135 bomboras will be cast for installation at C. Y. O'Connor Beach this month.
Beach erosion trial a first for Australia
Like you, we love C.Y. O'Connor Beach. That's why we're acting on community feedback to find smart ways to reduce erosion that has consumed 50 metres of the beach in the past 20 years. In an Australian first, 135 concrete modules will be installed 100m offshore, opposite Rollinson Rd, this month. The bomboras will create a unique engineered fringing reef, in a trial designed to reduce wave energy reaching the shore.
The $565k project, in partnership with SubconTechnologies Pty Ltd and The University of Western Australia, was made possible with funding from the City and State Government, plus Federal Government funding to assist a three-year study.
How can we improve your quality of life in Cockburn?
The City of Cockburn is planning for the future and a growing population. We want to hear your views and ideas about how your local area and quality of life can be improved, which will be used to help prioritise the delivery of projects, activities and services to the community. Tell us by completing our survey Complete our online survey by COB Thursday 24 March 2022. Results will be published on the City’s website and in the PerthNow Cockburn newspaper.
New Frankland Park Recreation Centre on track for completion
Here it comes... the new $9.3m Frankland Park Recreation Centre in Hammond Park! Opening soon, this great new facility will help get our population moving with two new sporting ovals and modern facilities, while providing a modern, new space to hire out for events and community activities.
Attending over 30,000 jobs in 2021, CoSafe is a City-funded service that keeps our community safe. So how does CoSafe do this, and how can you help keep Cockburn safe?
If you see something, report it It’s a team effort between our community, CoSafe and WA Police. Our residents allow for more eyes on the street, so if you see something, report it:
Anti-social or suspicious behaviour
Vandalism
Excessive noise on your street.
In 2021 alone, CoSafe attended 1,450 calls about anti-social behaviour and nearly 1,200 for suspicious activities in Cockburn!
Register your home CCTV with WA Police In addition to our state-of-the-art control room linked to a growing CCTV network and alert monitoring software, we encourage you to register your home CCTV with WA Police. If a situation unfolds, your home footage could assist in resolving the incident. Together, we can help make Cockburn the best place to be. Call CoSafe 1300 267 233.
Major works & closure of Coogee Beach Jetty Major works will be starting at the iconic Coogee Beach Jetty on Monday 14 March 2022. They include:
A new beach access ramp for better beach accessibility
Maintenance and renewal work to the existing structure, which includes refurbishing the timber deck and repairing the paint coatings on the steelwork.
Works will run for approximately one month and the jetty is likely to be closed for most of this time.
Pump track and ninja-style course coming to Aubin Grove
Upgrades to Radiata Park have started! More than 100 Aubin Grove students and residents shared their vision for the park with the City last year. Using this feedback, Ecoscape Australia designed a standout space catered to younger kids, featuring a junior pump track, ninja warrior-style obstacle course, 3-on-3 basketball court and skate strip. There will also be plenty of shaded spots for adults to sit and watch the fun. Works are due for completion mid year.
Dogs on-leash area opening in North Coogee
As per our community’s wishes, from Monday 14 March a 600m section of beach in North Coogee will become a space for dogs on-leash. It includes the 200m shoreline of Chelydra Point Beach at Lot 2161 McTaggart Cove and 400m of the adjoining southern end of the C.Y. O’Connor Beach dog exercise area. To ensure the beach is enjoyed by all and on-leash requirements are adhered to, Council has approved additional funds to install extra Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in the area in the near future. In addition, our Rangers will be:
Undertaking proactive patrols during peak periods
Temporarily installing a variable message board sign trailer to advise of the on-leash requirements
Installing a highly visible and vandal-resistant delineation marker at the northern end of the on-leash area
Installing permanent signs at the southern end of the dog on-leash beach area.
Check out the new $6.7m centre in Treeby, which will be decked out with furniture, play equipment and interiors next month. We can't wait to see it completed!
There's a lot going on in Cockburn Join 9,000 others & have your say!
There’s so much happening in Cockburn, and we love working with our community to achieve the best outcome on important issues and projects. To get involved and have your say, register at comment.cockburn.wa.gov.au.
Register & have your say By registering, you will be the first to know about projects and issues that interest you including:
Traffic & transport
Dogs & cats
Parks & environment
Development in Cockburn, and much more!
Register today! Get involved and make a difference in your community.
Our residents are doing a fantastic job of reducing the amount of waste heading to landfill by making sure their waste is sorted into the right kerbside bin. Contamination of recycling bins costs the City and ratepayers money – not to mention the harmful impact on the environment. Our auditing program – which is running until April – aims to continue educating our residents on how to eliminate bin contamination so we can continue this positive trend. On bin day, our friendly auditors check the contents of your recycling bins and leave a 😊 or ☹ tag, and sometimes a few tips to get you back on track.
In a clear indication that we’re always looking for ways to be kinder to the planet, we have introduced a rebate for reusable sanitary and incontinence products which is proving very popular amongst our residents. To find out more and to take advantage of the rebate, click the button below.
Do you have an idea for a project that could enhance or protect the environment? We can help make it a reality through our Sustainability Grant program. Open until Thursday 31 March, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, schools, small businesses and collective households are eligible to receive up to $4,000 in funding. Your project must fit into one of the following themes:
Giving Back
Protecting our Future
Strong Communities
Water, Energy and Waste
TravelSmart
Healthy Lifestyles
Further, every year the City offers up to $1 million worth of grants, donations and sponsorships through the Cockburn Community Fund. It aims to help fund projects and services that benefit our community. Applications are open until 4pm Friday 25 March 2022 across several categories including cultural grants, youth art scholarships and more.
To find out about upcoming events and workshops in the City, including any COVID related changes, visit our events page on the website, refer to your Cockburn Community Events Guide delivered in the mail a few months ago or visit ourFacebook page.
