Public Notices

Road Closure - Christmas on Fitzgerald

Please be advised that at the Ordinary Council meeting held on 20 November 2019 Council endorsed the dates for its 2020 Council meetings.

The Shire of Northam advises that some services will be closed over the Christmas period.

Public notice of the intention to periodically close Gordon Place, Northam for a period of 12 months.

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise that in consultation with the Volunteer Bush Fire Control Officers, The PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD will be brought forward by one (1) week and will start on the 25th Nov 2019.

The Chief Executive Officer for the Shire of Northam hereby declares a ban on the use or operation of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery from 0900hrs Saturday 09 Nov 2019 until 1700hrs Saturday 09 Nov 2019 for the whole of the Shire of Northam.

The Shire of Northam has imposed a prohibition of lighting or sustaining a flame in the open air from midnight on Thursday, 7th November 2019 until midnight Sunday, 10th November 2019.

At the Ordinary Council meeting 16 October 2019 the Shire of Northam adopted the following local laws pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 Cat Local Law 2019 Fencing Local Law 2019 Parking Local Law 2019

The Shire of Northam would like to advise that hazard reduction burning will be taking place within the Northam Town site over the coming weeks as the local Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service and the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades prepare the community for the upcoming bush fire season.

Please be advised that Gordon Place will be closed to allow for pedestrian access.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 16 October 2019, Council resolved to change the meeting location of the Council Forum and Ordinary Council meeting scheduled on 13th and 20th November 2019.

A Special Meeting of Council has been convened by the Shire President on 21 October 2019 which will take place in the Shire of Northam Council Chambers, 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 18 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, as amended, the Shire of Northam RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD commences 1 October 2019, until midnight on 30 November 2019.

The Shire of Northam is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 19 October 2019 to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillors.

The Shire of Northam intends to lease out properties to a charitable or community organisation for cropping and grazing purposes. Submission may be made in relation to the proposal.

Notice is hereby given for public information that the Shire of Northam, at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 21st August 2019, resolved to advertise the draft Local Planning Policy No. 26 – Container Deposit Infrastructure, for public comment in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No 6.

The Shire of Northam would like to advise that Bridge #0616 on Clydesdale Road, Grass Valley has had the weight rating lowered until such time as a structural assessment and maintenance can be undertaken.

Please be advised that Gordon Place will be closed on the following dates and times to allow for pedestrian access to Gordon Place

Northam has been successful in its bid to host the 5th Women’s World Ballooning Championships in 2021.

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