News

Submissions close 26 April 2024

Click through to read the latest updates on Shire roadworks and projects.

The proposed marine park, workers' accommodation, Esperance Senior High School, telecommunications, and water security were some of the topics discussed at the meeting.

Councillors and senior Shire staff will meet with the Minister for Regional Development, Disability Services, Fisheries, Seniors and Ageing, and Volunteering.

As of December 2022, it was estimated the Esperance region needed 25 GROH dwellings.

Roads, shared paths, car parks and the Gibson Community Park are some of the projects included in this round of asphalt works.

The Shire of Esperance wishes you and your family a lovely long weekend! Please find Shire facility operating hours here.

This incident is now a Bushfire All Clear. For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au.

A declaration of water deficiency is a coordinated process, requiring many people and organisations to work together.

“We need the skilled park planners down here” he said, “providing knowledgeable face-to-face answers to this very invested community."

Shire Manager of Development Services named Tiny House Champion by Australian Tiny House Association

The road will be closed from 5 March - 15 April 2024 for the $1.57million project to be completed

Dogs are welcome around the James Street swim enclosure as long as they are always on a lead, as this is not a dog exercise area

Click through to read full conditions in the Public Notice

Council are advocating on behalf of the community for a better outcome on telecommunications

Key promises on Proposed South Coast Marine Park not kept, supporting document labelled "an insult and a disgrace".

Open to projects over $3,000

Roads open with reduced speed.

Esperance recognised the outstanding community service of our Citizens of the Year and welcomed four new Citizens today at the Rotary Family Day in the Park event.

The skate park will be closed to the public from Monday, 29 January to Friday 2 February 2024 for maintenance.

The Shire of Esperance advises there will be a Harvest & Vehicle Movement for ALL Rural Zones, excluding the Urban-Rural Zone. Saturday 20 January 2024, between 12pm-5pm.

Please see an update on the current Harvest & Vehicle Movement Bans in place.

Wylie Bay Waste Facility is CLOSED to all non-essential loads today, expected to reopen tomorrow.

At this time, there are still 6 fires active in the Shire of Esperance. The mammoth effort by our volunteer firefighters and property owners to monitor and fight these fires is commendable and so appreciated.

Reach out, chat to a mate, you are not alone.

The Shire of Esperance attended an Incident Meeting with DFES and other stakeholders.

The Shire of Esperance participated in an incident update meeting with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and other stakeholders today.