General

After an extensive community consultation period, Shire of Dandaragan Council have adopted the Jurien Bay and Cervantes foreshore masterplans at yesterday’s Council Meeting. We have received funding from Lotterywest to commence development of the Jurien Bay foreshore and Dobbyn Park infrastructure renewal. The $1.127 million grant from Lotterywest towards the youth precinct will complement Council funds and deliver the skate park, jetty deck replacement, new playground, barbeques, picnic shelters and new ablutions. This development will support local jobs, local business and be an investment for the future economic recovery for Jurien Bay and the Shire.

For the safety and well-being of our community, the Shire is imploring tourists and visitors planning to visit the Shire of Dandaragan to stay at home.

The Shire of Dandaragan has made the decision to close the entire Sandy Cape Recreation Reserve (Jurien Bay) and Pioneer Park Transit Park (Dandaragan) to camping until further notice.

The Shire of Dandaragan and Jurien Bay Community Resource Centre are providing assistance to members of the community facing challenges and increasing social isolation due to COVID-19. The COVID Neighbourhood Heart Initiative aims to support those in our community at high risk of being impacted by the threats of COVID-19, including seniors, people with a disability or underlying health issue, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and Indigenous people.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, I want to reassure our community about what the Shire of Dandaragan is doing to support you.

The Shire of Dandaragan is monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely and we are listening to the questions and concerns we receive from both our staff and members of the community.

Due to the current situation being experienced across the world and here in Australia, we have been advised through the Department of Transport that the online Engagement HQ link is unable to be accessed at this stage. Unfortunately, as the Department of Transport's IT team work through a back log of competing priorities within the current environment, they are unable to advise when this will be.

The first of the three projects funded by the Shire of Dandaragan's Environmental Grant Program is now underway in Dandaragan.

Congratulations to Tamarin Noble from Jurien Bay who was awarded the 2019 Shire of Dandaragan Young Citizen of the Year.

Congratulations to Gloria White from Cervantes who was awarded the 2019 Shire of Dandaragan Citizen of the Year last night in Jurien Bay.

The Shire of Dandaragan is pleased to acknowledge local Jurien Bay resident, Mr James (Jim) Clarke, on being awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in recognition of his contributions as an outstanding and inspirational Australian.

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As part of the continuing development of the Shire's Economic Development Strategy, PRACSYS have put together a survey to gauge the level of importance on each of the initiative / projects that have been put forward.

The Shire is pleased to announce the release of its new Corporate Business Plan (CBP) which specifies the activities and initiatives

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 that the Shire of Dandaragan has made the following local laws, which will come into effect on 19 November 2019, the title, purpose and effect of which are provided by clicking on the link below.

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2019/20 Rates Incentive Prizes

The Shire of Dandaragan Council are pleased to present the Shire's new Strategic Community Plan (SCP) - Envision 2029

The Shire of Dandaragan is now offering electronic Rate Notices through eRates.

The Shire has commenced test transmissions of ABC Regional Radio from Geraldton. While it is considered very unlikely, please let us know if you think these test transmissions are affecting your existing radio or TV reception.

Council Meeting Schedule 2019 / 2020 Financial Year