Shire News

As the weather cools down and the seeders kick into action we are looking to finish our current financial year projects and plan for FY19/20. Message from the Shire President The past month has seen the Shire engaging with both our State and Federal counterparts, as we hosted the Hon. Melissa Price MP, Minister for the Environment and Federal Member… read more

The Shire of Mingenew Administration Office will be closed on the following public holidays: Good Friday (19 April) Easter Monday (22 April) Anzac Day (25 April) We will be during regular business hours (8.30 am to 4.30 pm) on all other weekdays during the Easter period. read more

COUNCIL UPDATE 5 APRIL 2019 The months are flying by – can you believe we are almost a quarter of the way through 2019? Message from the Shire President It has been a typically busy month at Council. At our March meeting the Shire’s Deputy President Crispian Lucken resigned. I would like to sincerely thank Cris for all his contributions… read more

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Wednesday 3rd April 2019 Pursuant to Regulation 12 (4) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Shire of Mingenew Council is to be held on Wednesday 3rd April 2019, commencing at 6pm in Council Chambers at the Shire Offices, Victoria St. The purpose of the meeting is… read more

While the town may have been quiet, it’s still been a busy start to the year at Council! Roads Our road program has been continuing, with WA National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (WANDRRA) work taking place on 19 Shire Roads. This work has been jointly undertaken by the Shire and external contractors. At the same time, our own crew… read more

For the latest information on road works being carried out within the Shire of Mingenew Click on the link below. For further information contact Shire of Mingenew CEO Nils Hay on 9928 1102 or ceo@mingenew.wa.gov.au Road Works Update read more

BUSHFIRE BRIGADES’ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday 25th March 2019 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Shire of Mingenew Bushfire Brigades’ is to be held on Monday 25 March 2019, commencing at 6pm in Council Chambers at the Shire Offices, Victoria St. The agenda includes welcome and introduction, election of Brigade office bearers, review of the previous fire… read more

The Mingenew Parmelia aquifer is a local aquifer containing high quality groundwater. Water from the aquifer flows to the surface in the North, Northeast, West and South of the groundwater area, supporting an abundance of freshwater springs, wetlands and river ecosystems. In 2018, Karara Mining Limited applied to increase its annual licensed entitlement to seven gigalitres per year, triggering a… read more

Expressions of Interest Independent Living Unit The Shire of Mingenew currently has one 2x1 Until available for rent on King Street. Applicants should provide a letter outlining the reasons for requesting one of the units and as a guide the following information should be provided; o Name and age of applicant(s) o Current Address o Awareness of any Medical Conditions… read more

POOL/SPA BARRIER INSPECTIONS 2019 Notice is hereby given to owners and occupiers that private pool and spa barrier inspections will be commencing throughout the Shire of Mingenew in the coming new year as per the Building Regulations 2012. This is a timely reminder to property owners and occupiers that under these Regulations you have a legal obligation to maintain your… read more

Request for Quotations – Supply of road construction plant and operators The Shire of Mingenew invites quotations for the Supply of Road Construction Plant and Operators. Works will consist of a small number of selected roadworks projects (or portions thereof) for the remainder of the 2018/19 financial year. Specifications are available from the Shire of Mingenew’s Project Officer (Neil Hartley)… read more

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Electors for the Shire of Mingenew will be held on Wednesday 19th December at 6pm in Council Chambers at the Shire Offices, Victoria St. The format includes welcome and introduction, discussion of the annual report contents and other general business. The annual report and financial statements can be accessed on the… read more

The Shire of Mingenew Local Planning Scheme No.4 has now been drafted. Visit our planning and development page to read the full announcement and download a copy of the draft. Please submit any submissions on the proposed Scheme in writing before 1 March 2019. read more