News & Announcements

The City of Kalamunda has welcomed an announcement from the State Government today, advising the proposed sale of State Government land at 30, 34 and 39 Schmitt Road will not proceed. It is intended instead for the site to continue to be utilised as part of the Railway Heritage Trail.

The City of Kalamunda has congratulated the Pickering Brook Heritage Group for its 25-year commitment to preserving local history. City of Kalamunda Mayor, Cr Margaret Thomas, has praised the Group for helping to protect, preserve and value the Perth Hill’s heritage in the lead up to its silver anniversary next month.

For many people, retirement is a time to relax, unwind and spend time on favourite hobby or interest. However for many, retirement can also mean a loss of purpose and reduced social connections, leading to loneliness and isolation.

The City of Kalamunda has recorded a spike in reports of damaged trees on public land including the poisoning of mature trees at Kostera Oval and Jones Road in Kalamunda and Grove and Graelou roads in Lesmurdie.

The City of Kalamunda is offering two, free microchipping and registration (fees apply) sessions in November for sterilised cats and dogs living in the City. The first session on Saturday 16 November will be at Hartfield Park Recreation Centre with a second session at the City of Kalamunda Administration building on Saturday 23 November. Both sessions will run from 9am to 1pm.

As we head into bushfire season, the City of Kalamunda has issued a timely prompt – take five minutes to create your bushfire plan. City officers along with the Kalamunda Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade have been carrying out a hazard reduction program since Autumn, including mitigation burns, fuel load reductions, fire inspections and maintenance of fire breaks.

Newly announced City of Kalamunda Mayor, Cr Margaret Thomas, has pledged to draw on her understanding of the community and its residents to guide Council over her next two-years as Mayor.

Construction works are currently underway on the Roe Highway and Kalamunda Road Interchange Upgrade. On Wednesday 23 October 2019, Georgiou will be undertaking traffic management works on Kalamunda Road. To ensure the safety of our workforce and minimise disruption to road users, traffic management and median works need to take place when traffic flow is at its lowest. As such, this activity will be carried out at night.

As part of the Drug Aware Torchlight Youth Film Festival, the City of Kalamunda’s Youth Services team hosted two free ‘Introduction to Filmmaking’ workshops during the October school holidays.

Two residents have been acknowledged for their tireless dedication to their community and in environment in the September round of the City of Kalamunda’s Local Hero Awards.

The City of Kalamunda took out the Local Government category at the 2019 WA Tennis Industry Awards for its ongoing backing of the sport on Friday 11 October.

Lane closures and a traffic realignment on Kalamunda Road will commence in mid-October 2019. Construction activity will shortly take place in various locations in the vicinity of the Roe Highway and Kalamunda Road Interchange project site, however, the impact on road users and the surrounding community is expected to be limited.

The City of Kalamunda is providing public notice of a repeal of Local Law which will repeal the Shire of Kalamunda Pest Plant By-laws 1979.

Notice is hereby given that two Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda, on: Monday 21 October 2019, commencing at 6:30pm.

Notice is hereby given that two Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda, on: Tuesday 29 October 2019, commencing at 6:30pm.

The City of Kalamunda wishes to advise there will not be a Public Agenda Briefing in October.

Monday 30 September 2019 - Some of our facilities have alternate operating hours.

The City of Kalamunda wishes to advise of a proposed hazard reduction burn off scheduled to happen daily at Ledger Road in Gooseberry Hill between 30th September to 11th October 2019 daily between 7.30am to 4.00pm - subject to weather conditions and resources.

This $86 million Roe Highway and Kalamunda Road intersection project is part of State and Federal Government package of road and rail infrastructure works and is scheduled to commence construction shortly.

The City of Kalamunda is uniquely placed in the Darling Ranges, with the region being renowned for its beautiful Jarrah and Marri forests, walking trails and native flora and fauna. The natural beauty of the region however, significantly increases the area’s risk to bushfire.