The Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is the local authority for the Napranum community and Napranum DOGIT (Deed of Grant in Trust) lands covering over 200,000 hectares. The Council was formed in 2005 under the Local Government (Community Government areas) Act 2004.
The Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council includes five elected representatives responsible for setting the Council's strategic direction through relevant planning processes, formulating policies, adopting the annual budget and making decisions to achieve Council goals. The Mayor and Councillors are elected every four years. The next election will be held in 2024.
Councillors are elected to represent the Community, with each Councillor bringing an individual perspective to the decisions Council must make on behalf of the whole community. All Councillors provide a declaration of office that requires them to fulfil the duties of office by acting in good faith and impartially to the best of their judgment and ability and agree to uphold the Council's Code of Conduct.
Ordinary council meetings occur once a month unless an alternative date has been agreed upon.
Information and contact details for each of the Councillors is provided hereElected Representatives:
The role of the Mayor and Councillors is set out in the: Local Government Act 2009
PCYC
Council have received $900K from WCCCA to upgrade the PCYC – Due for Completion in May 2017.
Council have received $300K from Building our Regions to upgrade the outdoor area of the PCYC – This work will commence early next year.
Boat Ramp
Council have received $700K to upgrade the Napranum Boat Ramp – Due for Completion Late 2017.
Foreshore and Access Road
Council have received $3.7M to develop the foreshore. Design work has commenced due for completion late 2018.
Cultural Camp at Bouchat
Council have received $10K funding and will contribute $10K for cultural camp next year – Events Committee will work with Stephen Hall and Andrewina Hudson to develop program.
Clean up of Waste Dump
Council undertaking Clean up of Waste Dump and relinquishment of permit –estimated cost $140K
Breakfast program
Council
working with Prime Minister and Cabinet and My Pathways to commence breakfast
program for school students.
Development of 5 Year Corporate Plan
Council to engage with Community to develop new 5 Year Corporate plan.
Community Oval
Council would like to upgrade the Community oval.
Development of the Commercial Centre
Council are currently finalising services at the Commercial ring road. Lots should be available for lease by early 2017.
Napranum School
Council are currently working with Western Cape College and Lighthouse Christian
College to build a Prep to 3 school in Napranum.
Carbon Abatement Project
Tender closed – Consultation with Traditional owner groups and Mokwiri to occur prior to proceeding.
Bike Path
Council to apply for funding for a bike path from Napranum to Weipa.
Water Treatment Plant
Council have applied for funding to upgrade the water and sewerage systems.
Upgrade of Ruchook Grounds
Council have applied for $100K from WCCCA
Community Grants Program
Council hope to set up a Community grants program to provide opportunities for local groups/individuals to apply for small amounts of funding to support activities that will benefit the Community
Projects identified by Community Members
Napranum swimming Pool
Move War Memorial to original area (near Madua Residence top end)