Speak Up Devonport | Latest Forum Topics/News Articles

Is CCTV a deterrent? We'd like to know what you think.

admin — 2012-04-13 10:28:08 +1000

In 2010, the Devonport City Council was successful in their application for funding under the Federal Government's Safer Suburbs Program which will allow for an upgrade of the existing CCTV system and provides additional coverage to other areas of the City to meet future requirements.

We're keen to hear your thoughts on CCTV.

Stage 1 due to commence soon

Devonport Administrator — 2012-04-13 09:39:23 +1000

Tenders for Stages 1 & 2 of the Safer Suburbs Program CCTV Project have closed.

Work on Stage 1, which involves upgrading the existing CCTV system, will commence in late April.

Stage 2 is expected to commence shortly thereafter, which will see eleven new cameras installed throughout the CBD, including Formby Road and the Bluff, Fourways and East Devonport CBD.

How effective do you think CCTV is in making people feel safe, scaring off offenders and catching people who commit a crime?

Devonport Administrator — 2012-03-29 11:56:59 +1100

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is widely used as a deterrent to crimes being committed and is also used in the identification of assailants following a crime. We'd love to know how effective you think CCTV is.

Aquatic Centre Closes on Saturday

Devonport Administrator — 2012-03-29 11:13:16 +1100

The Devonport City Council will close the Aquatic Centre this Saturday and construction will begin soon on the $14 million indoor centre.

The pool will be open until the normal weekend closing time of 7.30 pm.

Council General Manager Ian McCallum said while aquatic facilities will not be available for next summer, the future is exciting with the community looking forward to the new indoor year round centre.

“This is the biggest infrastructure project undertaken by council with $10 million of the funding coming from the State and Federal Governments.

“The centre will include the current outdoor facilities as well as a 25 metre eight lane indoor pool, an infant awareness pool, fitness gym, café, change rooms and public toilets.

“This is going to be a terrific facility for the public and is part of Devonport improving facilities to make the city the hub of leisure and sporting activities on the North West Coast.

“Council will keep the public informed with the progress of the centre with the first milestone being the start of construction which will happen in the near future,” Mr McCallum said.
The Devonport City Council will close the Aquatic Centre this Saturday and construction will begin soon on the $14 million indoor centre.

The pool will be open until the normal weekend closing time of 7.30 pm.

Council General Manager Ian McCallum said while aquatic facilities will not be available for next summer, the future is exciting with the community looking forward to the new indoor year round centre.

“This is the biggest infrastructure project undertaken by council with $10 million of the funding coming from the State and Federal Governments.

“The centre will include the current outdoor facilities as well as a 25 metre eight lane indoor pool, an infant awareness pool, fitness gym, café, change rooms and public toilets.

“This is going to be a terrific facility for the public and is part of Devonport improving facilities to make the city the hub of leisure and sporting activities on the North West Coast.

“Council will keep the public informed with the progress of the centre with the first milestone being the start of construction which will happen in the near future,” Mr McCallum said.

Do you have any suggestions on what you would like included in future events?

Devonport Administrator — 2012-03-26 15:13:25 +1100

We're always keen for new ideas!! Tell us what you would like to see included in next year's Devonport Food and Wine Festival!

Do you have ideas and suggestions to improve the Devonport Food and Wine Festival? We would like to hear them!

Devonport Administrator — 2012-03-22 09:30:02 +1100

If you have ideas that can embellish, make it tastier or add have new individual events or concepts to suggest for the Devonport Food and Wine Festival then we'd enjoy hearing your ideas. Speak Up Devonport and help shape the festival of the future!

Devonport Maritime Museum Reconstruction

Devonport Administrator — 2012-03-05 14:14:36 +1100

After much anticipation, work on the Deovnport Maritime Museum extension, incorporating the Julie Burgess Interpretive Centre began on 21 February 2012.

At Council, we aim to keep you up-to-date with the various stages of development through photos, videos and discussion forums.

Head to our image gallery to check out the latest pics from the work site!

Piping of Open Drain and Translocation of Burrowing Crayfish from Sheffield Road

Devonport Administrator — 2012-03-05 14:00:59 +1100

The Devonport City Council is proposing to undertake the proposed action (piping of drain) on Sheffield Road (approx 8km south of Devonport). The proposed action is located within the road reserve and extends from adjacent 197 Sheffield Road to 229 Sheffield Road (approx a 340 metre linear section). The proposed action includes the translocation of burrowing crayfish to an appropriate offset site.

The proposed action is a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. The controlling provisions are Listed Threatened Species and Communities (s18 and s18A).

The relevant documents can be downloaded here!

What do you think of the new addition to the existing Maritime Museum?

admin — 2012-02-24 09:42:32 +1100

After much hard work, demolition of the 1997 extension to the Maritime Museum and the reconstruction of a new addition has begun! So, do you think this was a good move for Council?

Tell us what you think of the Pedestrian Network Strategy for Devonport.

Devonport Administrator — 2012-02-22 12:16:00 +1100

The Pedestrian Network Strategy is open for public comment. Download the document or access it from the Library (right hand side of the page) and let us now what you think about it!

Would you like to see more shade trees in our streets and parks?

Devonport Administrator — 2012-02-21 10:21:55 +1100

Street trees can bean important part of the landscape. They can provide shade in summer, colour in autumn and allow sunlight to filter through in winter.

What are your thoughts on tree planting?

What style of street furniture do you feel is best suited to the City?

Devonport Administrator — 2012-02-21 10:08:53 +1100

Whether you are shopping oir taking a walk around our parks, it's great to have somewhere to rest and absorb the views. We provide seats and benches in various styles.

Traditional street furniture includes: cast frames and timber slates in heritage colours

Contemporary street furniture includes: stainless steel or aluminium frames with red maritimes theme colours. Slates in timber or composite (fibre/plastic)

What sort of landscaping treatments do you feel is best suited to the City?

Devonport Administrator — 2012-02-21 10:06:17 +1100

Landscaping treatments range from traditional plantings to contemporary. When selecting plants, we consider water usage, public safety and minimising vandalism.

Traditional plantings include: rose borders as featured along the railway line at Roudhouse Park, and as perimeter plantings in the nearby car park.

Contemporary plantings include: drought tolerant plantings including strappy leaf plants and ornamental native grasses have been included in recent projects such as Stewart Street and Formby Road.

What do you think about the recent streetscaping projects?

Devonport Administrator — 2012-02-21 09:50:40 +1100

Council has recently completed upgrades of Stewart Street, Formby Road and in East Devonport. We'd like your response to the upgrades to guide us in future designs for the City. Give us your thoughts!

We're interested in how YOU think Devonport City Council is performing!

Devonport Administrator — 2012-02-13 07:32:42 +1100

The Customer Satisfaction Survey is now closed. Thank you to all who participated, we really appreciate it! The results will be posted early next week.

Council values community input, but recognises that sometimes only a few voices are heard!

admin — 2011-11-30 17:21:06 +1100

Devonport City Council is seeking to increase community participation in its decision making processes and has prepared a draft policy on 'community engagement' to increase opportunities for the public to be
informed, involved and heard by the Council.

The draft policy places a greater emphasis on community participation to ensure that community views are heard by the Council. Read the draft Community engagement policy, complete our quick poll and have your say in our Community Engagement discussion forums.

Council seeks your advice on which facilities you are most likely to use at the new Aquatic Centre!

admin — 2011-11-30 07:55:11 +1100

When work on Devonport's new Indoor Aquatic Centre is completed in December 2013, Devonport will be home to one of the most comprehensive indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities equal to any in regional Australia.

We're keen to find out what facilities you're most likely to use at the new Aquatic Centre and how frequently you are likely to use them.

Have a look at the plans and take 20 seconds to complete our quick survey

General Manager talks about access to the outdoor pool for the 2012 summer.

admin — 2011-11-28 15:07:47 +1100

"We are very pleased that the plan's costs have been kept in check and we can now look forward to the construction of another key facility that will further enhance Devonport as the leading sporting, commercial and cultural centre on the North West Coast," Devonport City Council General Manager, Ian McCallum said.

"The health and well being benefits to not only our community but to those along the North West coast will be immeasurable. To hear the excitement in the community about this venture is very reassuring because we at Council want the very best for everyone but realise that these facilities require a great deal of money both in construction and withongoing costs".

To help alleviate some of those costs and to ensure the project runs on time, Council will be forced to close the outdoor facilities for the summer of 2012/2013.

"To ensure we run on time and to make adjustments to the outdoor facility, the builders need access to all areas and unfortunately we have had to make the tough call to close the outdoor pool for the 2012 summer," Mr McCallum said.

Are there any other suggestions on how Council improve the way it engages with the community to assist in Council decision making?

Devonport Administrator — 2011-11-22 12:31:33 +1100

How can we make sure that everybody has a chance to be heard and their interests understood?

Devonport Administrator — 2011-11-22 12:29:08 +1100