Postings below include public notices prepared for local and state media. These notices are for informational purposes only. Your input is welcome and if you have any questions about any notice on this page, please E-mail the City of Albany or phone (08) 9841 9264.
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Local Government Act 1995 |
The City of Albany proposes a Local Law relating to the conduct of meetings. The purpose of this local law is to provide a set of procedures to assist in the conduct of Council and committee meetings. The intended result of this Local Law is: • Improved decision-making by the Council; • More efficient and orderly conduct of Council meetings; • Greater community participation and understanding of Council business; and • A more open and accountable local government. Please address electronic submissions to: E-mail or post to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Albany, PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331 by Friday, 10 Febuary 2012. A copy of the proposed Local Law is available at the City of Albany's administration offices at 102 North Road, Yakamia from 9am to 5pm weekdays, or from the City of Albany website: www.albany.wa.gov.au.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday 21 May 2012 Commencing at 5.15pm, in the Council Chambers, North Road, Yakamia. The purpose of the meeting is: - Proposed Fees and Charges for Community Service Business Units.
For more information please contact Council Liaison Officer, Jennifer Williamson on (08) 9841 9323
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The City proposes to levy differential rates for the 2012-13 financial year. Details of the proposed rates are:
Description | Minimum Rate $ | Actual Rate in Dollar 2011-12 | Proposed Rate in Dollar 2012-13 | | Gross Rental Value (GRV) | | | | | General | 820.00 | 9.0758c | 9.4388c | | Vacant Land Non Residential | 820.00 | 7.402c | 7.6981c | | Unimproved Value (UV) | 820.00 | 0.3124c | 0.3277c |
Electors and ratepayers are invited to make written submissions to the City of Albany by 8 June 2012, commenting on the proposed differential rate. A document describing the objects of, and reasons for, the differential rate may be inspected at the City of Albany Administration Building, 102 North Road, at the Library in York Street or on the City of Albany website at www.albany.wa.gov.au. Submissions will be considered by Council prior to budget adoption. Faileen James Chief Executive Officer
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 APPROVED LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT CITY OF ALBANY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO.3 - AMENDMENT NO.302 Ref: TPS/0378 It is hereby notified for public information, in accordance with section 87 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 that the Minister for Planning approved the City of Albany local planning scheme amendment on 17 April 2012 for the purpose of changing the Subdivision Guide Plan for Special Rural Zone No. 10 by removing the portion of the Development Exclusion Area (designated as Ridgeline Protection Area) on Lot 202 Rowney Road, Robinson (shown as Lot 25 on the Subdivision Guide Plan). A copy of the amendment is available for further information and can be inspected during office hours at the City of Albany offices, 102 North Road, Yakamia. DENNIS WELLINGTON MAYOR FAILEEN JAMES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 APPROVED LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT CITY OF ALBANY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO.3 - AMENDMENT NO.297 Ref: TPS/0300 It is hereby notified for public information, in accordance with section 87 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 that the Minister for Planning approved the City of Albany local planning scheme amendment on 26 April 2012 for the purpose of: 1. Rezoning Lot 2 Rocky Crossing Road, Warrenup from the 'Rural' zone to 'Special Residential' zone and 'Parks and Recreation' reserve. 2. Incorporating Lot 2 Rocky Crossing Road within Area 12 of 'Schedule IV — Special Residential Zones — Provisions Relating to Specified Areas' by including the property details under the column heading 'Lot(s)' and by inserting additional special provisions. 3. Amending the Scheme Maps accordingly. A copy of the amendment is available for further information and can be inspected during office hours at the City of Albany offices, 102 North Road, Yakamia. DENNIS WELLINGTON MAYOR FAILEEN JAMES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 APPROVED LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT CITY OF ALBANY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO.3 - AMENDMENT NO. 275 Ref: TPS/0487 It is hereby notified for public information, in accordance with section 87 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 that the Minister for Planning approved the City of Albany local planning scheme amendment on 26 April 2012 for the purpose of: 1. Rezoning Lot 600 Pine Rise , Kalgan from the 'Special Use' and 'Rural' zone to the 'Special Rural' zone and amending the Scheme Maps accordingly. 2. Removing ‘Special Use Zone No. 14’ from Schedule Ill of the Scheme Text. 3. Amending Schedule 1 'Special Rural Zones' of the Scheme Text to include Lot 600 Pine Rise, Kalgan in Column (a) for Special Rural Area No. 6, and by inserting additional, and modifying existing, special provisions. A copy of the amendment is available for further information and can be inspected during office hours at the City of Albany offices, 102 North Road, Yakamia. DENNIS WELLINGTON MAYOR FAILEEN JAMES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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ROAD WORKS - ROBERT STREET The City of Albany advises that works will be undertaken on Robert Street, commencing 21 May. Works will involve asphalt resurfacing and driveway alterations. Drivers are expected to show caution, observe all roadworks signs and obey the on-site traffic controllers in the work area. The City of Albany will endeavour to keep restrictions to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff. Please direct enquiries to Construction Coordinator, Ian Flett, at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9238 during business hours.
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VERGE PRUNING The City of Albany advises that verge prunning and shoulder repairs will be occuring on Frenchman Bay Road between Bay View Drive and Quaranup Road, including Bay View Drive and Chipana Drive commencing on Monday 15 May 2012. These works will be completed by 18 May 2012. The City of Albany will endeavour to keep restrictions to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff. Please direct enquiries to Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance, Steve Trigwell, at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9256 during business hours.
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CORRECTION NOTICE On Tuesday, 8 May 2012 a Situations Vacant advertisement for "Administration Officer - Library" was placed in the Albany Advertiser incorrectly. The advertisement was also displayed on the City of Albany employment website. Both these advertisements were placed in error, as the position is not vacant. We apologise for any incovenience or confusion this may have caused. Please contact Manager Human Reources, Daniel Baker, (08) 98419 310 for further information.
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DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME No. 1 SHOPPING CENTRE DISPLAYS Please be advised that the City of Albany planning staff will be displaying the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 1 and will be available to discuss its proposals with residents and members of the public on the dates/times as set out in the following list: Thursday 10 May 4:00pm - 7:30pm Albany Plaza Shopping Centre Friday 11 May 12:30pm – 4:30pm Wellstead Community Resource Centre Saturday 12 May 8:00am – 10:30am North Road Shopping Centre Thursday 17 May 4:00pm – 7:30pm Centro Albany Brooks Garden Shopping Centre Saturday 19 May 8:00am - 10:30am Albany Plaza Shopping Centre Friday 25 May 2:00pm – 4:30pm Dog Rock Boulevarde Shopping Centre Saturday 26 May 8:00am – 10:30am Dog Rock Boulevarde Shopping Centre Saturday 2 June 8:00am – 10:30am Centro Albany Brooks garden Shopping Centre Saturday 9 June 8:00am – 10:30am Dog Rock Boulevarde Shopping Centre Thursday 14 June 4:00pm - 7:30pm Albany Plaza Shopping Centre Friday 22 June 2:00pm – 4:30pm Dog Rock Boulevarde Shopping Centre Saturday 23 June 8:00am – 10:30am North Road Shopping Centre Thursday 28 June 4:00pm – 7:30pm Centro Albany Brooks Garden Shopping Centre Saturday 30 June 8:00am – 10:30am Albany Plaza Shopping Centre Friday 6 July 12:30pm – 4:30pm Wellstead Community Resource Centre Saturday 14 July 8:00am – 10:30am Centro Albany Brooks Garden Shopping Centre Please direct enquiries to Strategic Planning Officer, Phil Shephard on (08) 9841 9225. FAILEEN JAMES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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LIFTING OF RESTRICTED PERIOD The City of Albany wish to notify all land owners that the restricted burning period has ceased. Permits are not required to burn. The City encourages the public to liaise with their neighbours prior to burning.
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EXTENDED TRADING HOURS FOR FOUNDATION DAY LONG WEEKEND 2012 The City of Albany advises that extended trading hours for Foundation Day long weekend Sunday 3 and Monday 4 June 2012, 8am to 6pm have been approved by the Hon. Simon O'Brien MLC, Minister for Finance, Commerce and Small Business: Please note it is not compulsory for retailers to trade on this date.
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Pruning The City of Albany will be undertaking tree pruning for power line clearances on Albany Highway, between York Street and Sanford Road. These works are planned for Sunday May 27 2012 and to be completed the same day. The City of Albany will manage these works so as to minimize any inconvenience to the public. If you have any enquiries regarding the above works please contact David Hatelie on 0418 833 766
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KERB SIDE SPRAYING PROGRAM The City of Albany will be undertaking programmed herbicide spraying of road kerbs during the months of May and June inclusive. The City of Albany will manage these works so as to minimize any inconvenience to the public. If you have any enquiries regarding the above works please contact David Hatelie on (08) 9844 2210
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ROAD WORKS - BATHURST & NELSON STREETS The City of Albany advises that works will be undertaken on Bathurst Street and Nelson Street, commencing on 9 May 2012. Works will involve safety improvements including the installation of speed cushions and linemarking. Drivers are expected to show caution, observe all roadworks signs and obey the on-site traffic controllers in the work area. The City of Albany will endeavour to keep restrictions to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff. Please direct enquiries to Maintenance Coordinator, Steve Trigwell, at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9256 during business hours.
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ROAD WORKS - HARE STREET The City of Albany advises that works will be undertaken on Hare Street, between Sussex Street and McKenzie Street. Works will involve the asphalting and kerbing of Hare Street. Drivers are expected to show caution, observe all roadworks signs and obey the on-site traffic controllers in the work area.The City of Albany will endeavour to keep restrictions to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff. Please direct enquiries to Construction Coordinator Ian Flett at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9238 during business hours.
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ROAD AND FOOTPATH WORKS - FLINDERS PARADE The City of Albany advises that a footpath is being constructed on Flinders Parade, between Middleton Road and Surfers Beach carpark, drivers are to expect delays. Works are expected to be completed by mid May 2012. Drivers are required to show caution, observe all roadworks signs and obey the on-site traffic controllers in the work area. The City of Albany will endeavour to keep restrictions to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff. Please direct enquiries to Civil Project Leader, Gerard Attwell, at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9219 during business hours.
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LIVING STREAM PROJECT, NORTH ROAD The City of Albany wishes to advise that work will begin on 26 April, 2012 to create a ‘living stream’ linear wetland, linked to the Centennial Park sporting drainage system at the corner of North and Sandford Road behind existing State Emergency Service and Scout Hall. This site is currently a severely degraded open ditch drain covered in weed bushland. The work will extend from North Road to the existing footbridge of existing irrigation pond and is expected to take six weeks. A living stream is a retrofitted stormwater conveyance channel that will mimic the characteristics of a natural stream capable of safely conveying large flows. These works will be an attractive feature of the landscape and will create diverse habitat and restore environmental characteristics through native and indigenous plantings that can also remove pollutants. The project will also provide the Albany community with enhanced passive recreation areas. For any enquiries, contact Anthony McEwan, Manager Major Projects (08) 9844 2204 or E-mail
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The City of Albany Reserves staff will undertake weed control work on kerbs and footpaths between the months of January to March. Any queries can be directed to Developed Reserves Coordinator David Hatelie on 0418 833 766.
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FOOTPATH WORKS - ULSTER ROAD The City of Albany advises that a footpath will be constructed on Ulster Road, between Rycraft Drive and Lower King Road, including through Hull Park. Drivers are expected to show caution, observe all roadworks signs and obey the on-site traffic controllers in the work area. The City of Albany will endeavour to keep restrictions to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff & contractors. Please direct enquiries to Campbell Contractors on 0419 904 931 during business hours.
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CONSTRUCTION WORKS The City of Albany advises that works will be undertaken at the following locations. HUMPHRIES STREET - Asphalting from 4 January ANDERSON PLACE - Drainage upgrade from 24 January MARTIN ROAD - New footpath from 16 January LE GRANDE AVENUE - Safety improvements from 16 January The City of Albany will endeavour to keep disruptions to traffic and pedestrians to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff. Please direct enquiries to Construction Coordinator Ian Flett at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9238 during business hours.
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PROHIBITED BURNING Pursuant to Section 18(5a) of the Bush Fire Act 1954, the City of Albany hereby notifies all landowners and/or occupiers within the City of Albany that the PROHIBITED BURNING SEASON shall start as of the midnight the 14 December 2011 within the South West sector. The NORTH EAST SECTOR as of the 1 December 2011, is now in the prohibited season. As of these date no permits to burn shall be issued NO FIRES ARE TO BE LIT IN THE OPEN AIR. For more information, contact the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9333.
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LAKESIDE PARK REVEGETATION PROGRAM The City of Albany wishes to advise that weed removal from the Lakes foreshore and revegetation will commence on the 4 August 2011 and is expected to be ongoing. The City of Albany apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause. For any enquiries, please contact David Hatelie on (08) 9844 2210.
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FIRE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS 2011-2012 For information about the Fire Management Requirements, definitions, harvest, vehicle and movement bans and bush fire brigade contact details, you can download the flyer for 2011-2012 here.
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COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2012-13 In accordance with section 5.25 of the Local Government Act, the City gives notice of changes to the following ordinary meeting of Council dates: Ordinary Meeting of Council Tuesday 6pm | Council Briefing Session Tuesday 7pm | | 17 April 2012 | 3 April 2012 | | 15 May 2012 | 1 May 2012 | | 19 June 2012 | 5 June 2012 | | 17 July 2012 | | 21 August 2012 | | 18 September 2012 | | 16 October 2012 | | 20 November 2012 | | 18 December 2012 | | 19 February 2013 | | 19 March 2013 |
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