City e-News August 2019

Accolades for Armadale’s Exceptional Community Facilities

Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre (AFAC) and the Armadale District Hall were recognised across WA for their exceptional construction at the 2019 Master Builders-Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards. AFAC and Armadale District Hall both received awards over a record number of over 100 entries across the entire state.

PS Structures was the recipient of the Best Public Use Building ($20 million to $50 million) Award for their work on AFAC.

McCorkell Constructions also walked away with the prestigious Best Historical Restoration or Renovation ($1.5 million to $5 million) Award for the construction of Armadale District Hall.

City of Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP said that the awards attested to the City’s commitment to provide the local community with contemporary community facilities, which cater to the community’s social and recreational needs.

“The Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre and Armadale District Hall are important vibrant and active social hubs for our growing community.”

Local Heritage Survey - Your Comments Count

The City of Armadale is reviewing the Local Heritage Survey which records places of cultural significance in our community and historical and thematic information. Recording the historic, character buildings and places that we still have around the district is crucial, as each one of them tells a different story and contributes to the historic urban fabric of our suburbs. The heritage inventory recognises the importance of heritage places to the local community and provides a record of the places that are an important part of the history of the local area.

Members of the community are invited to comment on the draft Local Heritage Survey, which are representative of the City’s history and should be recorded and preserved.

The draft Local Heritage Survey includes a number of new nominations from the previous Municipal Heritage Inventory which was last reviewed in 2008.

If you are interested in looking at the draft Local Heritage Survey and providing comment, please do so by Monday 16 September via the ‘Public Comment and Notice’ section of the City of Armadale's website

Ensure Your Voice is Heard - Enrol to Vote

Don’t forget to enrol to vote by 30 August to ensure your voice is heard in the local government elections in October.

Where there is an election, packages will be posted to all eligible electors starting in late September, in plenty of time for election day on Saturday 19 October.

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor and having the opportunity to lead your community for future generations, nominations open Thursday 5 September and close 12 September. Visit the Election's page on the City of Armadale's website for further information.

To enrol to vote or to check your enrolment visit the Western Australian Electoral Commission website page or call the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06.

Spring into Armadale Festival 2019 is Coming.

1 August to 30 November

Showcasing the best of the region, this year’s celebration is bigger and more eclectic than ever. There is over 64 unique events and experiences including music, art, festivals, culture, sports, trails, walks and workshops.

Want to win an Apple iPad? Capture your springtime adventures in the Perth Hills Armadale and upload your photos to the Perth Hills Armadale website to be in the running. Follow us on Facebook @PerthHillsArmadale for all your springtime inspiration. Entries open 1 August to 15 November 2019 visit the Perth Hills Armadale website for T&Cs.

Event programs available from the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre on 40 Jull Street.

Kelmscott Hall For Hire

Located next to Rushton Park, the recently renovated Kelmscott Hall is a great community facility for hosting large events as well as private functions.

Kelmscott Hall is the City’s largest main hall with a maximum standing capacity of 435. The Hall is equipped with a spacious kitchen with servery doors for hirers to cater for any occasion and a well-appointed stage, making it an ideal venue for school performances and graduations, and a Meeting Room suitable for business meetings and presentations.

The venue’s smaller Multi-Purpose Room provides the perfect setting for smaller functions that require the use of a kitchenette.

If you would like to enquire about availability please email info@armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5000.

Community Grants 2019/2020 Round 1 Opens Soon

Round 1 2019/2020 opens 2 September and closes 1 October.

Community groups can apply for grants from $1000 up to $5000 depending on category, for projects that benefit the local community.

To be eligible to apply groups must discuss their project with the relevant Community Development officer prior to submitting their application. Community groups must register their interest in applying by Monday 23 September.

For eligibility and terms and conditions email info@armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5651.

Grow Your Business with the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre!

Did you know if you are a local business or tourism operators you can become a member of the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre?

As a member, your business will receive direct exposure to 35,000 walk-in and digital visitors, as well as brochure display, website and social media promotions, industry networking and training. Bronze, Silver and Gold level memberships are available dependent on your business requirements starting at $100 per annum.

The Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre works closely with local industry, regional and state tourism bodies to create and deliver opportunities for your business to grow and prosper. Their memberships have been designed with this in mind and we are continually improving services and driving visits to the region.

Find out more by downloading a membership prospectus at the Perth Hills Armadale website or contact the Visitor Centre on 9394 5410.

Community Events

Armadale Writers’ Festival

Are you a reader? aspiring writer or enjoy listening to excellent speakers? Then the annual Armadale Writers’ Festival is for you!

Held from Thursday 29 August to Saturday 7 September, this year’s festival will celebrate conversation, literature and the sheer joy of words.

Look out for this year’s speakers:

• Dervla McTiernan and Sara Foster: In Conversation
• Cristy Burne: Be a lighthouse designer
• Holden Sheppard & Laurie Steed: In Conversation
• Alan Carter: Character development workshop
• Alan Carter: My writing journey
• Anthea Hodgson and Rachael Johns: Women and literature

Armadale Writers Awards

All adult amateur writers living in Western Australia are invited to enter the third Armadale Writers’ Award competition from 1 to 30 September.

Bookings for Armadale Writers’ Festival sessions and full details of the competition are available on the Armadale Library’s website.

Community Calendar

For further information on these and other local events please visit the City's website or Facebook page.