General

The Town is replacing the existing Exeloo located at the Civic Centre Gardens in Port Hedland with two Universally Accessible Toilets (UATs), with the works occurring between Friday 18 June and Friday 2 July.

Gratwick Fitness Centre closed 10am - 2pm Tuesday 16 June

The community is advised that works to reconstruct the Draper / Moorambine intersection in the Wedgefield Industrial Precinct will commence on Monday 14 June, with a projected completion time at the beginning of July 2021.

Council has endorsed the Town investigating, and potentially applying to, the Federal Government through the Department of Home Affairs to establish a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Council has adopted the final version of the Town’s Coastal Foreshore Management Plan (CFMP), providing all stakeholders with a framework to help protect Port Hedland’s valuable coastal assets for future generations to enjoy.

Council has approved the establishment of a Landfill Establishment Reserve account for funding and managing the long term succession planning of the existing landfill facility on North Circular Road, South Hedland.

Community members are reminded that it is illegal to burn fires on any beach in the Port Hedland Local Government Area, in accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954. Lighting of illegal fires will result in a $250.00 penalty.

Construction has started on a new external ring road at South Hedland Cemetery, part of the Town’s upgrade of the site to create a peaceful and serene space for local residents to pay their respects.

Earthworks and preliminary works have commenced for the Marapikurrinya Park pop-ups project, delivered in partnership by the Town and BHP.

Community members are advised that works have commenced on the repair of erosion damage on the south eastern quadrant of Wallwork Bridge in South Hedland.

The Town’s Local Planning Strategy (Strategy) was endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) on Thursday 13 May. The Strategy now serves as the Town’s principal strategic planning document.

Scheduled maintenance on the Leisure Pool at South Hedland Aquatic Centre is now complete...

The Town of Port Hedland recognises National Sorry Day (the Day), a day of remembrance and commemoration held annually to highlight the impact of past Federal and State policies of forced removal on the Stolen Generations, their families, their communities and their culture.

Local Government Act 1995, section 3.58(3) disposal of property

As part of the Town’s capital works program, the replacement of Richardson Street jetty in Port Hedland will occur between Monday 19 July and Tuesday 27 July.

Significant progress has been made on stage 2 works at the JD Hardie Youth & Community Hub in South Hedland, with projected completion later this year.

Construction of a new sea groyne wall as part of stage 1 works at the Finucane Island boat ramp is expected to start in late May, with a projected completion date of July 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 5:30pm in Council Chambers has been re-scheduled to take place on Thursday, 2 June 2021 at 5:30pm in Council Chambers at the Civic Centre, 13 McGregor Street, Port Hedland.

Council has endorsed the Town’s draft rating strategy for 2021/22, which is now open for public consultation until Wednesday 2 June 2021.

The 21st Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming to the Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema on Friday 14 May, 7:30pm for one show only.

The latest round of the Town’s Business Tourism and Innovation Grant (the Grant) is now open, giving local for-profit businesses the opportunity to apply for up to $2,000.

The Town is seeking community input for the proposed Sutherland Street Shared Path Extension, which intends to provide better pedestrian and cyclist connection for the whole Hedland community.

The Hedland community came together on Saturday, 1 May 2021 to celebrate the opening of Strike Park, coinciding with the 75th Anniversary of the 1946 Pilbara Aboriginal Strike. This Strike involved over 800 Aboriginal pastoral workers walking off large pastoral stations in the Pilbara for better working conditions.

The Town’s upgraded McGregor Street Clubrooms have now opened to the community, part of the Town’s commitment to invest in Hedland’s sporting infrastructure.

Council has accepted the Tender from Pilbara Constructions for the amount of $495,000 to complete the demolition of existing structures at the Stevens Street Retirement Village site in Port Hedland. This follows Council’s February 2020 endorsement of the demolition of existing structures.

Council has authorised the Town to engage an external consultant to identify future entertainment, arts and cultural infrastructure requirements and investigate opportunities for an arts and culture precinct in Hedland.

Stage one works at the South Hedland Cemetery will commence from Tuesday, 27 April, with temporary fencing being installed. This work is set to deliver on long held community sentiment to secure the longevity of the South Hedland Cemetery site.

The Town has received a $371,079 Lotterywest grant for the purpose of contributing funds towards the South Hedland Commons (The Commons) initiative, delivered in partnership with WA independent arts organisation, FORM.

Please be advised that works will be occurring on the Civic Centre grounds across the long weekend 24-26 April, projected to be completed by Monday afternoon.