Thursday, 6 December 2007
Many new entries to Christmas Lights Competition
check out the Council's web page here for the addresses of the entries for this year's Christmas Lights Competition
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Christmas lights display to help West Australians in crisis
as posted on PerthNow
RESIDENTS of Consulate Court, Thornlie are helping West Australians in need this Christmas by collecting food items on behalf of Anglicare WA.
Each December the residents of Consulate Court ‘light up’ their street to celebrate Christmas and to spread Christmas joy amongst people who visit the street.
This year a special collection point will be in place at number 11 Consulate Court, for visitors to the street to donate non-perishable food items that can be distributed to needy families through Anglicare WA.
Consulate Court, Thornlie is a well known Christmas Lights street in Perth. Residents have been ‘lighting up’ on December 1 each year for the past 15 years. This year 10 of the 13 houses in the street are participating and the street is even more spectacular than past years.
The street has won the City of Gosnells ‘Safe City’ award four times and has collected for charity over the past three years, with approx $4000 in total being donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation and PMH during this time.
This year, along with the collection of food items for Anglicare WA, there are also collection tins in place for PMH for gold coin donations.
About Anglicare WA:
Anglicare WA supports over 30,000 Western Australians in crisis each year - from Kununurra in the north, to Albany in the south. Anglicare WA changes lives on a daily basis, supporting people through: Separation & Mediation Services , Children’s Services, Family & Domestic Violence Support, Relationship Counselling & Education, Crisis & Community Support, Youth Services, Housing Services, Aboriginal Services, Op Shops.
as posted on PerthNow
RESIDENTS of Consulate Court, Thornlie are helping West Australians in need this Christmas by collecting food items on behalf of Anglicare WA.
Each December the residents of Consulate Court ‘light up’ their street to celebrate Christmas and to spread Christmas joy amongst people who visit the street.
This year a special collection point will be in place at number 11 Consulate Court, for visitors to the street to donate non-perishable food items that can be distributed to needy families through Anglicare WA.
Consulate Court, Thornlie is a well known Christmas Lights street in Perth. Residents have been ‘lighting up’ on December 1 each year for the past 15 years. This year 10 of the 13 houses in the street are participating and the street is even more spectacular than past years.
The street has won the City of Gosnells ‘Safe City’ award four times and has collected for charity over the past three years, with approx $4000 in total being donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation and PMH during this time.
This year, along with the collection of food items for Anglicare WA, there are also collection tins in place for PMH for gold coin donations.
About Anglicare WA:
Anglicare WA supports over 30,000 Western Australians in crisis each year - from Kununurra in the north, to Albany in the south. Anglicare WA changes lives on a daily basis, supporting people through: Separation & Mediation Services , Children’s Services, Family & Domestic Violence Support, Relationship Counselling & Education, Crisis & Community Support, Youth Services, Housing Services, Aboriginal Services, Op Shops.
as posted on PerthNow
an email from a reader ...
Hey there peter,
My names Alison, I’m a current rate paying resident of Gosnells.
I am really interested in your blog as I don’t have the time to go to council meetings and probably wouldn’t have a clue about much that goes on. In some respects the meetings can be too formal for Gosnells people like my husband and I.
I’m really interested in the rezoning of Gosnells, especially sub-precinct I, which we reside in. I suppose we may be waiting a while the way our area is headed.
I have heard many a person say that Gosnells is heading down a bad path, I’m beginning to agree. If development doesn’t quicken soon we will fall behind and less people will tend to come here.
My family grew up in Gosnells, from my Great grandfather starting up Stalker pumps on stalker road, to my mother going to Gosnells primary and my cousins children now going their too. I hoped that my children would be able to go there as well.
My Husband and I have decided against raising children here, within the first month in our first house we had a home invasion. The young man is now in Jail however the crime rate is still high.
Gosnells is closer to the city than Armadale but an older city with not enough development.
I have a million other views on different bits and pieces about Gosnells
I look forward to reading more of your blogs.
Thanks Alison
as received as an email
my reply was
thank you I hope you enjoy reading the blog, and if you would like to contribute some items I am willing to have a look at them and them post them on your behalf, what you say about rezoning is prob true from your point of view, but we must bear in mind that the most valuable land that we all need is that which is zoned for recreational use, something that will be well sort after in the years to come, and if we continue to fill all the spaces in Gosnells with housing development that consist mainly of a house with a fence around it, we are going to feel a real crisis then, I would prefer to see more land left in its natural environment or converted to parks and recreation use, at the moment we are seeing new development everywhere and city resources are being spent on these areas, and old Gosnells areas are in need of a band aid so to speak, and rates are just going to keep going up, feel free express your opinion, but I may well post them on my blog : )
peter
My names Alison, I’m a current rate paying resident of Gosnells.
I am really interested in your blog as I don’t have the time to go to council meetings and probably wouldn’t have a clue about much that goes on. In some respects the meetings can be too formal for Gosnells people like my husband and I.
I’m really interested in the rezoning of Gosnells, especially sub-precinct I, which we reside in. I suppose we may be waiting a while the way our area is headed.
I have heard many a person say that Gosnells is heading down a bad path, I’m beginning to agree. If development doesn’t quicken soon we will fall behind and less people will tend to come here.
My family grew up in Gosnells, from my Great grandfather starting up Stalker pumps on stalker road, to my mother going to Gosnells primary and my cousins children now going their too. I hoped that my children would be able to go there as well.
My Husband and I have decided against raising children here, within the first month in our first house we had a home invasion. The young man is now in Jail however the crime rate is still high.
Gosnells is closer to the city than Armadale but an older city with not enough development.
I have a million other views on different bits and pieces about Gosnells
I look forward to reading more of your blogs.
Thanks Alison
as received as an email
my reply was
thank you I hope you enjoy reading the blog, and if you would like to contribute some items I am willing to have a look at them and them post them on your behalf, what you say about rezoning is prob true from your point of view, but we must bear in mind that the most valuable land that we all need is that which is zoned for recreational use, something that will be well sort after in the years to come, and if we continue to fill all the spaces in Gosnells with housing development that consist mainly of a house with a fence around it, we are going to feel a real crisis then, I would prefer to see more land left in its natural environment or converted to parks and recreation use, at the moment we are seeing new development everywhere and city resources are being spent on these areas, and old Gosnells areas are in need of a band aid so to speak, and rates are just going to keep going up, feel free express your opinion, but I may well post them on my blog : )
peter
Monday, 3 December 2007
Staged approach to zoning the best way forward
as posted on COGsite
City of Gosnells Planning and Sustainability Director Len Kosova today said a staged approach to planning for industrial expansion in Maddington and Kenwick was the only sensible way forward.
After Council last night approved a further round of advertising for a revised Concept Plan for the Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area, Mr Kosova said public input into the plan had been invaluable.
“The public contribution to this process through information evenings, consultation and feedback has been of enormous use in refining and improving the plan” he said.
“The City realises some of those who have been involved may be disappointed with the revised Concept Plan and the time taken to prepare it”.
“The City is also acutely aware of the uncertainty that the Concept Plan may create for landowners until the planning process is completed. For this reason we have accelerated the planning of this area in the last 12 months and will continue to focus resources on completing this important planning process in the shortest possible time.
“The area is affected by many complex issues that need to be addressed before more detailed plans and decisions can be made about future land use and development potential. To tackle these issues the area has been divided into three main precincts so that planning can progress on a staged basis.
“Further investigations that are needed to inform planning for the area are currently underway or are soon to be commenced.”
The revised Concept Plan will be available for public comment until the end of February 2008.
as posted on COGsite
City of Gosnells Planning and Sustainability Director Len Kosova today said a staged approach to planning for industrial expansion in Maddington and Kenwick was the only sensible way forward.
After Council last night approved a further round of advertising for a revised Concept Plan for the Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area, Mr Kosova said public input into the plan had been invaluable.
“The public contribution to this process through information evenings, consultation and feedback has been of enormous use in refining and improving the plan” he said.
“The City realises some of those who have been involved may be disappointed with the revised Concept Plan and the time taken to prepare it”.
“The City is also acutely aware of the uncertainty that the Concept Plan may create for landowners until the planning process is completed. For this reason we have accelerated the planning of this area in the last 12 months and will continue to focus resources on completing this important planning process in the shortest possible time.
“The area is affected by many complex issues that need to be addressed before more detailed plans and decisions can be made about future land use and development potential. To tackle these issues the area has been divided into three main precincts so that planning can progress on a staged basis.
“Further investigations that are needed to inform planning for the area are currently underway or are soon to be commenced.”
The revised Concept Plan will be available for public comment until the end of February 2008.
as posted on COGsite
Saturday, 24 November 2007
Riverbank restoration program provides $1million to community projects
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
(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
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