Latest Bassendean Briefings

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1 Surrey Street - Curator / Project Manager

The Town of Bassendean seeks to employ a curator on a contract basis for an initial 12 month period, to oversee the implementation of recommendations from the 1 Surrey St Interpretation Plan; based on the buildings at 1 Surrey St, Bassendean i.e. an 1856 Pensioner Guard Cottage and an adjacent 1893 dwelling.

The proposal is to do restoration works on the Cottage and restore the adjacent dwelling to its original configuration, as the interpretative support for the cottage.

The role requires the Curator to seek grant funding and oversee the planning & implementation of the project.

For the full brief click here and for further details please contact Ross Rayson, Manager Community Development, on 9377 8000.

Bassendean Visual Art Awards 2013

Entries close on 16 August 2013, click here for more info!

Strategic Community Plan 2013–2023

The Town has developed a Strategic Community Plan 2013–2023 which was adopted by Council at its meeting on 26 February 2013. The Plan gives voice to the 'visions and aspirations' of the community. View the plan here as either an e-book, or as a pdf.

Landmark Civic Gardens project underway

The Town will be creating a magnificent new entrance to our Town in the form of a civic garden on the BIC Reserve in front of the Bassendean Memorial Library, with its centrepiece being the Town's War Memorial.

This landmark decision was reached with the support of the local Eastern Regional Sub-branch of the RSL, and after community consultation.

The relocation of the War Memorial will provide a focal point for the new civic gardens, better facilities, and access for people with disabilities.

The overall concept has been very well thought through, solves all of the current site's issues, and will allow the War Memorial to be restored to its former 1920s glory.

The project will provide a true pride-of-place for our Bassendean War Memorial in the surrounds of a beautiful civic garden.

Once complete, this is a project our community can be very proud of.

Click here to view a concept drawing and sketches of the plan.

Support Local Businesses

Buy local and save petrol! Click HERE for the Bassendean Business Directory. If you run a local business that hasn't yet registered, click on the link above and then click on 'Register /Subscribe' to take advantage of this FREE service.

Bassendean Economic Development

Click HERE to View the Town's
Economic Development Agenda and Plan

No. 85 Old Perth Road Development

Anticipation is reaching fever pitch with the arrival of these computer-generated images of how the development will look! For more information from the Bassendean Means Business website, please follow this link >>>

I'M ALERT Food Safety Online Training

The Town of Bassendean takes food hygiene within our town very seriously.

All food businesses have obligations and the Town of Bassendean is assisting food businesses to meet these obligations by providing free access to this exciting new training tool.

There is a high demand for training within the food sector. This training will assist food handlers in developing the required skills and knowledge to ensure food is handled in a safe and hygienic manner.

The program is easy to follow, includes an entertaining presentation as well as interactive quizzes. A training acknowledgement form can be printed upon completion and be kept as a part of your staff records.

Click on the image below to go to the training website.

Anzac Day Service 2012
address by Ms Sandra Playle

To view a presentation of this year's Anzac Day Address click on the link below. The Address tells the story of two Bassendean families and the impact that the First World War had on their lives.

Click here to view the presentation >>>

The Story of a Town with strong Foundations for the future

To view a presentation of different aspects of Bassendean’s past history, but more importantly, where the Town is heading into the future click the link below. The presentation showcases some of Council’s programs, local community and service groups, and some of the world-class businesses in the Bassendean industrial area.