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JULY 2020 | EDITION 04 VISIT THE CITY ONLINE | southperth.wa.gov.au
Buy Local, Shop Local
Thriving Neighbourhoods
Evolve, arts, skills and culture workshops
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR COUNCIL MAYOR
Greg Milner
(08) 9474 0720
#DISCOVERSOUTHPERTH
0447 024 264
mayormilner@southperth.wa.gov.au
COMO WARD
Glenn Cridland
0438 686 175
crcridland@southperth.wa.gov.au
Carl Celedin
0424 245 314
crceledin@southperth.wa.gov.au
MANNING WARD
DEPUTY MAYOR
Blake D’Souza
0450 435 065 @lisrookie @veronicamcphail @laurispictures
crdsouza@southperth.wa.gov.au
André Brender-A-Brandis
0428 221 278
crbrenderabrandis@southperth.wa.gov.au
Life is slowly getting back to some kind of normality. The City is continuing to monitor and We love seeing your pics from
MILL POINT WARD
work with the evolving conditions as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
around the City, remember
As a father of two young children, I appreciate how important playgrounds are for our Ken Manolas to tag the City and use
local community. It was a pleasure to see the City (acting on the directions from the State 0406 456 149
Government) reopen our playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and the George crmanolas@southperth.wa.gov.au #discoversouthperth
Burnett Leisure Centre skate park. It has also been a pleasure to subsequently see families
enjoying those facilities, enjoying healthy outdoor activities and enjoying the winter
sunshine. Mary Choy
0409 917 775
It has also been a pleasure to see how the City of South Perth community has rallied crchoy@southperth.wa.gov.au
around local businesses during the most restrictive phases of the COVID-19 lockdown. @spencerlot @jessfuimaono
Like many of you, the Milner family has made a real effort to ‘shop local’ and support the
businesses that support us. MORESBY WARD
One of the positive things to come out of the Coronavirus pandemic has been a renewed
appreciation of our local businesses, and of the goods, services and employment Stephen Russell
opportunities those businesses provide for our community. The business owners and staff 0432 876 203
crrussell@southperth.wa.gov.au
that I have spoken to over the last few months have expressed heartfelt appreciation for
the loyalty and support they have received from the community during these very tough
times.
JULY-AUGUST
Samantha Bradder
The City is actively looking at ways to support both our local businesses and our 0422 117 131
community. One of the new initiatives that the City has developed is a campaign called crbradder@southperth.wa.gov.au
‘Buy Local, Shop Local’. As part of this campaign, we have established an online directory MAIN ROADS SMART FREEWAY PROJECT WATER CORPORATION WORKS
of all local businesses, making it easier for residents to find local providers of goods and An additional lane is being constructed on the Kwinana Freeway Water Corporation is replacing the old, worn pipes in the network.
services. from Canning Highway to Narrows Bridge. Visit Main Roads WA for Some sections are over 100 years old and starting to show wear
Council Meetings are usually held on
the fourth Tuesday of the month at the more information. and tear. This work is essential in order to avoid future bursts and
Our Libraries are back to support you, with a variety of programs for kids and adults
including Time for Stories, Time for Rhymes and Words with Wine as well a variety of Civic Centre Council Chambers, cnr leaks. Works in Market Street and King Street, Kensington are
KWINANA FREEWAY SOUTHBOUND – MANNING ROAD
online events. Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth. scheduled from July to September. For more information visit the
ON-RAMP
Meetings start at 7pm. Water Corporation website.
All information in this edition of Peninsula was current at the time of printing. COVID-19 Main Roads WA has begun construction of the southbound
is an evolving situation and certain events and schedules maybe impacted. The City Please refer to the City’s website for more Manning Road/Kwinana Freeway on-ramp and merging lane. The STREET TREE PRUNING
provides regular updates on our website and social channels. For the most up to date information southperth.wa.gov.au. $35 million project will significantly reduce congestion in the area Are you waiting for your street tree to be pruned, or would you like
information please visit southperth.wa.gov.au. and improve travel times and safety for motorists. The project is it assessed for pruning? The City’s pruning program is experiencing
expected to be completed by September 2020. Please visit the delays due to the amount of damage sustained during recent
Main Roads WA website for more information. storms. The City and its contractors are working hard to catch up
and would like to thank you for your patience.
ROAD WORKS
Rehabilitation works include road resurfacing, replacement of
This publication is printed on 30% recycled paper and made
street kerbing on same alignment, replacement/installation of For more information and updates on works in the City,
up from elemental chlorine free bleached pulp which is PEFC™ We acknowledge and pay our respects to
stormwater drainage structures and replacement signage and visit southperth.wa.gov.au/works.
certified sourced from sustainably managed sources. It is the traditional custodians of this land, the
manufactured by an ISO 14001 certified mill. Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation and
road markings.
their Elders past, present and future.
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CITY PROJECTS CITY PROJECTS
SANDON PARK FORESHORE RECREATION AND AQUATIC
10,000 native sedges and rushes have been planted along
the Sandon Park Foreshore in Salter Point to enhance FACILITY
the habitat of the area’s significant bird population and Work is progressing on the Stage 1 Project Definition and Business Case for
improve biodiversity for the Canning River ecosystem. the Recreation and Aquatic Facility (RAF), to be located at Collier Park Golf
The region is home to 42 different species of native birds, Course in Como.
including the Common Sandpiper, Common Greenshank As part of the business case procurement process, the City has met with
and Caspian Turn, which are protected. The area is also key sporting stakeholders within and adjacent to the City including Curtin
home to the iconic Black Swan. University, to explore and identify partnership opportunities. The basis for
The City received a grant from the Federal Government’s proceeding with the business case is the potential for appropriate levels of
Community Environment Program to help fund the funding and tenant mix.
extension of the sedgeland, which has been identified as The Stage 1 project team have been engaged and the City is working with
an important action from the Clontarf-Waterford-Salter potential funding partners and sporting entities to review operational
Point Foreshore Masterplan. constraints and further funding opportunities. A $20 million financial
Federal Member for Swan Steve Irons, City of South Perth commitment from the Federal Government has already been secured.
CEO Geoff Glass and Mayor Greg Milner joined City staff The Business Case is scheduled to be presented to Council in October 2020.
to help out with the final planting. For more information
about the City’s environmental projects visit There will be a number of opportunities for community consultation on this
southperth.wa.gov.au/environmentalprojects. project as it progresses.
For more information about the project visit southperth.wa.gov.au/RAF.
BAT BOXES
TRAM B15 BACK HOME The City is working to create an ideal habitat to attract micro bats
at several reserves across the City.
OLIVES RESERVE The City, South Perth Historical Society and Perth Electric
Tramways Society are working together to build a tram
Bat boxes are being installed in trees at Neil McDougall Park in
Como and Bodkin Park in Waterford to encourage the mammals
The new children’s playground at Olives Reserve in Como is open. barn to house a restored B class tram engine that once to use them as breeding roosts and maternity sites.
operated in the area from 1922 to 1950.
The upgrade to the play equipment was chosen after extensive public Micro bats are a necessary part of the ecosystem and play an
consultation, with the most popular design featuring rope nets, The tram barn is being built at the entrance to Windsor important role in controlling insect populations, consuming up
fireman’s pole, rope ladder tunnel, flying fox, double swing with toddler Park, east of Heritage House, close to the original tram to 1,000 mosquitoes in a single night. Two species of micro bats
seat, slides, wobbly bridge, large platforms and interactive panels. line in South Perth. The barn will be built from masonry have been identified in the area, the Gould’s wattled bat and
and glazing, with bi-fold doors allowing people to walk white striped freetail bat.
The playground opened last month, with shade sails to be installed
through the building and the tram.
after winter. A similar project ran several years ago in conjunction with
Construction of the tram barn will begin soon and is Aquinas College, but was impacted by pink and grey galahs
The children’s play area is the final part of the reserve upgrade, which
expected to be finished and ready for visitors towards the eating the boxes. The new boxes will include sheeted metal to
also includes a new footpath, replacement turf, trees, garden beds with
end of this year. For more information on the local listory prevent damage.
water-wise plants, dog agility equipment, seating and water fountain.
of South Perth visit southperth.wa.gov.au/localhistory.
For more information on the City’s parks and reserves visit For more information on the City’s environmental projects visit
southperth.wa.gov.au/parks. southperth.wa.gov.au/environmentalprojects.
MANNING HUB PHASE TWO • Extension of CCTV coverage within the precinct in the
laneway and Welwyn Avenue car park
The City has made a number of changes to the concept design • Provision for activation of neighbouring shops into the
for Manning Hub Phase Two following feedback from the former deli laneway
community and key stakeholders. • Retention of the current number of car bays in Welwyn Ave
The City conducted a stakeholder engagement survey in car park
February this year, which showed the majority of participants • Engagement of artist to coordinate public art.
were happy with the proposed plan. A review of access to the ‘right of way’ behind the shops is taking
Amendments to Phase Two of the Manning Hub Masterplan place.
include: An overview of the stakeholder engagement is available by
• A reduction in the number of feature pots and bollards due to visiting yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au.
technical considerations and to increase accessibility
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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMUNITY
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THRIVING The Local Planning Strategy is the first step to establishing a plan
to accommodate our growing City. The Integrated Transport Plan
will help us facilitate a safe, efficient and reliable network.
NEIGHBOURHOODS As COVID-19 has shown, some changes occur very quickly.
The Thriving Neighbourhoods program is about planning for the Others, such as the increase in people moving around the City,
need to be developed. The City is actively working to build
future.
resilience and to respond to future changes, managing long-term
The program incorporates the Local Planning Scheme trends like population growth, traffic and the need to reduce
No. 7, Integrated Transport Plan and economic development to greenhouse gas emissions.
support our local businesses through growth and change. The Local Planning Strategy is expected to be presented to
Council this month.
Growth brings many opportunities, including access to a wider
range of local services for residents and businesses. It also brings Over the next 12-18 months there will be opportunities for you
to have your say on these projects. For more information visit
challenges, including the number of people moving around the southperth.wa.gov.au/planning.
City and new types of buildings to accommodate this growth.
Economic development is a new area of focus for the City and
DRAFT SCHEME AMENDMENT we are excited to start working more closely with our local
NO. 63 - PRESTON STREET HAVE YOUR SAY ON BUY LOCAL, SHOP LOCAL businesses. We’re here to help, listen and answer any of your
questions on our current and future economic development
The City is actively looking at ways to support our local initiatives. Contact Warren Giddens, Manager, Strategic Planning
NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE POLICY P301 businesses through our newly developed Buy Local, Shop
Local program.
or Madeline Yull, Strategic Planner - Economic Development
on 94747 0777 or via
Draft Scheme Amendment No. 63 - Preston Street Neighbourhood Centre was The City is reviewing its Advertising of Planning economicdevelopment@southperth.wa.gov.au.
Proposals Policy to make sure that engagement We are fortunate enough to have a wide range of local
considered by Council at its meeting on 26 May 2020, where it was resolved to
on planning proposals meets City and community businesses and they need your support more than ever.
support the amendment subject to the following modifications:
expectations. The City has established an online local business directory
• The height of buildings on Site ‘S’ and Site ‘R’ being limited to between 4-6
The policy provides advice on consulting with containing a list of all local businesses. We have now sent
storeys
stakeholders in relation to development applications out an eNewsletter to these businesses informing them of
• The size of any shop (including a supermarket) automatically permitted in the campaign and inviting them to let us how we can best
the amendment area being limited to 1,200m² or less, about double the and strategic planning proposals. The new
policy better reflects the way we engage with support them during these challenging times.
size of the existing supermarket
stakeholders and goes above and beyond minimum If you are a local business within the City and didn’t receive
• Site ‘R’ now includes No. 17 Preston Street
requirements. the information, please get in touch.
• Additional provisions to further protect access to light and outlook (views)
from adjoining properties. The last major review of the policy was in 2016. If you are a resident, you can support local business by
The amendment along with Council’s recommendation have been forwarded For more information and to have your say visit buying local. Look out for the new Buy Local, Shop Local
to the Western Australian Planning Commission(WAPC). The WAPC will yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au. stickers in business windows around the City and you
consider the Council’s recommendations before the Minister for Planning could win a shopping bag.
determines the amendment. Feedback closes 4pm, 31 July 2020.
For more information visit
For more information visit yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au. southperth.wa.gov.au/buylocal.
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
GROUP FITNESS FRIENDLY STREETS ARE
BACK AT GBLC SAFE STREETS
Achieve your fitness goals with a range As a result of some of the measures introduced as part of
of group fitness classes commencing COVID-19, many of us have experienced the benefits of
6 July 2020. greater connection around our local neighbourhoods.
There are classes for beginners to This includes conversations over the fence, basketball
advanced, so there is something for games on the driveway, or waving to people as they
everyone. walk down the street.
• Bootcamp: Incorporating fitness The City has just launched its Streets Meets program to
tests, fun exercises, group cardio help residents plan and hold safe neighbourhood events
activities and team challenges that in their street.
will push you to your limits
Establishing connections with your neighbours helps to
• Box Fit: High intensity no nonsense build greater social capital, cohesion and community
session, heavily influenced by an safety.
authentic boxing conditioning class
• Body Balance: Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates To get involved or for more information visit
workout to build flexibility and southperth.wa.gov.au/streetsmeets.
Classes strength, leaving you feeling centred
$15 per session. and calm.
Buy 5 get Book online by visiting
1 FREE southperth.wa.gov.au/gblc.
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
or buy 10 get Thank you for your feedback on the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
2 FREE
The draft plan has been developed following the successful implementation of our
Aboriginal Engagement Strategy to provide a guide for recognising and celebrating
Aboriginal culture and heritage within the City.
The actions are meaningful yet aspirational to help us trial new approaches for
COVID SAFE APP
developing and strengthening relationships, showing respect and improving
opportunities for Aboriginal people.
PREVENTING CRIME IS Have you downloaded the COVIDSafe app yet? Feedback will now be reviewed and the draft RAP updated where required. It will then
be presented to Council for adoption towards the end of the year.
EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS The app allows health officials to contact you if you’ve come
into contact with someone who has tested positive for For more information visit yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au.
We all have a role to play in crime prevention within our Coronavirus.
community. With three simple steps we can all help prevent crime: The COVIDSafe app is completely voluntary, however, it works
most effectively when more people use it.
Step 1 – Report
Reporting crime is vital - 80 per cent of online reports convert to For information visit health.gov.au.
Police intelligence. Reports can be made anonymously through
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit
HAVE YOUR SAY ON
www.crimestopperswa.com.au. For Police assistance,
call 131 444.
PUBLIC ART
The City is developing its first Public Art Masterplan to manage
Step 2 – Protect current and future artworks and projects, and we would like to
Know your neighbours, check security, lock doors and windows, know your thoughts.
install sensor lights, keep your front yard clear of overgrown
vegetation, mark, list and photograph property and register bikes The community engagement process began in March this year,
on Bikelinc www.bikelinc.com.au. but unfortunately it had to be postponed because of COVID-19.
Tell us what you like about public art, what benefits you think
Step 3 – Check it brings to the community, as well as the different ways we
Carry out your own security audit to ensure your home and can celebrate our unique local identity through public art.
property are secure. Make it harder for burglars. This information will help inform the vision, principles and
For more information visit Neighbourhood Watch objectives of the Masterplan.
www.nhw.wa.gov.au, Crimestoppers The survey is open now and available online or in hard copy
www.crimestopperswa.com.au or WA Police at South Perth and Manning Libraries. Feedback closes 27 July
www.police.wa.gov.au. 2020. For more information or to take part in the survey visit
yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au.
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LIBRARIES ARTS & EVENTS
MEET OUR EVOLVE
CHILDREN’S Don’t forget to sign up for one of this year’s Evolve arts, skills and
culture workshops.
LITERATURE This year’s program has a range of online and in person
workshops running until the middle of August. Learn from some
CHAMPIONS of the state’s most talented artists and get hands on, practical
and theoretical advice from industry leaders and experts.
South Perth Libraries are working with some
Workshops include 3D needle felt making, ceramics, watercolour
amazing local authors and illustrators to
techniques, kids craft and comic booking making for teens.
celebrate children’s literature and a lifelong
Bookings are essential.
love of libraries.
For more information visit southperth.wa.gov.au/evolve.
This year we are showcasing Sean Avery, Cristy
Burne, Raewyn Caisley and Campbell Whyte.
Become a champion, check out their work,
read their books and take part in one of the
workshops or events. For more information
visit southperth.wa.gov.au/libraries.
COLOURS OF BURNURU AT
BOX GALLERY, MANNING
Darcy Palladino is a local emerging artist working primarily in textile dyeing,
design, and patchwork quilting.
Using nature as a source of inspiration and material, this installation
INTRODUCING immortalises the incredible variety of wildlife and bushland the City of South
Perth is host to, and illuminates the importance of Noongar knowledge of
BEAMAFILM seasonal changes and the varying flora available at different times of the year.
The textile artworks are made using environmentally friendly solar-dyeing
Stream hundreds of documentaries, techniques extracting colour from the flowers and barks of local native plants
independent films and educational which were sourced during March in the Noongar season Burnuru.
videos for free using the libraries’ latest
Darcy Palladino
online service, Beamafilm. The exhibit runs until November 2020. For more information visit
southperth.wa.gov.au/manningboxes.
You can stream movies on almost any
device with an internet connection, at
home or on the go. All you need is your
library card.
For more information visit
southperth.wa.gov.au/entertainment. DO YOU KNOW AN EMERGING
ARTIST?
The Emerging Artist Award is one of the highlights of the City’s cultural
calendar.
The awards provide upcoming artists with the opportunity to exhibit their
work to the wider community, as well as a chance to share in a prize pool
of more than $9,000, provided by the City of South Perth and generous
local sponsors.
A NEW WAY TO ATTEND Categories include:
LIBRARY EVENTS We use four online platforms: •
•
$4,000 City of South Perth Open Award
Local Theme Award
• EventBrite – to book your ticket
Virtual events, online, live streaming and webinars, if these terms • Youth Award
sound like another language, you’re not alone. • MS Teams – to host the event
• Works on Paper Award
• Culture Counts – to gather feedback after the event
COVID-19 has changed the way we do a lot of things, including • Painting Award
• YouTube – to post the video for a set amount of time after the
attending meetings and events. event so you can re-watch or watch for the first time if you • 3D Sculpture/Textiles Award
If you are new to the world of online communications and events missed it. • Aboriginal Artist Award
and you would like to learn more or increase your skills and For more information please call South Perth Library 9474 0800 or • City of South Perth Resident Award.
knowledge, South Perth Libraries are here to support you. Manning Library 9474 0822. Entries open on Tuesday 4 August 2020. For more information visit
southperth.wa.gov.au/eaa.
DO YOU GET GRUMPY
WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW
WHAT’S GOING ON?
There’s always something going on in the City of South
Perth. Keep up to date and subscribe to the City’s
fortnightly eNewsletter Peninsula Snapshot for the latest
news, events, competitions, projects, opportunities to
comment and much more! To subscribe visit
southperth.wa.gov.au/subscribe.
COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY
How do you like to receive information from the City?
Are hardcopy newsletters posted to your home your favourite way
to keep in touch, or do you prefer social media, website updates or
eNewsletters sent to your inbox?
We’re inviting residents and ratepayers, aged 14 years or older, to take
part in the City’s 2020 Communications Survey. Your feedback will help
us to explore the most effective ways to communicate with you on
local issues, projects and services.
Complete the survey before Friday 31 July 2020 and go into the
draw for your chance to WIN one of these City of South Perth suburb
umbrellas. To take part visit yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au.
City facility opening hours have changed due to COVID-19. To view the current opening hours, please visit southperth.wa.gov.au/covid.
Animal Care Facility 9474 0777 George Burnett Leisure Centre 9474 0855 South Perth Senior Citizens 9367 9880
199 Thelma St, Como Manning Rd, Karawara 53 Coode St, South Perth
Although Rangers continue to operate as usual, the Animal Graffiti Hotline 1800 007 774 spsc@bigpond.com
Care Facility is closed to the public. Manning Library 9474 0822
Manning Senior Citizens 9450 6273
The Facility will remain staffed and community members are 2 Conochie Cres, Manning
3 Downey Dr (off Ley St), Manning
requested to contact the Rangers on 9474 0777 for lost and manninglib@southperth.wa.gov.au
manningseniors@bigpond.com
found animals. South Perth Library 9474 0800
Recycling Centre 9474 0970
Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth
Collier Park Golf Course 9484 1666 Cnr Hayman Rd & Thelma St, Como
southperthlib@southperth.wa.gov.au
Hayman Rd, Como enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
Old Mill 9367 5788
Collier Park Village 9313 0200 Melville Pl, South Perth
16 Morrison St, Como oldmill@southperth.wa.gov.au
Civic Centre Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm
9474 0777 - 24 hours a day 7 days a week enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, #discoversouthperth
South Perth WA 6151 southperth.wa.gov.au
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