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ANNUAL ELECTORS MEETING

It is hereby notified for public information that the Annual Meeting of Electors for the Shire of Irwin will be held at 5.30pm on Tuesday 24 November 2009 at the Ocean Room, Irwin Recreation Centre, Ridley Street, PORT DENISON.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the 2008/2009 Annual Report and other general business.

Please note that questions requiring research should be submitted to the Shire in writing by the Friday prior to the meeting (20/11/2009).

BRIAN JONES

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Irwin - Annual Report 2009

A hard copy of the Annual Report can be obtained by contacting the Shire Administration Office on 9927 0000.

Welcome to the Shire of Irwin

Dongara-Denison : Gateway to the Batavia Coast

Just 3½ hours north of Perth by car lies Western Australia's Mid West region and the twin towns of Dongara and Port Denison. The Administrative Centre for the Shire of Irwin is situated in Dongara and overlooking the marina a few kilometres away is the twin town of Port Denison. This area offers a relaxed lifestyle with beautiful beaches, historical sites and a healthy fishing industry. The main street, Moreton Terrace, is lined with Moreton Bay Fig trees which were planted in 1906 and are now a focal point of the town.

Originally built on a strong rural economy, Dongara and Port Denison now have a thriving rock lobster fishing and processing industry and is ever-increasing in popularity as a place for tourists.

Also known to many as the "wildflower region", this area is home to some of the world's finest collections of flowering plants.

If you have any issues or concerns that you think Council should be aware of, please complete our simple online form.

The telephone number for Council's Administration Centre is (08) 9927 0000.

Vision

Main Street

To provide the community with an unequalled lifestyle, encompassing services, facilities, and recreational pursuits, and providing business opportunities which are both economically and environmentally sustainable.

Population

Children Playing on Beach

In the 2006 Census (held 8 August 2006), there were 3,052 persons usually resident in Irwin Shire.

Tourism

Irwin's Marina

The opening of a major road from Brand Highway directly to the coast at Port Denison, has led to an increasing number of tourists visiting the town. Previously, the Brand Highway provided a bypass of the towns for travellers heading north but now people are stopping in to take advantage of a destination closer to Perth that offers a relaxed atmosphere, large range of affordable accommodation and restaurants, and wonderful sandy beaches for the kids.

Click here for more information on tourism and a street map of Dongara / Port Denison.

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