NEW TEAM AT THE DAM NEW operator Trevor Messenger pours a beer at the Wellington Dam kiosk. Mr Messenger and his wife, Gabriela, have hit the ground running. See story page 5.

has been funded to complete a concept plan for development of eco-friendly accommodation at the site colloquially referred to as the "old hockey ground".

“An expression of interest was developed by the shire, in 2020, seeking proponents to develop short term eco-tourism accommodation on reserve 34343 (Minningup Pool),” the spokesperson said.

“This followed the Minningup Pool Demand and Pre-feasibility Study, which had been completed in 2019. Desen was one of two proponents selected through this process.”

Planning for utilities and servicing for the broader Minningup Pool development is the responsibility of the shire and/or the developer, depending on the arrangement between the two, the spokesperson said.

WB Management will be required to undertake community consultation in relation to its development plans.

“Consultants Icon Tourism continue to work with the proponent to establish concept plans and a business case for their eco-tourism development,” shire chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said this week.

“The SWDC grant was to assist in the development of a detailed business case,” he said.

Harmony Day

Friday, March 24, 4pm to 8pm, Collie Italian Club, pizza and pasta making, try beach volleyball and bocce, Italian biscuits for sale, bar open, live music.

Youth Group pizza night

Friday, March 24, 7pm-9pm, at Collie Church of Christ with Dale Christian School. For school ages in years 7-12. Music, drama and games.

Church in the Park

Saturday, March 25, 4.30-7pm, in Central Park, free community event with sausage sizzle, games and face painting.

Bingo

Collie Eagles football clubrooms, Thursdays, doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm.

Library activities

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

Parkrun

Soldiers’ Park every Saturday 8am. Walk or run at your own pace.

Coalfields Museum

Open every day, 9am to 3pm. Children under 16 are 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 Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm; 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 February 7 from 12.30pm; Baby Business (for parents and carers with children birth to 2 years) Fridays at 9am. For more information call 9734 3364 or drop in at 6 Cable Street Collie.

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