GIDGE NEWS JULY 2007
25/07/2007 · Classified Ads · Now a * FREE * community service
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 and log in as a Forum user.
You can help us maintain this service by making an online donation. To do so click the donate button below.
25/07/2007 · 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.
This website is run on a tight budget. New pages and services like the online forum and online ads are kindly supported by the City of Swan and the EMRC.
Recurring costs like hosting and maintenance are partially covered by the welcome support of local businesses (advertising) and some community groups (yearly donations).
Now all local residents have the opportunity to support their community website by making an online donation. To do so click the button below.
01/07/2007 · 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
01/07/2007 · 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.
01/07/2007 · Gidge News · Previous News Page
For the previous News page, please click the link below.
29/07/2007 · Gidge Info · Community Numbers
A list of useful phone numbers to contact Police, Emergency Services, Fire Brigades or Community Groups.
Please contact us by email if any information needs updating.
29/07/2007 · Tennis Club · August 2007 Newsletter
Despite the fact that it is supposed to be winter, Gidge Tennis Club players have been playing each week at the Showgrounds courts on Saturdays from 2.00pm, with rain affecting play only on one week so far.
Read more about Social Tennis, Summer Night Tennis, Junior Tennis, Keep Fit Tennis and how to become a member in the newsletter below.
29/07/2007 · Agricultural Society · Dates
This year's Show date is Saturday 27th October.
Gidgegram deadline for the September 2007 issue is Thursday August 23rd.
Next Gidgegram folding is Wednesday 29th August at 7pm at the Landcare Building.
29/07/2007 · Poultry Club · Contacts & Meetings
For the latest information on contacts and meetings please click the link below.
29/07/2007 · Football Club · August 2007
In the next month it is expected that two club veterans will register milestones. Brett Cassidy is due to play his 150th game in round 16 and Aaron Trew his 200th in round 17.
Saturday, 4th August - Gidge play Bullsbrook away at 2 pm
Sunday 12th August - Gidge play Mundaring at home
Sunday 19th August - Gidge play Mt. Helena away
Sunday 26th August - Gidge play Chidlow at home
For more info call Allan on 9574 7104.
29/07/2007 · Garden Group · Next Meeting
Subject is bulbs, spring flowers and vegetables. Sunday 26th August, 2:00 pm at 2732 Toodyay Road.
Call Keith on 9574 6534 for further details.
29/07/2007 · CWA · Planned activities
CWA Hoy Day
Wednesday 15th August 9.30 am at the CWA Hall, Gidge Showgrounds, $3 entry. Morning tea and soup luncheon provided. For details and bookings phone Pam on 9572 7687.
CWA Burswood Trip
Wednesday 29th August, meet 9.30 am at the CWA Hall, return there by 3 pm. $5 a head. This includes lunch and free coffees. Free tokens for various games are also included and, of course, the return bus trip to the Showgrounds. Community members are very welcome, gents as well as ladies. Call Pam on 9572 7687 for more information.
29/07/2007 · West Gidge Fire Brigade · New Committee
Congratulations to those elected, especially new committee members Peter Jensen and Alan Jennings. Thanks to the 2006/2007 committee for their outstanding contribution.
Click below for new committee info.
27/07/2007 · Cricket Team · Seeking New Players
Gidge Cricket Team is rebuilding and needs new players for the upcoming season.
We play on Sundays from 12-6 and train Tuesday and Friday. Training starts early September with the first game early October. If you enjoy the game and don't mind a few coldies after the day's play then your are what we need.
Contact Dave on 9574 6940 or 0414 478 826.
26/07/2007 · Progress Association · Rates Notices
Rate notices are now being sent out. The advertised rate rise is 5%. This may differ according to your land valuation. If you feel your valuation is unfair you can contact the City of Swan and also Landgate (DOLA) for advice on appeal to Valuer General.
City of Swan 9267 9000 (Rates). Landgate Support Centre 9273 7341 (direct line)
UV Values for previous years - Contact in person the Landgate Support Centre (counter). Request your relevant information with no print-out (free). Request with a print-out cost is $4.20 per property.
Forms for appeal - read carefully all relevant information on the appeal issue.
Landgate Objections Refer to:
- Property & Valuation
- Objections
23/07/2007 · Gidgegannup Development · Newspaper Articles
Recent newspaper articles on the proposed Townsite development.
23/07/2007 · Progress Association · Latest Minutes
Latest minutes of the Gidgegannup Progress Association:
- AGM 2007
- Meeting 16 July 2007
Earlier GPA minutes and newsletters via the link below.
21/07/2007 · Progress Association · July 2007 Newsletter
The GPA July 2007 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
16/07/2007 · Gidgegannup Development · Newspaper Articles
Recent newspaper articles on the proposed Townsite development.
14/07/2007 · Gidgegannup Development · Local Opinions
What is an acceptable lot size? What will be the effects on infrastructure? Who will pay for scheme water? How will it affect lifestyle? This, and more on the
14/07/2007 · Susannah Brook CG · Current Events
Next meeting Thursday August 9th 2007, 7:15pm at the Landcare Building, Gidgegannup Showgrounds. New members are always welcome.
Wildlife habitat rehabilitator Alison Dugand will be a special guest, discussing direct seeding of native rushes and her new role as a Natural Resource Management Officer with the Eastern Hills Catchment Management Plan.
This meeting will include the AGM. Committee and Executive positions will be open for nominations.
14/07/2007 · Susannah Brook CG · July 2007 Newsletter
Click below for the latest Susannah Brook Catchment Group update.
13/07/2007 · Progress Association · Gidgegannup Lifestyle Survey
Meetings over the past 12 months have identified the need to protect the “Gidgegannup Lifestyle” from development projects that would destroy what we currently have, but what is it?
The aim of this survey is to find out why we all live in Gidgegannup, and what it is that needs protecting. This information can then be used to support our lifestyle when negotiating with state and local authorities to only allow development that meets with our community requirements.
You have the choice of completing the survey online or print it out and return the completed form to one of the addresses mentioned.
- Online Survey Form
- Printable Survey Form
09/07/2007 · Susannah Brook CG · Thanking Gidge Primary
The Friends of Blue Wren and Timbertop Reserves gratefully acknowledge the student, teacher and parent volunteers of Gidgegannup Primary School for their marvellous work on our reserves June 7th, 2007.
GPS students at Blue Wren Reserve
08/07/2007 · Gidgegannup Development · New web page and forum
A new web page on development in Gidgegannup. Access to relevant documents. Also a link to the online forum where you can have your say.
05/07/2007 · Gidge Forums · Views on... Port Bouvard
"I have just read the media release by port bouvard regarding the purchase of 480 hectares and subsequent development proposal of up to 2000 lots in and around the townsite"
03/07/2007 · Netball Club · Ladies Netball Competition
Gidge Netball Club is proposing an adults competition. Competition / fitness / exercise / ladies competition. Held at Gidge Recreational Centre. Times and nights to be confirmed. Manager needed.
For interests and details contact Janette on 9578 3118.
03/07/2007 · Netball Club · Members accepted into the EHNA
Congratulatons to all our GNC Members who have been accepted into the E.H.N.A. development teams for 2007
Isabel Johnston
Claire Eatwell
Shenae Wingate
Brianna Connolly
Stephanie Howard
Siobhan Malloch
Hayley Lagalio
Mallory Thompson
Georgia Stoate
Good luck to all of you throughout the many carnivals.
03/07/2007 · Basketball Club · New Committee
Click the link below for the Gidgegannup Basketball Club Committee 2007.
03/07/2007 · CWA · Activities in July
11th July - Craft, babies bibs and aprons for stall
17th July - Trip to Xmas in July at CWA Joondalup
18th July - Making Miniatures with Irene Dadd
25th July - Social
Enquiries Gail 9574 6598 or Pat 9574 7062.
03/07/2007 · Garden Group · Meetings and Spring Flower Show
26th August - Spring bulbs, flowers and vegetables. For further details contact Keith on 9574 6534.
8th and 9th September will be the Spring Flower Show in the CWA Hall at the Showgrounds.
02/07/2007 · Gidgegannup Townsite · Acquisition by Port Bouvard
Perth-based property developer Port Bouvard Limited has been successful in a competitive bid to enter into staged contracts with a private landowner to acquire three adjacent sites in Gidgegannup, Western Australia, for between $81 - 90 million.
29/07/2007 · Alpaca Association · Alpaca Sale Day
9th September at the Gidgeannup Showgrounds.
Free information sessions at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm and heaps of advice from owners. Craft displays and garments, fleeces and yarn for sale. Refreshment available.
Call Deborah on 9574 6105 for more information.
23/07/2007 · Avon Descent · Family Fun Day
Celebrate the Avon Descent with the City of Swan
Family Fun Day will be held at the Sandalford Winery (3210 West Swan Road, Caversham) on August 5 from 12 noon to 3pm. For any further information on the event contact the City of Swan on 9267 9267.
26/07/2007 · City of Swan · Be Active Together
Regular walking and activity groups. For all times and details visit the link below or phone Simona 9378 9068.
26/07/2007 · City of Swan · Tidying up the Roads
For reports of damage, rubbish or road kill on Toodyay Road phone Main Roads on 138 138 or send an email.
For reports regarding local roads phone the City of Swan on 9267 9267 or send an email.
21/07/2007 · EMRC · Community Grants Program now open
The EMRC`s Community Grants Program for 2007/2008 is now open.
Grants of up to $1,000 are available for programs, activities, events or facilities that assist in the on-going development or maintenance of the recreational, social or cultural needs of members of the Gidgegannup, Hovea, Parkerville and/or Stoneville communities.
Applications for Community Grants must be provided on the EMRC Community Grants Program Application Form and received by close of business on Friday 24 August 2007.
20/07/2007 · City of Swan · Council Agenda 25 July 2007
Ordinary Meeting of Council Wednesday, 25 July 2007 - 5.30 pm Town Hall Midland.
Item 6.1 Determination of Council Dates - Jan to Dec 2008
Recommendation: Adopt the proposed schedule
View details..
14/07/2007 · City of Swan · Council approves 2007-08 budget
Consolidating the City’s strengths is the focus of the City of Swan 2007-08 budget, which was passed by Councillors at a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 11.
14/07/2007 · City of Swan · Rates confusion motivates City
The City of Swan will review its rating system and investigate ways to improve the community’s understanding of rates during the next 12 months, following recent public consultation on the City’s 2007-08 Rating Strategy.
14/07/2007 · City of Swan · Adoption of Rates
Click the link below for the Adoption of Rates by the City of Swan.
14/07/2007 · City of Swan · Submissions on Rates
Click the link below for submissions on Rates received by the City of Swan.
09/07/2007 · EMRC · Red Hill Liaison Meeting
The EMRC (Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council) cordially invites you to attend the inaugural Red Hill Waste Management Facility community liaison meeting. A regular programme of meetings is being established by the EMRC to provide a forum for information exchange and communication between the Organisation, local residents and other stakeholders.
The inaugural meeting will be held at the Red Hill Waste Management Facility, 1094 Toodyay Road, Red Hill on the 8th August, at 6pm.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Please RSVP to Roberta Circosta on 08 9424 2216 or email Shelley Innes at shelley.innes@emrc.org.au.
For more information on the format and purpose of the community liaison meetings, please contact Shelley Innes on 9424 2262 (Mondays and Thursdays).
09/07/2007 · City of Swan · Special Council Meeting
A Special Council Meeting will be held this Wednesday night, July 11, from 5.30pm at the Midland Town Hall Council Chambers.
The meeting is being held to discuss the 2007-08 rating strategy and budget.
08/07/2007 · Council Corner · Recommendations 4 July 2007
See link below for the recommendations relevant to Gidgegannup.
05/07/2007 · City of Swan · Buckets of fun for school holidays
There’s no excuse for boredom in the City of Swan this July holidays, with the City of Swan supporting a whole bunch of free or low-cost activities.
27/07/2007 · Water Resources · Increased water efficiency measures
Water Resources Minister John Kobelke today announced water efficiency measures would be extended across the State.
As part of the measures to deal with climate change and an extremely dry winter, Perth’s almost 165,000 bore owners would be restricted to watering their gardens on three days a week. Bore owners outside of the metropolitan region would not be affected.
21/07/2007 · Western Power · Hills Upgrades Finished
Western Power has completed a six month program of works designed to upgrade and improve power supplied to the Hills.
So far this year Western Power has installed two new automatic circuit breakers (reclosers) on Sexton Road and Cromwell Street in Sawyers Valley. These are expected to reduce the number of homes affected by, and the duration of any fault.
In the same area on the Chidlow Feeder, 2 km. of overhead conductor lines have been replaced with aerial bundled cabling, which insulates the power line and stops faults caused by vegetation debris or birds. In Mt. Helena 1.2 km. of overhead line along Alice Road has been replaced with aerial bundled cabling. A capacitor bank, which improves power quality, has been installed on Sexton Road near Keane Street several months ahead of schedule.
One of the improvements suggested by Western Power at the forum held in March was that Gidgegannup should have a sub station costing about $13mn. installed in the near future. This expenditure will have to be approved by the Economic Regulation Authority and public comment will be sought.
21/07/2007 · Water Corporation · Mundaring Treatment Plant
As part of the Water Corporation's consultation on a site for the proposed Mundaring Water Treatment Plant, a community forum will take place this month. It will be held at the Mundaring Community Hall (at the corner of Jacoby Street and Nichol Street) on Monday, 30th July, 2007, between 6.30 pm-9.30pm.
Participation in the forum is open to those people who have previously registered. People who have not registered are also welcome to attend, but are asked to advice the Water Corporation beforehand, as there is limited seating available.
For more information visit the link below or if you have any enquiries please contact Communications officer, Steve Mackenzie, on 9420 3057.
19/07/2007 · Faragher, Morton MLCs · Community Road Safety Forum
Donna Faragher MLC & Helen Morton MLC, members for East Metropolitan Region, invite you to attend a Community Road Safety Forum with the Road Safety Council of Western Australia at Ballajura Community College, Performing Arts Centre, Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura on Monday 20th August 2007 at 2:00 pm.
To register your interest please contact Donna Faragher's office on 9379 0840 by Friday 10th August 2007.
16/07/2007 · Main Roads · Report damage or faulty equipment
The public can report damaged signs, faulty traffic signals or damage to roads direct to our Customer Contact Centre on 138 138 or 1800 800 009. The Customer Contact Centre is open 24 hours a day.
12/07/2007 · Census 2006 · Quick Stats 6083
QuickStats provides a summary of key census data relating to persons, families and dwellings.
The Census counted the population for the postal area 6083 to be 3,070 persons in 2006, a decrease from 3,473 in 2001. However, the census count is not the best measure of population available. The most accurate estimation of the population is the estimated resident population (ERP) produced by the ABS.
The ERP for postal area 6083 in June 2006 was 4,298 persons, an increase from 3,579 in 2001. It is important to note that this data is not based on the 2006 Census. New Postal Area ERPs based on 2006 census data will be available in August.
07/07/2007 · Legislative Council · Whiteman Park
The Greens successfully led a disallowance motion to prevent rezoning of the southern part of Whiteman Park, located in the Swan Valley.
- Greens press release
- Hansard transcript
Last updated: 30/07/2007