Augusta-Margaret River A to Z Guide

Our Vision

Our vision for the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is a world class lifestyle community which is recognised for:

• The high quality of life that can be enjoyed by our residents and visitors who value the unique and beautiful environment
• A successful and prosperous community with diversity in opportunity offered for people to live, learn, work and relax
• The value placed on diversity and safety within our community
• A well managed responsive and adaptive local government which provides strong, visionary and democratic leadership.

Values

Our values are what guide us in our conduct of our responsibilities. The Shire's core values are:

• Leadership
  Provide good governance by demonstrating integrity through responsive leadership whilst acting ethically and responsibly;
• Community and customer service focus
  Respect the Community’s aspirations and strive for excellence in customer service;
• Responsible delivery of sustainable services
  Actively embrace continuous improvement and innovative approaches;
• Think and act strategically
  Protect and enhance the shire's business, social and environmental assets
• A learning organisation
  Value and develop our people.
• Mission
  To provide corporate and political leadership focussing on our community needs by balancing their social, economic and environmental aspirations.

Your Shire Councillors

Shire Wards

Council Meetings

The public are welcome to attend any Ordinary meeting. Additionally, there is a public participation segment at the beginning of each Meeting. During this time the public may ask questions. Public forums are by request only, which must be made in writing at least one week before each Council meeting. Requests must be addressed to the CEO and marked attention: Administration Officer.

Council Ordinary Meetings are held on the second & fourth Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm; and alternate between Margaret River and then either Augusta or Cowaramup.

Council Chambers are at the Administration Centre, Town View Terrace, Margaret River and the Augusta Shire Office on Allnutt Terrace, Augusta

Special Council meetings are called from time to time on specific matters, with the details of the time and location being advertised in accordance with the Shire's Standing Orders Local Laws.

For further details please contact The Administration Officer on 9780 5253.

About The Shire Of Augusta Margaret  River

Margaret River Main Street, looking north

The Shire has a Population of approximately 10,350 growing at 1.5% per annum and receives around 1.5 million visitors and tourists each year. (See Statistics)

Located a three hour drive from Perth in the extreme south west corner of Western Australia, The Shire of Augusta Margaret River occupies some 2370Km2. Major towns are Margaret River, Augusta and Cowaramup, with hamlets at Witchcliffe, Karridale, Prevelly/Gnarabup, Gracetown and Rosa Brook.

The region boasts many natural attractions and its burgeoning food and wine industries make it an icon for Australian tourism. The Shire has dramatic coastlines, majestic Karri forests and stunning limestone caves.

Wine and Margaret River are synonymous-with in excess of 70 wineries in the region, many boasting award winning wines and gourmet vineyard meals.

For the active there is plenty to do, with an outstanding network of trails, surfing, diving, fishing, whale watching and much more.

For more information

Council Operations are based at: Margaret River Administration Building Corner of Town View Terrace and Willmott Avenue, Margaret River. The Administration Building is open from 9.00am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

A Customer Services Officer is also based at: Augusta Rural Transaction Centre, 66 Allnutt Terrace, Augusta. WA 6290. Telephone 9780 5660. Fax 9758 0033.

Correspondence should be directed to: the Chief Executive Officer and addressed as follows: Shire of Augusta Margaret River, PO Box 61, Margaret River, WA 6285.

For more information about Council, visit our website: www.amrsc.wa.gov.au

Weekly Council for the Community columns appear in The Augusta Margaret River Mail and Augusta-Margaret River Times throughout the year, keeping the community up-to-date with Council events and activities.

• GENERAL ENQUIRIES TELEPHONE 9780 5255, Fax 9757 2512
• E-mail amrsc@amrsc.wa.gov.au
• Augusta Rural Transaction centre 9780 5660
• Augusta Depot 9758 1130 ph/fax
• A/Hrs for emergencies only 0409 805 255
• Margaret River Library 9780 5600
• Augusta Library 9780 5670
• M/R Recreation Centre 9780 5620
• Ranger’s 9780 5213/0419 902 540
• M/R Waste Disposal 0427 235 373
• Recycling hotline 1800 260 033
• Davis Road Tip 9757 6077 Fax 9757 6686
• Works Depot 9780 5640 Fax 9757 2111
• Crime stoppers 1800 333 000
• Fire and Emergency management Officer 0409 870 943
• See also Useful Links

Emergency Numbers