Public Notices

Road closures are in place due to rising river levels.

The iconic white-water race returns to Northam this year on August 14th and is set to be a thriller with hundreds of participants setting off on the Avon River’s high waters.

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Please be advised that the Bernard Park Carpark will be closed from midnight on Thursday, 12th August until midnight on Friday, 13th August 2021 for the Avon Descent.

Please be advised that there will be a number of road closures in place during the Avon Descent and Northam Bilya Festival.

The Northam CBD continues its transformation with the planned demolition of the former Child Care Centre in Bernard Park about to commence. This follows recent developments in the area including the streetscape works behind DOME, provision of caravan and RV parking in Bernard Park, development of parklet alfresco dining in the main street, the development of the Village Green, murals and streetscaping in Gordon Place and on the Northam Flour Mill. As well as the development of Bilya Koort Boodja and associated streetscaping, enhancement of the Swan enclosure in Bernard Park, the development of the Bernard Park Water playground and the recently developed park in Wellington Street on the former St John Ambulance Site.

A Special Meeting of Council has been convened by the Shire President which will take place in the Southern Brook Hall located at 1715 Southern Brook Road, Southern Brook.

The July Forum and Ordinary Council meetings will be held at the Southern Brook Hall.

Rehabilitation of Wellington Street

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise of works on Lyon Street, Markey Street and Springfield Roads Northam.

Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997, of the proposed closure of Cowan Street, Spencers Brook.

Two of the most interesting buildings that bookend Fitzgerald Street have been awarded at the Australian Institute of Architects 2021 WA Architecture Awards.

The Shire of Northam require four properties to go to auction for non-payment of rates. We are seeking expressions of interest from real-estate agents to conduct the auction

The Shire of Northam intends to dispose of 65A Kingia Road Wundowie.

Financial assistance will be given to the Shire of Northam following severe flash flooding in the region in March. This is being provided through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding and will assist with clean-up operations from fallen trees and restore damaged road infrastructure

A Community Grants Assessment Committee Meeting has been convened by the Shire President.

The Shire of Northam advises that the un-restricted burning period will commence on Monday 19th April 2021. The Shire would like to remind residents that despite the greenness of the vegetation in some areas, there is still a risk of your fire escaping and becoming a danger to our community. Read More..

A Community Grants Assessment Committee Meeting has been convened by the Shire President which will take place in the Council Chambers at 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam.

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise that works within the Bernard Park main carpark (Minson Avenue) will commence on the 13 April 2021. The completed project will see the facilitation of dedicated recreation vehicle parking spaces for day use purposes. During this time the carpark will not be accessible to vehicles. Additionally, Minson Avenue, adjacent to Bernard Park will be partially closed from 21 April 2021 for a short period to allow for the construction of a informal pedestrian passageway The Shire of Northam apologises for any inconvenience cause during this time and appreciates your cooperation with this project.

Please be advised that the Bernard Park Carpark will be closed from midnight on Friday, 9th April until midnight on Sunday, 11th April 2021 for the Northam Motor Sport Festival.

The Shire of Northam would like to advise that the Northam Visitor Centre will be trialing new opening hours. From 01 April 2021 the Visitor Centre will be OPEN: 10am-3pm Thursday - Monday and closed to the public Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Outside of these hours visitors will be directed to Bilya Koort Boodja.

The Northam Motor Sport Festival is a two-day spectacle that will bring the streets of Northam alive, with a weekend of unique historic motor sport themed experiences.

Public Notification ROAD CLOSURE – NORTHAM MOTOR SPORT FESTIVAL Please be advised that the following road closures will be in place during the Northam Motor Sport Festival

The Shire of Northam advises that due to a significant rainfall event, the following roads are impacted by water and have road closures in place; Suburban Rd - Partial Closure (Mudalla Rd Intersection only) Christmas Rd - Partial Closure (Great Eastern Hwy to Muluckine Rd) Gordon Place - Full Closure Please be aware that there is water over various roads throughout the townsite of Northam, please proceed with caution. Updated at 3.15pm 4 March 2021

National Ballooning Championships to be hosted in Northam Northam to be the location for prestigious hot air ballooning event. Following the successful delivery of the 2015 and 2017 National Ballooning Championships, the skies of Northam will again be filled with hot air balloons between 30 August and 04 September 2021, for the Australian National Championships.

Please be advised that Gordon Place Northam has a full road closure in place from; Thursday 4 March 2021 Until Further Notice Due to flood damage. There will be no access for traffic during this period. The Shire of Northam apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your cooperation in this matter. JASON WHITEAKER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 395 Fitzgerald Street PO Box 613 Northam WA 6401 P (08) 9622 6100 F (08) 9622 1910 E records@northam.wa.gov.au W www.northam.wa.gov.au

Please be advised that Spencers Brook Road, Northam located near 466 Spencers Brook Road (Quarry)will be reduced to a single lane from; 15th February 2021

Please be advised that Works near the Northam Youth Park (adjacent to Henry Street Oval) will commence from; 15th March 2021 The purpose of the works is for the installation of Public Toilets.