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Upgrades mean more recycling in Broome
A $1 million upgrade of Toxfree and Kimberley Waste Services' rubbish recycling facility in Broome will mean collections of recyclable rubbish will be suspended between May 7-11.
The upgrades will dramatically reduce the amount of waste entering Broome's landfill site and include a new conveyor system to make hand sorting faster and safer, a new compactor to create bales of recyclable material and a state-of-the-art magnet for collecting aluminium cans.
To compensate for the missed collection week there will be consecutive collections in the weeks of May 14-18 and May 21-25, 2012.
More details here.
New Building Approval Process from 2nd April 2012
The Building Act 2011 will change the current building approval process in WA and provide flexibility and choice for both builders and consumers when making an application.
The new Act separates the process of certifying that a design complies with building standards from the administrative process of the local government issuing building approval.
For details relating to the Building Approval Process and how it affects you visit the Building Services section.
Municipal services to Indigenous communities
A workshop was convened on March 21, 2012 at the Shire to discuss the foreshadowed change in Government procedures which is to involve the Shire of Broome in the delivery of municipal services to Indigenous Communities. Forty-five (45) delegates and councillors attended plus a number of Shire staff.
The workshop heard three (3) presentations from speakers Ramu Naidoo from the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Gary Angel from the Department of Local Government and John King from Cardno (WA) Pty Ltd. A copy of the formal presentations is available at the following links:
Cardno Presentation PPT 1.4MB
DLG Presentation PPT 276Kb
Development Assessment Panel Meeting – 17 February 2012
On 22 December 2001 Woodside Energy Ltd lodged an application for planning approval for Various Works within the Browse LNG precinct on Lot 259 Waterbank Broome. The applicant elected to have the application determined by the Kimberley Joint Development Assessment Panel.
The Kimberley Joint Development Assessment Panel met to determine the application on Friday 17 February 2012.
DAP Assessment Panel - 17 February 2012 - Meeting MinutesPDF 5MB
DAP Assessment Panel - 17 February 2012 - Associated Documentation PDF 38KB
Lower speed limit to improve safety
The speed limit along a stretch of Frederick Street in Broome has been lowered in a bid to improve safety in a busy part of the town.
The section of Frederick Street from the intersection of Hamersley Street through to past Lyons Street now has a speed limit of 50kmh, reduced from 60kmh. The 40kmh speed limit in school zones still applies.
Broome Shire President Graeme Campbell said the move was part of a strategy to improve safety for road users and pedestrians.
"This is one of the busiest areas of our town and the Shire of Broome is doing everything it can to improve safety for road users and pedestrians," Cr Campbell said.
2010/2011 Annual Report now available
The Shire of Broome's Annual Report for 2010/2011 is now available by clicking here.
to email completed application forms.
Best Country Towns
The Shire was recently involved in making a video to showcase the best of Broome which will be featured on "Russell Goodrick's Best Country Towns" national television series. Please click on the link below to view the video.
