Mayor Jock Barker
July Update
Dear residents,
The Town is pleased to have adopted its 2025-26 Annual Budget, highlighted by the continuation of high-quality services and improvements to community assets.
Significant investments will be made to the Town's infrastructure, with a number of roads, footpaths, drainage and the Aquatic Centre changerooms all getting upgrades this financial year.
Funds are also allocated to support ongoing community initiatives, such as youth programs, heritage programs, arts and cultural development, sporting club subsidies and activities at the Bay View Community Centre.
For more highlights on the Town's 2025-26 Annual Budget, visit our website here.
Claremont Aquatic Centre - System Upgrade
The Town has recently upgraded its pool chlorination system, offering enhanced safety and greater cost-effectiveness.
The change to a salt chlorinator will not only improve the overall maintenance of the pool but also provide a more sustainable solution for ensuring water quality.
Through the Royal Life Saving WA's Remote Pools Project, well-functioning parts will be donated to regional WA communities to promote swim safety and provide training for pool maintenance, helping to keep pools safe, functional and sustainable for years to come.
Claremont Staff Supporting Others
After multiples fundraising activities over the past few months, Town of Claremont staff were able to adopt a tree through the Town's 'Adopt a Tree' program.
This program aims to support the restoration of trees affected by Polyphagous shot-hole borer, as well as add to the Town's flourishing green canopy.
Staff have also helped those in need by donating essentials to a women's refuge and participated in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea held by the Cancer Council.
Read more about the Town's Adopt a Tree program here.
Art Awards & Exhibition
From 9 - 22 August, shortlisted entries for the Town's ninth Art Awards & Exhibition will be on display at the Town's Administration building.
The exhibition is open for public viewing from 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday and 11am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
The public can vote for their favourite for the People's Choice Award and all exhibited artwork can be purchased.
Read more about our Art Awards here.
Next Ordinary Council Meeting
The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 29 July.
Please visit our website for more details.
Regards,
Mayor Jock Barker