Community Consultation


Tourism Talent Opportunity - Expressions of Interest

The Shire of Boddington is seeking Expressions of Interests from individuals willing to volunteer as talent to participate in a tourism based photoshoot. The talent acquired will be required to participate in a photoshoot where the final images will be used across any digital and print media in an effort to promote Boddington as a tourism town.

Talent can be:

  • Any experience level. Model experience is not required for this opportunity and all members of the community are encouraged to apply.
  • Any age range
  • Any race
  • Any gender
  • Any group dynamic including singles, couples, families and friends. Talent must be over the age of 18 unless applying as a family group, where any talent under the age of 18 will require written parental consent to participate in the photoshoot.

The photoshoot will be conducted in May-June 2024, at various locations throughout Boddington, including Hotham Park, Hotham River, Ranford Pool, along trails, and more. The locations will be assigned to relevant talent groups and talent will be advised of their location, one week prior to the photoshoot date.

Talent will be required to sign a media release form on the day of the photoshoot to give the Shire of Boddington ownership rights over the imagery. The Shire of Boddington will supply talent with a high resolution copy of up to three images taken during the shoot to thank talent for their participation. This is a volunteer opportunity and talent will not be paid for their time.

The photography company will be choosing and informing talent of the decision based on what best fits the target demographics and photography objectives.

EOI Requirements

Expressions of interest should address the following items:

  • Contact information of the person submitting the application
  • General demographic information of all talent listed in the application
  • Availability throughout the week, including preferred day and times
  • Photograph of all talent listed in the application.

Timeline

23 April 2024 - Applications open

3 May 2024 - Applications close

22 May 2024 - Assessment procedure concludes

Further Information

For further information, please email shire@boddington.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9883 4999. All enquiries will be treated as confidential.

The nomination form asks you to indicate your address, age bracket, gender, and other personal details. This form will be kept confidential and will only be used to assess diverse representation on the chosen talent.

Talent Dynamic*
Please select all of the days and times you (and your group) are available to attend the photoshoot*
Max File Size: 10.00 MB
Allowed File Types: .jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, .png
Which area of the community do you represent?*
 

 


Swimming Pool Future Options Project Reference Group

The Shire is forming a Reference Group to assess the immediate and future requirements of the Boddington Swimming Pool. This initiative will allow ideas and input from regular pool users, to shape recommendations for upcoming Council discussions.

Interested individuals can view the Terms of Reference and Expression of Interest Form via the Shire's website or in-person at the Shire Administration office. Nominations for the Reference Group close on Thursday, 9 May, at 4 pm.

The nomination form asks you to indicate your address, age bracket, gender and other personal details. This information will be kept confidential and will only be used to assess diverse representation on the Group.

The Reference Group will hold at least three meetings during the planning stage of the project. The inaugural meeting is anticipated to occur during the final half of May 2024 and the Group will determine the subsequent meeting schedule.

Gender*
Age Group*
Areas of Interest*
Which sector of the community do you represent?*
Please select the times you are available to attend meetings*
I wish to submit my nomination for the Swimming Pool Future Options Reference Group. I agree to abide by the Terms of Reference for the Group. Upon becoming a member of the Group, I consent to the publication of my name and photograph in Shire publications and other communication material, including social and print media.*
 

 

 


Public Notice: Proposed Permanent Road Closure
Portion of Ashcroft Road, Morts Road and Rogers Bend, Boddington & Marradong

The Shire of Boddington has received an application from South32 Worsley Alumina to ‘permanently’ close a portion of Ashcroft Road, Morts Road, and Rogers Bend in the localities of Boddington and Marradong. The roads are proposed to be closed to allow mining through the area and will be reconstructed by South32 Worsley Alumina to the Shire’s satisfaction, and reopened to the public by the following dates, once mining operations have concluded:

  • Morts Road – 1 January 2026
  • Rogers Bend – 1 January 2029
  • Ashcroft Road – 1 May 2038

Council at its meeting on 25 May 2023 already approved the temporary closure of Ashcroft Road, Morts Road and Rogers Bend for the dates mentioned above, and this will not change under South32 Worsley Alumina’s proposed ‘permanent’ road closure.

South32 Worsley Alumina has applied to ‘permanently’ close Ashcroft Road, Morts Road, and Rogers Bend because key State Government agencies advised that these roads cannot be mined through, unless they are ‘permanently’ closed under the Land Administration Act 1997.

South32 Worsley Alumina has entered an agreement with the Shire of Boddington and confirmed that it will reconstruct and reopen these roads by the dates mentioned above, once mining has concluded in the area. At that time, the Shire will ask the Minister for Lands to re-dedicate Ashcroft Road, Morts Road and Rogers Bend as public roads. South32 Worsley Alumina has confirmed its support for this approach, and the Shire has also received in-principle support of this from relevant State Government agencies.

Although this ‘permanent’ road closure will result in the closure of Ashcroft Road, Morts Road and Rogers Bend for the same period of time as already approved by Council on 25 May 2023, it still needs to be advertised for public comment under Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997.

A plan showing the affected roads can be accessed from the Shire’s website, or can be viewed in person at the Shire of Boddington’s Office, or Library during operating hours. Further information and background to this proposal can also be found in Agenda Item 9.2.4 from Council’s 18 January 2024 Meeting Agenda.

Comments on the application are to be provided in writing by 5:00pm on Friday 3 May 2024 to:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Boddington

PO Box 4

Boddington WA 6390

Or via, shire@boddington.wa.gov.au