News & Announcements

Local thespian and Kalamunda resident Dee Howells was presented the Senior Local Hero Award at the City of Kalamunda’s annual Thank a Volunteer event this month.

A new young hero was crowned recently, with high school student and Forrestfield resident Bryzlyn Sin taking out the Young Local Hero of the Year award in the City of Kalamunda’s Local Hero Awards.

The Department of Communities helps to acknowledge the significant efforts of Western Australia's volunteers through the WA Volunteer Service Awards program. 2022 nominations are now open.

The City of Kalamunda and the Department of Transport have won the Stakeholder Engagement Award at the 2021 Planning Excellence Awards.

A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to All from the City Mayor, Councillors, CEO & all the staff. Additional recycling bin collections and some of our facilities including Ranger Services have adjusted operating hours over this festive season.

The Lions Club of Kalamunda supports arts in the City of Kalamunda and is offering this group of awards to encourage and promote local artists. Hosting their annual exhibition at the Zig Zag Gallery, 2022 applications are now open and close on Monday, 3 January 2022.

City of Kalamunda Mayor Margaret Thomas announced a new Freeman of the City this week, at the Annual Thank a Volunteer Day event.

The City of Kalamunda is partnering with Workpower to create a community reuse shop at Walliston Transfer Station, which will officially open in early 2022.

The City of Kalamunda is seeking community feedback on the current discounts that are provided for eligible customers regarding their Annual Waste Charges.

The City of Kalamunda is reminding landowners to reach out and contact the City before commencing any changes in land use or physical works on site.

A reminder to all residents in the City of Kalamunda, all burning is strictly prohibited from Wednesday, 1 December 2021 until 31 March 2022 inclusive.

The City is seeking feedback to on the Draft Local Planning Policy 33 - Tree Retention (LPP 33).

From 2 December 2021, the entry gate and gatehouse at Walliston Transfer Station will be accessed further east towards Pomeroy Road. Vehicle movement throughout the site will be strictly one way. The exit gate will remain in the same location.

The City is keen to hear your excellent ideas for what we should name the new Community Re-Use Shop at the Walliston Transfer Station. We really have no boundaries on what name you can suggest apart from that it needs to be able to ‘slip off the tongue’ so our branding and advertising is simple and memorable.

The City of Kalamunda held a Graduation Ceremony at the Zig Zag Cultural Centre this week, recognizing the work of the Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Duke of Edinburgh International Award Australia recipients.

NRL WA hosted a fifth consecutive Fuel to Go & Play Harmony Cup Tournament, late last month.

The City of Kalamunda has selected BOS Civil to redevelop the Central Mall in Kalamunda. Mayor Margaret Thomas said that the project is one of the key components of the City’s Activity Centre Plan and will deliver a vibrant experience that supports both day and night-time activities.

Pursuant to clause 3.4 of the City of Kalamunda Standing Orders Local Law 2015, notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee will be held in the Council Chambers, Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda on: Tuesday, 30 November 2021 commencing at 6.30pm.

** THIS NOTICE HAS EXPIRED - phone services have been restored ** The City is currently experiencing telephone issues at the Kalamunda Library, Zig Zag Cultural Centre, Perth Hills Visitor Centre and the Kalamunda History Village. We are open, and welcome visitors. We apologise for the any inconvenience this may cause to our customers.

The City of Kalamunda is seeking to acquire 32,786m² (approx. 3.28ha) from lots comprising Reserves 27559, 31348 and 34364 in Forrestfield (Cambridge Reserve), and is proposing to develop and dispose of the land to facilitate the Cambridge Reserve Community Enhancement Project, which is proposed to incorporate aged residential care, childcare, residential development, and public open space improvements.