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Fremantle Town Hall back in its original 1887 skin Events and programs liftout What’s happening in your suburb

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Handy City numbersHave a query and not sure who to call? Here’s a list of our most commonly requested contact numbers:

Customer service 08 9432 9999Fremantle City Library 08 9432 9766Fremantle Leisure Centre 08 9432 9999Parking after hours 08 9432 9860Community safety & rangers 1300 360 666Fremantle Visitor Centre 08 9431 7878

Keep in touch with your City

Emergency servicesFire & emergency 000Western Power 13 13 51Water Corporation 13 13 75Police (non-emergency) 13 14 44

Receive your rates onlineDo your part for the environment and make your life easier by registering to receive your future rates notices electronically- either by email or BPAY View.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/erates

To report graffiticontact the City on 08 9432 9999 or graffiti@fremantle.wa.gov.au

June 2017Fremantle Heritage FestivalFriday 26 May – Monday 5 June

Planning committee meetingWednesday 7 June

Strategy and project development committee meeting Monday 12 June

Finance, policy, operations and legislation committee meeting Wednesday 14 June

Hilton precinct meeting Tuesday 20 June

Ordinary council meeting Wednesday 28 June

July 2017Planning committee meetingWednesday 5 July

Hidden Treasures Winter Music SeriesThursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 July

Strategy and project development committee meeting Monday 10 July

Finance, policy, operations and legislation committee meeting Wednesday 12 July

Ordinary council meetingWednesday 26 July

August 2017Hilton precinct meeting Tuesday 15 August

Check the City’s website for upcoming committee and council meeting dates.

For more important dates and events, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au

Find more helpful contact information on the back of this newsletter.

Dates for your diary

Bulk waste bins available at the operations centre Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 July Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 September

Green waste collection Area A – from Monday 4 September Area B – from Monday 11 September

Junk and whitegoods collection Area A – from Monday 6 November Area B – from Monday 20 November

Waste dates

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Welcome to the winter edition of Pulse.As we head into the cooler months and the end of the financial year, the City celebrates the completion of one historically significant project in the centre of Fremantle and the beginning of another.

The $3.1m restoration of the 130-year-old Fremantle Town Hall is a key heritage project several years in the making. I’m delighted to see it restored back to its original state which I’m sure you’ll agree is impressive and a big improvement.

Restoring the town hall is one of the largest heritage restoration projects ever undertaken by the City and has involved major structural repairs, a new slate roof, refurbishment of the clock and the restoration of the exterior to remove paint which has been suffocating the building for decades. These vital works have allowed the town hall walls to

‘breathe’ again for the first time in many years, as it can now absorb and expel moisture previously trapped within the paint barrier and slowly deteriorating the building.

See the amazing before and after images and learn about the unexpected discoveries found during the works on page 4 of this magazine.

As we celebrate the end of this major project, the City is busily preparing for the most important development project in a generation – the $270m renewal of the Kings Square precinct in central Fremantle.

The redevelopment will include fantastic new community facilities including a new state-of-the-art library and visitor centre, enhanced public spaces including a children’s play area and new retail and commercial spaces to accommodate 1 500 additional workers into the city centre each week and breathe new life and activity into the area.

At the time of writing, the City is working closely with development partner Sirona to finalise key timeframes and staging of construction works in Kings Square, which are anticipated to begin in mid-2017.

We will be communicating important information to local businesses, community groups and the wider public as project details are finalised through a variety of channels including a dedicated Kings Square redevelopment website, social media channels, business forums and more.

There’s a lot happening in Fremantle this winter so be sure to keep updated via the City’s communication channels.

Philip St John - CEO

From the CEO

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NEWS AND DEVELOPMENT

Fremantle Town Hall back in its original 1887 skin

After more than 12 months of conservation works surrounded by scaffolding, the Fremantle Town Hall has been unveiled in all its original splendour – much as it looked 130 years ago in 1887!

One of the largest heritage restoration projects ever undertaken by the City, works included major structural repairs, a new slate roof with improved drainage, refurbishment of the clock and the restoration of the exterior to allow the walls to ‘breathe’ again for the first time in decades.

Here’s a peak at what happened behind the scenes…

Fixing the top of the tower

Saving the swansRestoring the clock face

When inspected in 2015, the turret was in very poor condition. The original roof slates were failing, the flat lead roof was leaking like a sieve and the flagpole had not been used in a decade. As part of this project the slates, lead roof and flagpole were all replaced. A new decorative balustrade design was also installed based on historic photographs but was cast out of aluminium, not iron to increase its longevity.

Close inspection of the iconic swan motifs showed they were in very poor condition following years of cement repair work and patching. The iron necks of the swans were completely rusted and unstable and were recast using the most intact neck as a model.

To restore the original clock, the cast iron clock faces were removed for rust treatment, minor weld repairs and powder coating and were reinstalled with new opaque safety glass glazing.

The brickwork supporting the raised mouldings around the face were severely cracked due to the expansion of the rusting iron pins holding the clock faces in place and years of wind pressure on the windows.

As a result, new corbelled brickwork was constructed and the decorative moulding replaced using traditional techniques. The faces are now anchored in place with plates to spread the wind load across the wall and the pins are stainless steel to reduce damage from rust expansion.

Covering the cracksAs the suffocating paint was removed from the building exterior, it revealed extensive structural cracking (some caused by the 1968 Meckering Earthquake!) that had been previously concealed by mastic filler and paint. To repair the damage, the cracks were stitched with glass fibre rods, filled with hydraulic lime and covered with a skim coat to match the existing colour, texture and permeability of the original stucco.

For more project information visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/townhall

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Pocketpark for Hilton

All systems FOGO for Melville waste trial

City centre toilets upgraded

Clarke Street will become home to Hilton’s first pocket park, following council approval of concept plans to turn an underutilised site into a new green space.

The project is the result of extensive consultation between local families, City planners and a landscape architect to provide a safe and attractive play area in this area of Hilton. Following community support for the concept, City officers will now investigate options for a pocket park in White Gum Valley.

To get involved in future community projects visit mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au

Social media callout finds staffy pup new home

A big thank you to the thousands of City of Fremantle Facebook followers who helped spread the word to re-home Maisie; a 13-month-old staffy crossbreed living in the temporary care of the City’s community safety team.

Thanks to the great response to our social media callout, Maisie is now part of a safe and loving family with new owners Beatrice and Rebecca (pictured). Thanks also to the City’s community safety team who fed, exercised, trained and cared for Maisie as she waited for a new home.

For more information on pet ownership visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/pets

Our hard working City assets team has been busy upgrading several public toilet facilities over the last few months, with upgrades to Cliff Street and Essex Street facilities now complete. Many now have baby change facilities and/or have been upgraded for improved accessibility. They have also had new paint and lighting and fittings replaced.

Access to public toilets on William Street and in Kings Square are expected to be impacted by the Kings Square redevelopment works in the coming months, with access information to be updated on the City’s website when confirmed.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/ksp

The City is proud to support the 12 month trial of a new Food Organic Garden Organic (FOGO) system being rolled out to 7 000 City of Melville residents this spring.

The trial is a collaboration between the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council, City of Fremantle, City of Melville and Town of East Fremantle and includes the introduction of a third waste bin to

encourage better separation of waste which will lead to cleaner compost and less waste going to landfill. Following a successful trial in Melville, Freo residents are expected to be introduced to the third bin in 2018-19.

To find out more about the trial visit the Recycle Right website recycleright.wa.gov.au

The transformation of Cantonment Hill continues

The transformation of Fremantle’s historic Cantonment Hill into a quality community space is continuing with works recently beginning on the Tuckfield Oval site. Works currently underway include landscaping with waterwise native plants, improvements to pedestrian access and the introduction of community amenities including barbecues, picnic and seating areas, a nature-based play space, lighting and parking.

Thanks to Lotterywest, Whadjuk Working Party, Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Friends of Cantonment Hill and Minister Simone McGurk for their support of this project.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/cantonmenthill

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Council supports marriage equality

Tune in to council updates

Kings Square channels coming soon

Public space masterplan designs and community consultation

City building design

Myer and Queensgate sites

Fremantle Council has proudly passed a motion to support marriage equality by adopting a ‘marriage equality proclamation’ at April’s council meeting.

Council will now write to members of parliament to advise them of Fremantle’s support and encourage them to debate changes to the Marriage Act.

Want to know what happens at Fremantle Council meetings? We produce a short video every month after the ordinary council meeting to help those who can’t make it to the meeting catch up on the latest updates and decisions.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/councilvlog to view updates from Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt.

A dedicated Kings Square redevelopment website, social media channels and business forums will be rolled out over the next few months to keep local businesses, community groups, residents and the wider public informed on project updates.

For more information on the Kings Square project, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/ksp

At the time of writing, the designs for the draft public realm masterplan (including landscaping, lighting, public art, street furniture and a new children’s play area etc) are underway and will be released for public comment and wider community consultation when finalised.

Concept designs and schematic planning for the new library, civic and administration building are available for viewing at fremantle.wa.gov.au/ksp

At the time of writing, the City is working closely with development partner Sirona to finalise key timeframes and staging of construction works in Kings Square, which are anticipated to begin in mid-2017.

Take three for Freo plastic bag ban

New deputy mayorCongratulations to Councillor Ingrid Waltham who was elected unopposed as Fremantle’s new deputy mayor at the April council meeting.

A special thank you to departing deputy mayor and east ward councillor Dave Coggin for his many years of community service on Fremantle Council. Pending the approval of the Western Australian Electoral Commission, Cr Coggin’s vacant east ward position will be filled as part of the upcoming council election scheduled for October 2017.

For more information on your elected members, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/electedmembers

Kings Square development update

Agendas and minutesFind 2017 council and committee meeting dates, agendas and minutes at fremantle.wa.gov.au/agendas

COUNCIL UPDATES

It’s third time lucky for Fremantle as council agreed to try again to introduce a local law which seeks to ban single use plastic bags being offered to shoppers within the city. The innovative local law was frustratingly disallowed by state parliament in 2012 and 2015 but a new state government has reopened the opportunity for the law to become a reality.

Other local governments in WA have adopted identical local laws and the City sees this as providing momentum for a statewide ban in the near future, just as South Australia, ACT, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have done and Queensland are in the process of doing.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/plasticbags

Waste bins recycled into Cockatubes and billy carts

YOUR COMMUNITY

A boot believed to be over 100 years old was found in the floor cavity at the Fremantle Old Boys’ school during recent restoration works. The surprise artefact was found in a section of the school last renovated in 1910 and is believed to have survived over a century due to the dry, well ventilated conditions and high pH levels in the soil.

The City is working with University of Notre Dame’s senior lecturer and archaeologist Dr Shane Burke to discover more information about the boot and other artefacts found during the renovation works.

Safer pedestrian crossings for North Fremantle

100 year old boot found under old boys’ school

Ever wondered what happens to the old rubbish bins collected by the City’s waste team? They take on a new life as billy carts and cockatoo homes!

At the end of their useful life as a waste bin, the City’s waste team donate them to Bubbles the Clown (on behalf of Variety WA) to reincarnate them into billy carts for children and Landcare SJ and WA Museum to transform them into breeding tubes for endangered species of Carnaby’s cockatoos and threatened red-tailed black cockatoos.

These tubes have helped double the number of eggs laid in some areas due to their durability and unique design.

Find out more about these ventures at blackcockatoos.org.au and variety.org.au

Thanks to Main Roads WA for their support of upgrades to improve pedestrian safety along busy roads leading to the port in North Fremantle.

The City’s infrastructure projects team has recently received Main Roads WA funding to upgrade the pedestrian facilities at Queen Victoria Street and Canning Highway to improve pedestrian safety with clearly defined crossing points and push buttons.

Major improvements will also be made to pedestrian access at the Tydeman Road and Queen Victoria Street intersection by Main Roads WA. The upgrades include zebra crossings on the slip roads and fresh pedestrian and road line markings within the intersection.

Find more infrastructure upgrades in your area at fremantle.wa.gov.au/projects

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Easter delights for community care

Fremantle Park, Bruce Lee Reserve, Dick Lawrence Oval and Hilton Park are now ready for the winter sporting season after the completion of the City’s annual re-turfing of playing fields.

City cricket pitches are turfed over annually for soccer and football clubs to play in winter, allowing our reserves to be used by many sporting clubs and activities all year round.

Freo ready for winter sports Sea adventure for

Leeuwin scholarship winnersCongrats to Billy Green, Addison Ogg and Izzy Lindsey, who enjoyed a seven day voyage aboard the STS Leeuwin II. The students were awarded with full scholarships by the City to participate in the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure.

Discover more about the City’s youth program at fremantle.wa.gov.au/youth

Easter delights and a colourful bonnet parade were highlights of this year’s Fremantle Community Care Garden Easter tea party held recently at the town hall. Fremantle Community Care is a Home and Community Care (HACC) funded community service

providing support to older adults and people with a disability.

To join future social events and find out more, call 08 9432 9890 or visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/fcc

Looking for the legal centre?The Fremantle Community Legal Centre has relocated from the Queensgate Building in Kings Square to Fremantle Malls, first floor, suite 31, 35 William Street, Fremantle.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/fclc

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PROGRAMS

Your four page

PROGRAM GUIDE to cut out

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Find more events on fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

Looking for funding for a community project, arts idea or event? Our next round of community grant funding opens in July for activities that contribute to the wellbeing, vibrancy, creativity and diversity of Fremantle’s culture. Previous grant recipients include REVinFREO (part of the

Revelation Film Festival) and Another Antipodes; both events on this winter in Fremantle.

For more information on City grant funding opportunities, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/grantfunding

The Come and Try for over 55s is a series of free activities to help age in a fun and healthy way. Why not try out ballroom dancing, Japanese brush painting or a bit of wood working?

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/comeandtry for the latest program.

Our Makuru (June – July) program is out now and filled with activities and events held at the City’s Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Learn how to make jewellery using bush nuts or discover Nyoongar weaving techniques with local artists. Everyone is welcome! Visit the City’s website to view the program and make a booking. Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/wacc

Looking for bright ideas to keep the kids entertained during the July school holidays?

Check out fremantlestory.com.au for a plethora of classes, workshops, special offers and fun things to do throughout Fremantle for kids of all ages.

EVENTS

Celebrate NAIDOC Week across Fremantle with a range of activities including language classes, children’s book making, story times and cultural arts workshops.

Join us for the family friendly launch event on Sunday 2 July from 1.00-5.00 pm at the Hilton PCYC for music, fashion, food and a special damper cook off.

Location: Various around Fremantle

Cost: Free

If computers seem cryptic, let us demystify the machine for you! This comprehensive introduction covers the absolute essentials to help you operate your computer, navigate the internet, send and receive emails and get the most out of Word. No prior knowledge necessary.

Time: 2.00-4.00 pmLocation: Fremantle City Library

Cost: FreeContact: Bookings essential on 08 9432 9766.

Community grant applications open this winter

What’s on atWalyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Winter school holiday fun

Find other local groups and activities in the community information database at fremantle.wa.gov.au/info

Come and try for over 55s

Sunday 2 – Saturday 8 July 2017 NAIDOC WEEK

Thursday 20 July – 24 August 2017DECIPHER THE MACHINE: AN INTRO TO COMPUTERS

More information at fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

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EXHIBITIONS FESTIVALS

Time to get your skates on as Winterworld descends on Fremantle this June and July, transforming the Esplanade into a winter haven full of fun activities for the whole family.

Location: Esplanade Reserve, Fremantle

Cost: Ticketed activities

Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 July 2017HIDDEN TREASURES WINTER MUSIC SERIES

Saturday 24 June – Sunday 16 July 2017WINTERWORLD

HEX NEMESIS

WARP

SIGHTINGS

FAR FROM HEREONE STREET FROM HAPPINESS

More information at hiddentreasuresfreo.com.au

More information at fremantlestory.com.au/winterworld

Location: Fremantle Arts CentreVisit fac.org.au for more information.

Exhibitions are free and run until Sunday 16 July

Nationally recognised legends, hype worthy up-and-comers and loveable weirdos. They all play side-by-side in this unique music series bringing the best music Fremantle has to offer to quirky venues around the port city.Get a glimpse into The Buffalo Club, Navy Club and PS Art Space as they fling open their doors for a series of gigs every Thursday in July. Time: 7.00 pm onwardsLocation: Various around Fremantle

West EndCost: $20 for entry to all festival venues

For her first solo show in WA, Jess Johnson will transform the gallery with a wallpaper installation based on the densely patterned and constructed worlds in her drawings.

FAC is delighted to partner with the Revelation Perth International Film Festival for the first time to present Warp; an exhibition of video works exploring the way our increasingly screen-dominated lives are affecting our perception of reality and the way we interact and connect with others.

Marcus Beilby returns to FAC to resume his quest to reveal the fabric of everyday life through a visual language of finely tuned realism. This exhibition brings together a body of new paintings and artworks from the City of Fremantle Art Collection that set intimate moments against a backdrop of public settings.

Returning to the remains of the temporary mining camp located 1 651km from Perth that her family called home in the 1980s, video artist Claire Robertson transports her audience into the vast landscape of the WA outback in a video installation of cinematic proportions.

An exhibition of experimental prints and paintings by WA urban artists Trevor Bly and Patrick Doherty exploring ideas of locality, identity, spirituality and historical conflict.

Jess Johnson, Municipal Wurm

Trevor Bly and Patrick Doherty, Clean skin dreams

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Samson Recreation Centre 44 McCombe Avenue, Samson | fremantle.wa.gov.au/src | 08 9432 9992

TENNIS COURT HIRE

Two outdoor hard courts are available for hire on a casual basis seven days a week. Bookings: 08 9432 9992 or 08 9432 9549.

Seven days a week from 7.00 am–9.00 pm $11.00 per hour (day) or $14.00 per hour (night)

All year round

LADIES NETBALL Monday and Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings (crèche available on Thursdays only)

$50.50 per team per game plus registration/forfeit fees

Mon - Wed - all yearThurs - school term only

SENIORS BADMINTON

Monday and Wednesday afternoons12.30–2.30 pm

$6.80 casual $61.20 for 10 sessions

All year round

HATHA YOGA Mondays 10.00–11.30 am

$11.20 per session or pay by term and get one week free

School term only

SAMSON INCLUSION PROGRAM (DISABILITY)

Tuesdays (indoor soccer)12.00 noon-1.00 pmWednesdays (table tennis and other activities)9.30–11.30 am

$5.00 per session School term only

Fremantle Leisure Centre 10 Shuffrey Street, Fremantle | fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc | 08 9432 9999

HEATED POOLS Winter hours (1 April–30 September)Monday to Friday 5.30 am–7.30 pmWeekends/public holidays 7.00 am–5.00 pm

$4.50 child (4-17, under 4 free) $6.00 casual adult $54.00 for 10 adult visits $105.00 for 20 adult visits$153.00 for 30 adult visits

Everyday excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day

FITNESS CENTRE Monday to Friday 5.30 am–8.30 pm Weekends/public holidays 7.00 am–6.00 pm

$18.50 casual $166.50 for 10 visits Memberships available from $52.20 per month

Everyday excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day

CRÈCHE Monday–Friday 8.45 am–12.45 pm Saturday 8.15–11.30 am

$4.90 for 1 child $7.20 for 2 children $44.10 for 10 visits

All year round

SWIMMING LESSONS AND SQUADS

Programs include babies, learn to swim - under 5’s and over 5’s, teen programs, adults, special needs and squads.

Subject to availability. Costs vary depending on type and length of program

For more information on swimming lessons and squads visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/flcswimschool

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Celebrate your child’s birthday with the inflatable adventure in the indoor 25m pool or the inflatable crocodile in the outdoor 50m pool.

Saturdays 1.00–5.00 pm Sundays 11.00 am–5.00 pm

$125.00 per hour plus entry fees

All year round

GROUP AND AQUA FIT CLASSES

Refer to the website for the current timetable $12.30 per class or $10.60 concession $110.70 for 10 classes or $95.40 concession

Classes are 50-55 minutes in duration

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Group fitness Aquafit

aquafit

BoxFit – Using boxing gloves and focus mitts; stimulate every part of your body with boxing, kicking and resistance work.

Circuit – Participants move from station to station performing various exercises to challenge cardio and strength.

Power Pump – A freestyle strength training class with emphasis on proper technique and form. Develop a strong and lean body using easily adjustable barbells.

Cardio Tone – A low impact cardio workout incorporating sculpting exercises to tone the major muscles of the body.

Tai Chi – Explore the many health benefits of this ancient practice including improved circulation, balance, strength, digestion, and breathing while leaving you feeling calm and relaxed.

Rebound – Bounce your way to health and fitness. A fun, low impact cardio workout with emphasis on core stability and muscle endurance on mini trampolines.

Fitball – Strength and balance training with a fitball, results in a stronger core which improves overall posture and leads to better body alignment.

Pilates – Focus on deep postural muscles which keep the body balanced and strong.

Yoga – Hatha yoga style to improve flexibility, tone muscles and relax the mind and body through various poses and breathing techniques.

Ezy Moves – A fitness circuit especially for older adults to develop strength and improve balance.

Zumba – The Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning, feel it to the core fitness party!

Zumba Gold – Zumba moves designed with the active older adult and beginner in mind.

Shallow – This class is conducted in chest deep water performing anchored, bounce, propulsion and suspended movements. Aqua noodles and dumbbells may be used.

Deep – This class is conducted in deep water, suspended exercises and drills such as cycling, skiing and running movements are performed. Buoyancy belts are available.

AquaROM – Conducted in the program pool, this class is especially suited for those with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and joint injuries. Balance and core stability are challenged while developing range of motion. Equipment may be used for resistance work.

Classes have number restrictions due to space and equipment limitations. Please arrive early and ensure your place in class by booking at the group fitness kiosk.

It is recommended that all participants wear good supportive swimwear and bring a towel, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a rashie if required.

Fremantle Leisure Centre is proud to be a

MYZONE facility! MYZONE is an innovative heart rate based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to accurately and conveniently monitor physical activity. It monitors heart rate, calories and time

exercising that converts into MYZONE Effort Points (MEPs) with a focus on rewarding effort rather than fitness. It is the ultimate workout partner.

For more information on MYZONE and how to get your own MYZONE Physical Activity Belt, contact 08 9432 9538.

Need a meeting/training room for up to 25 people? Contact us to discuss your requirements on 08 9432 9999.

Visit our website for the most current group fitness schedule fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc

Group fitness schedule

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YOUR SUBURB

New dinghy management system at Prawn Bay

Have you been to The Meeting Place?

Learn a language or about a different culture, discover a new skill or get to know other local residents at this South Freo based community centre. A new program of activities is available each term.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/tmp

The City will implement a new bollard and chain style system to help manage the storage of dinghies at Prawn Bay Reserve in North Fremantle. The storage option was selected following community consultation and complies with Department of Parks and Wildlife’s policies to protect the foreshore. The new system will require dinghy owners to apply for annual storage permits as of October 2017.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/dinghy

Get ready to connect to nbn

Get into disc golf at Dick Lawrence

Parts of O’Connor and Samson can now connect to Australia’s new broadband network, with nbn services on their way to parts of Fremantle, White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, Hilton, North Fremantle and South Fremantle over the next few months.

Find out more at a free nbn info session on Tuesday 20 June, 10.00 am at Sullivan Hall or Wednesday 19 July, 12.30 pm at North Fremantle Hall.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

Have you heard of disc golf? A mix between frisbee and golf, fans of this growing sport can now enjoy a nine tee course at Dick Lawrence Oval in Beaconsfield which is free to use! Thanks to everyone who attended the April school holiday open day led by the City and competitive players from Disc Golf Park Australia.

To find out more and give it a go, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/discgolf

Vertical garden returns to Westgate Mall

The popular vertical garden has been reinstated at the Westgate Mall after suffering damage during a storm last winter. Initially planted in 2013 by Deep Green Corporation, the lush green wall has been a welcome addition to the mall area and a great example of sustainable design in urban spaces.

Get to know your precinct

Do you know about your local precinct group?

The City of Fremantle has 12 precinct groups, made up of local residents who work together to progress ideas and projects that make their neighbourhood a great place to live.

For more information on precinct groups and upcoming meetings, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/precincts

Group fitness schedule

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN…

NorthFremantle• Canning Highway and Queen Victoria

Street pedestrian facilities upgrade to be completed

• Queen Victoria Street and Tydeman Road pedestrian facilities upgrade to be completed

• Draft Port, Leighton and Mosman beaches coastal hazard risk assessment and adaptation plan to be released for public comment

• Draft North Fremantle foreshore vegetation management to be finalised

• Rocky Bay Reserve and Cypress Hill, North Fremantle bushfire management plan underway

• Northbank foreshore stabilisation planning community engagement session to be held

• North Fremantle river foreshore revegetation ongoing

• Dune restoration and planting at Port and Leighton beaches ongoing

• Dinghy management storage system to be implemented at Prawn Bay Reserve

• Barker Street drainage upgrade complete

• Harvey Beach signage upgraded

• McCabe Park fencing upgraded

• Gil Fraser interpretive sign replacement completed at main gates

Fremantle CBD• Cricket pitch re-turfed at Fremantle

Park in preparation for winter sports season

• Hampton Road and Wray Avenue intersection upgraded with cycling and pedestrian facilities

• Wray Avenue traffic calming implemented between Manning Street and Hampton Road

• Cantonment Street informal pedestrian crossing installed

• Ord Street traffic calming implemented between Ellen Street and Queen Victoria Street

• Bellevue Terrace drainage upgrade• Cliff Street and Essex Street toilet

upgrades complete• Fremantle Old Boys’ School stage 4

interior works progressing• Cantonment Hill stage 1 landscape

works commenced• Preparations for transplanting of

trees in Kings Square ongoing• Ongoing health monitoring of several

Moreton Bay Figs• Fremantle Town Hall restoration

works completed• Evan Davies works progressing to

improve access• Bathers Beach dune restoration works

and boardwalk maintenance complete• Vertical garden in Westgate

Mall reinstated• New turf installed at Esplanade

Reserve parkour area• City centre planter pots refurbished• Gibson Reserve and Monument

Reserve irrigation controllers upgraded• Fremantle Primary School Park

interpretive sign upgraded• Installation of new bore, play

area and mulch at Esplanade Reserve complete

Samson• Sir Frederick Samson Park

revegetation works ongoing

White GumValley• Roundabout construction and minor

footpath repairs on Watkins Street and Wiluna Avenue

South Fremantle• Modifications at South Street

and South Terrace intersection completed to improve road safety

• Bicycle parking implemented outside South Beach Hotel

• Friends of Fremantle Beaches rehabilitation project ongoing

• Friends of Hollis Park revegetation activities ongoing

• South Beach dog beach dune stabilisation and restoration works complete

• CVA Perth NRM Coastcare community planting day at South Beach on Saturday 10 June 2017

Beaconsfield• Lefroy Road pedestrian facilities

and median trees installed

• Shade shelter installed at Davis Park

• Cricket pitch re-turfed at Bruce Lee Reserve and Dick Lawrence Oval in preparation for winter sports season

• Basketball ring and backboard maintenance at Bruce Lee Reserve complete

Hilton• Rennie Crescent South major

footpath upgrade complete

• Fremantle Men’s Shed now open

• Concept design approved for Clarke Street pocket park

• Moorni Boorne Park interpretive signage upgraded

YOUR LIVEABLE

CITYDid you know Freo is home to over 90 different kinds of birds? BirdLife Western Australia’s handy little bird guide will help you easily identify each species and provide you with the best locations to find them.

Pick up a booklet from Fremantle City Library or Fremantle Visitor Centre or download a copy from fremantle.wa.gov.au/birdwatching

Did you know around 1 billion aluminium cans in Australia end up in landfill each year instead of being recycled? Know what bin to put it in - download the free Recycle Right smart phone app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

The City is pleased to welcome new parks team member Wayne who was successfully recruited through a partnership between the City and local disability employment service (DES), Biz Link. The City is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and works closely with DES providers to welcome new staff of all abilities and support their professional development.

Find out more about Wayne’s story at fremantle.wa.gov.au/wayneinterview

A big thankyou to the community for dropping off your spare change into our donate without doubt donation boxes over the last 12 months!

Your generosity has resulted in over $10 000 raised for people in genuine need, with all funds diverted to St Patrick’s Community Support Centre. The City proudly matches all donations dollar-for-dollar so look for the yellow and aqua lifesaver boxes located around the city centre to spare your change.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/donatewithoutdoubt

Birdwatching takes flight in Freo

Donate without doubtreaches $10 000 milestone!

Know what bin to put it in

City parks team welcomes Wayne

Visit recycleright.wa.gov.au for more helpful recycling tips.

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City communicationsCity of Fremantle fremantle.wa.gov.au facebook/CityOfFremantle twitter/CityOfFremantle linkedin/CityOfFremantle

General enquiries info@fremantle.wa.gov.au 08 9432 9999

Community safety 1300 360 666

My Say Fremantle mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au

Fremantle City Library fremantle.wa.gov.au/fcl facebook/fremantlelibrary twitter/frelibrary

Fremantle Visitor Centre visitfremantle.com.au facebook/visitfremantle 08 9431 7878

Fremantle Leisure Centre fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc

Fremantle Arts Centre fac.org.au facebook/fremantleartscentre

Fremantle story fremantlestory.com.au facebook/fremantlestory twitter.com/fremantlestory instagram.com/fremantlestory

Don’t let your thoughts go unheard! Sign-up to My Say Freo and

contribute to important decisions about to be made

about your community.

Have your say on our future

Visit mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au to get involved.

Look out for our community safety team

When you see the distinctive yellow vest or vehicle, feel free to chat to our team with your questions or concerns or call on 1300 360 666.

Operating hoursMonday-Sunday 7.00 am-9.00 pmTo speak to the Fremantle Police call 131 444 (for attendance) or 000 (in an emergency).

Here’s a snapshot of what you can find on My Say Freo:

• The Heart of Beaconsfield - a community initiative to develop an exciting vision for redevelopment in parts of Beaconsfield.

• Our Coastal Future - share your thoughts on the draft Port, Leighton and Mosman beaches coastal adaptation plan to help influence future action by the City of Fremantle and Town of Mosman Park to protect these areas.

#MyFreoStory video comp winners are…

Watch this year’s winning entries of the annual #MyFreoStory video competition and see Freo through the eyes of local artists, students and port city regulars!

Check out the stories on the Fremantle story YouTube channel.