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Belmont Bulletin
Issue 5, September 2020 BELMONT.WA.GOV.AU
Belmont Hub
Opens 12 October
New Website Sneak Peak Inside Seniors Exercise
Launched Belmont Hub Park A First
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Your City of Belmont
Councillors
EAST WARD:
Cr Phil Marks (Mayor)
P: 9277 4919
M: 0417 998 229
E: crmarks@belmont.wa.gov.au
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
A: 4 /12 Tanunda Drive, Rivervale 6103
Cr Phil Marks was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 1999. He was elected Mayor in
2011 and his term expires on 21 October 2023. Cr Phil Marks is a member of the following
committees/groups:
• Aboriginal Advisory Group • M
etro Central Joint • S tanding Committee
• Belmont Trust Development Assessment (Community Vision)
Panel ( JDAP) • S tanding Committee
• B
elmont Retirement
Villages Board of • P
erth Airports (Environmental)
Management (Inc) Municipalities • Swan River Trust
Group Inc (PAMG)
• Executive Committee • W
A Local Government
• Public Art Advisory Panel Association East
• S tanding Committee
(Audit and Risk)
Metropolitan Zone SOUTH WARD:
Cr Jenny Davis
Cr Margie Bass
P: 9478 1352
P: 9277 9504
M: 0413 579 390
M: 0423 768 760
E: crdavis@belmont.wa.gov.au
E: crbass@belmont.wa.gov.au
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
(Term expires 21 October 2023)
A: 3 82 Belmont Avenue, Kewdale WA 6105
A: 7 7 Keymer Street, Belmont 6104
Cr Margie Bass was first elected to the City of Belmont Council in 1996 and served Cr Jenny Davis was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2017. Her term expires on
until 2007. She was re-elected in 2011 and her term expires on 21 October 2023. 16 October 2021. Cr Jenny Davis is a member of the following committees/groups:
Cr Margie Bass is a member of the following committees/groups: • A
ccess and Inclusion • Executive Committee • S tanding Committee
• Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Audit and Risk) Advisory Group • Public Art Advisory Panel (Audit and Risk)
• Belmont Trust
Cr Bernie Ryan Cr Janet Powell
M: 0418 941 328 P: 9277 3915
E: c rryan@belmont.wa.gov.au M: 0407 277 391
(Term expires 16 October 2021) E: crpowell@belmont.wa.gov.au
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
A: 4 4 Lyall Street, Redcliffe 6104
A: 6 2 Treave Street, Cloverdale 6105
Cr Bernie Ryan was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2013. His term expires on
Cr Janet Powell was elected to the City of Belmont council in 2001. Her term expires on
16 October, 2021. Cr Bernie Ryan is a member of the following committees/groups:
16 October, 2021. Cr Janet Powell is a member of the following committees/groups:
• A
irport Consultative Environment • S tanding Committee (Environmental)
and Sustainability Group • A
ge Friendly Advisory • C
ultural Diversity • Executive Committee
• W
A Local Government Association Group Advisory Group
• B
elmont Trust East Metropolitan Zone • S tanding Committee
• Belmont Trust • E astern Metropolitan (Community Vision)
• S tanding Committee (Community Vision)
Regional Council
WEST WARD:
Cr Steve Wolff
Cr George Sekulla JP
M: 0401 822 553
(Deputy Mayor)
E: crwolff@belmont.wa.gov.au
M: 0431 963 660 (Term expires 21 October 2023)
E: crsekulla@belmont.wa.gov.au A: 244 Surrey Road, Kewdale 6105
(Term expires 16 October 2021)
A: P
O Box 1010 Cloverdale WA 6985 Cr Steve Wolff was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2007. His term expires on
21 October 2023. Cr Steve Wolff is a member of the following committees/groups:
Cr George Sekulla was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2017 and elected as • Belmont Trust • Executive Committee
Deputy Mayor in 2019. His term expires on 16 October 2021. Cr George Sekulla is a
member of the following committees/groups: • E ast Metropolitan • S tanding Committee
Regional Council (Environmental)
• Aboriginal Advisory Group • Executive Committee • W
A Local Government
• B
elmont Sister City • Standing Committee Association East
Association (Inc) (Audit and Risk) Metropolitan Zone
• Belmont Trust
Cr Robert Rossi JP
M: 0408 693 584
Cr Lauren Cayoun
E: crrossi@belmont.wa.gov.au
P: 9361 0719 (Term expires 21 October 2023)
M: 0416 380 633 A: 9 Wheatley Street, Kewdale 6105
E: crcayoun@belmont.wa.gov.au
(Term expires 16 October 2021) Cr Robert Rossi was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2003. His term expires on
21 October 2023. Cr Robert Rossi is a member of the following committees/groups:
A: 2 9 Surrey Road, Rivervale 6103
• Belmont Trust • M
etro Central Joint • W
A Local Government
• B
elmont Museum Development Association Member
Cr Lauren Cayoun was elected to the City of Belmont Council in 2013. Her term expires Assessment Panel ( JDAP) – National Trust of WA
on 16 October 2021. Cr Lauren Cayoun is a member of the following committees/groups: Advisory Group
• B
elmont Retirement • S tanding Committee
• Belmont Trust • Standing Committee (Environmental) (Community Vision)
Villages Board of
Management (Inc)
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Mayor’s Message
Welcome to another edition of the Belmont Bulletin.
I am sure you will agree that 2020 to date has been one of
the most challenging years in recent history. I am also pleased to advise, that the construction of
Councillors are acutely aware that many in our community Belmont Hub is due to be delivered on budget which is
have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and have quite an achievement.
endeavoured to provide the support our community The City is grateful for the significant grants received from
expects during these unprecedented times. the Australian Government and the State Government
That’s why the City introduced the Hardship Policy through Lotterwest towards the project. While the City’s
COVID-19, as well as a raft of other measures to assist financial contribution to Belmont Hub, has been managed
community members. I encourage those of you affected from within existing reserves built up through sound
to take advantage of this help. financial management over many years.
We hope you will agree that Council has dealt with this Only Ruth Faulkner Library and Belmont Museum and
difficult situation in a way that helps those in need while Placemaking staff will move into Belmont Hub, all others
remaining financially responsible. will remain in the Civic Centre along with rates, cashier
and information services.
While all this has been going on, the City’s staff have
remained focussed on delivering your new community And finally for those of you who are wondering, the City
centre – Belmont Hub. I am pleased to advise that on is currently investigating options with the view of using the
12 October the doors to this state-of-the-art community old library space as a temporary community pop up space
asset will open. in 2021.
Belmont Hub is a modern multi-purpose, cross- I look forward to seeing you at our wonderful new
generational community building featuring a library over Belmont Hub in October.
two levels, digital hub and multi-media recording studio, For a sneak peak at more photos from inside Belmont
seniors hub, state-of-the-art museum, office space for Hub turn to page 4 and 5 of this edition of the Bulletin.
community service organisation providers and much
more. Belmont Hub is a community-owned facility and Cr Phil Marks
open to everyone. Mayor
New Look Belmont Bulletin
We hope you like the refreshed design of the Belmont Like you, the City cares about the environment, that’s why
Bulletin – it reflects the look of the City’s exciting Belmont Bulletin is now printed on 100 per cent recycled
new website. content paper. The paper is also FSC Certified.
The City of Belmont prides itself on providing quality The Bulletin is wrapped in oxo-biodegradable plastic which
publications to its residents - and one example of this is breaks down and absorbs naturally into the environment.
the Belmont Bulletin. Wrapping ensures that the publication is identifiable among
other items delivered to post boxes and protects it from the
Packed with information, the Bulletin is a great source of
elements. This is especially important when using recycled
news and information and is delivered to every resident
paper which can break down easily when wet.
in the City of Belmont. According to the City’s most
recent Catalyse Community Perceptions Survey, residents If you know someone who isn’t receiving the Bulletin,
confirmed that despite the growth of accessing online please encourage them to contact the City on 9477 7247.
resources many would still prefer to continue receiving
Electronic copies of the Belmont Bulletin are also available
information via the Belmont Bulletin.
on the City’s website www.belmont.wa.gov.au.
The City of Belmont’s method of distributing the Belmont
Bulletin to residents is via Australia Post and Salmat as
unaddressed mail. As the content is from the City to its
community, it is deemed to be ‘official correspondence’
and must be delivered to all households including those
displaying ‘no junk mail’ signs or stickers. The City’s
contractor uses a walker network to distribute the
Bulletin which is creating jobs for local people.
belmont.wa.gov.au 3
Your Community Centre Belmont Hub
To Open 12 October
Selected features of Belmont Hub include:
Senior Citizens Hub: Community Service Organisations:
Access to Citizens Centre including activity room Dedicated and flexible office space for community service
(ground floor). organisations providers with Central communal breakout
space (second floor).
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Ruth Faulkner Library: Belmont Museum:
Dedicated children’s area (ground floor) State of the art museum with climate-controlled
displays including the Hampton’s Cheeses
(first floor)
The community’s new building – Belmont Hub at 213 Wright Street
is set to open 12 October.
Belmont Hub is a modern multi-purpose, cross generational building
with flexible and adaptable spaces. It is a landmark building with a
unique architectural style, façade treatment and prominent location
on Wright Street.
Belmont Hub features a library over two levels, digital hub, senior
citizens hub, enhanced museum, and much more.
On 28 August Ruth Faulkner Library closed its doors in its current
location to enable the transition to its new home in Belmont Hub.
The existing Civic Centre will continue to house the administration
offices, rates enquiries, cashier and the Council Chambers.
This community-focused building is supported with significant Library Shop:
grant funding from the Australian Government and the The Artist’s Place (ground floor):
State Government amounting to approximately $13.7 Million. Showcasing new and emerging artists.
Environmentally Sustainable Public artwork:
Designed to achieve a 5 Star Green Star as-built rating Paths of Many by Stuart Green internal and external
with 100kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system public artwork. Internal artwork suspended in the
ground floor entry void.
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City Launches New Mobile Friendly Website
The City of Belmont is proud to have launched a new Looking for local services or groups? The Community
mobile-friendly website for our community. Directory will provide a comprehensive searchable list
of local community service providers.
The enhanced website is accessible on mobile, tablet
and desktop and offers a wide range of new content Enter your address into the Explore Your Neighbourhood
and features. search bar to find your next bin collection date, who is
your local Councillor, and a map of playgrounds and places
To enable you to find content faster, the website
of interest near you.
features an enhanced predictive search function.
The website has been meet designed to meet the accessibility
The new Events Calendar will put you in touch with
WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
the City’s exciting range of programs and events and
allows you to filter by area of interest and date. Visit the website at the same address – www.belmont.wa.gov.au
Historic Occasion as City of Belmont Names Freeman
Former City of Belmont Deputy Mayor, and current Returned celebrations, with his actions contributing to the success of
and Services League City of Belmont Sub-Branch President the 2014-2015 upgrade of the Belmont War Memorial in
Alan Richardson, was made a Freeman of the City of Faulkner Park.
Belmont at the Council’s Ordinary Council Meeting on 28 July.
He was presented with the Medal of the Order of Australia
Mr Richardson becomes only the sixth person to have in 2013, and his service to the community continues today
received this honour which is bestowed on individuals who as a Justice of the Peace.
have made an outstanding contribution to local government
and the community.
Mr Richardson was a City of Belmont Councillor for the
West Ward for 16 years and during this time served two
terms as Deputy Mayor in 1996 and 2003, before his time on
Council ending in 2005.
Mr Richardson represented the City of Belmont on a range
of working groups, and at the Western Australian Local
Government Association, which resulted in him being
presented with a Distinguished Service Award in recognition
of his contribution.
He has a long and distinguished involvement with the
Returned and Services League of Australia, and is currently
the President of City of Belmont Sub-Branch. He also played City of Belmont Mayor Cr Phil Marks with new Freeman
a significant role in the City’s ANZAC Centenary of the City Alan Richardson.
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Seniors Exercise Park A First for City
Seniors in the City of Belmont can now take part in exercise seniors exercise equipment allowed for people to do exercise
independently or with others whenever they wish to after a outdoors with others whenever they wanted to.
Seniors Exercise Park was installed at Harman Park in Belmont.
“Research by the City of Belmont’s Seniors and Disability
The Seniors Exercise Park has a range of outdoor exercise Engagement Officer discovered that seniors exercise
equipment designed specifically for older people to help equipment had been developed by a Victorian council allowing
improve balance, strength, functional movement and a range the City to benefit from their experience to provide this
of motion and mobility for joints. opportunity to our own residents,” he said.
“The City’s Age-Friendly Belmont Plan focuses on ensuring the The equipment for the Seniors Exercise Park was purchased
City is a place to age well and that residents are able to stay with State Government grant funding, and is fittingly located
living at home independently for as long as possible,” City of next to the Harman Park Community Centre enabling clients
Belmont Chief Executive Officer John Christie said. attending the Centre’s Day Club easy access.
“When the City undertook community engagement with older Joyce Kilfoyle from Belmont said the equipment was
residents on the Plan, it was noted from conversations that marvellous.
seniors said there was little motivation to do exercise at home
“It’s not too hard but really good for balance and exercise, and
and most preferred doing activities with others. People also
it really makes you use your brain. Some of the equipment you
shared that they loved the open spaces in the City of
really need to think,” Mrs Kilfoyle said.
Belmont,” Mr Christie said.
“It’s fantastic, one of the best things the City of Belmont has
“The City supports a number of activities such as walking
done for its seniors... I come down and use it twice a week.”
groups and exercise programs, however the idea of installing
On The Roads
For a full list of all upcoming roads, drainage and footpath projects refer to the Roads and Roadworks page of our website at
www.belmont.wa.gov.au
Road, Drainage and Footpath Works
Location Section Description of Works
President Street Jeffrey Street to Pritchard Street Asphalt overlay
Bradford Street Hazelhurst Street to Chilver Street Asphalt overlay
Mackay Street Hazelhurst Street to Chilver Street Asphalt overlay
Epsom Avenue Dray Court to 167 Epsom Avenue Asphalt overlay
Fulham Street Cemy Place to Surrey Road Footpath upgrade
Kooyong Road Macey Place to Francisco Street New footpath installation
Hay Road Fauntleroy Avenue to Asphalt Path New footpath installation
Containers for Change Scheme launches 1 October 2020
On 1 October 2020, Containers for Change will launch in Western Australia. The scheme lets you cash in eligible containers
for 10 cents each. WA uses more than 1.3 billion eligible drink containers each year. You will soon have the chance to make a
change and earn cash at the same time.
For information about eligible containers and where to take them, visit mytomra.com.au/belmont
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2020/2021 Rates Have Been Issued
The 2020/2021 Rates were issued dated 24 August 2020. If you have not
received them yet, please contact the Rates department as soon as possible
so a copy can provided.
Once again the City is offering a 5% discount for rates paid in full (option 1)
by the due date. This will be strictly adhered to so please ensure payment is
received by close of business on 29 September 2020.
Option 1 One Discounted Payment
Issue Date 24 August 2020 Due Date 29 September 2020
Option 2 Two Instalments
Issue Date 24 August 2020 Due Date 29 September 2020
Issue Date 30 December 2020 Due Date 1 February 2021
Option 3 Four Instalments
Issue Date 24 August 2020 Due Date 29 September 2020
Issue Date 2 November 2020 Due Date 30 November 2020
Issue Date 30 December 2020 Due Date 1 February 2021
Issue Date 4 March 2021 Due Date 1 April 2021
Please note that the first instalment must be received by the due date to be eligible for the instalment options shown
on your rate notice. Postal delays will not be accepted as a reason for late payment.
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the capacity of people allowed in the City’s Civic Centre is limited.
We recommend that where possible you utilise some of our other payment methods to pay your rates this year.
Financial Hardship - Pensioner and
Requests for Alternative Senior’s concessions
Payment Arrangements The State Government fund seniors and pensioners
concessions. If you are already registered this will show
We understand that this year has been like no other and on your rate notice.
Council is here if you are in financial hardship due to either
COVID-19 or other reasons. If you are unable to pay the If you have had any change in circumstances or received
rates other than by the methods above, please contact our a new type of card, please contact the Rates department.
Rates department on 9477 7222 to discuss. If you require a new application to be completed,
For more information regarding the Hardship Policy contact the Water Corporation on 1300 659 951
and to see if you are eligible visit the City’s website or register online at www.watercorporation.com.au.
at www.belmont.wa.gov.au/rates
See Something Say
Something Bin Wraps
More than 60 See Something Say Something bin stickers
have been installed around the City to remind residents
of the importance of reporting and how to.
Remember if you See Something,
Say Something – Police can be
contacted on 131 444 (or 000
for emergencies) and the City’s
Community Watch on 1300 655 011.
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Registrations for CountUSin
Round 20 now open
Registrations for CountUSin Round 20 starting 12 October are now open.
This 10 week healthy lifestyle program is available to residents who do not
work full time and who are interested in making improvements to their
health and wellbeing. The program consists of two group gym based
exercise sessions and alternating cooking and outdoor fitness sessions each
week led by experienced health professionals.
The cost to participate in the upcoming program is $11.10 per week.
Included in this price is full access to Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre facilities
including gymnasium, swimming pool and group fitness classes outside of
program hours.
Come along and learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget, gradually
build your fitness and endurance safely whilst having fun in a group setting.
For more information or to register contact our Healthy Communities
Officers on 9477 7438 or email CountUSin@belmont.wa.gov.au
Memory Café
The Belmont Memory Café has started again with our regular monthly
catch ups happening the first Wednesday of each month. If you are
living with dementia or caring for someone who is, come along and
join us for a regular meetup in a friendly venue to share experiences
and meet old and new friends.
The Memory Café is held at the Tavolo Café from 10.30am to 12noon
(located in the Reading Cinema Complex, Knutsford Avenue, Belmont).
Upcoming café sessions for 2020: Wednesday 7 October, 4 November
and 2 December.
No need to book just drop in, however if you want to learn more
about the Café please phone 9477 7442.
Healthy Minds: Women’s
Wellness Support Sessions
These sessions are being run for women from multicultural communities
who wish to learn more about mental wellness and how to access support.
They will run over four Thursday sessions: 15 October, 22 October,
29 October, and 5 November 2020 at Forster Park Main Hall.
For more information please contact the City’s Cultural Engagement
Officer community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or 9477 7453.
Council of the Ageing - The At Home Guide
A new printed resource has been developed to provide older West Australians with tips on how to live well at home.
This comprehensive guide ensures that people who are not ‘online’ can still get the information they need.
Come along and meet our Council of Ageing team who will ‘walk’ you through the guide while enjoying
a morning tea.
When: 10am – 12 noon, 6 October 2020
Where: Forster Park Community Centre – Main Hall
Corner Abernethy Road and Keane Street, Cloverdale
Please phone 9477 7149 to book.
belmont.wa.gov.au 9
Shop and support local
The City of Belmont supports our local businesses during these tough
times, and we encourage our community to support local as well.
Jump online to the City of Belmont’s local business directory
#BeConnectedBusiness to find a local operator to support.
#BeConnectedDirectory includes a listing and map for easy access
to services, offers and website/ Facebook information.
If you are a business in the City of Belmont and you are not yet registered
please add yourself to our listing and map. Let’s all show our support for
our local businesses.
Further details for this service and for assistance from the City of
Belmont please contact the Economic and Community Development
Team on 9477 7132 or email business@belmont.wa.gov.au .
Belmont Business COVID City of Belmont supports
Innovation Grants Awarded 27th Belmont & Western
Three local businesses have successfully secured one of the Australia Small Business
City’s first COVID-19 Business Innovation Grants of up to
$2000. Jasmat Steel Fabrications, Ora 24/7 Gym and Tavolo
Awards 2020
Restaurant are the first successful recipients. The City of Belmont is proud to be
Jasmat Steel Fabrication intends to expand their business by a major sponsor of the Belmont
adding an on-site plasma cutting operation, alongside their Small Business Awards. With a focus
current steel fabrication section. Ora24/7 aims to innovate on establishing and maintaining a
with more services by offering a coffee takeaway window to progressive business community and recognising quality
diversify and grow their business. and excellence in our community, the City of Belmont is
Tavolo Restaurant’s Tavolo to Your Table Meal Delivery sponsoring the Best New Business Award. If you are, or know
Service’ aims to deliver ready to heat and eat meals for those a new business in Belmont now is the time to nominate them
that have been avoiding the shops as a result of COVID-19, on or view www.belmontbec.com/awards
or families who are time poor but want to eat wholesome Nominations close on 26 October 2020, and winners will
meals instead of takeaways. be announced on 26 November 2020.
For more information about the City’s Innovation Grants
visit Belmont Connect at connect.belmont.wa.gov.au/business1.
NAIDOC Community Awards
Nominations Now Open
The City of Belmont NAIDOC Community Awards recognise personal
achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members
over the past 12 months.
Nominations are now invited to acknowledge resident achievements in the
fields of Visual Arts, Community Service and Sports, Education, Business,
Culture and Music or Performing Arts.
Nominees must be a resident of the City of Belmont, work in or attend
an educational institution or participate in an organisation within the
City of Belmont.
The Award recipient will be announced during the NAIDOC Flag
Raising Ceremony on Monday, 9 November 2020.
Further details for this service and for assistance from the City of
Belmont please contact the Economic and Community Development Team
on 9477 7132 or email community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au
10 BELMONT BULLETINLeisure Programs
As the weather is warming up it is the perfect time to get active outdoors. Join us for:
Event Location Time Dates Cost
Seniors ‘Come and Try’ Harman Park Harman Park 9:30am –10:30am Thursdays FREE
Outdoor Exercise Equipment Sydenham St, 24 September –
Cloverdale 15 October, 2020
6 week Outdoor Fitness Sessions Redcliffe Park 9am – 10am Saturdays FREE
Grand Pde, Redcliffe 17 October –
21 November, 2020
For tickets and for more information, visit the City of Belmont’s website www.belmont.wa.gov.au
or contact the Leisure Services Team on 9477 7454 or email recreation@belmont.wa.gov.au.
Walktober – Get Stepping
in the City of Belmont!
Walktober is the perfect month to get your steps up and explore our City.
Walking is a great form of exercise and is a simple way to improve and
maintain physical and mental health.
Walking an average of 30 minutes or more per day can lower the risk of
heart disease and stroke by 35% and type 2 diabetes by 40%.
What’s on to get your steps up?
Wandering Through Belmont Tips to get your steps up:
History – Walking Tour • Join any of the City’s six walking groups held on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Friday and Saturdays.
Date: Saturday 3 October 2020
Time: Starting from 10am until 12noon • T
ake a walk around the City’s nine (9) walking trails. Further
Cost: $5 for residents, $10 for non-residents details can be found in the Discovery section of the website.
Explore the City’s Swan River foreshore with award • W
hy not walk to work (if you live within 5km of your workplace)
winning heritage team Two Feet & a Heartbeat. See and or school (if you live within 2-3km) or walk the dog to more
hear about the hidden history and Aboriginal heritage parks this month!
of this beautiful walking trail. Discover the story of
the Ascot Kilns, the highs and lows of Ascots flooding • D
on’t have a tracking tool such as a Smart Watch or Fitbit?
over the years, and the evolution of Adachi Park from Then use your phone GPS and download a free app to record
pristine farmland to a suburban multicultural oasis. your steps such as: Map My Walk, Fitbit App Mobile Tracker
Meet at Hardey Park car park. (No Fitbit required), Endomondo, Virtual Walk and MotionX GPS.
Art in the Heart – Public Art
walking tour through the Step your way to some prizes!
City Centre Get your steps up with one of our listed activities and
take a photo, post it on social media using the hashtag
Date: Saturday 10 October 2020 #walktoberbelmont during Walktober and go into the draw
Time: Starting from 10am until 12noon to win one of four smart watches (valued up to $299 each).
Cost: $5 for residents, $10 for non-residents For further enquiries, contact the Leisure Services Team
Explore the public artwork at the heart of our City on 9477 7454 or email recreation@belmont.wa.gov.au.
Centre, in Faulkner Park and at the new Community
Hub, via a leisurely paced walk.
Register at cityofbelmont.eventbrite.com
belmont.wa.gov.au 11Ruth Faulkner Library
and Belmont Museum
October School Holiday Program:
Creative Bits and Bytes
The school holiday program is back! Join us for a range
of creative bits and bytes these school holidays. Perhaps
you’d like learn some manga drawing techniques?
Take the opportunity get up close and personal with some
adorable farm animals or have a virtual reality adventure
under the waves!
Keep an eye on the City’s website for details and
booking links.
Library Craft Minecraft Server
The City of Belmont has banded together with other local
governments to build a safer virtual world for 7 to 17 year
olds. Welcome to Library Craft – a moderated Minecraft
server where young people can build, play and compete with
people their own age.
Library Craft is a ‘whitelist’ server which means your user
name has to be listed to be able to join and proof of age is
required for entry. Once in, there are multiple worlds
connected by portals for every style of gamer – survival
worlds, creative worlds, player vs. player combat worlds, two
BedWars arenas and so much more!
Visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au/eresources for details.
Local History Photographic
Competition Open
The Local History Photographic Competition is now open all
year round! Entries are welcome for all kinds of photos from
any period in the past. You could win a $500 cash prize!
Entry forms are available on Belmont Connect.
12 BELMONT BULLETINEnvironment Events
Grab a Gladi
Date: Sunday 4 October
Time: 9am - 11am
Place: Signal Hill bushland, corner of Alexander Road/ Belgravia
Street, Belmont. Meet at Belgravia Street entrance.
Pink Gladiolus is an introduced plant that is now a major weed of
bushland areas, competing with native plants for resources. Assist in
removing the Gladi from Signal Hill bushland.
Please wear enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing and bring gloves,
a drink bottle and weed lever if available. Morning tea will be provided.
Free Mulch Days
Date: Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October
Time: 8am - 11am
Place: City of Belmont Operations Centre, 180 Planet Street, Carlisle
The City offers residents FREE trailer loads of mulch (while stocks last).
Residents must show their Opportunity Card to obtain the mulch.
In accordance with WA Transport Laws please ensure you bring a
tarpaulin to cover your mulch load and secure the load as failure to do
so will result in being refused mulch.
EMRC’s Bush Skills 4 Youth -
Cute or Creepy Water Creatures
Date: Wednesday October 7, 2020 from 10am - 12noon
Place: Freshwater Park Ascot Waters
For ages 5 - 10 accompanied by a parent.
Come and see the different creatures that like to live in our
wetlands and waterways. Be sure to wear your boots, and
long sleeve clothing and a hat.
Register at cityofbelmont.eventbrite.com.au
Fauna Nightstalk
Date: Friday 9 October
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
Place: Garvey Park created wetland, Ascot.
Join a tour to find the fauna of Garvey Park wetland, led by Joe
Tonga of Natsync Environmental. Parking will be available near the
Tibradden Circle/ Hay Road intersection (opposite Frank Treen
Memorial Park).
(Please wear enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing and bring a
torch (head torch preferred).
belmont.wa.gov.au 13Growing our Urban Forest
The City operates an annual street tree planting program to improve the City’s
streetscapes and increase canopy cover. This includes the planting of street trees
requested by residents and street trees on vacant verges that have been identified
as part of a recent verge audit.
The City’s 2020 planting program started in May and will run until early September
with the aim of planting over 1000 trees.
If you would like a street tree planted on the verge adjacent to your property please
contact the City’s Parks, Leisure and Environment Department on 9477 7257 to be
added to next year’s list.
Annual street tree planting is an important part of the City’s long term commitment
to improve urban liveability and further supports the City’s Urban Forest Strategy.
Let’s Chalk
Calling all budding artists. Share your chalk drawing skills. We’ll provide
the chalk and you can bring your talent to a space near you!
Here’s how you can get involved:
Go onto the City’s Belmont Connect page type in ‘Let’s Chalk’
in the search bar. Click on the Register for Chalk to pick up
your free chalk from the City of Belmont.
Get inspired by chalk artist Kim Shurman in videos showing
your cool drawing techniques.
Use the tips in the videos to create your own amazing artwork.
Submit photos of your designs to the City’s Belmont Connect page
as per above for the chance to be featured on our social pages.
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact
Placemaking on 9477 7249 or email placemaking@belmont.wa.gov.au
Summer sports for summer fun
With the Phase 4 easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia, a
shortened winter sporting season commenced in July. The winter season will
come to an end by mid-October and under the current COVID-19 restrictions,
the summer sporting season is expected to start in late October.
A number of summer clubs have begun preseason training and will hold come
and try days in the lead up to the commencement of the summer season.
With a disrupted winter sporting season affecting the opportunity to partake in
chosen sports, the summer season will provide an opportunity for your family
to look at different sporting options. Sports on offer include cricket, athletics,
tee ball, baseball, kayaking, swimming, tennis and lawn bowls.
For families requiring financial assistance for your kids to join a sporting club,
don’t forget that a KidSport grant may be available for eligible applicants.
For more information contact Leisure Services on 9477 7454 or visit
www.belmont.wa.gov.au
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featured in Belmont Hub
Calling all budding artists under the age of 15! Have you ever wanted to
draw your own Belmonster – well now is your chance!
Belmonster’s illustrator Cameron Aitkenhead will guide you through the
creation of Grommet, Gyro, Rosita and Timidio. Once you have practised
drawing these Belmonsters, have a go at creating your very own Belmonster.
Submit your Belmonster to Belmont Connect for the chance to have your Belmonster featured on the big screen during the opening
of Belmont Hub, or even the chance to have your creation brought to life by Cameron in the future.
For details and to submit your entry at connect.belmont.wa.gov.au/belmonsters to find out more.
Your Neighbour Community Grant
The City is pleased to announce that the ‘Your Neighbour’ Whether it be through a cuppa, a picnic or a good old-
Community Grant initiative is currently available for fashioned BBQ, the ‘Your Neighbour’ Community Grant
residents. ‘Your Neighbour’ is a small grant (up to the is a great incentive to get to know your neighbours.
value of $250) that can be used by residents to hold small
The ‘Your Neighbour’ Grant Application Form detailing
gatherings with their immediate neighbours.
eligibility criteria can be found on the City’s website
The main aim is to encourage neighbours to build better under the Discovery - Helping Our Community section.
relationships with the people who live around them.
If you have any questions regarding your application,
Neighbours getting together is important because
please contact Placemaking on 9477 7249 or email
facilitating good relationships between neighbours can
placemaking@belmont.wa.gov.au for more information.
help transform communities.
Restoration of Ascot Kilns Welcomed
City of Belmont Councillors have welcomed the State Government’s decision to
approve $6 million towards the restoration of the Ascot Kilns heritage structures.
According to the Government, stabilising the kilns will also provide for future planning and reuse
of the site, ensuring that the cultural and historical significance is captured
and celebrated in any future redevelopment.
Earlier this year, Councillors instructed the City of Belmont Chief Executive Officer
John Christie to write to the State Government requesting they review the land use around the
iconic kilns and stacks at 80 Grandstand Road, Ascot, with the view to restoring them as the
centrepiece of a park and tourist hub which is in close proximity to the airport and city.
Located opposite Ascot Racecourse, the site comprises eight circular brick kilns and
five tall brick chimneys built between 1929 and 1950, and are thought to be the largest such
group surviving in Australia.
Strategic Community Plan Launch
The City recently launched its new Strategic Community Plan 2020-2040. A Strategic
Community Plan is a long term, overarching strategy and planning document that
outlines the future aspirations and priorities for the community and sets out strategies to
achieve these.
The new look Strategic Community Plan is a reflection of input from the community,
Councillors, stakeholders and staff surveys, meetings, facilitated workshops and
online engagement.
The City will use the Strategic Community Plan to:
• Define clear priorities, processes and long and short-term plans;
• Prioritise budget and resource allocations;
• Direct land use, infrastructure, services and asset management;
operations and planning; and
• Inform other key strategies and plans.
Copies can be obtained from the City’s website.
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