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The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley invites submissions in regard to its proposal to take out a $5m Short Term Loan facility with the Western Australian Treasury Corporation.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley would like to remind people to remain fire safe and to take measures to prevent the spread of fires. Property owners and occupiers must comply with the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Fire Break & Hazard Reduction Notice by 30 June 2023.

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The Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday 25 May 2023 in Fitzroy Crossing scheduled at 5.30pm, will now be held on: Thursday, 25 May 2023 at 1:00pm in Fitzroy Crossing at the Karrayili Adult Education Centre.

Further information regarding the New Parking Local Law 2022.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has received a development application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Property Address: Lot 2 (No.11) Clarendon Street, Derby Proposal: ‘Shortstay Accommodation’ development comprising eighteen (18) new transportable accommodation units and one (1) new transportable accommodation unit to be used as a ‘caretaker’s dwelling’, including all associated vehicle access, parking, landscaping and stormwater drainage infrastructure. Comments on the proposal are now invited and can be emailed to sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au or posted to the Shire’s Chief Executive Officer at PO Box 94 DERBY WA 6728 by no later than Friday 21 April 2023.

The Shire of Derby / West Kimberley welcomes support of the Federal and State Governments through the jointly funded Commonwealth - State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has resolved to adopt the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Parking Local Law 2022. The purpose of this local law is to enable the Shire to regulate the parking of vehicles within the district and provide for the management and operation of parking facilities under the Shire's care, control and management. The effect is that a person parking a vehicle within the parking region is to comply with the provisions of the local law.

Please join us in the Derby Council Chamber on Friday, 27 January 2023 at 2:30pm for a Special Meeting of Council. In accordance with Regulation 12(4) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is given that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, 27 January 2023 commencing at 2.30pm in the Derby Council Chamber - 30 Clarendon Street, Derby WA 6728. Purpose: For council to consider response, recovery and operational matter regarding AGRN1044 Ex - Tropical Cyclone Ellie and Associated Flooding December 2022.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has prepared the Draft Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Local Planning Scheme No. 9 (LPS No. 9) in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015. The Shire is providing notice of the Draft LPS No. 9 and invite public submissions (as per the Planning and Development Act 2005).

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is considering a ground lease proposal involving a portion of the land situated within the Fitzroy Crossing Airport (designated as "Area 1"). The Shire is providing notice of the proposal and inviting submissions (as per Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995). Submissions can be made by 4.30 pm, Friday 9 January 2023.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period from Wednesday 21 December 2022 to Monday 02 January 2023 (inclusive). Information regarding Shire services can be found on the attached item or below. Please enjoy the festive season, and we look forward to serving our customers again when the office reopens on Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Construction and use of a proposed new ‘educational establishment’ (i.e. school) on Lot 100 to accommodate up to 78 full-time students, plus up to 18 visiting ‘induction’ students, as well as 40 teaching, support, and facility management staff. Comments on the proposal are now invited and can be emailed to sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au or posted to the Shire's Chief Executive Officer at PO Box 94, Derby WA 6728 by no later than Friday 27 January 2023.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is considering a lease proposal involving two locations situated on the western end of the Derby Jetty (designated as "Areas 2 and 3"). The Shire is providing notice of the proposal and inviting submissions (as per Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995).

The Derby Youth Centre with generous funding from the Kimberley Development Commission are pleased to announce the opening of the new Youth Centre Kitchen. Come down for a fun afternoon on Thursday 8th December from 4:30 for the official opening.

Please refer to the posters below for more information about the upcoming verge collection in Derby.

Due to an incident at the Fitzroy Crossing Visitor’s Centre, a temporary closure has been established while the Shire undertakes corrective action.

Ordinary Council Meetings and Audit Committee Meeting dates for 2023.

Pursuant to section 5.55 of the Local Government Act 1995, local public notice is hereby given that the Shire of Derby / West Kimberley 2020/2021 Annual Report has been accepted by the Council and is available to access by the public at the Shire's website. For any inquiries, please contact Mr Jamie Bone, Senior Governance Officer at jamie.bone@sdwk.wa.gov.au or on (08) 9191 0999

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is auctioning the following plant: Item 1 – 2012 Ford Ranger Diesel Manual dual cab 4x4 with canopy – Registration number 1GLH-120; and Item 2 – 2013 JCB 3CX Classic PC Backhoe – VIN number JCB3CXAPC02110987. Pickles Online Auction: www.pickles.com.au Auction Dates: 17th to the 21st of November 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Derby West Kimberley has resolved, pursuant to Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997, to initiate the process required to permanently close a 2.378 hectare unconstructed portion of Holland Street, DERBY for amalgamation into all immediately adjoining lots. The Shire is providing notice of the proposal and inviting submissions.

The next Verge Collection in Fitzroy Crossing will take place on 14 November 2022. Waste collection may only be placed on the verge between the following dates: 6-13 November 2022.

The local government has received a development application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Property Address: Lot 529 (No.2) Wodehouse Street, Derby Proposal: The construction and use of proposed new telecommunications infrastructure on the abovementioned property to provide faster and more reliable voice and data services in the Derby townsite.

The Shire of Derby West/Kimberley is currently inviting stakeholders to have their say on the draft Derby Port Masterplan, which was endorsed by Council at its Meeting on 27 October 2022 for the purposes of stakeholder consultation.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is seeking expressions of interest from local businesses to lease a portion of land located at Elder Street Derby, PT Reserve 26818 Lot 639. Expressions of interest should be submitted by 9.00am on Monday 14 November 2022.

Please join us in the Derby Council Chamber on Thursday, 13 October 2022 at 4:30pm for a Special Meeting of Council. In accordance with Regulation 12(2) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is given that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, 13 October 2022 commencing at 4.30pm in the Derby Council Chamber - 30 Clarendon Street, Derby WA 6728. Purpose: For council to consider Local Government Reforms: Direct Election of the President, and Consequential Changes to the Council.

The Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday 25 August 2022 in Fitzroy Crossing scheduled at 5.30pm, will now be held on: Thursday, 25 August 2022 at 11:30am in Fitzroy Crossing at the Karrayili Adult Education Centre.

WEATHER WARNING: Severe Fire Danger Moderate to fresh and gusty east to southeast winds, combined with dry conditions, will result in elevated fire dangers across the Kimberley Inland for the rest of Tuesday, 23 August. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to: - Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. - Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. - Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au. No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Fast jet training operations will be conducted around RAAF Base Curtin over the period 22-25 August 2022 in support of Exercise Pitch Black 22. Up to 18 fighter aircraft from Australia and the United States will be flying out of RAAF Base Curtin including the F-35A Lightning II aircraft. Fast jets will be flying between 8am and 3pm daily and some aircraft will be returning to RAAF Base Tindal each evening. Aircraft will be training in airspace over the Shire of Derby West Kimberley as far East as Fitzroy Crossing and will be flying at high speeds and as low as 200 feet. People in the West Kimberley Area may hear the aircraft which can sound like distant thunder or a distinct thump sound. Residents are advised not to be alarmed if they hear the aircraft.