Stirling Scene Winter Edition

Your Councillors and their Contact Details * These suburbs are located in multiple Wards.

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upgrading dozens of our processes so they can be lodged, managed and tracked more efficiently. Whether it’s registering your pet or reporting graffiti, this new system will make managing your requests a faster and easier process. Later this year, you will be able to lodge requests, access updates and engage with the City around the clock from any device. In our ongoing push for light rail to connect Glendalough to Scarborough Beach as part of the Stirling City Centre project, it’s terrific the RAC also regards an urban rail system as a priority. We are continuing to meet with all levels of government and advocate for this vital project. Mayor’s message PrincessWallington Reserve (Balga) The City hosted a community information session and on-site open days to present the final design for the project to the local community. The City is now working with design consultant Ecoscape to prepare for the tendering process set to go ahead in mid-2019. Construction is currently scheduled to start in late 2019. Lotterywest has provided a $2.34 million grant for the project and the City will fund the balance of the $7.3 million budget. On completion, the project will deliver a new skate facility, multi-court sports area, BMX track, regional playground and more. These new recreational activities will be supported by open spaces with park amenities including barbeque and picnic areas, public toilets, shelters and seating. Stephenson Avenue Extension The project involves construction of the Stephenson Avenue extension and a new freeway interchange that will reduce congestion and unlock vital vacant State Government land for development. The project has received a $60 million funding commitment from the State

In global news, I’m thrilled to report that earlier this year the City was successful in breaking the Guinness World Record for a drumming circle featuring the most nationalities. I was absolutely blown away by the community spirit and the way the participants banded together to achieve this amazing feat. With the City of Stirling one of Australia’s most multicultural local governments, I couldn’t think of a better way to highlight our cultural diversity to the world. An article on page 3 features more details about the event.

Coastal Ward: Doubleview* Karrinyup* North Beach Scarborough Trigg Watermans Bay Mayor Councillor Mark Irwin Ph: (08) 9205 8502 mark.irwin@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor Karen Caddy Ph: 0419 477 757 karen.caddy@stirling.wa.gov.au

Inglewood Ward: Dianella* Inglewood Yokine*

Deputy Mayor Councillor David Lagan Ph: 0408 068 597 david.lagan@stirling.wa.gov.au Councillor Bianca Sandri Ph: 0439 185 175 bianca.sandri@stirling.wa.gov.au

To make your interactions with the City of Stirling a much more streamlined process, we are moving ahead with the introduction of a new Relationship Management System (RMS). The system will improve the way we can serve the community by digitally

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Thanks to our multicultural community, the City of Stirling is now a Guinness World Records ® record holder. As part of annual Harmony Week celebrations in March, the City challenged the Guinness World Records ® for the most nationalities in a drum circle previously held by a Canadian not-for-profit group. Needing to rally more than 61 nationalities to take the title, the City smashed that previous record with a grand total of 77 nationalities in a drum circle on Friday 15 March. More than 100 people kept the beat for the required five minutes of continuous drumming at the Mirrabooka Town Square on what was a picture perfect day. All up, it was an amazing result for a wonderful event that highlighted the incredible diversity of our community.

Balga Ward: Balga Dianella* Mirrabooka Nollamara* Westminster

Mark Irwin Mayor

Councillor David Boothman JP Ph: 0419 047 224 david.boothman@stirling.wa.gov.au

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:

Councillor Keith Sargent Ph: 0402 202 149 keith.sargent@stirling.wa.gov.au

Mirrabooka Community Centre – Dryandra Reserve Refurbishment of the centre’s clubroom is now complete, which included a revamp of the function area, canteen, storage area, change rooms and toilets. Stirling City Centre Set to create a vibrant and accessible urban centre in and around Innaloo, the exciting Stirling City Centre project would ultimately deliver Perth’s second CBD. Stage one of the project involves construction of the Stephenson Avenue extension and a new freeway interchange. The project would provide for a mix of residential and commercial opportunities as well as a town centre that includes the $750 million Westfield Innaloo redevelopment as well as shops, cafes and alfresco dining. See Page 7 for details about the City’s recent drop-in day where residents stopped by to find out more about the project. Osborne Bowling Club (Tuart Hill) Upgrade works to improve sborne o ling lub (Tuart ill) Upgrade works to improve accessibility at the club including renovation of the internal toilets are now complete. accessibility at the club including renovation of the internal toilets are now complete.

Robinson Reserve Master Plan (Tuart Hill) Stage one improvements are continuing at the reserve with a new public toilet constructed, new irrigation works going ahead and development of the new children’s playground underway. The playground is set to offer lots of fun activities for youngsters including rope climbing, a basket swing and natural play areas. The project will also deliver a new barbecue and picnic area, shelters with seating, an improved path network and a new basketball/netball half-court. Stirling Leisure Centres – Herb Graham Mirrabooka Upgrades to improve the look and condition of the centre’s major and minor stadiums, foyer, and mezzanine are now complete. Installation of a lift connecting the major hall to the mezzanine and viewing area is set for completion soon. Improvements to the centre have attracted interest from the East

Doubleview Ward: Churchlands Doubleview* Innaloo Wembley Wembley Downs Woodlands

Councillor Stephanie Proud JP Ph: 0411 070 793 stephanie.proud@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor Elizabeth Re Ph: 0419 913 988 elizabeth.re@stirling.wa.gov.au

Hamersley Ward: Balcatta* Carine Gwelup Hamersley Karrinyup* Stirling*

Councillor Karlo Perkov Ph: 0447 904 714 karlo.perkov@stirling.wa.gov.au

Lawley Ward: Coolbinia Dianella* Nollamara* Menora Mt Lawley Yokine*

Cr Andrew Guilfoyle at a Baby Rhymetime session

Vale Councillor Andrew Guilfoyle A champion for the community,

Councillor Joe Ferrante Ph: 0418 891 274 joe.ferrante@stirling.wa.gov.au

Association, Hamersley Habitat Community Garden and Karrinyup Rotary. During his career, Cr Guilfoyle was a respected psychologist and associate professor at Edith Cowan University and served as a chairman at West Coastcare. A genuine friend to the community, Cr Guilfoyle’s passion and drive to make the City of Stirling a better place will be missed. To recognise Cr Guilfoyle’s efforts on council and in the community, the City is working to have a local reserve named in his honour.

Hamersley Ward Cr Andrew Guilfoyle passed away in February. Known for his thoughtful and friendly nature, the father of three was elected to council in 2013 and was re-elected in 2017. With a passion for sustainability and making our suburbs more liveable, Cr Guilfoyle advocated for many City projects including tree planting initiatives and the Living Green Schools program. He was also a keen supporter of local volunteer groups, sports clubs and community groups such as the Gwelup Progress

Councillor Suzanne Migdale Ph: 0429 469 660 suzanne.migdale@stirling.wa.gov.au

Osborne Ward: Balcatta* Glendalough Joondanna Osborne Park Stirling* Tuart Hill

Councillor Giovanni Italiano JP Ph: 0419 240 655 giovanni.italiano@stirling.wa.gov.au

Councillor Adam Spagnolo Ph: 0419 043 174 adam.spagnolo@stirling.wa.gov.au www.stirling.wa.gov.au

Perth Eagles basketball team and the club now calls court one their home ground.

Government and a $65 million funding commitment from the Federal Government.

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