Page 8 - City Chronicle Summer 2020

Page 8 - Around Our Community

Litter Rates
Busters Incentive Draw

The City of Rockingham covers 270 square Congratulations to the winners of the 2020/2021
kilometres. That’s a big piece of ground to keep tidy. rates incentive draw sponsored by nab. Each winner
Fortunately, we have a dedicated ‘clean team’ tasked will receive a $500 prize.
with litter removal, road sweeping, graffiti removal Y Mashimo
and high pressure cleaning. Ms S B Hay
Ms J L Kelly S B Jongeling
A key part of this team is LitterBusters which has A T Crothers
been working seven days a week to keep the City Mrs M A Towndrow
looking neat and tidy since late 2014. The team Mr C Ryan Maddren Investments
monitors illegal dumping and litter hot spots seven Mr M R Lange & Ms J E (WA) Pty Ltd
days a week between 8am and 4pm (longer during
the busy summer months) and typically responds to a Scale Mr R C & Mrs B M Grow
report within 24 hours. The City thanks nab for its continued support of
this incentive.
Between the start of January and the end of October
this year they have dealt with 800 reports of litter,
removing 110 tonnes of general waste from
public spaces.

If you see litter in a public area, please contact
LitterBusters on 1800 454 883, or through the
LitterBusters app.

Subsidy Scheme

The City’s Subsidy Scheme aims to help adults and
seniors on a low income stay safe and connected
at home by providing reimbursements for safety,
IT, home modifications and assistive equipment.
Up to $150 per category is available per year.
Download an application form from
LitterBusters crew after cleaning up rockingham.wa.gov.au or contact the City.
Rockingham Beach foreshore

Scavenger Hunt

Rockingham Play Trails is a digital scavenger hunt available
for the whole family to enjoy over summer. Players will visit
trail locations across the City to unlock challenges, solve quiz
questions and score points. Rockingham Play Trails is an inclusive
outdoor play initiative fostering mental wellness, physical
activity and connection with nature in our local community.
Rockingham Play Trails has been developed in partnership
with Nature Play WA. Families are invited to participate by
downloading the free Play Trails App via the City’s website
rockingham.wa.gov.au/rockinghamplaytrails