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A DAP application to develop a mixed use multiple dwelling development at Lots 7020 & 7018 (No.50) Welcome Road, Karratha has been submitted. Details of the application can be viewed here. 

Submissions are welcome and should be made in writing to the City of Karratha, PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 or via email to submissions@karratha.wa.gov.au on or before 4:30pm (AWST), Wednesday, 6 July 2022.

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday, 20 June 2022 at the City of Karratha Council Chambers, Welcome Road, Karratha commencing at 4.30pm.

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the following business:

- Review CEO Position Description

A DAP application to develop a Residential Building at Lot 1701 (No.2) & Lots 4543 & 4563 (No. 6) Bond Place, Pegs Creek has been submitted. Details of the application can be viewed here. 

Submissions are welcome and should be made in writing to the City of Karratha, PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 or via email to submissions@karratha.wa.gov.au on or before 4:30pm (AWST), Thursday, 30 June 2022.

As part of reviewing the Gnoorea (40 Mile) FMP, the City of Karratha is holding an information session to go through the current version of the FMP, and to provide an opportunity for questions and comments to inform the updated version of the FMP.

The Information Session will be held at the Tambrey Pavilion on Thursday 9th June, 4.30 – 6.30pm.

The current version of the FMP is available online at here City of Karratha Foreshore Management Plans
Formal submissions on the FMP review can be made in writing via email to submissions@karratha.wa.gov.au or by post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714. The City has requested submissions before 4:30pm Friday 10 June 2022 but will accept late submissions if you let the City know you need more time by that date.

Chris Adams
Chief Executive Officer

The City of Karratha is undertaking a review of the Gnoorea (40 Mile) Foreshore Management Plan (FMP). The review will update the 2014 Council adopted version of the FMP to reflect current plans and considerations. Many recommendations of the current version of the FMP have been implemented. As well as continuing to preserve environmental, cultural and social values, there is a new set of issues to consider in terms of potential impacts, tenure and management arrangements going forward.

The City invites the community and interested stakeholders to review the current version of the FMP. The City welcomes comments and suggestions on updates and improvements that can be considered as part of the review process. The draft version of the FMP is available online at https://karratha.wa.gov.au/foreshore-management-plans

Please contact the City’s Ranger Coordinator, Robin Davies, on 9186 8555 if you have any questions. Submissions on the FMP review should be made in writing via email to submissions@karratha.wa.gov.au or by post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714 on or before 4:30pm Friday 10 June 2022.

Chris Adams
Chief Executive Officer

The City of Karratha Council at its 26 April 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting, resolved to advertise the following proposed differential and minimum rates for the 2022/23 Financial Year.

The figures shown above may change as part of Council’s deliberations after consideration of any submissions received

Electors and Ratepayers are invited to make written submissions on the proposed differential and minimum rates for Council’s consideration. Submissions can be lodged in writing addressed to the Finance Team, City of Karratha, PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 or via email to: enquiries@karratha.wa.gov.au

Submissions received after Monday, 23 May 2022 will not be considered.

A copy of the statement of Objects and Reasons for the proposed differential rates can be obtained here.

The Rating Policy Differential Rates (s.6.33) March 2016 can be viewed on the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries website:

www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/rating-policy-differential-rates

Further information can be obtained by contacting the City’s Finance Team on (08) 9186 8567.

Chris Adams

Chief Executive Officer

Monday, 23 May 2022

In accordance with Regulation 20 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the City provides notification that it is preparing a new Local Planning Scheme No. 9 (LPS9).

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 13 December 2021, Council made the following resolution (Res No: 154917):

That Council by SIMPLE Majority pursuant to Section 72 (1) of the Planning and Development Act 2005 and Regulation 19 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, RESOLVES to PREPARE Local Planning Scheme No. 9 to apply to the municipality of the City of Karratha.
Chris Adams
Chief Executive Officer

The City proposes to sell the following lots that form part of the Hancock Way subdivision located on Lot 651 Bayview Road, Bulgarra 

The market value of Lot 651 Bayview Road, Bulgarra as assessed on 12 August 2021 was $1.3M.

The City is seeking tenders from a suitably qualified and competent consultant(s) to provide detailed condition and inventory audits in addition to geospatial surveys and valuations on the following infrastructure within the City of Karratha.

a. Sealed road network - including airside infrastructure, roadside infrastructure, street signs and carparks.
b. Unsealed road network.
c. Pathway & Kerb network.
d. Bridges including footbridges.
e. Stormwater drainage network – including culverts.
f. Lighting network including aerodrome facility lighting on Runways, Taxiways, Carparks, and pathways.
g. Parks, Gardens & Open Space – including furniture, irrigation and hard landscaping.
h. Land & Buildings.
i. Playgrounds & Play Equipment & Open Space Furniture
j. Water Treatment Facilities, Water Treatment Systems and Storage Structures.

A copy of the tender documents must be obtained by registering your details via the City’s Tenderlink website: www.tenderlink.com/karratha. Tenders can only be lodged electronically via the City’s Tenderlink website: www.tenderlink.com/karratha. The deadline for tenders to be submitted is 2pm (AWST) Wednesday, 2 February 2022. Please direct any enquiries to James Saunders on (08) 9186 8066 or james.saunders@karratha.wa.gov.au. Canvassing of Elected Members may disqualify.

Chris Adams
Chief Executive Officer

Public notice is hereby given of the City of Karratha Council Meeting Dates for 2022 which were adopted by Council at its meeting on 22 November 2021. All meetings will be held in Council Chambers, Welcome Road, Karratha commencing at 6pm and are open to the public.

The City of Karratha propose to lease The Pam Buchanan Café situated at Lot 402 - 51 Gardugarli Drive Baynton West.

The market rental value was assessed at $400 ex. GST per square metre on 20th November 2021. The City is seeking a rate of 10% of the Lessee’s gross income payable quarterly in arrears plus GST, plus outgoings to attract a suitable tenant that aligns with the intent of ‘community purpose’.

Members of the public are invited to make submissions in relation to the Expression of Interest. To obtain a copy of the tender brief, or for further enquiries, please contact Anita McDonald on 9186 8080 or anita.mcdonald@karratha.wa.gov.au Submissions should be made to the Leasing Officer leasing@karratha.wa.gov.au or City of Karratha, PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 by 2.00pm Friday 7th January 2022.

Chris Adams Chief
Executive Officer

The City of Karratha proposes to lease Tenancy Office 6, being situated at the Karratha Leisureplex, Crown Reserve 50903, Lot 556 (2) Broadhurst Rd, Stovehill.

The market rental value of the disposition was assessed at $500 per square metre ex. GST on 31st August 2021 for the 45m 2 office. The City is seeking a rate of $300 ex GST per square meter (inclusive of power & water) to attract a suitable tenant that aligns with the intent of ‘community purpose’.

Members of the public are invited to make submissions in relation to the Expression of Interest. To obtain a copy or for further enquiries, please contact Amy Strange on 9186 8556 or amy.strange@karratha.wa.gov.au

Submissions should be made to the Leasing Officer leasing@karratha.wa.gov.au or City of Karratha, PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 by 2.00pm Friday 16 October 2021.

Chris Adams

Chief Executive Officer

The City of Karratha intends to impose the following fees and charges not imposed as part of its budget:

Processed Organics from the 7 Mile Waste Facility:
-    Mulch - $155 per tonne (excl. GST)
 -   Soil Conditioner - $200 per tonne (excl. GST)
The reason for imposing the fees and charges follows the Facility Licence Amendment approval to process organics into mulch and soil conditioner.
The products will be available for sale to local commercial businesses and regional local governments, and not for sale to the general public.
It is proposed that these fees and charges will apply on and from 1 October 2021.
Chris Adams
Chief Executive Officer 

Notice is hereby given that the City of Karratha proposes to enter into a major land transaction involving investing City resources into the acquisition of Lot 7020 and Part Lot 7018 Welcome Road, Karratha and the development of residential apartments and commercial/civic space on the land.

A copy of the City’s Business Plan prepared under Section 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995 is available for inspection online here or during opening hours at the City of Karratha Administration Office and at the City’s libraries located in Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne and Wickham.

The City of Karratha proposes to lease part of Dampier Town Lot 373 known as Dampier Community Hub to Montessori Early Learning and Care Centre for a term of five (5) years plus one (1) option of five (5) year from 1 July 2021 for the consideration of approximately $22,000.00 per annum ex GST plus outgoings.

The market value of the disposition was assessed at $59,250.00 per annum ex GST on 10 February 2021. Members of the public are invited to make submissions in relation to the proposal. Submissions should be made to the Leasing Team, City of Karratha, PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 by 4pm on 8 July 2021 or leasing@karratha.wa.gov.au.

The City of Karratha intends to impose the following fees and charges not imposed as part of its budget: Indoor Play Centre – Special Program per session (up to max, per session) - $40 inc GST. The reason for imposing these fees and charges is for the operation and management of the Indoor Play Centre. These fees and charges apply from 15 December 2020.

The City of Karratha intends to impose the following fees and charges not imposed as part of its budget:

1. Airport – Rental car meeting and greeting rights – 8.5% of airport turnover per annum – As calculated
2. Airport – Environmental Clean – Cost plus 12.5%
3. Airport – Airport parker card issuance - $20.00 

The reason for imposing these fees and charges is allow for:

1. New – Allow for COVID-19 cleaning requirements
2. New - Omitted from 20/21 Fees and Charges in error
3. Amended – Updated to a simplified structure, removed obsolete value.

It is proposed that these fees and charges will apply on and from 1 January 2021.

Chris Adams, Chief Executive Officer 

Public Notice - Council Meetings Dates for 2021

Dampier Ward Extraodinary Election.
Enrolment forms can be obtained from local government and must be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer by 5.00 pm on Thursday, 7 January 2021. Further information can be obtained from the City of Karratha.

The City of Karratha is reviewing its 10 year Strategic Community Plan that sets out the vision, goals, outcomes and responses for the City for the period 2020-2030. Submissions are sought from community members regarding the drafted proposals prior to consideration by Council. An excerpt of the draft 2020-2030 Strategic Community Plan can be accessed here.

Public Notice: 2018-19 Annual Report

Notice is given that the 2018/19 Annual Report is available here.

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Public Notice: Proposed Differential Rates

Notice is given in accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 of the City of Karratha's Proposed Differential Rates for the 2020/2021 financial year.

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Public Notice: Intention to Borrow

Notice is given in accordance with Section 6.20 (2) of the Local Government Act 1995 of the City of Karratha’s intention to exercise the power to borrow money.

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Public Notice: Roebourne Services and Facilities Strategy (1.23MB)

The Roebourne Services and Facilities Strategy is a City of Karratha and WA Department of Communities project. Keough Bay Consulting was contracted in February 2019 to identify community need, assess community facilities and determine future community facility and service requirement for Roebourne.

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2020 Council Meeting Dates (322KB)

Council meeting dates for 2020 were adopted by Council at its meeting on 19 November, 2019.

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Public Notice: Youth Strategy 2019-2024 (1.59MB)

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Public Notice: Footpath Lighting Strategy (2.12MB)

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Public Notice: Pilbara Freight Study (4.8MB)

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Public Notice: Disposal of Property (80KB)

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Public Notice: Imposition of Fees and Charges (16KB)

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Public Notice: 10-year Footpath Strategy 2018-2028 (2.62MB)

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