Page 2 - City Chronicle Summer 2020

Page 2 - A Word from the Mayor Mayor
A Word from the

Hello, and welcome to the summer edition of the City Chronicle.

It’s been a busy few months around our community, with work continuing on the Baldivis District Sporting Complex and the
new Rockingham Youth Centre, a new dog park being developed in Waikiki, and the delivery of a new skate park
in Cooloongup.
I am delighted to see that our revitalised Rockingham Beach foreshore has won a national award (details on p3). We now
have a truly iconic beachside location that is being enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, and will continue to provide the
ideal space for a wide variety of community events for many years to come.

Speaking of events, we would usually be gearing up for our New Year’s Eve celebration at the foreshore around about
now, planning all the details for a night of great family-friendly live entertainment and two spectacular fireworks shows.
Unfortunately, the health requirements which were in place at the time the arrangements needed to be finalised made it
impractical to continue planning for the event. We won’t be kicking 2021 off the way we usually do. So, whatever you
choose to do to ring in the New Year, please enjoy yourself and stay safe.
We are still planning to host our Australia Day event at Churchill Park on January 26, and we are also
still committed to hosting a range of other events over the summer in line with COVID-19 safety
requirements. But please remember to check our Facebook page or website for the latest event
information closer to the date, because as we all know by now, COVID can change the best laid
plans very quickly.

It has been a long and challenging year. Thank you for your contribution to getting our
community through it by being patient and understanding. On behalf of all my fellow
Councillors I hope that the festive season is an enjoyable time for you and yours, and
that your summer includes some rest, relaxation and at least a few lazy days at our
spectacular beaches.

City of Rockingham Mayor,
Barry Sammels
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Inside This Issue

Major Projects 03 Environment 12
Foreshore Wins National Award 03 Please Watch Out For Penguins 12
Rockingham Youth Centre 03 Grow It Local 12
Baldivis District Sporting Complex 03 Recycle Right 13
Cooloongup Skate Park 04 Bin Collection Over Summer 13
Seahaven Reserve Enclosed Dog Park 04
Community Safety 14
Around Our Community 05 Play It Food Safe 14
Rockingham Recovery 05 Fire Control 14
Strategic Community Plan Update 06 What’s Your Emergency Plan? 14
Coastal Facilities Strategy 06 Holiday Watch 14
Castaways 07 eSPARK Interactive Art Trail 15
LitterBusters 08 Happy Cats At Home 15
Rate Incentive Draw Winners 08 Rockingham Outdoor Cinemas 15
Scavenger Hunt 08
Your Councillors 16
Whats On Calendar 10 Important Contact Numbers 16