Mayor’s Message
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VOLUME 37dEcEMbEr 2011
City Views
FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
red dog draws a crowdVolunteering in the city
be a tourist for dayLibrary – what’s on?
Merry C hristmas, see you on Australia Day!
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The redevelopment work in Memorial Park is almost complete, making the area a social hub for outdoor activities and entertainment this summer.
Along with the innovative playground and outdoor amphitheatre, upgrades include:
• War Memorial seating, paving and walls.
• Improvements to existing pathways in conjunction with new paths, making the park accessible for wheelchairs.
• Dozens of mature trees have been planted to create future shade areas, and landscaping of the gardens is underway, bringing colourful blooms to our City.
• New CCTV systems providing extensive coverage of the park and its facilities, significantly improving security of the area.
• New bench seats, litter bins, unisex toilets, pavilion shelter and drinking fountains.
• The playground has been upgraded with new equipment and rubber soft floors.
Future plans for the park will incorporate public art that reflects the memorial aspect of the park and cultural diversity of the City.
The City of Armadale has contributed nearly $450 000 towards this major city centre project and hopes the whole community can use this peaceful public open space.
New community space on Orchard Avenue The City’s renewal of its Orchard Avenue precinct into a bold new community space with something for all, is steadily taking shape.
This state-of-the-art project worth approximately $1 million will have a range of features including viewing areas, seating and an innovative, versatile sculptural steel surface.
The project has been the work of Convic Design, a company who specialise in the design of youth parks. They have been the mastermind behind numerous public spaces across Australia and the world.
Local young people participated in the design consultation stage, ensuring the park was equipped with features that they will find interesting and attractive.
The space will act as a recreational hub for local youth and will also be of interest to park users.
Staged completion is expected by February 2012.
The current project has been funded through Outer Metropolitan Community Fund, Lotterywest, Department of Sport and Recreation and the City of Armadale.
Memorial Park – a fantastic urban space
community
Now is the time of year we all need to be extra vigilant about the bushfire season ahead and to make sure we are all prepared. Getting your property ready for the bushfire season takes planning and time, but it is an absolute necessity. Complacency is not an option, contact you local Bushfire Ready Group, reduce your fuel loads and prepare your property.
Our staff are working hard to reduce fuel loads on all our council properties, from reserves to verges. Please use your
greenwaste collection, tip passes and if required, private contractors, to get your property bushfire ready.
It has been a hard year for many in our community, recovering from the February bushfire,
however, we are a stronger community for it. Let us all take pride in our community while we get through another hot summer season.Armadale, a place that has a unique history and hertiage and a resilience you wont find anywhere else.
In true Christmas spirit I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Cr Henry Zelones JP City of Armadale Mayor
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Film Festival draws a crowdKoko, star of the international hit movie Red Dog drew in the crowds for the Armadale Independent Film Festival. Hundreds gathered in the outdoor amphitheatre at Memorial Park to meet Koko and see the film.
The free outdoor screening of Red Dog was part of the inaugural festival which also screened independent films Blame! and held an Indigenous Film Night.
The event was a huge success with organisers eager for another festival in 2012 and the Red Dog Award going to the most successful WA feature film.
Congratulations to City of Armadale residents who paid their rates upfront and have won cash prizesPrizes were generously donated by City of Armadale, Smarter Way to Pay Rates, Westpac and Bendigo Bank.
$2,000: Radmila Nisevich; Guiseppe & Linda Lupica; Jan Hendrik & Dina Snyman
$1,500: Matthew Stock & Samantha Butcher
$1,000: Rodney Knowler & Kelly Ferguson; Ellen Green; Doona Kerr and James Eric & Nicole Orringe
$500: Satwinder Singh and Jing Xie
Memorial Park is now a great venue for special events, like the Film Festival and indigenous celebration, the Birak Festival. Now set to stay on the Armadale calendar.
Three of the Six Sisters of the Stolen Generation, who had a documentary made about their family story.
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Armadale Volunteer Services recently hosted Valuing our Volunteers to recognise and celebrate the contribution of volunteers.
Everyone gains from volunteering in a different way. Some do it to meet new people, learn new skills, add to their CV or to take on new challenges.
Armadale Volunteer Services has numerous volunteering opportunities available. Whether it is getting your hands dirty to preserve our natural bushland or getting involved with local tourism – we have something for everyone.
Volunteering Fast Facts:
• City of Armadale volunteers contributed 47,131 hours in the 2010-2011 financial year. The total value of this volunteering is $1.4M
• 248 volunteers contributed 5536 hours from across 19 community environmental groups in 2011.
• Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group coordinated 951 volunteers from corporate and school groups to undertake 3986 hours of volunteer work on environmental projects.
• Over the year nearly 90,000 native seedlings were planted.
• The environmental volunteer contribution in the City is in excess of 9,522 hours. This equates to a value of $229,385 per annum in-kind contribution into the City.
Volunteering in the City
Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.
– Sherry Anderson
Brianna Rose & Christine Retiza from Westfield Primary School
management and holding events such as bird watching and spring walks.
Reserve Custodians – have a “Neighbourhood Watch” role for bushland including protecting areas from illegal dumping or the destruction of flora and fauna.
Contact 9399 0111
Rowing wA Be part of the 2012 Australian Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre from March 3 – 11. See thousands of elite athletes compete as they prepare for the London Olympics. All crews will be out to impress!
Contact 9364 3905 or [email protected]
“I have made new friends, learnt new things and helped people. And we get pizza. Volunteering is awesome.” Alicia from Challis, St John Ambulance Cadet.
Contact [email protected] or 9399 0642.
TouRism Visitors Centre
Armadale has some sensational visitor destinations, help promote these local, secret hideaways to tourists from all over the world.
If you are passionate about the wonderful places we have here in Armadale and across Western Australia – share them with the rest of the world.
Contact [email protected] or 9399 0410
EnViRonmEnT Help manage and protect the important bushland in our area.
Friends Groups – Activities include planting, weeding, dieback
Volunteering Opportunities If you are interested in doing something new and different the following groups are looking for new volunteers:
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Councillor contact List Heron ward
Cr Jim Stewart Tel: 0402 769 658
Cr Donna ShawTel: 0430 529 723
Jarrah ward Cr Grant NixonTel: 0418 449 611
Cr Caroline WielingaTel: 0488 900 307
Lake wardCr Jeff Munn JP CMC Tel: 9397 1247
Cr June MacDonaldTel: 9399 1738
minnawarra wardCr Kerry BusbyTel: 0419 948 866
Cr Matthew NormanTel: 0403 130 264
neerigen wardCr Guenter BestTel: 9399 4371
Cr Mark GearyTel: 9498 3416
Palomino wardCr Laurie SargesonTel: 9399 4002
Cr Melissa NorthcottTel: 9399 6938
River wardCr Ruth Butterfield, Deputy MayorTel: 9390 1459
Cr Henry Zelones JP, MayorTel: 9495 4073
City of Armadale 7 orchard Ave, Armadale Tel: 9399 0111 Fax: 9399 0184 www.armadale.wa.gov.au
City of Armadale Administration Centre Tel: 9399 0111 Fax: 9399 0184Email: [email protected] Address: 7 Orchard Avenue,
Armadale WA 6112Opening hours: Monday to Friday
8.15am to 4.45pm
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City of Armadale newsletterCity Views provides residents with information about Council policies, services, activities and community events. We welcome your articles and suggestions.
Next deadline: 20 January 2012 Email: Michele McGinity at [email protected]
Tel: 9399 0634
Published by the Armadale City Council, Locked Bag 2, Armadale WA 6992
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Learn to Swim For parents, swimming classes provide you with peace of mind. Enrolling your kids into lessons means they are learning how to swim and learning to be safe in the water.
Swimming classes also improved your child’s coordination, balance and social skills. They have fun, make new friends and are kept active during summer.
summer Holidays Series 1: Tuesday 3 January
Series 2: Monday 16 January
Each series contains nine (9) lessons that run over a two week period. Classes are suitable for children of all ages and abilities.
saturday and After-school classes To kick off the 2012 school year, Saturday morning classes and after school swimming lessons will be available this summer.
Term 1 lessons commence on Saturday 4 February with various days and times available.
To enrol or find out more information about our Learn to Swim program please call 9399 0850 or email [email protected]
Forrestdale BoardwalkHave you visited Forrestdale Lake recently? A newly developed 22 metre boardwalk has replaced the previous construction destroyed by fire in 2003.
The construction was a joint project with the Department of Environment and Conservation and the City of Armadale.
The latest boardwalk overlooks the beautiful Forrestdale Lake Nature Reserve. The viewing platform allows visitors to enjoy the waterbirds that inhabit the surrounding wetlands.
History Reference Group Are you interested in local history? The City is looking for passionate members to be part of the History Reference Group.
Members will share an interest in all things historical happening in the district.
Contact 9399 0642
The new construction has a concrete earth ramp and provides wheelchair access.
More than 80 people attended the opening as Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones officially cut the ribbon.
The event coincided with the 21st anniversary of the Friends of Forrestdale.
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Summertime in Armadale brings a wonderful mix of things to do, see and enjoy!
With so many ways to spend a day in Armadale, we’ve put together a list of things to explore. Whether its the hills and valleys, vineyards and orchards, shops and parks – the combination of history, heritage, nature and scenic beauty is sure to waken the senses.
natural AttractionsThe Armadale Region of Western Australia is home to some of Perth’s most attractive picnic areas, including Churchman Brook Dam, Canning Dam and Wungong Dam. There are some 34 scenic walks, lush bushland and armed with the City of Armadale booklet ‘Heritage Country Trails’ you can plan a day of discovery.
There is an Historic Quarry Trail, two trails in Forrestdale, a Heritage Tree Trail, Armadale Settlers Common, Bungendore Park Trails, Churchman’s Bushland Trails and the Armadale Tourist Walk, among many others including access to the famous Bibbulman track at Sullivan Rock.
Join the Munda Biddi Trail designed for cyclists of all ages and experience levels. Enjoy a peaceful morning ride or challenge yourself to a week-long wilderness adventure.
Many vehicle access points allow you to design your own journey with maps available at the Visitor Centre.
Historical ArmadaleArmadale was founded in 1831 and has a rich cultural history, which you can discover at History House Museum, part of the historical precinct located in Minnawarra Park that sits astride the Neerigen Brook.
Kelmscott is one of the oldest towns in Western Australia. Proclaimed a town site in 1830 only one year after the Swan river Colony was established.
See meticulously restored vintage machinery at the Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum located at the Armadale Visitor Centre or stop for a visit at the nearby Armadale Outpost Telegraph Centre faithfully recreated to honour the original first Post Office in Armadale.
Every Tuesday a group of Morsecodians send “telegrams’ as in days of yesteryear. You can share in the experience by sending your own telegram – keeping this form of communication alive for our generation.
Armadale – be a tourist for a day
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Get all your free brochures and maps from the Armadale Visitors Centre, 40 Jull Street. Open: Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 4pm
Closed for Christmas Day, Boxing Day
BreckenridgeVillage
Cohunu Koala Park
ChurchmanBrook Dam
BYFORD
JARRAHDALE
ARMADALE
AraluenBotanic Park
MUNDIJONG
ROLEYSTONE
ALBANY HWY
SOUTH W
ESTERN HWY
ElizabethanVillage
Raeburn Orchard
Bungendore Park
Araluen Golf Course
GemstoneFactory
Armadale – be a tourist for a day
off the beaten track… Visit Raeburn Orchards in the hills of
Roleystone, discover their sensational stone fruits including cherries and apricots, then treat yourself to a delicious fruit ice cream.
Explore the interesting shops at Brackenridge Village in Roleystone
An historical treasure that calls Australia home – the Schoenstatt Shrine is one of Armadale’s amazing treasures. Linger awhile as the sun sets over the spectacular views and watch the wild kangaroos grazing in the picnic area.
Visit the animals at Armadale Reptile Centre
Visit the Gemstone Factory for natural Australian gemstones including tumbled stones and quartz crystals.
Cuddle a koala at Cohunu Koala Park
Drop by Pioneer Village for afternoon tea and a stroll down the lanes of yesteryear, visit the Dutch shop and other boutique speciality shops, then finish the afternoon with a cool drink at the Neerigen Inn
seven Day shopping Open Sundays, open everyday.
Two fantastic shopping centres in Armadale, joined by the Jull St Mall, with hundreds of shops, cafes and restaurants and outdoor rest areas – perfect to pick up things for a picnic, walk or games in the park.
Armadale Shopping City and Armadale Central
Food and wine The Elizabethan Village, recreated to
represent 16th Century England, welcomes folk to Cobwebs Restaurant and Village Green. Traditional English meals with boutique ales and beers make this a fun day out.
Experience the view across the valley as you taste the delights of Roley’s on the Ridge, fine dining at its best.
Dine at Chalet Healy in Araluen Botanic Park
Try a wood fire pizza and boutique wines at Rocksgate winery
Enjoy the latest blockbuster at our Grand Cinema complex followed by a great meal at Jimmy Deans or the Gold Plate award-winning Manse Restaurant.
All things vegetarian – Genesis in the Hills
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Haven’t got much planned for the summer holidays? The City’s Ramped program runs through January with heaps of FREE activities happening here in Armadale.
Try drumming, hip hop dance and DJ’ing workshops or learn circus skills with the team from Zap Circus. Why not try urban art and be part of a final group art piece or mix visual art with music in the VJ’ing workshops. Check out some of Armadale’s upcoming bands rocking out in the Jull Street Mall and show off your talent at the Ramped showcase.
For the full program visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au or contact 9399 0642.
Proudly sponsored by Healthway
Christmas Craft with CommunicareDate: Monday 19 December Where: Seville Grove Library, 1pm -2.30pm
Get into the spirit and make Christmas craft. There will be salt decorations to trim, card making, bookmarks, picture frame magnets, crackers and more.
Hotdog BooksDate: Tuesday 17 January Where: Armadale Library, 1pm-3pm
Make your own hotdog book about living in WA. Write the story and add your own pictures.
Armadale RambleDate: Thursday 19 January
Where: Armadale Library, 10am -12pm
Test your general knowledge of Armadale in this amazing ramble around the historical and cultural sites of the CBD.
You will be given clues and a map to navigate your way around the City. At each site there will be questions, the harder the question the higher the points. Stamp your passport and move on to the next site. The team with the most points wins!
Suitable for children 8+
PAy youR RAtESThe City of Armadale is encouraging all residents to ensure they pay their Council rates before Christmas.
The City can provide flexible payment options for residents
For more information contact the City on 9399 0111.
What’s On at your Library this summer
wandering in the BushDate: Tuesday 24 January Where: Kelmscott Library, 2pm - 3pm
Music Man and Storyteller Greg Hastings will help us explore WA with his fantastic musical show.
national Year of Reading 2012Help Australia become a nation of readers!
Look out for the many events that will be held throughout the year at all branches of the City of Armadale Libraries, starting with the official launch on 14 February.
Be safe on the roads this ChristmasWe are urging residents to make sure they do the right thing on the roads this Christmas – do not drink and drive, don’t drive tired, wear a seatbelt no matter how short the journey and don’t speed.
