Public Notices and Community Service Announcements

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise widespread preparations are being undertaken in response to forecast weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the Department of Communities are currently setting up an evacuation centre at the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Stadium.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that a majority of City facilities including those in Mullewa will be closed from Friday 27 March until they are safe to reopen. The following facilities will close at 12pm Friday 27 March: • Geraldton Civic Centre • Geraldton Visitor Centre • Meru Waste Management Facility Meru Waste Management Facility may close earlier if an amber alert is announced by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Geraldton Airport is expected to close in the afternoon or early evening of Friday 27 March - further details will be provided when available. All those flying are encouraged to check with their airlines for flight information.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to provide the following update on rubbish collection services.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise in preparation for the forecast weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Narelle sand and sandbags will be deployed this morning, Thursday 26 March at the following locations.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise due to more residents undertaking clean ups before the cyclone Narelle the Meru Waste Management Facility is experiencing higher numbers of vehicles than usual.

Pursuant to Regulation 38A & 38B of the Bush Fires Regulations 1954, the City of Greater Geraldton gives written notice that undertaking grain harvesting activities shall have the following conditions.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise median island works on the Brand Highway between Broadhead Avenue and Glendinning Road are scheduled to begin today, Monday 23 March 2026 and will take approximately ten days to complete.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise a section of the Greenough River Walk Trail is currently closed until further notice due to a recent change in land ownership, which has affected access.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise road works will begin on Monday 23 March 2026 on the following roads:

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that the following footpaths will be renewed:

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that road renewal and associated works will be undertaken on 2.1km of Nangetty-Walkaway Road in Ellendale.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that road resurfacing and associated works will be undertaken on Thames Drive between Severn Close and Rother Road.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise remediation works to the tracks and trails in the Chapman River Regional Park are scheduled to begin today, Thursday 12 March 2026, and will take approximately three weeks to complete.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that the Geraldton Aquarena including the Café will be temporarily closed to the public from Monday 16 March to approximately Tuesday 7 April 2026.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise in accordance with Clause 4, Part 2, Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulation 2015, that it proposes to make a new Local Planning Policy and amend four existing Local Planning Policies, and invites submissions from anyone who may have an interest.

The City of Greater Geraldton advises that rabbit baiting in several local areas will soon commence as part of the annual Integrated Rabbit Control Program.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise in accordance with Clause 4, Part 2, Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulation 2015, that it proposes to make a new Local Planning Policy and amend four existing Local Planning Policies, and invites submissions from anyone who may have an interest.

The City of Greater Geraldton is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from community groups, sporting clubs, or non-commercial operators interested in activating the former Spalding Park Tennis Club clubrooms and courts, located at 490 Chapman Road, Bluff Point for community use.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that road renewal and associated works will be undertaken on Goulds Road north of the Rudds Gully Road intersection in Narngulu.

The following Groups are seeking representatives from Organisations and Community Members to be appointed to their Reference and Working Groups of Council.

Public Notice of Council Meetings 2026

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise there will be temporary changes at the Geraldton Aquarena to allow for refurbishments to the facility’s ventilation system.

The City of Greater Geraldton is encouraging local fishers to use the yellow ‘Reel It In’ bins located in the Chapman River Estuary for the safe disposal of fishing tackle waste.

Results of Election for City of Greater Geraldton

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 (s4.77); this is the result of the election of Deputy Mayor for the City of Greater Geraldton, conducted on 21 October 2025.

Members of the Public are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held in the City of Greater Geraldton’s Chambers, 63 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 4.00pm.

The City of Greater Geraldton is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillors as listed below:

In accordance with regulation 19D of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, the City of Greater Geraldton hereby gives notice that at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 24 June 2025, the Strategic Community Plan 2025-2035 was adopted.

In accordance with s.5.29 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Greater Geraldton hereby gives public notice of the Annual Meeting of Electors.