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Tom Price Community News First load of recyclables hit Perth Recycling in the Shire has been in full swing for almost 12 months and the success of the operation was demonstrated recently when the first load of recyclables left town for Perth in early April. Shire officers have been thrilled with community support since the recycling initiative was initiated
last year. Privately owned independent transport company Sadleirs – Nexus helped cover transport costs and assisted in loading the recyclables into the trailer. Shire Engineering Services Waste Co-ordinator Margaret Rowe said the Shire had been taking
Western Turner Syncline official opening which will ultimately, over time, diminish the use of purpose built heavy-duty haulage trucks. At present the workforce is mainly FIFO but once the joint venture expires the workforce is expected to move into residential areas in Tom Price. ‘’As with other Rio Tinto developments the opening signals a longer life for Tom Price extending the employment, contracts and Greg Musgrave recently visited the opening of the Western Turner small business opportunities for residents in Syncline operation where he watched men from Eastern Guruma perform Tom Price. six traditional dances. “It certainly compliments the Shire’s strategic Shire president Greg Musgrave had the endeavors and investment plans; particularly opportunity to recently attend the official opening with the current residential and industrial of Rio Tinto’s open pit Western Turner Syncline land development and sales, the revitalisation of our town centre and the construction of a $4.5m operation near Tom Price The first sod was turned in March 2010 and sports pavilion. “There is no doubt Tom Price will become the first truckload left the site for Tom Price in July 2010. The mine is primarily operated as a a thriving service hub for the resource joint venture between NRW and Eastern Guruma sector.” Musgrave said the opening of the mine people. “What a success it has been since they’ve was particularly special to him as he had the already hauled over 3 million tonnes of high opportunity to witness men from Eastern grade ore to Tom Price,” Musgrave said after the Guruma perform six traditional dances. “It reinforced to me the strong ties they have visit. to their land and to their communities and the The construction of 20 kms of overland conveyor is expected to commence shortly ensuing benefits will be significant”
Paraburdoo Community News Perth Festival comes to North West Paraburdoo residents were in for a treat in early April when two of the Perth Festival films debuted in the North West. On Saturday 2 April crowds gathered at Paraburdoo Primary School to watch Anthony Hopkins in the City of Your Final Destination and Australian filmmaker Richard Gray's Summer Coda.
Food and soft drinks were available for purchase with all proceeds going to Paraburdoo Primary School P & C. The same event was also held for Tom Price residents at the performing arts centre – with both events proudly supported by Rio Tinto. To find out about events near you visit www.ciwa.riotinto.com/our-events.aspx
bales of paper, cardboard, plastics and cans to Amcor for recycling and urged community to keep up the great work and continue taking the time to recycle. “Thanks to community for all their support in our recycling venue,” she said.
The next Tom Price council meeting will be held: Date: Time: Place:
Wednesday May 18 3pm Meeting Room, Community Recreation Centre, Tom Price
Truck rollover causes part of highway to close Tom Price police were called to the scene last month after a truck rollover 10kms north of Auski Roadhouse which caused part of the Great Northern Highway to remain closed for over 12 hours. Although investigations are continuing, it was reported that the truck driver hit a cow which had strayed onto the road. No one was injured in the crash.
ANZAC cup - Paraburdoo Bowling Club 2011 Saturday April 23 was set aside for club members to take part in the annual ANZAC cup competition. With 10 men and five women playing in the singles competitions this proved to be a very good day. All bowlers had a great day. This years champions were Vivienne Alchin in the women’s division and Geoff Swancott in the men’s.
End of swimming season celebrated by Little Fish
Children were not the only ones that had a good time at the Little Fish Infant Swimming Program end of swimming season celebrations.
The families of the Little Fish Infant Swimming Program celebrated the end of their swimming season with a presentation and fun day. The children enjoyed ‘dive toy’ treasure hunts and noodle races and parents entertained the crowd with a fun race and time trial on the inflatable. All the children received certificates of participation and trophies were presented for encouragement awards and the Little Fish Swimmer of the season awards.
Congratulations to the following children who received awards: Jade Hills, Kaeli Haimes & Mia Richards, Jebediah Fare, Myla Nowland, Ava Prunster, Claire Anderson, Charlie Drysdale, Sian Mettam, Pranav Malhotra, Hayley Gordon, Van Grylls, Angus Kaufman and William Stratton. Many thanks to all the families of Little Fish Infant Swimming and thanks also to Muzzy’s in Tom Price and the Paraburdoo Health and Beauty for their donation of confidence building pool aides.