Bunbury Geographe CCI

Wilman Wadandi Highway Traffic Management Updates Ahead of Official Opening The Wilman Wadandi Highway opens on Monday 16 December 2024. The 27-kilometre four-lane, high-standard road will link Forrest Highway to Bussell Highway. It is the biggest transport infrastructure project ever undertaken in the South West and will soon deliver a safe and efficient road network for freight industry, tourists, and local road users. While the Highway will open on the 16 December, finishing works and associated traffic management measures will continue in some areas into early 2025. Key Traffic Updates: 📍Bussell Highway: Single-lane configuration near Banksia Road. 📍Wilman Wadandi Highway intersections at Discovery Road and South 📍Western Highway: Intersections under active traffic management. 📍Harris Road (Picton East): Reverse flow managed by automated lights. Temporary Road closures: 📍Martin-Pelusey Road: to complete pavement and kerbing works. 📍Golding Crescent: for pavement works. 📍Brockway Drive: near Yalinda Drive/Woods Road roundabout. For more information: https://lnkd.in/djceNV5a

An exciting time in our history for two Chambers to be involved in shared opportunities between each region. What does this mean for our members? When travelling to Singapore next, you are welcome to visit the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) and receive member rights. And to the members of SICC, we look forward to welcoming you to a beautiful part of the world, the Bunbury Geographe Region.

Last week, we were delighted to collaborate with City of Bunbury and APM for an Accessible Business Forum, in acknowledgement of International Day of People with a Disability. You may remember the recent training we held here at Chamber House with CEO Stu Schonell from Advocacy WA on what to consider when employing people living with a disability. The take homes were reiterated with the following reminders: 📌Absenteeism is low when employing people with a disability and loyal to a tee! 📌If you have a diverse workplace, did you know that your team perform better, with a recorded 20% increase in productivity? 📌Barriers still exist with organisations as they are unprepared to employ people living with a disability 📌Do you have an accessible toolkit? 📌People living in a chair don’t want to feel different 📌Websites – have we considered barriers in reading or accessing information As a Chamber some considerations we need to review is an adjustable lecturn, our website & alternate text, and ease of access through our building. If there was a rating system Rob Manning would give us a ‘silver’ based on his experience, but there is still more work to do. We will be partnering with Advocacy WA and Volunteer South West in the New Year to bring more awareness training to businesses in our region.

The Shire of Capel is conducting their biennial Community Perceptions Survey to better understand the needs of our local community and to assess how we are delivering services, facilities, and programs. This year, the Shire is also using the Community Perceptions Survey to understand the future needs, aspirations and priorities of community members. The information gathered will be a key input into the review of their 10-year Strategic Community Plan in 2025. Complete the survey to go into the draw to 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝟯 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! This research is being gathered by Culture Counts on behalf of the Shire of Capel and all responses are private and will remain confidential. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gtEJYwSy

🌟 Exciting News for Bunbury Geographe CCI Members! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce a special member discount for the upcoming Business News with a focus on the South West! 📈 This regional supplement is packed with insights on major infrastructure projects and highlights thriving industries such as agriculture and tourism. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to stay informed on the key drivers shaping our region’s growth. 📰 As a token of Business News' appreciation for your support, Chamber members can enjoy 20% off any size booking in this special edition 📅 Important Dates: - Bookings Close: Friday, January 17, 2025 - Publication Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 For more details and to secure your booking, reach out to Business News at marketing@businessnews.com.au or call 9288 2121. Let’s showcase the best of the South West together. 💼🌏

The Wilman Wadandi Highway opens on Monday, 16 December 2024. The 27-kilometre four-lane, high-standard road will link Forrest Highway to Bussell Highway. It is the biggest transport infrastructure project ever undertaken in the South West, delivering a safe and efficient road network for freight, tourists, and locals alike. To celebrate the Highway opening, Main Roads are hosting a free community event on Sunday, 15 December at the Leschenault Leisure Centre Oval, Leisure Drive, Australind. Join anytime from 11am to 3pm for family-friendly fun, including food, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Guided tours of the Highway will also be offered. Please register your interest in attending the event and for the guided tours ahead of the official opening by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3ZDTggk

The City of Bunbury recently made the decision to discontinue their commercial waste services from 30 June 2025. If you are affected by this change and have not yet informed the City of your future Waste Services plans, the City is hosting another information session where local waste service providers will be available to discuss options with customers. Details: Monday 9 December City of Bunbury Function Room, 4 Stephen St 3-5pm - Drop in Session to discuss options (no rsvp required) 5:30 - 6:30pm - Information Presentation - Rsvp: https://lnkd.in/gJmGsKpW Further information & FAQs on the changes can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ghf_cgcB

Last Chance to Share Your Insights! As we prepare for another exciting year, your insights are key to us providing you with what you need. Please take a moment to participate in our quick survey! We want to know which areas require more focus, what expert topics you'd like us to explore, and how we can create great networking opportunities. Your feedback will help us shape our 2025 program to best support you! Thank you for being part of our vibrant business community. Survey link: https://lnkd.in/g5Xrb5-4

Happy International Volunteer Day! 🙌 Volunteers are the heart of our community, giving their time and energy to make the Bunbury Geographe region thrive. We also recognise the commitment of our Executive Committee, who volunteer their time and leadership to help steer our efforts. Your dedication makes a world of difference!

Supporting locally owned businesses is more important than ever. This morning, Julie visited Bahlu, her local café, where she delivered co-owner Mia one of our locally-owned stickers thanks to the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the City of Bunbury. Over the next week, we’ll be distributing stickers to retailers & businesses to highlight their commitment to our community and the importance of supporting local! The four shires—Bunbury, Shire of Harvey, Shire of Capel, and Shire of Dardanup —are rallying together for this initiative throughout the month, and your sticker will feature whichever Shire you reside in. Are you a retailer who wants to display your support for locally owned business? Drop your business name in the comments below, and we’ll make sure to bring a sticker your way! P.S. Keep an ear out for our radio campaign on Hit FM spreading the same important message!