News & Announcements

City of Kalamunda media releases and announcements listed below:

19 December 2019

Drive safe, stay safe this festive season

City of Kalamunda residents are being urged to keep each other safe on our roads this festive season with the Mayor launching a pre-Christmas appeal to drivers.

19 December 2019

Annual Report 2018/2019

The 2018/2019 Annual Report is now available on our website.

19 December 2019

Notice of Meeting - Annual General Meeting of Electors

The City of Kalamunda Annual General Meeting of Electors to receive and accept the 2018/2019 Annual Report will be held at the Administration, 2 Railway Road in Kalamunda on Tuesday 4 February 2020 at 6:30pm.

Artist impression of the Kalamunda Community Centre from the South West View

19 December 2019

Contract awarded to deliver Kalamunda Community Centre build

The City of Kalamunda has awarded the contract to deliver the construction of the Kalamunda Community Centre at Jorgensen Park to Pindan Contracting following a competitive tender process. The contract covers the building, car parking improvements and associated infrastructure.

18 December 2019

Local Planning Policy No.26 – Public Art Contributions

Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) held 26 November 2019 resolved to adopt the Local Planning Policy 26 – Public Art Contributions.

11 December 2019

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to All from the City May, Councillors, CEO & all the staff. Bin Collection and some of our facilities have adjusted operating hours over this festive season.

Full sun shining with a bit of clouds in the bottom right

11 December 2019

How to Prepare for a Heatwave

Heatwaves not only affect your daily activities, but can be a serious risk to your health and wellbeing. With the predicted weather in the next few days, please ensure you get prepared and beat the heat following some these tips provided by Red Cross.

11 December 2019

Early Closure: Friday, 13th December 2019

Some of the City facilities will be closing early on Friday, 13th December 2019. Normal operational hours resume on Saturday.

Shot of gum leaves hanging over the tree trunk

28 November 2019

Consultant Advises City to Prune Trees for Public Safety

A small portion of Lemon Scented Gums along Welshpool Road, Wattle Grove, will be pruned to maintain public safety and a number of self-sewn trees will be removed to avoid overcrowding in the coming years.

Road work signage including detour, closed and wrong way.

28 November 2019

Night Road Closure: Kalamunda Road

Between Faye Crescent and Gray Road, Kalamunda on Friday 29 November 2019 and Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 December 2019 8.00pm - 5.00am

26 November 2019

Athletes recognised for outstanding achievements

The City of Kalamunda presented a whopping $14,850 in grants to 70 Kalamunda Sports Stars at an awards reception on Wednesday, 20 November.

Group of people sitting in a circle and putting their hands in the middle

26 November 2019

Nominations Invited – Community Reference Groups for Kalamunda Projects

The City of Kalamunda is calling for nominations for two community reference groups to assist with the development and implementation of key transport and waterways strategies to future-proof the region.

Community and City staff at the Kalamunda Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan launch held at Hartfield Park in Forrestfield on 21 November 2019.

26 November 2019

City launches RAP and lights Hartfield Karla*

The City of Kalamunda has taken an historic step launching its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (2019-2021) to the community at Hartfield Park, Forrestfield, on Thursday 21 November.

25 November 2019

Kalamunda Flowing & Moving Reference Groups Nominations Open

The City of Kalamunda is seeking nominations for the Kalamunda Flowing Reference Group (KFRG) and the Kalamunda Moving Reference Group (KMRG). Each group is seeking nominations to fill five (5) community representative positions. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 20 January 2020.

Five ladies with arms around each-other facing the camera smiling during the Seniors Week 2019 Supper Club event

15 November 2019

City of Kalamunda Celebrates Seniors

The City of Kalamunda’s 2019 Seniors Week celebrations ended with a rousing afternoon of bingo on Friday, wrapping up a jam packed two-week program of events.

Shot from far end of the 50m pool at Kalamunda Water Park showing the swim lanes

14 November 2019

Aquatic facility for the future

The City of Kalamunda will be investigating the needs and options for the provision of a future aquatic facility within the City.

Fire Protection Vehicle accessing bushland via a fire break area

14 November 2019

Bushland Fire Services Access Gates – Prohibited Parking Zone

The City of Kalamunda has issued a timely reminder to residents and visitors that parking in front of all white fire service access gates at reserves and near entrances to national parks is illegal.

13 November 2019

City celebrates back-to-back WA Tourism awards

The City of Kalamunda maintained its winning streak for promoting Perth Hills as a premier tourism destination taking home Gold for the second year at the 2019 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards held at Crown Perth on 9 November.

Stephanie Brokenshire, the 2019 Young Planner of the Year winner speaking at the podium

13 November 2019

City’s young award winner plans for a bright future

The City of Kalamunda congratulates its Strategic Planner and 2019 Young Planner of the Year - Stephanie Brokenshire - for her Planning Institute Australia (PIA) WA award win on Friday, 8 November.

A native flora plant commonly referred to as banksia

8 November 2019

Heidelberg Potential Aged Care Site

The City of Kalamunda has welcomed the State Government’s announcement confirming a preferred location for a new aged care facility in the City. The site, located on the borders of Lesmurdie, Walliston and Carmel, was formerly an orchard and is currently owned by the State Government.

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