Snappy fix to problems

MEMBERS of the public are reminded to report local incidents through the “Snap, Send, Solve” mobile phone app.

The app is used to report public problems such as graffiti, trip hazards or rubbish to the Shire of Collie.

Users can take a photo of a problem and send it directly to the shire for resolution.

Acting chief executive officer Matt Young said most incidents reported through the app are fixed within 24 hours.

“The app works well from our perspective,” he said.

“It is really good in terms of providing a specific location, as well as a photograph so we can see the scale of the problem and its severity.”

Once an incident is recorded, Mr Young said an email is sent to the relevant staff member within the shire.

“The app is available 24/7, and no matter when the matter is sent through, it will come directly through to us and we can take action as soon as possible,” he said.

However, Mr Young said it was important to remember emergencies should be reported to police, and problems such as wandering dogs are better directed to the ranger.

“Photos of wandering dogs are helpful in identifying repeat offenders,” he said.

Mr Young said the app recently was instrumental in moving on an unlawful camper, and maintenance at Minningup Pool.

“We received a report that there were no locks on the toilet doors, so we were able to have locks fitted within the same day,” he said.

The Snap, Send, Solve app can be downloaded from your phone’s application store.

Collie River, with both local and state governments seemingly uninterested in its slow death”.

Collie Shire acting chief executive officer Matt Young said the shire received a “very brief” email from Mr Walsh.

“He expressed his concern regarding the state of the river where he had spent much of his childhood swimming, boating and fishing,” he said.

Mr Young said the shire has an adopted Collie River Revitalisation Strategy (CRRS), which is overseen by GFG Consulting.

“GFG Consulting were responsible for developing the current CRRS 2018-2022 plan and the team is involved in reviewing and updating this plan as a guiding document for the next five years,” he said.

“The evaluation of the river health from a water quality and weed perspective is a key component of this review.

“The project will take a few more months to complete, with key agency and community consultation commencing this week.”

Mr Young said he acknowledges that a number of non-endemic tree species have fallen into the river.

“A response to how this is best managed will also form part of the strategy review,” he said.

“The purpose of the review of the CRRS is to update the document to reflect the changes impacting the river and its banks since its publication, and to create a shared vision for the river into the future.

“This includes all aspects of the river and banks, focusing particularly on the stretch of river within the town. This is defined as just above Lynn Street bridge to below Mungalup Road bridge.”

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