Welcome to the Shire of Katanning
The Shire of Katanning is centrally located in the 'heart' of the Great Southern. It offers the advantages of a rural lifestyle, with the convenience of easy access to the cities of Perth, Albany and Bunbury. While the area is essentially agricultural, the town is a regional centre with access to a range of recreation and leisure facilities, government, health and education services, as well as a diverse retail and business district.
The townsite is situated on the Great Southern Hwy, with the main entrance framed by the picturesque and adventurous All Ages Playground and the pioneer inspired 'heart park'.
What's New
| KATANNING'S DRAFT GROWTH PLANThe Draft Growth Plan public comment period is now closed. The Shire of Katanning would like to thank the community for thier in put to date. The current version of the Draft Plan is still available by the following methods;
A Royalties for Regions Initiatives www.rdl.wa.gov.au/supertowns SHIRE OF KATANNING ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DIPLOMA OF CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERINGThe Shire of Katanning is offering the opportunity of a scholarship for a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering through the Great Southern Institute of Technology based in Albany for the 2012 tertiary education year. Applicants must have a strong desire to establish a career in the Civil or Municipal Engineering field. Applications to be marked “Confidential Application” and addressed to: Director of Engineering Services Shire of Katanning PO Box 130 KATANNING WA 6317 A copy of the scholarship pack including Position Description and Selection Criteria can be obtained by contacting Mrs Val Jolly, ph: 98219939 or you can download this information by clicking on the following link: Engineering Scholarship Course Outline. FRUIT FLYWith the onset of the warmer weather brings the emergence of Mediterranean Fruit Fly. To combat this nasty pest it is imperative that all fruit tree owners accept responsibility and take the appropriate control measures Recent information recieved from the Department of Agriculture & Food suggests CeraTraps may be a useful complement for property based fruit fly baiting. The trap uses a liquid potien attractant to catch both female and male Mediteranean fruit fly which drown in the solution. It does not contain an insecticide but carries a warning to Keep Out of Reach of Children. The trap is available through various commercial outlets (QFH Multiparts, Elders, Landmark etc). The cost is around $15 per trap and refill solution is avaliable. The attractant will remain active for 4 months as long as it remains hydrated. Information regarding fruit fly treatment is avaliable from the Shire Office or via the Department of Agriculture website www.agric.wa.gov.au RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD 15 FEBRUARY TO 30 APRIL 2012PERMITS TO BURN ARE REQUIRED DURING THE ABOVE DATES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE FIRE PREVENTION EMERGENCY SERVICES LINK. PLEASE NOTE: PROPERTY OWNERS ARE STILL RESPONSABLE FOR MANAGING FIRES LIT OUTSIDE OF THE RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD OVER THE COOLER MONTHS. Annual Report 2010/11A copy of the Annual Report can be obtained by contacting the Shire administration office or by clicking the link below: 2020 STRATEGIC PLANPLAN TWENTY TWENTY - The Strategic Plan for the Shire of Katanning 2010 - 2020 Click on link Download Plan Twenty Twenty |
