An apology for some high speed driving on Brand Hwy

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"Just to say sorry to all the cars I blew past in my Jeep earlier today on the Brand Highway, Tarcoola. My wife contacted me on the phone, she had had an accident at home and was laying in the backyard and couldn't get up. I was near CGG Council Chambers so I knew I could get to her faster than the Ambos, so I put my boot into it to get to her. Also thanks to the guy travelling west on Bellimos Drive who stopped to give me a helping hand with her. cheers mate. and yes she is ok, bit of bark off and a bit sore and sorry. So once again apologies to all, not normally the way I drive."

- L

Young teaching student awarded study trip to India

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Chloe Wilkinson at GUC

Chloe Wilkinson, a GUC student in her second year of CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Education (Primary) course will jet-set to India in January. Chloe has recently been awarded the opportunity to take part in an international service learning experience funded by the Federal Government’s New Colombo Plan Student Mobility Grant scheme.

The New Colombo Plan program is open to Australian university undergraduates up to 28 years of age. CQUniversity selected the Geraldton local as one of only 20 School of Education students nationwide – and the only WA student to undertake the 2017 program. The grant scheme is providing $3000 to go towards Chloe’s travel and accommodation expenses for the two-week study trip.

“10 students will be going to Cambodia and 10 to India. In my application I selected both and was awarded the trip to India,” explained Chloe, “I’m so excited I can’t even begin to explain it! My grandfather migrated from India and I will be the first in my family to go back there.”

The New Colombo Plan program has been designed to foster knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region in Australian students. The main focus of this trip will be to work with Indian teachers and students at a number of schools, exchanging information and ideas about respective curriculums, pedagogies and cultures.

“We will be going to the state of Gujurat and working with the Centre for Environment Education in the capital Ahmedabad,” Chloe said. “It is imperative that being a future educator I gain a comprehensive understanding of other cultures and how different people’s practices and beliefs impact communication, negotiation and problem solving. Being in a foreign country will allow me to consider the cultural differences and enable me to reflect on my own attitudes and beliefs.”

The whirlwind study trip will also include a number of diverse and unique experiences and Chloe cannot contain her excitement at being awarded this opportunity. “We have so many cool activities planned for us, like field trips, workshops, lessons in Guratji, learning about the Indian caste system and going to Gandi’s Ashram and a kite flying festival.”

Chloe will need to fundraise a further $2300 to cover costs of the travel not covered by the Grant scheme (including return travel to Sydney to get on the flight to India) and is seeking support from the Mid-West community. Donations can be made by contacting GUC on 9920 4400 or by emailing info@guc.edu.au

Footpath works on North West Coastal Highway continue

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise footpath renewal works on North West Coastal Highway are continuing between Wittenoom Street and BCF with concreting works scheduled to be onsite until 14 October 2016.

The anticipated hours of work will be between from 6am to 6pm and include removing the slab path and replacing it with a user friendly concrete path.

These works are part of $1,041,084 allocated in the 2016/17 Budget for the renewal of footpaths which will see approximately 1.68km of the footpath network replaced.

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Yalgoo Emu Cup Fun Day this weekend

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Yalgoo is gearing up to come alive from 8.30am – 10.00pm with colourful crowds for a day out full of outback hilarity at the Yalgoo Emu Cup Fun Day & Family Concert on Saturday October 8. 

This year the event is doing away with the traditional games in favour of an assortment of new family friendly activities. There will be crazy fun with activities such as ‘soccer bubbles’ (think human dodgem cars for children and adults), crazy bikes, jumping balls, fishing ponds, supervised swimming pool and hopping balls. There will also be the supervised PCYC climbing wall. 

And of course there will be the opportunity to dress up for, and watch, the side-splitting spectacle of the day’s theme event – the Emu Cup, in which people of all ages wear handmade (on the day or bought with them) emu costumes before tearing down the race strip in a hilarious performance. 

Festivities will kick off with the Doray Minerals free community breakfast from 8.30am to 9.30am, for everyone to enjoy. 

Free MMG workshops on the day will include dance and make up, hip hop, percussion and drumming. Activities continue throughout the day as do the games and competitions. 

Junkadelic band members will lead the Emu Costume fashion parade with some help for their percussion and drumming workshop attendees. 

From 5pm everyone comes together for a family concert where cup-goers can kick up their heels in the red dirt and under dazzling night skies to the lively festival tunes of Junkadelic, solo artist - Chook Pickett, local DJ “ODie”, leading Aboriginal hip hop artist Bryte, and the 2016 headline act, fresh from their overseas tour, is multi-award winning soul sisters The Merindas. 

Food and drinks are on sale throughout the day and evening. The 18+ bar area is open from 5pm – 10pm. The evening will culminate in a spellbinding fireworks display. 

In the lead up to the event, on the Thursday and Friday, children can take part in MMG-sponsored dance hip hop workshop for boys and makeup, dance and costume making workshops for girls, with results of their efforts delivered as part of the Family Concert. 

As in previous years, there will also be mini emu sculpture making workshops and judging, with winners taking home token cash prizes. 

Mr Brenzi invited people from far and wide to join Yalgoo residents in the family friendly day, with its own brand of quirky outback entertainment. 

“We’re known for doing things a bit differently in the outback and the Yalgoo Emu Cup Fun Day and Family Concert is an excellent example of that,” Shire CEO Silvio Brenzi said. 

“The day is a brilliant way of coming together, revelling in our colourful community spirit and enjoying a hilarious day of activity, fun and laughter. It’s that kind of special event that leaves you feeling truly connected to your fellow humans – no matter what your race, or background, or age. Here everyone comes together with the sole aim of having a seriously good time and a truckload of family fun.”

“Come join us in the action.” 

Please note that Yalgoo has very limited accommodation options so make your booking early at either the Caravan Park (9962 8472) or at the pub (9962 8031) or be prepared to bring a swag! 
The event is made possible with the generous support of Tourism WA, Department of Regional Development, Royalties for Regions, Lotterywest, MMG, Doray Minerals LTD, Centacare Family Services, Water Corporation, Shire of Yalgoo and Radio Mama

More information on the 2016 Yalgoo Emu Cup is available from Event Nation on 08 9964 6088 or email: jodi@eventnation.com.au 

Avivo Coral Coast Presents – The Amazing Race

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As an amazing curtain raiser to Mental Health Awareness Week the Coral Coast crew have worked in partnership with the City of Geraldton and local businesses to come up with the “Amazing Race.”

The event, planned to run from 12pm-3pm on October 5 will be an Avivo-led community engagement event, based in and around Geraldton CBD.

Activities during the event will be based on identified factors that can impact mental health wellbeing, physical health, emotional health, spiritual wellbeing, creativity, and healthy relationships.

Each stop will be based around these themes. In addition, there will be a chalkboard activity. This will require teams to answer a question on that stop’s theme (physical, emotional, etc) and upload pictures of themselves and their answers to Facebook, tagging the Avivo Facebook page and with the hashtags #avivocoralcoast #mhwar and #physicalhealth/#emotionalhealth etc

There will also be chalkboards hidden around the city CBD with the Avivo logo, teams will need to find and upload to social media, with hashtags as well.

If you want to join in the fun you will need a team of 2-5 people and sign-ups will be between 9am and 11am Wednesday October 5th at the Geraldton Multi Purpose Facility near the Foreshore. There will be a prize ceremony and a free sausage sizzle for participants at 4pm.

There are heaps of awesome prizes donated by local businesses, including:

  • Double passes to The Comedy Emporiums’ October and January House Shows
  • Free passes for Everybody Group Fitness Geraldton classes
  • Open Passes for the Geraldton PCYC’s Classes and Programs
  • Free Passes for Orana Cinemas
  • All participants get a free sausage sizzle at the end of the race.

Avivo wished to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for coming on board to make this an amazing day:

  • The City of Geraldton
  • Orana Cinemas
  • The Comedy Emporium
  • Everybody Group Fitness

For more information check out the Facebook Event page -https://www.facebook.com/events/1623721707926508

 

Looking to build? See Triton Building Co

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Triton Building Company is a family run business, offering services in both residential and commercial projects. Registered builder and director Stu Watson has over 40 years of building experience and is passionate about value and quality.

Triton Building Co offers versatile building packages designed to meet the different needs of a broad client base. Whether it is a unit development, a compact home or a palatial mansion the team at Triton will tailor a package to suit your needs. This may be a home only or include the floor and window treatments and landscaping.

Triton Building Co has worked hard to form solid working relationships with its contractors and suppliers. They consider the contractors that they use to be of the highest standard and appreciate how they have embraced the Triton Building ethos, showing pride in the homes they jointly produce.

Triton Building Co offer high quality homes incorporating practical and functional designs. Use one of their off the shelf plans, customise their plans or bring in your own ideas. Let Triton make your dreams come true. Triton Building Co will ensure your project maintains its budget, schedule and runs smoothly.

Options include but are not limited to double brick, brick veneer or framed construction. If a traditional or modern look is desired, their draftsmen will modify or produce new plans to suit your lifestyle. Take in the views or take best advantage of your block’s orientation.

Triton Building Co endeavour to provide the best quality homes that represent true value.

Triton Building Co was the winner of 7 awards at the 2015 Master Builders They were. 
Brian Neil Award – For the pursuit of excellence in the building industry
The building Commissions -Excellence in Building Practice
Display Home Open Category
Framed Construction Open Category
Contract Homes $350,000-$400,000
Excellence in Metal Cladding/Roofing
Excellence in Brick and Block Paving

The Brian Neil Award is a sought after award within the building industry, that recognises the various skills across ten categories. Winning the Brian Neil Award shows that Triton Building Co is truly dedicated to building you your perfect home.

Call Triton Building Co on 9921 4661 to make an appointment to look at their display home at 20 Flavia Crescent, Wandina. Access is by appointment only.

A City of Greater Geraldton Councillor has been disqualified

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NB: This press release was provided by the City of Greater Geraldton. A follow up story included a response from Ms Ellis will be published shortly. 

City of Greater Geraldton Chief Executive Officer Ken Diehm has served notice on Ms Renee Ellis advising her that she has been disqualified from continuing as a Councillor.

The notice was given today due to the former Councillor’s unapproved absence at three consecutive ordinary Meetings of Council.

Mr Diehm said he had no discretion in the matter and was obligated to issue a notice of disqualification under sections of the Local Government Act.

“Ms Ellis failed to obtain leave of absence from the Council for the meetings held on 22 March, 26 April and 24 May 2016, which under Section 2.25 (4) of the Local Government Act disqualifies her from continuing her membership of the Council,” he said.

“Under Section 2.27 (3) of the Local Government Act I am obligated to issue a notice of disqualification.”

Ms Ellis’ consecutive absences were identified as a result of a review undertaken by the CEO’s office after Council resolved at its meeting on 27 September to express that it is losing confidence in her due to a lack of attendance.

“Council resolved that Ms Ellis must improve her attendance or reconsider her position as a Councillor,” Mr Diehm said.

“While Ms Ellis had submitted a leave application for the period covering the April Council Meeting, it was not in accordance with the City’s guidelines which requires advance notice and therefore this application for leave was not considered by Council.

“Unfortunately, the Local Government Act does not provide me with any discretion to consider this or any other personal reasons for her continued absence and I am obligated by law to issue the notice of disqualification.”

Under the Local Government Act Ms Ellis is now required to provide the CEO with written advice within 14 days as to whether she believes that she is not disqualified and the reasons why.

Other options available to Ms Ellis include making an application to the State Administrative Tribunal for them to determine the matter.

The Notice of Disqualification is effective immediately and prevents Ms Ellis representing the Council or herself as a Councillor in any capacity unless she applies to the State Administrative Tribunal asking for a declaration that she is not disqualified.

Failure to comply with the notice may result in a penalty of $5,000 or imprisonment for one year.

Ms Renee Ellis

Queens Liquor Store has changed their name

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So you may have noticed a few changes happening at the Queens Liquor Store. 

They have changed their name to Cellarbrations at The Queens.

The store has had a fresh coat of paint and new signage but you will still see the same awesome staff, with even more specials.

You can still join the Crafty Beer Club and try all their different craft beers from around the world.

Like to try something new? Keep your eye out for their next tasting night, where they open up a range of different products so you can try before you buy. Plus they have wines open on the Tasting Counter every day of the week.

And because of the great response Cellarbrations at The Queens is holding another Wine Course.

Where - Bite'Z Tavern
When - Tuesday 18th October at 6:30pm
Cost - $15 per person

What's included?

  • Try 8 wines from around the world
  • Learn about your senses 
  • Expand your knowledge of the wine regions of the world
  • Learn what makes a good vintage
  • Broaden your general knowledge on wine selection
  • 10% Discount voucher for Bite'Z

Group bookings (Max 12) and office parties welcome. Book your tickets in-store now. Limited spaces so book early!

Come down and check out the new look Cellarbrations at The Queens and follow their Facebook page for their latest news, events and specials.

 

Max Walker has died, aged 68

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Australian cricketer and TV personality Max Walker has died following a battle with cancer, at age 68. 

Wikipedia: Walker played 70 first-class games for Victoria and 38 Tests for Australia, taking 138 wickets as a medium-fast bowler. He played in 29 ODI's between 1974 and 1981, including matches during World Series Cricket from 1977 to 1979. His strange bowling action, particularly the way he moved his feet, earned Walker the nickname of "Tangles" or "Tanglefoot".

Walker became a member of the Order of Australia in 2011. 

GUC student snapped up before graduation

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Photo Credit: (Left to right) Greg Kelly, Martin Sellar and Natalie Nelmes

Local tertiary student Martin Sellar made such an impression on his teaching practicum that he has been snapped up and offered a 12 month contract – all before he has actually graduated.

Martin, a current CQU Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) student at Geraldton Universities Centre is currently finishing the last part of his course – including a 6 week internship. By November, once Martin has completed his study requirements with CQUniversity and achieved provisional registration with the WA Teachers Registration Board he will join the profession as he takes up a full-time position teaching Science and Physics to Year 10-12 students at Geraldton Senior College (GSC).

“I’m teaching the current year twelves, which is great, the school has provided me with a mentor, Gordon Anderson, who is the former head of Science, helping to guide me with these students who are about to undertake their final Year 12 exams,” Martin explained.

Martin originally qualified and worked as an engineer, even tutoring engineering students at GUC, before commencing the one year Graduate Diploma.

Geraldton Senior College Principal, Greg Kelly stated “For us to be able to access someone like Martin, with his wide range of skills, who has studied locally, is a very valuable and attractive proposition. We don’t have to go searching for staff from other universities; we can go straight to GUC, who are producing highly skilled and motivated teachers such as Martin.”

After working on an outstanding and engaging out-of-school-hours STEM program at John Wilcock College, Martin introduced the highly successful Maths Grand Prix to GSC in Term 2 during his practicum. The program saw students designing, constructing and road testing handmade miniature model cars. The intriguing activities being recorded and measured introduced a range of concepts and techniques within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics subject areas.

“Good teachers within the STEM subject areas, such as Science and Physics are highly saught after, particularly in regional areas, and Martin is highly skilled in these areas and much more. His rapport with students is a key to his early success,” said Mr Kelly.

“GUC supports CQUniversity courses across the spectrum of education - early childhood, primary, and secondary. This year we are set to graduate 12 students as early childhood and primary school teachers and a further 10 from the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching as Secondary teachers. GUC is proud to be training highly skilled and competent graduates who are filling local professional teaching positions, building our community capacity and aspirations,” said GUC Director Natalie Nelmes.

2017 will be the last chance to undertake the one-year full-time course in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning. From 2018 it will be necessary to do the Master of Education program (a two-year course). Anyone with an undergraduate degree and relevant working experience with two identifiable subject areas in their academic transcript can apply for the course.

Those who are yet to complete an undergraduate degree can apply to enter the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), a 4 year full-time course, for the first time at GUC. Students in this course choose a discipline teaching area from areas such as Accounting, Business, Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Home Economics & Hospitality, Industrial Technology & Design, and, Mathematics.

The CQU program also offers a unique opportunity for trade-to-teacher pathways. Students enrolling in discipline areas of Industrial Design and Technology or Home Economics and Hospitality can receive recognition of prior learning if they have previously completed a trade certificate, an Australian apprenticeship with teaching experience or 3-5 years trade work experience in the relevant industry.

Anyone who is interested in any of the Education courses offered at GUC can contact the

Foreshore Waterpark to re-open

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As we hit Spring and can start to expect some warmer weather, the City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the public that the Geraldton Foreshore Waterpark will be re-open to the public on Saturday 24 September.

The waterpark has been closed during the winter months but will open seven days a week from 9am – 6pm.

For more information, contact the City on 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au

Yalgoo to Come Alive with Outback Hilarity

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Yalgoo is gearing up to come alive from 8.30am – 10.00pm with colourful crowds for a day out full of outback hilarity at the Yalgoo Emu Cup Fun Day & Family Concert on Saturday October 8. 

This year the event is doing away with the traditional games in favour of an assortment of new family friendly activities. There will be crazy fun with activities such as ‘soccer bubbles’ (think human dodgem cars for children and adults), crazy bikes, jumping balls, fishing ponds, supervised swimming pool and hopping balls. There will also be the supervised PCYC climbing wall. 

And of course there will be the opportunity to dress up for, and watch, the side-splitting spectacle of the day’s theme event – the Emu Cup, in which people of all ages wear handmade (on the day or bought with them) emu costumes before tearing down the race strip in a hilarious performance. 

Festivities will kick off with the Doray Minerals free community breakfast from 8.30am to 9.30am, for everyone to enjoy. 

Free MMG workshops on the day will include dance and make up, hip hop, percussion and drumming. Activities continue throughout the day as do the games and competitions. 

Junkadelic band members will lead the Emu Costume fashion parade with some help for their percussion and drumming workshop attendees. 

From 5pm everyone comes together for a family concert where cup-goers can kick up their heels in the red dirt and under dazzling night skies to the lively festival tunes of Junkadelic, solo artist - Chook Pickett, local DJ “ODie”, leading Aboriginal hip hop artist Bryte, and the 2016 headline act, fresh from their overseas tour, is multi-award winning soul sisters The Merindas. 

Food and drinks are on sale throughout the day and evening. The 18+ bar area is open from 5pm – 10pm. The evening will culminate in a spellbinding fireworks display. 

In the lead up to the event, on the Thursday and Friday, children can take part in MMG-sponsored dance hip hop workshop for boys and makeup, dance and costume making workshops for girls, with results of their efforts delivered as part of the Family Concert. 

As in previous years, there will also be mini emu sculpture making workshops and judging, with winners taking home token cash prizes. 

Mr Brenzi invited people from far and wide to join Yalgoo residents in the family friendly day, with its own brand of quirky outback entertainment. 

“We’re known for doing things a bit differently in the outback and the Yalgoo Emu Cup Fun Day and Family Concert is an excellent example of that,” Shire CEO Silvio Brenzi said. 

“The day is a brilliant way of coming together, revelling in our colourful community spirit and enjoying a hilarious day of activity, fun and laughter. It’s that kind of special event that leaves you feeling truly connected to your fellow humans – no matter what your race, or background, or age. Here everyone comes together with the sole aim of having a seriously good time and a truckload of family fun.”

“Come join us in the action.” 

Please note that Yalgoo has very limited accommodation options so make your booking early at either the Caravan Park (9962 8472) or at the pub (9962 8031) or be prepared to bring a swag! 

The event is made possible with the generous support of Tourism WA, Department of Regional Development, Royalties for Regions, Lotterywest, MMG, Doray Minerals LTD, Centacare Family Services, Water Corporation, Shire of Yalgoo and Radio Mama 

More information on the 2016 Yalgoo Emu Cup is available from Event Nation on 08 9964 6088 or email: jodi@eventnation.com.au 

Thanks Dongara Police - "They were waiting on the highway for him"

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"A community thank you to the Dongara Police. We are driving to Perth and some maniac was aggressively tailgating us at 110km speed within a metre or two of our bumper (and then proceeded to tailgate those in front of us). We were about 30km north of Dongara so I called ahead and notified the police about the car. They were waiting on the highway for him and had pulled him over as we passed. Fantastic response time!"

School holiday program is back!

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Don’t know what to do with the kids these school holidays? No worries! The City of Greater Geraldton has collaborated with local organisations to present another jam packed School Holiday Program.

The City has partnered with numerous community service providers to offer children and youth the opportunity to participate in a variety of events including heaps of sporting activities, a family fun day, awesome activities at the Museum and the Aquarena, music workshops, chill out zones and heaps more!

City of Greater Deputy Mayor Neil McIlwaine said that the City is pleased to be able to offer another great program of events for local families.

“The School Holiday Program is a very popular initiative and the City is happy to be able to offer kids such a varied and exciting array of activities,” he said.

“We have had great feedback from both parents and children alike so we know it’s a hit.

“Providing such a diverse range of activities would not be possible without the cooperation of so many great community organisations and we thank them for their support.”

Community service providers who have come together to contribute to the School Holiday Program include PCYC, Sun City Christian Centre and WA Museum Geraldton; as well as Child and Parent Centre Rangeway, the Old Geraldton Gaol and the Comedy Emporium.

The Comedy Emporium will present some great improv comedy workshops for kids and PCYC will be offering everything from circus fun, sports days and even a birthday party for everyone to enjoy!

WA Museum – Geraldton is offering a huge range of maritime themed activities from discovering how sailors of the 17th Century found their way across the ocean to exploring the scents, colours and textures of the spices they used.

The City will be hosting heaps of sporting activities such as three-on-three basketball, five-a-side soccer and beach volley ball.

The Sun City Christian Centre will have a wide range of events including dodgeball, an art day, chill out days, ultimate Frisbee and heaps more.

Rangeway’s Child and Parent Centre has heaps of activities for smaller children such as a Mini Maestro music session, family fun day and yoga for children.

To find out more information about the School Holiday Program, visit the City of Greater Geraldton’s website www.cgg.wa.gov.au or contact the City via email council@cgg.wa.gov.au or phone them on 9956 6600.

Works at St Georges Beach

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that works to improve community safety and reduce beach erosion at St Georges Beach will begin on Tuesday 27 September and take approximately four weeks to complete.

Works include the construction of rain water overflow swales in the grassed areas to recharge ground water, installing a fence in the west side of the playground to reduce the likelihood of children running onto the road and the one-way realignment of the carpark. 

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause. If you have any queries please contact the City on 08 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Babies in Mid West towns have been given unsafe tap water and no-one realised it until recently

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Great, albeit concerning, story from Sebastian Neuweiler for the ABC:

In the mid 1990s the Health Department provided the Water Corporation with exemptions to nitrate guidelines for 11 towns, on the proviso bottled water be delivered to the communities and supplied to bottle fed infants under three months of age.
The water is supposed to be distributed through local nursing posts and health centres, but it has been revealed not all staff at those organisations are aware of the requirement.

Click here to read story

A local Labor politician has blamed the state Liberal National government for the debacle

The state government has already been under fire this month over the terrible water quality in many Mid West locations

Town Towers Redevelopment Underway

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Artists impression of finished project  

The City of Greater Geraldton has been in negotiations with the developers of Geraldton’s iconic Town Towers building and works have now commenced. 

The application proposes the refurbishment of the existing building to include a mixed use development, consisting of commercial and retail components as well as 40 serviced apartments.

The City has been in talks with property developers for quite some time to ensure the best outcome for the building.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said in-depth discussions had been taking place to ensure the best result.

“Negotiations on rates concessions and incentives have been concluded and all parties have agreed on an outcome that will see Town Towers redeveloped,” he said.

“I extend my praise to the developers on this project who have worked tirelessly on the progression of this development and the works, and on behalf of the City we are very grateful for their investment.”

Built in the 1970s, Town Towers was occupied by tenants until 2008. Since then, it has been empty and under much scrutiny due to crime and vandalism.

“The development of Town Towers has been a big talking point for quite some time as the building holds such significance in our community due to its prominence in our CBD,” Mayor Van Styn said.

“We know the potential this building holds and that’s why we have been working so closely with developers to get this over the line.

“This is a great and very significant indicator of the up-turn in our economy and it means great things for Greater Geraldton’s future.”

Project Manager, Grant Pitman, said the positive growth in Geraldton was a big factor in moving forward with the development.

“We’re extremely excited about the development of Geraldton’s Town Towers and we know the potential this holds for the city,” he said.

“This has been a prolonged process, and a tough project to get off the ground, but it was the proactive approach of the Council and the willingness to work right alongside us that helped us get the project going.

“We see a very strong future for Geraldton and we believe this development will only help grow that.”

A recommendation to grant a rates concession for the building was passed by Council and Mayor Van Styn said the project would mean positive outcomes for the City’s vibrancy.

“This development fits in perfectly with our City Centre Revitalisation Plan,” he said.

“We have a new vision for our CBD and we will be engaging and working with even more key industry stakeholders, developers and investors to help enhance the vibrancy of our CDB.

“Revitalisation in our City centre has been a top priority for us and we have already progressed our Foreshore with the finalisation of the West End Revitalisation Project and the progression of Town Towers is the next phase in our bigger plan.”

Updates on construction works and announcements on road closures will be released in the coming weeks.