MARCH COMMUNITY NEWS
Shire President UpdateWith just one month to go in this year’s Dongara Denison Drive-In season I thought it was a good time toreflect on this unique asset we have in our Shire and the incredible people who have kept it operating for overa decade.Established in 1967, the Dongara Denison Drive-In remains one of only three […]
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
To view the 19 March 2024 Special Council Meeting Agenda click here
EASTER CLOSURES
The Shire of Irwin advises of the following Easter closuresShire Admin Office, Visitors Centre and LibraryEaster Good Friday – ClosedSaturday March 30 – Open 9am to 12pmSunday March 31 – ClosedMonday April 1 – ClosedRec Centre closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The 24 hour gym will be accessible.Transfer Station and Containers for ChangeGood […]
HAVE YOUR SAY ON GAS PROJECT NEAR MIDLANDS ROAD, MT HORNER
The WA Planning Commission is seeking public comment on a significant development application for aconventional gas extraction project with processing facility, known as the Lockyer Gas Project, on multiple lotsnear Midlands Road in Mt Horner.A copy of the received application that provides further background can be viewed at the DPLH website at https://consultation.dplh.wa.gov.au/reform-design-state-assessment/mt-lockyer-gas-extraction-and-processing/ alternatively you […]
FEBRUARY COMMUNITY NEWS
Shire President UpdateI have the unfortunate job this month of informing the community of the upcoming temp closure of theCliffhead, Freshwater Point and Knobby Head campsites.From mid-April, the section of Indian Ocean Drive between Eneabba-Coolimba Road and Brand Highway willbe temporarily closed to through traffic, meaning it will be impossible to access the campsites.The closure […]
PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSURE
Please be advised the Dongara Public Library will be closed between Wednesday 13 March andWednesday 20 March to upgrade to a new Library Management System.The closure is necessary to ensure a smooth transition of data from the existing system.Borrowing limits will be temporarily increased leading to the closure dates.We apologies for any inconvenience caused.Please call […]
RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD HAS NOW COMMENCED
The Restricted Burning Period has now commenced!Permits to burn are required during the restricted period and they can be requested through a Fire ControlOfficer listed on the Firebreak Notice, which can be viewed here.Burning Periods are as follows:RESTRICTED – 1 March to 7 AprilUNRESTRICTED – 8 April to 14 OctoberRESTRICTED – 15 October to 31 […]
FIREBREAK NOTICE
The Restricted Burning Period has now commenced! Permits to burn are required during the restricted period and they can be requested through a Fire Control Officer listed on the Firebreak Notice, which can be viewed here. Burning Periods are as follows: RESTRICTED – 1 March to 7 April UNRESTRICTED – 8 April to 14 October RESTRICTED […]
SHIRE OF IRWIN COMMUNITY NOTICE
The Shire of Irwin would like to advise the community that measures to control the seasonal influx of corellas will be undertaken in various locations within the next few weeks. The control measures are necessary to protect our heritage listed Moreton Bay fig trees. Community members are invited to register now for “SMS” notifications of […]
FOOD SAFETY
The Shire of Irwin is now providing a mandatory Food Safe online course free for all food businesses and residents. The National Food Safety Standard requires people working with food to have skills and knowledge of food hygiene matters. In accordance with the new National Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tool, which […]
