19/08/2026
🛠️ A little shoutout to the Shire of Dandaragan behind the scenes
It's easy to only notice council when something goes wrong but there's a lot quietly ticking along that doesn't always make the headlines
Stage 1 of the new Rec Centre is coming 🏗️ After all those months of planning and public comment it's genuinely exciting to see it start moving from paper to reality
The bike path out to the Heights is coming along too 🚴 Small thing on paper but a big win for families getting around safely without needing the car. You might of seen stage 1 out to the industrial area. These stages have always been open to the public. It was great when the CEO came to our fireshed and explained the process. He really does get out there and chat to the people 🤘
And the quarry for the marina extension has just gone through council with approvals ⛏️⚓ Another piece of the puzzle moving in the right direction. Save our Marina!
None of this happens overnight and none of it happens without a lot of unseen work from staff and council behind the scenes
I think half the frustration people feel with council comes down to communication & not actually knowing what's going on or how to have a say. I'm lucky enough to chat with Steph our local Councillor most days and it's given me a real appreciation for how much goes on behind the scenes.
More of us should take an interest not just when something goes wrong but all the time!
If you're a keyboard warrior with opinions the Shire's got a Community Scorecard open right now asking exactly that. Correct channels get you heard way further than a comment on Facebook ever will
I'll be filling mine out.
Have your say by Friday 11 September
📣 HAVE YOUR SAY | COMMUNITY SCORECARD 📣
What are we doing well? What could we do better? And what would you like us to focus on improving?
We want to hear from our community. Complete the Community Scorecard and help us understand what matters most to you.
💻 The online survey is quick and easy to complete:
https://cptyltd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pFFIUr6Vct3Zhs
Prefer a hard copy? Hard copies are being posted to all residents next week, along with a pre-paid return envelope so completed surveys can be sent directly back to Catalyse.
📝 If you don’t receive yours, hard copies are available from the Shire Office, Visitor Centre, and the Cervantes, Badgingarra and Dandaragan Libraries.
Completed surveys can also be returned to collection boxes at any of these locations.
⏰ Have your say by Friday 11 September 2026.
