News Type: Media Release

City to look at activating oldest surviving building

A commercial operation at historic Duffy House in Woodvale could be a step closer after the City of Joondalup opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) for commercial operators interested in activating the City’s oldest surviving building.

Duffy House is a single-storey limestone cottage with brick corner detailing and a corrugated iron roof.

The Duffy family were early Wanneroo settlers, and the house was originally constructed between 1911 and 1913 within Yellagonga Regional Park, adjacent to Beenyup Swamp.

While occupied continuously for several decades, Duffy House was abandoned around 2009 before being acquired by the West Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) in 2015.

In 2018, Joondalup Council announced it would manage the site and began to undertake restoration work, with financial support in the form of a grant from the Commission. Today, completed works include:

  • installation of security fencing, partial demolition and remedial works to the Old Dairy
  • installation of power, water and future communication supplies, roof replacement, structural repairs and new window installation
  • flooring repairs and internal painting
  • construction of a car park, single access road, and surrounding bollards
  • installation of conservation fencing
  • path connection from Hocking Road to Duffy House
  • revegetation works.

Joondalup Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill said the move was an exciting opportunity for a commercial operator to create a unique tourist attraction that would draw tourists to Yellagonga Regional Park, often referred to as the “Kings Park of the North.”

“Duffy House is one of our last surviving links to pastoral land use in the Wanneroo and Joondalup area,” he said.

“Any development for future use would need to consider activities important to the community, preservation of cultural, heritage and environmental values, and potential revenue to help support site management.”

“The community has told us they would like to see more happen with this important site. Our role is now to explore all options in a responsible way that preserves the rich history and heritage values of Duffy House.”

The Duffy House site is designated as Parks and Recreation area under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS), the WA planning framework used in the Perth metropolitan area.

Any application for development approval under the MRS will be determined by the WAPC, with the City providing a recommendation on the application.

The EOI period runs between Monday 16 September-Monday 14 October (2pm WST).

Interested parties can access the EOI documents and make a submission through the City’s e-procurement portal at TenderLink.

Joondalup Joondakammer turning heads

The City not only has striking new artwork, courtesy of award-winning WA artist Dr Perdita Phillips. It now has its first museum.

Joondakammer: A cabinet of curiosity for Joondalup, is on display on the lower level of Joondalup Library.

Phillips created the artwork after being awarded the City’s major Visual Arts Commission in 2022.

When the artist found out that there was no museum in the City of Joondalup, she proposed to address this ‘missing’ public resource.

Her work was inspired by early museums that housed artefact collections in cabinets of curiosity or Wunderkammer, which inspired the content and name of the new artwork.

The artwork consists of a wooden cabinet, complete with abalone shell inlays and filled with specimens found from the Joondalup region, including pinecones, nuts, feathers, bones, soil and other objects.

“It is a true museum for Joondalup,” the artist said.

“I visited many parks and areas where natural lives still carry on – from beaches and sand dunes to bushland and the swampy shores of Lake Joondalup.

“To limit damage to the environment, I looked for materials that were already dead and that could be safely taken from the ground. Collecting plastic and other discarded things in the environment is something I always do as I walk.”

The cabinet includes both sound and video. The sounds can only be heard once or twice in 24 hours.

“The voices are of local animals who are trying to engage you through the locked doors of the cabinet,” Phillips said.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said Joondakammer was an artwork that speaks to the identity of Joondalup.

“It is exquisitely constructed and offers an enticing and sophisticated insight into the ecologies of Joondalup. Perdita’s sustained and meaningful engagement with the City through walks and community engagement have resulted in a significant and unique addition to the City of Joondalup art collection,” he said.

City partners with PSO to unearth young talent

Perth Symphony Orchestra has joined forces with the City of Joondalup to give young WA musicians (14-25) a chance to perform on the big stage and share in a prize pool of $5,000.

The City of Joondalup Young Musician of the Year Award, presented by Perth Symphony Orchestra, will provide a platform for talented musicians to demonstrate their skills and passion across one of five distinct instrumental categories: Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind, and Piano.

One finalist from each category will advance to the Grand Final, where they will compete for the coveted City of Joondalup Young Musician of the Year Award and an opportunity to perform with Perth Symphony Orchestra!

This event will be held over two days at the stunning Sacred Heart College, Sorrento.

Five notable adjudicators, highly respected in the WA music industry for their instrumental talent and achievements, will judge the competition.

The panel includes Dr. Ashley William-Smith (Woodwind), Dr. Paul Tanner (Percussion), Stephanie Nicholls (Piano), Keiran Hurley (Brass), and Paul Wright (Strings).

Applications open next month. Contestants are invited to submit a video of themselves performing two contrasting pieces of classical, contemporary or jazz.

The competition was an initiative of City of Joondalup Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill.

“The City of Joondalup Young Musician of the Year Award will showcase the wealth of young talent here in Western Australia, giving performers a chance to display their skills and talents alongside the world-renowned Perth Symphony Orchestra,” Deputy Mayor Hill said.

“Participants will challenge each other in a safe and supportive environment for the right to be crowned Young Musician of the Year”.

“We’re incredibly proud of Joondalup’s cultural identity and this competition further enhances our reputation as the cultural and events capital of Perth’s north.”

Perth Symphony is renowned for its innovative and rule-breaking approach, and this competition promises to be anything but ordinary, with exciting ‘Fun, Fresh, and Fearless’ surprises planned throughout the two days.

Competition entry dates:
Applications open Thursday 1 August until Friday 30 August 2024.
Entries to be submitted to Perth Symphony Orchestra.

Young Musician of the Year Award Semi-Final
Saturday 5 October 2024, 9.30am
Tickets for those who want to watch will be available from Monday 2 September on Perth Symphony Orchestra website.

Young Musician of the Year Award Grand Final
Sunday 6 October 2024, 1pm
Tickets for those who want to watch will be available from Monday 2 September on Perth Symphony Orchestra website.

Join us in discovering WA talent and find out who will bring home the ‘Young Musician of the Year Award’ for 2024.

Work starts on Duncraig Adventure Hub

Work has commenced on the $9million Duncraig Adventure Hub, following a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday 18 July.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob, South Ward Councillor Russ Fishwick, Carine MLA Paul Lilburne and Federal Member for Moore Ian Goodenough (pictured with Joondalup CEO James Pearson and staff) turned over the first piles of soil at the Percy Doyle site.

Expected to open in winter 2025, the hub will feature a skate park and bike tracks alongside a multipurpose court, playground, barbecues, shaded hangout spaces and universal access toilets.

In April 2024, Joondalup Council appointed Phase 3 Construction Pty Ltd to undertake the design, supply and construction of the skate facilities, while Common Grounds Trail Pty Ltd will deliver the bike track component.

The initial works include earthworks, road safety improvements to the surrounding access roads and accessible parking bays.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said it was great to see work commencing on the much-anticipated project, which has the strong support of local youth, the Duncraig community, Joondalup Council and State and Federal governments.

“After many years in the planning stages, it’s an exciting day for work to start on the Duncraig Adventure Hub, a place where adventure, imagination and community come together,” he said.

“We believe this will become an iconic destination where visitors can showcase their skills and talents in a safe and supportive environment.

“The City’s Youth Recreation Strategy identified a need for facilities like this in the southern part of our City and this space will soon become a dynamic social hub that fosters community cohesion and promotes positive physical and mental health outcomes.”

Earlier this year, Carine MLA Paul Lilburne presented the City with a $3million cheque, on behalf of Lotterywest, to go towards the construction.

Mr Lilburne said: “It is my honour as member for Carine to support and address the facilitation of developments within the electorate. The Duncraig Adventure Hub and skate park will bolster development, sporting opportunities and fun for youth and families within the Carine district.

“The Lotterywest grant provided earlier this year will go a long way to ensuring that local children and families can continue to engage in outdoor sports safely and as a community.”

In addition to the Lotterywest funding, the City has secured $719,928 through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funding Program.

During the design phase, the City consulted extensively with Curtin University’s Act Belong Commit team.

“This is not just a skate park and bike track, the Duncraig Adventure Hub will offer something for everyone, from all walks of life and interests,” Mayor Jacob said.

Council approves 2024/25 Budget

The Joondalup Council has approved the City’s 2024/25 Budget at its June meeting, including a rate in the dollar increase of 2.9% – one of the lowest increases of any local government in Western Australia.

This is well below current levels of CPI and recognises the challenges that residents are facing with inflation and other cost of living pressures.

The economic environment of high inflation and higher interest rates has influenced the framing of the 2024/25 Budget.

Other challenges the City faced in preparing the 2024/25 Budget include increasing costs to provide core services, cost shifting from other tiers of government, and community expectations of the City to provide, or contribute significantly to, sporting and community infrastructure.

The Budget provides the resources required to enable the City to provide the services, facilities and works that the community have prioritised in the Strategic Community Plan, Joondalup 2032, and other supporting City plans.

Budget highlights include:

  • Duncraig Adventure Hub ($8.13 million)
  • Joondalup Drive / Lakeside Drive (North) intersection upgrade ($2.68 million)
  • Moolanda Boulevard pedestrian footbridge renewal ($2.3 million)
  • Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion ($2 million)
  • Percy Doyle Community Sporting Facility upgrade project ($1.45 million)
  • Hepburn Avenue upgrade – Lilburne Avenue to Walter Padbury Boulevard ($1.05 million)
  • Joondalup City Centre Place Activation ($1.01 million)
  • Joondalup Drive / Hodges Drive intersection upgrade ($1 million)
  • Whitfords West Park pump and jump / amenity improvement ($865,000)
  • Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment ($738,392)
  • Burns Beach café/restaurant/kiosk construction ($665,000)
  • Marmion Avenue / Forrest Road intersection upgrade ($602,573)

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the City can hold its head high with the 2024/25 Budget and its financial position.

“This is a good, responsible budget, one to be proud of by any measure, and it has come to pass after many hard hours of work from the Council and the City’s administration,” Mayor Jacob said.

“This is also the budget that will result in the City carrying zero debt. We are now at the point of having fully paid off our borrowings, so we not only have one of the lowest levels of rates in WA  – a rate increase well below CPI – but also healthy reserves to manage our infrastructure into the future.

“Being able to meet the expectation from the community to provide and indeed improve our services as well as our sporting and community infrastructure makes being part of the Joondalup Council a real privilege.”

City of Joondalup ratepayers can sign up to the eRates service to receive their 2024/25 rates notices and instalment reminders by email rather than by post. Register at joondalup.wa.gov.au.

Residents will be able to download the annual waste guide, greens tipping and shredded green waste (mulch) vouchers directly from the City’s website from Monday 1 July 2024.

Budget highlights by suburb

BELDON

Craigie Drive (Ocean Reef Road to Coyle Road intersection) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($290,000*)

Priscilla Avenue drainage upgrades ($50,000)

BURNS BEACH

Burns Beach café/restaurant/kiosk construction ($665,000) **

Burns Beach coastal node redevelopment ($500,000) **

CONNOLLY

Portsea Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($25,000)

Bonnie Doon Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

Fairway Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

CRAIGIE

Marmion Avenue / Coral Street intersection upgrade ($402,235*) **

Whitfords Avenue (eastbound, Marmion Avenue to Alexander Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($331,733*)

Beltana Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($213,000*)

Stocker Court, Morang Court, Mandalay Place drainage upgrades ($190,000)

Macedon Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($165,000)

Craigie Heights PS precinct path, drainage and pedestrian crossing improvements ($115,000)

Elwood Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($114,000)

Warrandyte Park drinking fountain ($17,000)

CURRAMBINE

Guardian Loop (Delamere Avenue to Lexington Heights) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($140,000)

Taroona Lane (Grecian Lane to Santa Ana Mews) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($74,000)

Blythe Lane (Somersby Gardens to Thistle Grove) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($34,000)

Christchurch Park parking improvements ($25,000)

Caledonia Park sports lighting expansion ($15,000) **

DUNCRAIG

Duncraig Adventure Hub ($8.13 million*)

Percy Doyle Community Sporting Facility upgrade project ($1.45 million) **

Ayton Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($125,000)

Iolanthe Drive resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($125,000)

Bracadale Avenue (Glengarry Drive to Lennoxtown Road) pathway construction ($75,000)

Megiddo Way (Poynter Drive to Quilter Drive) pathway construction ($75,000)

Installation of lighting along public access way – Ripley Way to Glengarry Drive and Doveridge Drive, Doveridge Drive to Elderslie Way ($60,000)

Methuen Way (Strathyre Drive to Warwick Station) pathway construction ($45,000)

Marri Park north car park resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($40,000)

Tomatin Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($40,000)

Florian Place drainage upgrades ($20,000) **

Portree Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

EDGEWATER

Whistler Close resurfacing and rehabilitation works, drainage upgrades ($207,000)

Opal Drive resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($133,000)

Passerine Close resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($51,000)

Warbler Close resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($46,000)

Jade Grove resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($39,000)

Topaz Gardens resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($27,000)

Emerald Park playspace renewal ($17,000) **

Picnic Cove Park playspace renewal ($10,000) **

GREENWOOD

Blackthorn Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($270,000)

Dericote Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($214,000)

Annato Park playspace renewal ($160,000) **

Norbury Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($155,000)

Filbert Street resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($105,000)

Greenwood Scout Hall refurbishment ($75,000) **

Rodger Park pathway works ($50,000)

Carob Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($38,000)

Hartley Park, Birch Park and Filbert Park landscape improvements ($25,000) **

Penistone Park cricket nets lighting upgrade ($20,999*)

George Sears Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

HEATHRIDGE

Lysander Park pump track ($584,500*)

Mermaid Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($285,000*)

Balanus Park playspace renewal ($160,000) **

Steamer Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($110,000)

Voyage Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($110,000)

Prince Regent Park facility upgrade ($100,000) **

Ashburton Drive drainage upgrades ($50,000)

Crawley Grove resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($39,000)

Henton Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($28,000)

HILLARYS

Mawson Park West playspace renewal ($307,000) **

Hepburn Avenue / Waraker Road intersection left turn slip lane construction ($210,000*)

Waterford Drive (Waraker Road to Lymburner Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($196,000*)

Gleddon Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($180,000)

James Cook Park playspace renewal ($118,000) **

Gleddon Park playspace renewal ($104,000) **

Waterston Gardens resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($100,000)

Scott Place public access ways lighting installation ($55,000) **

Cotton Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($55,000)

Whitfords Nodes car park works ($30,000) **

ILUKA

Sir James McCusker Park universal access toilet installation ($235,000) **

Ocean Gate Parade pathway replacement (Naturaliste Boulevard to Bethany Park) ($62,000)

Iluka Open Space irrigation rewiring / power upgrades ($80,000) **

JOONDALUP

Joondalup Drive / Lakeside Drive (north) intersection upgrade to a roundabout ($2,677,000*) **

City Centre Place Activation ($1,014,000*) **

Joondalup Drive / Hodges Drive intersection upgrade ($1,000,000*) **

Eddystone Avenue (Joondalup Drive to Honeybush Drive) upgrade works ($450,000*) **

Joondalup City Centre lighting replacement ($400,000) **

Lakeside Drive (Chancellor Pass to Grassbird Avenue) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($345,348*)

Joondalup Drive (northbound, Moore Drive to Lakeside Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($127,108*)

Nanika Park playspace renewal ($164,161) **

Honeybush Drive local traffic management scheme works ($135,000) **

Joondalup Drive (southbound, Eddystone Avenue to Treetop Avenue) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($96,668*)

Elcar Park dog exercise area extension ($80,000)

Shenton Avenue (eastbound, Lawley Court to McLarty Avenue) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($75,791*)

Grand Boulevard parking upgrade ($60,000)

Hodges Drive (westbound, Joondalup Drive to Mitchell Freeway) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($53,750*)

Water Tower Park playspace renewal ($17,000) **

Winton Road pathway construction (Buick Way to Joondalup Men’s Shed) ($15,000)

Neil Hawkins Park playspace minor renewals ($8,000) **

KALLAROO

Whitfords West Park pump and jump / amenity improvement ($865,000*) **

Bridgewater Drive (Shelley Place to Clevedon Place) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($364,130*)

Whitfords Avenue medians landscaping upgrades (Marmion Ave to Belrose Entrance) ($140,000) **

Awhina Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($70,000)

Delaware Park pathway lighting installation ($45,000)

KINGSLEY

Moolanda Boulevard pedestrian footbridge renewal ($2,227,000*) **

Moolanda Boulevard (Benbullen Boulevard to Halidon Street) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($567,000*)

Glenfield Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($345,000)

Claygate Way (Beech Road to Fontley Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($275,000)

Legana Avenue resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($270,000*)

Adare Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($230,000)

Kingsley Park clubroom playspace renewal ($190,000*)

Newham Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($180,000)

Matisse Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($163,000)

Shepherds Bush Drive (Peckham Crescent to New Cross Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($150,000)

Stockwell Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($148,000)

Burntoak Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($145,000)

Fontley Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($145,000)

Durban Crescent resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($147,000)

Stoke Rise resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($79,000)

Harrow Weald Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($78,000)

Acton Rise resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($75,000)

Woods Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($70,000)

Kilburn Rise resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($70,000)

Kidbrooke Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($66,000)

Hepburn Avenue / Moolanda Boulevard roundabout construction ($50,000*) **

Woodlake Retreat pathway construction ($48,000)

Pollock Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($36,000)

Reid Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($33,000)

Moss Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($32,000)

Edgel Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($28,000)

Newham Park pathway lighting installation ($20,000)

KINROSS

MacNaughton Park playspace renewals ($160,000) **

MARMION

Cliverton Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($165,000)

MULLALOO

Contour Drive drainage upgrades ($450,000)

Tom Simpson Park upgrade of north and south car parks ($400,000) **

Merrifield Place parking improvements ($300,000) **

Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club changerooms refurbishment ($40,000) **

Dampier Avenue relighting ($35,000) **

Marjorie Street drainage upgrade ($30,000)

OCEAN REEF

Santiago Park installation of new sports lighting, athletics and sporting infrastructure ($514,835*) **

Venturi Drive conversion of Western Power light poles to LED luminaries ($70,000) **

PADBURY

Hepburn Avenue upgrade (Lilburne Avenue to Walter Padbury Boulevard) ($1,050,000*) **

Gibson Park pump track and new universal access toilet ($754,500*)

Marmion Avenue / Forrest Road intersection upgrade ($602,573) **

MacArthur Avenue resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($318,000)

Warburton Avenue (Leichhardt to Leichhardt) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($313,000)

Warner Drive resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($278,000)

Forrest Park irrigation renewals ($260,000)

Hepburn Avenue (eastbound, Gibson Avenue to Lilburne Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($150,978*)

Stawell Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($123,000)

Brazier Park sump beautification ($102,500) **

Breen Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($55,000)

Evans Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($50,000)

Alexander Road drainage upgrades ($50,000)

Irwin Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($32,000)

SORRENTO

Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment ($738,392) **

Sandpiper Street resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($212,000)

West Coast Drive (southbound, Hepburn Avenue to St Hellier Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($190,170*)

Sorrento Beach dune improvements ($100,000) **

Clare Park playspace renewal ($69,000) **

Hakea Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($60,000)

WARWICK

Warwick Bowling Club synthetic turf installation / pump station upgrade / associated infrastructure and irrigation works ($595,624*) **

Springvale Drive (Willow Road to Beach Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($355,000*)

Willow Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($259,000*)

Badrick Street resurfacing and rehabilitation works, drainage upgrades ($232,000)

Beach Road (eastbound, Springvale Drive to Dorchester Avenue) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($210,551*)

Ackworth Crescent resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($185,000*)

Grove Child Care Facility new universal access toilet ($70,000) **

WOODVALE

Chichester Park skate and play facilities ($425,000*) **

Trappers Park playspace renewal ($160,000) **

Plumdale Way pathway construction (Monterey Drive to Parkwood Avenue) ($80,000)

North Woodvale Primary School precinct improvements ($50,000) **

Trappers Drive pedestrian crossing improvements ($20,000) **

Woodvale Drive local traffic management scheme works ($20,000) **

MULTIPLE SUBURBS

Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion ($2,000,000*) **

Coastal and Estuarine Mitigation Program ($312,213*) **

Leafy City Program ($300,000)

Short Life Services Renewal Program ($250,000)

Building Component Renewal Program ($240,000)

Cricket Infrastructure Renewal ($215,000)

Tree Planting Program ($175,000)

Coastal Fencing Program ($120,000)

Road Preservation and Rehabilitation Program ($100,000)

Tennis Court Resurfacing Program ($100,000)

Environmental Initiatives ($100,000)

Bushland Reserve Fencing Program ($90,000)

Bollard and Fencing Renewal Program ($80,000)

Parks Asset Replacement / Renewal Program ($60,000)

Stormwater Drainage Upgrades ($60,000)

Bus Shelter / Stops Program ($55,000)

Lighting Infrastructure Renewal Program ($55,000)

Basketball Pad Replacement Program ($50,000)

Building Capital Upgrade Works Program ($50,000)

Irrigation Infrastructure Renewals ($50,000)

Minor Road Safety Improvements ($50,000)

Major Road and Intersection Improvement Improvements ($50,000)

Minor Pathway Works ($50,000)

Streetlighting Initiative (transfer ownership of street lights from Western Power to the City, converting street lighting to LED, including smart light controls) ($45,000) **

Park Seating Renewal ($40,000)

Distributor and Local Road Lighting ($30,000)

Natural Areas Asset Improvement Program ($30,000)

Park Vehicle Entry Renewal ($30,000)

Pathway Replacement Program ($30,000)

Bridge and Underpass Refurbishment Program ($25,000)

Sump Beautification Program ($25,000)

Community Performing Arts Improvements ($20,000)

Conservation Reserves Signage ($20,000)

NOTE: Funding shown is for 2024/25 only.

* Subject to grant and/or external funding.

** Multi-year project.

Exciting road ahead for Joondalup

Joondalup’s role in the delivery of new and innovative infrastructure platforms was a key focus at the recent Smart City Connect forum, powered by the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) and held at Joondalup Resort.

This event featured keynote speakers from industry, education and government discussing intelligent and resilient infrastructure, how it will shape our communities for the better and how we can plan for this future.

City of Joondalup CEO James Pearson used the occasion to talk about Joondalup as a future dedicated precinct for the testing of urban robotics.

The City has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CORE Innovation Hub, the operator of the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP). The MOU sets out a pathway for collaboration on how to facilitate the next steps of technology development at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) in Neerabup.

The AARP is a world-leading collaborative innovation hub and Australia’s largest test and development site, located about 10km from the Joondalup City Centre.

CORE Innovation Hub operates the AARP on behalf of DevelopmentWA.

Mr Pearson said signing the MOU was the next logical step for the City towards generating jobs and creating wealth for the local community by becoming an innovation precinct for new and emerging technology and industries such as robotics and automation.

“The City of Joondalup will support AARP user organisations with the next steps of their technology development, including working alongside them to understand the requirements of testing autonomous vehicles and related technologies at the AARP; eventually on public roads,” he said.

“In addition, the City will support AARP users to find suitable local accommodation and office space in Joondalup and explore incentives and opportunities for AARP businesses to have a physical presence here, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and mutual support.

“We want Joondalup to be a place where robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and data science come together as one with the shared goal of building and attracting national and global businesses to invest in Joondalup and the northern suburbs.”

Picture: CORE Innovation Hub CEO Tamryn Barker and City of Joondalup CEO James Pearson sign the MOU.

Craigie Leisure Centre named Community Facility of Year

It’s official. Craigie Leisure Centre is one of the premier community leisure and aquatic facilities in Western Australia.

The City of Joondalup took home the Community Facility of the Year award at the Parks and Leisure Australia (WA) Regional Awards of Excellence on Thursday 20 June 2024, in recognition of the $9.1m Craigie Leisure Centre refurbishment project.

The centre has achieved a phenomenal 56 per cent increase in membership over the past 12 months, four years ahead of schedule.

The refurbishment was designed by architects Hodge Collard Preston and funded by the City of Joondalup ($6.2 million) and the State Government ($2.9 million). BE Constructions undertook the refurbishment in two parts. The work was completed in May 2023.

More than 12 months on, the centre hosts more than 150 group fitness classes per week, and the 1200sqm gym features high-tech gym equipment, increased exercise space for circuit and small group training and inclusive accessible equipment.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the award was a fitting accolade and reinforced the City’s and State Government’s decision to invest in the physical and mental health and wellbeing of residents in the northern corridor.

“The City, through its management of Craigie Leisure Centre, is recognised as an industry leader in the provision of community leisure and aquatic facilities and services. This world-class facility only enhances that reputation,” he said.

“Our staff at Craigie Leisure Centre are second-to-none and fully deserve to be recognised for their efforts. Craigie Leisure Centre is like a family. For more than three decades, there has been a close relationship between those who use our facilities and those who work there, our people. That bond is stronger than ever.”

The reopening coincided with new Craigie Leisure Centre branding and staff uniforms.

The City’s refurbishment project will now be considered for the national component of the Parks and Leisure Australia awards, which will be announced in Brisbane in October.

“I am confident Craigie can come home with the national title. I wish all involved in this great success story the best of luck,” Mayor Jacob said.

Aussie icon takes centre stage at City’s NAIDOC celebrations

National living treasure Ernie Dingo is coming to the City of Joondalup for one-night only.

The Australian TV larrikin will share stories of his life and answer audience questions at St Stephen’s School Theatre on Saturday 6 July 2024.

Renowned for his laid-back style and honesty, Dingo has been a fixture of Australian TV since the ‘80s, with roles in Crocodile Dundee 2, Bran Nu Dae and Heartland, plus 16 years hosting The Great Outdoors.

A Yarn with Ernie Dingo is just one of the many highlights of the City’s 2024 NAIDOC Celebrations program.

NAIDOC Week is held across Australia each July to honour the history, culture, language, and many achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The City’s expanded program, running from Monday 1 July – Wednesday 17 July 2024, features more than 20 free and ticketed events, activities and workshops.

Anyone who has ever wanted to learn the Noongar language can take part in a series of language classes, suitable for beginners and held in a gentle-paced, engaging and inclusive environment, led by Tamara Tucker. Tickets are $5 per class.

Movie fans can celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal filmmakers, actors and storytellers, with five free screenings of award-winning movies at Hoyts Joondalup (various times).

Djoorabiny Moort (Happy Family) is one for families. Participants can learn about Noongar kinship and symbology and use these ideas to paint their family portrait and tell their own story.

School children are not forgotten with two interactive cultural immersion sessions at Joondalup Library – Yaagan Bidi (Freshwater Turtle Tracks) and Moorditj Koolangkas (Awesome Children).

The Deadly Damper-Making workshop is suitable for 12-17 year olds, while nature lovers won’t want to miss the tree planting day at Lake Goollelal.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said this year’s NAIDOC program offered something for everyone.

“While there is plenty of star power, headlined by the iconic Ernie Dingo, what I particularly like is the number of events targeted at children and families. It’s been noticeable in recent years the growing appetite of young people to expand their knowledge of Noongar history and culture,” he said.

“The area surrounding Lake Joondalup was, and continues to be, a very important place for Whadjuk people and NAIDOC Week is a time we can all reflect and recognise the contributions that Aboriginal people have made, and continue to make, to our region, our country and our community every day.”

 

Katie Gordon wins top prize at City’s Community Art Exhibition

Craigie resident Katie Gordon has claimed the top prize of $4,000 in the City of Joondalup’s 2024 Community Art Exhibition for producing the Most Outstanding Artwork, Ghost(s) – oil painting on incised plywood.

The annual exhibition, being held at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City until Saturday 15 June 2024, features 205 artworks – a record number of entries, which were all produced by City of Joondalup residents or members of local affiliated visual arts associations.

The judging panel was made up of three industry professionals: curator and arts manager Ashley Yihsin Chang, Ballardong Noongar artist Rohin Kickett, and scientist, artist and recipient of the City’s most recent visual arts commission, Dr. Perdita Phillips.

This year’s prize pool is more than $8,000.

Of the winning artwork, the judges said it is: “A technically sophisticated work combining incised wood and oil paint in a very dynamic way. Its composition and restrained palette come together to create a moment of contemplation. Capturing an ordinary object, this work entitled Ghost(s) draws the audience in and reflects on loss, time and looking within.”

The other category winners were:

Highly Commended – $1,500, Olivia Barnett, Family Portrait.

Judges’ comments: “Energetic and cheeky, this work’s boldness is matched with technical execution. The artist’s exploration of the “family portrait” has been handled in an unconventional way, both in its treatment and display, offering a different approach to exploring family lineage and connection.”

Celebrating Joondalup – $1,500, Jaryd Brazier, Parting Ways – Edgewater Train Station.

Judges’ comments: “This work is colourful yet stark and with a sharp sense of beauty. Whilst Joondalup is known for many of its natural areas, this work takes the viewer to a forgotten corner – an outside urban location caught within our never-ending summer.”

Student Award – $750 (Years 8 – 12), Alexandra Browne, Barnacles in the Blue.

Judges’ comments: “The artist demonstrates a strong handle of the medium and translating the 3-D form of barnacles into a compelling 2-D surface. In a medium that is hard to control – glass work using the boiling technique – the artist’s decisions towards colour and composition refine and amplify its meaning.”

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob, who opened this year’s exhibition, congratulated Katie on joining the acclaimed list of artists to have won the exhibition’s Most Outstanding Award.

“Katie is a deserving winner of this exhibition, an exhibition that means a lot to our artistic community and has done so from our earliest days as a City,” he said.

“The Community Art Exhibition provides a platform for our local artists and offers us a snapshot into the life and character of this place that we call home.”

Mayor Jacob said this year’s exhibition had a particularly strong focus on storytelling.

“There are many different stories and subject matters on display – beautiful coastlines and natural environments, treasured pets and animals and the people we know and love in our lives – our artists have encapsulated what is important to them. In doing so they reveal who they are and what makes Joondalup a special place.”

Duncraig Library turns 50

When Duncraig Library first opened its doors, Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister, Countdown first aired on television and former Aussie cricket captain Ricky Ponting was preparing to enter the world.

On Saturday 27 July 1974 – almost a quarter of a century before the City of Joondalup came into being – Councillor Mick Nanovich MLA presided over the official opening of what was the second public library in the then Shire of Wanneroo.

A half century on, and with a few refurbishments here and there, the library building has stood the test of time, lending more than 14 million items along the journey.

Duncraig Library turns 50 on Saturday 27 July 2024 and past and present library members, staff, local residents and history buffs are invited to the party.

Two special events are planned to mark the occasion (see below).

Members of the community are encouraged to leave a message, memory or story for inclusion when social media and newsletter items are posted.

Alternatively, email a photo and personal story to sociallibraries@joondalup.wa.gov.au to help create a memory book.

So, what’s changed since the doors first opened? For one, the original entrance was on the western side of the building, facing Marmion Avenue. The building almost doubled in size in the mid-1980s, while a second refurbishment in 2005 included the introduction of the library’s iconic mascot, Max the whale, and installation of an after-hours chute.

In 2014, the library became home to the Duncraig Edible Garden. For the past 10 years the garden has provided a regular supply of herbs, fruits and vegetables to the community. Construction will soon commence on an adventure hub for youth at nearby Percy Doyle, just metres from the library’s front door.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said while Duncraig Library had undergone some transformations over the past five decades, one thing that hadn’t changed was the close-knit relationship between past and present library staff and the local community.

“One of the top 10 lending libraries in WA, Duncraig Library remains a popular destination for the community, offering a relaxing and friendly environment to browse, borrow, work, study, learn and play,” he said.

“This building means a lot to lot of people. It’s amazing to think that Duncraig Library is almost twice as old as the City of Joondalup itself. Different generations of families have passed through the doors to experience that second to none customer service.

“And the Duncraig Library continues to innovate with the library chosen to host the City’s first Forget-Me-Not Cafe, a monthly event to support, connect and enrich the lives of people with dementia, as well as their family, friends and carers.”

Duncraig Library celebration events

50th Birthday Quiz Night – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 24 July 2024, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Duncraig Library. Join us for a night of fun and nostalgia. Test your knowledge and share laughs to celebrate half a century of literary joy. Tickets $10 each. Book and pay online at joondalup.wa.gov.au

Duncraig Library Open Day
Saturday 27 July 2024, 10.00am-12.30pm
Duncraig Library. Join us for a morning of reminiscing, music, face painting, good coffee, and sweet treats as we commemorate five decades of stories, knowledge, and community connections. This is a free event and bookings are not required.

Fun Facts

  • Duncraig Library has loaned just over 14 million items since opening on 27 June 1974.
  • Over 100,000 people visited Duncraig Library in 2023.
  • A special birthday image was created by local artist, Sean E Avery, incorporating all of the elements of Duncraig Library that make it unique. This artwork features on the marketing collateral and on the cover of the Winter Events and Programs Guide.

Tenders awarded for Duncraig Adventure Hub

An adventure hub at Percy Doyle Reserve in Duncraig is a step closer after Joondalup Council awarded two construction tenders on Tuesday 26 March 2024 at the Ordinary Meeting of Council.

Phase 3 Construction has been appointed to undertake the design, supply and construction of the skate facilities at an estimated cost of $1.1million, while Common Grounds Trail Pty Ltd was awarded the tender for the $800,000 bike track component.

The Duncraig Adventure Hub, expected to open in Autumn 2025 is an $8.1million construction that will transform the former site of the tennis courts on Ron Chamberlain Drive into a vibrant hub for young people and the wider community.

The skate park and bike facilities are major features of the hub, which will incorporate a multipurpose court, play space, barbecues, shaded hangout spaces, restrooms, CCTV and lighting. Over 1,500 native plants and 50 trees will be planted as part of the project.

Community support and engagement has been integral to shaping the vision for the project.

Throughout 2021, extensive consultation was undertaken with local residents and young people via drop-in sessions, community group meetings, stakeholder engagement, online interactions and surveys. All feedback was analysed and incorporated into the final design of the precinct. The City also consulted extensively with Curtin University’s Act Belong Commit team.

The City has secured a $3m funding contribution from Lotterywest and identified $1m to be applied for through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funding program.

Joondalup Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill said the tender appointments were an important milestone in a project that has been years in the making.

“The Duncraig Adventure Hub is much anticipated by young people in our community, particularly those living in the southern suburbs of our City,” he said.

“Our Youth Recreation Strategy identified there was a need for youth facilities like this in the south, as our very popular facilities at Mirror Park Skate Park in Ocean Reef and Kinross Skate Park are a long way for young people to travel to.

“This much-needed space will offer young people and the wider community an exciting place to build community and enhance wellbeing, with a particular focus on mental health.

“Our City is committed to providing dynamic social spaces that foster community cohesion and enrich the lives of our youth and we are confident the Duncraig Adventure Hub will transform this space into a vibrant zone for young people.”

Trek into Joondalup City Centre for wild adventure

Embark on a wild school holiday adventure trail without heading into the jungle, as 15 life-sized geometric animals take over the Joondalup City Centre.

Animals Uptown is a collaboration between local school students, acclaimed artist Sean Adamas and Joondalup businesses, where trekkers can visit various locations across our city centre to check out the spectacular Asian elephant, leopard, meerkats, giraffe and many other creatures.

The trail runs from Monday 1 April – Sunday 30 June, taking in Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City (two animals on the northeast upper level) – Good Games – Chopin Patisserie & Cafe – Joondalup Convenience Store – Harcourts Alliance – Paper Avenue – Ernie Hawes Optometrist – Quest Joondalup – Le Papillon Patisserie and Joondalup Library.

Along the trail, participants can learn about the animals’ backgrounds and collect stamps from participating businesses.

Joondalup Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill said Animals Uptown was sure to be a popular family-friendly activity, particularly during the school holidays.

“What is so great about this project is that everyone involved has a strong connection to Joondalup,” he said.

Sean, our students and participating businesses have come together to deliver a unique attraction for visitors from across the City and beyond.

“Bringing more people into the Joondalup City Centre is a high priority for our Council and through initiatives like this, which are fun and boost local business, we will help to make our City Centre an even livelier place.”

Mr Adamas said the Animals Uptown project featured a combination of geometric shapes, bold colours and contemporary patterns that would brighten up the Joondalup City Centre.

“The theme of wild animals is the uniting element in this activation, offering various opportunities to create a coherence for an art trail,” he said.

“The project highlights the abundance of creativity within the City of Joondalup and is designed to display school students’ artistic skills.

“I enjoy working on projects that involve local schools and community groups as the participants feel ownership of the final product.”

Participating schools included Beaumaris Primary School, Beldon Education Support Centre, Burns Beach Primary School, Hillarys Primary School, Kinross College, Kinross Primary School, Mullaloo Beach Primary School, Ocean Reef Primary School, Ocean Reef Senior High School, and Poynter Primary School.

To discover more of Joondalup’s hidden treasures, follow @Uptown.Joondalup on Instagram and Facebook.

Caption: Artist Sean Adamas, Burns Beach PS students Dominic and Zachary with Joondalup Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill and the painted dog artwork at Paper Avenue.

City trialling environmentally sustainable road surfacing

The City of Joondalup is trialling an environmentally sustainable product as part of its Road Resurfacing Program.

CarbonBind, by Puma Bitumen, is a bio-based asphalt and sprayed seal binder which reduces the carbon footprint of flexible pavements.

It recently won the Australian Flexible Pavement Association National Innovation award, as well as regional awards in Victoria and New South Wales.

It is understood that the City of Joondalup is the first Local Government Authority in Western Australia to use the product for a road resurfacing project.

The trial is part of the City’s commitment to implementing strategies to ensure it is prepared and able to adapt to current and future impacts of climate change.

The City, in consultation with its asphalt supplier Asphaltech, is using CarbonBind in the resurfacing of the westbound lane of Whitfords Avenue at the intersection of Dampier Avenue.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the City was proud to be at the forefront of projects which help to mitigate the impact of climate change.

“Climate change is an important issue for local government as it affects a number of areas that we are responsible for, such as infrastructure services and assets,” Mayor Jacob said.

“We are thrilled to trial this product which has been specifically designed to reduce the overall carbon footprint of bitumen, as well as the asphalt products it contains.

“Should the trial be successful, we look forward to a further rollout of this material across our Road Resurfacing Program.”

City continues work to remove asbestos materials from Hillarys Beach

The City of Joondalup continues to work with a specialist contractor to remove fragments of Asbestos Carrying Materials (ACM) from Hillarys Dog Beach.

The likely source of these fragments are the beach shacks that were located along this section of coastline between the 1950s and 1970s.

The beach shacks were made mostly of asbestos sheeting and corrugated iron, and when they were demolished in the 1970s, some of the material was buried on-site.

The City started receiving reports of potential ACM at the Hillarys Animal Beach in November 2021, which was being exposed as a result of erosion of the dunes from wind and wave action.

Since November 2021, the City has been engaging a specialist contractor to carry out regular inspections and hand picking of potential ACM.

In 2022, the City engaged a consultant to develop an Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Preliminary Assessment, with results indicating that ACM fragments were generally bonded, weathered but in good condition.

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has advised that the risk to human health is low.

The City has carried out regular inspections and hand picking of ACM, as well as completing extensive rehabilitation works in 2023 to stabilise the foreshore dune.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the City is working with a consultant to develop an Ongoing Site Management Plan (OSMP) for the site based on recommendations from DWER.

“In addition to the OSMP, the City will undertake remedial works at the beach, including warning signage near the affected areas,” Mayor Jacob said.

“We advise users of Hillarys Dog Beach to remain on existing pathways and keep out of the dunes, and if you see potential ACM, please report it to the City.

“It is important to note that the level of contamination per area of land is defined as very low risk by the relevant Department of Health guidelines.”

For further information about asbestos containing material (ACM), please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

Sightings of potential ACM can be reported to the City on 9400 4000 or email info@joondalup.wa.gov.au.

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

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

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.

Tyrepower Joondalup Festival of Motoring postponed

The organisers of the Tyrepower Joondalup Festival of Motoring with support from the City of Joondalup, have made the difficult decision to postpone this weekend’s event due to the northern suburbs bushfire and forecast extreme weather conditions.

Our thoughts are with the residents in the emergency zone and with the emergency workers who are concentrating their efforts to where it is most needed.

We thank our officials, participants, competitors, vendors and sponsors for their understanding and support, and we look forward to announcing a date for the rescheduled event in the new year.

 

ARETHA: A love letter to the Queen of Soul makes WA debut at Joondalup Festival 2024

Six powerful and proud Australian voices will unite to perform a fitting tribute to Aretha Franklin as ARETHA: A love letter to the Queen of Soul makes its Western Australian debut at Joondalup Festival 2024.

Performing 32 handpicked songs from Aretha Franklin’s extraordinary catalogue, ARETHA pays tribute to the woman who defined the golden age of soul with a moving theatrical performance.

Arguably the most influential female voice in the history of soul music and the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, ARETHA’s opening performance will aptly take place on International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March), followed by a second night on Saturday 9 March, set outdoors in a purpose-built venue alongside the iconic Chancellery building at Edith Cowan University in Joondalup.

Narrated by outstanding Australian actor, writer and director best known for her roles in Cleverman and Wentworth, Jada Alberts; ARETHA will see a unique and culturally iconic production delivered by five additional powerful vocalists.

The cast includes:

● Emma Donovan: A legendary ARIA-nominated, award-winning First Nations singer and songwriter.

● Thandi Phoenix: An Australian-South African vocal powerhouse with a unique tone and magnetic energy, touted “One of Australia’s most promising up and comers.”

● THNDO: A singer, songwriter and actor who reached the final of The Voice in 2014, she is considered Australia’s ‘First Lady of Soul and R&B.’

● Karen Lee Andrews: A compelling soul and blues virtuoso who has headlined at WOMADelaide, Woodford, the Sydney Opera House and countless summer music festivals.

● Mahalia Barnes: Australian Soul, blues, rock’n’roll singer, following the lead of her father Jimmy Barnes.

Together, the cast will pay homage to Aretha’s life through music, acknowledging the pain, depression, struggles and hardship the artist faced on her road to success. The performance has been hailed as inspirational and moving by reviewers across the country, with sell out shows across the Eastern Seaboard earlier this year.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said ARETHA’s debut underpins Joondalup Festival’s purpose to celebrate and connect local communities through world-class experiences.

“We are delighted to welcome ARETHA to perform its Western Australian debut at Joondalup Festival 2024,” Mayor Jacob said.

“Set to open on International Women’s Day, this will be a historic moment for our community to embrace a moving performance by six powerful and proud Australian voices in tribute to the queen of soul.”

“ARETHA is the first of many world-class performances we’re preparing to welcome to next year’s festival. Designed to make arts accessible to all in our community, our curated program for Joondalup Festival 2024 will be sure to impress with a range of free and ticketed events to choose from over three weeks.”

Tickets to ARETHA: A love letter to the Queen of Soul will start from $59 and go on sale on Thursday 30 November 2023.

The complete Joondalup Festival 2024 program will be announced in January 2024. For more information on the festival, visit: www.joondalupfestival.com.au/

Valentine’s Concert celebrates 25 years together!

The 2024 Valentine’s Concert is celebrating the City of Joondalup’s 25-year anniversary in the most fitting way possible. A party for thousands of people, inspired by the greatest hits of 25 years ago.

Next year’s concert, 25 Years Together, will be staged on the fairways of Joondalup Resort on Thursday 8 February 2024.

If you can cast your mind back, you might recall that Joondalup became a City in its own right on Wednesday 1 July 1998.

That was the year Aussie rockers Powderfinger released their album Internationalist, setting them on the path to global stardom, The Wiggles’ first self-titled television series aired on Channel 7, Dawson’s Creek was a must-watch for teens and the likes of Armageddon, Good Will Hunting and The Wedding Singer were playing at movie theatres. In the main, mobile phones were still the size of house bricks and Joondalup nightclub Bronson’s was still the go-to night spot in the northern suburbs.

Australian singing superstars Paulini (Young Divas, Australian Idol, ARIA Award Winner) and Tim Campbell (Home and Away, Dancing With The Stars, Carols By Candlelight), accompanied by the Perth Symphony Orchestra, will take us back to those heady days, performing all those sentimental tunes of the late-90s.

Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to think back and remember what they were doing, watching, wearing and listening to 25 years ago and to share their recollections through photos and anecdotes via social media, to be published on the big screen throughout the concert.

The 2024 Valentine’s Concert is set to be an unforgettable night, filled with community connection, fond memories and hopes for the future, all set to a nostalgic ‘90s soundtrack.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said he was looking forward to another spectacular evening under the stars at Joondalup Resort.

“Many say music peaked in the 1990s and as someone who grew up in that period, who am I to argue,” Mayor Jacob said.

“We’ve been doing a lot of reflection in 2023 to celebrate our 25 year-milestone as a City. It is only fitting we go back to where it all began.

“The Valentine’s Concert is the City’s premier music event and the finest open-air concert in Western Australia. Its reputation continues to build as attendees enjoy a relaxing evening in a stunning venue while enjoying outstanding musical entertainment.”

Fiona Campbell, Creative Director of Perth Symphony Orchestra, said: “Perth Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to create this musical extravaganza that will transport you back in time and fill your hearts with joy, reliving the greatest hits from 25 years ago in celebration of Joondalup’s 25th anniversary.”

“Featuring the phenomenal talents of iconic Australian vocalists Paulini and Tim Campbell, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Get ready for a breathtaking fusion of orchestral magic, unforgettable voices, shared memories, laughter, and an irresistible urge to dance the night away.”

City of Joondalup residents and ratepayers will get first opportunity to purchase tickets in an exclusive pre-sale from 9.00am Monday, 6 November. Ticket sales are open to the general public on Monday 13 November, 9.00am.

Tickets are $35 for residents and ratepayers, $30 for residents with a valid concession card, $70 for non-residents and $20 for children.

Tickets will be available for purchase on Ticketbooth, via the City’s website or in person at the City of Joondalup Customer Service Centre during business hours.

Follow the City of Joondalup social media accounts for up-to-date information and extra special content, including competitions.

Food and drink will be available to purchase from food trucks on the night, or patrons can bring along a picnic dinner to enjoy with family and friends.

The City acknowledges premier partners ECU and Joondalup Health Campus, as well as venue partner Joondalup Resort for their support of the Valentine’s Concert.

Make a difference to those in need

A win-win situation is perhaps the best way to describe the City of Joondalup’s 2023 Food for Fines Campaign.

From Wednesday 1 November – Thursday 30 November, City of Joondalup library members can have their overdue library fines cleared by $1 at a time.

In return, all they have to do is drop off non-perishable boxed, bottled or canned food items at one of the City’s four library branches – Duncraig, Joondalup, Whitford or Woodvale.

The more they donate, the better off they will be.

At the end of the month, food donations will be distributed to the Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence, The Spiers Centre and No Limits, making life a little easier for those families doing it tough in the lead-up to Christmas.

The City last took part in the Food for Fines campaign in 2017, which resulted in more than 73 boxes of food going to the participating charities. More than $870 in library fines were waived that month.

Acceptable food for donations includes peanut butter or spreads, canned meats – chicken, tuna, salmon, canned vegetables or fruit, pasta or rice, cereal, cooking oil, savoury sauces and dressings, soups or condiments, fruit cake or baking mixes, coffee, tea and biscuits and non-alcoholic beverages.

As pets can be an important part of family life, sealed canned food or dried biscuits for cats and dogs will also be accepted.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said nobody loses out by getting involved in Food for Fines.

“Christmas can be a hard time for many, and our community is renowned for its generous spirit and for looking after our own,” he said.

“Through Food for Fines, these wonderful participating charities receive much-needed food for distribution, and our library members can significantly reduce or wipe out their library fines. The more they donate, the better off they will be.”

This campaign is also open to members of the community who are not library members, so you don’t have to be a library member or have a late fine to participate.

For more information, visit the City’s webpage or call 9400 4751.

Items not accepted for donation: Open, damaged packages or repackaged food, expired food, perishables or food requiring refrigeration, pet food.

Rocking the suburbs

All roads lead to Woodvale’s Timberlane Park for the first of two concerts in the City of Joondalup’s iconic Music in the Park series.

Three of Perth’s hottest homegrown acts will take centre stage at the picture-perfect outdoor venue on Saturday 11 November, each bringing a different flavour and performance style.

Coco Elise are set to get the party started with their groovy bass lines and nostalgia-fuelled lyricism, followed by the neo-soul and modern jazz-inspired LUCI and the brass-infused gypsy jazz of The Witchy Djypsies.

The Music in the Park caravan then heads north to Burns Beach on Saturday 9 December as three more of Perth’s best new bands “bring the funk” to Bramston Park.

Joondalup’s own Defeat the Beat winners Hey So Hungry will set the vibes with their heavy-hitting indie rock sound. Multi-award-winning fan favourites Joan and the Giants will follow with their anthemic hits before Randa and the Soul Kingdom deliver their feel-good funky rhythms.

Both concerts are FREE and Auslan-interpreted. Children’s activities and food trucks will be available, or concertgoers can bring along a picnic to either venue.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said Music in the Park had delivered many spectacular nights of entertainment over the years and this year’s lineup of top-notch musical acts and picture-perfect venues would only enhance its reputation.

“For many people, this popular concert series is one of the ‘must-attend’ events of the season” he said.

“By hosting concerts at the southern and northern ends of the City, we are making it more convenient than ever for people to head out locally for a free night of family-friendly entertainment.”

Saturday 11 November 2023, 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Timberlane Park, Woodvale

Artist profiles

7.30pm – 8.30pm – The Witchy Djypsies are a high-energy bunch of music makers from France, Guadeloupe, The Netherlands and Australia. Casting their musical spells on audiences of all ages, this eclectic 6-piece skillfully fuses soulful Latin beats, cheeky gypsy jazz and brass-infused ska rhythms together in a playful and uplifting performance that tears down genre borders.

6.15pm – 7.15pm – LUCI is a Greenwood band with a contagious on-stage chemistry. Showcasing a ’90s neo-soul sound mixed with modern jazz influences, this talented group of lads really know how to put on a show – evidenced by their fast-growing fan base.

5.30pm – 6.00pm – Coco Elise brings a nostalgia-fuelled sound built on chopped synth chords, mesmerising guitar work and groovy bass lines. Their debut EP dropped late last year, featuring dynamic and conversational lyricism about longing for love and the nature of life.

Saturday 9 December 2023, 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Bramston Park, Burns Beach

Artist profiles

7.30pm – 8.30pm – Randa and the Soul Kingdom have arrived and they’re set to put some funk in your trunk! With soulful horns, high-octane vocals, and gritty rhythms, Randa and her 6-piece band pack an almighty punch of feel-good funky goodness that’s sure to send you into a frenzied Soul Train.

6.15pm – 7.15pm – Joan and The Giants are captivating crowds and critics across the country with their heart-on-sleeve, anthemic pop music. Renowned for their emotional lyricism and powerful stage presence, these fan favourites have a hefty catalogue of accolades, including three wins at the recent WA Song of the Year Awards and multiple nominations in last year’s prestigious International Songwriting Competition.

5.30pm – 6.00pm – Hey So Hungry are four teenage mates creating indie rock tracks with memorable guitar lines, catchy melodies, heavy-hitting drums, smooth bass and an all-around groovy sound. Don’t sleep on these kids – soon they’ll be your favourite band!

2023 Local Government Election Sees Four New Faces on Joondalup Council

The 2023 Local Government Election has resulted in two candidates being re-elected to the Joondalup Council, and four new elected members.

Nige Jones was re-elected in North Central Ward, while John Raftis was successful in his move from South West Ward to South Ward.

Lewis Hutton (North Ward), Rebecca Pizzey (Central Ward), Rohan O’Neill (South East Ward) and Phillip Vinciullo (South West Ward) are the new faces elected to Joondalup Council.

Tom McLean, Russell Poliwka, John Logan and Suzanne Thompson chose not to seek re-election to the Joondalup Council at the 2023 Local Government Election.

The six successful candidates will be sworn in for their four-year terms at a ceremony to be held on Wednesday 25 October, where a Deputy Mayor will also be elected by the Council.

They join Mayor Albert Jacob and Crs Adrian Hill (North), Daniel Kingston (North Central), Christopher May (Central), John Chester (South East), Christine Hamilton-Prime (South West) and Russ Fishwick (South Ward) on the Council.

Mayor Jacob said the new Council has a mix of age, experience, backgrounds and interests.

“I am confident our new elected members, coupled with the experience and enthusiasm of our existing Councillors, will achieve great things for our community and enhance Joondalup’s reputation as one of the world’s most liveable cities,” he said.

“It is also pleasing that the two Elected Members who sought re-election were successful as that is a sign that the community is supportive of the job the Council has been doing in recent years.

“I look forward to working together as a strong elected body, alongside the City’s administration, as we begin the next exciting chapter in the Joondalup story.”

Joondalup Festival wins national award

Joondalup Festival 2023 has been named Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium.

This year’s festival, which attracted more than a quarter of a million visitors to event sites across the City, beat a world-class field of finalists: Vivid Sydney (NSW), Adelaide Fringe (SA), Carmen on Cockatoo Island (NSW) and National Multicultural Festival (ACT).

The City received this prestigious national award in Sydney on Wednesday 13 September 2023.

Held across March/April, the 2023 festival broke new ground with a refreshed and expanded program with more artists performing a broader range of events for more people at more places across the City than ever before.

The undoubted highlight was Boola Djarat Wardan – a laser, light and water show spectacular – which ran at Hillarys Boat Harbour and was enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from across the State.

Meaning ‘many lights across the sea’, this seven-minute sensory spectacle was an amalgamation of digital laser light technology, water haze and geysers, with an enveloping soundscape that was brought together by the ancient art of Indigenous storytelling.

This display was one of several events in the festival lineup that celebrated culture and country.

Meeukang Warangka Ba Kenniny, meaning ‘dancing and singing in the moonlight,’ opened the festival at Neil Hawkins Park, while Celebrate Yellagonga Day offered the community a day of fun activities for the whole family, including music and live performances, fascinating talks and walking tours, kids’ entertainment, arts and crafts, free and ticketed workshops and more.

More than 50 other entertainment shows, community days and special events were held throughout the program, bringing together the contributions of more than 300 local and interstate artists and creatives.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said this significant national award was fitting recognition for the City, which had taken the festival to new heights in 2023.

“What a great way to celebrate our 25th anniversary as a City,” he said.

“This success of Joondalup Festival 2023 was the result of a strong collaborative effort from many teams across the City who came together as one to deliver the best festival in the event’s storied history.

“The standard has been set. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2024.”

Inspiration for future City?

The success of the City of Joondalup and its City Centre design and development is helping to inspire the shape and feel of the new planned Capital City of Indonesia.

Joondalup Councillor Christine Hamilton-Prime, representing Mayor Albert Jacob, and CEO James Pearson, hosted more than 50 delegates from Indonesia, including the Minister for Development and Planning Suharso Monoarfa and members of the Indonesian Parliament and Indonesian New Capital Authority.

Ahead of the development and planning of Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital, on the eastern coast of Borneo island, the Indonesian Government is engaging with globally facing cities like Joondalup on how to plan, develop, build and manage new city development.

The City of Joondalup, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, is one of the pioneers in the principles of environment and social sustainability in an urban setting.

Indonesian delegates were taken through the City’s evolution and the planning and development that has transformed Joondalup into the modern City it is today.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the delegation had been particularly interested in the Joondalup City Centre and how Joondalup’s key sectors, such as education and training, health and medical, major retail, transport and recreational opportunities, were in such close proximity.

Mayor Jacob said it was the second successful meeting between the City and Indonesian delegates in the past six months.

“Although we are a relatively young City, Joondalup has made and continues to make its mark on the global stage,” he said.

“In terms of area and population characteristics, Joondalup and the Perth metropolitan area is similar to our near neighbour Indonesia’s planned new Capital City in Borneo.”

“Joondalup is a global city, bold, creative and prosperous, and we want to strengthen ties with Indonesia, which we have identified, through our Economic Development Strategy, as a place offering more business and trade opportunities for businesses and people in Joondalup.”

Following the meeting, the delegates toured Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup Campus.

 

Green light for community garden at Gibson

A community garden at Padbury’s Gibson Park will soon become a reality after Joondalup Council supported a proposal for the City to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with Padbury Community Garden (PCG) Inc.

A community garden is an outdoor space that is used to grow fruits, vegetables and other plants in a collaborative manner.

The MOU will outline the requirements and conditions of approval for the group to manage and maintain the garden over a three-year period.

The proposed site for the garden is a small area of the park between the Gibson Park Community Centre car park, a fenced drainage reserve and a Western Power substation.

Padbury Community Garden Inc has been working on the proposal for a number of years. While waiting for approval, the association has been hosting community activities and workshops.

The PCG committee and its members were delighted with the Council’s unanimous support of the project.

“We are working to reduce the loneliness and isolation felt by so many people throughout the community, especially since the pandemic,” the group said in a statement.

“We are already collaborating with many other charities and organisations with the aim to improve the mental health of the residents in the community by providing opportunities to come together and engage in activities, regardless of age, ability, gender, sex, religious belief, or cultural background.

“Having a physical community garden to function out of will be a dream come true and an asset for the community for years to come.”

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the Council had been impressed by the professionalism of the PCG submission and members’ passion to see the project come to fruition.

“The City is a big supporter of sustainability and community gardens have become increasingly popular places for residents to grow fruits and vegetables and to interact with the environment and fellow community members,” he said.

“These are highly effective spaces where like-minded individuals share knowledge, learn new skills and develop friendships and connections to the community.

“Community gardens promote positive mental health and physical wellbeing and I am confident this garden will be a success and the City will house more of these types of gardens in the future.”

Applications open for Arts Development Scheme

Performing artists and arts lovers will get a $50,000 boost from the City of Joondalup’s launch of its increased Arts Development Scheme.

The scheme will provide monetary support for artists and arts organisations to deliver a performing arts project for local audiences and is designed to bolster the performing arts sector in Perth’s northern city.

This year the funding pool has been increased from $10,000 to $50,000, providing a significant opportunity to entice a range of high-quality and diverse performances to the Joondalup region.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the Arts Development Scheme cements the City of Joondalup’s reputation as Perth’s northern home of the arts.

“This scheme continues the momentum of the viral fame of Joondalup Festival earlier this year,” Mayor Jacob said.

“We’re incredibly proud of the vibrant offering of cultural events we put on each year, including Music in the Park, the Valentine’s Concert and of course our premier arts event, Joondalup Festival.

“With this year being our celebration of the City’s 25 years, I am excited to see us mark the occasion with a range of bold, creative and diverse performances that activate spaces and create impactful engagement opportunities for our local community.”

Applications for the Arts Development Scheme are open until Sunday 3 September. Visit joondalup.wa.gov.au for more information and to apply.

Invitation Art Prize looks back on 25 years of WA talent

The City of Joondalup’s Invitation Art Prize (IAP) celebrates its silver jubilee this year, sharing the impressive milestone with the local government itself having launched in the City’s inaugural year.

Exhibiting this October, the prestigious acquisitive art prize will look different in 2023. Instead of brand-new artworks, for the first time the IAP will feature each year’s winning artwork since the prize’s inception in 1998.

The retrospective exhibition will feature winning artworks by artists of prominence including Erin Coates, Teelah George, Kate McMillan and Brendan van Hek, alongside renowned Indigenous artists Shane Pickett and Mandy White.

Viewers will get another opportunity to see last year’s winning artwork, a beaded roast chook bag by artist Emma Buswell that went viral on social media across the country.

Buswell has since followed up her original winning creation with the controversial Vegemite basted version of the supermarket classic.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the IAP provides a moment to reflect on the changes to WA contemporary art over the last quarter century.

“Over the past 25 years, the IAP has showcased artworks by 732 artists from across the state, many who are now recognised on a national and even international level,” Mayor Jacob said.

“In this year’s retrospective iteration of the IAP, we proudly look back at the winning artworks, celebrating both the evolution of this prestigious prize and of WA’s contemporary art offering.”

The Invitation Art Prize: 25 Year Retrospective will be on public display at Westfield Whitford City from Monday 2 October – Saturday 21 October during shopping centre opening hours.

Full list of exhibiting artists:

Nicole Andrijevic, Graeme Burge, Emma Buswell, Susanna Castleden, Erin Coates, Trevor Bly and Patrick Doherty, Ellhan Eshraghian-Haakansson, Teelah George, Lee Harrop, Paul Hinchcliffe, Bevan Honey, Paul Kaptein, Richie Kuhaupt, Jarrad Martyn, Kate McMillan, Mark Parfitt, Concetta Petrillo, Meeyakba Shane Pickett, Trevor Richards, Susan Roux, Jon Tarry, Brendan van Hek, and Lynette Voevodin and Rodney Glick.

Vale Chris Baker

The City of Joondalup is saddened by the passing of former Joondalup Councillor Chris Baker.

Chris, aged 65, served the City with distinction from 2001-2004 as Marina Ward Councillor.

As Joondalup MLA, from 1996-2001, Chris was passionate about providing a safe community, local jobs for local people, infrastructure and amenities for Perth’s fast-growing northern corridor. At the time of his death, Chris was a North Ward Councillor at the City of Wanneroo.

On behalf of the Joondalup Council, staff and residents of the City of Joondalup, I convey our deepest condolences to Chris’ family and friends.

Albert Jacob, Joondalup Mayor

Vale Margaret Cockman

The Cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo extend their condolences to the family and friends of their Matriarch, Margaret Cockman OAM, who has passed away, aged 92.

No one has done more to shape the identity of the cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo as we know them today than Margaret.

From an early age, Margaret dedicated her life to her community and to the people of Wanneroo. Later in life that extended to Joondalup.

History will reflect well on her many achievements.

Through five decades of service in local government, Margaret witnessed every major development and project undertaken throughout the region.

Her incredible volume of voluntary work is unmatched.

Family-orientated, personable and loyal, with a great sense of humour and a happy disposition, Margaret truly lived life to the fullest.

She will be missed.

At an appropriate time, both cities will honour Margaret Cockman’s legacy in a befitting manner.

On behalf of the Wanneroo/Joondalup family, we thank Margaret Cockman on a job well done.

Rest in Peace.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob

Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken

Trio joins the Joondalup Walk of Fame

One of the country’s most celebrated weightlifters and two prominent First Nations leaders and are the three newest inductees into the City of Joondalup’s Walk of Fame, which coincides with Joondalup’s 25th anniversary.

Salvatore ‘Sam’ Castiglione, Dr Rishelle Hume and Sharon Wood-Kenney have had their names immortalised on bronzed-plated pavers that can be found along Joondalup’s Central Walk.

They join the 11 inaugural inductees including Justin Langer, Daniel Ricciardo and Sean Tan, who have had strong connections to the City of Joondalup and have achieved success at an elite level.

Salvatore ‘Sam’ Castiglione competed for Australia at the Edmonton 1978 Commonwealth Games, breaking two Games’ records on the way to winning a gold medal in the middleweight class.

Dr Rishelle Hume has had almost three decades of experience in Aboriginal engagement, including roles in employment, education, justice, and health.

Sharon Wood-Kenney is the current Chair of the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan Community Reference Group and has played a key role in the development of the City’s first Reconciliation Plan, which is expected to be endorsed by Joondalup Council in late-2023.

Joondalup celebrates its 25th anniversary on Saturday 1 July 2023.

“As we reflect on our journey as a City, it is a fitting time to honour and thank some of those people who have contributed towards Joondalup’s success over the past 25 years,” Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said.

“Joondalup is a City that has always encouraged its community members, no matter what area of interest they have, to follow their dreams.

“Since our earliest days, we have been home to many high-achieving members of the community who have made significant impacts at a local, national or international level. Our latest inductees are no exception.

“I congratulate Sam, Rishelle and Sharon and I look forward to seeing more names being added to the Walk of Fame in years to come.”

Among the selection criteria, Walk of Fame recipients must have resided in the City for over five years and /or attended a school within the City for more than five years.

The trio joins Justin Langer (cricket), Daniel Ricciardo (Formula 1), Greg Hire (basketball), Matt Priddis (football), Casey Dellacqua (tennis), Jessica Bratich Johnson (karate), Brian Bratich (karate), Shaun Tan (artist illustrator, comic books and film), Michael Malone (iiNet), Mike Hussey (cricket) and David Hussey (cricket).

The profiles of all members can be viewed via a QR code at the location or here.

Inductees – Background

Weightlifter Salvatore ‘Sam’ Castiglione competed for Australia at the Edmonton 1978 Commonwealth Games, breaking two Commonwealth Games’ records on the way to winning a gold medal in the middleweight class (75kg class).

It was the highlight of a long and distinguished career which included numerous state records (in NSW) 32 national records – 14 of them Commonwealth records and two Games’ records (1978).

He has remained in the sport ever since his athletic career concluded, inspiring the next generation of lifters as a coach and as an administrator.

Sam is the former President of Australian Commonwealth Games WA Division and started the Connolly Weightlifting Club; a suburb where he has resided for the past three decades.

Sam was also instrumental in resurrecting weightlifting in WA in 1988 which was dormant for many years.

He has filled many roles at Weightlifting WA – where he has been a life member since 2005 – including that of Honorary State Treasurer, Honorary Vice President and Honorary State Secretary, as well as serving as an Executive Council member.

Sam was the Australian Oceania team’s U/15 and U/17 assistant coach that competed at Commonwealth Championships on the Gold Coast in 2017. The current coach at Grizzly’s Weightlifting Club, Sam is also an accredited National weightlifting referee and a Life Member of the Commonwealth Games WA Division.

Dr Rishelle Hume AM is a proud Noongar woman with traditional ties to the Whadjuk, Ballardong and Gnaala Karla Boodja peoples.

A mother of three, the Joondalup resident is a direct descendent and granddaughter of the highly respected Noongar Wadjuk Elders, Mr Patrick, and Ms Lorna Hume; a duo that spent their lives tirelessly promoting Aboriginal rights and Noongar culture.

Following in her grandparent’s footsteps she has had almost three decades of experience in Aboriginal engagement including in the fields of employment, education, justice, and health.

This has included roles as chairperson of the Mandjah Boodjah Aboriginal Corporation and co-chairperson of the Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute, a body she co-founded to inspire and support Aboriginal people to take up leadership opportunities to strengthen their families and communities.

Sharon Wood-Kenney is a proud Noongar Yamatji woman with connections across Whadjuk Boorloo, (Perth) and connecting songlines across Western Australia.

The Sorrento resident is changing the narrative when it comes to moving forward as a nation and towards reconciliation.

A Sorrento resident, Sharon is the designer and presenter of the Perception Is OUR Truth Diversity, Equity Cultural Immersion training program

Sharon is confident we can all walk together respectfully to be the “generation of positive change.”

Inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame in 2020 for her work in areas including mental health, domestic violence, youth, families and Elders’ yarning circles, Sharon is also the founder and chair of the Djinda Bridiya Wellbeing Australian Aboriginal Corporation, Djinda Falcons and various other education, leadership and mentoring programs that connect children, families, teachers and agencies to achieve best-case outcomes.

Sharon is an advocate for cross-cultural awareness through community representation in media, local government and media.

In her latest role as business owner and executive cultural navigator for South West Kinships Cultural Immersions, Tours, Education and Training, she engages and delivers unique cultural experiences and behavioural change workshops for children, schools and businesses including Tourism Australia.

Through a new initiative for wellbeing and leadership, The Brody (Wood) Kenney Legacy, Walk for Brody – Sharon promotes safe spaces to belong, heal, grow and innovate for living our best lives, together respectfully. In 2022 Sharon was the Chair of the City of Joondalup Reconciliation Action Plan Community Reference Group.

Council Approves 2023/24 Budget

The Joondalup Council has approved the City’s 2023/24 Budget at its June meeting, including an increase of 2.75% to general rates revenue.

This is well below current levels of CPI and recognises the challenges that residents are facing with inflation and other cost of living pressures.

The current economic environment of high inflation and higher interest rates, which is predicted to continue in the short to medium term, has influenced the framing of the 2023/24 Budget.

Other challenges the City addressed in preparing the 2023/24 Budget include inflation pressures to core services, cost shifting from other tiers of government, and community expectations of the City’s capacity to continuously provide or contribute significantly to sporting and community infrastructure.

2023/24 is also a revaluation year, in which the State Government’s Valuer General revalues all properties in the City every three years. Gross Rental Values have risen considerably, with an average resident GRV increase of 19% since the last revaluation in 2020/21.

The Budget provides the resources required to enable the City to provide the services, facilities and works that the community have identified in its Strategic Community Plan. Joondalup 2032, and other City supporting plans.

Budget highlights include:

  • Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion ($3.45 million).
  • Joondalup Drive / Hodges Drive Intersection Upgrade ($1.53 million).
  • Hepburn Avenue / Karuah Way Intersection Upgrade ($822,000).
  • Warwick North Cluster Parks Revitalisation ($750,000).
  • Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment ($733,000).
  • Percy Doyle Skate Park ($713,000).
  • Pinnaroo Point Parking Improvements ($670,000).
  • Ocean Reef Road / Gwendoline Drive Intersection Upgrade ($635,000).
  • Hepburn Avenue / Amalfi Drive roundabout improvements ($626,000).

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the 2023/24 Budget positions the City as having one of the lowest rates in the dollar for any local government area in Western Australia.

“It is a strong budget that balances the tough economic pressures that affect our ratepayers with ensuring that the City can continue to meet their expectations to deliver the services, projects and programs that they expect,” Mayor Jacob said.

“We know that in the current economic environment of high inflation and successive interest rate rises that our residents are doing it tough, and that is why we have worked hard to reduce their burden.

“Setting the Budget is one of the most challenging tasks for the Council and administration, and it is even harder in a revaluation year, and the decisions we make as a Council have a significant impact on the valuations of our suburbs.

“This includes the major projects we assist in delivering like Ocean Reef Marina, investing in and maintaining high quality parks and leisure facilities, improving the quality of our roads and lighting, and providing libraries and cultural experiences.

“In its early years, the City of Joondalup focused on investing heavily in our community infrastructure, operations and major projects, and as we are about to celebrate our 25th birthday we are fortunate that those decisions have reaped significant benefits for our residents.”

On Saturday 1 July 2023, residents will be able to download the annual waste guide, greens tipping and shredded green waste (mulch) vouchers on the City’s website.

Budget Highlights by Suburb

BELDON

  • Ocean Reef Road / Gwendoline Drive intersection upgrade ($634,575*) **
  • Gwendoline Drive median upgrade, resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($432,915*)

BURNS BEACH

  • Burns Beach café/restaurant/kiosk construction ($120,000) **
  • Burns Beach to Mindarie dual use path revegetation of disturbed batters ($100,000) **
  • Burns Beach coastal node redevelopment ($50,000) **
  • Bengallo Park lighting renewals ($15,000)

CONNOLLY

  • Baltusrol Park playspace renewal ($148,150)

CRAIGIE

  • Eddystone Avenue shared path upgrade and road resurfacing ($402,000*) **
  • Seaflower Crescent resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($237,000)
  • Camberwarra Drive / Eagle Street resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($66,000*)
  • Mildura Road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($57,000)
  • Albion Park lighting improvements ($35,000)

CURRAMBINE

  • Christchurch Park changerooms refurbishment ($400,000) **
  • Shenton Avenue (Delamere Avenue to Connolly Drive) path upgrade ($285,000)
  • Marmion Avenue (Burns Beach Road to Caledonia Avenue) path upgrade ($165,000)
  • Pinmore Lane resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($31,050)
  • Corwin Lane resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($17,000)
  • Paragon Rise / Santa Anna Mews intersection resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($17,000)

DUNCRAIG

  • Percy Doyle Reserve outdoor youth recreation facilities ($713,050) **
  • Sorrento Bowling Club synthetic turf ($350,000*)
  • Glengarry Drive (northbound) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($223,000*)
  • Bernedale Way (Nicholli Street to Langholm Place) resurfacing works ($161,000*)
  • Cooba Place pathway and road resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($146,500)
  • Culloden Road (Kinloch Place to Glengarry Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($137,000)
  • Bracadale Ave (Lennoxtown Rd to Glengarry Dr) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($132,000*)
  • Duncraig Primary School pedestrian crossing / pathway upgrades ($110,000)
  • Noal Gannon Park sump beautification ($107,500) **
  • Dauntless Way (Gilbert Road to Sullivan Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($102,000)
  • Wandina Park lighting improvements ($75,000)
  • Kenny Drive pathway works ($53,000)
  • Florian Place drainage upgrade ($50,000) **
  • Banff Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($43,000)
  • Percy Doyle Reserve football / tee ball changeroom upgrade ($30,000) **
  • Huntly Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($24,000)
  • Readshaw Road local traffic management scheme works ($10,000) **

EDGEWATER

  • Quarry Ramble Park irrigation cabinet replacement ($23,000)
  • Emerald Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

GREENWOOD

  • Hepburn Avenue / Karuah Way intersection improvement works ($821,950*) **
  • Greenwood Scout Hall refurbishment ($560,000*) **
  • Allenswood Road (southbound) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($371,000*)
  • Hepburn Avenue (westbound, Karuah Way to Kingsley Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($209,012*)
  • Blackall Drive (Hartley Court to Filbert Street) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($182,000*)
  • Kanangra Park playspace renewal ($140,383) **
  • Oleaster Way (Blackall Drive to Wirilda Crescent) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($140,000)
  • Oleaster Park playspace renewal ($101,650)
  • Hartley Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($92,000)
  • Gerda Park playspace renewal ($84,400) **
  • Elias Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($80,000)
  • Morell Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($75,000)
  • Liwara Place pathway construction ($20,000)
  • Hartley Park, Birch Park and Filbert Park landscape improvements ($11,227) **
  • Annato Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

HEATHRIDGE

  • Poseidon Park playspace renewal ($148,150)
  • Flotilla Road (Peninsula Avenue to Channel Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($148,000)
  • Admiral Park playspace renewal ($112,250)
  • Rudder Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($103,000)
  • Cormorant Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($86,000)
  • Prince Regent Park facility refurbishment ($40,000) **
  • Christmas Avenue / King Edward Drive intersection resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($25,000)
  • Balanus Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

HILLARYS

  • Pinnaroo Point parking improvements ($670,072) **
  • Hepburn Avenue / Amalfi Drive roundabout improvements ($626,430*) **
  • Pinnaroo Point café/restaurant/kiosk construction ($563,000) **
  • Whitfords Avenue (westbound, shopping centre roundabout to Dampier Avenue) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($254,933*)
  • Sporing Way (Green Road to Nash Street) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($162,000)
  • Monkhouse Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($150,000)
  • David Crescent (Mawson Crescent to Mackay Way) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($114,000)
  • Hillarys Park playspace renewal ($112,250)
  • Hicks Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($97,000)
  • Nash Street (Green Road to Solander Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($46,000)
  • Gore Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($45,000)
  • Murray Drive drainage upgrade ($30,000)
  • Whitfords Nodes car park works ($30,000)
  • Mawson Park West playspace renewal ($15,000)
  • Gleddon Park sump beautification / playspace renewal ($13,000) **
  • James Cook Park playspace renewal ($7,000) **
  • Scott Place lighting installation ($5,000) **

ILUKA

  • Iluka bowling green and lighting upgrades ($468,933*)
  • Naturaliste Park playspace / lighting renewals ($146,650)
  • Burns Beach Road / Whitehaven Avenue roundabout pedestrian crossing, resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($90,000)
  • Sir James McCusker Park universal access toilet installation ($10,000) **

JOONDALUP

  • Joondalup Drive / Hodges Drive intersection upgrade ($1,530,170*) **
  • Joondalup Drive streetscape upgrades ($570,000) **
  • City Centre Place Activation ($565,000) **
  • Lakeside Drive (Deakin Gate to Chancellor Pass) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($539,073*)
  • Joondalup Drive / Lakeside Drive (north) intersection upgrade to a roundabout ($423,000*) **
  • Joondalup City Centre lighting replacement ($280,000) **
  • Joondalup Drive (southbound, Aston Street to Grand Boulevard, Lakeside Drive North to Moore Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($231,443*)
  • Water Tower Park playspace renewal ($157,250)
  • Nanika Park playspace renewal ($143,500)
  • Lakeside Drive pathway replacement (Chancellor Pass to Grassbird Avenue) ($122,000)
  • Joondalup Drive pathway replacement (Collier Pass to Cord Street) ($120,000)
  • Grand Boulevard (northbound, Kendrew Crescent to Collier Pass) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($90,093*)
  • Eddystone Avenue (Joondalup Drive to Honeybush Drive) upgrade works ($61,343*) **
  • City Centre Streetscape Renewal Program ($50,000) **
  • Joondalup Drive / Lakeside Drive traffic signal improvements ($48,000*)
  • Honeybush Drive local traffic management scheme works ($10,000) **
  • Elcar Park pathway lighting ($10,000)

KALLAROO

  • Marmion Avenue / Coral Street intersection upgrade ($197,240*) **
  • Bridgewater Park playspace renewal ($115,250)
  • Glenbank Park playspace renewal ($101,650)
  • Whitfords West Park amenity improvement ($75,000) **
  • Whitfords Avenue medians landscaping upgrades (Marmion Ave to Belrose Entrance) ($10,000) **

KINGSLEY

  • Barridale Park irrigation / playspace renewal ($431,150)
  • Bargate Way (Moolanda Boulevard to Harness Street) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($180,000*)
  • Willesden Avenue resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($170,000)
  • Legana Park playspace renewal ($146,150)
  • Moolanda Boulevard pedestrian footbridge renewal ($100,000) **
  • Sheen Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($80,000)
  • Barnet Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($62,000)
  • Chauncey Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($54,000)
  • Hepburn Avenue / Moolanda Boulevard roundabout construction ($50,000*) **
  • Erith Close resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($35,000)
  • Kingsley Park tennis lighting renewals ($25,000)

KINROSS

  • MacNaughton Park playspace / skate park lighting renewals ($68,000) **
  • Kinross Primary School pedestrian crossing upgrades ($30,000)
  • Monkton Place new pathway (Storehaven Parade to Thornton Park eastern verge) ($16,000)

MARMION

  • Cliff Park playspace renewal and landscaping improvements ($209,400) **

MULLALOO

  • Mullaloo Drive (Koorana Road roundabout to Stanford Road, Dampier Avenue to Balga Way) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($510,000*)
  • Construction of access from Mullalloo north beach to coastal pathway ($200,000) **
  • Merrifield Place parking improvements ($100,000) **
  • Tom Simpson Park upgrade of north and south car parks ($50,000) **
  • Dampier Avenue relighting ($5,000) **

OCEAN REEF

  • Ocean Reef Park parking improvements ($260,000) **
  • Mead Cove resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($51,000)
  • Ocean Reef Park toilet / changerooms reconstruction ($50,000) **
  • Beaumaris Park irrigation cabinet renewal ($25,000)
  • Mirror Park West sump beautification ($10,000) **
  • Venturi Drive relighting ($5,000) **

PADBURY

  • Forrest Park sports lighting upgrade ($450,000)
  • Marmion Avenue / Forrest Road intersection upgrade ($304,000*) **
  • Hepburn Avenue upgrade (Lilburne Avenue to Walter Padbury Boulevard) ($300,000*) **
  • Blaxland Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($207,000)
  • Fraser Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($183,000*)
  • Livingstone Way resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($142,000)
  • Jason Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($119,000)
  • Brazier Park sump beautification ($107,500) **
  • Hacking Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($78,000)
  • Stanley Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($50,000)
  • Nile Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($34,000)
  • Brisbane Park playspace renewal ($10,000) **

SORRENTO

  • Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment ($732,880) **
  • Clontarf Street (Freeman Way to St Patricks Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($186,000)
  • Templetonia Avenue (Floribunda Avenue to Warwick Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($117,000)
  • Sorrento Beach dune improvements ($100,000) **
  • Hovea Avenue (Floribunda Avenue to Warwick Road) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($81,000)
  • St Patricks Road (Arbery Avenue to Lane Two) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($62,000)
  • Cape Court resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($55,000)
  • Arbery Avenue drainage upgrade ($30,000)
  • Clare Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

WARWICK

  • Hillwood Park North, Carr Park and Hillwood Park South landscape improvements ($750,000) **
  • Glenmere Park playspace renewal ($50,000) **
  • Warwick Bowling Club pump station upgrade ($10,000) **
  • Grove Child Care Facility new universal access toilet ($5,000) **

WOODVALE

  • Castlegate Way (Trappers Drive to Timberlane Drive) resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($205,000)
  • Woodvale Primary School pedestrian crossing upgrades ($110,000)
  • Catherine Close resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($77,000)
  • Leanne Close resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($75,500)
  • Chichester Park skate and play facilities ($75,000*) **
  • Duffy House restoration ($75,000) **
  • Penny Lane resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($74,000)
  • Appletree Place resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($65,000)
  • Tracy Turn resurfacing and rehabilitation works ($62,000)
  • Woodvale Drive local traffic management scheme works ($20,000) **
  • Trappers Park playspace renewal ($8,000) **

MULTIPLE SUBURBS

  • Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion ($3,450,000*) **
  • Leafy City Program ($500,000) Mullaloo, Edgewater and Duncraig
  • Coastal and Estuarine Mitigation Program ($446,050*) **
  • Parking Surfaces Renewal Program ($200,000)
  • Road Preservation and Rehabilitation Program ($195,000)
  • Tree Planting Program ($175,000)
  • Basketball Pad Installation and Replacement Program ($172,675)
  • Short Life Services Renewal Program ($150,000)
  • Building Component Renewal Program ($120,000)
  • Coastal Fencing Program ($120,000) Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo to Boat Harbour Quays, Ocean Reef; and Burns Beach Road, Iluka to Ocean Parade, Burns Beach
  • Environmental Initiatives ($100,000) External lighting at Joondalup Library and Joondalup Civic Centre
  • Bushland Reserve Fencing Program ($90,000) Timberlane Park Natural Area, Periwinkle Park Natural Area; and Littorina Park Natural Area
  • Bollard and Fencing Renewal Program ($80,000)
  • Cricket Infrastructure Renewal ($60,000) Blackall Park Practice Nets and Match Pitch
  • Parks Asset Replacement Renewal Program ($60,000)
  • Stormwater Drainage Upgrades ($60,000)
  • Tennis Court Resurfacing Program ($60,000) Emerald Park (Courts 1 and 2) and Warwick Open Space (Courts 5, 6, 9 and 10)
  • Building Capital Works Program ($50,000)
  • Irrigation Infrastructure Renewals ($50,000)
  • Minor Road and Intersection Improvement Program ($50,000)
  • Shade Sail Program ($50,000)
  • Sump Beautification Improvements ($50,000)
  • Bus Shelter / Stops Program ($48,000)
  • Park Seating Renewal ($40,000)
  • Distributor and Local Road Lighting ($30,000)
  • Natural Areas Asset Improvement Program ($30,000) Lake Aerator at Flinders Park, Hillarys
  • Park Vehicle Entry Renewal ($30,000) Korella Park, Mullaloo; Warrigal Park, Greenwood; Trig Point Park, Ocean Reef
  • Pathway Replacement Program ($30,000)
  • Bridge and Underpass Refurbishment Program ($25,000)
  • Lighting Infrastructure Renewals Program ($25,000)
  • Stormwater Renewal Program ($25,000)
  • Minor Road Safety Improvements ($24,000)
  • Conservation Reserves Signage ($20,000)
  • Minor Pathway Works ($20,000)

 

NOTE: Funding shown is for 2023/24 only.

* Subject to grant and/or external funding.

** Multi-year project.

More gold for Joondalup

For a fifth successive year, the City of Joondalup has received a Gold Australasian Reporting Award for excellence for its annual report.

The 2023 presentation ceremony for the Australasian Reporting Awards was held in Sydney on Thursday 15 June, where the City was also recognised as a finalist for the best cover design.

The City’s 2021/22 Annual Report highlighted the projects, activities and services the City delivered within that 12-month timeframe, as well as outlining the progress it had made towards the strategic initiatives and priorities in its 10-Year Strategic Community Plan, Joondalup 2032.

Annual reports are a legislative requirement of the Western Australian Local Government Act 1995 and are an essential tool to inform the community and stakeholders about the City’s programs, services, achievements and performance.

The ARA Awards are open to organisations in Australia, New Zealand and countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said achieving gold status for its annual report for a fifth successive year was a remarkable achievement for the City.

“The Australasian Reporting Awards allow us to benchmark our annual report against those of other local governments across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific Region and this recognition again shows that Joondalup is achieving world’s best practice when it comes to annual report delivery,” he said.

Support for those doing it tough

A trial program is underway within the cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo to address the issue of homelessness in the region.

Modelled on the Homeless Engagement Assessment Response Team (HEART) that has operated in Perth and Northbridge since 2021, two full-time outreach workers are engaging with those currently experiencing some level of homelessness across the two local government areas.

Homelessness includes those who are sleeping in cramped living conditions, temporary accommodation or “couch surfing.” It is estimated that for every one rough sleeper, there are eight others who are inadequately housed.

Of the 370,000 people living within the boundaries of Joondalup and Wanneroo, the 2021 Census shows that more than 1,350 are experiencing some level of homelessness.
With the pressure on rental accommodation and increased cost of living pressures, that number is rising.

The six-month trial, which began in February, is being funded by the State Government, through the Department of Communities, and delivered by Uniting WA.
As well as engaging with chronic rough sleepers and linking them to services specific to their needs, such as mental health and substance abuse support, the outreach workers will facilitate long-term accommodation options where possible.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said that homelessness could not be addressed by local governments on their own.

“This trial is a great example of the collaboration that is required to make a practical and positive difference to those experiencing homelessness across our two cities,” he said.

“To have two experts working at the coalface to provide on-the-ground support to those experiencing homelessness, ultimately helping some of them transition to accommodation, is a great result.

“I’d like to thank Homelessness Minister John Carey for working collaboratively with both cities to achieve one of the key aspirations of our Regional Homelessness Plan.

“Homelessness knows no boundaries. Only by working together can we bring positive and long-lasting results to the northern metropolitan region.

“Access to housing is a basic human need. I hope this trial is a success and it achieves the outcomes we all desire.”

Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken said addressing the complex issue of homelessness required a collaborative approach.

“We are seeing a growing number of people from all walks of life finding themselves in vulnerable situations due to financial pressures, housing affordability and a scarcity of rental options,” she said.

“It is critical that we continue to work with relevant stakeholders to help connect people experiencing hardship to services and support.

“People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and this trial aims to provide services specific to people’s needs and help them transition into stable and safe accommodation.
“I am so pleased the advocacy efforts of the cities of Wanneroo and Joondalup have secured this trial, and I would like to thank the State Government and Homelessness Minister John Carey for working with us to bring this important initiative to the northern suburbs.”

Uniting WA Co-CEO Jen Park said the HEART program was doing invaluable work assisting people experiencing homelessness and she praised the efforts of all partners, including the State Government, in making the partnership happen.

“The majority of clients engaged by the HEART North team were families with children who were living in their cars,” Ms Park said.

“This is a new demographic of people experiencing homelessness that we are seeing for the first time – parents who work but find themselves unable to pay their bills and now have their families sleeping in cars in public car parks.

“This adds further challenges, as it is more complex and more intensive to support a family as compared to an individual. And demand for outreach services by both families and individuals is increasing all the time.”

The HEART North team has engaged with over 500 clients since February, with the majority of referrals for crisis or transitional accommodation, legal and health services and financial counselling to help families with their debt and bills.

The cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo were founding members of the Joondalup Wanneroo Ending Homelessness Group or JWEHG.

The group meets every six weeks and is open to members from all sectors who are seeking to share information, collaborate and serve the community to end homelessness in the northern corridor.

Note: 2021 Census findings: 769 homeless experiencing homelessness across the two cities with another 595 at risk.

Caption: L-R Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken, HEART outreach worker William, Uniting WA Co-CEO Jen Park, HEART outreach worker Paul and Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob.

Craigie Leisure Centre Statement

Craigie Leisure Centre staff are assisting WA Police with their inquiries into an alleged incident which took place at the facility on the evening of Thursday 25 May 2023.

As this matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, the City is unable to make any further comment.

For 24/7 support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.

Craigie Leisure Centre’s $9.1 million facelift

It’s a new era at Craigie Leisure Centre after completing a $9.1 million refurbishment project that has the centre vying for the title of Perth’s best leisure and aquatic facility.

The refurbishment was designed by architects Hodge Collard Preston with the State Government contributing $2.9 million towards the overall project.

BE Constructions undertook the refurbishment in two parts. Construction commenced in August 2021.

The second stage of the project, which opened on Monday 15 May, included a significant expansion of the gym area. Located across one floor, the gym has more than doubled in size from 500sqm to 1200sqm.

This allows for new small group training (35 classes weekly). More than 130 Les Mills, freestyle, wellness, yoga and meditation classes will be held each week in the group fitness, wellness and indoor cycle studios.

The gym now features different coloured zones, new flooring, changerooms and lockers, 12 TVs, a running track, a dedicated stretch area (80sqm) and all abilities equipment.

More than 60 additional pieces of gym equipment have been purchased, from 80 to more than 140. This includes new Technogym strength equipment, including plate-loaded and pin-loaded machines. Members have access to more free weights, cable machines and cardio equipment.

In the first of its kind in a publicly accessible gym in WA, improved technology within the equipment will allow users to track and automatically adjust their workouts.

The 225sqm wellness studio replicates the group fitness studio, including stage, lighting and enhanced audio-visual features. This area will house a range of wellness and other group fitness classes.

More car parking bays – from 400 to over 550, incorporating 12 ACROD, 10 senior and 11 ‘parents with prams’ bays – will make it easier than ever for patrons to find a parking spot.

Membership numbers, currently sitting at 4,700, are expected to increase to 7,000 by 2029.

The first stage of the refurbishment was launched in April 2022, with members and visitors providing positive feedback over the past 12 months.

This initial component included the relocation and extension of the group fitness studio, cycle studio and creche, the formalisation of the overflow car park area at the western end of the centre and additional parking on the northern side.

The centre is also home to the City’s latest public artwork, Horizontal Shift – Breathing Pattern, 2022, which comes courtesy of Eveline Kotai.

Quote from Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob:

This modern, spacious and aesthetically pleasing venue is now one of the premier community leisure and aquatic facilities in Western Australia.

This is a significant investment into our community’s physical and mental health and well-being.

We are committed to fostering health and fitness opportunities for our residents and the wider community, and this refurbishment will ensure facilities at Craigie continue to keep pace with current and future industry trends.

The City, through its management of Craigie Leisure Centre, is recognised as an industry leader in the provision of community leisure and aquatic facilities and services. This world-class facility only enhances that reputation.

What won’t change at Craigie Leisure Centre is the people and the family-friendly environment. For more than three decades, this centre has been unmatched when it comes to the relationship between those who use our facilities and those who work here, our people. That bond will remain.

Quote from Hillarys MLA Caitlin Collins:

I’m so pleased the McGowan Labor Government has delivered on my election commitment of $2.9 million towards the upgrade of the popular Craigie Leisure Centre. It’s been a pleasure to witness the progress of Craigie’s beloved family fitness and recreation venue.

We all know how popular sport is with local families, and these major upgrades will make sure that people in our community continue to have a wonderful facility to use for years to come.

 

City increases contribution to Ocean Reef Marina project

The City of Joondalup will increase its financial contribution towards the construction of the new Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club (ORSSC) at Ocean Reef Marina to meet the increased costs of the project, which is a result of recent pressures experienced in the construction market.

To ensure the building is suitable for its intended use and befitting the site on which it will be built, the Council has chosen to take on the additional cost.

The preferred concept design of the building, presented to Joondalup Council in March 2022, remains unchanged.

The total capital costs of the new building, previously estimated at $8.3 million, is now capped at $9.6 million.

Joondalup Council has agreed to contribute a total of $4.81 million towards the overall cost of the new building, with the ORSSC to repay the City $1.75 million.

The State Government, through Development WA, will fund the bulk of the construction costs ($4.8 million).

ORSSC is one of the City’s largest clubs that has operated for almost five decades. It is made up of five sections: angling, sailing, diving, power boating and social and currently has about 1,550* members with over 90 per cent residing in the City.

*Note: Excluding associated family members.

The club, originally known as the Whitfords Sea Sports Club before changing its name in 2005, expects a membership base of up to 3,000 members within the next five to 10 years once the marina development has been constructed.

The building will feature multi-functional dining, event and meeting spaces to cater for the increasing membership demands of the club and to support further opportunities for sporting and recreational activities.

Support infrastructure such as car parking is being funded by Development WA (about $2.55 million) outside the $9.6 million.

The City will develop a commercial facility adjacent to the club building to provide opportunities for early activation for the general public, within the southern marina precinct. The extent of the commercial facility and activities that it may support will be subject to a future business case.

Mayor Jacob said the $1.3 million funding gap for the ORSSC building needed to be considered in the context of the overall project and the vision for a world-class marina within the City of Joondalup.

“The State Government is contributing $223 million for Ocean Reef Marina and the timely and effective construction of the new ORSSC building is crucial for the overall success of this transformational project,” he said.

“The land that the existing ORSSC building is located on is a key location for the development of the marina and the establishment of the future town centre.

“Development WA has already commenced an Expression of Interest process for the town centre, which will require a multi-million-dollar investment by the proponent to construct its dwellings and commercial facilities.

“The City looks forward to continuing to work alongside Development WA to bring this hugely-anticipated project to fruition in the coming years.”

Construction of ORSSC is expected to commence in late 2023/early 2024 and is likely to take about 18 months.

City tackling dementia challenge

The City of Joondalup plans to tackle the increasing rate of dementia through two new programs designed to help people living with the debilitating condition, their carers, family and friends.

The council unanimously supported a motion from Deputy Mayor John Logan at its most recent council meeting to trial Memory Café and Memory Bag programs in 2023/24.

The City understands the Memory Bag program will be the first of its kind in WA. Dementia Australia estimates approximately 46,000 West Australians (one in 85) live with dementia. For people aged 65 years and over, the number is one in 10.

The two programs will be incorporated into existing services available through Joondalup Library’s Local History branch.

Memory Bags, which will be light takeaway bags available to borrow, will include themed books, activities, images and props. The bags will be used by families and carers of people living with dementia to trigger memories, nostalgia and reminiscence.

A Memory Café enables people living with dementia, their carers and supporters to connect, socialise and build new support networks in a relaxed setting.

The City will lead the establishment and management of the group to ensure it is sustainable, before looking to transition the group into a café or other locations in the City.

There are about 20 Memory Cafés operating in the Perth metropolitan area.

One is located within the City of Joondalup. This is specifically for people living with younger onset dementia. It is managed by the Younger Onset Dementia Support and Social Network at Waldeck’s Lakeview Café in Kingsley.

The City has provided staff with specific training to increase their understanding of the needs of those living with disability and long-term medical conditions.

In June 2022, the City partnered with Alzheimer’s WA to deliver its Understanding Dementia training program. Twenty of the City’s frontline staff members undertook this training.

New Era Begins at Chichester Park

Mayor Albert Jacob officially opened the City’s newest community sporting facility at Woodvale’s Chichester Park on Friday 21 April 2023.

The two-storey building, which includes an undercover viewing area that overlooks the playing fields, is the centrepiece of a $5.6 million redevelopment project that was undertaken by Geared Construction Pty Ltd.

The previous park facilities, constructed in 1992, were no longer adequate for the park’s 1,400 registered users.

The modern building features a meeting room with four change rooms, an umpires’ change room and first aid room, toilets, kitchen and storage areas.

Additional parking bays, a new barbecue/picnic area and underground drainage for the southern playing field were incorporated into the project.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said it was an exciting new era for park users.

“These great local clubs, players and supporters now have a home they can be truly proud of,” he said.

“The new building addresses the previous challenges of the site, and this sleek modern facility will cater for the needs of male and female users, and the wider Woodvale community, for decades to come.”

“The City of Joondalup’s vision is to be bold, creative and prosperous and I commend our Council for being bold enough to push ahead with this important project when they did, despite challenges in the construction market at the time. Their foresight has resulted in a community asset we can all be very proud of.”

The Chichester Park project also houses the City’s newest public artwork. Buds is made from corten steel and include two free-standing vertical sculptures representing organic forms inspired by plant life. It comes courtesy of artists Tony Jones, Ben Jones and Angela McHarrie.

The City received $400,000 through the State Government’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) towards the overall project cost.

City Statement – Shalom House

The City has today formally issued its decision to Shalom House and its representatives that it is not currently able to grant an Occupancy Permit under the Building Act 2011 for the proposed women’s program at 252-254 Camberwarra Drive, Craigie.

The Building Act 2011 notes that in granting an Occupancy Permit, a permit authority, the City in this instance, needs to be satisfied that all required approvals under other prescribed legislation have been obtained, including under the Planning and Development Act 2005.

In March 2023 the City wrote to the Minister for Planning and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) to clarify approval requirements under the Planning and Development Act 2005. The WAPC is the entity responsible for administering the Metropolitan Region Scheme, which applies to the property.

The City is yet to receive a formal response to its request from either party and understands that the Minister for Planning is awaiting advice from the State Solicitor’s Office on this matter.

We recognise that there is a great deal of interest in this issue and that the matter is also to be considered by the State Administrative Tribunal.

The City must follow due process, and is not in a position to grant an Occupancy Permit while a response to the City’s requests for information, which would provide clarity on whether the requirements under the Planning and Development Act 2005 have been satisfied, remains outstanding.

Umberto wins top prize at 2023 Community Art Exhibition

Umberto Pardini has claimed the top prize in the City of Joondalup’s 2023 Community Art Exhibition for producing this year’s Most Outstanding Artwork, The Power of Seeds.

The Wanneroo Joondalup Art Society Member received a cash prize of $4,000 for his winning work, which the judges said was a playfully abstract and confident painting that featured a bold use of its acrylic medium.

Judges remarked that “it offers viewers a large-scale view towards a micro subject – seeds – and possesses a nuanced balance between intuition and knowledge”.

The 2023 Community Art Exhibition, being held at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City’s Great Space until Saturday 15 April, features 179 artworks produced by City of Joondalup residents or members of local affiliated visual arts associations.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob, who opened this year’s exhibition on Saturday 25 March, congratulated Umberto on joining the acclaimed list of artists to have won the best overall work at an exhibition synonymous with the City of Joondalup from its earliest days.

“As we prepare to celebrate Joondalup’s 25th anniversary as a City it’s interesting to note that the Community Art Exhibition has been part of the Joondalup story from 1998 – the year we became a City in our own right”, Mayor Jacob said.

“Over that time, the Community Art Exhibition has grown to become a highlight on the City’s visual arts calendar.”

“Congratulations to all artists who contributed their time and effort toward this year’s exhibition, which encapsulates the rich vein of creative talent we are home to in Joondalup.”

This year’s Community Art Exhibition judges were Andy Quilty, Natalie Scholtz and Zali Morgan.

2022 Community Art Exhibition Category Winners

Highly Commended ($1,500): Roslyn Blackburn for her painting Boranup Recovery.

Celebrating Joondalup ($1,500):  Geoff Amphlett for his painting Mullaloo Beach. 

Student Award ($750): Emily Dutton for her glass work New Beginnings. 

Artist in Focus ($3,000 with solo exhibition): Rosemary Helmis for her clay installation Flat White.

Inside Out Billboard Commission ($3,000): Katie Gordon for her painting Wild. 

Path plaudits

The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA WA) has recognised the cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo with the Best Public Works Project Award ($2m-$5m category) for the Burns Beach-Mindarie Dual-Use Path (Shared Coastal Path).

The cities were named joint winners of the prestigious award at the IPWEA WA Awards for Excellence on Friday 10 March.

The multi-faceted project involved construction of a 3km path from Burns Beach in the south (City of Joondalup) to Mindarie in the North (City of Wanneroo) and was a joint project between both cities, the Western Australian Planning Commission and Tamala Park Regional Council.

The agreed route of the path, behind large sand dunes nearer the coastline, used the existing walking tracks and firebreaks to minimise construction impact on significant bushland within the Bush Forever site 322.

The City of Joondalup managed the overall construction of the path, while the City of Wanneroo was responsible for obtaining relevant approvals and post-construction revegetation.

The $3.5m project and was funded by the two cities ($400,000 each), the State Government ($2 million) and Tamala Park Regional Council ($730,000).

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the coastal link between the two cities had been more than a decade in the making but the wait had been worthwhile for residents on both sides of the Joondalup/Wanneroo border.

“Thousands of pedestrians and cyclists have used the path link since it opened last year, many coming from outside the region to do so,” he said.

“The coastal pathway gives users the opportunity to walk or ride from Burns Beach to Mindarie or from Mindarie to Burns Beach and enjoy second-to-none views of the spectacular Indian Ocean coastline.

“Users can in fact travel largely uninterrupted between Jindalee and Fremantle in a southerly and northerly direction.

“Both cities should be very proud of the role they have played in this local success story.”

Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken said the path was an investment in the future of the cities and the families who want to lead fun and healthy lifestyles as part of the community.

“There is a strong appetite in the northern corridor community for facilities that promote health and fitness and provide opportunities for people of all ages to engage in a variety of recreational pursuits,” she said.

“The path provides a safe place for cyclists to ride for fitness or fun without having to worry about vehicles, and supports activities such as walking, running and cycling for the wider community.

“Providing fantastic amenities is a great way to connect our communities through involvement in sport, healthy lifestyle activities and opportunities to socialise.”

 

City adopts Veterans and Ex-Defence Employment Initiative

The City of Joondalup is working with the Veterans Issues Office of Defence West, Working Spirit, Returned and Services League of Australia (RSLWA) and other key stakeholders on a program that could help ex-servicemen and servicewomen find gainful employment with one of Perth’s biggest local governments.

In a first-of-its-kind program in the sector, Joondalup Council recently endorsed a Veterans and Ex-Defence Employment Initiative, which includes the establishment of a formal pathway into the City’s recruitment process for service personnel with transferable skill sets.

The program will be rolled out in two phases as part of the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021/22 – 2023/24.

Phase one has already commenced with the City notifying RSLWA and Working Spirit – a Joondalup-based non-profit organisation that has placed over 100 veterans into employment over the last 12 months – about existing City of Joondalup job vacancies.

The second phase will focus on identifying ongoing roles to be promoted via the initiative, explore funding opportunities and review recruitment processes.

The program is based on a successful NSW State Government model, which placed more than 640 veterans in government jobs within an 18-month timeframe.

Joondalup Deputy Mayor John Logan, who brought the report to Council as a Notice of Motion, said there are about 65,000 veterans in Western Australia with approximately 420 service personnel transitioning to civilian life in WA each year.

“Ex-servicemen and servicewomen are trained critical thinkers and decision makers who work well in teams and make outstanding leaders, they have experience in culturally diverse communities, and they make for resilient and dependable employees,” Deputy Mayor Logan said.

“As men and women who have a keen desire to serve others, they increasingly are being seen as great fits in local government – the government closest to the people.

“There are no losers here. As well as raising awareness of roles at the City of Joondalup, and supporting ex-servicemen and servicewomen, this program will benefit the community and local government sector.”

Deputy Mayor Logan said the City of Joondalup’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan outlined the City’s commitment to create a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes a fair, equitable, respectful and supportive workplace.

“Joondalup aspires to be a leader in inclusivity and supports training and employment programs for our community,” he said.

“It is now time to identify how the wide range of skills of our ex-servicemen and servicewomen can be better used in the public sector.”

City of Joondalup statement – Shalom House

The City of Joondalup will ask Planning Minister Hon Rita Saffioti MLA and the Western Australian Planning Commission to review the Commission’s advice to Shalom House that it could accommodate participants in Shalom’s Women’s program at this site without needing to obtain approval under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

The City considers that the Commission’s advice was incorrect.

The City will also ask Shalom House to substantiate how its proposed operations at the property meet the land use definition of ‘Community Purpose’ under the City of Joondalup Local Planning Scheme No. 3.

At the same time, the City will engage with representatives of Shalom House, and other key stakeholders, to address a range of community concerns about the proposed use of the site and to discuss potential management measures and strategies that Shalom House might consider incorporating if it is able to operate from the property.

The City will also ask the West Australian Local Government Association to advocate to the Minister for Planning on behalf of the local government sector to urgently progress changes to the relevant State planning instruments to impose a State-wide change to the ‘Community Purpose’ land use definition to exclude rehabilitation facilities and also to prepare a separate land use definition that more appropriately captures rehabilitation facilities.

The decisions were made by the Council of the City of Joondalup at its meeting on Tuesday 28 February.

The property bought by Shalom House at 252 – 254 Camberwarra Drive, Craigie is next to a primary school and day care centre.

Call for Walk of Fame nominations

Do you know a high achiever who deserves recognition?

The City of Joondalup is calling for nominations for the second round of inductees into its Walk of Fame.

Members of the community are asked to nominate someone with ties to the City of Joondalup who they think should be recognised alongside inaugural inductees: Brian Bratich, Jessica Bratich-Johnson, Casey Dellacqua, Greg Hire, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Justin Langer, Michael Malone, Matt Priddis, Daniel Ricciardo and Shaun Tan.

Each Walk of Fame member has their name inscribed on a paver in Central Walk.

The pavers are located at the Boas Avenue end of the thoroughfare with a view to extend the walk to Reid Promenade in the years ahead.

The Walk of Fame was first proposed by Cr Russ Fishwick who wanted to publicly recognise members of the Joondalup community who have achieved success at an elite level.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said despite the City being less than 25 years old, many high-achieving members of the community had made significant impacts at a local, national and international level.

“Joondalup is a City that encourages its community members – no matter what area of interest they have – to follow their dreams,” he said.

“I hope the inaugural list of inductees inspires people to nominate more of our high achievers across all walks of life. I look forward to hearing from our community on who they think should be considered for this unique Joondalup accolade.”

Among the selection criteria, recipients must have resided in the City for over five years and /or attended a school within the City for more than five years.

Nominations can be submitted online until Tuesday 3 January 2023.

The profiles of all 11 current Walk of Fame members can be viewed via a QR code at the location or at WOF.

 

City claims another award for water management

The City of Joondalup has claimed its third environmental award in the past 12 months for its sustainable water management practices.

The City won the LG Professionals WA’s Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Award for its Smart Control Irrigation System technology, which was installed at more than 200 parks across the City.

Linked to a web-based central control system, the technology enables the City to monitor, adjust and maintain its irrigation system in real time. This can be done from a smartphone, laptop or any web-enabled device.

The system captures data and information to adjust various irrigation programs for different parks and public open spaces, resulting in an 86,000kl reduction in groundwater use between 2019/20 and 2020/21 –14 per cent below the City’s licensed groundwater allocation.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said this latest accolade – the City of Joondalup was earlier this year named WA’s Platinum Waterwise Council of the Year, the highest accolade a WA Local Government can attain for water conservation – gave the City confidence it was striking the right balance between the provision of water services for the community with the protection of water resources in the context of a drying climate.

“Not that long ago if there was rain over the weekend in summer, City officers would have to go out to each park on a Monday morning to turn off the individual irrigation controller. This cost the City money and affected the City’s water efficiency due to the slow response times,” he said.

“The central control system means responses occur in real time, ensuring our irrigation programs are as efficient and effective as possible.”

Mayor Jacob said the initiative was undertaken at a relatively low cost and could potentially be replicated across other local government areas.

“At the City of Joondalup, our commitment to water conservation and water quality is strong and demonstrated by the many effective programs and strategies we have implemented to improve how we sustainably manage this precious resource,” Mayor Jacob said.

The Smart Control Irrigation System aligns with the City’s Environment Plan, Water Plan and participation in the Waterwise Council Program.

Further info

The LG Professionals WA annual awards celebrate and honour local governments that have achieved outstanding outcomes for their local government and local community.

The awards were presented on Wednesday 2 November.

The City of Joondalup manages and cares for 393 (1080 ha) of parks, natural areas and public open spaces, which all play an important role in the wellbeing of residents and the wider community.

In 2021, the City of Joondalup also won the Water Sensitive Cities Award from the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities for its water-sensitive practices and work to address water efficiency and water quality.

 

 

City joins forces with Perth Festival for Djoondal

The City of Joondalup has partnered with Perth Festival to bring the world premiere of Djoondal to the banks of Yellagonga Regional Park in Joondalup.

Lake Joondalup will take centre stage in February for the opening event of Australia’s longest-running multi-arts festival.

The 2023 festival theme is Djinda/Stars and, over three nights, this commissioned work will use cutting-edge technology and ancient storytelling to tell the story of Djoondal, the spirit woman with the long white hair who is said to have created the Milky Way above and whose connection to the area gave Joondalup its name.

Audiences of all ages are invited to attend the three performances from Friday 10 February – Sunday 12 February.

Spectator entry is free.

Perth Festival has previously produced major free public events such as The Giants in Perth CBD, Highway to Hell along Canning Highway and Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak at Kings Park.

Ian ‘Moopa’ Wilkes will lead a team of visionary artists from across generations to celebrate the connection between children and elders – koolangka and our deman – with lights, lasers and drones accompanied by ancient and futuristic music.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the spectacular free event would be unlike anything ever seen in Joondalup before.

“We are proud to partner Perth Festival to bring this significant Indigenous cultural event to Joondalup,” he said.

“The area surrounding Lake Joondalup was, and continues to be, a very important place for the Mooro Noongar people and is a fitting location to host an event of this magnitude as we celebrate the culture, history and achievements of our First Nations people.”

Wilkes said: “Lake Joondalup has always been our mirror to the stars; the telescope to the Milky Way.”

“We are re-telling an old Noongar story using modern technology. Music and sound is our story, the lasers are our spears, lights are our paint and the drones are our dancers in the night sky,” he said.

Perth Festival Artistic Director Iain Grandage said: ‘It gives us great joy to be able to bring a large-scale Perth Festival free public event to the City of Joondalup for the first time.”

“Perth Festival 2023 is a celebration of the stories of this place. We are thrilled to be telling this Djoondal story for as many people as possible in this very special location that links the stories of the stars with the natural beauty of the lake itself.”

The event is not ticketed, more information can be found by visiting: https://www.perthfestival.com.au.

New Deputy Mayor for the City

The Joondalup Council has elected Cr John Logan as the City’s new Deputy Mayor.

Cr Logan replaces Cr Christine Hamilton-Prime, who stepped aside after 12 months as Deputy Mayor having been elected to the position in October 2021, after her re-election that month as a Councillor for the South West Ward.

The election of a Deputy Mayor by the Council is formally for a two-year term, but Cr Hamilton-Prime chose to serve one year only, in keeping with the Council’s longstanding practice and to give another elected member the opportunity to fulfil the role.

Cr Logan will also serve as Deputy Mayor for one year until the next Council elections in October 2023.

Cr Logan was elected to the Joondalup Council in October 2015 after a long and distinguished career in media, including more than three decades with The West Australian newspaper.

He was subsequently re-elected for four years for the South East Ward at the October 2019 Local Government Elections.

“To be elected Deputy Mayor of this great City is incredibly humbling,” Cr Logan said.

“Cr Hamilton-Prime has shone in the position and will be a hard act to follow, but I want to assure my fellow Elected Members and the residents of the City that I will give 110 percent to this position every day.”

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob also took the opportunity to thank Cr Hamilton-Prime for her service as Deputy Mayor.

“Cr Hamilton-Prime has represented the City exceptionally well and has provided tremendous support to me over the past year,” Mayor Jacob said.

“I congratulate Cr Logan on his election and look forward to working with him in his role as Deputy Mayor over the next 12 months.”

 

Emma Buswell takes out the Invitation Art Prize for 2022

Emma Buswell has been named winner of the 2022 Invitation Art Prize (IAP) – the City of Joondalup’s most prestigious visual arts competition.

The announcement was made at the launch of the IAP exhibition, which runs until Sunday 23 October at Westfield Whitford City.

Ms Buswell received $25,000 in prize money for her artwork, titled The sometimes luxury handbag and other suburban fables, which uses hand-woven glass beads, embroidery, natural pigment and polymer and food materials on paper. The City will also acquire the artwork for its art collection.

Ms Buswell is an artist, curator and designer fascinated with systems of government, economies and culture, particularly in relation to constructs of place, identity and community. Her current work takes inspiration from the matrilineal hand craft and knitting techniques passed down from her grandmother and mother, as well as a contemplative investigation into the nature of kitsch, ephemera and national identities.

Currently working as the Fremantle Arts Centre Exhibition and Engagement Coordinator, Ms Buswell has run a variety of artist-run spaces across Perth and Fremantle and exhibited and curated exhibitions across Australia, as well as being a resident at Fondazione Antonio Ratti, Como, Italy in 2011.

In 2020, Ms Buswell’s work was the focus of a solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, and this year, she won the Churchie Emerging Art Prize’s Special Commendation. She also recently generated internet buzz with her iconic Mark McGowan kebab jumper.

Judges said Ms Buswell’s artwork caught their attention for its “humorous engagement with the specific context of the prize, and the shopping centre as a site”.

“Buswell’s eloquent expansion of a personal memory is instantly relatable, endearing and clearly attracts the fascination of shoppers as they pass by,” they said.

“Buswell creates an interesting tension with the subject of the ubiquitous and convenient supermarket roast chook, and a carefully realised one-of-a-kind artwork.

“The extraordinary labour involved in the production of this work is intensive, considered and elevates the beaded object to a high fashion status.”

The judging panel for the 2022 IAP was:

  • Barry Keldoulis, CEO, Art Fairs Australia and Fair Director, Sydney Contemporary;
  • Yabini Kickett, Noongar Yok, Multidisciplinary Artist and Curator; and
  • Annika Kristensen, Visual Arts Curator, Perth Festival

Now in its 24th year, the IAP is an acquisitive art prize open to professional Western Australian artists, and is acknowledged by the visual arts industry as one of the major contemporary visual art prizes for professional artists in the state.

Joondalup Deputy Mayor Christine Hamilton-Prime said it was not an easy task to whittle down the final 29 names from a list of 169 expressions of interest received from Western Australian artists wishing to participate in the IAP this year.

“Thankfully we had three experts to help us do so, and I’d like to thank Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson, Kelly Fliedner and Barry Keldoulis for shortlisting the artists for the exhibition, and our IAP judges for their time, knowledge and expertise,” Deputy Mayor Hamilton-Prime said.

“When Joondalup became a City in its own right in 1998, it was considered a priority to cultivate a modern, urban and culturally-enriched environment with a quality, contemporary visual art program.

“This prestigious art prize has helped us achieve this aspiration, and continues to do so.

“In 2022, the IAP offers a glimpse into what’s happening right now in WA’s visual arts scene.

“I congratulate Emma on her success along with the other 28 artists selected to exhibit at the IAP, and express our gratitude to Westfield Whitford City for hosting.”

Fellow artist Jack Ball was also awarded a $3,000 commission to create an artwork for the City’s Inside-Out Billboard Program. This artwork will be displayed outside the Joondalup Library and Joondalup Courthouse.

Members of the public can vote for their favourite artwork in the Popular Choice Award whilst visiting the IAP exhibition at Westfield Whitford City.

The winner of the Popular Choice Award will be announced in November and will receive a cash prize of $500.

2022 Invitation Art Prize Exhibiting Artists

Jack Ball, Bori Benko, Dan Bourke, Emma Buswell, Christophe Canato, Claudia Caporn, Mel Dare, Danielle Freakley, Fiona Gavino, Pascale Giorgi, Luisa Hansal, Brent Harrison, Kirsten Hudson, Christopher Hummel, Afsaneh Khoramshahi, William Leggett, Tim Maley, Leonie Ngahuia Mansbridge, Elisa Markes-Young, Ant Muia, Annette Nykiel, Holly O’Meehan, Sid Pattni, Amy Perejuan-Capone, Andy Quilty, Bruce and Nicole Slatter, Lea Taylor, Sioux Tempestt and Kay Wood.

Tagged shark detection receivers, warning towers installed

Sorrento Beach is one of several locations along the City of Joondalup’s coastline to benefit from new shark monitoring infrastructure this summer, including a Shark Warning System tower.

This new tower, one of four to be installed in time for summer, uses lights, sirens, and audio broadcasts to warn beach users of shark activity in the area.

It acts on information sent to it from a network receiver that was formerly 2.5km off Mullaloo and has been moved 5.63km south, and inshore, to its new location off Sorrento.

After the removal of the Sorrento Beach Enclosure in November last year, the City of Joondalup has worked closely with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) on alternative shark mitigation measures.

To expand and improve the network coverage along the local coastline, two other receivers were also relocated. The Ocean Reef receiver is now 700 metres south of its previous location, while the Mullaloo (North) receiver was relocated about 200 metres north. The location of the receiver at Mullaloo (South) has not changed.

Each solar-power receiver features the latest technology and connects to a digital phone network.

The towers, located at beaches adjacent to each receiver, are activated automatically if a shark is detected in the area.

From October to April, the towers are activated daily from 5.00am – 7.00pm. For the rest of the year, they operate between
6.00am – 6.00pm.

City of Joondalup Rangers can manually activate each tower from a mobile device, following any reports of a shark sighting.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said the City’s positive working relationship with DPIRD had resulted in a great outcome for local beachgoers.

“By working collaboratively with the State Government, we are providing a safer swimming environment for the tens of thousands of people who will visit our coastline this summer.

“Joondalup is an innovative local government and the use of state-of-the-art technology, as part of a holistic approach to shark mitigation strategies, is something we endorse.”

Further information – protecting beachgoers

  • Surf Life Saving WA receives partial funding for patrolled beach lifeguard services at Mullaloo and Sorrento from Tuesday 1 November – Sunday 30 April.
  • Coastal aerial patrols have commenced and will run until Sunday April 30 2023.
  • DPIRD has tagged 152 white sharks in WA waters since 2009, with 91 tagged since January 2017. The research data collected helps to inform their evidence-based shark mitigation strategy.
  • The City of Joondalup has installed 65 Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs at local beaches to help improve emergency response times.