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LED streetlights to make Freo shine brighter
More than 160 old streetlights in Fremantle are set to be replaced with modern, energy-efficient LED lights.
Fremantle Council has approved the allocation of $120,000 from a federal government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund grant for the project.
Fremantle Deputy Mayor Andrew Sullivan said replacing the old metal halide streetlights with LEDs will help to reduce the City’s power bills, maintenance costs and carbon emissions.
“Even though they’re owned by Western Power, the City of Fremantle currently pays about $700,000 a year for the power and maintenance of our streetlights, so it’s a substantial cost for us and our ratepayers,” Cr Sullivan said.
The indoor pools at the Fremantle Leisure Centre are about to get a new roof.
After more than 25 years of exposure to the elements, the lightweight polycarbonate sheeting that covers the 25 metre lap pool and the family leisure pool has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
Last night Fremantle Council’s Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation Committee voted to accept a tender from O’Connor-based company Safeway Building & Renovations to undertake the work.
Fremantle Deputy Mayor Andrew Sullivan said the $950,000 project was expected to get underway next month and be completed by October.
“We’ve timed this project for the less busy winter months to minimise the impact on our loyal Leisure Centre patrons,” Cr Sullivan said.
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City welcomes next phase in traffic bridge consultation
The City of Fremantle has welcomed the start of the next phase of community consultation on the options to replace the ageing Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
The state and federal governments have committed matching funding to the $230 million Swan River Crossing project, which has been included on a list of projects to be fast tracked as part of the state government’s COVID-19 economic recovery measures.
In response to community concerns about the proposed alignment of the new bridge, in September last year Fremantle Council called on the government to pause development of the project to enable a proper and meaningful community engagement process.