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Economic growth is our major priority. Find information about residential, commercial and Shire development including town planning, building services, environmental health, economic and business information and support.
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The Shire of Northam is a vibrant growing community that is safe, caring and inclusive. Find information for new residents, community services and programs including youth, seniors and access and inclusion.
Events Calendar | Ballooning in Northam | Visit Bilya Koort Boodja
Located in the heart of the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, white swans, and much, much more.
The Shire of Northam is currently in a RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD. Burn Permit Applications from outside of the agriculture sector are now being accepted. For more information and to apply for a permit, click HERE.
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend! and join us for two days of FREE motorsport excitement in Northam!
27th April: Mount Ommanney Hill Climb
28th April: Northam Flying 50
Click HERE to find out more
For engineering design and construction compliance of subdivision developments within the Shire of Northam, developers should refer to the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia WA (IPWEA) Local Government (Engineering) Guidelines (Edition 2.2) which is the minimum standard in cases where the WAPC is asked to clear subdivision engineering conditions under S145 of the Planning & Development Act.
The guidelines is available upon subscription from the IPWEAs website at: http://www.ipwea.asn.au/
In addition to the minimum IPWEA requirements the Shire of Northam has adopted minimum standards which have been endorsed by Council to serve as an annexure to the IPWEA Guidelines. A copy of these can be obtained on the following link.
ES-SPEC-01 - Engineering Requirements for Subdivisions