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PG10 - Support local artists at the Fremantle International Street Arts Festival

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Changes to Freo verge services

Events and programs liftout

What’s happening in your suburb

COMMUNITY SAFETY

THE FREO WAY

PROTECT. GUIDE. RESPECT

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DATESfor your diary

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Handy City numbersHave a query and not sure who to call? Here’s a list of our most commonly requested contact numbers:

Customer service 08 9432 9999Fremantle City Library 08 9432 9766Fremantle Leisure Centre 08 9432 9999Parking after hours 08 9432 9860Community safety & rangers 1300 360 666Fremantle Visitor Centre 08 9431 7878

Keep in touch with your City

Emergency servicesFire & emergency 000Western Power 13 13 51Water Corporation 13 13 75Police (non-emergency) 13 14 44

Receive your rates onlineDo your part for the environment and make your life easier by registering to receive your future rates notices electronically- either by email or BPAY.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/erates

To report graffiticontact the City on 08 9432 9999 or graffiti@fremantle.wa.gov.au

March 2017Finance, policy, operations and legislation committee meetingWednesday 8 March

Ordinary council meetingWednesday 22 March

April 2017Planning committee meetingWednesday 5 April

Greenwaste collectionArea A - Monday 3 April Area B – Monday 10 April

Finance, policy, operations and legislation committee meetingWednesday 12 April

Fremantle International Street Arts FestivalThursday 13 – Monday 17 April

ANZAC Day Dawn ServiceTuesday 25 April

Ordinary council meetingWednesday 26 April

May 2017Planning committee meetingWednesday 3 May

Library advisory committee meetingWednesday 10 May

Finance, policy, operations and legislation committee meetingWednesday 10 May

Bulk waste bins available at City operations centreSaturday 20 – Sunday 21 May

Ordinary council meetingWednesday 24 May

Fremantle Heritage FestivalFriday 26 May – Monday 5 June

June 2017Planning committee meetingWednesday 7 June

For more important dates and events, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au

Find more helpful contact information on the back of this newsletter.

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Welcome to the autumn edition of Pulse.It’s been a busy few months in our port city with lots of great summer festivals, the success of our first One Day in Fremantle event and progression of the Kings Square cultural precinct redevelopment. It’s shaping to be a very big year for Fremantle as a city and for us as your local government.

At the time of writing this, the City of Fremantle and the Fremantle Football Club (FFC) are close to finalising an agreement which will see the FFC surrender its head lease of Fremantle Oval back to the community.

Securing the head lease back into community hands will pave the way for redeveloping the precinct into a premier community and sporting hub, which has been identified as one

of the top priorities for Fremantle’s continued revitalisation as part of the City’s Port City Priorities – Oval to Ocean campaign (read more about this on page 6).

If successfully concluded, it will also provide an opportunity for the City to temporarily relocate Kings Square-based staff to the Fremantle Oval offices while the Kings Square cultural precinct development is underway until at least 2019 (read more about this on page 6).

This is a great outcome for the Fremantle community, for ratepayers and the City of Fremantle, providing major cost savings over alternative options for our temporary location. Reaching this agreement will also allow us to progress the catalytic Kings Square development and minimise the impact of our community service changes as much as possible.

After many months of event planning and extensive media coverage, I was delighted to see so many of you come out to enjoy our One Day in Fremantle event on Saturday 28 January. It was a fantastic and inclusive celebration and I thank the Fremantle community for their support over the last few months.

There’s a lot of change happening in Freo and here at the City of Fremantle, so I encourage all residents to read this magazine, subscribe to our e-newsletters, register for community engagement updates through My Say Freo and follow us on social media to keep updated on these important changes.

Philip St John - CEO

From the CEO

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NEWS AND DEVELOPMENT

Freo welcomes largest cruise ship to Australia

The Freo Way Protect. Guide. Respect

Freo visitors were treated to the arrival of the largest cruise ship to ever enter Australian waters, when the Royal Carribean’s Ovation of the Seas sailed into town in December.

Recap its epic arrival in our time lapse video at fremantle.wa.gov.au/ovation

The City’s new guide to community safety in Fremantle

Have you seen our new-look community safety team? With highly visible uniforms and an expanded presence throughout the Fremantle city centre and outer suburbs, they are here to help keep Freo a safe, peaceful and enjoyable place at all times.

The new uniforms and vehicle branding form part of the City’s new The Freo Way – Protect. Guide. Respect campaign which includes an expanded community safety team with extended support hours every day between 7.00 am-9.00 pm, a new ‘community concierge’ for High Street Mall and Kings Square (also supported by the Fremantle BID and local property owners) and an

enhanced patrol presence in the city centre and outer suburbs. The initiatives are guided by The Freo Way – Protect. Guide. Respect code of conduct; a refreshed way of encouraging visitors, residents and businesses to look out for each other and the Fremantle community.

Find out more about our new approach to community safety at fremantle.wa.gov.au/communitysafety

Did you know the community safety team can help:• find lost pets• provide advice on pet responsibility

including microchipping and pound services

• top up dog poo bags in local parks• manage the use of our parks and

reserves between park visitors, sporting clubs and dog owners

• investigate dog attacks

• patrol our beaches and work closely with the Royal Life Saving Society to respond to shark sightings

• investigate illegal waste dumping in your area

• work in partnership with Fremantle Police to patrol the city centre and outer suburbs to ensure the safety of the community

• attend as first responders to low level anti-social behaviour

• provide CCTV footage of required incidents to the police

• investigate complaints of illegal camping

• report graffiti to be removed• manage traffic issues• provide directions to tourists• provide assistance to those in

genuine need and liaise with local support services

• ensure buskers and chuggers are respectful of noise levels and local businesses.

Operating hoursMonday-Sunday 7.00 am-9.00 pm

Know your local police numbersTo speak to the Fremantle Police call 131 444 (for attendance) or 000 (in an emergency).

The Freo Way by numbers in the last 6 months• Answered 3 173 calls for

assistance from the public• Helped 541 tourists

When you see the distinctive yellow vest, feel free to chat to our team with your questions or concerns or call on 1300 360 666.

Well done to the library

Well done to our Fremantle City Library staff who were recognised nationally at the Go Digi National Year of Digital Inclusion Awards for their work with digital literacy in the local community. The library was joint winner of the Network Partner Award for its community achievements including 23 000 computer sessions, 60 technology sessions and assistance with technology queries, plus being one of five public libraries in WA offering the CoderDojo coding for kids program.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/library

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There have been a few #smallfreowins at South Beach lately thanks to our parks staff and dedicated community groups! Works include new turf, levelling of sand to improve beach access, new fencing to protect the trees in the Wilson Park overflow area and refurbishment of the automatic dog water bowl at the dog beach.

Special thanks to the Friends of Fremantle Beaches for their great help with dune restoration works!

The City is also reviewing community facilities at South Beach to plan for future upgrades. Watch out for more updates on this.

Agendasand minutes

Find 2017 council and committee meeting dates, agendas and minutes at fremantle.wa.gov.au/agendas

Fremantle Town Hallworks progressingFremantle Town Hall heritage conservation works are nearing completion with additional works now underway in some of the less accessible areas that were in worse condition than expected.

The additional works are making use of the scaffolding equipment already in place and include the conservation of the facades and tower to make them structurally sound. Works are expected to be completed in mid-2017.

Find out more about the project at fremantle.wa.gov.au/townhall

New Freo Breeze in town Fancy a Big Bash T20 cricket match at Fremantle Oval? The City has welcomed a proposal for a new team called ‘Freo Breeze’ to be based at Fremantle Oval; a vision led by some passionate Fremantle people who have made a formal approach to Cricket Australia. The proposal complements the City’s plans to redevelop the Fremantle Oval precinct into a centre of sporting excellence to bring colour and vibrancy to the area all year round.

Find out more on the Fremantle Breeze website freobreeze.com

Move over MANY 6160 and make way for MANY 2.0! With the Kings Square cultural precinct redevelopment getting underway soon, the dynamic retail collective housed in the old Myer building has found a new home. From March 2017, the eclectic pop-up with a difference is bringing new life to the old Spotlight building on Adelaide Street, aswell as creative off-shoots at the former police station on Henderson Street and a warehouse space in North Fremantle. The City has contributed $35k to help with relocation and fitout costs to keep this fantastic initiative alive and well in Freo.

Find out more on the blog at fremantlestory.com.au

MANY on the move

Fremantle Council position on Perth Freight Link

With increased coverage recently on the Perth Freight Link, a proposed Roe 9 tunnel and Roe 8 activity leading up to the state government election, the City reiterates its long-standing position of not supporting the Perth Freight Link (PFL) in its current proposed form. The City favours the development of a new second harbour south of

Fremantle as a long-term solution to Perth’s growing container freight and traffic congestion issues and has requested further clarification on the Roe 9 proposal be made available to the broader community.

For more information on council’s position, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/pfl

South Beach spruce up

Summer festivals a great successA big thank you to everyone who came down to support the City’s first One Day in Fremantle event on Saturday 28 January! Over 15 000 people came together on this sunny afternoon at the Esplanade to celebrate our country with each other – and what a celebration it was. We’ve received a lot of wonderful feedback and will now review the event to help plan for the future.

The first Falls Music and Arts Festival in downtown Freo was also a great success with 15 000 music lovers enjoying a unique urban festival format that allowed patrons to use pass-outs to engage with surrounding businesses.

To find out what’s on in Freo, visit fremantlestory.com.au

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Oval and ocean development priorities for Fremantle

Are you keen to see Fremantle’s South Quay transformed from a massive temporary carpark into a world-class commercial and tourism precinct? How about turning the Fremantle Oval precinct into a premier community and sporting hub?

The City has identified these two priority projects; the redevelopment of the Fremantle Oval precinct and the southern side of Fremantle Port (South Quay) as key tourism, development and employment opportunities as part of the City’s Port City Priorities - Oval to Ocean campaign.

Both projects involve upgrading currently underutilised areas of state government owned land parcels and require a collaborative effort from state government, private sectors and the Fremantle Council to bring them to life.

At the time of writing, the City is finalising negotiations with the Fremantle Football Club which will see the head lease returned to the community, paving the way for the redevelopment of the Fremantle Oval precinct.

City building design

Watch our council meeting updates

Concept designs and schematic planning for the new City building is well underway and expected to be considered by council in March 2017.

The draft schematic design will be available for viewing at this time at mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au

Want to know what happens at Fremantle Council meetings? We produce a short video once a month after the ordinary council meeting to help those who can’t make it to the meeting catch up on the latest updates and decisions. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/communication to view updates from Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt.

Council meetings on the move

Following the relocation of City staff from Kings Square, we are expecting to take council and committee meetings ‘on-the-road’ to the suburbs. This is anticipated to begin towards the end of the year, with possible locations currently being investigated including North Fremantle Community Hall.

Myer and Queensgate sitesThe development application for the redevelopment of Myer, Queensgate and the Queensgate carpark site was approved by the Joint Development Assessment Panel in February 2017. Demolition and construction works are expected to begin on these sites by mid-2017.

Fremantle City Library changesYou may notice some changes within the library as we prepare for our move from Kings Square later this year. Your patience during this time is appreciated, and be sure to talk to library staff or follow the Fremantle City Library Facebook page for updates.

For more information on the Kings Square project, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/ksp

Temporary relocation to Fremantle OvalAt the time of writing, the City is finalising negotiations with the Fremantle Football Club to return the head lease to the community. If successful, it is our intention to relocate City staff temporarily to Fremantle Oval offices until the completion of the Kings Square redevelopment.

Public space masterplan designs and community consultationThe draft public realm masterplan is expected to be considered by council in April 2017. This masterplan will guide development of public spaces and linkages in and around Kings Square including things like landscaping, lighting, public art, street furniture and a new children’s playground in Kings Square. It will then be released for public comment and wider community consultation.

As part of the redevelopment of the Kings Square precinct, several trees on the eastern side of the square are being prepared for relocation to the western side so you may notice some works happening over the coming months. The Moreton Bay Fig trees in Kings Square and around the city centre are also being monitored due to their declining health (see article on page 7). The City intends to keep these trees as part of the Kings Square redevelopment, subject to their condition.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/portcitypriorities

Kings Square cultural precinct redevelopment update

mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au

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YOUR COMMUNITY

We understand how important waste services are to our community and how important it is to have safe, clean and attractive verges in Freo.

With this in mind, we’re reviewing the way we manage residential verges. This includes looking at how bulk and green waste is collected and recycled, our verge maintenance program (including mowing) and the provision of mulch.

This financial year’s bulk waste (junk and whitegoods) verge collection took place in September 2016. A second collection is not scheduled for the remainder of the 2016-17 financial year so if you do have bulk waste on your verge please remove it ASAP.

If you have junk and whitegoods you want to remove from your property, please take it to the City’s operations centre (Knutsford Street) on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May, where free bulk waste bins will be available.

If any of your waste can be recycled, you can also bring it to the City’s recycling hub at the operations centre which is open every weekend between 8.00 am-4.00 pm.

The next green waste verge collection is scheduled for April 2016.

The dates for the 2017-18 financial year waste collection will be distributed in the Resource Recovery calendar in June 2017.

Since 2008 the City has been monitoring the health of our beloved Moreton Bay Fig trees, especially those located at Kings Square, Esplanade Reserve, near the Fremantle Leisure Centre and at Fremantle train station. Like all things, with age comes a few extra aches and pains and unfortunately the health of these trees is declining. Of particular concern is the ‘Christmas Fig’ tree in Kings Square. The City has been increasingly focused on working to preserve these special trees and has engaged an independent arborist to conduct specialised sampling and testing.The results of these tests are due shortly and over the coming months you will see works around this tree we hope will slow or even reverse the decline.

The City is committed to taking care of our trees and encourages people to report any tree issues on City managed land to info@fremantle.wa.gov.au

We’re reviewing the way we manage Freo’s verges

We love our fig trees

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/waste

Learn how to identify coastal weeds

Find out how to identify common coastal weeds, remove them effectively and improve weed management practises at a practical Volunteers Guide to Coastal Weeds workshop. Supported by Perth NRM and the City of Fremantle, the

workshop will be held on Friday 17 March from 10.30 am-2.00 pm at the North Fremantle Community Centre.

Tickets are $30 per person. To register visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

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Did you know the most common questions about waste and recycling collection days, who your local ward councillor is, property zoning and other City information are all available to you on one online system?

Use our IntraMaps system by entering your residential address in the address search table and using the online system to find the info you need.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/intramaps

Playtime fun at Fremantle Toy Library

Free city centre parking permits for residents

FAQs answered on IntraMapsHave you discovered the Fremantle Toy Library? With an array of toys

and developmental activities for children up to six years, its services are available to residents across the City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle for a small membership fee.

Located at Hilton Community Centre, the toy library is open Mondays and Fridays, 9.00 am-2.00 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.00 am-4.30 pm.

To find out more call 08 9432 9671 or email toylibrary@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Did you know City of Fremantle residents have access to free on-street parking in the Fremantle city centre at the following times:

• Weekdays: 9.00-11.00 am and 3.00 pm-5.00 pm (time limits still apply) and 5.00 pm-1.00 am (no time limit)

• Weekends: 5.00 pm-1.00 am (no time limit) and all day at Beach Street Carpark 12B.

You must have a valid permit which is valid for on-street parking only and not in off-street carparks.

For more information and to apply for your free residents parking permit visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/residentparking or contact the City on 08 9432 9999.

Congratulations to the 2016 winners of the Citizen of the Year Awards: South Metropolitan Partnership Forum (Active Citizenship Award), Michael Pauly (Senior Citizen of the Year Award - pictured far right) and John van der Giezen (Citizen of the Year Award - pictured first right). Thanks for your valuable contribution to our community!

Congrats to our citizens of the year

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PROGRAMS

Your four page

PROGRAM GUIDE to cut out

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Find more events on fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

Our Bunuru (February – March) program is out now and filled with activities and events held at the City’s Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Play scrabble using Nyoongar words at a language class, get crafty or just pop by and

relax in the gardens. Everyone is welcome! Visit the City’s website to view the program and make a booking. Keep a look out for the new Djeran (April-May) program coming soon.

There’s always a stack of school holiday activities in Fremantle to keep the kids entertained! The official school holiday guide lists workshops and classes for kids, special school holiday events and discount coupons for attractions and businesses.

Check fremantlestory.com.au or pick up a copy of the April edition from the City’s leisure centre, library, customer service, visitor centre or The Meeting Place in the coming weeks.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au.au/wacc

EVENTS

This commemorative event is coordinated by the City of Fremantle and Fremantle Memorial Wardens at Monument Hill War Memorial, with all welcome to attend.

Following the service, a march will travel through the streets of Fremantle and along the Cappuccino Strip where a salute will be taken. A short closing

ceremony will be held when the march returns to Esplanade Reserve.

Time and location: Service begins at 5.50 am at Monument Hill in Fremantle.

March begins at 10.15 am, departing from Esplanade Reserve in Fremantle.

Explore dry clay, loom weaving, mandala painting and coding, listen to The Late Night Organ Donors and enjoy chef Nimrod Kazoom’s North African delights.

Time: 6.00-8.00 pmLocation: The Meeting Place,

South FremantleCost: FreeContact: Bookings essential on

08 9432 9676

Meet our Fremantle AmbassadorsHave you seen our Fremantle Ambassadors on the streets of Freo? Say hello to these volunteers who help our visitors experience the best Fremantle has to offer all year round. Look out for them at the Fremantle Visitors Centre in Kings Square seven days a week, near the port greeting cruise ship passengers and roving around key tourism locations with directions, maps and lots of local info!

For more information on the Fremantle Ambassador program, visit visitfremantle.com.au

Find other local groups and activities in the community information database at fremantle.wa.gov.au/info

What’s on at Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

April school holiday guide coming soon

25 April 2017 ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE AND MARCH

26 March 2017 THE WORLD AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Contact: Events on 08 9432 9944 or events@fremantle.wa.gov.au if you wish to lay a wreath.

More information at fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

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EXHIBITIONS

FESTIVALS

26 May – 5 June 2017FREMANTLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL

This annual community event brought to you by the City of Fremantle, explores and showcases the rich history of Fremantle. Now in its 25th year, join the celebration of our distant past and revel in more recent nostalgia.

Time: VariousLocation: Various around FremantleCost: Free and ticketed

13-17 April 2017 FREMANTLE INTERNATIONAL STREET ARTS FESTIVAL

SPAN

More information at streetartsfestival.com.au

More information at fremantlestory.com.au/heritagefestival

4 April 2016 FREMANTLE HOSPITAL UPDATE

7 April 2017 ARTIST TALK: MARKMAKING AND MONO-PRINTING

Every Sunday until end of March SUNDAY MUSIC

25 March 2017 DEFYING GRAVITY: STEVE REICH UNDER THE STARS

8 April 2016 REVEALED ART MARKET

Learn the latest about Fremantle Hospital by Executive Director Paul Forden and Director Joel Gurr. Find out about the hospital’s new service provision and how it fits in as part of the Fiona Stanley Hospitals Group.

Time: 6.30-8.00 pmLocation: Fremantle Town HallCost: FreeContact: Bookings essential on

08 9432 9676

Join artist, teacher and printmaker Bridget Seaton to learn the exciting methods that combine her love of local flora with creating textural monoprints.

Time: 12.00 noon-1.30 pmLocation: Fremantle City LibraryCost: FreeContact: Bookings essential on

08 9432 9676

Enjoy free performances by leading local and touring acts every Sunday until the end of March in the leafy front garden.

Time: 2.00-4.00 pmLocation: Fremantle Arts CentreCost: Free

The music of legendary American composer Steve Reich comes to life as WAAPA’s award-winning percussion ensemble Defying Gravity performs his classics Six Marimbas and Music for Pieces of Wood, joined by master musician Joshua Webster (WA), the sublime vocals of Pippa Lester (WA), and acclaimed WA/Indian composer-performer Tao Issaro.

Time: Doors open at 6.00 pmLocation: Fremantle Arts CentreCost: $24

Filled with paintings, textiles, woven items, artefacts, ceramics, jewellery and more, this is a rare opportunity to buy affordable works by new and emerging artists directly from Aboriginal-owned art centres.

Meet the artists from all over WA and discover the diversity of contemporary WA Aboriginal art.

Time: 10.00 am-5.00 pmLocation: Fremantle Arts CentreCost: Free entry

More information at fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

More information at fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on

Visit fac.org.au for more information.

Visit fac.org.au for more information.

Visit fac.org.au for more information. Visit fac.org.au for more information.

Australia’s biggest and best street arts festival brings performers from around the globe to the streets of the port city for four full days over the Easter long weekend.

Showcasing the world of busking, street theatre, comedy, circus and lots more, get involved in the action and witness world-class acts right on your doorstep. Time: VariousLocation: Various around FremantleCost: Free

SPAN brings together five WA artists whose work reaches out – transitioning across margins which are personal and global, political and geographical.

Comprising work from Susanna Castleden, Olga Cironis, Tanya Lee, Clyde McGill and Andrew Sunley Smith, the works link personal body space, encroach on the neighbours, and consider decisions of travel and where and how we live. Location: Fremantle Arts CentreCost: FreeExhibition runs until Sunday 26 March

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Samson Recreation Centre 44 McCombe Avenue, Samson | fremantle.wa.gov.au/samsonrecreationcentre | 08 9432 9992

TENNIS COURT HIRE

Two outdoor hard courts are available for hire on a casual basis seven days a week. Bookings: 08 9432 9992 or 08 9432 9549.

Seven days a week from 7.00 am–9.00 pm $11.00 per hour (day) or $14.00 per hour (night)

All year round

LADIES NETBALL Monday and Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings (crèche available on Thursdays only)

$50.50 per team per game plus registration/forfeit fees

Mon - Wed - all yearThurs - school term only

SENIORS BADMINTON

Monday and Wednesday afternoons12.30–2.30 pm

$6.80 casual $61.20 for 10 sessions

All year round

HATHA YOGA Mondays 10.00–11.30 am

$11.20 per session or pay by term and get one week free

School term only

SAMSON INCLUSION PROGRAM (DISABILITY)

Tuesdays (indoor soccer)12.00 noon-1.00 pmWednesdays (table tennis and other activities)9.30–11.30 am

$5.00 per session School term only

Fremantle Leisure Centre 10 Shuffrey Street, Fremantle | fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc | 08 9432 9999

HEATED POOLS Summer hours (until 31 March)Monday to Friday 5.30 am–8.00 pmWeekends/public holidays 7.00 am–7.00 pm

Winter hours (1 April–30 September)Monday to Friday 5.30 am–7.30 pmWeekends/public holidays 7.00 am–5.00 pm

$4.50 child (4-17, under 4 free) $6.00 casual adult $54.00 for 10 adult visits $105.00 for 20 adult visits$153.00 for 30 adult visits

Everyday excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day

FITNESS CENTRE Monday to Friday 5.30 am–8.30 pm Weekends/public holidays 7.00 am–6.00 pm

$18.50 casual $166.50 for 10 visits Memberships available from $52.20 per month

Everyday excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day

CRÈCHE Monday–Friday 8.45 am–12.45 pm Saturday 8.15–11.30 am

$4.90 for 1 child $7.20 for 2 children $44.10 for 10 visits

All year round

SWIMMING LESSONS AND SQUADS

Programs include babies, learn to swim - under 5’s and over 5’s, teen programs, adults, special needs and squads.

Subject to availability. Costs vary depending on type and length of program

For more information on swimming lessons and squads visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/flcswimschool

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Celebrate your child’s birthday with the inflatable adventure in the indoor 25m pool or the inflatable crocodile in the outdoor 50m pool.

Saturdays 1.00–5.00 pm Sundays 11.00 am–5.00 pm

$125.00 per hour plus entry fees

All year round

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

The outdoor 50m pool inflatable crocodile will be open to the public during the April school holidays.

Weekdays from Monday 10 April–Friday 21 April 2017, between 1.00–3.00 pm.

$2.00 per person, per hour (entry fees apply)

Every school holidays (excluding July and public holidays)

GROUP AND AQUA FIT CLASSES

Refer to the website for the current timetable $12.30 per class or $10.60 concession $110.70 for 10 classes or $95.40 concession

Classes are 50-55 minutes in duration

Get active in Freo

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Group fitness Aquafit

What’s new!

aquafit

BoxFit – Using boxing gloves and focus mitts; stimulate every part of your body with boxing, kicking and resistance work.

Circuit – Participants move from station to station performing various exercises to challenge cardio and strength.

Power pump – A freestyle strength training class with emphasis on proper technique and form. Develop a strong and lean body using easily adjustable barbells.

Cardio sculpt – A low impact cardio workout simultaneously incorporating sculpting exercises using small hand held weights.

Tai Chi – Explore the many health benefits of this ancient practice including improved circulation, balance, strength, digestion, and breathing while leaving you feeling calm and relaxed.

HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training accelerates metabolism by challenging fitness levels so greater fitness results can be achieved. A mixture of cardio and/or weight training exercises are done in 30 second intervals with short breaks in between to maintain heart rate and keep burning calories at an accelerated level during and after class.

Pilates – Focus on deep postural muscles which keep the body balanced and strong.

Yoga – Hatha yoga style to improve flexibility, tone muscles and relax the mind and body through various poses and breathing techniques.

Ezy moves – A fitness circuit especially for older adults to develop strength and improve balance.

Zumba – the Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning, feel it to the core fitness party!

Zumba Gold – Zumba moves designed with the active older adult and beginner in mind.

Shallow – This class is conducted in chest deep water performing anchored, bounce, propulsion and suspended movements. Aqua noodles and dumbbells may be used.

Deep – This class is conducted in deep water, suspended exercises and drills such as cycling, skiing and running movements are performed. Buoyancy belts are available.

AquaROM – Conducted in the program pool, this class is especially suited for those with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and joint injuries. Balance and core stability are challenged while developing range of motion. Equipment may be used for resistance work.

Classes have number restrictions due to space and equipment limitations. Please arrive early and ensure your place in class by booking at the group fitness kiosk.

REBOUND – Bounce your way to health and fitness. A fun, low impact cardio workout with emphasis on core stability and muscle endurance on mini trampolines.

It is recommended that all participants wear good supportive swimwear and bring a towel, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a rashie if required.

Fremantle Leisure Centre is proud to be a

MYZONE facility! MYZONE is an innovative heart rate based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to accurately and conveniently monitor physical activity. It monitors heart rate, calories and time

exercising that converts into MYZONE Effort Points (MEPs) with a focus on rewarding effort rather than fitness. It is the ultimate workout partner.

Visit our website for the most current group fitness schedule fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc

Need a meeting/training room for up to 25 people? Contact us to discuss your requirements on 08 9432 9999.

For more information on MYZONE and how to get your own MYZONE Physical Activity Belt, contact 08 9432 9538.

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YOUR SUBURBSharing our beaches and reserves

Wayfinding signs hit the beach

A friendly reminder to all our four-legged friends and their owners to be respectful of dog-zone signage at our local parks and beaches. Stevens Reserve in Beaconsfield is available to all community members, so please keep your dog on a leash when sporting events are on, clean up after your dog and keep your dog off the cricket pitches and away from the cricket nets at all times.

South Beach is also a popular spot for pooches, with dogs welcome at the dog beach but not in the grassed area where the South Beach Sunset Markets are held.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/dogzones

The rollout of the City’s new-look wayfinding signage is now complete, with 60 signs installed around the Fremantle city centre, South Fremantle and North Fremantle. The custom-designed signage modules provide info on Fremantle’s local tourism attractions, shopping and entertainment precincts, public facilities and more and make it a bit easier to find your way around. The initiative is part of the City’s Economic Development Strategy 2015 – 2020 and is part funded by Tourism WA.

Find out more at fremantle.wa.gov.au.au/wayfinding-signage

Men’s shed goes solar

Nbn is almost here!

Western Power upgrades to improve network

New coat for North Freo dingo

Check out the new solar panels on the Fremantle Men’s Shed’s roof! Be sure to pop in for a visit to learn more about this great community facility.

Most of the City of Fremantle is now in the build preparation and construction stages for Australia’s new broadband network, with nbn services to be ready from mid-2017.

Find out when nbn is coming to your address at nbnco.com.au

Western Power is currently replacing 200 power poles and 15 km of overhead powerlines to improve the network around the City of Fremantle. Works are expected to be completed by July 2017 and may cause interim disruptions.

The famous Dingo Flour sign in North Fremantle has a new coat of paint! The rusted tin cladding was replaced for the first time in December 2016 by flourmill owner Allied Mills, using funding from a state government heritage grant.

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For more information, visit westernpower.com.au

Hilton• New solar panels installed at

Fremantle Men’s Shed site• Concept design developed for

Clarke Street pocket park

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN…

NorthFremantle• Draft North Fremantle foreshore

vegetation management plan open for comment

• Community planting day scheduled for Rocky Bay Reserve

• Northbank foreshore stabilisation planning underway

• Community feedback reviewed on Our Coastal Future project for Port, Leighton and Mosman beaches

• Ongoing dune restoration works on Port and Leighton beaches including brushing, fencing and planting

• Beach signage upgraded• Thompson Road major footpath

upgrade complete• Harvest Road minor footpath

repairs complete• Herbert Road minor footpath

repairs complete

Fremantle CBD• Pruning of overgrown vegetation at

Booyeembara Park• Alma Street traffic calming

implemented• Onslow Street major footpath

upgrade complete• Virginia Ryan Park minor footpath

repairs complete• Fremantle Old Boys’ School

works progressing• Esplanade Reserve toilet

upgrade complete• Fremantle Town Hall restoration

works progressing• Public consultation period to

begin on Kings Square public realm designs

• Monitoring health of several Moreton Bay Figs

• Preparations beginning for transplanting of some trees as part of Kings Square cultural precinct redevelopment

• Installation of new bore and mulch at Esplanade Reserve

• New trees planted for shade at Fremantle Prison Carpark

• Planning for Cantonment Hill stage 1 oval and playground construction

Samson• Lawrence Way

resurfacing complete• Revegetation of tracks at

Samson Park• Bushfire season alert at

Samson Park

White GumValley• Darling Street major footpath

upgrade complete• Samson Street minor footpath

repairs complete• Edmund Street minor footpath

repairs complete• Knutsford Street structure plan

review underway

South Fremantle• South Beach dune restoration

works including brushing, fencing and planting

• Friends of Fremantle Beaches South Beach rehabilitation project ongoing

• Friends of Hollis Park revegetation activities ongoing

• South Beach community facility review underway

• Installation of new fencing at Wilson Park

• Refurbishment of dog water bowl at South Beach

• Attfield Street resurfacing complete

• McLaren Street minor footpath repairs complete

O’Connor• College Corner drainage

works complete

Beaconsfield• Cooke Street reconstruction

complete• The Heart of Beaconsfield

project open for community comment

• Longford Road minor footpath repairs complete

• Hampton Road minor footpath repairs complete

YOUR LIVEABLE

CITY

New trail explores street art scene

Freo is famous for its street art and now you can enjoy it on a new self-guided walking trail! The brainchild of Fremantle story, our newest trail explores the street art in our city, the careers of our local artists and the international contributors to Fremantle’s street art collection.

Visit fremantlestory.com.au/explore

Got some recycling to dispose of that can’t go in your yellow-topped bin? Our Fremantle Recycling Centre is open to residents every Saturday and Sunday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm at the City’s operation centre on the corner of Knutsford and Montreal Streets in Fremantle.

Drop by with your household hazardous waste, including metal, e-waste, batteries, printer cartridges, mobile phones, used motor oil, light globes and polystyrene and chat to City staff on site who can help answer your recycling questions.

Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/recyclingcentre

Leighton Beach has become one of Freo’s most popular beach areas, with limited parking during peak summer and school holiday periods. The City is looking at options to relieve the parking issues experienced by residents, local businesses and beach goers but even

if parking is limited, all visitors are still required to adhere to parking signage at all times to avoid infringements. Leighton Beach is well connected to cycle ways and the train line, so if you can, why not try public transport on your next visit?

Remember your green-topped bin is composted, so only place organic material and general household waste in this bin.

All recycling goes in the yellow-topped bin; place items loosely in the bin, please don’t bag it!

Did you know the majority of bicycle-car collisions occur at intersections as bicycles attempt to merge into traffic while turning right? The safest way to turn right at a busy intersection while traffic is flowing both ways is to use the bicycle hook turn.

The turn involves you turning left instead of right, waiting in the perpendicular lane and then going once the traffic light turns green.

Learn how to do a safe hook turn at fremantle.wa.gov.au/hookturn

Do you know the City has a recycling depot?

Leighton Beach parking under review

Green vs yellow topped bins

Turn safely with a bike hook turn

For handy recycling information including a free smartphone app visit recycleright.wa.gov.au

Congrats to White Gum Valley school Congratulations to our local White Gum Valley Primary School on winning the Recycle Right pallet garden wall for reducing, reusing and recycling at school. Great effort!

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General enquiries info@fremantle.wa.gov.au 08 9432 9999

Community safety 1300 360 666

My Say Fremantle mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au

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Fremantle Visitor Centre visitfremantle.com.au facebook/visitfremantle

Fremantle Leisure Centre fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc

Fremantle Arts Centre fac.org.au facebook/fremantleartscentre

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Sign-up to the My Say Freo community to get involved in our consultations and stay informed. The thoughts you share help to shape Fremantle’s future.

Have your say on our future Visit mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au to get involved.

Look out for our community safety team

When you see the distinctive yellow vest or vehicle, feel free to chat to our team with your questions or concerns or call on 1300 360 666.

Operating hoursMonday-Sunday 7.00 am-9.00 pmTo speak to the Fremantle Police call 131 444 (for attendance) or 000 (in an emergency).

Here’s a snapshot of what you can find on My Say Freo:

• The Heart of Beaconsfield - a community initiative to develop an exciting vision for redevelopment in parts of Beaconsfield.

• Greening Fremantle Strategy – includes projects to improve access to urban green spaces, reduce heat in urban areas and improve green links to help with biodiversity.

• Community sporting facilities review – input will soon be sought from local clubs, associations and the public on changing trends in community activities and participation. Data collected will help with planning to keep up with the growing recreation and sporting needs of local communities.

• The Freo Alternative - the findings for this diverse housing project are now available on the My Say Freo online portal. A draft planning scheme amendment is expected to be available for public input in mid-2017.

Fremantle. Be part of the story survey

Do you love Fremantle’s bars and restaurants, the shopping, festivals and events, arts and tourist attractions?

The City’s place marketing team is looking for your feedback and to sweeten the deal they have some great Freo prizes to win.

Visit surveymonkey.com/r/fremantlestory to complete the survey.