or residents use cars and 9% walk, bike or use public transport

n 55% of households have 2+ cars; and 6% have no car

Getting connected

n 36% have no connection, 35% Broadband and 22% dialup

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Key faCtsThe figures Council revenue for year 2011-12: $67.5million

Rates revenue: $38.4 million

Total operating costs: $70.6 million

Our facilities 3 Libraries

1 Indigenous cultural centre

1 Leisure centre

1 Aquatic centre

3 Senior centres

1 Major hospital

2 golf courses, 1 public, 1 private

15 playgroups

27 Kindergartens

21 Primary schools

10 High schools

2 Higher education vocational and learning facilities

City projects

Current

n Realignment of Abbey Road/Railway Avenue

n Piara Waters community sporting facility

n Refurbishment of Bakers House for community use

n Building Ranford Road

n Cross Park Skate Park

n Cultural and civic precinct planning

Recently completed

n Memorial Park upgrades

n Frye Park community sporting facility

n Youth Activity Area

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

The City of Armadale wants to know what matters most to you about the future of Armadale

1. What do you value most about your community and place?

2. What are 3 key challenges that may affect you in the future?

3. What is your vision for the future of the City of Armadale?

4. Other comments?

Email: info@armadale.wa.gov.au Post: Ask Armadale Survey, 7 Orchard

Avenue, Armadale, WA 6992In person: 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale Web: www.armadale.wa.gov.au

Tell us what you think and be in the draw

wIN oNE oF 4 $500 cash

prizes!

Did you know 18,500 tourists visit Armadale each year?

The competition is open to residents and ratepayers only. City of Armadale employees are not eligible.

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All your rubbish is taken to the Hopkinson Road Landfill and Recycling Facility in Hilbert. The trucks empty the waste on to the tip face. It is then compacted by a 36 tonne landfill compactor and covered with sand, ready for another layer of waste the following day.

With so much waste being produced and collected every year the landfill facility is expected to reach capacity within the next 10 – 15 years. Once the tip reaches capacity, it will be covered with soil and vegetation and used as a transfer station to process greenwaste and recyclables.

For this very reason it is crucial everyone recycles. Residents can recycle white goods, scrap metal, car batteries, cardboards, newspapers, magazines, motor oil (max 20L) and glass bottles at the tip for free. Other things that can be recycled with your tip passes are greenwaste, TVs and computers, sand and soil, concrete and brick rubble and household chemicals.

During the annual junk collection, the City collects nearly 2,000 tonnes of old junk, furniture and whitegoods. Rather than sending it to the landfill, why not donate your reusable items to the Drop N Shop? Your ‘junk’ could be someone’s treasure.

Young Re-inventors Are your kids bursting with creativity? Schools are being encouraged to get their classes involved in the Young Re-inventors challenge.

Young Re-inventors is teaching students to think differently about waste; by turning everyday trash into tomorrow’s next great “re-invention”.

All inventions must contain a minimum of 70% recycled content. Inventions will be judged on originality, practicality, environmental impact and visual amenity. Every entrant will receive $100 voucher to purchase invention items of their choice from the Drop ‘N’ Shop Reuse Centre.

Young re-inventors will have Term 2 to put together their eco-friendly creations. Sustainable prize packs and vouchers will be awarded to winning entries.

To find out more information or register for the competition contact the Switch Your Thinking Program Officer on 0428 917 898 or email jmcminn@armadale.wa.gov.au.

What a load of rubbishMost people do not think about their rubbish once it gets picked up by the garbage truck, but as the Armadale Landfill slowly reaches capacity, thinking about what you do with your waste will soon become a certainty.

Armadale Drop N Shop After sorting, cleaning and repairing, items are re-sold to the public for incredibly competitive prices.

Browse a range of items including books, bikes, toys, tools, furniture and building materials and grab a bargain whilst reducing the environmental impact.

Opening times:

Thursday 10am – 2pm Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Weekends 8.30am – 4.30pm

They found what? EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) from a boat. After accidentally activating the item a rescue helicopter was seen flying overhead search for the distress signal.

Several unexploded military shells have also been found at the Landfill!

Nearly 20,000 waste bins and 10,000 recycling bins are collected across the City every week. That’s about 20,000 tonnes of rubbish every year or the same as the total weight of 1600 TransPerth buses.

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Councillor Contact List Heron Ward

Cr Jim Stewart Tel: 0402 769 658

Cr Donna ShawTel: 0430 529 723

Jarrah Ward Cr Grant NixonTel: 0418 449 611

Cr Caroline WielingaTel: 0488 900 307

Lake WardCr Jeff Munn JP CMC Tel: 9397 1247

Cr June MacDonaldTel: 9399 1738

Minnawarra WardCr Kerry BusbyTel: 0419 948 866

Cr Matthew NormanTel: 0403 130 264

Neerigen WardCr Guenter BestTel: 9399 4371

Cr Mark GearyTel: 9498 3416

Palomino WardCr Laurie SargesonTel: 9399 4002

Cr Melissa NorthcottTel: 9399 6938

River WardCr Ruth Butterfield, Deputy MayorTel: 9390 1459

Cr Henry Zelones JP, MayorTel: 9495 4838

City of Armadale 7 Orchard Ave, Armadale Tel: 9399 0111 Fax: 9399 0184 www.armadale.wa.gov.au

City of Armadale Administration Centre Tel: 9399 0111 Fax: 9399 0184Email: info@armadale.wa.gov.au Address: 7 Orchard Avenue,

Armadale WA 6112Opening hours: Monday to Friday

8.15am to 4.45pm

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City of Armadale newsletterCity Views provides residents with information about Council policies, services, activities and community events. We welcome your articles and suggestions.

Next deadline: 20 May 2012 Email: Michele McGinity at mmcginity@armadale.wa.gov.au

Tel: 9399 0634

Published by the Armadale City Council, Locked Bag 2, Armadale WA 6992

This newsletter is printed on environmentally friendly paper

The Baker’s House homestead in Harrisdale was originally built and owned by the Baker family and constructed by builder Jim Baker from a range of recycled materials including the Kellerberrin Hotel and the Mogumber Bridge. The 500m² colonial-style granite stone homestead was built in the 1970’s,

The City of Armadale through developer contributions, is refurbishing the stately building for use as community centre and has consulted the community extensively, over the past 12 months.

The major refurbishment plans will deliver multi-purpose functional spaces for broad community use.

Project Scope and Timeline Commencing June to August 2012 • Improvements to the building for

disability inclusion

• Toilet block addition, extension of current roof line and veranda, building including disability change room

• Information and technology infrastructure additions

• Upgrades to kitchen

• Energy efficiency improvements

• Car park lighting

• Heating and cooling system

• Integration with the City’s security systems

*NB: some works are already completed, ie the car park & landscaping

The Baker’s House homestead and land was purchased through the North

Bakers House – new community focus

Forrestdale Development Contribution Plan No.3 which requires developers to contribute towards the cost of Common Infrastructure necessary to facilitate the development of the area.

Concept Plan

Young Writers’ AwardAre you a budding young writer? The City of Armadale Young Writers’ Awards are coming up and there are two categories you can apply for:

General Creative Writing & Living in Armadale

And to help you get on your way, local author DJ Stutley will conduct some free writing workshops at the Armadale Library for students in the following year groups, on the dates listed below:

Free writing workshops – book your place now

Year 5 & 6 Saturday 19 May, 11am-12 noon

Years 9 & 10 Thursday 24 May, 5.30-6.30pm

Years 7 & 8 Saturday 26 May, 11am-12 noon

There will be free refreshments of pizza and soft drink available after these sessions.

Entries for the Armadale Young Writers’ Awards open on Friday 1 June 2012 and close on Saturday 30 June 2012. More information contact Armadale Library on 9399 0125 or visit our website on www.armadale.wa.gov.au

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City of Armadale Council and Committee Meetings

May and June meeting cycles are displayed below. all meetings are held in the City of armadale’s administration Centre, 7 Orchard avenue, armadale and are open to the public.

May 2012

Mon 7 May 7pm Technical Services

Tues 8 May 7pm Community Services

Mon 14 May 7pm Council meeting

Mon 21 May 7pm Development Services

Tues 22 May 7pm City Strategy

Mon 28 May 7pm Council meeting

June 2012

Tues 5 June 7pm Community Services

Wed 6 June 7pm Technical Services

Mon 11 June 7pm Council meeting

Mon 18 June 7pm Development Services

Tues 19 June 7pm City Strategy

Mon 25 June 7pm Council meeting

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Aboriginal Driver Training ProgramAre you 16 or over and don’t have your learner’s permit? Visit the Champion Centre on any Thursday and sit the test.

The Champion Centre and Armadale’s Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers are providing opportunities for indigenous people to get their learners permit.

Listen to an in depth talk about local road rules and regulations watch a Hazard Perception DVD, ask questions and clarify concerns before you sit the test. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Thursdays, 10am – 2pm Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove

Bookings are essential.

Call 9399 0820 or championcentre@armadale.wa.gov.au

Do you have a stream on your property? Any City of Armadale resident who has a waterway flowing through their property has the chance to participate in the Streamcare program. Landowners can receive technical advice regarding weed

control, herbicides, property planning and revegetation, all specific to their property.

Owners may also be eligible for free native plants to revegetate their waterway and create a healthier environment.

The project has helped hundreds of landholders care for their local riverside environment. If you live in the City of Armadale, have a waterway on your property and would like to be involved in this program, please contact the Streamcare Promoter on 9399 0111.

Better Beginnings Parent Workshop: Parents working away (FIFO)Friday 4 May, 10am – 11.30am Seville Grove Library

Presented by Ngala, this session is aimed at the parents of children aged 0-2 years old, where one or both parent has a Fly in Fly Out (FIFO) job. Discuss the issues and practical ways to keep the family connected during the time apart. Bookings are essential, phone Seville Grove Library on 9399 0800.

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