Clock Tower Square construction works begin

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise construction works on the Clock Tower Square portion of the Rocks Laneway Project will begin on Thursday 28 March 2019.

To ensure community safety, the footpath and the Square will be fenced off until project completion in September 2019.

Pedestrians are requested to use the footpath on the opposite side of Marine Terrace. Members of the community are also 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.


Opening acts boost WoW Fest Concert line-up

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Supporting acts have been locked in for the RedFM WoW Fest concert.

Tell your friends, get your tickets, because the RedFM WoW Fest Concert line-up just got a whole lot bigger! 

As part of the Wind on Water Festival 2019, The Temper Trap will headline the concert with special guest Tkay Maidza. 

Supporting acts have now been locked in to open the show which include DJ Amod3us, hip hop performers W3 Were Here and local DJ Sunday Best. 

Adding hype to the concert, City of Greater Geraldton Shane Van Styn said the opening acts were primed to get the crowd excited! 

“We have two very big headline acts for WoW Fest and we’re ecstatic to have three supporting groups that will get concert goers pumped!” he said. 

“It’s great to have varied artists on our local stages and we know how much our community loves live music. 

“If you haven’t got your tickets already, I’d highly recommend it. You won’t want to miss this.” 

Hailing from Perth, DJ Amod3us is an electronic/house music producer and DJ. 

Whilst his roots lie with funky, classic piano house vibes, his adaptation to new music has seen him mixing a Chicago house/NY style with a mixture of deep, funky bass driven, upbeat vibe, full of strong piano house riffs and spine tingling soulful vocals. 

With tickets just $30, thousands are set to pack the Foreshore for the Concert. 

Local musicians will also feature over the two-day long Festival as part of the Emerging Artists Stage. 

A swag of home-grown talent will create a great atmosphere for Festival attendees as they provide free entertainment from 11am onwards over the Easter long weekend. 

Tickets for the RedFM WoW Fest Concert on Sunday 21 April are still available at www.wowfest.com.au


School Holiday Workshops

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School Holiday Workshops - because we all need some Performing Arts to liven up our holidays!

*Enrol via our website: www.joaworkshops.com

 


Geraldton, Fitzgerald St Studio

Wed 24th April

Cost: $5

Y1/2- 10am (45mins)

Y3,4,5- 11am (45mins)

Y6+- 12pm (60 mins)

 

Mingenew Rec centre

18th, 20th, 26th April

Cost: Free! (Thanks to the Shire of Mingenew)

Y 1/2: 10am (45 mins)

Y 3,4,5- 10:45am (60 mins)

Y 5+: 11:45am (90 mins)


SPACES ARE FILLING FAST!

Changes to parking in Carpark 1

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise of the temporary closure of nine car parking bays located directly behind the Rocks building in Carpark 1 on Foreshore Drive, to facilitate construction of the Rocks Laneway Project.

The closure will be in place from Monday 18 March until the estimated date of project completion in September 2019.

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.

Have your say on Rocks Laneway arts and performances

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Artists, musicians, performers, dancers and craft makers of all kinds are invited to have a say on how the Rocks Laneway can become ‘the stage’ for local artists and artisans.

The Rocks Laneway features three areas for local artists to exhibit and perform within the former Rocks building, at the revamped Clock Tower Square and along the Post Office Lane.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the Rocks Laneway provides a vibrant backdrop for year round arts and cultural events and activities.

“The many wall spaces throughout the Laneway area, which include light boxes on the Telstra building in the Post Office Lane, could become the hub for community art exhibitions,” he said.

“Whilst the considerable under cover ‘floor space’ in the Former Rocks building and the open air spaces in the Post Office Square and Post Office Lane has the potential to become a community performance centre.

“City region artisans could also use the area to market their creations which could even include Chef long table events featuring local produce during any local festival.”

If you have ideas on how you would like to showcase your talents, or the talents of a group you belong to, then come along to The Rocks Laneway Drop-In Session on Thursday 4 April 2019 from 3-5pm in the Randolph Stow Room at the Geraldton Regional Library.

Ideas submitted at the session will inform the development of the Rocks Laneway Public Arts Strategy and Place Management Plan.

For more information on the project, visit the city website www.cgg.wa.gov.au


Council cuts red tape to activate CBD

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Parklet trial in front of the Geraldton Regional Library

Retailers and restaurateurs in the CBD will no longer need to seek approval from the City to activate the streets in front of their businesses.

The recently endorsed ‘Activating Thoroughfares in the City Centre’ Policy cuts red tape by pre-approving a range of activities so people can enjoy outdoor areas.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the policies were about bringing the CBD to life.

“One of the key objectives of revitalising the City centre is to create comfortable and exciting places and streets people want to visit and will enjoy,” he said.

“By getting rid of the bureaucratic process we are encouraging businesses to use the footpaths and thoroughfares for a greater range of activities.

“The goal is to make it as easy as possible for retailers and restaurateurs to utilise this space so they can go ahead and do what is best for them.”

The Activating Thoroughfares in the City Policy utilises existing paving treatments for retailers to locate the pre-approved areas for activities such as outdoor dining, advertising, sale of goods or the beautification of streetscape with plants or others objects.

The Rocks Laneway, currently under construction, is also set to activate the City centre with a range of community events and activities.

Council also adopted the Parklet Local Planning Policy, which will enable businesses in the CBD to create small public parks in the existing streetscape by transforming an existing car parking space.

Mayor Van Styn said the successful parklet trial held in the CBD last year was the driving force behind the new policy.

“In June 2017, the City partnered with Pollinators to undertake a parklet trial in a couple of locations in the CBD,” he said.

“Community feedback on the trial was extremely positive with almost 80 per cent of the people who responded to a community survey stating they enjoyed using the parklets and 87 per cent wanted to see more parklets throughout the CBD.”

If you have any ideas on how you would like to use the Rocks Laneway spaces which includes an undercover area in the former Rocks building and open air spaces in a revamped Clock Tower Square and the Post Office Lane share to activate the CBD, you can have your say on City on the website www.cgg.wa.gov.au

Chapman River Regional Park rehabilitation works

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise rehabilitation works will be undertaken in the Chapman River Regional Park commencing on Wednesday 27 March 2019 for a period of three days.

Works include closing tracks on the north side of the river that are not part of the formalised 11km Loop Trail and rehabilitation of degraded areas to mitigate erosion. 

Small machinery will be operating in close proximity to the Loop Trail. Vehicles will be operating in the area, accessing the maintenance track from the north side of the river.

Pedestrians and cyclists are requested to avoid the area, exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors during works.

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.


Galileo and Celeste to create a unique journey at WoW Fest

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Spare Parts Puppet Theatre are bringing Galileo and Celeste to this year’s Wind on Water Festival. Picture: Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

Already primed to be a crowd favourite at this year’s Wind on Water Festival, Galileo and Celeste are bringing an art element to Geraldton unlike anything seen here before. 

Standing at 2.5m, the two giant snails have been created by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre as a dynamic and interactive piece which is not only visually appealing but also delivers a sensory treat. 

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said this brand new element would certainly get heads turning. 

“These puppets are very unique and something we know will engage crowds at this year’s WoW Fest,” he said. 

“String Symphony was one of the most acclaimed elements of the event last year so we can’t wait to see what Galileo and Celeste have in store for us!” 

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre brought the much loved giant interactive puppet Leor to Geraldton as part on the inaugural WoW Fest in 2018. 

Returning with a new installation, the huge molluscs will encourage festival-goers to slow down and enjoy the journey. 

A slow and steady voyage along the Foreshore will allow people to hear the sounds of the installation’s ancient horn and also get up close and personal by taking a look inside their shells. 

This intriguing experience is coming to Geraldton thanks to sponsorship from Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA). 

MWPA Chief Executive Officer Rochelle Macdonald said she was delighted the Port could be involved in sponsoring WoW Fest for the second-year running. 

“After sponsoring the String Symphony element last year, we could see how the interactive piece was able to be enjoyed by all members of the community,” she said. 

“We’re always excited and looking for opportunities to support inclusive community events.” 

Galileo and Celeste will be roaming on the Foreshore over the WoW Fest weekend on April 20 and 21. 

The City is presenting Galileo and Celeste in conjunction with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and the City of Joondalup. It is a free installation for the community made possible by Mid West Ports Authority. 

For more information about WoW Fest head to www.wowfest.com.au 

Leaning Tree Steiner School set to champion a greener future thanks to Woolworths Junior Landcare grant

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Leaning Tree Steiner School has been selected from over a thousand applicants to be a recipient of a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant, as part of the supermarkets’ commitment to grow the next generation of environmental champions.

The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program aims to inspire students with hand-on projects focusing on sustainable food production, improving waste management practices and enhancing native habitats.

The program is being funded with proceeds from the sale of the Woolworths ‘Bag for good’. Woolworths will be providing up to half a million dollars in grants to more than 500 schools nationally during this first round of the program. 

The local grant will mean Leaning Tree Steiner School is now able to develop their proposed project:

  • Project Type: Sustainable food production

  • Project Name: Bush Tucker Garden

  • Project Info:  Our main goal is for all students to have a better understanding of food that the traditional owners of the land would have eaten and to encourage healthy eating habits. This project will be a new venture on our new school site/ grounds. We will be constructing raised garden beds to keep plants out of reach of rabbits, and be growing local bush tucker. All students from years 1 to 6 will be involved in different aspects of the project

Woolworths Geraldton Group Manager, David Wilkinson said; “We’re so proud and excited to see the funds raised from our ‘Bag for good’ going directly into our local community through the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program.

“We are inspired by the students at Leaning Tree Steiner School who are playing an active role in ensuring a greener future for our community and can’t wait to see their project come to life.

“In partnership with our local customers, we can continue to empower this next generation of school students to work towards a more sustainable Australia."

Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish said; “This fantastic response shows the community’s passion for caring for the environment. Junior Landcare offers opportunities for sharing knowledge, developing skills and creating experiences that foster connections with the environment and community from childhood to adulthood.

“The project by Leaning Tree Steiner School is highly deserving and we look forward to the students getting hands-on experience and making a difference to their local environment.

An interactive map shows all 538 Woolworths Junior Landcare projects, including brief descriptions and photos.

The reusable Woolworths ‘Bag for good’ was launched on June 20 last year, when the supermarket removed single-use plastic shopping bags across all stores nationwide. Since the move, Woolworths has since taken more than two billion single-use plastic bags out of circulation nationwide.

Stage one of sand nourishment works at the Foreshore complete

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that sand nourishment works at Town Beach on the Geraldton Foreshore has been completed, with stage two of the project which includes dune landscaping commencing on Wednesday 27 March to Friday 5 April.

During this period, sand, mulching, rock placement and coastal planting works will be undertaken in the area.

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.


Inggarda switched on for mobiles

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Inggarda, about 21km south of Carnarvon on the North West Coastal Highway, is the latest mobile phone base station to be switched on in Durack.

Federal Member for Durack and Minister for the Environment Melissa Price welcomed the connection delivered under Round 1 of the Federal Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.

“This program is delivering much needed new investment in mobile infrastructure across the Durack electorate to address mobile coverage issues,” she said.

Telstra completed the new mobile base station under Round 1 of the program.

So far 44 sites across the Durack electorate have received new or improved mobile coverage under Round 1.

Under the first two rounds of the program, a total of 765 new base stations will be delivered to address black spots in every state and territory. 

A further $60 million has been committed to a third round to address 125 sites in priority black spot areas.

Rollout of Round 3, the Priority Locations Round, has started and is scheduled to be completed this year.

The Federal Government is further delivering on its commitment to improve mobile coverage, with a further $25 million committed to a fourth round of the program which was announced this week.

Whitehill Road sand nourishment works

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise sand nourishment works along the Whitehill Road coastal reserve will commence on Monday 25 March for a period of one week.

Works, which include the placement of 2000m3 of sand along the foreshore reserve as an adjunct to the two low crest Geotextile Sand Container groynes, are partially funded by a Department of Transport Coastal Adaptation and Protection grant.

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.

Nominations sought for Stakeholder Consultation Committee

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Aerial shot of the Port of Geraldton 
Credit: Joshua Miles

Mid West Ports Authority is seeking nominations for its Stakeholder Consultation Committee from community members interested in the planning, operation and development activities of MWPA.

The purpose of the newly formed committee is to provide a forum for communication and discussion between MWPA and representatives of the community and stakeholder groups on matters directly relating to the Port of Geraldton and the overall Port Authority.

Nominations are being sought from local residents and community group representatives inside the City of Greater Geraldton.

MWPA Chief Executive Officer Rochelle Macdonald said the committee would help inform MWPAs decision-making process by providing a consultative role.

“We recognise MWPA plays an important role in supporting our community, the region and state economy,” she said.

“We also understand that the aspirations, concerns and overall success of the community in which we operate is a key factor in how our own performance is measured.

“This is why the Stakeholder Consultation Committee will play an important role in the future of both the Port and community.

“It will establish good working relationships and promote and facilitate two-way communication and information sharing between MWPA, the local community and a number of stakeholder groups.”

The committee will have several items on the agenda, including MWPAs strategic plans, projects, management plans, monitoring and audit results, community concerns and complaint resolutions and upcoming community events and initiatives.

The committee, which will comprise of 16 members, will meet a minimum of four times annually and will be appointed for a period of two years.

Dr Macdonald said she encouraged anyone interested to apply.

“We want a variety of voices on the committee to best represent the overall community,” she said.

“You have the opportunity to be part of the very first committee of this kind and have your opinion heard on the future of our region.”

Nominations close 5pm, April 5, 2019.

For more information or to submit a nomination form, visit http://bit.ly/MWPAscc

For enquiries, email communications@midwestports.com.au

March Business After Hours

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Next Wednesday 27 march, marks our second Business After Hours for the year and we have partnered with

Geraldton Grammar School
&
Geraldton Community Energy

Entertainment will include the gorgeous angelic sounds of She Lion, delicious canapes by Tarts & Co, photobooth by Magic Mirror and a chance to win the door prize by showing us how good you can power up the energy driven bike!

At Geraldton Grammar School, we provide an outstanding K-12 educational experience with whole school programs that foster continual development. We are small enough to care and cater for the interests and academic readiness of each child, yet large enough to challenge all students.

Rated the top country school in Western Australia for 2018; we empower all students with the knowledge to achieve, the passion to inspire, and the path to motivate. Geraldton Grammar School provides an outstanding educational experience on a beautiful campus, providing an award-winning music program, enviable Mandarin curriculum; and an extensive camps program.

School website

Our goal at Geraldton Community Energy is to lower the price of electricity for Geraldton customers, improve the reliability of supply and offer a cleaner energy solution. It will be built by Geraldton businesses for Geraldton customers, keeping the money we all spend on electricity in the community.

Come along to the next Business After Hours & have a friendly chat with us about how your family & business would benefit from Geraldton Community Energy.

What are the benefits for Geraldton customers?

Who is Geraldton Community Energy?

Why does Geraldton need a Geraldton Community Energy?

What are the benefits to the community?

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Rocks Laneway construction begins

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Construction of the Rocks Laneway, the City’s most flexible community space set to revitalise the City Centre, will begin on Monday next week.

The transformative project features areas for year round community events and activities including opportunities for local artists to exhibit and perform within the former Rocks building, at the revamped Clock Tower Square and along the Post Office Lane.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the Rocks Laneway will be a space for everyone to use.

“The Rocks Laneway spaces will provide our community with both open air and undercover areas that could be used for just about any purpose,” he said.

“It could potentially be markets, music concerts or plays by local groups, Tia Chi or a fantastic venue for presentations or talks.

“I’m sure there are lots of other ideas out there about how the community would like to use the spaces and we want to hear them all so we can develop a place management plan that will activate the area from September 2019 onwards when the project is scheduled for completion.”

If you would like to share your ideas on how you would like to use this space, you can have your say on the City website www.cgg.wa.gov.au.

The $1.48 million project, being constructed by local contractor Geraldton Building Services & Cabinets (GBSC), is funded via the City Centre Revitalisation Budget, which includes sale proceeds from the former City depot site on the North West Coastal Highway.

Cathedral Avenue light renewal works

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it will be replacing a streetlight on Cathedral Avenue between Chapman Road and Marine Terrace on Sunday 17 March 2018.

Works will take place between 6am and 2pm with a partial closure of the road and footpath in effect during this time. Traffic management will be in place and motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction 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

New footpath construction in Spalding

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise works are currently underway to construct new footpaths on Webberton Road between Anderson Street and Foodbank and on Anderson Street between Mitchell Street and Webberton Road and will take approximately six weeks to complete.

These works are part of the approximate 5000m of new footpaths being constructed this financial year.

The anticipated hours of work will be from 7am to 6pm and traffic management will be in place during this time.

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

Youth precinct maintenance works

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it will be undertaking maintenance works in the Youth Precinct on Tuesday 12 March for a period of approximately four days.

Works include the painting of concrete steps and various pieces of playground equipment.

To ensure community safety, fencing will be in place during this time.

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.