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Toddler play equipment, a maze wall, universal swing, exercise equipment and walking trail along the river will all be added to Cantwell Park during Stage 2 of the project, currently out to tender for construction.
Some of Murray’s major waterways projects will get underway thanks to over $300,000 worth of grant funding through the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme.
Environmental Officers at the Shire of Murray in partnership with the Department of Environment and Conservation have worked with Western Power to transform unused power poles to homes for local fauna, particularly Forest Red Tailed Black Cockatoos.
‘From Plant to Plate’, “From Sand to Soil’ and creating an urban paradise in your backyard are just some of the demonstrations from the Great Gardens Team featuring throughout the Pinjarra Festival weekend, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June 2012.
The Shire of Murray has been showcased as one of Western Australia’s most sustainable Councils at a recent Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) State Conference as part of their regional tour.
Negotiations and discussions between the Shire of Murray and key government agencies spanning a number of years may finally pay off following the release of the State Government’s Economic and Employment Lands Strategy recommending the establishment of the Nambeelup Industrial area as a high priority and progression of West Pinjarra and Greenlands Road as industrial areas supported for further planning.
In accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954, the restricted burning period for Shire of Murray residents will end at midnight tonight.
Lotterywest has allocated $80,000 to the Pinjarra Skate Park adding to the $50,000 from the Department of Sport and Recreation with the project earmarked for Sir Ross McLarty Oval, and the focus of extensive community consultation over recent months.
Barrie James Thomson of Ravenswood has been sworn in as Councillor with the Shire of Murray this morning for a term expiring October 2015 following his impressive election result, attracting 48.3% of the vote against five other candidates.
Following voting in Saturday's Extraordinary Election the results are as follows:
Please be advised that pursuant to Section 17 and 18 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 and due to seasonal conditions the Prohibited Burning Time for the Shire of Murray has been extended for a further fourteen (14) days from 12.01am on Thursday, 12 April 2012 through until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25 April 2012.
When you cast a vote in the upcoming extraordinary election, you're really voting for your grandchildren.
Information Technology staff with the Shire of Murray, currently sharing their expertise with the Shire of Waroona have taken the partnership a step further, installing a Disaster Recovery Link to ensure the Shires can use the other’s infrastructure in a time of need.
Residents within the Shire of Murray are being encouraged to attend a ‘Have Your Say Day’ to contribute to a Master Plan and Feasibility Study for Coolup Regional Equestrian Facility on Tuesday 3 April at the Pinjarra Civic Centre where you can drop in at any time between 2pm and 7.30pm to learn more about the project and speak directly with consultants.
The Department of Health has released a new media statement to continue to warn residents and travellers to WA about the risks of mosquito-borne diseases.
Scotch College student Angus McLarty called upon volunteers at Edenvale’s Roger May Machinery Museum during the summer school holidays to restore his grandfather’s 1973 TL 125 Honda Trail Bike.
After consultation as required by the Bush Fires Act 1954,
Budding artists within the Shire of Murray are invited to participate in developing a banner to represent the Shire of Murray in the Banners in the Terrace competition - Western Australia’s biggest community arts project.
Residents using agricultural or veterinary chemicals are encouraged to make use of the ChemClear collection service which provides an opportunity to dispose of any old, obsolete or inherited products.
A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban, including the use or operation of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery, has been declared for Tuesday 6 March 2012 between the hours of 9am and 5pm for the whole Shire of Murray. The Ban will be reviewed at 3pm and further advice will be issued if required.
Applications are now open for the Shire of Murray’s Community Facility Fund. The Community Facility Fund aims to assist community and sporting groups in the Shire of Murray to obtain funding to upgrade, improve, extend or construct sport, recreation and community facilities.
The Shire of Murray has joined forces with the Peel-Harvey Catchment Council to deliver environmental projects valued at $20,000. Large scale revegetation works will be undertaken adjacent to the Peel Harvey Estuary totalling $12,000, $5,000 has been allocated to part fund a Stormwater Officer to be based at the Shire of Murray office, and $3,000 for fencing and revegetation along Oakley Brook.
Population within the Shire of Murray is expected to double by 2026 according to a recent forecast profile report from the WA Planning Commission.
A Murray Joblink (Inc) proposal to extend the Murray House building located on James Street, Pinjarra has in-principle support from Council following endorsement at the Ordinary Council meeting last week.
Murray’s Coolup Growth Expansion Plan will be revised to cover a larger area extending from Greenlands Road south, the Peel-Harvey Estuary in the west, the South Western Highway to the east and the Shire southern boundary with Waroona following feedback from the Department of Planning.
Murray residents are invited to a second workshop to discuss matters related to heritage on Tuesday 6 March from 1pm at the Edenvale Community Meeting Rooms following a healthy debate during the first workshop held in February.
Shire of Murray’s Shire President Wally Barrett said Council believes the Point Grey development will deliver significant social, recreational, tourism and economic benefits to the Murray community and the surrounding Peel Region.
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A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban, including the use or operation of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery, has been declared for Wednesday, 8 February 2012 between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm for the whole Shire of Murray. The Ban will be reviewed at 3.00pm and further advice will be issued if required.
Cleaning Crusaders Wanted Friends of the Rivers, Peel in partnership with the Shire of Murray and Alcoa Australia are seeking volunteers for Clean Up Australia Day with registrations at Young Road launching ramp, South Yunderup from 7:45am, with the clean up to continue through to 12 noon on Sunday 4 March
Hundreds gathered for a sunny Australia Day at the Edenvale complex, which began with a flag raising ceremony and the national anthem, followed by a BBQ breakfast prepared by the event hosts, the Lions Club of Pinjarra.
Murray residents will be asked to vote in an extraordinary election on Saturday 14 April 2012 following the recent resignation of Councillor John Lambrecht appointed to Council during the October 2011 elections.
Residents from the Shire of Murray are invited to an Australia Day BBQ breakfast and awards Ceremony on Thursday 26 January to be hosted by the Lions Club of Pinjarra in partnership with the Shire of Murray from the picturesque gardens of Edenvale in Pinjarra.
Expressions of Interest are now sought for a five year lease for Edenvale tea rooms.
The Shire of Murray is inviting the community to have their say in the drafting of the Heritage Local Planning Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy is to identify deficiencies in current heritage management, education and promotion, and specify a range of programs, actions and incentives to address those deficiencies.
Council at its Ordinary meeting on 20 December 2011 resolved to introduce 4 hour parking restrictions within the public car park at Lot 315 Murray Street, Pinjarra located adjacent to the historical Edenvale complex.
Shire President Wally Barrett has expressed his sincere condolences following the passing of local community member Roy Adam, who died tragically last week
Alongside a number of local governments across the state, the Shire of Murray will join the climate change cause endorsing a Western Australian Local Government Association Climate Change Declaration during the week.
Retailers within Pinjarra town centre will be able to trade extended hours during the month of December following approval from the Department of Commerce and the endorsement of Council during the week.
In a proactive approach to environmental responsibility, the Shire of Murray will proceed with the development of a Local Biodiversity Strategy following a Council decision this week.
The Shire of Murray has endorsed a Murray River Trail Plan as a framework for planning, development and management of a trail from Pinjarra to Ravenswood
An application for $700,000 of grant funding will be submitted by the Shire of Murray to the Department of Sport and Recreation to fund the construction of a new clubhouse at Sir Ross McLarty Sporting Precinct following a resolution of Council this week.
The Shire of Murray invites residents to nominate an outstanding individual or community organisation for the Premier’s Australia Day Citizenship Awards.
Lifelong learning, the magic of books and reading aloud were all lessons shared with parents, kindy and pre-primary children from Carcoola and Dwellingup Primary Schools recently as Murray Library played host to the Better Beginning program.
Minister for Local Government, John Castrili made the trip to Murray during the week to declare Shire President Noel Nancarrow Freeman of the Shire of Murray, joining his late father, the only other Councillor to receive Freeman status.
An informal ceremony was held last week to launch new community facilities within the Edenvale Complex, following the devastating fire of November 2009 which significantly damaged the rear of the building.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be held in Perth from 28 to 30 October.
Bushfire behaviour, when to evacuate early and levels of personal risk to property are just some of the items which will be presented at an upcoming Bushfire Safety Course for Murray residents.
Hoon drivers, off road vehicles and graffiti are just three of the priority crime and safety issues identified in Murray’s Community Safety Crime Prevention Strategic Partnership Plan which will guide the Shire on matters of crime and safety through to 2015.
Focuses on the 'Technologically Terrified'.
Focus continues on proposed Pt Grey Marina
Murray Budget Delivers on Major Projects