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After months of collaboration and planning, the Concept Plan for the enhancement of the Boddington Caravan Park has been adopted by Council. This marks a significant milestone in the project to revitalise the existing park, and establish new accommodation options in Boddington.

It's time to influence the identity of the Community Gym by casting your vote for its name. After considering a number of excellent suggestions, we've narrowed it down to the top four options.

Come and say hello to Councillors and Shire staff at the Community Markets on 15 October. This is a fantastic opportunity to stay informed about project updates, ask questions, and engage directly with your local representatives. Stay in the loop about the latest developments, projects, and initiatives happening in our Shire.

The Shire is happy to announce that it has secured $50,000 funding through the WA Bicycle Network Grants program for the Club Drive Shared Path project. The 430m construction project will complete a critical link in the Shire’s path network, providing a connection between the current path on Club Drive and Hakea Road.

A splendid day unfolded at Hotham Park, where musical instruments filled the air, and children danced on the grass. Don't forget to mark your calendar: Better Beginnings Storytime takes place every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am in the Boddington Library.

Applications for Round 2 of the Community Grant Program for 2023-24 open on 2 October 2023. The Application Form and Guidelines are available to download from the Grants page on the Shire’s website.

Calling all amateur photographers! It’s time to pick up your camera. Wander, explore, and experience the moments that capture the beauty and spirit of our community.

The revitalisation of the Boddington Tennis Courts has begun. This revitalisation includes an upgrade to the tennis court surfaces and the replacement of the tennis nets. It's expected that the project will be finished by Friday 6 October.

The installation of the Niche Wall at Quindanning Cemetery, which has been eagerly awaited due to numerous requests, is scheduled for completion by the second week of October. This will offer families a dedicated location to inter the ashes of their loved ones at Quindanning Cemetery.

It’s time to start thinking about who is doing amazing things in our local community! The Community Citizen of the Year Awards gives us the opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of individuals and groups who are engaged and committed to our local area. Whether they are a nominee or recipient, we can all celebrate their outstanding contribution, because we’re all part of the story.

Time to dust off those bathers, it's nearly pool time! The Boddington Swimming Pool will reopen for the 2023-24 season at 1pm on Sunday, 15 October. Thankyou to Matt and Dylan from Contract Aquatic Services for undertaking pre-season preparation.

Scribblers Festival celebrates storytelling in all its forms. Each year 15,000 feather shaped bookmarks are hidden in the children’s and young adult section of libraries across Western Australia. Boddington Library is one of 159 participating libraries, so head into the Library to borrow a book and see if you are a lucky winner. Feather finders have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes while fuelling a love of reading.

At the close of the nomination period for the Local Government Elections, one nomination was received for four vacancies, being Eugene Smalberger. An extraordinary election will be held by the end of February 2024, to fill the remaining vacancies.

The sun was out, and there were feathers and leaves to find! The new toddler playground was a big hit for the scavenger hunt. What better way to explore the new playground than with a treasure hunt?

A beautiful sunny morning for teddy bear stories and songs, T-Rex’s and favourite toys.

With a number of sporting clubs and community groups indicating desire to create the most welcoming environments for their members, the Shire is set to launch the Inclusive Clubs Series to equip community groups and sporting clubs with a range of e-resources. Following a number of recent AGMs, this is an ideal time to check your community group and sporting club details are current with the Shire. To remain updated, email your groups’ contact details (email and phone number) for the President, Secretary and Treasurer roles to shire@boddington.wa.gov.au

The transformation of the old pavilion into a community gym is underway. - Ceiling installation completed - Preparation for bathroom facilities commenced - Gym equipment ordered - Flooring ordered

Jemma has been nominated as a Community Champion for her dedication to the Boddington District High School P & C. Jemma is currently the President of the P & C and has been instrumental in the fundraising efforts of the P & C along with her committee.

We're excited to announce the Toddler Playground at Hotham Park is NOW OPEN! A safe play zone for your little ones, complete with soft play zones, cooling shade sails, and endless fun. Bring your busy toddlers and let them explore this wonderful space.

The Shire of Boddington has been recognised as one of the top 20 best practice Local Governments in Western Australia for financial reporting and controls. This achievement acknowledges the performance of Shire across a number of criteria including the timely preparation for audit, high quality financial reporting, and maintenance of good financial management controls.

Boddington District High School students have enthusiastically revitalised six bicycles, which they have now generously presented to the Shire of Boddington. These bikes will find a new home at the Boddington Youth Centre.

Dress Up day for Book Week 2023 ‘Read, Grow and Inspire’. The children at Better Beginnings enjoyed a Dress up Day on Thursday. Book Week encourages young children to develop a lifelong love of books, with dressing up helping to bring the books to life.

The Shire of Boddington is pleased to announce significant progress in its Aged Care Accommodation project. Following a careful review of three potential sites for a new Residential Aged Care facility, the Shire, in collaboration with specialists in the industry, has identified and secured the necessary land to progress the project within the Hospital precinct and adjacent to the Independent Living Units (ILV’s).

The Boddington sign on the Albany Highway will soon light up, with a stunning light installation scheduled for early September.

Boddington is set to benefit from new rapid EV (electric vehicle) chargers, after being awarded $17,513 by the WA State Government as a contribution to install two EV charging stations in the town centre.

Winter grading, a crucial aspect of road maintenance and preparation, is currently in full swing and is showing good progress. The efforts of the road maintenance teams have yielded positive outcomes. The wet weather continues to provide challenging conditions, with a significant amount of grading scheduled.

Shire of Boddington residents are invited to submit suggestions for the official name of the Boddington Community Gym. During planning ‘Boddington Community Gym’ has been a working title and a permanent name is needed ahead of the facility opening later in 2023-24.

Boddington Community Wellbeing Plan Survey What is in this survey? The Boddington Health & Wellbeing Survey covers three main areas of interest to the Boddington Community Wellbeing Plan committee: • Community perceptions of local alcohol, other drug, mental health and suicide related issues. • Understanding of what alcohol and other drug [AOD], mental health [MH] related services would be/are accessed by community • Strategies to address these issues that would be supported by the community. .

The planning for increased vibrancy and functionality of key components of the Boddington Townsite is now complete.