The Building Services team at the Shire provides crucial information and advice for our community, and take their responsibility to ratepayers very seriously.
On 10 March 2025, the Shire of Esperance was made aware of a shark incident at Wharton Beach, Condingup. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of the victim of this incident.
Treatments include replanting dune vegetation and protecting replanted areas with fencing.
Council have committed to the full $26M Myrup Waste Management Facility Project, to deliver the best outcome for the community and ratepayers.
Catch up on what roads are coming up for resheeting, upgrades and reconstruction, as well as what's being worked on currently.
We have a new walking trail to access Hammer Head East Beach!
Update: 13 Feb 2025 03:30 PM
The Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban will be LIFTED at 1800hrs
The Planning and Building Services is here to support local development and community safety. Read more to learn how services are essential to maintain sustainable growth in our region.
All Harvest & Vehicle Movement Bans have been lifted
Motions raised and carried by community members at the 2025 Electors Meeting will now be considered by Council at the February Council Meeting
Please note the Bushfire Watch and Act has been downgraded to a Bushfire Advice - Monitor Conditions. Local roads have reopened with speed restrictions. Smoke will continue to impact nearby suburbs overnight.
Roads have reopened, with speed restrictions in place.
In an attempt to mitigate serious accidents at high-risk areas, the Shire of Esperance will be installing pine poles and two coated wire fencing at Salmon Beach. This style of fencing is used at other coastal reserves.
Media Release
Update 4:08pm 24/01/2025
Tasty Meals on Wheels food is now being delivered to clients in new meal boxes to comply with WA Government requirements around reducing plastic pollution.
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Lake Road, Fisheries Road, Tranquil Drive and Windabout Road in parts of MYRUP, WINDABOUT and BANDY CREEK in the SHIRE OF ESPERANCE.
A Total Fire Ban has been declared between 0001-2359hrs & the Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban will be LIFTED at 1900hrs for all zones.
Council and the Shire heartily congratulate all involved in this historic achievement.
Shire of Esperance Environmental Health officers prioritise support for food businesses and community organisations that handle food.
Statement from Esperance Shire President and Esperance Police OIC
The Shire of Esperance has pledged $3 million, but additional funding is needed from the State Government to make the project viable for our community.
HVMB lifted in all areas.
The Esperance Public Library is thrilled to bring the Summer Reading Quest to our vibrant community once again!
Bay of Isles Leisure Centre staff recently jumped at the opportunity to offer free pool access to eligible children under the KidSport Regional Pool Program.
The Community Development team flew over the finish line of another marathon effort with their end of year events!
Updated: 2:31pm