Audience: Resident

115 Fairway Circle, Connolly – Home Business (Health and Wellness Clinic)

The City has received a planning application for the above and you are invited to comment on the proposal.

The proposal is required to be assessed against the relevant provisions/objectives of the City’s Home Business Local Planning Policy. The proposal consists of the following:

  • No employees associated with the home business.
  • The business will offer holistic life coaching, teen self-esteem workshops and with the option of fitness training. It will be calming in nature.
  • Consultations are by appointment only.
  • Maximum number of clients at any one time is two.
  • Customer parking will be available on the driveway and contained wholly within the property.
  • Operating hours will be from Monday-Thursday, 7.00am – 6.00pm. The default business operating hours are 8.00am – 6.00pm, so the City is required to exercise discretion in this regard.
  • The business will operate from a room within the back / rear part of the dwelling.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Tuesday 19 March 2024.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

For further information on the planning assessment process and making a submission, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

24 Giles Avenue – Single House (Siteworks)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

As this proposal is considered to have a minimal impact on the broader area surrounding the subject property, notification letters relating to the proposal have only been sent to a selection of landowners and occupiers in the property’s immediate vicinity.

Feedback is being sought on the following elements of the application as they require consideration against the design principles of State Planning Policy 7.3: Residential Design Codes and/or objectives of the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy (RDLP):

 

Design aspect Design principle/objective
Visual privacy setbacks from the front setback area to the eastern and western side boundaries Clause 5.4.1 of the R-Codes

 

 

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Monday 18 March 2024.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

For further information on the planning assessment process and making a submission, please review the Frequently Asked Questions.

For assistance in reviewing the plans or for more information on this proposal please contact the City on 9400 4000.

250 Eddystone Avenue, Beldon – Single House (New Dwelling)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

As this proposal is considered to have a minimal impact on the broader area surrounding the subject property, notification letters relating to the proposal have only been sent to a selection of landowners and occupiers in the property’s immediate vicinity.

Feedback is being sought on the following elements of the application as they require consideration against the design principles of State Planning Policy 7.3: Residential Design Codes and objectives of the City’s Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy (HOALPP):

Design aspect

Design principle/objective

  • Reduced lot boundary setback to western and eastern lot boundaries

 

 Clause 5.1.3 of the R-Codes

Clause 6.3 of the HOALPP

Clause 6.4 of the HOALPP
  • Boundary wall to two boundaries
  • Increased boundary wall length (east)
  • Natural ventilation

–       Laundry room without an opening

–       Reduced glazed area to bedroom 1 and 3

–       Reduced openable area to bedroom 1

 Clause 18 of the HOALPP
  • Size and layout

–       Reduced minimum internal floor area

–       Reduced minimum dimension to bedroom

–       Reduced ceiling height across habitable rooms of dwellings

 Clause 16 of the HOALPP
  • Reduced setback to hardstand (parking) to the primary street
 Clause 7.1 of the HOALPP
  • Increase to blank façade facing primary street
 Clause 1.3 of the HOALPP
  • Reduced landscaped area
 Clause 11.1 of the HOALPP
  • Reduced setback of siteworks (retaining) to northern and eastern boundaries
 Clause 5.3.7 of the R-Codes

 

 

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Monday 18 March 2024.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

For further information on the planning assessment process and making a submission, please review the Frequently Asked Questions. For assistance in reviewing the plans or for more information on this proposal please contact the City on 9400 4000.

Join the Joondalup GREAT Waste Challenge

The City of Joondalup, in conjunction with the City of Cockburn and the Waste Authority, ran a series of FREE workshops highlighting the importance of being a GREAT Sort. Have a look at some of the highlights and key take aways from our workshops.

G – Gift: This workshop covers the importance of gifting items that you already own – either to charity, to swap or to sell.

R – Recycle: This workshop covers the importance of recycling only five things – cans, plastic, paper, glass and cardboard.

E – Earth-cycle: This workshop covers how you can earth-cycle food scraps and garden waste into compost.

A – Avoid: This workshop covers the need to avoid excess packaging by taking shopping bags, reusing or borrowing items and to ask yourself the right question – ‘do I actually need to buy this product?’

T – Take: This workshop covers the history of plastic, why it was invented and the impacts on society, environment and economy.

Make your pledge today on ways you will contribute to being a GREAT Sort via social media using the #joondalupGREATwastechallenge.

See what some residents have already made a pledge for:
‘I pledge to reduce the use of plastic’, Jude, Take Workshop’I pledge to teach my grandchildren’, Tom, Take Workshop
‘I pledge to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!’, Nisha, Take Workshop
‘I pledge to do more to reduce plastic usage at work and home’, Emily, Take Workshop
‘I pledge to reduce my purchasing of overtly single-use products’, Malcolm, Take Workshop
‘I pledge to reduce my household plastic, recycle correctly, and use the Containers for Change scheme’, Caryn, Take Workshop
‘I pledge to set up a compost bin to put my food scraps’, Annie, Woodvale
‘I pledge to encourage my children to recycle correctly and make sure that they know soft plastics do not go into the recycling bin’, Steven, Burns Beach.
‘I pledge to spread the word of reducing waste’, Anonymous, Earth-Cycle Workshop
‘I pledge to start a mini worm farm’, Jennifer, Earth-Cycle Workshop
‘I pledge to use my bokashi more efficiently’, Anonymous, Earth-Cycle Workshop
‘I pledge to purchase a compost bin and use it on a regular basis’, Catherine, Earth-Cycle Workshop
‘I pledge to definitely purchase a compost bin and use it on a regular basis’, Sandra, Earth-Cycle Workshop
‘I pledge to use our compost bin better and turn it more regularly’, Deb, Earth-Cycle Workshop
‘I pledge to spread the words to have zero organic waste to landfill’, Anonymous, Earth-Cycle Workshop
‘I pledge to try and do more recycling and be aware of what I buy’, Maryanne, Avoid Workshop
‘I pledge to buy less plastic’, Vianney, Avoid Workshop
‘I pledge to reduce my use of single use plastic’, Vicky, Avoid Workshop
‘I pledge to stop buying long-life milk’, James, Avoid Workshop
‘I pledge to save up my blister packs and take them to St Nic Recycle Hub’, Mel, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to educate our 4 grandchildren on recycling’, Annette, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to remove bottle tops’, Deborah, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to help spread the message’, Hilary, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to ensure that I sort household waste correctly and place into the correct bins’, Sandra, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to not waste food’, Shirley, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to think twice about buying a product that can be recycled and placing materials into the correct bins’, Maryanne, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to do my best to educate my son and his family, and to look for alternatives to individual packaged items e.g. snacks’, Susan, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to reuse items and when replacing them to buy metal and glass products’, Rani, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to avoid and reuse’, Andy, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to use more green waste at home’, Jennifer, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to strongly think about how much waste is going to be generate when purchasing items e.g. single use yoghurt packets’, Zak and Rock, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to keep learning, implementing, and sharing knowledge’, Marian, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to ensure i dispose of products with batteries at Tamala Park’, Rana, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to wash everything before placing into the recycle bin’, Meryl, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to do better!’, Graham, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to continue spreading the word – Reuse first!’, Karen, Recycle Workshop
‘I pledge to think about packaging I buy’, Rhonda, Recycle Workshop
To keep up to date with future sustainability events, sign up to the City of Joondalup’s Sustainability newsletter.
This project is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.

 

This project is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.

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 will be the most affected by the challenges they bring.

Creating a more sustainable world now and for future generations depends on education, awareness and being readily available to take action. Poseidon Primary School is achieving this for its students, teachers, and parents through many great initiatives, such as its participation in Murdoch University’s Miyawaki Forest Program.

Miyawaki Forests

Miyawaki forests are small, densely planted forests comprised of endemic plant species. These forests encourage biodiversity, maturing rapidly to provide habitat more quickly than using traditional methods. These forests also help reduce urban temperatures, improve mental and physical well-being, and help to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The ‘Miyawaki Method’ was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist Professor Akira Miyawaki as a method to help reforest degraded and industrial landscapes. An adaptation of the method involves densely planting endemic species (determined through a species survey of local forests/bushland) in a small area, usually the size of a tennis court. A typical Miyawaki forest has approximately three to five plants per square metre, with around 30 or more endemic species. Due to this planting method, Miyawaki forests can grow into mature ecosystems in just 20 years, up to ten times faster than using traditional reforestation methods.

After the first two to three years, most Miyawaki forests require no maintenance and can provide up to 18 times greater biodiversity than using traditional planting methods.

Poseidon Primary School’s Pocket Forest

Poseidon Primary School was invited to participate in the Miyawaki Forest Outreach Program developed and led by Dr Grey Coupland from the Harry Butler Institute at Murdoch University, who receives funding for forest planting activities from Carbon Positive Australia. The scientific and educational outreach program is funded by the Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University. The program is recognised as one of UNESCO ‘Green Citizens’ programs outreach programs for 2022 and was a finalist in the Australian Museum’s Eureka Awards for “Innovation in Citizen Science.”

The program offers a practical, hands-on learning experience where children can plant and monitor their own forest as it matures. Students also investigate the local wildlife that enjoy the forest area. Dr Coupland runs formal lessons on topics including urban sustainability and rewilding as part of the program, which complements the school curriculum.

Poseidon Primary School’s pocket forest was planted by students in August 2022. The forest covers an area of 100m2 and contains 300 plants from 31 locally native species. Species such as Tar Bush (Eremophila glabra) and Red and Green Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii), among others, were densely planted to grow fast with little maintenance required.

Coupland designed the forest to include access for the children and a central yarning circle where students and teachers can use the forest as an outdoor classroom.

  

From turf to biodiverse: Poseidon Primary School’s Miyawaki forest transformed a turfed area into a beautiful biodiverse forest consisting of over 300 locally native plants.

The biodiverse forest has attracted lots of different fauna species, such as native bees, lizards and birds. The forest is only 18 months old and has already shown rapid growth and is thriving in the small space.

Eddystone Primary School and South Padbury Primary School are also involved in the Miyawaki Forest Program with their established and thriving pocket forests, while Ocean Reef Primary School’s pocket forest is scheduled for planting in 2024. There is also a Miyawaki forest planted in partnership with Statewide Services (Department of Education) in Padbury, and it forms part of the Statewide Services Bush Classroom program linked to their Two Way initiative.

Growing environmental knowledge

Not only does the school’s Miyawaki forest benefit the environment and wildlife, but it also acts as an educational resource for students to learn about environmental science both inside and outside the classroom.

The first step for students getting involved in the program was setting up a compost system. Students learned to reduce their food waste by composting their recess and lunch scraps, and they also received green waste and organic waste from local businesses. The turf was then removed and the soil at the forest site was improved by digging in the student’s compost, along with coconut coir and a special compost tea created by Dr Coupland added to the soil’s surface.

Year 4-6 students from Poseidon Primary School helped with the planting of over 31 locally native species in the Miyawaki Forest.

 

Students from Year 4 to Year 6 planted the forest under the guidance of Dr Coupland and the Murdoch University Miyawaki Forest team. Once planting was completed, the forest was covered with a thick layer of mulch to protect the soil, retain moisture and save water.

Miyawaki forests mature up to 10 times faster than traditional planting methods. The Poseidon Primary School Miyawaki forest was planted in August 2022.

Whilst preparing and planting the forest provided a beneficial educational experience, the Miyawaki Forest also provides an ongoing educational experience for students. Each month, students work with Murdoch University team to monitor their forest. Students learn to record data on aspects including plant survival and, growth and biodiversity.

The students have learned about the urban heat island effect caused by existing hardstand surfaces and how to measure surface and air temperatures to track the cooling effect of their forest. They learned how to use scientific equipment and how to write scientific reports about their findings. They also learned about weed species and weed management, frequently helping to weed their forest to ensure it can continue to grow strong.

Benefits of nature-based learning

The Miyawaki Forest program at Poseidon Primary School provides so many benefits to students’ wellbeing, learning, and overall school experience. The students enjoy being outdoors and working in their ‘outdoor classroom,’ and they have become more engaged with environmental science activities and have a genuine curiosity and interest in the forest. Their knowledge of local native animals has improved significantly during the program, as has their ability to collect and record data. Students often visit the forest during their break times, and some also meet there before and after school. For many students, the forest is a relaxing and calming safe space.

Students’ focus, attention, and academic performance have likely improved as well. Access to nature and a view of trees has proven to increase literacy and numeracy results, alongside improving student’s stress levels, concentration, and intrinsic motivation. Tree cover is strongly linked to student’s academic performance and classroom engagement across all subjects.

The Miyawaki Forest program not only provides students with a unique, hands-on learning environment, but also bring so many cognitive development benefits for a holistic learning experience for all students at the school.

Teaching sustainable living

In addition to the Miyawaki Forest and the composting system, Poseidon Primary School incorporate teachings about the environment and sustainability into their curriculum in many ways.

“Sustainable practice has been alive and growing at Poseidon Primary School. What started many years ago as one teacher’s passion, has now grown into numerous environmental projects and initiatives that complement our student’s learning,” explains Associate Principal, Erin Ibister.

The school has a Sustainability Team which overlooks the students’ Worm Farm. ‘Worm wizz’ and worm castings are used around the school’s gardens and sold to the local community. The school also has chickens, and their eggs are sold to the community to recoup feeding costs. Year 6 students run a recycling containers program, where students place their recyclable containers into specially labelled bins at the end of recess and lunch.

The dedicated Sustainability Team are also keen gardeners who plant new trees and shrubs a few times a year, donated by local politicians and businesses in the community.

Poseidon Primary School students with, from left to right, Melissa Guy (Poseidon Primary School Principal), Emily Hamilton (MLA for Joondalup), Louise Tarrier (CEO of Carbon Positive Australia and Dr Grey Coupland (Harry Butler Institute at Murdoch University).

These great initiatives from our schools teach students the importance of living waste-free and sustainable lifestyles to protect our precious environment and prepare them for climate change.

Further reading and resources:

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Annual General Meeting of Electors

The Local Government Act 1995 provides that the City of Joondalup must hold:

  • An Electors’ General Meeting once every financial year; and
  • An Electors’ Special Meeting upon the request of 300 electors.

The next Annual General Meeting of Electors meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday 5 March 2024, commencing at 5.30pm. The Annual Report 2022/23, adopted by Council on Wednesday 31 January 2024, will be discussed and is now available to members of the public.

The order of business for the Annual General Meeting is as follows:

  • Attendances and Apologies.
  • Contents of the 2022/23 Annual Report.
  • General Business.

PROCEDURES FOR ELECTORS’ MEETINGS

In accordance with regulation 18 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, the procedures to be followed at electors’ meetings are determined by the Presiding Member. The procedures for the electors’ meeting are outlined in the Agenda and provided on this webpage.

GENERAL MOTIONS

It should be noted that any motions to be moved at the Annual General Meeting of Electors’ should be received in writing by the City by 9.00am on the Friday immediately prior to the scheduled AGM.  That is, by 9.00am on Friday 1 March 2024.  Motions should be uploaded to the online form available on this webpage or emailed to council.questions@joondalup.wa.gov.au.

Preference will be given to those electors that submit motions in writing by the required time. Guidance on writing motions can be provided to residents / ratepayers prior to the submission deadline by contacting the Governance Team on 9400 4369, alternatively a guidance paper on how to draft an effective motion is provided on this webpage.

PUBLIC WRITTEN QUESTIONS

The deadline for the submission of written questions is 9.00am on the Friday immediately prior to the scheduled AGM.  That is, by 9.00am on Friday 1 March 2024.

Written questions should be submitted via email to council.questions@joondalup.wa.gov.au.

 

Motion to Electors Meeting

That the Electors of the City of Joondalup REQUEST that council:

Fertiliser Use Notification: Monday 26 February – Friday 1 March 2024

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provide quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 26 February – Friday 1 March 2024.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon Beldon Park NPK
Burns Beach Bramston Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Connolly
Craigie Otago Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Warrandyte Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Currambine Caledonia Park NPK
Carlton Park including Currambine Primary School oval Sulphate of Ammonia
Christchurch Park NPK
Duncraig Glengarry Park NPK
Juniper Park NPK
Marri Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Melene Park NPK
Percy Doyle Reserve NPK
Sulphate of Ammonia
Iron + Manganese
Sulphate of Ammonia
Edgewater Emerald Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Greenwood Blackall Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Penistone Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Warrigal Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Heathridge Admiral Park NPK
Heathridge Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Littorina Park including Eddystone Primary School oval Sulphate of Ammonia
Prince Regent Park NPK
Hillarys Flinders Park NPK
Hillarys Park Sulphate of Ammonia
James Cook Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Mawson Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Iluka Iluka District Open Space NPK
Joondalup Windermere Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Kallaroo Belrose Park NPK
Bridgewater Park NPK
Kingsley Barridale Park NPK
Kingsley Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Legana Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Moolanda Park NPK
Kinross Callander Park including Kinross Primary School oval NPK
Falkland Park including Kinross College oval NPK
MacNaughton Park NPK
Marmion
Mullaloo Charonia Park NPK
Korella Park including Mullaloo Beach Primary School oval NPK
Ocean Reef Lexcen Park NPK
Mirror Park NPK
Ocean Reef Park NPK
Santiago Park NPK
Padbury Forrest Park NPK
MacDonald Park NPK
Newcombe Park NPK
Sorrento Robin Park NPK
Seacrest Park NPK
Warwick Ellersdale Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Hawker Park Sulphate of Ammonia
Warwick Open Space NPK
Woodvale Chichester Park NPK
Parkside Park NPK
Timberlane Park NPK

 

22 Templetonia Avenue, Sorrento – Single House (new two-storey dwelling)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed below.

As this proposal is considered to have a minimal impact on the broader area surrounding the subject property, notification letters relating to the proposal have only been sent to a selection of landowners and occupiers in the property’s immediate vicinity.

Feedback is being sought on the following elements of the application as they require consideration against the design principles of State Planning Policy 7.3: Residential Design Codes:

Design aspect Design principle
Lot boundary setbacks of the upper level from the southern lot boundary. Clause 5.1.3 of the R-Codes
Lot boundary setbacks of the upper floor level from the northern lot boundary.
Open space Clause 5.1.4 of the R-Codes
Visual privacy setbacks to the northern and southern lot boundaries. Clause 5.4.1 of the R-Codes

 

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Tuesday 19 March 2024.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, via email or via post to PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

For further information on the planning assessment process and making a submission, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

Proposed Amendment No. 15 to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 – Rezoning a portion of Lot 28 (67) Woodvale Drive and Lot 36 (95) Woodvale Drive, Woodvale

The City is seeking community feedback on an application made to the City to amend Local Planning Scheme No. 3 to rezone a portion of Lot 28 (67) Woodvale Drive from ‘Private Community Purpose’ to ‘Residential’ and a portion of Lot 36 (95) Woodvale Drive from ‘Rural’ to ‘Residential’. A density code of R30 is proposed.

The City is seeking comments on the proposed rezoning only. Concepts provided within the amendment documentation are for indicative purposes only.

Who has prepared the scheme amendment for consideration?

The application has been prepared by Burgess Design Group (planning consultants) on behalf of various owners of the site.

What is proposed?

The amendment to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 proposes to rezone a portion of both sites from ‘Private Community Purpose’ and ‘Rural’ to ‘Residential’.

Under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS), the western portion of Lot 36 (95) Woodvale Drive, Woodvale is zoned ‘Urban’ and the eastern portion reserved ‘Parks and Recreation’. Currently, an inconsistency exists between the MRS and the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, which zones the western portion ‘Rural.’ If approved, the proposed amendment will resolve this inconsistency, with the eastern portion to remain as ‘Parks and Recreation’.

A 967m² portion of Lot 28 (67) Woodvale Drive, Woodvale has also been included to facilitate a better built form outcome for future residential subdivision.

A residential density code of R30 is proposed.

How will environmental issues be assessed?

In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005, the proposed scheme amendment and associated environmental assessment was forwarded to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), who have advised that a formal assessment is not required. Their decision and advice on the proposed amendment can be viewed on the WA Environmental Protection Authority website.

In addition, Council resolved at its meeting of 25 July 2023 that, in the event that the scheme amendment proposal is approved, a condition be recommended on any future subdivision that the proponent revegetate the eastern portion of the site zoned ‘Parks and Recreation’ to offset the loss of the trees where they cannot be retained in the first instance.

Have Aboriginal Heritage matters been considered?

There are no aboriginal heritage sites or places identified on the site. Under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 no further assessment is required.

How do I make a submission?

Submissions can be made on the proposed rezoning using the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below (preferred), via an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup, WA 6919. All submissions must be in writing and include your full name and address.

Will my submission or personal details be released to the public?

The City will not publish your name and address in the Council report on the outcomes of the comment period. However, your full (anonymous) comments may be published.

A schedule of submissions, including the details of submitters, is required to be provided to the Western Australian Planning Commission, but this will not be publicly available.

What happens after I make a submission?

After the advertising period closes, the proposal and the submissions received, including the EPA advice, will be considered at a future Council meeting. If you choose to make a submission and elect to be kept informed on the progress of the application, you will be notified of the Council meeting date when it is confirmed.

Council will consider the submissions made on the proposal. As Council is not the final decision maker, Council’s recommendation on the proposal is then forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission who make a recommendation to the Minister for Planning. The Minister can either grant final approval to the scheme amendment, with or without modifications or refuse to approve the scheme amendment. The exact timing of any final decision on the scheme amendment by the Minister is unknown.

Where can I get more information?

A report on the proposal was presented to Council on 25 July 2023 outlining the details of the proposed amendment and is available on the City’s Council Minutes.

Additional information can be accessed below.

When does the consultation period close?

Submissions will be accepted: Thursday 15 February 2024 – Thursday 28 March 2024.

 

  • Planning Consultation Submission Form

  • Your details

    Please note that for your feedback to be considered, your full contact details must be provided. This information will be treated as confidential and will not be published or linked to your comments in any public report on the outcomes of the consultation. Only one submission per person will be accepted.
  • Property affected by this planning proposal (if applicable and different from your postal address)

  • Your submission

    Information on this planning proposal can be found under Open Consultations.
  • Max. file size: 10 MB.
    Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.
    If you would prefer to be informed via post, please contact the City’s Planning Services Team on 9400 4100 or via email info@joondalup.wa.gov.au .
  • A copy of your submission form will be sent to your email address.

Fertiliser Use Notification for Monday 19 February – Friday 23 February 2024

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provided quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 19 February – Friday 23 February 2024.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the city on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach Bramston Park Energy Turf
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig Percy Doyle Reserve Grosorb & Energy Turf
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge Heathridge Park Energy Turf
Hillarys
Iluka
Joondalup Windermere Park Energy Turf
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick Warwick Open Space Energy Turf
Woodvale Timberlane Park Energy Turf
Chichester Park Energy Turf

29 Long Island Pass, Connolly – Holiday House (short-term accommodation)

This application has been withdrawn by the applicant.

The City has received a planning application for the above and you are invited to comment on the proposal.

The proposal is required to be assessed against the relevant provisions/objectives of the City’s Short-term Accommodation Local Planning Policy. The proposal consists of the following:

  • Maximum of eight (8) guests accommodated within four (4) bedrooms.
  • Guest parking provided within single garage and on the driveway (maximum two cars).
  • Check-in from 3.00pm until late.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Tuesday 27 February 2024.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, via email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

For further information on the planning assessment process and making a submission, please review the Frequently Asked Questions.

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 increasing need to conserve water and cool down our streets, many people are opting to transform their lawned areas into waterwise and biodiverse gardens.

Waterwise gardens have so many benefits. Waterwise and native gardens not only save water, reduce the urban heat island effect, provide habitat for local wildlife and improve biodiversity, but they also provide many physical and mental health and well-being benefits for the entire community.

The City aims to promote waterwise and native gardens and their benefits through its many waterwise initiatives.

Joondalup Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden

The City of Joondalup installed a waterwise and biodiverse native garden out in front of the City’s Administration Building in July 2023. The project was proudly supported by the Water Corporation and designed by The Forever Project. 

The City of Joondalup Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden

Growing local native plants

The front garden of the Administration Building was previously overgrown and required regular irrigation using groundwater. The exotic plant species were removed from the garden, but the native plants, such as the existing Silver Princess tree and mature Acorn Banksias, were retained. 

The garden bed was transformed into a living waterwise landscape full of local flora species and a habitat for wildlife. Over 200 new native species were planted, such as Ground Banksia, Native Pigface and Tar Bush. A new Jarrah tree was also planted in the garden to provide shade and increase the urban tree canopy. Using all locally native species meant that the plants were adapted to the local soil conditions and climate. 

The City encourages growing local native plants that suit your soil type. To find out soil type and discover local native plants that will thrive in your garden, visit our Growing Local Native Plants webpage.  

Habitat for wildlife

The garden’s existing limestone rocks were retained so that they could continue to provide a habitat for the lizards and birds that frequently visit the garden.  

Two gabion seats, filled with additional limestone rocks, were made and added to the garden. These seats not only entice visitors to sit and enjoy the garden but also provide additional protection to wildlife from the weather and predators.  

A bird bath was installed in the garden to provide a water source for wildlife and add visual amenities. Small native birds such as the Djidi Djidi (Willie Wagtail) and the Bandiny (New Holland Honeyeater) are frequently seen enjoying the garden and the habitat it provides for them. 

Visit our Protect our Wildlife resource to find out more ways to provide habitat and protection for wildlife. 

Residents watched as the Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden transformed into a Waterwise and biodiverse garden.

Residents attended to watch the transformation while The Forever Project delivered a presentation on creating Waterwise native gardens. Attendees learned about soil improvements and techniques, waterwise native plants, weed management and garden maintenance tips for them to take home to their own gardens.

Waterwise and firewise design

Alongside the native plants that require very little water, pathogen-free course mulch was used to retain moisture and also provide visual aesthetics. Recycled rock and rubble materials were used to form the garden’s pathway, which also meant the garden was a firewire design. 

The garden now features educational signage full of waterwise gardening tips, local native plant species information, waterwise plant ratings and habitat ratings.  

Signage highlights the species in the demonstration garden, their waterwise ratings and habitat overview.

Waterwise gardens green, beautify and cool our communities. Waterwise demonstration gardens like the City’s Administration building garden raise awareness of the importance of verges and gardens as green spaces that can provide canopy cover and habitat for wildlife. 

Signage in the garden highlights waterwise gardening techniques, including soil preparation, plant selection and timing, mulching and watering tips.

Why Waterwise biodiverse gardening?

Whether it’s your verge, entire front garden or just a small garden bed around the side of your house, implementing a waterwise and biodiverse garden has so many huge benefits.

  • You will save water.
  • You will save time maintaining your garden. Waterwise native gardens often require less weeding, pruning, mulching, and hand watering.
  • Your garden will look amazing all year round.
  • Creates a climate-resilient and long-term sustainable garden. 
  • Provides habitat for wildlife, and you will enjoy many more birds, lizards, small marsupials and even frogs in your garden.
  • Cool your home and counteract the urban heat island effect. 
  • Contributes to healthy drainage around your home. 
  • Improves the value of your property. 
  • Improves your and the community’s mental and physical health.

By creating waterwise gardens and requesting a free street tree from the City, you can help to create cool, green and biodiverse neighborhoods that combat the urban heat island effect and help build a sustainable and climate-resilient community. 

Tips and resources

Communities in-focus: A Harmony Week Celebration: Embracing Unity, Diversity, and Community

A Harmony Week Celebration: Embracing Unity, Diversity, and Community

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our ‘Embracing Unity, Diversity, and Community’ Communities in-focus event, celebrating Harmony Week. Immerse yourself in multicultural entertainment, savour diverse street food, and mingle at the sundowner with like-minded people. Get inspired by a captivating address from Lueth Garang, teacher, advocate, community leader and Auspire Ambassador.

Date: Thursday 21 March, 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Location: Chichester Park Community Sporting Facility

Don’t miss out on the chance to foster a sense of community belonging in your group or organisation. Let’s make it a night to remember. For further info call 9400 4000 or email community.development@joondalup.wa.gov.au.

This is a free event but requires booking, please book via Ticketbooth.

Fertiliser Use Notification for Monday 12 February – Friday 16 February 2024

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provided quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 12 February – Friday 16 February 2024.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon Beldon Park Grosorb
Burns Beach Bramston Park Grosorb
Connolly
Craigie Warrandyte Park Grosorb
Otago Park Grosorb
Currambine Carlton Park Grosorb
Christchurch Park Grosorb
Caledonia Park including Currambine Primary School oval Grosorb
Duncraig Glengarry Park Grosorb
Juniper Park Grosorb
Marri Park Park Grosorb
Melene Park Grosorb
Percy Doyle Park Grosorb
Edgewater Emerald Park Grosorb
Greenwood Blackall Park Grosorb
Penistone Park Grosorb
Warrigal Park Grosorb
Heathridge Admiral Park Grosorb
Littorina Park including Eddystone Primary School oval Grosorb
Heathridge Park Grosorb
Prince Regent Park Grosorb
Hillarys Flinders Park Grosorb
Hillarys Park Grosorb
James Cook Park Grosorb
Mawson Park Grosorb
Iluka Iluka District Open Space Park Grosorb
Joondalup Windermere Park Grosorb
Kallaroo Belrose Park Grosorb
Bridgewater Park Grosorb
Kingsley Barridale Park Grosorb
Kingsley Park Grosorb
Legana Park Grosorb
Moolanda Park Grosorb
Kinross Callander Park inclusiding Kinross Primary School oval Grosorb
Falkland Park including Kinross College oval Grosorb
MacNaughton Park Grosorb
Marmion
Mullaloo Charonia Park Grosorb
Korella Park including Mullaloo Beach Primary School oval Grosorb
Ocean Reef Lexcen Park Grosorb
Ocean Reef Park Grosorb
Mirror Park Grosorb
Santiago Grosorb
Padbury Forrest Park Grosorb
Macdonald Park Grosorb
Newcombe Park Grosorb
Sorrento Robin Park Grosorb
Seacrest Park Grosorb
Warwick Ellersdale Prak Grosorb
Hawker Park Grosorb
Warwick Open Space Grosorb
Woodvale Chichester Park Grosorb
Parkside Park Grosorb
Timberlane Park Grosorb

Availability of 2022/23 Annual Report and Annual General Meeting of Electors

In accordance with Section 5.55 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is provided of the adoption of the City of Joondalup Annual Report 2022/23.

The Annual Report 2022/23 was adopted by Council at its Special Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 31 January 2024. The Annual Report 2022/23 is available on the City’s website and the City’s Customer Service Centre.

The City of Joondalup Annual General Meeting of Electors will be held in the Council Chamber, Joondalup Civic Centre, Boas Avenue, Joondalup on Tuesday 5 March 2024 commencing at 5.30pm.

The order of business for the Annual General Meeting is as follows:

  • Attendances and Apologies.
  • Contents of the 2022/23 Annual Report.
  • General Business.

 

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Annual Report 2022 – 2023

Annual Financial Report

 

014/24 Establishment and operation of the Joondalup Innovation Incubator

To access tenders please go to the City’s e-Procurement portal managed by Tenderlink

Tender Number 014/24
Tender name Establishment and operation of the Joondalup Innovation Incubator
Advertisement Date 3 February 2024
Tender Closing Date and Time 1 March 2024, 2.00pm WST
Advertisement Notice 014/24
List of names of tenderers
  1. Business Station Inc.
  2. Spacecubed Ventures Pty Ltd
Contract Type Fixed Price
Award By
Award Date
Awarded To
Price Consideration (ex GST)

 

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 than 2.5 tonnes
  • Heavy vehicles more than 4.5 tonnes and longer than 7.5 metres (trailers inclusive)

These vehicles cannot be parked or protruded onto the verge and cannot be parked on the verge for more than three consecutive hours between the hours of 7.00am – 6.00pm. The exception is when a vehicle is being loaded or unloaded but must be done as quickly as possible.

These types of vehicles cannot be parked on a verge at any time between 6.00pm – 7.00am.

Heavy and long vehicles cannot be parked on the road for more than one hour unless engaged in the picking up or delivery of goods.

A heavy vehicle or long vehicle is a vehicle that weighs more than 4.5 tonnes and is more than 7.5 metres in length inclusive of any trailer.

For commercial and recreational vehicle parking on private property, please refer to the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3 or alternatively contact the City’s Planning Services.

 

Fertiliser Use Notification: Monday 5 February – Friday 9 February 2024

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provide quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 5 February – Friday 9 February 2024.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach Beachside Drive Biagra
Beachside Park Biagra
Bengello Park Biagra
Burns Beach Road Entry Statement Biagra
Grand Ocean Park Biagra
Marmion Avenue Biagra
McIntyre Park Biagra
Picnic Parade Biagra
Southport Park Biagra
Toowoon Park Biagra
Windmill Park Biagra
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig Percy Doyle Reserve Sure Green
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys Amalfi Drive / Hepburn Avenue Entry Statement Biagra
Angove Drive / Curacao Lane Entry Statement Biagra
Curacao Lane Biagra
Harbour View Park Biagra
Leeward Park Biagra
Marbella Park Biagra
Oahu Park Biagra
Ocean Gate Parade Biagra
Tenerife Boulevard Entry Statement Biagra
Iluka Atma Park Biagra
Blackpool Park Biagra
Discovery Park Biagra
Naturaliste Park Biagra
Miami Beach Promenade Biagra
Ocean Gate Parade Biagra
Pattaya Park Biagra
Shenton Avenue verge (north/east) Biagra
Shenton Avenue Verge (north/west) Biagra
Silversands Drive Biagra
Sir James McCusker Park Biagra
Joondalup
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick Warwick Open Space SOA
Woodvale Beenyup Park Biagra
McCubbin Boulevard Biagra
McCubbin Park Biagra
Phillips Fox Terrace Biagra
Streeton Promenade Timberlane Drive Biagra
Timberlane Drive Biagra
Wakelin Close Biagra

Community, kindness and sustainability

The Facebook group Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and Surrounds was established in 2018 by passionate community member and Kingsley local, Sharon Pengelly. The group has since grown to over 1,600 like-minded community members from across the City of Joondalup suburbs, where the local community share ideas about sustainable living, gardening, recycling and all things environmental!

Building an online community

Sharon has always been passionate about learning and sharing ideas with others, especially about the environment and sustainable living. When she established the Facebook group, her aim was to create a discussion forum for like-minded community members to share ideas and discuss sustainability in a positive, constructive way.

When Sharon started the group, her goal was to have a small group of people who could help with basic guidance regarding sustainable living. Sharon said she would have been happy with just 50 community members, but it has now grown to a community of over 1,600 members from all over the Northern suburbs, and some members are even from overseas.

“It’s wonderful to see so many people wanting to join and see what our community is about. Hopefully, joining our group inspires them to recreate something similar in their own local community,” says Sharon.

Sharon Pengelly, Kingsley local, started the ‘Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and surrounds’ Facebook group in 2018.

Sharon has always wanted to leave a light environmental footprint on the planet. She is a self-identified “mad keen gardener” with a beautiful vegetable garden (pictured below) to show for it. Sharon has attended courses in sustainable living, such as the Earth Carers course led by Peg Davies, where she learned about protecting the environment through reducing, reusing and recycling waste. She also attended a Sustainable Living course held by Kath Moller of Duncraig Edible Garden, which focused on regenerative living, community, environment, gardening and household. Sharon shares her knowledge within her Facebook group.

Sharon enjoys spending her time growing a lot of her own quality produce in her backyard.

Sharon’s Facebook group grew fast, and it wasn’t long before Liz Bennett began helping Sharon manage and ‘admin’ the group. Like Sharon, Liz is an avid gardener and could be entirely self-sufficient with her fruit and vegetable production. Liz also attended the Greenwood Sustainable Living course. Together with the other group members, they have all made the group the wonderful community that it is today.

Grow Free Carts

Liz established the Greenwood Grow Free cart in 2022. Grow Free Carts provides a central place for the community to swap and share excess homegrown produce, preserves, cuttings, potted edible plants, and other items related to sustainable gardening. Community members can do direct swaps or leave something they are gifting. Sharon’s Facebook group allows Liz and other community members to post what is on offer so that nothing goes to waste!

Liz and her Grow Free Cart. The cart was painted by local indigenous artist JJ Lane.

Community, kindness, and Sustainability

‘Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and surrounds’ is an inclusive online space to discuss sustainable living. The group ranges from beginner community members to experts and community groups who have a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of experience to support anyone on their sustainable journey.

The group has held and supported several workshops for its members, such as a Worm Farming workshop, Clothes Swaps, Waste facility tours, and an ‘All you need to know about growing citrus and edibles’ workshop. Sharon and Liz are excited for the year ahead, with the 2024 event calendar being full of amazing activities and workshops for the group. Future workshops for group members include cheese making, sourdough bread making, gardening, shopping without plastic and more!

Sharon with Debbie and Kevin from the Worm Shed.

Many friendships have been formed through the ‘Growing a sustainable community – Kingsley and surrounds’ Facebook group, and for Sharon that is the most rewarding part of it all. The community’s like-mindedness and aspirations for wanting to do their bit for the planet demonstrate this group’s wonderful asset to the community.

The page regularly receives positive comments from group members, such as “you do a great job of connecting us throughout the year and inspiring us” and “this is such a happy, inclusive, informative and uplifting page,” which makes all her amazing work coordinating the group worth it.

Group members have the opportunity to participate in a range of sustainable living workshops, such as Clothes Swaps by Jessica Bennison.

The group enjoys supporting local community groups and sustainable businesses through its Facebook page. Some of the fantastic local groups and businesses that have helped this group are:

Staying connected during COVID-19

During COVID-19, lockdowns and isolation requirements meant that the group was an invaluable asset for keeping the community connected. Not only was the group a social outlet for those in isolation, but it helped grow community spirit and connection. Many individuals made themselves available to others who needed help running errands, dropping off produce or even shopping for strangers who needed a helping hand. While for some communities, COVID-19 resulted in unfortunate community breakdown, Sharon’s virtual group helped people maintain connections to the local community.

Sharon’s six sustainability suggestions

Join Growing a sustainable community – Kingsley and surrounds and become part of Sharon’s sustainable community. Here are some of her suggestions to help get you started on your journey.

1. Reduce waste

Following the waste hierarchy of avoiding waste, reducing your waste, reusing what you can’t reduce, and recycling as a last resort is the most basic way you can make a difference at home and lessen your impact on the environment.

Reducing waste should be your priority. Check the packaging that comes with your supermarket purchases, select the cardboard packaging option, and BYO your own containers and produce bags to lessen your impact on the environment.

2. Reuse and repurpose waste

When reducing waste is not possible, reuse and repurpose what you have. Take your old containers and produce bags to your local shop, use the old coffee jar as a storage container, and find other creative ways to reuse or repurpose your waste. You can also repurpose your waste by joining your local ‘Buy Nothing’ group on Facebook to pay it forward or find something you need rather than purchasing new.

3. Recycle waste

Where waste can’t be reduced, reused or repurposed, as a last resort, try to recycle. Check out what can be recycled in your yellow lid recycling bin, and check out your local recycling hub for materials that can’t go in your bin. Marion Green’s St Nic’s Recycling Hub collects and recycles some items that can’t go directly into your yellow lid bin! You can also recycle waste by placing any food scraps or garden waste into a compost or worm farm at home.

4. Grow into gardening

Plant your own little patch of paradise and try your shot at gardening. Whether you use raised beds or create a container garden to grow your own produce or transform your garden into a biodiverse paradise full of native plants, each small change has a huge impact. Creating your very own ecosystem in your backyard is incredibly rewarding, and you will be supporting local wildlife!

5. Lifestyle choices

Living sustainably is a lifestyle. Start small, and you will eventually change your habits over time, and each new habit will eventually make a large impact. Trying to do too much at once will set you up to fail. There is an abundance of people in Sharon’s group who are ready to help you get started. Before you know it, you will be reducing your very own environmental footprint in your community and helping others get started, too.

6. Join the sustainable community

Come and join the community, bring an open mind and a bucket full of kindness. From little things, big things will grow.

Members of the Growing a sustainable community – Kingsley and surrounds group at a Waste facility tour.

As we move into a future where we need to reduce our environmental impact, we all need to focus our journey towards a more regenerative lifestyle in our community, environment, garden, workplace and household. Sustainable living practices are necessary to meet our needs without compromising a healthy planet for future generations and our natural environment.

Other tips and resources:

Subscribe to the City of Joondalup’s Sustainability eNewsletter to stay updated about environmental news, stories, and events. Sign up for the eNewsletter – City of Joondalup.

Fertiliser Use Notification: Monday 29 January – Friday 2 February 2024

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provide quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 29 January – Friday 2 February 2024.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig Percy Doyle Reserve Energy Turf

Sure Green Active
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys
Iluka
Joondalup
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef Ocean Reef Park NPK Blue
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick Warwick Open Space NPK Blue
Woodvale Chichester Park Energy Turf
Timberlane Park Energy Turf

City News 2024

City News Summer 2024

Special Meeting of Council – Wednesday 31 January 2024

In accordance with regulation 12(4) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 and clause 2.6 of the City of Joondalup Meeting Procedures Local Law 2013, a Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers at the Joondalup Civic Centre, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, on Wednesday 31 January 2024, 6.00pm.

The purpose of the meeting is for Council to:

  • Consider the 2022-23 Annual Report;
  • Consider the 2022-23 Annual Financial Report;
  • Set the meeting date for the Annual General Meeting of Electors.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

004-24 Greenwood Scouts Hall – Refurbishment and extension

To access tenders please go to the City’s e-Procurement portal managed by Tenderlink

Tender Number 004/24
Tender name Greenwood Scouts Hall – Refurbishment and extension
Advertisement Date 20 January 2024
Tender Closing Date and Time 6 February 2024, 2.00pm WST
Advertisement Notice 004/24
List of names of tenderers
  1. ACCESS WITHOUT BARRIERS PTY LTD
  2. BRAUSCH CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD
  3. CONSTRUCT360 PTY LTD
  4. HICKEY CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
  5. SCHLAGER GROUP PTY LTD
Contract Type Fixed Price
Award By Council
Award Date 26 March 2024
Awarded To HICKEY CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
Price Consideration (ex GST) $604,335

 

Fertiliser Use Notification: Monday 22 January – Friday 26 January 2024

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provide quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 22 January – Friday 26 January 2024.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig Percy Doyle Reserve Sure Green Active
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys
Iluka
Joondalup
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick
Woodvale

 

Joondalup Festival reveals epic line-up of performances for 2024

Joondalup Festival has revealed the line-up for its highly anticipated 2024 event, with a second Western Australian premiere secured as part of this year’s program: Electric Kingdom.

A flagship immersive experience that’s taken national events, including World Expo, Moomba and White Night by storm, Electric Kingdom will see an award-winning, jaw-dropping, public art installation of glowing animals in epic proportions erected at Hillarys Boat Harbour in the City of Joondalup from 2-22 March 2024.

Free and open to the public, the Electric Kingdom installation will become home to a magnificent menagerie of gentle giants for Joondalup Festival 2024, including the menacing Tiger, the mighty Falcon, the roly-poly Pandas, the towering Giraffes, and Tarutharu the Kaurna Skink.

An exclusive tribute to local Western Australian wildlife, Electric Kingdom will also debut its newest addition for Joondalup Festival with the arrival of the Snake-Necked Turtle. Created in collaboration with local Nimunburr Yawuru Ballardong Noongar artist Kambarni, the Snake-Necked Turtle, known as Yaakan, Booyi or Choonya in Noongar, this ‘near threatened’ little turtle is endemic to the Joondalup region.

Electric Kingdom’s premiere at Joondalup Festival 2024 adds to its recently announced WA-first musical performance, ARETHA: A Love Letter to the Queen of Soul, taking place at ECU Joondalup on Friday 8 March –  Saturday 9 March.

Along with the two WA exclusive headliners, the 2024 event will welcome an additional 14 performances scheduled to take place throughout the City of Joondalup over the three weeks festival, including:

● Pram People: Presented by Polyglot Theatre, this playful and interactive performance invites community participation through movement and connection, using the most universal of vehicles – the pram. The experience is made especially for children who ride in prams and the adults who push them.

● Living Sculptures: How the Birds Got Their Colours: A captivating performance of First Nations dance by Arc Circus Co. and the Yugambeh Aboriginal Dancers, this contemporary storytelling performance culminates the living, breathing work of art against the backdrop of nature’s beauty.

● Cabaret: An immersive performance against the backdrop of the iconic film on the big screen, see Australia’s best performers shimmy, shake and schmooze all around you, bringing the story to life and delivering those memorable musical numbers like you’ve never seen them before.

● The Tourists: Arriving in WA from QLD, The Tourists will deliver an interactive performance as they explore an array of extraordinary events popping up in the strange faraway place called Joondalup.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said Joondalup Festival 2024 will have something for everyone to enjoy, as the event welcomes an eclectic mix of performances, including music, circus, comedy, theatre and cinema.

“This year’s Joondalup Festival has been curated to bring our community a range of exclusive experiences. We have proudly secured four Western Australian premiere performances for Joondalup Festival 2024,” Mayor Jacob said.

“While entertainment is a core driver for Joondalup Festival, our team has worked hard to ensure that this year’s festival helps our community broaden their horizons through art, with select performances encompassing Aboriginal storytelling and Auslan workshops.

“We are extremely proud to bring such a vast range of performances to our City and look forward to officially unveiling them to the community in March.”

The complete Joondalup Festival 2024 program is now available to book and view online via www.joondalupfestival.com.au

005-24 Provision of tree maintenance services (Powerline pruning)

To access tenders please go to the City’s e-Procurement portal managed by Tenderlink

Invitation Number 005/24
Title Provision of tree maintenance services (Powerline pruning)
Advertisement Date 13 January 2024
Closing Date and Time 31 January 2024, 2.00pm WST
Advertisement Notice 005/24
List of names of tenderers
  1. Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd
  2. Geoff’s Tree Service Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Jansen Gray Family Trust T/as Geoffs Tree Service Pty Ltd
  3. Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Pty Ltd as Trustee for Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Trust T/as Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons
Contract Type Schedule of rates
Award By Council
Award Date 26 March 2024
Awarded To
  1. Geoff’s Tree Service Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Jansen Gray Family Trust T/as Geoffs Tree Service Pty Ltd
  2. Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Pty Ltd as Trustee for Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Trust T/as Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons
Price Consideration (ex GST) $1,213,175

 

006-24 Provision of tree maintenance services (General pruning)

To access tenders please go to the City’s e-Procurement portal managed by Tenderlink

Invitation Number 006/24
Title Provision of tree maintenance services (General pruning)
Advertisement Date 13 January 2024
Closing Date and Time 31 January 2024, 2.00pm WST
Advertisement Notice 006/24
List of names of tenderers
  1. Arbor West Pty Ltd T/as Classic Tree Services
  2. Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd
  3. Geoff’s Tree Service Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Jansen Gray Family Trust T/as Geoffs Tree Service Pty Ltd  CONFORMING OFFER
  4. Geoff’s Tree Service Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Jansen Gray Family Trust T/as Geoffs Tree Service Pty Ltd  ALTERNATIVE OFFER
  5. Sunspell Nominees Pty Ltd as Trustee for G C Dickie Family Trust (Dickies Tree Service)
  6. Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Pty Ltd as Trustee for Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Trust T/as Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons
  7. Ultimate Blue Pty Ltd as Trustee for Vikram Unit Trust (Ultimate Blue Commercial Services)
Contract Type Schedule of rates
Award By Council
Award Date 23 April 2024
Awarded To
  1. Geoff’s Tree Service Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Jansen Gray Family Trust T/as Geoffs Tree Service Pty Ltd
  2. Sunspell Nominees Pty Ltd as trustee for G C Dickie Family Trust trading as Dickies Tree Service
  3. Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Pty Ltd as trustee for Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons Trust trading as Tree Amigos Tree Surgeons
  4. Arbor West Pty Ltd trading as Classic Tree Services
Price Consideration (ex GST)

 

Customer satisfaction survey 2023

The City of Joondalup surveyed the community to help understand what they think of the services the City provides and where improvements can be made. The survey is conducted every two years to measure the level of overall satisfaction with the City, as well as assess the performance of services relevant to residents.

Customer satisfaction ratings

89.9% of customers are satisfied with services provided
97.2% of customers are satisfied with the City of Joondalup as a place to live
72.5% of customers are satisfied with the value of money from rates
82.4% of customers are satisfied with their customer service experience

 

Summary of satisfaction results

96.1% Library services 79.9% Pool inspections
93.4% Craigie Leisure Centre 83.1% Community safety
91.4% Parks 85.5% Landscaping design
87.0% Emergency management 83.9% Cultural services
87.5% Community facilities 83.1% Community development
87.0% Conservation and natural area management 77.5% City communications
88.7% Waste management 78.0% Tourism and visitor attraction
83.2% Roads 71.5% Parking and management provision
85.8% Transport and traffic management 64.5% Community consultation and engagement
86.3% Environmental health services 83.8% City website

008/24 Bulk hard waste collection and processing services

To access tenders please go to the City’s e-Procurement portal managed by Tenderlink

Tender Number 008/24
Tender name Bulk hard waste collection and processing services
Advertisement Date 10 January 2024
Tender Closing Date and Time 31 January 2024, 2.00pm WST
Advertisement Notice 008/24
List of names of tenderers
  1. Cleanaway Pty Ltd CONFORMING OFFER
  2. Cleanaway Pty Ltd ALTERNATIVE OFFER 1
  3. Cleanaway Pty Ltd ALTERNATIVE OFFER 2
  4. Cleanaway Pty Ltd ALTERNATIVE OFFER 3
  5. Handel Group Pty Ltd
  6. Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
  7. Stefna Family Trust (West Tip Waste Management)
Contract Type Schedule of rates
Award By Council
Award Date
Awarded To
Price Consideration (ex GST)

 

009/24 Bulk green waste collection and processing services

To access tenders please go to the City’s e-Procurement portal managed by Tenderlink

Tender Number 009/24
Tender name Bulk green waste collection and processing services
Advertisement Date 10 January 2024
Tender Closing Date and Time 31 January 2024, 2.00pm WST
Advertisement Notice 009/24
List of names of tenderers
  1. Alvito Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Tony Stampalia Trust T/as Incredible Bulk
  2. Handel Group Pty Ltd
  3. Hind’s Transport Services Pty Ltd
  4. Stefna Family Trust (West Tip Waste Management)
Contract Type Schedule of rates
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010/24 Bulk mattresses, furniture and white goods collection and processing services

To access tenders please go to the City’s e-Procurement portal managed by Tenderlink

Tender Number 010/24
Tender name Bulk mattresses, furniture and white goods collection and processing services
Advertisement Date 10 January 2024
Tender Closing Date and Time 31 January 2024, 2.00pm WST
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List of names of tenderers
  1. Cleanaway Pty Ltd CONFORMING OFFER
  2. Cleanaway Pty Ltd ALTERNATIVE OFFER
  3. Community Resources Limited
  4. Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
Contract Type Schedule of rates
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Creating Art to Protect our Parks – Meet the passionate volunteer group who are inspiring our younger generations to preserve the environment

The Friends of Periwinkle Bushland have successfully inspired many members of the community to appreciate nature in a bit of an unconventional way – through art!

The Friends of Periwinkle Bushland were established in 2002 by a group of incredibly passionate locals inspired to protect and respect their beloved bushland. More than 20 years later, the group is still doing brilliant work to preserve the beautiful patch of Periwinkle Park bushland in the heart of Mullaloo and inspire the enjoyment of our natural areas.

Volunteers are at the heart of Periwinkle Bushland

Meet the Friends of Periwinkle Bushland

The Friends of Periwinkle Bushland have been consistently weeding Periwinkle Park over the last 20 years, which has allowed the park’s natural vegetation to regenerate and thrive.

Amazing volunteers like Dorothy Lullfitz have done some great work restoring and preserving Periwinkle Park since the group’s establishment.

Dorothy often has locals walk by and compliment her fantastic efforts. Yet, she feels like weeding and revegetation “doesn’t feel like work” when she gets to experience the joy of finding a new native orchid and is able to free the Yellow Leschenaultia (Lechenaultia linarioides) to expose their showstopping flowers.

What also sparks pure joy for Dorothy is watching the increasing diversity and populations of birds each year. Her favourite visitors, while she restores the bushland, are the families of Splendid Fairywrens that twitter in the understorey, and the Rainbow Bee-eaters that trill on a warm summer morning.

A New Holland Honeyeater making its home amongst the preserved bushland in Periwinkle Park.

Dorothy has many favourite species she loves to see while at Periwinkle Bushland, with each season showcasing different flowers and plants to enjoy. In the summer, Dorothy enjoys the bright yellow wattle that paints the bushland, and the Hardenbergia seed pods which begin to spring out their seeds. The Yellow Leschenaultia seems to produce a few flowers year-round, displaying their bright yellow and pink colours. There is never a dull moment in the bushland for Dorothy, and the beautiful sites around her inspire her to continue the amazing work she does for our community.

The Yellow Leschenaultia (Lechenaultia linarioides) displays its bright flowers year-round at Periwinkle Park.

Inspiring the next generation of land carers

The Friends of Periwinkle Bushland have presented to schools, such as Mullaloo Heights Primary School, who have been involved in the bushland revegetation process since the beginning. This activity has been a valuable part of the school’s curriculum, with students learning about the importance of native plants and preserving natural areas for wildlife and ecological health.

The children have helped plant native flora species across Periwinkle bushland, which has considerably improved the flora condition of the park and provided habitat for small songbirds such as the Splendid Fairywren.

Mullaloo Heights Primary School students getting involved in revegetating Periwinkle Park bushland.

The Art Park

Community involvement was initially high when the Friends of Periwinkle Bushland was first established, however many of the group’s original members have moved away or have been blessed with old age. The group is now struggling to find new volunteers to keep their group going.

A younger member, Elena, joined Friends of Periwinkle Bushland, and hit the ground running with new ideas to attract new group members. As an art enthusiast herself, she knew how influential and educational art could be. From there, the Periwinkle ‘Art Park’ was born!

Members of Friends of Periwinkle Bushland get involved by running children’s art classes and creating art to be donated or sold for the group’s fundraising. Rubbish dumped in the park, such as old shovels, are found, cut and sold by the members as rustic garden art.

Some of the beautiful bookmarks and cards made by the Friends of Periwinkle Bushland volunteers.

The Art Park is not only for group members, younger members of the community can get involved too, with families gathering to participate in art activities organized by the Friends of Periwinkle Bushland. Activities include drawing bush scenes, rock painting, botanical hammer printing and photography sessions.

All art sessions begin with a walk through the bushland and a visit to the ‘Hug tree.’ The children’s art classes and activities at Periwinkle Park are teaching future generations to enjoy and protect native flora and fauna, in a fun and educational way!

Children visiting the ‘Hug tree’.

Children drawing bush scenes in the Art Park.

Visitors of Periwinkle Bushland can enjoy the painted wooden seats around the ‘Art Park.’ The wooden seats are painted in incredible detail by local artists, and they showcase some of the beautiful fauna and flora that live in Periwinkle Park. These bench seats create the perfect opportunity to sit and relax and enjoy the wonders of the bushland.

Nothing compares to the peace and relaxation of being in nature. In the City of Joondalup, we are incredibly lucky to have so many pristine natural parks and reserves that are full of significant flora and fauna. The continuation of our Friends Groups is needed to help maintain the biodiversity in our beautiful natural areas.

The beautifully painted bench seats are perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature at Periwinkle Park.

Periwinkle Park needs you!

The Friends of Periwinkle Bushland are doing amazing work, but they desperately need more members to keep the group’s efforts going. Without more people joining and continuing the work of those who can no longer participate, the group will unfortunately have no choice but to discontinue.

There are so many benefits to joining a Friends Group, including:

  • Meet like-minded people in your local area, and the opportunity to form life-long friendships.
  • Keep your brain and body active and healthy.
  • Learn new skills in gardening.
  • Experience the rewarding feeling of doing good for the community and preserving nature.
  • Access to training and workshops.
  • Work experience and networking in natural area management.

Whether you are a student, a worker or a retiree looking to keep busy, Friends Groups are an opportunity to conserve bushland  and contribute to your local community, all while enjoying nature!

Contact Barry on 0407 989 287 or Dorothy on 0498 806 182 for more information and to join the Friends of Periwinkle Bushland.

Dorothy’s tips for protecting our bushland:

  • Report or ‘Snap Send Solve’ any anti-social behaviour, such as rubbish dumping, pruning native vegetation and off-lead dogs to the City of Joondalup.
  • Pick up rubbish as you enjoy our natural areas.
  • Don’t fertilise the weeds! Pick up after your dog and be a responsible pet owner.
  • Control weeds in your garden before they seed and spread into our natural areas – learn about environmental weeds and garden escapees.
  • Join your local Friends Group to help preserve native bushland so we can continue to enjoy them!

Adopted local laws

As part of its legislative functions, Council is able to make local laws as a way of providing good governance to the community and which reflect current community standards and expectations. This legislative role allows Council to adopt a regulatory regime that may be enforced through the courts, by the issue of infringement notices or by performing other functions or activities to enforce the local laws.

The Local Government Act 1995 outlines the process by which the Council may adopt local laws. The process for making a local law provides the community with a six-week advertising period to allow opportunity for comment on proposed local law.

 Current Local Laws (consolidated with amendments)

Council has made the following local laws to assist in the management and enforcement of community issues:

Gazetted Amendments

2021

2019

2018

2015

2010

2008

2001

2000

In addition to these local laws, Council has made a number of determinations to assist it in the application of some local laws. The Register of Determinations details these decisions.

Fertiliser Use Notification – Monday 8 January to Friday 12 January 2024

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provided quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 8 January and Friday 12 January 2024.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig Percy Doyle Reserve Energy Turf

Grosorb
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys
Iluka
Joondalup
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick Warwick Open Space Energy Turf
Woodvale Timberlane Park Energy Turf

NPK Blue
Chichester Park Grosorb

Financial Hardship Application Form – Venue Hire Fees and Charges Policy

Fertiliser Use Notification: Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December 2023

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provide quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December 2023.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig Percy Doyle Reserve Energy Turf
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys
Iluka
Joondalup
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef Ocean Reef Park Energy Turf
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick
Woodvale Timberlane Park Energy Turf

 

Satisfaction guaranteed in Joondalup

More than 97 per cent of residents are satisfied with Joondalup as a place to live, according to the results of the City of Joondalup’s 2022/23 Customer Satisfaction Survey.

This astonishing statistic was one of the most notable findings of the independent survey, the results of which were presented to the Joondalup Council in December.

More than 600 residents took part in the biennial survey in August and September this year.

Key results included:

  • 89.9 per cent of respondents were satisfied with the services provided by the City.
  • 82.4 per cent were satisfied with the City’s customer service experience.
  • 72.5 per cent were satisfied with value of money from their rates.

At an individual service level, a high level of satisfaction was achieved across all 20 externally facing services.

Services with the highest satisfaction levels included Library Services (96.1%), Craigie Leisure Centre (93.4%), Parks (91.4%), Waste Management (88.7%), Conservation and Natural Areas Management (87.7%), Community Venues (87.4%) and Emergency Management (87%).

Only five of the 20 services scored less than 80 per cent.

Improvements from 2020/21 were made in Tourism and Visitor Attraction, Landscape Design, Community Programs and Environmental Health Services.

Joondalup Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill said he was buoyed by the positive results, which again showed the majority of the City’s 165,000 residents were happy with the work the Council and the City is doing on their behalf.

“It’s great to again see such high levels of satisfaction, particularly in 2023; the year our community celebrates our 25-year anniversary as a City,” he said.

“For more than a quarter of a century, Joondalup has enjoyed a reputation as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The latest results will only enhance that reputation.”

Cr Hill said the City would continue to seek to improve the customer experience and better meet the service delivery expectations and priorities of the community.

Meet the Authors – February 2024

Meet the Author - Rachael Johns

Meet the Author – Rachael Johns
Wednesday 7 February, 6.00pm
Joondalup Library

Rachael Johns is Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories, and will be in conversation with author Tess Woods to talk about her latest book. The Other Bridget is a feelgood comedy, about a hopeless romantic librarian called Bridget Jones living in Fremantle.

More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author - Dervla McTiernan

Meet the Author – Dervla McTiernan
Thursday 29 February, 6.00pm
St Stephens School Theatre

Exclusive Pre-Release Book Launch

Internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed author Dervla McTiernan will be showcasing her new book What happened to Nina?

In this emotional thriller, Nina and Simon are the perfect couple – young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home.

More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Authors’ books will be available for purchase on the night.
Book and pay online.

For more information call 9400 4751.

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 Waterwise Verge Garden of the Year (2023) as part of the Waterwise Verge Garden Competition 2023.

Melanie explains how she transformed her verge four years ago from desolate concrete and exotic weed species into a beautiful, waterwise and biodiverse garden. Now, her verge and front garden is thriving and supporting the conservation of rare species, providing habitat for local wildlife, helping cool the neighbourhood and is a place for her entire family to relax and enjoy.

In this article, we explore her waterwise verge garden to show how beautiful and beneficial it can be to have a verge without lawn, fake lawn or pavement.

We can all play an important role in creating a waterwise community and enhancing ecological connectivity within our urban suburbs, and Melanie’s verge garden can guide and inspire you to take action and transform your verge with very little water, maintenance or effort.

Waterwise Verge Garden of the Year (2023) Winner, Melanie with Mayor Jacob.

Celebrating waterwise and biodiverse gardens

The intent of the Waterwise Verge Garden Competition was to celebrate community members creating greener, cooler and more sustainable verges in the face of climate change.

This was a sentiment Melanie resonated with, sharing that she hoped her entry would showcase how easy it is to create a beautiful, waterwise verge garden with year-round greenery, flowering colour and interesting native plants. Her garden shows us what is possible in just four years.

Melanie would like to see more greening of our local neighbourhoods that help save water in a drying climate and provide vital stepping stones for wildlife, supporting their movement across the landscape and providing them with habitat. She further reflects that street trees and a verge garden will also create a cooling effect and counteract ‘heat island’ effects in summer and that the best part is they don’t need as much maintenance as non-native plants or lawns. Melanie thinks that verge transformations allow homeowners to enjoy all the benefits of a waterwise and biodiverse verge garden while supporting a more sustainable future.

Before and after- 5 years after transforming their front verge, it has grown into a waterwise and biodiverse paradise.

The whole family fell in love with their verge’s potential when moving into their Sorrento home over seven years ago. Their north-facing, wide verge was soon to be a native plant paradise! They ripped up the concrete, removed the South African Daisies from the verge, and completely re-landscaped the verge and front garden into a beautiful, thriving, waterwise, green, and biodiverse garden. Four years and very little watering or maintenance later, their front verge celebrates biodiversity while being water efficient.

With many larger shrubs now established in the garden, Melanie loves to plant some smaller plants to enhance biodiversity. There are always plenty of pollinators, praying mantises and geckos, as well as lots of small skinks in their garden.

Twining Fringed Lily is a local waterwise native species supporting our amazing pollinators.

Every drop counts

Native plants are adapted to our dry and hot summers. Whilst Melanie’s garden required initial hand watering during plant establishment, the garden barely gets watered besides from the rain. Despite having no water, the garden stays beautiful and green over summer. “This really contrasts with the amount of time and water we need to keep our area of lawn looking good,” says Melanie.

Native verge gardens don’t just require less water, but they require less maintenance, too. Melanie only applies mulch every 2-3 years to keep the moisture in the ground, and their home compost is added while planting to improve the water holding capacity of their sandy soils. Each summer, they apply a wet soil treatment to hold some additional moisture in the soil.

Waterwise plants feature across the whole of Melanie’s garden, with many different species that are creating biodiversity. Her verge features species such as Fringed Lily, Yellow Leschenaultia, Grey Cottonheads, Bottlebrushes and Coastal Boobialla groundcover. The plants on the verge have all been selected to remain under 60cm tall to ensure there is a clear line of sight for local traffic. One of Melanie’s favourite features of her front garden is the 300 year old Balga (Grass tree) that was successfully translocated from the edge of the verge to a prime central position after being saved from destruction during the installation of the new retaining wall. It was one of the original Balga’s from before the development of Sorrento. Retention of native vegetation is essential to supporting local wildlife.

The beautiful 300-year-old grass tree is a feature of their waterwise verge garden.

Increasing urban tree canopy

To complement her verge transformation, add some shade to her verge and house and provide habitat for even more wildlife, Melanie requested that the City provide and plant her street tree. Melanie had a Red Flowering Gum in 2019, and it has grown so much already. This tree is only four years old, but it will continue to grow and provide more shade cover to Melanie’s house and street, having a cooling effect on the entire neighbourhood, and it will even increase the value of her home. The Red Flowering Gum is a waterwise tree that flowers from December to May each year, providing a splash of colour to the front garden and providing habitat for invertebrates, birds, reptiles, frogs and mammals.

Melanie’s Red Flowering Gum street tree that was supplied and installed by the City.

Fun for the whole family

The most rewarding part of the verge for Melanie is how her kids get so excited about finding something new in the garden. Whether it’s an insect, a mushroom or a native orchid, they always learn something new and connect with nature.

Melanie and her daughter share special moments together, creating native flower bouquets and creating watercolour paintings of the flowers that grow on their verge. They also help friends and neighbours choose waterwise plants to start their own native gardens.

The whole family also enjoys an annual Spring display of kangaroo paws and everlastings, and they are always trying to squeeze in a new plant wherever it will fit!

Melanie and her daughter (pictured) create beautiful native flower bouquets from their verge garden.

Melanie’s tips for creating your own waterwise verge garden

  • Site preparation is key – if you have a lawn, the grass needs to be removed or killed first, or you will forever be removing grass regrowth.
  • Before you get started on your verge, read the Street Verge Guidelines to understand any local requirements.
  • Apply a thick layer of coarse mulch to suppress any weeds emerging.
  • Prune regularly to keep the plants dense and tidy – you can easily shape many native plants just like you can with non-Australian plants.
  • Celebrate local biodiversity with your plant selection. Apace Nursery in North Fremantle and Zanthorrea Nursery in Maida Vale have an abundance of native seedlings, but there are also plenty of local nurseries such as Wildflower Society’s Northern Suburbs Branch and Dawsons Garden World – Joondalup Store for you to explore.
  • Apply for a free street tree from the City. Trees are a fantastic way to improve biodiversity and habitat, add shade, reduce the heat and even add value to your property!
  • There are so many incredible resources to help you find plants that suit your soil, climate and local wildlife, check them out at Water Corporation, ReWild Perth and the City of Joondalup.

Groundcovers like Myoporum insulare prostrate are a fantastic lawn alternative and a great way to paint your garden with bright colours with little maintenance.

Watch Melanie’s garden in action:

Are you inspired to create your own waterwise verge garden?

Our Waterwise Verge Gardens webpage shares a range of tips and resources to help you get started. Water Corporation’s handy guide to waterwise verges can also help you convert your verge into a beautiful, biodiverse and waterwise garden.

To keep up to date with future waterwise initiatives, sign up to the City of Joondalup’s Sustainability eNewsletter.

The Waterwise Verge Competition 2023 was proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for the City to be a leading waterwise community.

Council Meeting Live Audio Streaming – Tuesday 12 December 2023

Members of the public are advised that the City’s internet provider is completing some planned work in the Joondalup area on Tuesday 12 December 2023 from 10.00pm, due to the Mitchell Freeway widening works. From 10.00pm on Tuesday 12 December 2023, the live audio streaming feature will be unavailable.  However, the recording will be available on the City’s website the following day, Wednesday 13 December 2023.

The City apologises for any inconvenience.

 

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 share some of the outcomes from the 2022/23 Waterwise Verge Rebate Program which encouraged residents to ditch their lawn, fake grass and pavement for a waterwise and wildlife friendly verge garden.

This initiative was proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for the City to be a leading waterwise community.

The program outcomes include:

  • Over 100 new waterwise verge gardens in the City.
  • Over 4,800 Waterwise Plants greening our neighbourhoods.
  • 65 lawns removed. Plus, six paving treatments and one synthetic lawn gone.
  • 74% of participating verges have waterwise trees.
  • 75% of verge gardens mulched to retain water.
  • Two Waterwise Garden Workshops with over 120 attendees.
  • The City now offers two Waterwise Demonstration Gardens for residents to visit for inspiration.

A highlight of the initiative was the plant giveaway event in May 2023, where City staff provided program participants their plants that featured verge and climate suitable species. The species included the stunning Grey Cottonheads (Conostylis candicans) with its bright yellow flowers; Prostrate Banksia (Banksia petiolaris) for its feature foliage and beautiful flowers; Coral Vine (Kennedia coccinea) an attractive pea-flowered vine that is a local conservation significant species; Green Prostrate Grevillea (Grevilla crithmifolia) which is loved by bees, butterflies and birds; and 16 others.

The City partnered with a waterwise and biodiversity specialist nursery, APACE, to grow the waterwise plants for the participants’ plant packs. In addition, residents received a pack of Lucinda’s everlasting seeds.

The program has resulted in many inspiring transformations and makeover success stories:

Participating residents were provided support through $25,000 worth of funding to help transform their verges, delivered through three incredible partnering Waterwise Nurseries – Dawsons Garden World – Joondalup Store, Wildflower Society of WA Northern Suburbs Nursery and Zanthorrea Nursery. This funding could be used on waterwise plants and waterwise products like soil amendments, conditioners and mulch.

All the hard work to achieve these makeover success stories was undertaken by the participants of the program.

The initiative also encouraged and celebrated the use of waterwise, native plants and wildflowers in verge gardens to increase and foster local biodiversity and establish nature and biodiversity corridors throughout the City.

These waterwise and biodiverse verge gardens also provide the opportunity for many of the participants to save money and time, as these gardens are low maintenance and don’t require regular watering. The City also recognises the cooling effect from street trees and vegetation cover can reduce urban temperatures by up to five degrees.

Want to take action and create your own waterwise verge garden?

The City’s waterwise verge gardens webpage shares a range of tips and resources to help you get started. Water Corporation’s handy guide to waterwise verges can also help you convert your verge into a beautiful, biodiverse and waterwise garden.

To keep up to date with future waterwise initiatives, sign up to the City of Joondalup’s Sustainability eNewsletter.

Waterwise Verge Garden Competition – 2023 Winners Announced

Waterwise Verge Garden Competition

We are proud to announce and celebrate the successes of residents involved in our Waterwise Verge Garden Competition for 2023/24.

Residents are playing a vital role in saving valuable water, greening and cooling our neighbourhoods, supporting and enhancing local biodiversity and creating a waterwise community. We think this is worth celebrating and hope it will inspire others to take action in this space.

The awards recognise residents who have created and maintained beautiful, waterwise and biodiverse verge gardens.

This initiative was proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for the City to be a leading waterwise community.

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2023 Waterwise Verge Garden Competition

Waterwise Verge Garden of the Year

Melanie Davies

Waterwise Verge Garden Winner

Alix Oakes

Waterwise Verge Garden Highly Commended

Jacqui Thake

Biodiverse Verge Garden Winner

Joy Mack-haven

Biodiverse Verge Garden Highly Commended

Michael Frazier

Meet the overall winner of our Waterwise Verge Garden Competition, Melanie Davies

Inspired to create your own waterwise verge garden? 

Our waterwise verge gardens webpage shares a range of tips and resources to help you get started. Water Corporation’s handy guide to waterwise verges can also help you convert your verge into a beautiful, biodiverse and waterwise garden.

To keep up to date with future waterwise initiatives, sign up to the City of Joondalup’s Sustainability eNewsletter.

Fertiliser Use Notification: Monday 11 December – Friday 15 December 2023

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provide quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 11 December – Friday 15 December 2023.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie Craigie Leisure Centre Energy Turf
Currambine
Duncraig
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys Pinnaroo Point Beach Park Soil Matter
Iluka
Joondalup
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef Ocean Reef Park 3.1.1
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick Warwick Open Space Energy Turf
Woodvale

 

Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club Facility – redevelopment project

Artist impression drawing of the proposed Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club facility

Project Summary

The Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment project will see the redevelopment of the existing clubroom facility, including a commercial component. The project will include a new surf club facility; public amenities; passive recreation areas; additional car parking; and a commercial café / restaurant (to be privately operated).

Project Background

The Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club currently has over 2,200 members and is a dedicated volunteer organisation providing services to the community, including beach patrols (at Sorrento Beach and Hillarys Boat Harbour), lifesaving services, surf skills training and competition, beach safety education, and first aid.

The current surf club facility, which is leased to the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club, is located on West Coast Drive, Sorrento (south of Hillarys Boat Harbour), on Crown land managed by the City. There are several ongoing issues with the existing site and facility, and the club also has challenges with the current facility size, layout, and location.

At its meeting held Tuesday 28 June 2022 (CJ096-06/22 refers), Council considered a series of investigative studies; three schematic (concept) design options and cost estimates; a Club project review report; and the City’s business case. Council resolved at this meeting to approve one of the concept design options (Option One) and list for consideration in the Five Year Capital Works Program a project budget of $14 million.

A review of the Option One design was undertaken following Council’s decision and sought to improve upon the design to provide the club and community with additional amenity, improved functionality, and to meet the clubs current and future requirements, keeping within the approved project budget of $14 million.

At its meeting held on Friday 23 June 2023 (CJ099-06/23), Council were presented with three updated schematic (concept) designs and cost estimates. Council approved an alternate recommendation and agreed, in part, for a new concept design to be developed in line with a number of design parameters within an approximate budget of $14 million.

At its meeting held on Tuesday 28 November 2023, Council considered the new concept design and cost estimates and agreed to proceed with community engagement and the detailed design stage of the project.

The State Government has committed funding of $8 million to the project, and the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club has committed $1 million. The City will fund the remaining $5 million.

Project Update

The City is currently notifying the community of the concept designs and commencing the detailed design stage for the project. The redevelopment plans and frequently asked questions document are available to view below.

Construction works are anticipated to commence in early-2026 and will continue for approximately 18 months.

Further Information

For further information contact the Leisure Planning team on 9400 4210.

BMX, Skate and Scooter Clinics 2024

 BMX, Skate and Scooter Clinics 2024 

We had the best time across our BMX, Skate and Scooter clinics and competitions for the 2024 Season. Freestyle Now hosted six free skatepark coaching workshops for skateboard, scooter and BMX participants offering technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Thank you to everyone that came down and made the events a success – see if you can spot yourself in the highlight video!

For more information call 9400 4929

January School Holidays at the Libraries

Explore More in 2024

Join the Libraries for a range of fun activities to capture children’s imagination and inspire new adventures this Summer. Book into the Explore More activities below and visit the library to complete the adventure Treasure Hunt. And if that isn’t enough, don’t forget to register for the Summer Reading Quest.

Bookings for the Explore More activities open online on Monday 18 December, 9.30am, at a cost of $4.00 per child per activity.

Please note: 

  • Bookings and online payment are essential, there will be no refunds issued. 
  • Parents/carers of children under 12 years are required by library policy to remain in the building while their children attend the event. 
  • There is a maximum of three events per child. 

Activities on offer – bookings essential 

Blast from the Past
Thursday 4 January, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Woodvale Library
Do your children know what cassette tapes, floppy discs, typewriters and corded telephones are? Ignite their curiosity and join Nicola from Play in the Past for a fun afternoon exploring, learning and playing with a wide range of vintage items. Bring history to life and go RETRO. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Kite Kinetics – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 5 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Joondalup Library
Create and decorate your own Bermuda hexagon kite with master kite-maker Michael Alvares. Children will also learn about the history of kites and play games outside with Michael’s own special kites. Suitable for ages 6 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Summer ArtPlay
Session 1: Monday 8 January, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Woodvale Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Session 2: Wednesday 24 January, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Duncraig Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Enjoy an arty afternoon with Gabrielle from Bundabubs and decorate your own Summer bucket hat using fabric paints and pens. Express your creative side with a wide range of craft materials and fun collaborative painting activities. It’s art and play combined – perfect for a Summers day! Suitable for ages 5 – 10 years

Special FX Makeup
Session 1: Tuesday 9 January, 10.00am – 12.00pm, Duncraig Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Session 2: Tuesday 9 January, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Joondalup Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Have you ever wondered why injuries look so realistic in movies and on TV? In this two-hour hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use stage makeup to create fake burns and bruises on your skin. Discover techniques used by industry professionals and have fun working with fake blood and latex. Beware – not for the faint hearted. Suitable for ages 9 – 12 years.

I’d Rather Eat Chocolate
Wednesday 10 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Whitford Library
Meet Narelle Wynter, local author of the fabulous picture book I’d Rather Eat Chocolate, and enjoy a fun session of storytelling, word games and activities.
The book is a humorous dinner-time tale of vegetable discovery, so if you have a picky eater, or simply want to have fun reading and playing with words, this session is for you. Explore rhyming words and memory-recall with bongo drums and fun games, then create a mini greenhouse to grow your own vegetables at home. Suitable for ages 3 – 6 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Marvellous Musical – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 12 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Duncraig Library
Join Miss Mary on a storytelling adventure as she travels to a mysterious faraway land. Jump aboard your flying carpet and enjoy an interactive show filled with singing, dancing, bubbles and musical instruments. Suitable for ages 3 – 7 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Junk Bugs – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 12 January, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Whitford Library
Join Peg Davies and discover the fun side of recycling. Let your imagination run wild and create weird and wonderful bugs out of recycled materials collected from ReMida reuse centre. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Puzzle Art
Monday 15 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Woodvale Library
Create a masterpiece on a blank jigsaw puzzle or use old puzzle pieces to piece together a work of art. Children will explore artistic themes and styles for inspiration before tapping into their creative sides. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Pyjama Story Time and Teddy Bear Sleepover
Monday 15 January, 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Joondalup Library
FREE EVENT
Do you ever wonder what happens at the library when it’s closed? Bring your stuffed animal or other favourite toy to Joondalup Library and join us for a special Pyjama Story Time. You can then leave your Teddy at the Library for a night-time Sleepover. Pick up your special friend the next day from the Library and see photos of their adventures during the night. Who knows what mischief they will get into after-hours.
Register via Ticketbooth.

Summer Sunbeams – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 16 January, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Woodvale Library
Summer is here. UV Light helps our skin produce vitamin D, but it can also cause sunburn. In this fun workshop, you will discover rainbows of refracted light, how to play safe with sunbeams, and make your very own UV reactive bracelet to wear.
Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Buzz about Bees – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 17 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Whitford Library
Although bees are small, they have a huge impact on the planet. In this interactive workshop, you will learn about how bees work together as a hive, their life and work cycle, how to spot queen bees, and the importance of pollinators in the garden. You’ll also discover how to be an apiarist with bee keeping equipment, hives and honey collection. Let’s get buzzing about bees! Suitable for ages 5 – 10 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Chameleon Capers
Friday 19 January, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Duncraig Library
Come along to learn about chameleons and how they are thriving in an African backyard bushland. Create your own creatures to take home and discover what happens on a chameleon safari. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years
Book via Ticketbooth.

Mini Terrariums – FULLY BOOKED
Monday 22 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Joondalup Library
Green thumbs of all abilities are invited to an interactive workshop all about the wonders of water and sustainable gardening. Discover splashy fun facts about the water cycle and make your own mini terrarium to take home. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Grand Designs – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 23 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Whitford Library
Calling all creatives and future architects. Come along and be inspired by the designer of the Sydney Opera House and make your own miniature model of this iconic Australian building. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Getting to School Puppet Show
Monday 29 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Woodvale Library
Hold onto your seats. Come on a wild ride in Professor Tells-You-Stuff’s time machine to explore all the ways we can travel to school safely. Performed by Constable Care, this hilarious blend of acting and puppetry makes road safety fun and is the perfect show for the start of the new school year. Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Free activities – no bookings required

Treasure Hunt
All Libraries
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and join in the special adventure themed Treasure Hunt. You could win a Dymocks book voucher.

Summer Reading Quest
All Libraries
Pick up a Summer Reading Quest booklet from the Library and say goodbye to Summer boredom. Complete fun literacy activities and record the amount you read over the Summer to go in the draw to win some awesome prizes. Visit the City’s website for more information.

Story Time
All Libraries
Come and enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular story time sessions.
Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. Visit the City’s website for more information.

Holiday Toddler Time
Woodvale Library
Thursday 11 January, 10.00am
Thursday 18 January, 10.00am
Thursday 25 January, 10.00am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18 – 30 months.

To keep up to date with activities in the school holidays subscribe to the Libraries eNewsletter and follow the Libraries on Facebook and Instagram.

 

ARETHA (Joondalup Festival 2024) – Terms and Conditions

The ARETHA Concert (“Event”) is presented by the City of Joondalup (ABN 64 245 472 416) of 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027 (“City”).

These Terms and Conditions apply to the purchase of all tickets whether purchased online from Ticketbooth or purchased from a City Customer Service Centre and cover both purchase and entry to the Venue. The City may vary these Terms and Conditions at any time and you agree to be bound by any changes.

Terms and Conditions of tickets purchased from Ticketbooth are available on their website.

By purchasing tickets, Ticketholders accept and agree to the following conditions:

Ticketbooth ticket purchases

  • When purchasing your tickets, you are required to supply a working email address so an order confirmation and e-ticket for entry into the Event can be emailed to you, following the completion of your payment transaction(s). If this email is not received, you should check your junk/spam folder or contact Ticketbooth.
  • An accessible seating area will be available at the Event for Customers with a valid ACROD permit and up to one additional person/carer and these tickets can be purchased from Ticketbooth. Please contact Ticketbooth support via support@ticketbooth.com for a reservation code to complete the purchase online. Please note that an ACROD permit ticketholder may be required to present the ACROD permit to gate staff upon entry into the Event.
  • Lost tickets can be re-issued by contacting Ticketbooth via support@ticketbooth.com.
  • If the tickets purchased are gifted, the recipient is bound by Ticketbooth’s and the City’s Terms and Conditions.
  •  Any questions relating to tickets purchased via Ticketbooth must be directed to Ticketbooth.

 City of Joondalup ticket purchases

  • This Event is licensed. Any minor’s (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult and purchase a valid ticket to gain entry to the Event.
  • Customers who require assistance to purchase tickets can visit the City of Joondalup Customer Service Centre during business hours. The City’s Customer Service Centre is located at the Joondalup Administration Building, 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup – Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm.
  • The City can only assist with tickets purchased from the City.
  • The City recognises and accepts the Companion Card fair ticketing scheme. Customers with a valid Companion Card are eligible to receive a second, complimentary ticket to the Event for a carer or companion (subject to availability). Customers that require a Companion Card ticket must contact the City of Joondalup or Ticketbooth support via support@ticketbooth.com for a reservation code to complete their purchase online.
  • If requested, the Companion Card ticketholder must present the Companion Card to gate staff upon entry into the Event.
  • Tickets may not, without City of Joondalup’s written consent, be on-sold at a premium, offered as a prize or inducement, packaged or otherwise used for advertising, promotional or other commercial purposes. City of Joondalup reserves the right to refuse admission to the bearer of any ticket sold or otherwise provided or distributed in breach of this condition.

 General ticketing terms

  • Tickets are available to the Event from Thursday 30 November, 9.00am – 7.00pm on the respective concert date, unless sold out prior.
  • Tickets should only be purchased through Ticketbooth or the City of Joondalup Customer Service Centre (90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup). The City will not be held liable in the Event an unofficial ticket is purchased through an unauthorised ticketing outlet. The City has the right to refuse entry into the Event and to cancel any tickets that have been re-sold or unofficially distributed at their discretion without refund.
  • If you have purchased a ticket and can no longer attend the Event, you can pass on your ticket or sell it to a friend in accordance with reselling laws. You will be liable for all refunds in the Event of a cancellation. If there is a change to the Event you will be responsible for passing this information onto the ticket holder.

Refunds and Exchanges

  • The City reserves the right to vary, substitute or withdraw advertised artists, venue, and seating arrangements as necessary. The City will use reasonable endeavours to communicate any such variations, substitutions or withdrawals to ticket holders via email and advertised through social media. Any such change will not entitle a ticket holder to a refund.
  • A change in personal circumstances or a change of mind does not entitle the ticket holder to a refund.
  • Dislike or dissatisfaction of the Event does not entitle a ticketholder to a refund.
  • An offer of a refund in extenuating circumstances must be approved by a City of Joondalup staff member, prior to the refund being issued by Ticketbooth.

COVID-19 or communicable diseases

  • All persons attending the Event must comply with any Public Health declarations which have been published by the WA Government at the time of the Event.
  • Ticketholders who do not comply with the relevant Public Health directions will not be able to attend the Event and will not be entitled to claim a refund.
  • If a ticketholder tests positive to Covid-19 prior to the Event, that person will be entitled to apply for a refund, upon provision of satisfactory documentation verifying the positive test, by emailing events@joondalup.wa.gov.au with the booking reference.

Cancellation Policy

  • The Event shall proceed regardless of weather conditions unless the City determines otherwise in its sole discretion.
  • Should the Event be cancelled, rescheduling is not guaranteed. In the Event of a rescheduled performance, tickets will remain valid. If the Event is cancelled all ticketholders are eligible for a refund and details of the refund process will be communicated via Ticketbooth and the City’s website and social media platforms.
  • In the event of a cancellation, the City will undertake reasonable measures to contact ticketholders as soon as possible.
  • The City collects ticketholder personal information in case of an Event cancellation or change. If you fail to supply adequate and correct contact information, the City is not responsible for failure to notify you of any cancellation or change.
  • In the event of a cancellation, if a ticketholder has not supplied contact details when making the purchase, they must contact the City via events@joondalup.wa.gov.au and provide proof of purchase.

Venue Conditions

  • This show runs for 2 hours and 50 minutes, including a 30-minute interval. Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
  • Only valid ticket holders will be granted admission into the Venue. Ticketholders may present a Ticketbooth e-ticket in hardcopy or via an electronic device for scanning to gain entry to the Venue.
  • Ticketholders must present a valid driver’s license, passport or proof of age card to gain access to the Event if requested. As a licensed Event, ticketholders under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All reserved seating tickets include a dedicated seat. Seating provided in all areas are standard high back chairs.
  • An accessible seating area will be available at the Event for ticketholders with a valid ACROD permit and up to one additional person/carer.). Access to this area is provided on a first come, first served basis until the area is at capacity.
  • Edith Cowan University is a smoke free campus. Smoking is not permitted in the venue.
  • In attending the Event, you grant City of Joondalup permission to film or photograph you, and to reproduce that film or photograph in any audio, video or photographic display or other transmission, exhibition, publication or reproduction in any medium or context without further authorisation by, or compensation to you.
  • No unauthorised professional audio, video or photographic recordings of the artists’ performance are permitted.
  • Ticketholders must remain inside the marked areas of the Venue at all times and follow instructions from Event staff and/or security staff.
  • BYO alcohol is not permitted. The Event is a licensed Event and alcoholic drinks and food will be available for purchase..
  • The following items are not permitted into the Venue and will be confiscated by Event staff and/or security staff:
      • Alcohol
      • Chairs
      • Picnic Blankets
      • Eskies or large bags
      • Glass bottles
      • Metal cutlery
      • Tables
      • Umbrellas
      • Wine spikes
      • Banana lounges
      • Tents
      • Sun shelters
      • Prams or carts
      • Animals (except for assistance animals)
      • Dangerous items (e.g. weapons, fireworks, laser pointers)
      • Professional audio and video recording devices
  • The City reserves the right to check bags for prohibited items for safety and security purposes.
  • The City does not guarantee that all ticketholders will have a full and unimpeded view of the performance.
  • The right to refuse entry or to evict a consumer is reserved by venue management as provided in the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice, and each of Edith Cowan University’s and the City of Joondalup’s reasonable risk and liability requirements . Ticketholders refused entry or evicted from the Venue will not be entitled to receive a refund.
  • If you do not agree with the foregoing, please do not enter the Event site.

Transportation and parking

  • Onsite parking is available in the adjacent car parks within the Edith Cowan University Campus including parking for ACROD permit holders.
  • A dedicated drop off and pick up point will be available at the Event site. Further information will be provided closer to the Event date.

 Acceptance of Terms & Conditions

  • By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge, agree and accept Ticketbooth’s and the City’s Terms and Conditions in your personal capacity, the capacity of any person in which tickets are intended for and on behalf of any accompanying minor.

  This information is available in alternative formats and languages upon request.

Notice of Disposal of Land Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995

Notice is hereby given that the City of Joondalup intends to dispose of land by Lease.

PROPERTY:

Portion of land (approximately 302m2) at 6 Lawley Court, Joondalup, comprising part of the carpark.

Lessor:                       City of Joondalup

Lessee:                       Lendlease Funds Management Ltd ATF The Joondalup Trust

Purpose:                    Public parking bays and pedestrian access

Commencement:      Monday 1 January 2024

Term:                          Ten-year period

Consideration:          Annual rent of $14,000 (plus GST) and associated outgoings

Market Valuation:      Market rental value is stated at $14,000 plus GST and associated outgoings per annum

Further information of the land by lease at 6 Lawley Court, Joondalup can be provided upon request by contacting the City at info@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.

Submissions on the proposed disposition should be made in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, City of Joondalup, PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919 or can be submitted electronically to info@joondalup.wa.gov.au on or before 4.00pm, Thursday 14 December 2023.

Fertiliser Use Notification: Monday 4 December – Friday 8 December 2023

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provide quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 4 December – Friday 8 December 2023.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4000.

Suburb

Location / Park Name

Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie Craigie Leisure Centre Energy Turf
Currambine
Duncraig
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys
Iluka
Joondalup Central Park Brilliance

Soil Matter
Elcar Park Energy Turf
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick
Woodvale Chichester Park Energy Turf