City e-News March 2018

Community consultation on future of Roley Pools

The City of Armadale is seeking public comment on the Draft Roley Pools Heritage Walk Trails Management Plan.

The management plan provides a strategic approach for the management of the reserves adjacent to the Canning River in Roleystone between Soldiers Road and Heritage Drive, for the next 10 years.

The submissions received during the consultation period will help provide a clear direction as to how the City will manage the funding mechanisms for annual maintenance, infrastructure works, a recreation strategy and signage upgrades.

A copy of the proposed Draft Roley Pools Heritage Walk Trails Management Plan can be downloaded from the City’s website www.armadale.wa.gov.au/out-comment.

Comments are invited in writing and should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Armadale, Locked Bag 2, Armadale WA 6992 or via email to info@armadale.wa.gov.au and must be received before 4pm on 23 March 2018.

Roleystone Theatre doors close for works

The Roleystone Theatre has been closed for an essential structural assessment of the building while the City carries out a number of works.

In preparation to undertake upgrade works to remove some of the existing asbestos panelling and replace the theatre roof, a structural assessment was undertaken which identified that the removal of the asbestos panelling would affect structural elements of the building. The report identified urgent works were required, mainly relating to bracing of the fly tower. The City will undertake these works immediately which will enable a further in-depth structural assessment of the building to determine the building’s structural integrity over the longer term.

For more information visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au.

Community Grants Round 2 2017/18

Community groups can apply for grants up to $2000 for projects that benefit the local community from 19 March.

To be eligible to apply, community groups are required to discuss their project with the relevant member of the Community Services team prior to submitting their application.

To register your interest email info@armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5651 by Wednesday 18 April to allow sufficient time to discuss your project before the closing date.

A copy of the City’s Financial Assistance Policy can be found on the City’s website.

Applications close 30 April. For more information visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au.

Looking for something different for your next group outing?

The Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre are ready to welcome your next group outing to our centre.

While in the region you can experience The Bert Tyler Vintage, Machinery Museum, The Armadale Replica First Post Office and Morse Code Demonstrations; visit wineries, cheese factories, the wildlife centre, Araluen Botanic Park, dams, bushwalks and more.

For more information on what they can offer you for your next group outing, contact the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre on 9394 5410. Customised itineraries available.

Great Cocky Count Workshop

Black Cockatoos need your help!

Join us for a workshop in which Birdlife Australia will teach you about the ecology, behaviour and threats to this unique and endangered species.

Thursday 8 March
6 to 8pm
Function Room, Level 1, City of Armadale Administration
7 Orchard Ave

RSVP to Debbie Hewston via dhewston@armadale.wa.gov.au or phone 9394 5874.

Be ready for the great cocky count!

In preparation for the annual Great Cocky Count which will be held on Sunday 8 April, you will also learn how to conduct a cockatoo survey.

Nbn services continue to be rolled out across the City

nbn™ broadband services continue to be rolled out across the City of Armadale, providing more than 32,000 premises direct access to the nbn™ network.

For those residents and businesses in Armadale and Kelmscott that haven’t already switched over to the nbn, now is the time. Many suburbs within the City are due to be disconnected from their previous service at some stage in 2018, however nbn has advised that it will write to residents three months, and also five weeks out, from their disconnection date.

As the service continues to be rolled out there are a number of things for businesses and residents to consider including compatibility with medical and fire alarms and choice of speeds. 

A guide for businesses on how to make the switch and a business readiness checklist is available at www.nbn.com.au/business.

For further details and to register for updates about the nbn™ broadband access network head to www.nbnco.com.au/switch.

Movies in the Park

Enjoy a relaxing outdoor cinema experience with friends and family at the summer series of Movies in the Park.

Bring a picnic rug and hamper to enjoy an evening in the natural beauty of the City’s parks.

For dates and venues please visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au.

Minnawarra Art Awards - Entries Closing Soon

Applications for the Minnawarra Art Awards will close on Friday 23 March. The art awards will be held on 12 – 27 May alongside the Armadale Arts Festival, and quickly becoming a must see exhibition on Perth’s annual arts calendar.

Works are skillfully selected and curated by Ron Nyisztor of Nyisztor Studio, with the Art Awards expected to showcase an enticing group exhibition, featuring a number of works across a range of mediums.

The Armadale Arts Festival will feature workshops, floor talks and indulgent high teas.

To submit an entry for consideration, visit www.armadaleartsfestival.com.au or email events@armadale.wa.gov.au. For more information don’t forget to join the event page on the City of Armadale Facebook Page.

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