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The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup will receive a $6 million boost to sports, recreation and events.

South-west builders Perkins have been announced as the successful contractor for the DTCRP

Free ‘Home Delivery Service’ of library materials to those who are unable to travel to the library due to illness, age or disability.

The Shires of Collie, Dardanup and Donnybrook Balingup have joined forces in a bold plan to eradicate blackberry in local catchments and waterways, due to its destructive impact on agricultural production.

A MARKYT Community Resilience Scorecard has been launched to map community resilience, local government performance and community needs.

As part of the current Round 2 Drought Community Support Initiative, Vinnies is distributing nationally a total of $60 million of Federal government funding.

The following works are in progress or programmed to commence in the near future.

The Donnybrook Town Centre Revitalisation project is pressing ahead with an initiative that will enhance the townsite for locals and act as a drawcard for visitors.

Register your interest now by downloading the registration form from the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup website

Prior to commencing an Expressions of Interest process for suitably qualified and experienced residential aged care service providers, the Shire is seeking feedback from the local community to assist in its development of criteria for the Expression of Interest.

Extended from 30 April 2020 until midnight 14 May 2020.

This survey will help the Shire gain an understanding of the issues local businesses are facing now and in the future due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup has released details of the COVID-19 Shire Recovery Plan.

The community is being encouraged to honour fallen and past servicemen and women this ANZAC Day despite the cancellation of traditional services.

Support for individuals, small business and not for profits

Local businesses are encouraged to register their interest in being part of the biggest transport infrastructure project ever planned for the South West.

Better Beginnings and the State Library of Western Australia provide access to a number of great online resources for kids. These are free with your local WA public library card or State Library card!

Public playgrounds, outside gyms and skate parks to close

An update on behalf of the Donnybrook Post Office

Customer Service will be closed for face to face enquiries but still available via phone and email.

A number of playgrounds, toilet blocks, drinking fountains and BBQs will be closed until further notice.

Effective immediately and until further notice, the Donnybrook and Balingup Community Libraries are closed along with the Homebound service.

The Donnybrook Recreation Centre will close at 12pm, Monday 23 March, until further notice.

Brigades will still continue to respond to all ‘000’ calls as normal, but have been asked to refrain from holding meetings or conducting training.

Shire President Brian Piesse has urged residents to follow guidelines placed by the Federal Health Department and to prioritise their health and safety as the Shire continues to deal with the issues faced by COVID-19.

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup advises that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday 18 March 2020 commencing at 4.30pm