Comment sought on naming the Ashfield fishing platform
The Town of Bassendean is seeking public comment for the proposed naming of the fishing/viewing platform at the bottom of the French Street steps in Ashfield, in recognition of local Ashfield resident, the late Mr Roy Hookway, who passed away on 14 August, aged 85.
Mr Hookway was a well-known local and one of our longest serving residents of Ashfield having purchased a block in Ashfield Parade in 1953 for £250. He made a significant contribution to the development of Ashfield. In his later years Roy was a familiar face walking his dog down along the river where he would always have time for a chat.
The AshfieldCAN raised the request and Council has approved in principle the platform being named the ‘Roy Hookway Platform’ and is seeking public comment on the proposal. A report will be referred to Council at the conclusion of the comment period for a final determination.
Landgate has confirmed the fishing platform has no registered name at present, and supports it being named to assist emergency services attending to any call outs.
Comments are to be received by the close of business on Monday 16 January 2012 and should be addressed to the CEO, Mr Bob Jarvis, Town of Bassendean, PO Box 87, Bassendean WA 6934, or by email.
For further information on this proposal, or on the AshfieldCAN, call Graeme Haggart on 9377 8016.
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan review
At the Town of Bassendean we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible community for all, and we need your help to tell us how to make this happen.
The Town of Bassendean is working on our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan for 2012–2016, and we are seeking your help!
Anyone can be involved and you can help by:
- Completing the survey online; or
- Picking up a copy of the survey from the Bassendean Memorial Library or the Customer Service Centre in Old Perth Road; or
- Attending a community forum to workshop the survey results.
You can download our current Disability Access and Inclusion Plan here.
Your feedback is important. An inclusive and accessible community makes life better for everyone.
Hard copies of the survey should be returned to the Town by Monday 30 January 2012. The workshop details will be promoted in early 2012.
For further information contact Graeme Haggart on 9377 8016 or by email.
Battery update and thank you!
The Town of Bassendean collected a colossal 316.3 kilograms of batteries for the period May–August 2011.
By helping to recycle these batteries you are protecting the local environment from heavy metals like zinc, lead, and manganese, as well as avoiding the mining of new steel for new steel products, and preventing these batteries from ending up in landfill.
The elements from the spent batteries are re-used as follows:
| Metal | Reused as |
|---|---|
| Zinc | Galvanising (e.g. streetlights) |
| Manganese | New batteries and steel alloys |
| Steel | New steel products (e.g. rainwater tanks) |
Where to find our drop-off centres
Drop-off centres in the Town of Bassendean are at the Bassendean Memorial Library, 46 Old Perth Road, and the Customer Service Centre at 35 Old Perth Road.
A big thank you to you for your continued support in responsible disposal of household hazardous waste.
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