Welcome to the Shire of Northam

Shire of Northam Executive Management Team

About Shire of Northam

The Shire of Northam Administration Centre is located in the town of Northam, located 96km from Perth. Please contact our friendly staff for further information, by telephone on (08) 9622 6100, e-mail records@northam.wa.gov.au or visit the Council Offices at 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam.

Just moved to the Shire of Northam? Head over to our 'New to Northam' page for more information on the many services and activities available, which may be of interest to you and your family.

Regional Capitals Alliance Western Australia

The Shire of Northam is a proud member of Regional Capitals Alliance Western Australia (RCAWA). RCAWA members are home to over 250,000 people – half the population of regional WA.

Combining strong economies and relaxed lifestyles, our regional centres are growth leaders for our state, building outcomes that benefit not just our immediate communities, but also provide growth to the whole of regional Western Australia. For more information head to: https://www.waregionalcapitals.com.au/

Notifications

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Please be informed that the Shire of Northam will be holding a Special Council Meeting to consider motorised mobility device access at the Northam Library and the hockey artificial turf tender.

Details of this meeting are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Shire of Northam Council Chambers, 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam

Purpose:

To consider motorised mobility device access at the Northam Library; and
To consider the hockey artificial turf tender.

The meeting is open to the public.

JASON WHITEAKER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PROHIBITED BURNING

Please be advised that the Prohibited season has been extended until the 17th March 2019 with a possible further extension of another 14 days till 31st March 2019.

PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE – IRISHTOWN ROAD WORKS

Please be advised that partial road closures will be in place from Monday 11^th February 2019 for a period of 2 weeks during the hours of 6:30am and 4:30pm weekdays to for clearing works to take place.

Speed restrictions and lane closures will be in place and some traffic delays may be incurred. Please observe traffic management in the area at all times. A map detailing location is available here.

The Shire of Northam apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your cooperation in this matter.

ROAD CLOSURE – FITZGERALD STREET WORKS

Please be advised that Fitzgerald Street will be partially closed from 18^th February 2019 for a period of 3 weeks to facilitate the realignment of Fitzgerald Street.

Traffic will be 1 lane only in a Northbound direction. Pedestrian will still be accessable on both sides. There will be limited access for traffic during this period.

Please observe traffic management in the area.

A map detailing the road closure is available here.

The Shire of Northam apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your cooperation in this matter.

COURTS CLOSED - WUNDOWIE

The Wundowie basketball/netball courts are undergoing much needed resurfacing work. Unfortunately this requires the courts to be closed for an extended period of time whilst the work is completed and then it is necessary to allow for curing time before they can be reopened. It is anticipated that the improved courts will be ready for play again by mid March 2019.

The Shire of Northam apologises for any inconvenience.

PROHIBITED BURNING

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise all residents that pursuant to S17 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, as of December 1st 2018 we will enter the "Prohibited Burning Period". No burning is permitted within the Shire of Northam during this period. Please report all signs of fire to 000.

To find out more information please click the link below or contact our Community Emergency Services Manager on 0458 08 08 18

https://www.northam.wa.gov.au/council-business/emergency-management/burning-times-and-fire-bans.aspx

ROAD RESURFACING WORKS PROGRAM

The Shire of Northam would like to inform you of upcoming road works in the following areas:

Spencers Brook Road, Muresk

Spencers Brook Road, Clackline - In Progress

East Street, Northam - In Progress

Byfield Street, Northam

Gregory Street, Northam - Completed

Wellington Street, Northam

Glass Avenue, Northam

Charles Street, Northam

Balga Tce, Wundowie - In Progress

Jennapulin Road, Southern Brook - In Progress

Coates Road, Wundowie

Mervyn Street, Northam - Completed

Cody Street, Northam - Completed

Foreman Street, Northam - Completed

Cook Street, Northam - Completed

Fitzgerald Street, Northam - In Progress

Gordon Street, Northam

Selby Street, Northam

Mudalla Way, Northam

Irishtown Road, Northam - In Progress

Access will be limited during this time. Please observe Traffic Management on site. Apologies for any inconvenience.

After Hours Emergency Contact

For Emergency events like fallen trees on roads and across driveways, call Engineering Works on 0419 910 319.

For emergencies involving animals, including stock posing threats on local government roads, call Ranger Services on 9622 7267.

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News / Events

Friday, October 19 2018 Proposed Avon Logistics Hub moves step closer to reality The Shire of Northam (Council) has agreed to terms for the sale of Lot 881 Yilgarn Avenue to Procon Developments PTY LTD for the development of a significant regional freight and logistics hub in the Shire of Northam. Read More...
Tuesday, October 16 2018 Local Governments Awarded for Contribution to Road Safety The City of Stirling, Shire of Northam and Shire of Northampton were presented with a Local Government Road Safety Award today during the 2018 WA Transport and Roads Forum held at the Crown Perth. Read More...
Saturday, October 06 2018 Tidy Towns 2018 The Shire of Northam’s Bilya Koort Boodja (BKB) Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge, was selected as a finalist in the Heritage and Culture Category of the Tidy Towns Awards. Read More...