as posted on Media-Newswire.com
(Media-Newswire.com) - The State Government has injected nearly $1million into local projects to improve the health of the Swan and Canning rivers.
A total of 14 projects were funded under the Swan River Trust�s Riverbank program for 2007-08.
Environment Minister David Templeman said the program enabled local and State government land managers to receive funding from the State Government to undertake river restoration works.
"Riverbank funding is provided for a wide range of foreshore restoration and protection activities that enhance and manage native vegetation, improve degraded areas, mitigate erosion and address public amenity values and safety,�" he said.
"Healthy foreshores are essential for maintaining the health of rivers and these 14 projects will prove invaluable to the foreshores, health of the waterways and visual appearance of the area.
"Through weed control, planting, landscape planning and erosion control, we can preserve our riverbanks and rivers for generations to come."
The Minister said that the projects could only achieve positive results if local and State governments and environmental community groups worked together.
"By uniting in our efforts, we are ensuring the future of our riverine environment," he said
"Since the inception of Riverbank in 2002, the program has grown in popularity, with the largest funding requests received this year.
"We are continuing to look at ways to fund high-quality projects that missed out in this round.
"The health of the rivers is a priority and we must all act now to protect the future of the rivers. The Carpenter Government is leading the way in preparing Western Australia to meet the challenges of our changing climate.�"
Since 2002, the State Government has committed more than $4.25million to 110 Riverbank projects.
Riverbank projects for 2007-08 include:
$58,000 for phase two of the City of Bayswater Tranby foreshore restoration project in Maylands. Last year, Riverbank provided $73,064 for phase one of the project. Phase two works include erosion control, weed removal and planting of native vegetation;
$3,850 to the City of Gosnells for phase three for control of Taro on the Canning River and tributaries. This project was funded $31,500 under the Riverbank program two years ago and received $9,400 last year. The project is working to eradicate Taro which is a serious weed growing along the Canning River that has been displacing native plant species. The project steering committee comprises representatives from the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, South East Regional Centre of Urban Landcare and the Department of Environment and Conservation ( DEC );
$23,375 to the City of Canning for an Eco education demonstration site. The project includes the rehabilitation of a section of the Canning River, weed control and planting of native vegetation. Project partners include the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, DEC, Canning Regional Park Volunteers, Wilson Wetland Action Group and Two Rivers Catchment Group;
$149,571 to the City of Swan for foreshore rehabilitation as part of the Swan Riverside Regional Park project in Viveash. The project includes extensive foreshore bank stabilisation rehabilitation works, weed control and revegetation. This project has received almost $45,000 in the past two years;
$97,168 for the Ashfield Parade foreshore restoration project in the Town of Bassendean. The funds will be directed towards stabilisation works, formalising access points and pathways, weed control and establishment of local native foreshore vegetation. The project received $325,153 last year;
$84,636 for the City of South Perth�s Cloister foreshore erosion control program, which will include erosion control works and restoration to foreshore vegetation near the Edgewater Road footbridge overpass in Salter Point;
$23,900 to the City of Gosnells who has identified three sub-projects along the Canning River which need weeds removed and native plants restored. Riverbank is providing funding to the projects undertaken in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups;
$15,175 allocated to three sub-projects along the Canning River in the City of Armadale. The sites in Roleystone and Kelmscott need weeds removed and native vegetation planted. The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups, including the Friends of Roley Pools, will help to restore the areas;
$510,000 to the City of South Perth for the creation of Sir James Mitchell Park beach on the South Perth foreshore. Funds will be provided to start works on developing a beach, including the replacement of eroding foreshores and nodes of local native vegetation; and
$14,360 allocated to foreshore rehabilitation works at Masons Landing in the Canning River Regional Park. DEC will manage weed control and planting of native vegetation along the foreshore. The project will be undertaken in partnership with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare and the Two Rivers Catchment Group.
Minister's office: 9220 5050
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Saturday 24 November 2007
Thursday 22 November 2007
High speed chase under investigation following man's death
as posted on TheWest
Major crash officers are investigating an early-morning high-speed chase through Perth’s southern suburbs after the death of a man who was found injured near a crashed car shortly after police abandoned the chase.
Acting South-East Metro Superintendent Andrew Henderson said that an internal investigation along with the crash investigation was underway to ensure that police car-chase protocols had been followed correctly.
Mr Henderson would not speculate on the details of the crash, but confirmed that in line with standard police procedures, the police car had been forensically tested and towed away from the scene.
Police began pursuing a car in Beckenham about 12.40am, when the driver failed to stop, and chased it at speeds of up to 140kmh through Thornlie, Kenwick, Canning Vale and Southern River for 14 minutes, before abandoning the chase on Ranford Road in Forrestdale.
Shortly afterwards, officers located the car further along Ranford Road, and discovered a man in a serious condition near the vehicle.
He later died in Royal Perth Hospital.
It is unsure at this stage whether the dead man was a pedestrian or the driver of the car.
His details were not released as the man’s relatives have not yet been informed of his death.
PETER KERR
as posted on TheWest
Major crash officers are investigating an early-morning high-speed chase through Perth’s southern suburbs after the death of a man who was found injured near a crashed car shortly after police abandoned the chase.
Acting South-East Metro Superintendent Andrew Henderson said that an internal investigation along with the crash investigation was underway to ensure that police car-chase protocols had been followed correctly.
Mr Henderson would not speculate on the details of the crash, but confirmed that in line with standard police procedures, the police car had been forensically tested and towed away from the scene.
Police began pursuing a car in Beckenham about 12.40am, when the driver failed to stop, and chased it at speeds of up to 140kmh through Thornlie, Kenwick, Canning Vale and Southern River for 14 minutes, before abandoning the chase on Ranford Road in Forrestdale.
Shortly afterwards, officers located the car further along Ranford Road, and discovered a man in a serious condition near the vehicle.
He later died in Royal Perth Hospital.
It is unsure at this stage whether the dead man was a pedestrian or the driver of the car.
His details were not released as the man’s relatives have not yet been informed of his death.
PETER KERR
as posted on TheWest
Wednesday 21 November 2007
Australia. Riverbank restoration program funds community projects
as posted on BYM
The State Government has injected nearly $1million into local projects to improve the health of the Swan and Canning rivers.
A total of 14 projects were funded under the Swan River Trust’s Riverbank program for 2007-08.
Environment Minister David Templeman said the program enabled local and State government land managers to receive funding from the State Government to undertake river restoration works.
“Riverbank funding is provided for a wide range of foreshore restoration and protection activities that enhance and manage native vegetation, improve degraded areas, mitigate erosion and address public amenity values and safety.” he said. “Healthy foreshores are essential for maintaining the health of rivers and these 14 projects will prove invaluable to the foreshores, health of the waterways and visual appearance of the area. Through weed control, planting, landscape planning and erosion control, we can preserve our riverbanks and rivers for generations to come.”
The Minister said that the projects could only achieve positive results if local and State governments and environmental community groups worked together. “By uniting in our efforts, we are ensuring the future of our riverine environment.” he said “Since the inception of Riverbank in 2002, the program has grown in popularity, with the largest funding requests received this year. We are continuing to look at ways to fund high-quality projects that missed out in this round. The health of the rivers is a priority and we must all act now to protect the future of the rivers. The Carpenter Government is leading the way in preparing Western Australia to meet the challenges of our changing climate.”
Since 2002, the State Government has committed more than $4.25million to 110 Riverbank projects.
Riverbank projects for 2007-08 include:
$58,000 for phase two of the City of Bayswater Tranby foreshore restoration project in Maylands. Last year, Riverbank provided $73,064 for phase one of the project. Phase two works include erosion control, weed removal and planting of native vegetation;
$3,850 to the City of Gosnells for phase three for control of Taro on the Canning River and tributaries. This project was funded $31,500 under the Riverbank program two years ago and received $9,400 last year. The project is working to eradicate Taro which is a serious weed growing along the Canning River that has been displacing native plant species. The project steering committee comprises representatives from the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, South East Regional Centre of Urban Landcare and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC);
$23,375 to the City of Canning for an Eco education demonstration site. The project includes the rehabilitation of a section of the Canning River, weed control and planting of native vegetation. Project partners include the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, DEC, Canning Regional Park Volunteers, Wilson Wetland Action Group and Two Rivers Catchment Group;
$149,571 to the City of Swan for foreshore rehabilitation as part of the Swan Riverside Regional Park project in Viveash. The project includes extensive foreshore bank stabilisation rehabilitation works, weed control and revegetation. This project has received almost $45,000 in the past two years;
$97,168 for the Ashfield Parade foreshore restoration project in the Town of Bassendean. The funds will be directed towards stabilisation works, formalising access points and pathways, weed control and establishment of local native foreshore vegetation. The project received $325,153 last year;
$84,636 for the City of South Perth’s Cloister foreshore erosion control program, which will include erosion control works and restoration to foreshore vegetation near the Edgewater Road footbridge overpass in Salter Point;
$23,900 to the City of Gosnells who has identified three sub-projects along the Canning River which need weeds removed and native plants restored. Riverbank is providing funding to the projects undertaken in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups;
$15,175 allocated to three sub-projects along the Canning River in the City of Armadale. The sites in Roleystone and Kelmscott need weeds removed and native vegetation planted. The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups, including the Friends of Roley Pools, will help to restore the areas;
$510,000 to the City of South Perth for the creation of Sir James Mitchell Park beach on the South Perth foreshore. Funds will be provided to start works on developing a beach, including the replacement of eroding foreshores and nodes of local native vegetation; and
$14,360 allocated to foreshore rehabilitation works at Masons Landing in the Canning River Regional Park. DEC will manage weed control and planting of native vegetation along the foreshore. The project will be undertaken in partnership with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare and the Two Rivers Catchment Group.
as posted on BYM
The State Government has injected nearly $1million into local projects to improve the health of the Swan and Canning rivers.
A total of 14 projects were funded under the Swan River Trust’s Riverbank program for 2007-08.
Environment Minister David Templeman said the program enabled local and State government land managers to receive funding from the State Government to undertake river restoration works.
“Riverbank funding is provided for a wide range of foreshore restoration and protection activities that enhance and manage native vegetation, improve degraded areas, mitigate erosion and address public amenity values and safety.” he said. “Healthy foreshores are essential for maintaining the health of rivers and these 14 projects will prove invaluable to the foreshores, health of the waterways and visual appearance of the area. Through weed control, planting, landscape planning and erosion control, we can preserve our riverbanks and rivers for generations to come.”
The Minister said that the projects could only achieve positive results if local and State governments and environmental community groups worked together. “By uniting in our efforts, we are ensuring the future of our riverine environment.” he said “Since the inception of Riverbank in 2002, the program has grown in popularity, with the largest funding requests received this year. We are continuing to look at ways to fund high-quality projects that missed out in this round. The health of the rivers is a priority and we must all act now to protect the future of the rivers. The Carpenter Government is leading the way in preparing Western Australia to meet the challenges of our changing climate.”
Since 2002, the State Government has committed more than $4.25million to 110 Riverbank projects.
Riverbank projects for 2007-08 include:
$58,000 for phase two of the City of Bayswater Tranby foreshore restoration project in Maylands. Last year, Riverbank provided $73,064 for phase one of the project. Phase two works include erosion control, weed removal and planting of native vegetation;
$3,850 to the City of Gosnells for phase three for control of Taro on the Canning River and tributaries. This project was funded $31,500 under the Riverbank program two years ago and received $9,400 last year. The project is working to eradicate Taro which is a serious weed growing along the Canning River that has been displacing native plant species. The project steering committee comprises representatives from the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, South East Regional Centre of Urban Landcare and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC);
$23,375 to the City of Canning for an Eco education demonstration site. The project includes the rehabilitation of a section of the Canning River, weed control and planting of native vegetation. Project partners include the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, DEC, Canning Regional Park Volunteers, Wilson Wetland Action Group and Two Rivers Catchment Group;
$149,571 to the City of Swan for foreshore rehabilitation as part of the Swan Riverside Regional Park project in Viveash. The project includes extensive foreshore bank stabilisation rehabilitation works, weed control and revegetation. This project has received almost $45,000 in the past two years;
$97,168 for the Ashfield Parade foreshore restoration project in the Town of Bassendean. The funds will be directed towards stabilisation works, formalising access points and pathways, weed control and establishment of local native foreshore vegetation. The project received $325,153 last year;
$84,636 for the City of South Perth’s Cloister foreshore erosion control program, which will include erosion control works and restoration to foreshore vegetation near the Edgewater Road footbridge overpass in Salter Point;
$23,900 to the City of Gosnells who has identified three sub-projects along the Canning River which need weeds removed and native plants restored. Riverbank is providing funding to the projects undertaken in partnership with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups;
$15,175 allocated to three sub-projects along the Canning River in the City of Armadale. The sites in Roleystone and Kelmscott need weeds removed and native vegetation planted. The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and a number of local community groups, including the Friends of Roley Pools, will help to restore the areas;
$510,000 to the City of South Perth for the creation of Sir James Mitchell Park beach on the South Perth foreshore. Funds will be provided to start works on developing a beach, including the replacement of eroding foreshores and nodes of local native vegetation; and
$14,360 allocated to foreshore rehabilitation works at Masons Landing in the Canning River Regional Park. DEC will manage weed control and planting of native vegetation along the foreshore. The project will be undertaken in partnership with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare and the Two Rivers Catchment Group.
as posted on BYM
Power upgrades begin to show results
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today. New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today.
New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
Mr Logan said significant upgrades had occurred in the region between December last year and April this year. These included: upgrades to the Byford network which involved extending a new feeder line from the substation to the Armadale shopping centre, reinforcing and reconfiguring major overhead power lines in the northern half of the network and some extensive underground cable installations; constructing and commissioning a new $10 million zone substation at Southern River; and completion of the first stage of a comprehensive $2.9 million upgrade of the Gosnells distribution network. This involved upgrading 15km of overhead conductors, installing 25km of underground cable and installing new automatic reclosers.
The Minister said this work had helped to improve power reliability by reducing equipment failure faults and, as a result of shortened feeders, reducing the number of customers impacted by faults.
"Faults caused by equipment failure have been a major cause of outages in the region for a long time," he said.
"Western Power recognised this and millions of dollars have been allocated to upgrade and improve this equipment - and the results appear to have been instantaneous.
"More work is still being undertaken and more work is planned.
"Power interruptions from vegetation or debris contacting lines or from car accidents knocking down poles are always a risk for overhead networks, but this work will certainly reduce the number of outages."
Mr Logan today visited the Byford substation where $3.77million is being spent on a new transformer and two additional powerlines to Armadale and Gosnells.
Armadale MLA Alannah MacTiernan welcomed the upgrades, saying reliability of power supplies had been a major problem in the South East Corridor for decades.
"This investment is bringing big improvements for local businesses and for residents," Ms MacTiernan said.
Western Power managing director Doug Aberle said the improvements represented a significant investment in the reliability of supply for customers.
"The improvement we have made here in Byford represents a significant reinforcement of the network and will improve reliability for our customers in Armadale and Gosnells," Mr Aberle said.
"Further work has also been scheduled for 2009 and 2010, including the replacement and undergrounding of overhead lines in other parts of the region."
Minister's office: 9222 8950
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today. New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Major infrastructure upgrades in Armadale, Gosnells and Byford have significantly improved power supply reliability in the area, Energy Minister Francis Logan said today.
New figures released by Western Power indicate that power outages, especially those caused by equipment failure, had dramatically reduced since April this year.
Mr Logan said significant upgrades had occurred in the region between December last year and April this year. These included: upgrades to the Byford network which involved extending a new feeder line from the substation to the Armadale shopping centre, reinforcing and reconfiguring major overhead power lines in the northern half of the network and some extensive underground cable installations; constructing and commissioning a new $10 million zone substation at Southern River; and completion of the first stage of a comprehensive $2.9 million upgrade of the Gosnells distribution network. This involved upgrading 15km of overhead conductors, installing 25km of underground cable and installing new automatic reclosers.
The Minister said this work had helped to improve power reliability by reducing equipment failure faults and, as a result of shortened feeders, reducing the number of customers impacted by faults.
"Faults caused by equipment failure have been a major cause of outages in the region for a long time," he said.
"Western Power recognised this and millions of dollars have been allocated to upgrade and improve this equipment - and the results appear to have been instantaneous.
"More work is still being undertaken and more work is planned.
"Power interruptions from vegetation or debris contacting lines or from car accidents knocking down poles are always a risk for overhead networks, but this work will certainly reduce the number of outages."
Mr Logan today visited the Byford substation where $3.77million is being spent on a new transformer and two additional powerlines to Armadale and Gosnells.
Armadale MLA Alannah MacTiernan welcomed the upgrades, saying reliability of power supplies had been a major problem in the South East Corridor for decades.
"This investment is bringing big improvements for local businesses and for residents," Ms MacTiernan said.
Western Power managing director Doug Aberle said the improvements represented a significant investment in the reliability of supply for customers.
"The improvement we have made here in Byford represents a significant reinforcement of the network and will improve reliability for our customers in Armadale and Gosnells," Mr Aberle said.
"Further work has also been scheduled for 2009 and 2010, including the replacement and undergrounding of overhead lines in other parts of the region."
Minister's office: 9222 8950
as posted on Media-Newswire.com
Tuesday 20 November 2007
Gozzy Rock 2008
as posted on COGsite
Gozzy Rock will be back at Pioneer Park Federation Drive Gosnells in 2008.
Now in its 21st year Gozzy Rock is the City of Gosnells annual contemporary music competition, promoting original music from emerging bands all over Western Australia.
Gozzy Rock comprises of 16 bands which battle it out at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre over four nights during January and February in 2008. Eight bands will then be selected to play in the final being held on 24 February 2008.
This year Gozzy Rock is partnering with Western Australian Music Industry (WAMI) for the WAMI Festival to include a stellar line up of Western Australian acts (T.B.A), to play along side the eight bands competing in the final.
Stay tuned for more information!!
So download a registration form from here and get your application to the City of Gosnells Admin before 20 December 2007 to be involved in Gozzy Rock 2008. The best of the best will share in prizes worth $5,000 from Kosmic Music.
Heats are at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre:
25 January 2008
1 February 2008
8 February 2008
15 February 2008
Final: 24 February 2008 at Pioneer Park Gosnells.
as posted on COGsite
Gozzy Rock will be back at Pioneer Park Federation Drive Gosnells in 2008.
Now in its 21st year Gozzy Rock is the City of Gosnells annual contemporary music competition, promoting original music from emerging bands all over Western Australia.
Gozzy Rock comprises of 16 bands which battle it out at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre over four nights during January and February in 2008. Eight bands will then be selected to play in the final being held on 24 February 2008.
This year Gozzy Rock is partnering with Western Australian Music Industry (WAMI) for the WAMI Festival to include a stellar line up of Western Australian acts (T.B.A), to play along side the eight bands competing in the final.
Stay tuned for more information!!
So download a registration form from here and get your application to the City of Gosnells Admin before 20 December 2007 to be involved in Gozzy Rock 2008. The best of the best will share in prizes worth $5,000 from Kosmic Music.
Heats are at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre:
25 January 2008
1 February 2008
8 February 2008
15 February 2008
Final: 24 February 2008 at Pioneer Park Gosnells.
as posted on COGsite
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