Stirling Scene Kambarang 2019

Paw-some Day Out returns

Two-legged and four-legged fans of the City’s Paw-some Day Out can rejoice with news that the popular event is returning to Yokine Regional Open Space on Sunday 27 October. Prepare for lots of dog-themed fun, activities and entertainment for the whole family from 9.00am to 1.00pm. A highlight on the Perth pet calendar, the event features a wide range of stallholders selling everything from doggy accessories like snazzy collars to pooch treats like ‘pupcakes’ and ‘dognuts’. The City’s rangers will also be at the ready to answer any questions about responsible dog ownership. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/events or phone the Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555 for more details about the event.

Senior Landscape Architect Cara Clifton, Cr David Boothman, Project Manager Leon Kroep and Cr Keith Sargent

Princess Wallington Community Parkland The Princess Wallington Community Parkland project is moving ahead with the City recently advertising a tender for construction works. On completion, the exciting project at Princess Wallington Reserve in enlisted a project art consultant to work with artists who are successful with proposals to deliver permanent and temporary artworks. Lotterywest has contributed

$2.34 million to the $6.2 million project, which will also include new barbeque and picnic areas, public toilets, shelters and seating. The tender period closed in August and it is anticipated the City will award the construction contract in early October 2019. Works are scheduled to start later this year.

Balga will provide a new skate facility, multi-courts sports area, BMX track, regional playground and more. Along with offering so many great community facilities, the project will feature new public art. To make the most of the reserve, the City has

Balloons – don’t let them go! When helium balloons are released into the sky they eventually freeze and shatter, falling back to earth as litter. These leftover pieces often land in the ocean and look like jellyfish or squid – a favourite food of many fish, whales, turtles and seabirds. Even balloons labelled as ‘biodegradable’ can take

between one to four years to degrade, leaving plenty of time for them to be eaten by or entangle wildlife. The City asks everyone to avoid releasing helium balloons at our reserves and facilities. Help us keep the City’s sky and sea litter-free and safe for all animals.

Working to protect Mettams Pool For many people across the

These responses formed the basis for three engineering options to protect the beach, walking paths and West Coast Highway, which were presented at a community forum in July. The next step for the City involves working with coastal engineering consultants on the community’s preferred option, which includes relocating existing facilities and providing a recreational space. Visit www.yoursay.stirling.wa.gov.au/mp for more information on how the City is responding to coastal erosion at Mettams Pool.

community, the beautiful Mettams Pool in North Beach is a favourite destination to visit and explore. Unfortunately, the effects of harsh winter storms have caused damaging coastal erosion at the popular beach. The City has been working with the community to investigate engineering options to tackle ongoing coastal erosion. An initial online survey gathered feedback on what facilities and amenities the community valued about Mettams Pool.

A participant at the recent community forum

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