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We are now in the Prohibited Burning Period

The Prohibited Burning Period runs from 1 November 2019 to 14 February 2020 (subject to change).

Proposal to dispose of property by private treaty

Pursuant to Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act (1995) the Shire of Goomalling advises that it is proposing to dispose of the property, 40 Forrest Street Goomalling, by private treaty to Mr Nathan Beck.  The property is a 3 x 1 transportable home and includes the land on which the house is sited.

The property has recently been valued by a licensed valuer at $105,000 and Mr Beck has made an offer of $105,000 for the property.   Members of the community are invited to make submissions to the Council regarding the disposal for a period of 14 days.   The public comment period will extend from 5^th November 2019 until the 19^th November 2019.   All submissions are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 118 Goomalling WA 6460 or goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.au, and must be received by the close of business 19^th November 2019.

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Council elections results

On 19 October the community had the opportunity to elect four members in the Goomalling Council election.  The Councillors in this election whose positions were contested were Councillors Haywood, Van Gelderen, Ryan and Bowen.

216 out of the total 701 electors chose to vote (30.8%) which was on the low side of the historical State average.   The results were as follows:

• TRAHAIR – 31 votes
• BOWEN – 32 votes
• HAYWOOD – 172 votes – Elected
• VAN GELDEREN – 189 votes – Elected
• BUTT – 166 votes – Elected
• RYAN – 96 votes
• WILKES – 166 votes – Elected

Congratulations to those elected and commiserations to the unsuccessful candidates.  

Thanks to James Trahair for standing up as a first time candidate and sincere thanks for their service as Councillors to Joe Bowen and particularly to Kevin Ryan who held the position of Councillor for 32 years.  His time on Council has been significant and his contribution to the community through various community positions and committees has also been outstanding.   We wish them well in the next phase of their journey.

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Winners of Rates Incentive Prizes

Each year the Shire of Goomalling offers an incentive for early payment of rates whereby each assessment that is paid in full by the set date goes into a draw to win a cash voucher which can be redeemed at any business in Goomalling.

The draw was held on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at the Goomalling Shire Council Chambers, and the winners were drawn out as follows:

• 1^st prize:  $600 voucher – Travis Robert
• 2^nd prize:  $300 voucher – Robert Atkins
• 3^rd prize:  $100 voucher – SunBlade Holdings Pty Ltd

Congratulations to all winners.

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Road works - Goomalling-Meckering Road

Road works will be carried out between the Northam-Pithara and Patterson Rd junctions, commencing Tuesday 10 September and anticipated completion 11 November 2019.

This first stage of upgrading Goomalling-Meckering Rd includes:

• verge clearing and widening for improved visibility
• drainage improvements including major culvert upgrades
• boxing out of southern road shoulders and reinstatement with gravel

Council Newsletter - Spring edition 

The Spring edition of our quarterly newsletter is out, keeping you in the loop with what is happening at Council level and in our Community.

Read it right here, or subscribe to receive it - digitally or by mail - by emailing your address to eaceo@goomalling.wa.gov.au 

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Standpipes within Shire of Goomalling closed to public from July 2019

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Shire of Goomalling
PETER BENTLEY,  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

32 Quinlan St  |  PO Box 118
GOOMALLING WA 6460

Ph: (08) 9629 1101  |  Fax: (08) 9629 1017
Email: goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.au