Public Notices

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.

Please be advised that the Shire of Northam is currently experiencing service outages. The Shire of Northam phone lines for all sites are currently unavailable with some facilities also experiencing loss of internet. The Shire of Northam has reported the matter to the relevant service providers. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

The Shire of Northam gives notice of its intention to dispose of Lot 200 Minson Ave, Northam private treaty in accordance with section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995.

The Shire of Northam intends to transfer the lease for hangar site 33 at Northam Airport, 105 Withers Street Northam to Mr Peter David Clements.

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

Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 27th January 2021 resolved to adopt in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No. 6, amended local planning policies:

The Shire of Northam would like to advise that works will be commencing at 108 Wellington Street Northam (former St John Ambulance site) for POS development works, from Tuesday 2 February 2021. The site will be fenced off for the duration, any works within road reserve will be done under traffic management. The Shire of Northam apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your cooperation in this matter.

Please be aware that on Friday 22 January 2021 an email was sent out that appeared to be from a Shire of Northam email account. The email was phishing/scam, however it appeared to be from a Shire email address. It was NOT from the Shire and originated from an external source. Please delete the offending email and be assured no data or information has been breached.

Please be advised that Oliver Street Northam, from Byfield Street to Peel Tce will be reduced to single lane commencing; Monday 25 January 2021 – Friday 26 February 2021

Notice is hereby given for the Shire of Northam 2019-2020 Annual Report and details of the Annual Meeting of Electors.

A Special Meeting of Council has been convened by the Shire President which will take place at the Northam Recreation Centre, 44 Peel Terrace, Northam.

Wellington Street, Northam between Gordon Street and Grey Street will be reduced to single lane to facilitate road resurfacing works.

At the Ordinary Council meeting held on 16 December 2020 Council endorsed the dates for its 2021 Council meetings.

Clarke Street will be closed on 15th December 2020 from 8:00am to 3:00pm for emergency repairs.

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

Please be advised that Fitzgerald Street Northam, from Gordon Street to Grey Street will be closed 11th December 2020