Public Notices

All gravel roads within the Shire of Plantagenet are now open to all vehicles.

Amongst a challenging year with the covid pandemic one group of local volunteers have made a huge difference to the lives of others in the Plantagenet community - so much so they have been recognised at the national level with a Special Commendation Award by Relationships Australia in the Neighbour Day 2021 Communities Connected Initiative.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 24F of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996, that the Shire of Plantagenet has amended its Regional Price Preference Policy.

The Shire of Plantagenet is delighted to welcome new CEO, Cameron Woods, who took up the position on Monday 22 March 2021, attending his first meeting of the Council the very next day.

In December 2020, Water Corporation wrote to residents located in and immediately around the Porongurup township to inform them about a change to their drinking water supply from Bolganup Dam to carted water from the Lower Great Southern Towns Water Supply Scheme (LGSTWSS). Customers living outside of the Porongurup township along Porongurup Road will continue to receive Bolganup Dam water, as outlined in their Non-standard Water Service Agreement. Shire of Plantagenet standpipes along Porongurup Road and Albany Highway will continue to receive Bolganup Dam water for irrigation and firefighting. Who can I contact for more information? • Visit watercorporation.com.au/porongurup • Water Corporation Project Manager, Locky Wilson on 0430 985 959 or Locky.Wilson@watercorporation.com.au • Water Corporation Community Engagement Advisor, Felicity Wood on (08) 9420 3265 or Felicity.Wood@watercorporation.com.au

To improve Mount Barker’s wastewater system, Water Corporation is planning to construct a new wastewater pipeline between the Mount Barker Wastewater Treatment Plant on Bunker Street and woodlot near Mondurup Street. If you would like further information on this project, please contact Advisor Community Engagement, Felicity Wood on email: Felicity.Wood@watercorporation.com.au or phone: 08 9420 3265.

‘Recycling is one of the most important ways to protect the environment, reducing waste bound for landfill and reusing non-renewable materials… recycling today will leave the planet in a better pace for future generations.’ Ecocycle 2018.

Water Corporation is prepared for bushfire season. However, we cannot guarantee that water pressure or water supply will be maintained in the event of a bushfire.

At its meeting held on 1 December 2020, the Council resolved to accept the Shire of Plantagenet Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020.

Tucked into the new play area between the Hall and the Store is Kendenup’s very own Little Library. Gifted to Mount Barker Community Library by the WA branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, it is designed to offer a 24 hour access to free books and DVDs.

The Mount Barker Police Station has a new phone number - 9851 5200