Restricted Burning Period from 2 November to 14 December 2024 (midnight)

Permits to burn are required for the restricted burning period and must be obtained from the Bush Fire Control Officer.

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South West Returns to Pre-Lockdown Conditions

South West Returns to Pre-Lockdown Conditions
05 Feb 2021

Pending no further local cases, the five-day lockdown for the Perth, Peel and South West regions will end as planned at 6pm on Friday, 5 February.

In line with Premier Mark McGowan’s announcement on Friday, 5 February, the mandatory lockdown will cease and all restrictions will be lifted for the South West Region from 6pm, Friday, 5 February.

South West will return straight to pre-lockdown conditions. Our libraries, recreation centres, playgrounds and skateparks will reopen as per normal.

All of the Shire's facilities will have in place mandatory COVID-19 contact tracing registers. Contact registers are a protection measure and will help the WA Department of Health contact trace suspected COVID-19 cases, if required.

How to sign in:

Simply download the free SafeWA app on a mobile device (Android users or Apple users). It will automatically register you and is easy and contactless. View this video for instructions on how to download the app. 

When visiting one of our venues, use the app to scan a code on entry.

Or

Paper sign in sheets are also available in our facilities for those who don’t have a mobile device or haven’t downloaded the app.

Libraries

The Shire of Harvey libraries will reopen as per normal operating hours.

Visit the libraries page for more information on operating hours and contact details for each library. 

Leschenault Leisure Centre

The Leschenault Leisure Centre will resume full service from 8am Saturday, 6 February. This will include learn to swim classes, group fitness, gym and crèche. Court bookings will also proceed as per pre lockdown procedures.

Contact details, timetables and opening hours are available on the Centre's website.

Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre

The Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre will reopen from 8am Saturday, 6 February. The gym is currently closed for construction and will reopen in the coming weeks.

Contact details, timetables and opening hours are available on the Centre's website.

Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool - Harvey

The pool will reopen at 12noon Saturday, 6 February.

Opening hours are available here.

More information on the transition out of lockdown is available on the WA State Government website.