Published on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at 2:19:00 PM
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has been recognised as the inaugural recipient of the Local Government Authority of the Year award at the 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) Awards.
The award highlights the Shire’s exceptional work in shaping sustainable, community-centred urban environments to foster a thriving, liveable and connected community.
The judges were impressed with the Shire’s collaborative approach to advocacy and funding for infrastructure, their efforts in delivering planning certainty and accelerated approvals through an up-to-date planning scheme and district structure plans and their customer-centric culture.
Shire President Rob Coales expressed pride in receiving the inaugural award.
“This recognition of the Local Government Authority of the Year Award is a tremendous honour for our Shire,” President Coales said.
“It reflects the hard work of Shire Officers, the engagement of our community and industry stakeholders, and our shared vision to create a place where everyone feels at home.”
President Coales said the Shire was committed to ensuring Serpentine Jarrahdale remained an attractive place for the development industry to invest.
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