An out of control bushfire is quickly spreading through the City of Swan, including Ellenbrook, Gidgegannup, Swan Valley and surrounds. The situation is.
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Five day lockdown update
Following the advice from the Premier and Chief Health Officer this afternoon, the following City of Swan facilities and services will be closed as part of the WA Government five day lockdown:
Skate parks, BMX parks, playgrounds and outdoor gym equipment.
Libraries.
Swan Active Midland, Beechboro and Ballajura, Ellenbrook Sports Hub, indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, bookable halls and venues.
The City’s youth centres, including Ellenbrook’s Cool Room and Bullsbrook’s Bullseye.
Recyclable Goods Drop-off Days.
Midland Junction Arts Centre.
Ellenbrook Arts.
We encourage our community to follow the State Government advice and stay home, except for the four following reasons.
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New citizens and local champions recognised on Australia Day
New citizens, volunteer firefighters, community leaders and unsung heroes were recognised at the City of Swan’s Australia Day celebrations at Stirling Square in Guildford on January 26, 2021.
A total of 120 people from 30 countries became Australian citizens, while five individuals and one community group received a Community Citizen of the Year Award for their exceptional contribution to the community.
Congratulations to the 2021 Community Citizen of the Year Award recipients:
Adam Desmond, Community Citizen of the Year
Michael Teraci, Community Citizen of the Year
Ronald ‘Tex’ Mcpherson, Senior Community Citizen of the Year
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City of Swan’s vision for 2021 and beyond
The City of Swan has developed its blueprint plan for the next ten years after working closely with community to define the vision and key focus areas.
The new Strategic Community Plan (SCP) 2021 to 2031 was adopted at the January 20 Council Meeting and includes prioritising our natural environment and community engagement.
The SCP is the City’s highest-level planning document, and guides the development of all other strategies and business planning.
The City’s first SCP was delivered in 2012, undergoing major reviews in 2016 and 2020 to ensure that our work remains relevant and reflective of community requirements.
Lotterywest grant boosts Ellenbrook Youth Centre by $2.05 million
In addition to McGowan Government’s $1.8 million WA Recovery Plan investment
Ellenbrook Youth Centre supports children and young people aged between 12-25
The Centre will house employment and mental health services for young people
The State Government through Lotterywest’s COVID-19 Relief Fund is contributing more than $2.05 million towards a youth centre to support young people in Ellenbrook.
The grant comes on top of the McGowan Government’s investment of $1.8 million for youth projects as part of the WA Recovery Plan, which takes the State’s contribution to more than $3.85 million towards the Ellenbrook Youth Centre.