Waterwise Verge Gardens
Verges play an important role in creating cool, green spaces for our communities, providing habitat for our local wildlife, and [...]
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Waterwise Verge Garden Competition – 2023 Winners Announced
We are proud to announce and celebrate the successes of residents involved in our Waterwise
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Melanie wins big with her vibrant verge of flourishing wildlflowers
Melanie’s waterwise and biodiverse verge garden has been crowned the City of Joondalup’s [...]
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2022/23 Waterwise Verge Rebate Program – Makeover Success Stories
The City is committed to creating greener, cooler and more sustainable neighbourhoods in the face of climate change. We are proud to [...]
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Verge treatments
Verge treatments are regulated by the City’s Local Government and Public Property Local [...]
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Verge maintenance
A street verge is the portion of a thoroughfare which lies between the boundary of a [...]
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Native Plant Giveaway
Applications and waitlist have closed. To be informed about all future environmental incentives, events and other initiatives, [...]
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Commercial, recreational and heavy vehicle parking
There are parking restrictions for residents who have: Caravans Trailers Boats Trucks Motor vehicles used in trade or business, heavier [...]
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Waterwise Demonstration Garden
Lawns are often used in home gardens and public open spaces for amenity and aesthetic reasons, however, with a warming climate and the [...]
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Obstructions on the verge
Obstructions on a verge, footpath or thoroughfare may cause a hazard to pedestrians and road [...]
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Street tree maintenance
Pruning Pruning is generally only undertaken to further the health and vitality of a tree. If there are concerns that the tree is a [...]
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Requests to purchase public land
Requests to purchase part of the verge adjoining a property The
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Bulk collections for properties with no verge
If you have no or little verge you will still have access to the bulk hard waste and green [...]
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Street parking restrictions
Parking near schools School parking restrictions are enforced in certain street locations to enhance the safety and protection of [...]
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Burning garden refuse and rubbish
Burning garden refuse and/or rubbish Burning of garden refuse and/or rubbish is not permitted at any time, in an incinerator, on the [...]
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Building services fees and charges
Effective from Monday 3 July 2023. Building Construction Industry Training Fund (BCITF) and Building Service Levy are State Government [...]
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Sowing the seeds for a biodiverse future
Environmental degradation and climate change are two of the largest environmental issues facing our planet, and our younger generations [...]
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Leafy City Program
Creating greener, cooler, and more comfortable neighbourhoods for everyone. The City of Joondalup Leafy City Program provides increased [...]
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Raising eco-conscious children with early environmental learning
Value and respect for the environment often starts with community, connection and care for nature from a young age. In a world where [...]
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Gardening for Wildlife and Biodiversity
Local sustainability superstars, Mandy and Mike Bamford, guide us through their stunning ReWild garden full of gorgeous greenery and [...]
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WA Tree Festival 2024
The City of Joondalup is excited to collaborate for a second year with the City of Stirling, the Western Australian Local Government [...]
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Community, kindness and sustainability
The Facebook group Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and Surrounds was established in 2018 by passionate community member and [...]
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Abandoned shopping trolleys
Shopping trolleys taken outside of shopping areas can be hazardous and unsightly. Abandoned trolleys often: Obstruct the road or [...]
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Tender Register
Below is a list of all Tenders and Expressions of Interest. To view Tenders and Expressions of Interest called for prior to 2021, [...]
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New residents welcome pack
Welcome to the City of Joondalup A planned commercial and residential centre, residents within the City of Joondalup have the best of [...]
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Waste bins not collected
If your general waste, recycling or greens bin was presented on collection day and has not been emptied, please call the City on 9400 [...]
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Waste Services FAQs
What is included in the City’s annual waste service? The annual waste refuse charge for residents include: Three-bin kerbside [...]
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Vehicles for sale on verges
Advertising of a vehicle for sale on any part of a road or verge is not permitted and [...]
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Outdoor eating areas (alfresco activities)
Outdoor or ‘alfresco’ eating refers to an area in which tables, chairs and other structures are provided for the consumption of food or [...]
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Street Walls and Fences
A street wall or fence is any fence or wall, screen or barrier that abuts a street boundary or is located in the front setback area [...]
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Local housing strategy – building in a housing opportunity area
All buildings proposed at the higher density in Housing Opportunity Areas must be designed having regard to the requirements of the [...]
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Property information and street numbering
Property boundaries The City’s online maps service provides a range of property information, including property dimensions and [...]
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Home open signs
Home open signs are considered by the City to be directional signage, used on the day of a home open, directing people to the listed [...]
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Roadside mulch fires and discarded cigarettes
Most mulch fires are caused by discarded cigarettes under hot, dry conditions – smouldering for extended periods along roadsides, [...]
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Residential crossover requirements
A crossover is an extension of a driveway from the edge of the property boundary and provides access for vehicles across the
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Rates FAQs
Have you recently purchased a property in the City of Joondalup? Here is some information about the settlement process in relation to [...]
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Rangers, Parking and Community Safety
Field Officers covers all 22 suburbs within the City of Joondalup Local Government area, performing a range of services to assist and [...]
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Road resurfacing and road maintenance
The City has an annual program of works to resurface roads, being the Road Preservation and Rehabilitation (RPR) Program. With over [...]
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Kiss and Drive at schools
The City will support schools in the implementation of a new Kiss and Drive facility if required by using existing parking [...]
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