Author: Erin Greaves

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Monday, 6 May 2024 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.

 

The purpose of this meeting will be to consider:

• Mingenew Daycare Tender RFT01 23-24
• Mingenew Turf Club request to construct a shade shelter at the Turf Bar / Pavilion
• An application to close Watson Road and other unnamed road reserves

 

Agendas and Minutes of the meeting will be available from the Shire’s website at https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/council-agendas/.

 

Matt Fanning

Chief Executive Officer

3 May 2024

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Monday, 29 April 2024 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.

 

The purpose of this meeting will be to consider the significant development application for the Lockyer Gas Project and proposed gas extraction wellheads, central processing facility and workforce accommodation.

 

Agendas and Minutes of the meeting will be available from the Shire’s website at https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/council-agendas/.

 

Please note that there are a number of attachments relevant to the enclosed agenda report, some of which are quite large in size. Please contact the Shire Office if you wish to obtain or view a printed copy. 

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) have provided a Summary of Submissions received from the public consultation period and these can be viewed here (and included in Attachment 4.1.2 – DPLH Submissions Summary).

 

Matt Fanning

Chief Executive Officer

26 April 2024

Shire of Mingenew – DA Submission Flyer & Graphic

Please view the above Flyer for more detail or go to the Shire’s Planning and Development page for more info https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/planning-and-development/

The Shire will be disposing of the following assets by public auction on 22 March 2024:

• 2011 Mitsubishi Triton Cab Chassis single cab, manual transmission – click here to view online listing
• 1999 Isuzu Water Cart, automatic transmission – click here to view online listing

• 2009 Mitsubishi Triton Cab Chassis single cab, manual transmission – click here to view online listing

• Miscellaneous items (click on item name to view individual online listings) – 2 x cockerel boxes, brake drums, ATCO air compressor, Mercedes inter cooler, grader edges to suit 12 foot blade

An inspection of the above may be arranged by contacting Shane Noon, Works Manager on 0409 135 665.

 

The following caravans are currently in transit to Pickles Auctions and online listings will be provided once published. The Auction date for these listings is to be confirmed.

• 2019 Supreme Classic, single axle caravan

• 2010 Western Karijini, tandem axle caravan

• 2015 Coromal Appeal 601, tandem axle caravan

• 2011 Windsor Genesis, tandem axle caravan

Campbell’s Transport have been granted a Commercial Goods Vehicle Licence (CGVL) by the Department of Transport (DoT) to transport iron ore from Extension Hill to the Geraldton Port on behalf of Terra Mining for a 3 month period.

 

• DoT has granted a limited number of CGVLs to Terra Mining’s road haulage contractor, Campbells Transport, for a short period of time to facilitate the achievement of their first iron ore shipment through Geraldton Port, anticipated to be in February 2024.

 

• The CGVLs are valid only from 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. During this time, DoT will continue to engage with all key stakeholders, including the Mid-West Ports Authority, to facilitate a more suitable longer term transport solution.

 

• DoT and Main Roads WA have consulted local shires who are accepting of this short-term solution for transporting iron ore to Geraldton Port.

 

• The CGVLs have been issued with specific conditions that must be adhered to, including that the vehicles do not operate on school days between 7.30am and 9am and 2.30pm and 4pm.

 

• Campbell’s Transport have estimated that the frequency of truck movements will average around 250 per week. The trucks will be operating 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

 

• The intention of a CGVL is to regulate the transport of iron ore on roads and to encourage the use of rail transport. The Western Australian government prefers to move commercial freight by rail, wherever possible, as it has fewer negative impacts on road users and residents and minimises greenhouse gas emissions.

 

At a Special Meeting in December 2023, Council resolved to grant a 12 month approval to Terra Mining for the transportation of iron ore under RAV7.3 conditions, through the Shire of Mingenew, along Eleanor Street and Boolinda Road (the remainder of the haulage route is managed by Main Roads WA). As part of the approval, the Shire has established a Road User Agreement to reduce impacts on our roads, recover any costs for maintenance/repairs associated with the increased activity, establish a community infrastructure funding contribution and restrict the speed of travel along Midlands Road through town to 30km/hr. Further information can be found in the Minutes by clicking here.

 

The Shire is working with all stakeholders to support and advocate that the transition to rail haulage is facilitated as soon as possible.

 

Matt Fanning

Chief Executive Officer
16 January 2024

Please note that a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Shire of Mingenew for Sunday, 24 December 2023 (from 7:30am). Bush Fire Control Officer’s will be reviewing this throughout the day and will advise of any changes.

For clarification on what applies during a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban please refer to the formal notice attached.

Please note that a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Shire of Mingenew for Wednesday, 20 December 2023 (from 7:30am). Bush Fire Control Officer’s will be reviewing this throughout the day and will advise of any changes.

For clarification on what applies during a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban please refer to the formal notice attached.

Please note that a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Shire of Mingenew for Tuesday, 19 December 2023 (from 8am). Bush Fire Control Officer’s will be reviewing this throughout the day and will advise of any changes.

For clarification on what applies during a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban please refer to the formal notice attached.

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 2:00pm on Friday, 15 December 2023 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.

 

The purpose of this meeting will be to consider an application for Terra Mining Pty Ltd to undertake haulage operations approved under the Restricted Acccess Vehicle (RAV) Network 7.3 on Eleanor Street and Boolinda Road, Mingenew and establishing an appropriate Road Use Agreement.

 

Agendas and Minutes of the meeting will be available from the Shire’s website at https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/council-agendas/.

 

Erin Greaves

Acting Chief Executive Officer

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held 6 December 2024 the following Ordinary Council meeting dates for 2024 were set, to commence at 5:00pm, in accordance with Regulation 12(1) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, as per the below schedule:

 

Council Meeting Dates 2024

January 2024 – Nil

14 February 2024

March 2024 – Nil

17 April 2024

May 2024 – Nil

19 June 2024

July 2024 – Nil

21 August 2024

September 2024 – Nil

16 October 2024

November 2024 – Nil

11 December 2024

 

Unless local public notice is provided to the contrary, all Council meetings are to be held in Council Chambers located at 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew.

An Annual General Meeting of Electors is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 in the Council Chambers, 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew, commencing at 5:00pm.

 

The purpose of the meeting and order of business for matters to be discussed at the meeting are firstly, the contents of the 2022/23 Annual Report and then any other general business.

 

A copy of the Meeting Agenda and 2022/23 Annual Report is available for download by clicking here, from the Shire Administration at 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew, or by emailing governance@mingenew.wa.gov.au.

 

Questions from Electors are welcome and may be submitted in advance to ensure a timely and accurate response can be provided.

 

For further information please contact the Shire on (08)9928 1102.