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The Shire of Northam is currently in a PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD as of 18th November 2023. All burning is strictly not allowed and all signs of smoke/fire should be reported to 000 immediately. For more information please click HERE.
Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019 at 4:16:14 PM
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.
This draft local planning policy has been developed to establish guidelines for the placement of Container Deposit Infrastructure within the Shire of Northam in conjunction with the WA State Government’s implementation of a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
A copy of the draft policy can be viewed below.
Comments in relation to this Policy will be accepted by the Shire of Northam, in writing, until close of business on 4pm Friday 4th October 2019.
Any further information can be obtained by contacting Shire’s Planning Department on 9622 6100.
Local Planning Policy No. 26 – Container Deposit Infrastructure