Councillors Corner update

TRAFFIC LIGHTS – BEDFORDALE HILL ROAD

After receiving information from Main Roads WA that the traffic lights would be finished by June 2007, we now have details that they will be completed this “calendar year”.

I should remind everyone that traffic lights are a Main Roads responsibility but I have kept across this issue because it is an important one to us all locally.

ARMADALE - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
You will all have notice the progress in the CBD with major alterations to the two larger shopping centres ie Armadale Shopping City and Armadale Central. We certainly will end up with a large range of shops to service our shopping needs. Target should be open in a month or two and Woolworths are expected to be open in December. Big W to follow in 2008.

One disadvantage with this new development is the current shortage of parking in the CBD. When the centres are complete and when the ARA builds parking on the western side of the railway station there should be sufficient car bays for us all. In the meantime, could I prevail on everyone to continue to support our local traders because they are suffering through no fault of their own. They deserve our support during this tough time.

STREAMCARE PROGRAM
The City is to continue its Streamcare Program this year to assist those landowners who have waterways flowing through there properties. Many landowners currently participate in the program but it is available to all owners of properties with waterways, even if the waterway is seasonal.

The Streamcare Officer can assist with advice on weed control, herbicides, property planning and revegetation of the stream banks with appropriate plants.

If you are interested in joining the program, please contact Corinne Omacini, Environmental Officer with the City on telephone 9399 0111

NEW POLICY and MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
There is an ongoing review of City Policy to ensure that Policies are meaningful and current. A number of changes have been made to Policy and Management Practices in recent times.

The most recent policy changes are :

• Lighting on Sporting Reserves
• Hire of Halls and Buildings
• Provision of Goal Posts and Structures
• Financial Investments
• Legal representations

If you have any questions on these or other Policies please feel free to contact either of us.

Regards,

Guenter Best 9399 4371
Bob Tizard 9497 3469