GIDGE NEWS MARCH 2007
01/03/2007 · Classified Ads · * NEW *
The Community Website is now able to offer residents and ratepayers the opportunity to put classified ads online in the categories For Sale, Wanted, Swap, and Hire (more categories as need arises). You can even upload one photo with each ad.
All you have to do is follow the link to Gidge Forums (see below), register as a Forum user, and then click on the Join Classified Ads button. For the insignificant sum of $10 per year you can submit any number of ads.
A quick and cost-effective way to advertise locally!
01/03/2007 · Gidge Info · Receive update notifications
You can now choose to be notified by email about updates to this site. The messages will be short and limited to a maximum of one per day.
To subcsribe, please go to the Forum pages (click here) and either log in with your ID or register if you are not yet registered. Once logged in, click on "Usergroups" and join the "Website Updates" group. You will receive an email confirming your subscription.
Gidgegannup Community Website
01/03/2007 · Gidge Calendar · See what's on in and around Gidge
To have your event listed, send the details - name of the event, date, time, location, and organising body - to admin@gidgegannup.info.
To see the Calendar, click on the link below.
01/03/2007 · Gidge Info · You can contribute
This website is a collective effort by many members of our community. As editors our aim is to keep all information relevant, up-to-date and correct. You can help us achieve this in several ways.
If your community group's page needs any updates, please contact your committee and they can send us the relevant information. For advertising, broken links and all other suggestions, please contact us directly at the email address below.
01/03/2007 · Gidge News · Previous News Page
For the previous News page, please click the link below.
13/03/2007 · Progress Association · March 2007 Newsletter
The GPA March 2007 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
13/03/2007 · Progress Association · Computer Classes Excel
A computer course of four sessions will be held commencing Wednesday, 2nd May, 2007. This course will be solely on Excel.
The classes will be held at the Gidgegannup Primary School from 7pm - 9 pm and the course will cost $65.
Anyone wishing to know more about the course or wishing to sign up for it please call 9574 7065 or email.
13/03/2007 · Progress Association · Hanson Complaints Register
Following recent meetings regarding the proposed expansion of Hanson it has become evident that the community have many complaints about the effects from the quarry with regard to dust, noise, trucks leaving the site, the state of the Toodyay Road and the impact of truck traffic on local roads, damage to vehicles from debris on the roads and coming from trucks.
The GPA have asked Hanson for a designated number for such complaints but have not as yet received that number.
If you have any complaints send them to gpa@gidgenet.com.au and we will forward them to Hanson or provide you with email addresses or a mobile connection to call.
05/03/2007 · Police Watch · February 2007
One burglary on Bunning Road.
Police were busy on 21st February running an operation to catch speeding motorists on Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup. It ran in the morning and moved to the school zone in the afternoon.
It was reported that the ten infringements and two cautions were all issued to local drivers.
01/03/2007 · Progress Association · Latest Minutes
Click here for the latest minutes or find earlier GPA minutes and newsletters via the link below.
23/03/2007 · Experience Gidge · Book signing by Felicity Young
Meet Gidgegannup's Crime authoress at the signing of her second book "An Easeful Death".
After the success of her first Crime novel "A Certain Malice", Felicity Young will be having a book signing at the Gidgegannup Newsagency on Saturday, 31st March between 10.00 am and 12.30 pm.
Travel up Toodyay Road from Midland, visiting the Convict Ruins on the way, with new car park adjacent to them. Once you reach the Gidgegannup Newsagency, the Experience Gidgegannup trailer will be on site with local products for sale and information about all the things you can do in the area.
Once there you can walk across Toodyay Rd and visit Forge Ahead, the Gallery. View a wide array of locally produced craft and art work, all for sale at reasonable prices.
Why not bring a picnic? Have lunch at one of the attractive Gazebos in the townsite or visit the local Recreation Grounds and picnic on the grass whilst the children play in the playground. A great selection of sweet and savoury pastries can be purchased from Gidgegannup's renowned Bakery or takeaway's from either of the Service Stations in the townsite.
For further information contact Sally Block on 9574 7065.
13/03/2007 · Council of Social Service · Community Sector Training
This is an opportunity to attend several of WACOSS' key community sector training workshops, offered to the community at a significantly reduced rate of $35 per session for a full day workshop (a 75% saving).
Places are limited. Expressions of interest are being sought with registrations being confirmed of each session. The workshop venue will be advised on notification of registration.
| Tue | 29 | Mar | Occupational Safety and Health for Community Organisations |
| Thu | 30 | Apr | Submission writing and fundraising |
| Mon | 30 | May | Risk Management; |
| Thu | 5 | Jul | Effective communications skills for the workplace |
| Wed | 15 | Aug | How to conduct effective performance appraisals |
| Wed | 26 | Sep | Managing diversity in the workplace |
| Tue | 23 | Oct | Develop skills and strategies for dealing
with potentially violent and challenging situations in the workplace |
| Sat | 17 | Nov | Your rules, responsibilities and liabilities as a Board Member |
| Wed | 13 | Dec | Basic financial management for Not-for-profit Organisations |
09/03/2007 · Dianella Golf · Latest results
See the link below for the latest Dianella Golf Club results.
09/03/2007 · National Trust WA · Final stage of Kep Track
Construction has just started on the final section of the Kep Track between Clackline and Trimmer Road to the west of Northam.
This work will complete the 75km multi-use track which the National Trust of Australia (WA) developed as part of its Golden Pipeline Project and named after the Noongar word for water – kep.
Following the old rail reserves, the track crosses over the pipeline in a number of places on its way from Mundaring Weir to Northam. Five years, after the project began, walkers, cyclists and horseriders will have access to a purpose-built track that utilises uses parts of the old rail formation and passes through Mt Helena, Chidlow, Wooroloo, Wundowie, Bakers Hill, and Clackline.
It is anticipated that Kep Track will be used extensively throughout the year attracting adventure tourists keen to experience the challenges of the track, as well as recreational users.
Contact: Anne Brake at the National Trust (08) 9321 6088
05/03/2007 · Kulcha on Swan · Beat in the Bush concert a success
A warm afternoon into a perfect evening and night was experienced at the Kulcha Concert/Beat in the Bush event at the Percy Cullen Oval in Gidgegannup.
From 4.30pm till late the audience were entertained by Red Dash Black and its passionate interpretation of Argentinean music and Dance followed by soloists and duos to suit every musical taste, culminating with local band King Shane.
The fluid audience about 200 at any given time ebbed and flowed through the evening as people came and went according to their musical taste - picnicking on the grassed terraces under the moon.
The Gidgegannup Recreational Club organized the musical program and a sausage sizzle and Experience Gidgegannup had their trailer in attendance providing information on the district and selling local produce.
A great evening which will be repeated next year to be even bigger and better.
This event was sponsored by the City of Swan.
25/03/2007 · City of Swan · Speed zone change to Gidgegannup
Road speeds in the Susannah Brook area of Gidgegannup will be lowered in a local area speed zone change on Monday, April 16.
18/03/2007 · City of Swan · Proposed Dam, Lot 103 Falls Height
Advertised for Public Comment: Proposed Dam - Lot 103 Falls heights - Gidgegannup.
The City of Swan has received a proposal for the above land. Any interested persons are invited to view the documentation at the City of Swan Administration Centre, 2 Midland Square, Midland between the hours of 8.00 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Should you wish to comment on this proposal you may do so in writing on or before 9 April, 2007.
All submissions should be addressed to the CEO, City of Swan, P.O. Box 196 Midland, 6936, quoting reference DA-790/2006.
18/03/2007 · City of Swan · Council Meeting 21 March 2007
Ordinary Meeting of Council Wednesday, 21st March, 2007 - 5.30 pm Town Hall Midland.
Item 2.1 - Percy Cullen Pavilion - attachment (plans)
Option 1 recommended for approval
View details..
Item 2.3 Regional Youth Facility
View details..
18/03/2007 · City of Swan · Free safety check for vehicles
City of Swan residents can take their vehicles for a free safety check on Saturday, March 31.
13/03/2007 · EMRC · Bush Skills for the Hills
This is a series of free workshops available to community members wishing to learn valuable skills to explore and manage the bush surrounding their homes.
The Bush Skills from the Hills workshop brochure including all dates and locations is available from the EMRC website (see link below) or by calling 9424 2222.
13/03/2007 · City of Swan · Free grant writing workshop
Local residents and community organisations can take advantage of a free grant writing workshop, to gain valuable tips about writing grant applications and seeking funding for small business and community projects.
Monday, March 26, from 9am to 12.30pm. Book early, before March 19.
13/03/2007 · City of Swan · Opportunities for Public Comment
The City of Swan has created a web page listing all current opportunities for public comment in an effort to increase community involvement in City decisions.
The Opportunities for Public Comment page lists surveys, public advertising periods, public notices and any other opportunity for community members to have their say.
The web page is linked directly to the City's home page. Feedback on city facilities and services is also welcome by phoning 9267 9267 or emailing swan@swan.wa.gov.au
13/03/2007 · City of Swan · Susannah Brook Lease
Community members in Gidgegannup can have their say on the renewal of a lease between the Susannah Brook Community Association and the City of Swan relating to open space adjacent to Susannah Brook.
Under the terms of the lease, financial members of the SBCA can access a second class water supply for those lots unable to obtain such water from a dam, soak or bore. The water is drawn from a dam on the Susannah Brook, just west of Waterford Drive in Gidgegannup.
Community consultation remains open until April 6th. Survey forms are available from the City of Swan website (see link below).
For more information on the surveys contact Ian Denny on 9267 9417 or email denny@swan.wa.gov.au
05/03/2007 · City of Swan · Business Help for Gidgegannup
A Swan council program aimed at enhancing economic development in Gidgegannup started last week.
The Rapid Outer Swan Economic Spin-Offs (ROSES) program is aimed at supporting viable diverse and long-term economic activity while protecting and strengthening the rural character of Bullsbrook and Gidgegannup.
The program will focus on removing barriers to business development, increasing business networking initiatives and otherwise helping facilitate business development. It is hoped ROSES will improve business growth and prosperity in Gidgegannup so that these communities can maintain their rural and hills lifestyles.
The action plan for Gidgegannup includes:
- Information, education and training to encourage and support
local businesses;
- Work with Experience Gidgegannup Inc. to determine the need and
interest for a local producers' networking group.
13/03/2007 · MLA · Western Power Forum
This forum was organized by Jaye Radisich, MLA and dealt with:
- Performance of Network
- Maintenance Activities
- Development Plan
- Transmission
- Distribution
A full report will be available. Briefly the Chidlow Feeder (300 kms) has been identified as one of the worst of the 650 in the State. So far $2.5mn has been spent on upgrading this from the sub station outwards, including a number of advanced technological methods. This initial upgrade will be completed by the end of April 2007. A further $1.5mn. will be spent to complete this in the next financial year. The feeder line is being split into three so faults will be minimized.
With regard to Gidgegannup Western Power have identified the need for a new sub-station to improve reliability. They hope (subject to acquiring funding) to implement this in the next 5-7 years at a cost of some $10-$13 mn.
$60mn. is needed to fix the Chidlow feeder completely and it will be 2020 before it is fixed totally. Western Power is aware of the problems but needs the funding to carry out the work.
What you can do is to lobby and put submissions in when needed to secure this funding.
Western Power also urge people to report all faults and not rely on their neighbours to do so. The more reporting they have the more this helps them to help us.
Remember, if your power is out for over 12 hours you can claim $80. Not much (but this is under review) but claim it.
Forms can be downloaded from the Western Power website (see link below). This link gives access to forms for compensation for prolonged outages and damage. It also tells you how to report a fault online.
05/03/2007 · Dep. of Water · Water Reform Plan Released
The State Government announced that it would accept the majority of the 72 recommendations included in the Blueprint for Water Reform in WA released last week.
Adopting the recommended changes will mean better management and information about water use across the State while also presenting long-term benefits for the environment and broader community.
Changes to be introduced include:
- Comprehensive water planning for water sources;
- Requiring water licence holders to pay a licence administration fee;
- Metering for licensed users who take 50 million litres or more per year.
Domestic water users will not require a water licence or a water access entitlement for a garden bore.
Last updated: 25/03/2007