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Pilbara Underground Power Project to commence in South Hedland
In December 2011, the Town of Port Hedland and Horizon Power signed an agreement which will see the commencement of the undergrounding of power in South Hedland and Wedgefield.
The $43 million Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) is a partnership
between the Government of Western Australia (through the Royalties for Regions Pilbara Cities program) and Local Government Authorities, delivered by Horizon Power.
Works will commence in South Hedland next week, with contractors Logsys, carrying
out a trial in the areas near the Murdoch Drive Power Sub-station.
Installation of underground power in Wedgefield is expected to commence in April/May 2012. Ratepayers will be notified prior to works commencing.
With the recent power losses experienced during
Tropical Cyclone Heidi, the project highlights the urgent need for underground power - in addition to reducing the likelihood of power loss during severe weather, underground power will also assist in reducing the risk of overhanging or falling powerlines, and improve
the visual amenity of South Hedland and Wedgefield and bring it on par with Port Hedland, which had power undergrounded in 2006/07.
Council is contributing 25 percent towards the cost of the project, totalling an estimated $10.8 million and the contribution will be funded
by South Hedland and Wedgefield ratepayers.
Ratepayers will be charged approximately $2300 in the 2012/13 Financial Year, and will have the option to pay this cost over a five year period. Council is currently investigating the possibility of providing concessions to
pensioners, not for profits, owner-occupier residentials and owner-occupiers businesses as part of the 2012/13 Annual Budget process.
The project will be carried out over a 15 month period and is expected to be completed by June/July 2013.
For more information please email Horizon
Power Community Relations Manager Monika Page, or call 0428 979 283.
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GP Housing Civil and Construction Works Commencing
Construction works have commenced on the GP Housing Project, which will see seven houses built on Dempster Street as part of Stage One of the project.
The project is a partnership between BHP Billiton Iron Ore ($2.25 million) and
Royalties for Regions ($1.5 million).
In May 2011, Council awarded the tender for the civil works and construction to Pilbara Constructions, who have been on site clearing the site and preparing the road base.
Stage One of GP Housing is expected to be completed
in late 2012.
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Cemetery Beach Park Duplication
Works have commenced on the Cemetery Beach Park Duplication project, which will see the expansion of the popular family park with additions such as turtle-friendly lighting, toddlers playground and parent space,
BBQ facilities, extra seating, native plants and public art works.
DME Contractors were awarded the tender for Construction of Landscape Works by Council in December 2011; whilst in November 2011 FORM, Natural Play & Terry Farrell Architect and Judith Forrest
were invited by Council to submit a tender for the public art work integration.
Although landscape construction works are being carried out, the park and playground is still accessible - only the western portion of the carpark will be closed.
The Cemetery Beach Park
Duplication Project is in partnership with BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Royalties for Regions and Town of Port Hedland.
For more information, please email
Project Co-ordinator Rob Baily.
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2012 Hedland Walk-It Corporate and Community Challenge: Monday 20 February to Tuesday 20 March
Get fit and motivated with this year's Walk-It Hedland Challenge with more opportunities to earn points and come out on top!
The Challenge will be running from Monday 20 February to Tuesday 20 March and the Town of Port Hedland
has organised extra 'challenge' activities including cooking classes, team walk, fitness classes and aqua classes.
The Walk-It Hedland Challenge is an annual community event which promotes healthy eating and leading an active
lifestyle. The progam is organised by the Town of Port Hedland in partnership with Healthway, BHP Billiton Iron Ore and Department of Housing's South Hedland New Living.
To participate, gather a group of four friends or more and
register between Wednesdsay 1 and Wednesdsay 15 February.
For more information
please email Sport and Recreation Officer Sarah Perkins.
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