KEEPING THE TOWN OF CLAREMONT COMMUNIT Y INFORMED | JANUARY 2014

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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK We have literally hit the ground running in 2014 with the recent delivery of the Get into the Claremont Life Summer Autumn Event Guide to all Town of Claremont residents. The guide presents over 20 exciting community events to be held in Claremont over the next few months. If you haven’t recevied your guide, please contact us or visit our website for upcoming event details.

Bigger music festivals and concerts held at the Claremont Showground through the Royal Agricultural Society impact the Town’s community, and we continue to manage this situation as best we can through providing traffic management and ranger presence. We are aware that the next concert will be held on Sunday 2 February, and I have written to the Minister for Environment to express our disappointment of the current processes and have requested that the impact of noise levels and finishing times should be considered.

On the other side of town, work on the Claremont Municipal Chambers & Administration continues. The careful reconstruction of the heritage section of the building has already commenced; the roof frame is complete and work has also begun on the new section with the 1st floor pad to be completed soon. I am pleased to report that the project is on track for completion later in the year.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and safe 2014.

Mayor Jock Barker

In this issue:

Roads, Verges & Paths• Recently completed

• Upcoming works

Waste Calendar

Rowe Park Upgrade

Wheels and feet share this street

Get into the Claremont Life

PROSPERITY ENVIRONMENT LIVEABILITY PEOPLE GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

SUMMER EDITION

PROSPERITY ENVIRONMENT LIVEABILITY PEOPLE GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Koeppe Road & Prospect Place asphalt resurfacing

Koeppe Road & Prospect Place asphalt resurfacing

Walter Street (west side) footpath upgrade

Prospect Street kerb replaced & footpath replacedHenshaw Lane road rehabilitation & resurfacing

• Stirling Road/ Stirling Highway – Jan

• Stirling Road/ St Quentin Avenue – Jan

• Stirling Road – Overlay (Between Shenton Rd & Gugeri St) – Late Jan

• Princess Road and Goldsworthy Road Roundabout – Early Jan – Feb

• Stirling Highway Footpath ( Near Langsford St) Jan – Feb

• Stirling Highway Footpath (Near Loch Street) Jan – Feb

• Lake Claremont – Decking renewal – Jan – Feb

• Claremont Crescent – Overlay, Late Jan – Feb

• Osborne Pde – Overlay – Feb

• Jetty Road Toilet – Feb

• Leura Avenue / Stirling Highway – Feb

• Rowe Park Playground – Late Feb

• Mulder Park playground – March – April

• Otway Street – Reconstruction – April

• Queen Street – Reconstruction – April

• Claremont Park upgrade – April

Upcoming Works 2014The following projects are planned for the first half of 2014. Commencement times may vary;

Strickland Street (east side) footpath upgrade

A new bus shelter has been installed on Stirling Highway, outside Hungry Jacks to replace one previously damaged by a vehicle.

Park Lane (south side) footpath upgrade

Roads, Verges & PathsCompleted Works The Town has completed a number of projects in the last quarter as part of its

ongoing maintenance and upgrade program.

For further information contact: jwaight@claremont.wa.gov.au

Waste and Recycling Guide 2014 Town of Claremont

Waste & Recycling Guide 2014The Town’s 2014 Waste and Recycling Guide has now been distributed to every household in the Town. This informative guide details your fortnightly recycling weeks; collection days for specific areas; what you can deposit in your recycling bin; and verge collection areas and dates.

If you haven’t received your guide, please contact us or visit our website.

TIP: Your fruit and vegetable scraps can make great compost for your garden and help to reduce land fill

Rowe Park Upgrade

The Town will be further enhancing Rowe Park with the installation of a new children’s playground. Consultation with users of the Park assisted the Town with its selection of a playground that should appeal to children of all ages, encouraging challenge, exploration and creativity. The playground conforms to Australian Safety Standards, providing the perfect play environment for every child.

This additional equipment complements other new facilities at the site including a car park, basketball hoop and refurbishment of the tennis court surfaces. Installation of the playground will begin 28 February, following removal of the old playground the week prior.

Any queries regarding the Rowe Park Upgrade can be directed to jwaight@claremont.wa.gov.au

Wheels & Feet Share this StreetIn a continued effort to promote the concept of a shared space on Bay View Terrace where vehicle speeds are low and allow free pedestrian flow and a safe street environment, the Town has recently undertaken vehicle speed research. At various times throughout December and early January, a hand held radar gun has recorded the speeds of vehicles on the Terrace. The data is currently being reviewed and will be submitted to Main Roads WA for the Terrace to be officially recognised as a shared zone, enabling the current 10km/hr zone to remain and the installation of official ‘Shared Zone’ signs.

Please do not put bulk

waste out until weekend

before collection.

PROSPERITY ENVIRONMENT LIVEABILITY PEOPLE GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Prospect Street kerb replaced & footpath replaced

The Town has completed a number of projects in the last quarter as part of its ongoing maintenance and upgrade program.

PROSPERITY ENVIRONMENT LIVEABILITY PEOPLE GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

For further information contact: jwaight@claremont.wa.gov.au

Station Master’s House39 Gugeri Street, CLAREMONTMonday to Friday 8am to 5pm

9285 4300 www.claremont.wa.gov.au

Australia Day BBQ Sun 26 JanJoin friends and neighbours to celebrate Australia Day.8am to 11am Claremont Aquatic Centre | ENTRY FEES APPLY

Family Open Day Sun 2 FebAnimal farm, olden day activities and games 2pm and 4pmFreshwater Bay Museum | FREE

Discover Boating Sun 9 FebA free day of sailing and related activities - a great way to have a fun day out with your partner, friends, work colleagues or family.Contact Claremont Yacht Club on 93848226 or visit the Club website at www.claremontyachtclub.org.au. from 8amClaremont Yacht Club | FREE

History in a Coffee Cup Thu 6 FebIt’s a Showbiz LifeCome along to hear guest Speaker Christine Edgley speak about her famous family who have been entertaining us since the 1960s. Morning tea provided.Claremont Community Hub & Library | FREE

Kickin Back Pool Party Fri 14 Feb Music, pool inflatables & more.6pm to 9pmClaremont Aquatic Centre | ENTRY FEES APPLY

A night at the Opera Sat 22 Feb A feast of family favourites from opera and musical theatre. Kids activities & food and drink available to purchase. 5pm to 7.30pmMrs Herbert’s Park | FREE

Family Fun Day Sun 23 FebHave a splashing good time poolside with your family.11am to 3pmClaremont Aquatic Centre | ENTRY FEES APPLY

History in a Coffee Cup Thu 6 MarDolphin WatchCome along to this Dolphin Watch Session with the River Guardians to learn about the life of the bottlenose dolphin.10amMrs Herberts Park | FREE

Barefoot Bowls Fri 7 MarIt’s back by popular demand! Kick off your shoes and play a game of lawn bowls. Live music, sausage sizzle and kids activities. Fun for the whole family! 5.30pmClaremont Bowling Club | FREE

Symphony by the Lake Sat 8 MarPresented by Perth Symphony Orchestra and proudly supported by the Town of Claremont. Gates Open 5pm Concert 7pmScotch College Playing Fields ticketed event: www.trybooking.com

April to JuneFor event details, please visit our website or follow us on facebook/townofclaremontevents.

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Claremont Life

Town of Claremont Presents

Summer Autumn Event Guide

• Rowe Park Playground – Late Feb