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ADOPTION OF WESTONIA HISTORICAL PRECINCT LOCAL LAW 2023

Published on Friday, 2 June 2023 at 8:34:00 AM

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995

Shire of Westonia

ADOPTION OF WESTONIA HISTORICAL PRECINCT LOCAL LAW 2023

The Council has resolved to adopt the Shire of Westonia Local Law –

Purpose of the local law:

To make provisions about the purpose of this Local Law is to prescribe the design of development, including buildings and fencing, within the Westonia Historical Precinct.

Effect of the local law:

The effect of this Local Law is to ensure the continuation of historical facades and fencing within the Westonia Historical Precinct.

Commencement date of the local law is 7^th June 2023.

A copy of the local law and the consolidations of the local laws, may be inspected at or obtained from the Shire Office, 41 Wolfram Street Westonia during normal opening hours.

The consolidated local laws are also available on the Shire’s website. or CLICK HERE

The local law was published in the Government Gazette on 23 May 2023.

Bill Price

Chief Executive Officer

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