Welcome to the Shire of Dandaragan
The Shire of Dandaragan comprises of four townships; Jurien Bay, Cervantes, Badgingarra and Dandaragan. Situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth and covering an area of 6,716 square kilometres, the Shire of Dandaragan has a lot to offer both residents and visitors.
The Shire is the pinnacle of the Turquoise Coast, with pristine beaches ideal for swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing and windsurfing within Jurien Bay and Cervantes whilst the towns of Badgingarra and Dandaragan offer beautiful national parks with native flora and fauna, bush walks, unique Australian wildflowers and farming land.
With its Mediterranean climate, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle capturing the best of both the beach and inland landscapes. The summer months (December, January and February) are hot and maximum temperatures can reach 40c. Rainfall in the district ranges from 600mm in the coastal areas to 350mm in the inland area in the winter months (June, July and August) when the temperatures drop considerably.
Last modified: 03/08/2016 12:46 PM
Latest News
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CSRFF GRANT SUCCESS FOR MORE STORAGE AT RECREATION CENTRE
We are pleased to share that the Shire of Dandaragan, working in partnership with the Jurien Sport and Recreation Centre, have been successful in the latest round of the State Governments' Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF), and received a $16,271 grant for the construction of a storage shed adjacent to the centre.
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CLIFF RISK AREA SIGNAGE INSTALLED AT SANDY CAPE
Following the discovery of sinkholes in the limestone ledges north of Sandy Cape campsites, permanent warning signs are now being installed. We encourage people to take notice of signage indicating areas of high risk and use caution along the ledges.
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COMMUNITY ASKED TO ASSIST WITH NAMING OF RESERVES IN JURIEN BAY
The Shire of Dandaragan would like to give the community an opportunity to name two (2) reserves in Beachridge, Jurien Bay, which are currently unnamed.
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CAUTION REQUIRED ON LIMESTONE LEDGES AT SANDY CAPE
Please be advised that due to coastal erosion of limestone ledges at Sandy Cape, a number of small sink holes have appeared at the northern end of the Sandy Cape campgrounds.
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SHIRE RECEIVES LOTTERYWEST FUNDING TO CONTINUE HERITAGE WORK AT NORTH HEAD RADAR STATION
The Shire are pleased to advise that we have received funding from Lotterywest to continue our work on North Head Radar Station site. Funding will allow us to undertake oral history recordings, creation of a dvd/video telling the story of the site, creation of a booklet about the site and it's stories, and development of a conservation management plan.
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LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO.7 REVISED DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING POLICY 8.13 HOLIDAY HOMES
Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Dandaragan is currently advertising a Revised Draft Local Planning Policy to provide direction and guidance on the use of single dwellings, grouped dwellings or multiple dwellings for commercial holiday homes in Residential zoned areas of Cervantes and Jurien Bay.
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