Boddington Business Survey
The Shire of Boddington will be conducting a survey of local businesses to gain insights into the crucial intersections of housing, workforce, and economic development within the Boddington community.
The purpose of this survey is to;
- Understand Housing Demand: Identify the housing types most in demand and explore how housing shortages affect local businesses.
- Assess Workforce Needs: Determine challenges businesses face in hiring and the impact of housing availability on workforce retention.
- Identify Economic Barriers: Identify economic obstacles to business expansion, including gaps in infrastructure and community services that need to be addressed.
- Shape Future Policy: Gather insights to guide local government initiatives, inform planning policies, and develop incentives that support community growth.
This survey will provide data-driven insights that can inform the Shire of Boddington's Local Housing Strategy, ensuring that housing, workforce, and business growth are aligned with community needs.
The survey closed on Friday, 21 March 2025.
For more information, contact the Shire office by email at shire@boddington.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9883 4999.
Community Submissions Open for the 2025/2026 Budget
The Shire of Boddington is seeking submissions from the community for items to be considered for inclusion in the 2025/26 annual budget. This input will help inform the development of the budget by ensuring a diverse range of ideas are considered, and resources are allocated in a way that benefits a broad cross-section of the community.
Make a submission online by downloading the form from the Shire website here, and emailing the completed form to shire@boddington.wa.gov.au or complete a hard copy from the Shire Administration or Library.
For more information, contact the Shire office by email at shire@boddington.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9883 4999.
All community groups, businesses and individuals are welcome to make submissions by Monday, 31 March 2025.
Development Application: Proposed Family Day-Care
The Shire of Boddington has received an application proposing a Family Day-Care on the above mentioned properties.
Prior to determining this application, the Shire would like to provide the general public with an opportunity to comment on the proposal.
Should you wish to make a submission on the proposal, your comments (in writing) will need to be lodged within 14 days, by Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Any submissions lodged to the Shire will become public, and may be summarised in an agenda report to Council.
Please note, if no comments are received by the closure date, we will assume that you have no comment you wish to make and the application will be assessed and determined on its merits and without any further consultation.
For more information or queries relating to the proposed application, contact the Shire office by email at shire@boddington.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9883 4999.
Public Consultation Summary: Extending the Private Swimming Pool Safety Barrier Requirements to Excluded Areas
The Shire of Boddington is seeking community input on the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation, and Safety – Building and Energy division's proposal to extend private swimming pool safety barrier requirements to areas currently excluded in local districts. This initiative follows recommendations from the Ombudsman’s 2017 report, which highlighted that excluded areas have a higher risk of drowning incidents, particularly among young children.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under five, with many incidents happening in private swimming pools. In response, Building and Energy reviewed swimming pool safety regulations in Western Australia, resulting in the 2021 Government’s Decision Paper, recommending measures to improve pool safety.
Safety barriers are required for private swimming and spa pools in most areas of WA under the Building Regulations 2012. However, some areas are exempt from these requirements, which include parts of the Shire of Boddington. Areas located outside of the town site and zoned other than residential, rural residential or special use are currently excluded.
Recommendations from the Ombudsman are to remove these exemptions to ensure safety barriers and inspections apply state-wide in an effort to reduce child drowning incidents. This is supported by Building and Energy, however the final decision to extend safety requirements to all private pools will be made by local governments.
For more information, contact the Shire office by email at shire@boddington.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9883 4999.
Have your say by completing our survey, available online here or in hard copy from the Shire Administration or Library.
All community members are encouraged to make a submission by Friday, 4 April 2025.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts and working together on this important safety initiative.