General

Community members are advised that dogs can now be registered online on the Town of Port Hedland website.

Hedland community members are invited to have their say on the draft West End Improvement Scheme No. 1, which seeks to resolve long standing land use conflicts in the West End.

Businesses and community organisations are reminded that the new round of the Town’s Business and Tourism Innovation Grant is now open, encouraging innovative operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department of Health is warning Pilbara and Kimberley residents to take additional precautions to avoid mosquito bites following continued detections of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus.

Please be advised that as of tomorrow, the Civic Centre will be closed to members of the public. If you would like to ask a question or make a payment, please call 08 9158 9300.

Please be advised of further restrictions on public gatherings as a result of Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement on Sunday 29 March 2020.

The Town of Port Hedland has noted the results of the 2019 Annual Perception Survey (APS), detailing community sentiment across a number of key indicators.

Amendments to the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 were passed by Parliament on 25 March 2020 and came into force on 26 March 2020. The amendments mean local governments can hold electronic Council and Committee meetings during a public health emergency.

Residents are invited to have their say on the proposed South Hedland Entry Statement works, which are proposed to take place on Hamilton Road between Hedland Senior High School and Forrest Circle.

The Town of Port Hedland has endorsed the design and construction of seawalls at the West End, Sutherland Street and Goode Street, delivering on the objectives of the Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP).

Hedland based sole traders and small to medium sized businesses with a registered ABN are invited to register with the Town’s new Buy Local, By Hedland platform.

Please be advised of the following closures and cancellations at Town of Port Hedland facilities, services and locations as a result of the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.

New water tanks have been installed at Port Hedland’s Colin Matheson Oval, following catastrophic and irreparable failure of the previous tanks in September 2019.

Last night, the Hon. Commissioner Fred Riebeling AM JP officially opened the new Marie Marland temporary off-leash dog park, delivering on the Town’s commitment to establish an off-leash dog exercise area in South Hedland.