Friday 29 July 2022
Deputy Mayor's Message
Welcome to the July edition of Wanneroo Link.
This month, we take a look at the progress of works on the state-of-the-art Spendid Park cycling facility, unveil a special Noongar art piece in our Council Chamber and thank some local recycling champions.
Local businesses, make sure you RSVP to the annual Wanneroo Business Expo, which I am proud to say the City is supporting for another year.
Keep scrolling to read more about what's happening in the City of Wanneroo.
Deputy Mayor Brett Treby
Splendid Park cycling facility works underway
Works are progressing on the Splendid Park cycling facility in Yanchep, which on completion will feature a full criterium-width track that winds its way around the park’s existing ovals and sport court facilities.
The cycling track, which will be the first of its kind in the State, will support all levels of cyclists, from beginners to elite riders.
The facility is set to attract State-wide sporting tourism as its dimensions, together with a track timing system, purpose-built registration area and event hub, will make it a premier venue for cycling events.
Join us at the Wanneroo Business Expo
Join our local business community for a full day of free networking at the Mindarie Marina on Thursday 11 August.
The City is proud to support Wanneroo Business Association's annual expo – an event that offers members the chance to showcase their business, build brand awareness and network. Don’t miss this fantastic free event!
Nyitting Wanneroo piece proudly displayed in Council Chamber
The City has proudly unveiled local Noongar artist Courtney Hill's bespoke artwork, Nyitting Wanneroo, in our Council Chamber.
The piece translates thousands of years of local storytelling, capturing the artist’s interpretation of the Wanneroo region during the Nyitting or Creation time, to take people on a journey through the City's Aboriginal history.
An impressive print of the artwork hangs in our Council Chamber and you can check out the original piece in our Civic Centre reception area.
Warradale clubroom upgrade given green light
Community sporting clubs in Landsdale and surrounds will soon benefit from an upgrade of Warradale Park clubrooms, following the approval of a tender for the works.
The project includes construction of new unisex change rooms, a first aid room and umpire's room and an upgrade of toilet facilities in the adjoining Warradale Community Centre.
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in August and take about six months to complete.
We’re grateful to have received $600,000 from the State Government to help us provide the Landsdale community with this upgraded facility.
Congratulations to our great recyclers
Congratulations to the major prize winners of the City’s 2022 Great Recycling Challenge.
Cary from Butler, Gabel from Koondoola, Philip from Wanneroo and Lorraine from Yanchep joined us at the Ashby Operations Centre to collect their prize and snap a pic with members of our Waste Services team in front of a recycling truck.
Well done to everyone who participated in the challenge for improving your recycling habits and reducing contamination in your household bins. Every little action we can take to help our environment is important.
City to harness latest technology and innovation
Imagine your favourite park in the future – smart parking and bins, public Wi-Fi, intelligent irrigation and throwing a snag on a smart barbecue.
This vision could soon become a reality, with Wanneroo taking strides to becoming a 'smart city' using the latest technologies and innovative solution through the new Smart City Strategy.
'Roos' jump into Wanneroo history
A generous donation from the Wanneroo ‘Roos’ Junior Football Club is now on display at the Wanneroo Regional Museum.
The club’s first Indigenous Round jumper, designed by Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong artist Kevin Bynder, was unveiled at the museum in time for NAIDOC Week.
An avid football fan and celebrated artist, Kevin has designed uniforms for more than 30 sporting clubs and associations across Australia, including the West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Dockers and Port Adelaide football clubs.
On the Write Track
Local author David Allan-Petale Author is hosting a series of writers’ workshops at Clarkson Library to help aspiring authors hone their skills and learn about the industry.
Registrations are essential.
National Science Week
In this fascinating Science Week (12 – 21 August) series, Kath Moller will demonstrate how to ‘get preserving’, local MasterChef Jenny Lam create sample dishes featuring pickles and scientist Jo Rees will discuss the health benefits of fermented foods.
Next council meetings
Council Briefing Session
Tuesday 2 August, 6pm
23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo
Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday 9 August, 6pm
23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo
Have your say
Do you want to have your say and help shape Council projects? Your feedback is important to us, and we value your input.
Browse the City’s open consultations and have your say at the link below.
Acknowledgement of Country The City of Wanneroo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we are working on, the Whadjuk people. We would like to pay respect to the Elders of the Noongar nation,
past, present and future, who have walked and cared for the land and we acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contributions made to the life of this City and this region.
