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| Peninsula Snapshot 7 February
Ernest Johnson Reserve Master Plan
A master planning study into the potential redevelopment of Ernest Johnson Reserve will aim to accommodate the needs of sport clubs, the local community and the City, and to produce a contemporary, functional, multi-purpose and sustainable facility.
Community input will assist in determining whether a new facility is built or the existing facility will be modified.
Members of the community have the opportunity to share their views on the redevelopment at a public focus group.
When: 6.30pm, Thursday 8 March 2012
Where: Ernest Johnson Pavilion, Ernest Johnson Oval, South Tce, South Perth
Contact: Jill Powell on 9276 4008 or email jill1@iinet.net.au
Draft Local Housing Strategy - Extension of Community Engagement
The City of South Perth draft Local Housing Strategy is out for public comment. A number of community engagement forums have been held and the Council is keen to receive further public comment and feedback.
The City has extended the community engagement period by two weeks. The submission for comments deadline is 14 February 2012.
Copies of the Draft LocalHousing Strategy are available at the Town Planning Strategies Section and hardcopies are available at the South Perth Civic Centre, George Burnett Leisure Centre, South Perth Library and Manning Library.
Kerbside Bulk Waste Collection
The City’s regular kerbside bulk waste collection commences in Como Beach on Monday, 27 February. Rotating between the six wards, collections are taking place between late February to early April.
Each household in the City will be posted a brochure detailing specific collection dates for the area. Please check your collection date and remember NOT to place waste on your verge more than one week prior to your collection date, otherwise you will be instructed to remove it. If the City has to remove the waste it will be done at the occupant’s cost.
The bulk waste collection service removes:
- uncontaminated green/garden waste
- white goods and metal products
- general waste (old furniture and general domestic rubbish) and
- electronic waste and television sets
Please separate all waste into these four categories.
During the collection we will not remove the following:
- bricks, sand, rubble and cement
- foodstuff or household waste
- flammable liquid including household paint and oil
- motor vehicles, whole or parts
- tyres or batteries
- asbestos cement products
- hazardous chemical substances
- large tree trunks or stumps (maximum diameter 15cm and maximum length 1.5m)
- gas cylinders
- garage roller doors longer than 1.5m.
The City does not collect from vacant lots, commercial properties, right of ways, reserves or parks. All non conforming loads will not be removed.
For more information, call 9474 0777 or email enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
May Gibbs Exhibition
Showcasing the City’s May & Herbert Gibbs Collection, this event celebrates the life and artistic endeavours of May Gibbs.
When: 1-4pm Wednesday to Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday
Friday 10 February to Sunday 11 March 2012
Where: Heritage House Cultural Centre, 111 Mill Point Road, South Perth
How much: Free
Contact: South Perth Library, 9474 0800
Events @ the Library
Healthy Food on a Budget
When: 11am-12pm,
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Where: Manning Library
Bookings essential: 9474 0822
Community Garden Meeting
Come along to the Community Garden Meeting to receive an update on the garden’s progress. Put your hand up for a volunteer position or sponsor a seed.
When: 6.30–8.30pm,
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Where: City of South Perth Community Hall
Please RSVP by Monday 13 February 2012 on 9474 0777
Scams and You: Scams Revealed and Your Rights Explained
To find out more about scams and how to avoid falling victim, come along to hear Dale Turberville from Consumer Protection at our next Neighbourhood Watch meeting.
When: 7pm, Monday 13 February 2012
Where: Function Room, South Perth Library
Invitation for Comment - Town Planning Scheme No.6 Amendment No.25
Invitation for Public Comment
Planning and Development Act
TOWN PLANNING SCHEME AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
CITY OF SOUTH PERTH TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO. 6
AMENDMENT NO. 25
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the local government of the City of South Perth has prepared the abovementioned Scheme Amendment for the purposes of:
(a) introducing general enabling powers relating to Special Control Areas and the levying of development contributions;
(b) creation and operation of a Special Control Area comprising the South Perth Station Precinct;
(c) introducing specific development requirements for comprehensive new development in the South Perth Station Precinct.
Plans and documents setting out and explaining the Scheme Amendment have been deposited at the City of South Perth Civic Centre, cnr Sandgate Street and South Terrace, South Perth, and will be available for inspection during office hours up to and including Friday 9 March 2012. This report, together with the draft Amendment Text and Maps can also be inspected at the City’s Libraries and on the Out for Comment Section.
Written comments are invited and encouraged. Submissions should be addressed to:
Scheme Amendment No. 25
City of South Perth Civic Centre
cnr Sandgate Street and South Terrace
SOUTH PERTH WA 6151
or emailed to: feedback@southperth.wa.gov.au
Submissions on this matter will be received until close of business, 5.00pm on Friday 9 March 2012.
Please note:
This draft amendment is currently only a proposal. Council welcomes your written comments and will consider these before recommending to the Minister for Planning whether to proceed with, modify or abandon the proposal. The Minister will also consider your views before making a final decision. It should not be construed that final approval will be granted.
CLIFF FREWING
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
