Timed parking Restrictions on the agenda

SHOPPERS in Collie’s central business area could face timed parking in the future.

Collie Shire Council staff have been instructed to investigate timed parking in Throssell, Forrest, Steere Street (north), Johnston and Harvey streets.

The council, which is developing a town centre parking strategy, conducted a public survey in June and July last year.

Responses suggested issues ranged from the location, size and type of the parking provided, including disability bays, maintenance of car parks and lines. A need to enforce parking restrictions was also highlighted, however some respondents did not think Collie has a parking problem.

“The survey outcomes suggest that a more detailed study should be undertaken to fully identify, discuss and resolve the issues raised by Collie residents and businesses,” director of development services Matt Young said in his report.

Mr Young included a recommendation that an amount of $30,000 be considered in the 2023/2024 budget for the investigation.

Cr Elysia Harverson questioned the need for the proposed $30,000 allocation, saying a study had just been carried out.

Cr Harverson moved the officer’s recommendation after this item was removed.

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Funding key to saving river

Plenty of ideas were voiced about how to revitalise the Collie River at a community forum last week, all of which rely on funding. Page 2

Rental squeeze not ending

Recent data reveals regional areas like Collie will continue to experience extremely low rental vacancy rates. Page 3

Collie Senior High School student Thomas Whitney played the Last Post and Rouse for Tuesday's ANZAC Day service in Soldiers' Park. He is pictured warming up next to the cenotaph before the service. More photos on page 11.

Minningup plan 'in infancy'

The shire has responded to Minningup Pool development opponents, stating planning for an eco-development will take several years to finalise. Page 5

Friday night meal

Collie Italian Club, chicken parmi, $20, bar open 5.30pm, meal 6pm, group and individual bookings essential - Colleen De Angelis, 0409 379 022 or cmdeangelis@hotmail.com

Trash and Treasure Lions Club Trash and Treasure, Saturday, April 29, 9am to noon Old Ewington School.

Sunday markets

Old Goods Shed Markets Sunday, April 30, 8am to noon, wide variety of stalls, tea and coffee available.

Library activities

Singalong story time, weekly, Mondays, 9am. Junior board game fortnightly Thursdays, 3.30pm. Lego Club weekly Mondays, 3.30pm.

Parkrun

Parkrun at Soldiers’ Park every Saturday 8am, walk or run at your own pace, fun and fitness is the focus.

Coalfields Museum

Open every day, 9am to 3pm. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. See how Collie people lived, worked and played.

Signing centre

Monday 10am to 12 noon; Thursday 2pm-3.30pm; Friday 10am to 12 noon at the courthouse.

Op shops

The Anglican Op Shop, Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm.Vinnies open Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm, now opening Saturday 9am-1pm. Donation bins at St Brigid’s church and primary school.

Jo’s Bazaar, Monday and Thursday, 9am to 12pm.

Collie Child and Parent Centre

Playgroup Mondays at 9.00am (for parents and carers with children birth to 5 years old).

MyTime support group (for parents and carers with children with additional needs) Tuesdays from 12.30pm.

Baby Business (for parents and carers with children birth to 2 years) Fridays at 9.00am.

For more information call 9734 3364 or drop in at 6 Cable Street Collie.

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