Public Notices

The City was successful in obtaining a grant from the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme for the upgrade of the Lower King boating facility.

The May Council Meetings will be held at the original home of Albany's local government, the iconic Albany Town Hall, to mark 150 years since Albany was declared an independent Local Government Area.

Works will continue on the Middleton Beach Foreshore Enhancement - Landscape Contractor will proceed with site establishment week starting the 3rd May. Works will include the temporary closure of the playground at 3 Anchors. This temporary closure will allow for retaining upgrades and site works including decking / seating and lighting improvements. Current works include - drainage upgrades and carpark works for the service & ACROD access, Footings & electrical work for light poles & tree planting in carpark.

It is hereby notified for public information and in accordance with Section 18 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 that the City of Albany has suspended the Restricted Burn Time (RBT) in the SOUTH WEST SECTOR (SWS) of the City of Albany. As of the 1st May 2021 permits will no longer be required to burn, however owner must still exercise extreme care when burning.

Please be advised that carpark works for Middleton Beach Foreshore Enhancement Project will continue this week with the installation of tree pits, kerbing and continued stone walling works. Northern work towards the caravan park will see a diversion in the footpath. Please take care in this area.

As part of City of Albany’s 2020/2021 capital works programme, works will be undertaken to reseal Frenchman Bay Road, from Chipana Drive to Whale World Road.

The City of Albany and RSL Albany Sub-Branch wish to advise that the following temporary road closures will be in place on 25 April 2021.

Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, Southern Terminus construction to start

The May Ordinary Council Meeting will be held in the Albany Town Hall from 6pm on 25 May.

As part of the City’s 2020/2021 capital works programme, the City is reconstructing the intersection of Stanley Road and South Coast Highway to improve safety and access for larger as of right vehicles.

A Special Electors Meeting will be held on Monday 29 March 2021, commencing at 6.30pm in the Council Chambers, 102 North Road, Yakamia.

Please be advised that the existing car park north of Three Anchors and south of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club is soon to be permanently closed, commencing in the week starting the 15th March 2021.

To be able to use the FOGO service, your household will need to have a lime-green lidded green waste bin. Don’t already have a green waste bin? From this Friday 26 Feb, for a limited time you can purchase a green bin from Fossicker’s Tip Shop for the discounted price of $50. Stock is limited, so pop in during the shop opening hours to secure your bin.

Work is set to commence on the construction of new shared path in the Centennial Park area.

The City of Albany advises that the following temporary extended trading hours for 2021 have been approved by the Hon John Quigley MLA, Minister for Commerce.

The City of Albany is seeking Expressions of Interest from residents, community members and/or relevant stakeholders that reside and recreate in the Robinson area and Sandpatch Reserve to be part of a working group to address safety concerns around the Stidwell Bridle Trail.

The City of Albany has proposed to make an amendment local law. This local law will replace the current Jetties, Bridges & Boat Pens and Swimming Structures Local Law 2020.

As part of City of Albany’s 2020/2021 capital works program, works will be undertaken to reconstruct, widen and seal Mindijup Road from the end of the sealed section, adjacent to the entrance to the sand mine, for a distance of 800 metres.

As part of the City’s capital works program, roadworks will recommence on Millbrook Road, from Chester Pass Road to Warren Road from 01 February 2021.

The City of Albany will be continuing works in the median strips along Albany Highway. The next stage of works will be from Lion Street and Wellington Street.

The City of Albany advises that drainage works will be undertaken on Sanford Road (between North Road and Graham Street), week commencing 23 November 2020. The purpose of the works is replace the aging drainage system prior to the road preservation works.

The City is seeking input from the Albany kiteboarding community on designs for a launch area at Black Swan Point.

The City of Albany advises that temporary road and laneway closures will occur to facilitate the Christmas Festival & Pageant.

A Special Electors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 8 December 2020, commencing at 6.30pm in the Council Chambers, 102 North Road, Yakamia.

The City of Albany is continuing its program of controlling rabbits within the Albany town site by engaging a contractor to re-release the RHDV1-K5 strain of the calicivirus.

As part of the City of Albany’s capital works program, streetscape and roadwork construction will be undertaken to improve safety and upgrade the paths on Stirling Terrace between York Street and Spencer Street.

Permits are required for street traders (including Special Permit for trading in the CBD); fixed location traders; to operate an outdoor eating facility; and market operators in accordance with the City of Albany Activities on Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law 2011. The City of Albany will call for applications for fixed trading licences prior to when a licence expires or when a trading location becomes available.

To facilitate filming for the ABC TV series; ‘ITCH’, traffic control / car parks and locations will be utilised.

Road closures will be in place between 30 October - 1 November to facilitate the safe and successful delivery of community events.

The City of Albany advises that the following temporary laneway closures will occur on Saturday, 26 September to Monday, 28 September from 0600hrs – 1700hrs.