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Draft Town Planning Scheme Policy No. 52 - Colour Application and Determinations

Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, commencing at 4pm

The Shire is currently assessing an application for development approval for a proposed Caravan Park - Nature Based - 4 Bays

At the 28 April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council agreed to amend the 2025/2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges to include a tariff for ‘Electric Vehicle Charging – Strickland Street DC Charger’.

Check out the April edition of our Denmark Direct E-Newsletter, where you can find the key updates, events and stories shaping our community this month.

The south‑westerly 4WD Beach Access Tracks at Boat Harbour will be temporarily closed to the public on Monday 4 May.

The Shire of Denmark invites Expressions of Interest for the lease and/or purchase of the usable northern portion of Lot 500 on Deposited Plan 54271, generally known as No. 5 Research Station Avenue, Denmark.

As of the 1st of May, the Shire of Denmark is currently in the Unrestricted Burning Period.

The Shire Administration Building, Denmark Library, Recreation Centre will be closed to the public over the Anzac Day Long Weekend.

Residents planning a visit to the Denmark Tip Shop over the Easter long weekend are advised that the facility will be closed all day on Good Friday.

The Shire Administration Building, Denmark Library, Recreation Centre and Depot will be closed to the public over the Easter Long Weekend.

The Shire of Denmark has now entered the Restricted Burning Period as of today, Monday 30 March 2026.

Check out the March edition of our Denmark Direct E-Newsletter, where you can find the key updates, events and stories shaping our community this month.

The Shire of Denmark’s annual Youth Fest is just around the corner, with the popular local event set to be held at McLean Sports Precinct on Wednesday 15 April from 11am to 3pm.

We've got you sorted for what to do locally with your kids these school holidays.

A landmark strategy to empower the Shire of Denmark’s young people and strengthen their connection to community life has been officially adopted by the Shire Council, setting out a clear vision to ensure young people in our community have access to spaces, activities, and opportunities that support them in connecting, growing, and achieving their goals.

The Shire of Denmark advises that the water supply to the indoor showers in the Ocean Beach changerooms will be temporarily shut off while an upgraded wastewater system is installed.

The Prohibited Burning Period has been extended up to and including Sunday 29th of March, 2026.

The Shire Administration Building, Denmark Library, Recreation Centre and Depot will be closed to the public on Monday 2 March.

Check out the February edition of our Denmark Direct E-Newsletter, where you can find the key updates, events and stories shaping our community this month.

A new agreement to significantly expand our town’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has been endorsed by the Shire of Denmark Council, with specialist provider eLumina.

Residents & Ratepayers are invited to a Western Locality meeting at 6.00pm on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at the Peaceful Bay Community Hall.

Change Murphy Lane to one-way

Works will soon begin at the Denmark Community Resource Centre car park to support the installation of a new 150kW DC fast charger.

The Shire of Denmark is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Vendors to operate the Ocean Beach Kiosk (Denmark WA).

The Shire of Denmark Council has paved the way for more accessible community services and better use of local facilities by endorsing a series of exciting relocations that will strengthen service delivery of the Denmark Library and Denmark Arts, ensuring our community continues to benefit from these integral public spaces.

The Shire of Denmark will conduct herbicide spraying on its bushland and road reserves from February to April 2026. This initiative is part of a strategic effort to manage invasive and declared weeds and pest plants, as outlined in the Shire of Denmark’s Bushland Reserves Weeds Strategy (2024).

The Shire of Denmark advises that Stage 2 of the Mount Shadforth Road Reconstruction Project is scheduled to commence shortly. This work forms part of the broader road reconstruction project along Mount Shadforth Road, and involves significant upgrades to improve road safety, resilience and overall driving conditions along this important local route.

The second round of the Shire of Denmark’s Community Grants program, which supports local not-for-profit groups to deliver projects that benefit the Denmark community, is now open.

Check out the January edition of our Denmark Direct E-Newsletter, where you can find the key updates, events and stories shaping our community this month.