Five months on from Cyclone Seroja, many people are still in recovery phase.
Those impacted by the Cyclone are reminded there are still financial assistance packages available.
Please visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au/recovery for full details including criteria, eligibility and application details.
Local businesses celebrate signing up for the City’s Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Card initiative.
Geraldton’s biggest ever buy local campaign is here and it comes in the form of an innovative ‘Greater Geraldton Gift Card’ program.
An initiative of the City of Greater Geraldton, the new program is set to boost the local economy, enrich the community – all while supporting our locally owned and operated businesses.
The City is now calling on local businesses to sign up and be part of the program, something Mayor Shane Van Styn said would be hugely beneficial for local stores.
“Every time you spend money at a locally owned and operated business, we all benefit,” he said.
“Spending locally not only has a positive impact on our local economy, but it helps to create local jobs and it enriches the community.
“So we are encouraging our local businesses to join this fantastic program as redemption stores and help us spread the word!”
The three-year program is made possible through generous funding from Rio Tinto and support from the Midwest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, IGA Group, Mitchell and Brown and GWN7.
Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Cards are an EFTPOS based community gift card system which promotes spending in Greater Geraldton, so that money stays in our community and contributes to economic growth.
The Gift Cards, which look like credit cards, will be available for purchase at local “Load Up Stores” which include Mitchell and Brown, all Cellarbrations and IGA stores under the local IGA Group.
The cards can then be spent on goods or services at participating stores in Greater Geraldton, and the City is currently signing up locally owned and operated businesses to become redemption stores.
“A huge thank you goes to Rio Tinto, the Midwest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, GWN7, Mitchell and Brown and the IGA Group,” Mayor Van Styn added.
“Without the support from these amazing businesses, we wouldn’t have been able to get this off the ground.”
An Information Sundowner was held last week which saw more than 20 businesses already hop aboard including Skeetas, Sportsfirst, Hogs Breath, Athletes Foot and Nature’s Choice.
The program is aimed at locally owned and operated businesses and locally owned franchises, and will launch at the end of September.
There is no cost for a qualifying business to sign up and be a part of this program and businesses can easily register online now.
For more information, FAQs and everything you need to know about how the cards work, head to www.cgg.wa.gov.au/buylocal
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise construction of a new footpath on the south side of Jose Street between Crowther Street and Burges Street is scheduled to commence on Monday 13 September 2021 for a period of approximately two weeks.
The anticipated hours of work will be from 7.00am to 6.00pm 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.
Verge tree damage caused by Cyclone Seroja.
Ongoing clean-up efforts following cyclone Seroja and near record winter rainfalls resulting in exponential vegetation growth have impacted the City of Greater Geraldton’s verge mowing program.
City CEO Ross McKim apologised for the delay in works and says they are now on the radar for completion.
“We have heard the community’s concerns about over grown verges and we apologise for not getting to them quicker,” he said.
“The clean-up of Cyclone Seroja aftermath and massive vegetation growth across Greater Geraldton has created more work than we have been able to keep up with.
“On top of this, we are also experiencing staff shortages and so are our local contractors who undertake much of this work for us.”
From Monday 13 September 2021, the City will be reallocating staff from other areas to assist the existing verge mowing teams.
Local contractors will begin mowing the North West Coastal Highway and four City crews will undertake suburban verge mowing.
“Although we usually manage to keep the verges of nearly 2200kms of roads throughout Greater Geraldton mowed, this year has been challenging,” Mr McKim added.
Employment opportunities with the City of Greater Geraldton are listed on the City website here
Local artists Shah Jackey, Luke Barlow and Rachel Weaver
Public art in Geraldton’s CBD is about to reach new heights with several local artists on board to activate and bring Chapman Road to life.
A partnership with RAC will help to deliver the Chapman Road Tactical Urbanisation Pilot Project. ‘Art on Chapman’ will see the stretch of road from Durlacher Street to Cathedral Avenue completely transformed - and art is high on the agenda.
Local artists Luke Barlow, Shah Jackey and Rachel Weaver along with artists from Yamaji Art and local students will all contribute to some very quirky, colourful and interactive artworks.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the impactful designs are primed to be a popular go-to on Geraldton’s art trail.
“We know how much our community and visitors really value and enjoy public art, especially street art – so it’s great to see such varied artists come on board for this exciting transformation,” he said.
“There will be beautiful images, lots of colour and something for everyone with selfie walls, Aboriginal artwork and a quirky interactive series for the kids.
“It’s amazing to see the revitalisation of our CBD continue and we’ve seen outstanding flow-on effects from the Foreshore, through to Rocks Laneway – and now onto Chapman Road.
“Watch this space – it’s going to be very exciting!”
Aligning with the theme of ‘Ocean to Outback’ the artists on board were given briefs for different elements of the project including planter boxes, wall designs and window panels.
Artworks have now been completed with installation and project works set to be completed by the end of September.
The 12-month pilot project is delivered by the City in partnership with RAC through its Reconnect WA initiative, which aims to create vibrant streets and public spaces for Western Australians to interact and connect.
RAC Group Executive Social and Community Impact Patrick Walker said RAC is proud to support projects which bring new energy and vibrancy to our communities.
“A key priority of RAC’s Reconnect WA initiative is to inspire local residents and businesses to get involved in driving positive change in their local areas, so we’re thrilled the community has the opportunity to help shape this pilot project and any longer-term changes that may follow,” he said.
The project will make use of low-cost temporary materials such as tree planters, parklets, art, painted pedestrian areas and an improved crossing to make a safer, more pedestrian friendly streetscape that adds vibrancy to the area.
The pilot plan has been developed by a working party made up of local business operators and property owners, community group members, youth, Main Roads WA and others.
For more information on the project, head to the City’s website.
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise shade sails and shade domes over playgrounds throughout the City will be reinstalled starting the week of Monday 13 September 2021 in preparation for the coming summer season.
Works will take about two weeks to complete.
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.
Did you know that Osteopaths treat:
Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder
Jaw Pain( TMJ)
Headaches and Migraines
Plantar Fasciitis
Knee pain
Osteoarthritis
Piriformis Syndrome
Postural pain
If you didn’t know already, Geraldton has an Osteopath - Dr Mathew Kirk - Rewind Osteopathic and Massage Clinic.
Mathew loves helping people function at their best and be pain free.
To book an appointment with Dr Kirk please call reception on 0422 221 371 or jump onto www.rewindosteo.com.au and hit “Book Online”
Rewind Osteopathic and Massage Clinic has HICAPS so you can claim on - the - spot rebates with all private health funds. We accept Chronic Disease Management care plans from your GP also.
Rewind Osteopathic and Massage Clinic
4 Snowdon St
Geraldton, WA
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that night road resurfacing works on Masters Road from Horwood Road (including intersection) to Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road are scheduled to commence Monday 13 September 2021 for approximately four nights.
The night works, which are weather dependent, will take place from 8.00pm to 7.00am. Detours will be in place during these hours as the road will be closed.
Members of the community are requested to use alternative route, 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.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn and his pooch Bella enjoying the new off lead dog area located in the Leonard T Green Memorial Park in Mahomets Flats.
Dog owners looking to exercise or socialise their furry friends in an open yet contained space are invited to test out the new off lead area recently opened in the Leonard T. Green Memorial Park.
Located in the centre of the Olive Street Reserve, the new +1000m2 grassed area features two fenced spaces, dog waste bag dispensers and bins. Drinking fountains with dog bowls will soon be installed as their delivery has been delayed by COVID-19.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said with nearly 10,000 dogs registered in Greater Geraldton the new off lead area will be a popular place to visit.
“Up until a few weeks ago we only had one fenced, off lead area, located at Woorree Park,” he said.
“This facility is well used by the community and also by the Geraldton and Districts Kennel Club who offer formal dog obedience and agility training on site.
“The addition of a second facility in Mahomets Flats will make it a much more convenient for dog owners living in the southern suburbs to exercise their pets in contained off the lead areas.”
To help meet the growing demand for places to exercise dogs off lead, four new off lead areas have been added in Greater Geraldton including Bayside Park in Drummond Cove, Bellimos Park in Wandina, the south west corner of the Leonard T. Green Memorial Park in Mahomets Flats and the Mullewa Recreation Grounds.
Although these areas are off lead, dog owners are still required to have their pet under control while in these public open spaces and are legally responsible for the behaviour of their dogs at all times.
“If your dog doesn’t listen to voice commands or runs up to others dogs or people, they are not permitted to be off lead in these designated areas,” Mayor Van Styn added.
In all other public open spaces where dogs are allowed, they must be on a lead.
For more information on where dogs can be exercised off lead, head to the City’s website here
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise due to heavy rainfall and the rising flow of the Greenough River, Ramsey Road is now closed until further notice.
The following roads have reopened to traffic:
· Carnarvon-Mullewa Road
· Beringarra-Pindar Road
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 closures may cause.
If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn has supported Minister Saffioti’s recent comments about the possibility of the proposed Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton being broken up into stages.
With more heavy haulage set for Geraldton after the announcement of Strandline Resources’ mineral sands project, Mayor Van Styn said it was about time the Northampton bypass was prioritised.
However the now acknowledged need to bypass Northampton demonstrates an urgent need to bypass the centre of Geraldton too.
The Oakajee to Narngulu Infrastructure Corridor (ONIC) should also prioritise to get heavy haulage, which is typically travelling into Geraldton, out of inner city residential areas.
It is noted this is a long way off being built, being reliant on Oakajee and will cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
There is a solution that has been planned by Main Roads for 20 years or more and has the full support of Council; The Geraldton North South Highway (inner bypass).
With most land already reserved, and able to be built for a fraction of the cost, this presents a real solution in the short term to remove the expected increase traffic through the centre of Geraldton.
“It is important we put an emphasis on construction on the Northampton bypass as well as the inner bypass – the southern section of any future bypass is irrelevant at this point,” Mayor Van Styn said.
“Strandline’s new project will see an increase in heavy haulage going through the centre of Geraldton, and the fact Northampton needs to be bypassed - means Geraldton should also have heavy traffic removed.
“The inner bypass would allow these trucks to be diverted out of urban Geraldton.”
Construction of the Northampton bypass has long been supported by the City, as has the construction of the ONIC.
“With all the talk about renewable hydrogen the ONIC must be made a priority as the total lack of infrastructure at the Oakajee Industrial Estate is forcing big businesses to look elsewhere,” Mayor Van Styn added.
“But the ONIC does not negate the need for the inner bypass.
“We need to look at the future of Geraldton and what needs to be implemented soon to not only ensure and improve safety when it comes to road haulage, but ensure smart and realistic routes for business to and from Geraldton and further north.”
Main Roads’ Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton bypass has been a topical project for some time, with concern from many rural property owners about the preferred route which was revealed in 2020.
Council were asked to comment on the proposed route in February this year with a consensus that there were several key issues with the draft alignment, resulting in continued unwavering support for the inner bypass.
Did you know that Osteopaths treat:
- Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder
- Jaw Pain( TMJ)
- Headaches and Migraines
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Knee pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Postural pain
If you didn’t know already, Geraldton has an Osteopath - Dr Mathew Kirk - Rewind Osteopathic Clinic.
Mathew loves helping people function at their best and be pain free.
To book an appointment with Dr Kirk please call reception on 0422 221 371 or jump onto www.rewindosteo.com.au and hit “ Book Online”
Rewind Osteopathic Clinic has HICAPS so you can claim on - the - spot rebates with all private health funds. We accept Chronic Disease Management care plans from your GP also, check with your GP for eligibility.
Rewind Osteopathic Clinic
123 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton
Clinic Hours: Mon - Wed 8am - 6pm / Thur - Fri 8am - 4pm
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise due to heavy rainfall the Carnarvon-Mullewa Road and the Beringarra-Pindar Road are closed until further notice.
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 closures may cause.
If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.
Did you know that Osteopaths treat:
Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder
Jaw Pain( TMJ)
Headaches and Migraines
Plantar Fasciitis
Knee pain
Osteoarthritis
Piriformis Syndrome
Postural pain
If you didn’t know already, Geraldton has an Osteopath - Dr Mathew Kirk - Rewind Osteopathic Clinic.
Mathew loves helping people function at their best and be pain free.
To book an appointment with Dr Kirk please call reception on 0422 221 371or jump onto www.rewindosteo.com.au and hit “ Book Online”
Rewind Osteopathic Clinic has HICAPS so you can claim on - the - spot rebates with all private health funds. We accept Chronic Disease Management care plans from your GP also.
Rewind Osteopathic Clinic
123 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton
Clinic Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the Chapman River Estuary Trail located on the south side of the Chapman River between Charles Street and Chapman Road is closed until further notice due to fallen trees and embankment erosion caused by Cyclone Seroja.
Members of the community are requested to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
The City apologises for any inconvenience this closure may cause.
If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.
The Aquarena outdoor pool will receive a major upgrade, giving it another 20 years of use.
A major upgrade to the Aquarena outdoor 50m pool will soon be underway which will add greater accessibility for the community.
The much loved community asset is 50 years old and reaching its end of useful life, and the works will give it another 20 years of use.
As well as construction of a new disability access ramp into the pool, works also include renewal of the pool structure and its associated buried pipe hydraulic and filtration systems.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said it was an exciting project for the community.
“This project was proposed a couple of years ago and we’re grateful to receive $750,000 from CSRFF funding which has allowed us to review the scope of works,” he said.
“As well as maintenance and compliance works, the exciting element of this project is the disabled ramp which is going to open up the access for a lot more people in our community to utilise the pool.
“It’s a great project and we look forward to seeing it complete.”
The City secured $750,000 under the State Government’s Community Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
At this week’s Council Meeting, a budget amendment was officially authorised for expenditure of $3.6 million for the project.
A cash transfer from the Asset Renewal Reserve of $2.85 million will make up the budget alongside the CSRFF funding.
The tender for the project is set to be released in April with the contract anticipated to be awarded in May.
Works will then take place over winter to be ready for the summer season.
A public dawn service on ANZAC Day will take place at Wonthella Oval.
Community members will be able to pay their respects to the fallen on ANZAC Day with the Geraldton City RSL announcing that a public dawn service will go ahead.
Originally a private service was to be held due to COVID event restrictions, however Geraldton City RSL have reached a solution and the dawn service will take place at Wonthella Oval.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said it was the best outcome given the community’s sentiment towards the service.
“ANZAC Day in Geraldton is a much loved and well-attended event in our community and we know how important it is for people to be able to pay their respects,” he said.
“There has been a huge outpour of community support for a service to be held and we thank the RSL for listening to the community sentiment and reaching a positive outcome.
“I urge our community to get behind the RSL and show respect for the event and attend.”
The City facilitates the event on behalf of the Geraldton City RSL, and have provided significant support through money and logistics in the past.
This year will be no different, and the City are now in communications with the RSL about the format for the service at the new location.
Geraldton City RSL President Barry Stinson said it was a brilliant outcome.
“It has always been RSL’s ambition to give the people of Geraldton an ANZAC Day service like we have in the past,” he said.
“It seemed impossible to be able to cater for the masses we usually get but it’s great that we now have a solution and we hope the community will get on board.
“Despite it being at a different location, I do believe we will still feel the same atmosphere as if it was held at Birdwood House.”
The dawn service will take place at Wonthella Oval on Eighth Street at 6am. A main service will not take place this year.
The dawn service will include all the usual elements including a Veteran’s March and wreath laying element.
Community members are reminded to follow direction from all event marshals and respect COVID-related restrictions.
Dear Geraldton Residents,
If you didn’t know already, Geraldton has an Osteopath - Dr Mathew Kirk - Rewind Osteopathic Clinic.
Osteopaths treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including but not limited to:
Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder
Jaw Pain( TMJ)
Headaches and Migraines
Plantar Fasciitis
Knee pain
Osteoarthritis
Piriformis Syndrome
Postural Pain
Dr Kirk loves helping people function at their best and be pain free.
To book an appointment with Dr Kirk please call reception on 0422 221 371 or jump onto www.rewindosteo.com.au and hit “ Book Online”
Rewind Osteopathic Clinic has HICAPS so you can claim on the spot with all private health funds. We also accept Chronic Disease Management care plans from your GP.
Rewind Osteopathic Clinic
123 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton
Clinic Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Expressions of Interest (EOI) have officially opened for a lease management of the Meru Reuse Shop.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) have officially opened for a lease management of the Meru Reuse Shop and the City of Greater Geraldton is calling non-for-profits, community groups and small businesses to consider the opportunity.
The Reuse Shop, or the Tip Shop as locals like to call it, has been operated by a non-for-profit for the last three years and City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn hopes it continues that way.
“The Tip Shop is home to many gems and is an important part of our community that fosters recycling, reuse and sustainability,” he said.
“We hope that local community groups, small businesses and non-for-profits jump at this opportunity to operate the facility.”
The Reuse Shop which is located at 61 Landfill Lane, just before the Meru Waste Disposal Facility, improves material recovery and provides a low-waste alternative to waste disposal at landfill.
Under the current management, the Reuse Shop is open three days a week between 7.30am – 3.30pm from Saturday – Monday. A desired arrangement would be five days a week from Thursday to Monday.
Items displayed in the shop are available to purchase and all income from the sales remain with the organisation managing the facility.
Expressions of Interest close at 12pm on Thursday 11 February and more information is available by clicking here.
We're excited to announce the launch of Charlie Llama Music School!
Piano lessons for all ages and abilities. From casual lessons for teens and adults, to term-based programmes for school age children.
We offer private tuition from our studio in White Peak and will also be running group sessions at various schools and community centres across the Mid West.
To register your interest or to find out more, please check out our website at www.charliellama.com.au -- we hope to see you soon!
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