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PO Box 94
Derby WA 6728


Phone: (08) 9191 0999
Fax: (08) 9191 0998


sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au


Executive Manager, Technical & Development Services (EMTDS)

John Pearson

Kevin Pettingill


Kevin commenced duties in the position of Executive Manager, Technical Services in May 2001. Prior to this Kevin had worked for the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley on a contract basis. A restructure of the organisation in 2003 saw Kevin accept the position as Executive Manager, Technical & Development Services.


Kevin's experience in Local Government and knowledge of engineering principles has seen him directly involved in the reconstruction of the Derby Airstrip, the Derby Wharf Enhancement Project, the strategy development for reintroduction of direct jet services between Derby and Perth and the street lighting/scaping programme in Fitzroy Crossing.


He is available by appointment should you wish to discuss anything regarding the services involving Technical and Development Services within the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley.


Please call (08) 9191 0999 or click here should you wish to book an appointment to speak to Kevin.


Technical Services Reponsiblities

  • Roads construction, improvement programmes and design
  • Waste Management Services
  • Footpaths/cycleways design
  • Street lighting improvements
  • Vehicle Crossover Applications
  • Works in road reserves approvals
  • Roadwise Committee
  • Drainage planning and design
  • Events on roads and temporary road closures approvals
  • Fleet Management
  • Emergency services response planning
  • Airport Services (Derby, Fitzroy Crossing & Curtin Domestic)
  • Derby Wharf

Maintenance Based Work

  • Road maintenance (pot holes, signs etc)
  • Drainage maintenance
  • Footpath/cycleways maintenance
  • Parks/reserves maintenance
  • Road verge maintenance
  • Request for private works

Development Services Responsibilities

  • Building Maintenance and Improvements
  • Subdivisional development construction requirements
  • Parks and Reserves Planning and Management
  • Fire prevention and planning
  • Fire and Emergency Services (Emergency Service Levy management)
  • State Emergency Services
  • Chief Bush Fire Control Officer
  • Emergency risk management planning
  • Statutory Planning
  • Townscape Planning
  • Indigenous Community Layout Plans
  • Building
  • Environmental Health
  • Ranger Services
  • Indigenous Land Use Agreements
  • Native Title

Management Structure

Chief Executive Officer
Executive Manager Corporate Services
Corporate Services
Executive Manager Community Development
Community Development
Executive Manager Technical & Development Services
Technical & Development Services
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