Stirling Scene Summer Edition

Back for its longest season yet, Sunset Veranda also features a range of ticketed FRINGE WORLD shows including stand-up comedy and family entertainment. Make sure to keep an eye on the Sunset Veranda Facebook page for more details. Congratulations to all of the winners in the City’s annual Rates Prize Draw held in October. Thank you to our sponsors who supported the event, everyone who attended on the night and to everyone who paid their rates early for a chance to win a prize. Early payment of rates helps the City invest those funds sooner and provide some of its services with the interest earned. A full list of winners features on Page 5 of this issue. Mayor’s Message

Like me, I’m sure everyone is looking forward to the warmer weather and there’s plenty to keep you entertained in and around the City this summer. We have a bunch of markets happening across the City from Scarborough to Inglewood, so there’s no better time to enjoy the outdoors and try something new. A list of several local markets features on Page 4 of this issue. Just finally, on behalf of all Councillors, I would like to wish all City of Stirling residents a safe and happy Christmas and a great NewYear.

What could be better than enjoying the magnificent Sunset Veranda pop-up venue while you take in a beautiful beach sunset with family and friends? Well, you can do just that from mid-January when Sunset Veranda returns to Scarborough Beach.

Happy reading!

Mark Irwin Mayor

Our City To give you an insight into the progress on some of the City’s projects, here is a summary of updates that have occurred during the past few months:

Robinson Reserve Master Plan (Tuart Hill) Robinson Reserve provides valuable sporting and recreational opportunities for the community which will be enhanced with a number of planned upgrades. These upgrades include a barbecue and picnic area, shelters and seating, a new and upgraded playground, public toilets and an improved path network. Additional recreational items have also been planned with a new basketball/netball half-court and skate and scooter elements. These upgrades are anticipated to commence in 2019. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au and search ‘Robinson Reserve Master Plan’ for more details. Left: Robinson Reserve Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre The iconic amphitheatre is now looking better than ever after some recent upgrades. Three shade sails have been replaced, the entire structure has been repainted and more than a dozen up-lights have been replaced.

Dianella Regional Open Space Sports floodlighting has been replaced on Oval 3 at the popular reserve. The newly-introduced flood lighting uses energy efficient LED technology and provides required lighting levels for local sports. Princess Wallington Reserve (Balga) Lotterywest presented the City with a $2.34 million grant that will go towards the Princess Wallington Community Parkland project in Balga. The balance of the $7.3 million project will be funded by the City. Ecoscape has been awarded the design contract for the project and this work is now underway. Construction is scheduled to start in mid-2019. On completion, local kids will be able to enjoy a new skate facility, multi-court area (basketball/soccer and netball), BMX track, regional playground and more. These new recreational activities will be supported by open spaces with park amenities such as barbeque and picnic areas, public toilets, shelters and seating.

Mount Lawley Streetscape Study A study is underway to review the Mount Lawley centre streetscape, along the section of Beaufort Street between Walcott Street and Queen Street, and including Beaucott and Astor lanes. The project will ultimately improve the streetscape with new aspects such as public art, street furniture and tree plantings. It is anticipated that the improvements will be rolled out during the next 12 months.

North Beach Jetty The longstanding North Beach Jetty has had an overhaul this year to return it to its best. The jetty has received extensive upgrades including replacement of timber decking and supports along with a new jetty light.

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