What made the news in Cockburn - 8-14 May 2021
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Thursday, 13 May Authorized inquiries into three Local Governments, including Cockburn, have been tabled in Parliament. opens in a new window The review recommended that the City conduct a review of Governance and training for Elected Members and Executive.
Wednesday, 12 May The City of Cockburn was named joint Platinum Waterwise Council of the year, alongside the City of Bayswater, by Water Minister Dave Kelly. opens in a new window This award recognises the City as a leader in water efficiency, acknowledging our demonstrated achievement in best practice water management.
The second stage of major works to transform a 3km stretch of Jandakot Road into a safer contemporary four-lane carriageway has begun. opens in a new window A symbolic sod-turning was held on site to herald the next major stage to replace the congested two-way rural road and increase safety for motorists along the 1.3km between Solomon Road and Berrigan Drive.
New, innovative ballot-style bins have been installed in Port Coogee to encourage smokers to recycle cigarette butts. opens in a new window The bins pose a question, which can be “answered” by disposing of cigarette butts, which are then sent to TerraCycle for recycling.
The State Government introduced legislation to rezone 34 hectares of the Beeliar Wetlands from a Primary Regional Road reserve to a Park and Recreation reserve. opens in a new window
There was a serious crash between a car and a truck on the Kwinana Freeway near Jandakot on early on Wednesday, 12 May. opens in a new window Two people were rushed to hospital.
Monday, 10 May Charges have been laid against the owner of a dog that attacked two other dogs in Spearwood. opens in a new window