By Julian Bajkowski Perth’s City of Canning is facing suspension after an inquiry by the state’s Department of Local Government delivered a withering report pointing to widespread dysfunction, micromanagement and alleged serious governance irregularities. Issued late last week, the inquiry has recommended that the state government “suspend the Council under the provisions of section 8.19(1) […]
19 November, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Perth has become the latest Australian city to jump aboard the light rail bandwagon in an ambitious bid to iron out bottlenecks and speed up travel times for commuters travelling to and from the city. The Western Australian Government has promised to build a $15.8 million light rail network in the state […]
3 September, 2012
Traffic congestion in the Perth central business district will be addressed through a state government plan to implement sustainable solutions and infrastructure. A total of $105 million will be granted from the Western Australian Government, including $47.6 million in the 2012-13 budget package. The budget package is to ensure the CBD has a sustainable transport […]
24 April, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Local governments in the Perth metropolitan area have called for light rail to be a major part of sustainable transport improvement plans from the state government. The Western Australian Government has released a discussion paper titled ‘Public Transport for Perth in 2031’ asking for submissions based on light rail, rapid transport corridors […]
10 October, 2011
The City of Perth has granted funds to nine locally based businesses to support private sector projects. Local-based Perth businesses received $140000 in grants as part of the City’s economic development strategy dubbed the ‘Business Grants Matched Funding’ policy. The Matched Funding Grants policy is a scheme aiming to ‘stimulate’ diverse inner city commerce by […]
15 August, 2011
By Paul Hemsley Continuing contributions from the State Government will fund a homeless shelter for men in Perth. The State Government announced its partnership with St Vincent de Paul Society to build and run the ‘Acute Homeless Night Shelter’ for $5.4 million. Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney said the State Government will provide $4 million […]
9 August, 2011
Four intersections will receive safety upgrades if a City of Perth funding application is acknowledged. Totalling a cost of $685100, these projects were applied for via the ‘Black Spot’ road safety program, which provides Local Government with funding from two streams from the State and Federal Governments. Funding is provided from the State Government program […]
1 August, 2011
The City of Perth has approved previously introduced green priorities provided for community based environmental services and programs. Council has allocated $60000 for the current financial year, with individual cash grants and sponsorships of up to $10000 available. Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said the council is committed to pursuing policies that contribute to an environmentally sustainable […]
25 July, 2011
The City of Perth will conduct a safety and lighting audit to identify areas where people may feel unsafe. The Office of Crime Prevention awarded the $20000 grant to the council to support initiatives from the SafeCity Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan. Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said the council is making significant changes […]
30 May, 2011
The 449 kilometre fibre backbone linking Perth to Geraldton, Western Australia, has been completed. The link forms part of the Gillard Government's $250 million Regional Backbone Blackspots Program, which aims to deliver 6,000 kilometres of fibre backbone across regional Australia. Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Conroy said the fibre […]
16 March, 2011
A City of Perth project that encouraged innovative solutions to planning issues was recognised by Planning Institute of Australia. Dubbed, 'What If – Ideas for the City of Perth’, the project won the Minister’s Award at the annual Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) National Awards for Planning Excellence held in Hobart. The ‘What If’ project […]
11 March, 2011
Perth Zoo has become the city’s largest solar site, with more than 300 solar panels installed across eight buildings and animal enclosures. The 90.9kW solar installation is part of the State Government's Perth Solar City program and the Federal Government’s $94 million Solar City initiative. The program was managed by Western Power and the solar panels were installed […]
8 March, 2011
Lord Mayor of Perth Lisa Scaffidi has launched an appeal to help victims of the Perth Hills bushfires. At least 68 homes in the Roleystone and Kelmscott were destroyed in the fires that started on Sunday. The number is expected to increase as assessment teams move through affected areas. Cr Scaffidi said she was shocked […]
8 February, 2011
The City of Perth has adopted a planning and design document to help guide its development over the next 20 years. The Urban Design Framework (UDF) covers a large range of issues that will influence the physical and social fabric of the city. Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said the City produced a planning […]
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