Public Notices

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It is advised that there will be a Special Meeting of Council on Friday 28 February 2025 in Council Chambers, Stuart Street Carnarvon commencing at 8.30am

There will be an Annual General Meeting of Electors commencing at 12.00 noon in Council Chambers (entrance via Stuart Street) on Tuesday 18 February 2025.

The Shire of Carnarvon advises primary producers of leafy vegetables, melons, and berries within the district that new Australia-wide food safety standards have been developed by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ). These standards, aimed at improving food safety in the primary production and early-stage processing of these products, will come into effect on 12 February 2025.

Activities permitted and NOT permitted during the period of this ban, click here.

Total Fire Bans are declared by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) under the following circumstances: • Severe weather conditions are forecast, or when widespread fires mean they don’t have the resources to fight more. • The lighting of open-air fires or any other activity in the open air that is likely to cause a fire. • When fire weather conditions are most likely to threaten lives and property or when a fire is already underway and firefighting resources are committed.

Total Fire Bans are declared by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) under the following circumstances: • Severe weather conditions are forecast, or when widespread fires mean they don’t have the resources to fight more. • The lighting of open-air fires or any other activity in the open air that is likely to cause a fire. • When fire weather conditions are most likely to threaten lives and property or when a fire is already underway and firefighting resources are committed.

Activities permitted and NOT permitted during this period of the ban, click here for more information.

Notice of Council Meetings 2025 This is to advise that the Ordinary Meetings of Council and Audit & Risk Management Committees for 2025 will be held on the following dates and times –

The Carnarvon Aquatic Centre remains temporarily closed as mechanical repairs are still underway.

Please be advised that the Carnarvon Aquatic Centre is temporarily closed due to unforeseen mechanical issues.

A Total Fire Ban and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared for Saturday, 28 December from 10.00am to 3.00pm due to the heightened fire risk. This is the season's first Extreme Fire Danger Rating, so please take extra care to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe.

The Shire of Carnarvon wishes to advise the community and visitors that a section of Robinson Street in Coral Bay will be temporarily closed to all traffic from 13 January 2025 to 5 April 2025 to facilitate reconstruction works associated as part of the RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort redevelopment. This exciting redevelopment, led by RAC, includes enhancements to the public road and adjacent facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for both pedestrians and vehicles in Coral Bay.

The Shire of Carnarvon has extended vehicle access restrictions at Pelican Point Beach to support ongoing dune stabilisation and vegetation recovery efforts.

The Shire of Carnarvon advises that, as resolved at the November Ordinary Council Meeting, the three floating pontoon jetties and walkways located adjacent to the Fascine foreshore will be temporarily removed for the cyclone season. This precautionary measure will protect the pontoons from potential storm damage and facilitate maintenance and upgrades. The Council has also approved an investment of $150,000 for the installation of a new pile system, replacing the previously used strut system to secure the pontoons.

The Shire wishes to advise that from 1 January 2025, the fee to dispose of concrete containing metal reinforcing will change for commercial operators and businesses. This change supports the Shire’s recycling practices by encouraging separation of concrete free from metal reinforcing. The Shire’s waste facility is equipped with a crusher bucket attachment for its excavator, enabling the efficient processing of non-reinforced concrete into reusable material. This crushed concrete is utilised on-site to maintain internal roads and tracks, demonstrating a practical and sustainable recycling method.

The Shire of Carnarvon has announced the partial closure of the Tramway Bridge, effective immediately, due to structural concerns. This decision follows recent assessments identifying potential safety risks associated with the bridge's current condition.

Please be advised that the Pump Track will be closed from 19th-23rd November for annual maintenance works.

At the 22 October 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council, the Council made the difficult decision to divest itself of the management orders over the Blowholes Reserve. This is due to the complex challenges and intractability of issues and the inability to implement the Blowholes Reserve Management Plan.

To assist in our preparation for the coming cyclone season, the Shire of Carnarvon will be providing a free verge side pickup for all residential premises, including plantation area residences.

It is advised that there will be a Special Meeting of Council on Monday 30 September 2024 in Council Chambers, Francis Street Carnarvon commencing at 4.30pm to discuss the following –