When I look back across Council's achievements this year, I see an enormous commitment to the betterment of our community for everyone.
Through design and development of big-ticket items like our planned Eaton Skatepark or renovation of the Eaton Bowling Club (kick-started with funding from the state government) to our smaller grass-roots but consistent contributions through annual community grants, ongoing free events and environmental projects, we're having a positive impact in all kinds of areas.
And that is satisfying indeed.
Following extensive community consultation, a plan for the future development of facilities in Dardanup has been adopted and we are now working through a budget process to accommodate priorities outlined in that document.
A similar process is now underway to secure a vision for Burekup as well.
Great progress has also been made over the past year on planning for our most significant projects - WA's newest city Wanju and the Waterloo Industrial Park, now taking into account changes made by Main Roads WA to the next stage of its Bunbury Outer Ring Road.
Design work will also progress on the new Eaton Library and co-located Shire of Dardanup Administration Centre, to complement the Eaton Fair Activity Centre expansion plans.
Our new chief executive officer, André Schonfeldt joined us in March this year and comes to us from the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.
He brings with him a wealth of experience in planning and corporate services and will lead the Shire's 2050 Visioning Project which is commencing early next year.
I look forward to updating you on our progress towards planned projects for 2020.
Merry Christmas from Councillors and Staff and the Shire of Dardanup.
May you enjoy a peaceful and safe festive period.
