News

Updated Wednesday 26 February 2020

Dear Mosman Park residents and ratepayers,  

In late 2019, we started the process of considering options for the future of the Mosman Park golf course. Over the last few months I have heard, loud and clear, from many people throughout the community, how important this natural asset is to
you and me.

In our Town, we are truly blessed to have so much green open space.  We are surrounded by natural beauty on all sides - our parks and reserves, our river and ocean - which are key to why people choose to live here. Our community clubs, groups, associations and volunteers add value beyond measure. In recognition of the support you have expressed for the Mosman Park Golf Club, Council last night offered them a new lease for seven years with the option of a further extension of two
years.

This lease was offered so that the Club can continue to operate and we can engage the community on your priorities for Council in the next ten years. I would like to thank everyone who has contacted Council to share their views, and I am confident that after extensive community consultation – including forming a Community Panel, and consulting all ratepayers and residents over the next twelve months - Council will be able to make an informed decision. This decision will meet community needs, respecting the contribution made by our clubs, volunteers and community groups, and offer maximum opportunity for everyone to enjoy the golf course reserve.  Keep an eye on this website for more updates as they emerge and fact sheets about all pertinent matters before Council.

Best wishes,

Mayor Brett Pollock
Town of Mosman Park

Updated Monday 17 February 2020

A Council Report about the future of the Mosman Park Golf Course will be tabled at our Agenda Forum on Tuesday 18 February 2020 commencing at 6pm in the Council Chambers. 

To read the report and the full agenda for this meeting, click here and the attachments are here.

For information on how to ask a question or make a deputation click here.  

In 18 January's edition of POST Newspapers, Mayor Brett Pollock has put some context around current discussions about the future of the Mosman Park golf course

On Friday 10 January 2020, Mayor Pollock was quoted in an interview with David Cohen of The Post newspaper, where he forecast the beginning of a discussion about the possible future use of the land now occupied by the Mosman Park Golf Club.

To assist our residents, patrons of the club and other interested parties to understand the issues raised in that article, a list of answers for Frequently Asked Questions is listed below.

Begins:

What is happening with the Mosman Park Golf Course?

We invite the community to work closely together with us as we begin to consider the vision for the future use of the land occupied by the Mosman Park Golf Course.

No decisions have been made at this time – a decision will only be made once extensive community consultation has been undertaken.

Has a decision already been made?

No.  After a process of community engagement, the options will be put to a decision of Council.  A decision will only be made after the consultation is complete and community needs are known and understood.

Why is the Town of Mosman Park doing this?

The Golf Club lease will expire in June 2022. We want to explore all viable options available so that we can consider a variety of opportunities for the site for best possible use for everyone.

How are you going to do this?

• In considering these options, we will be seeking community input on how this land should be used. 
• We will also be mindful of the impact of any decisions on the primary stakeholders specifically the Mosman Park Golf Club and its members and residents in the immediate vicinity.
• Whichever options are chosen must be environmentally and financially sustainable, ensure responsible water use, respectful of heritage and future-focussed, reflecting community needs as reflected in Council’s strategic objectives and plans.

What is happening now?

The Town will embark on a process to involve the community in deciding how Mosman Park residents and property owners and other interested parties think this land should be used.

What are the possible options?

There is no fixed plan as we want the future of this space to be determined through community engagement and in keeping with local needs and aspirations.

Will other Crown Land, parks, reserves and assets be next?

No.  There are no plans or discussions about the reclassification of the land currently purposed as parks, reserves, or for any other open space areas; nor are there plans to examine the future use of land for the Bowling Club, Tennis Club or any other assets.

How will you keep us informed?

We will conduct an extensive community engagement process with those directly affected by the proposed changes, including the golf club, its membership and adjoining properties, with the broader Mosman Park community and other invested parties.

Those interested in finding out more about this process as it goes along are invited to send an email to media@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au for updates as they emerge.

Sunday 1 March is Clean Up Australia Day, and this year's event is focussed on cleaning up our beautiful Chidley Point Reserve.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help.  Gather at Chidley Point Reserve at 8.20am for an 8.30am start, concluding at 10.30am.

Attendees are encouraged to wear sun smart clothing and enclosed shoes and sunscreen and hat and to bring a water bottle.  All ages welcome!

To register, click here

If you can't make it on the day, you can help by cleaning up your own little part of Mosman Park, or by donating to the Clean Up Australia Day organisation here

The Town of Mosman Park, the Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) and the WA Local Government Association (WALGA), are working together to help residents get their waste sorted in the Town’s second round of bin tagging education since the program began in 2015. 

What is bin tagging?

It involves a quick look inside kerbside waste, recycling and green waste bins and then attaching a tag to bin handles to provide on-the-spot feedback for the householder. 

The two-month long program will be run by the WMRC on behalf of the Town, beginning on 25 February 2020. Residents may spot Community Waste Education staff, wearing high-vis vests and carrying appropriate ID, at their kerbside on bin day. Letters are going out to households involved.

Town of Mosman Park’s representative to WMRC, Cr Paul Shaw, said the bin tagging program had been shown to improve household recycling and waste management performance.  He explained: “following our last trial of bin tagging, cross contamination of our different bins has been reduced.  We’ve seen improved disposal behaviour, highlighting the effectiveness of giving individual feedback to households on their waste and recycling efforts.”

Libby Eustance, Manager Communications and Education WMRC said “This program gives residents the information they need to sort their waste correctly, removing confusion while reducing the amount of waste to landfill, increase recycling rates and minimise processing costs.”

“We appreciate that most residents are doing the right thing and assisting in keeping waste disposal costs down whilst ensuring that materials are recycled and reused.  As the Town of Mosman Park has recently rolled out garden organics bins it is timely to check how well they are working,” Ms Eustance said.

Answers to FAQs about the Bin Tagging program, which is funded by the State Government and administered by WMRC, are here wmrc.wa.gov.au/education/bin-tagging

Mark the last Wednesday of each month in your diary!

We are having a series of information sessions followed by morning tea that are suited to locals aged 55 years or older on Wednesdays from 9.30am at Alf Adams Pavilion, Solomon St, Mosman Park.

25 March - St Johns First Aid course
29 April - Ocean & River Cruising
27 May – Cyber safety

For more information or to register attendance at any of these sessions, please contact the Community Development Team on 9383 6628 or community@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au

Shed News
The Mosman Park Men’s Shed will be holding a special morning only public event on Sunday 22 March 2020, from 9am until noon including morning tea provided by the Men’s Shed Café, and featuring a Car Boot Sale.  To book a spot for a $10 donation to the Men’s Shed, book via their website at mpms.org.au first come, best in! All sellers to be on site by 9am and stay until the sale ends at noon.

Household Items Repair Lab
The Shed's team of experts will attempt to fix all those annoying broken items hanging around the house! Minimum $2.00 donation per item & bigger jobs can possibly be booked in for future attention.

• Garden Plants and Shed Items for sale (including bags of firewood)
• Shed Tours
• Knife and tool sharpening                   

Have a look around WA's biggest Men's Shed!  For more information, visit the Mosman Park Men’s Shed website at mpms.org.au or call Mike Ansell on 0499 978 010.