Cockburn eNews 2020  |  View this in your browser
What’s happening in my suburb in 2020-21?

There’s so much happening in our suburbs this financial year. Using feedback from our community via online surveys, listening posts and other forums, we will be delivering a whole range of facilities and infrastructure to the suburbs this year:
  • New and improved playgrounds
  • BMX parks, skate facilities & basketball courts
  • More BBQs, shade sails & toilets
  • More CCTV & security lighting
  • New community centres and so much more…
And that’s not to mention the Port Coogee Marina expansion or the ongoing construction of the new Aboriginal Cultural & Visitors Centre!
What's happening?
Your annual rate notice

Due to COVID-19 and its effect on the City’s budget, your 2020-21 annual rate notice will be sent out a month later in mid-August.

SmartRates - a more manageable way to pay
  • Smaller, more regular and manageable payments
  • Weekly or fortnightly payments
  • Never forget due dates with continuous direct debit.
Don't forget to sign up to eRates as well - less paper, less clutter, and no more lost rate notices and trailer passes!
Sign up - SmartRates
How to use the new Smart Freeway – Kwinana Northbound

Perth’s first Smart Freeway, northbound from Farrington Road through to the Narrows Bridge, is opening in August. Find out what’s changed to this section of the freeway, how the technology works and how to use the new Smart Freeway.
Find out more
The new CoSafe - making a difference

With more power to make a difference, the new CoSafe has been kicking goals in our community! We recently seized six dirt bikes which are not only dangerous on and off the roads, but they destroy the habitats of our native wildlife and the surrounding environment.
Find things quicker on our website

If you've been on our website in the last few days, you may have noticed how easy it is to find things. Our site contains everything a resident needs to know including:
  • Events 
  • Roadworks
  • Jobs available including volunteer positions
  • Venues to hire around town
  • Customised maps of your suburb & street
  • The many FREE or subsidised services for your family, & more.
Take a look
Converting food waste to biofertiliser and electricity 

The City is starting a three month commercial food waste trial, thanks to a State Government Community and Industry Engagement (CIE) grant.

Food waste from 20 local participating businesses will be sent to Richgro’s anaerobic digestion plant in Jandakot. It will generate high-quality biofertiliser and electricity (via methane capture) to go back into the electricity grid instead of landfill where it can cause harmful greenhouse gas.

The trial will help the City determine the benefits of a commercial food waste collection service to reduce costs and improve resource recovery levels. Results of the trial will be analysed and reported to Council. A decision will be made on future implementation if benefits of the trial can be proven.
More information
Duplication of Hammond Road, Success 

The section of Hammond Road between Branch Circus and Bertram Road in Success is being upgraded. Stage 1 of the upgrade has commenced and includes the relocation of underground services. Stage 2 is scheduled for mid-2021 to 2023 and involves upgrading Hammond Road to two lanes each way and installing new roundabouts at three key intersections. 
 
What changes can I expect during the upgrades?
Traffic barriers, a reduced speed limit and lane closures, potential vegetation removal from road reserves and some noise, vibration or dust.
Find out more
Managing cats & dogs in Cockburn
 
The City has prepared a draft Animal Management & Exercise Plan 2020-2025 that details how we propose to manage cats and dogs in shared spaces over the next five years. The plan will help to:
  • Encourage responsible dog and cat ownership
  • Provide sufficient and safe spaces for pets, people and wildlife
  • Manage feral cats and their impacts
  •  Embrace Smart City, digital technology to manage dog and cat issues.
What does the plan propose?
The draft plan proposes more dog off-leash spaces, enclosed dog parks, wandering cat (domestic and feral) measures, resources and subsidies for owners, and more. Have your say by 26 August.
Have your say
Be the voice for seniors in Cockburn

The City's Age-Friendly Reference Group is looking for new members to represent seniors in our community. As a member you will voice their concerns, provide advice and exchange information with the City of Cockburn.

What have we achieved already?
  • Seniors parking at Cockburn Gateway Shopping City
  • Seating (park benches) around Cockburn
  • Supported the implementation of the City of Cockburn Age-Friendly Strategy, & more.
To apply you need to be a Cockburn resident, a senior, carer or advocate of seniors, or a person who works in the seniors field in a voluntary or paid role in Cockburn. Call the Cockburn Seniors Centre on 08 9411 3870 or email csc@cockburn.wa.gov.au.
Find out more
The future of volunteering in Cockburn

The Department of Communities are seeking feedback on the services on offer at that the Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre. Feedback will be used to shape the future development of volunteering services. To assist, complete the short survey by 5pm, 31 August. 
Take the survey
Wellness boxes & meals for those in need

The Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club was successful in receiving the City's COVID-19 Response Grant earlier this year. With the grant, the club have partnered with Friends of the Community to deliver ready-made meals and boxes of fruit and vegetables to the aged, people with disability, those who are disadvantaged and those with special needs. For more information or to place and order, click the button below.
Place your order
Sign-up - disability access & inclusion eNews

Sign-up to our new access and inclusion eNews! Find out what the City is doing to assist those living with disability in our community and see how you can get involved.
 
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Job skills workshop for migrants

Do you know anyone whose first language is not English? Let them know about our free workshop which will help them to decide on the type of work they may enjoy, and how to write covering letters and resumes that make an impact. Tuesday 25 August, 1.30-3.30pm at Spearwood Library.
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Driving mentors needed!

The Cockburn RYDE program provides young people with the opportunity to complete their required 50 hours of supervised driving. We are looking for volunteers and driving mentors to be part of this rewarding experience. If you are interested contact Steve at the Cockburn Youth Centre on 08 9411 3888 or email satherton@cockburn.wa.gov.au.
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