Welcome to the Shire of Jerramungup
The Jerramungup Shire Council was established on 1 July 1982, having been annexed from the Shire of Gnowangerup.
Located 440 kilometres southeast of Perth, the Shire of Jerramungup is the western gateway to the world famous Fitzgerald River National Park. The Shire comprises of 645,110 hectares and incorporates the towns of Jerramungup and Bremer Bay and the districts of Needilup, Jacup, Gairdner and Boxwood Hill.
The town of Jerramungup
was established in 1953 as a war service settlement area. Though only a relatively young farming and agriculture region, the area is rich in history and proud of its heritage. Follow this link to an ABC report on "Jerramungup, 50 Years On"
The town of Bremer
Bay
is growing fast both in terms of development and tourism. The unspoilt coastline offers numerous recreational pursuits from fishing, beach combing and walking on some of the finest beach sand in the southern hemisphere, whale watching and not to mention swimming in the magnificent turquoise waters of the various bays and beaches. Follow this link to "CHECKOUT BREMER BAY "
The Fitzgerald
River
National Park
is one of the largest national parks in Australia
containing 20% of the States described plant species. The park covers an area of 329 039 ha and is one of the most diverse botanical regions in the world, featuring more than 1800 species of plants.
Upcoming Events
| Tuesday 19th August 2008 |
Ordinary Council Meeting - Jerramungup |
| Thursday 31st July- Saturday 2nd August 2008 |
Local Government Convention- Perth |
| Tuesday 16th September 2008 |
Ordinary Council Meeting- Bremer Bay |
| Tuesday 21st October 2008 |
Ordinary Council Meeting- Jerramungup |
| Tuesday 18th November 2008 |
Ordinary Council Meeting- Jerramungup |
| Tuesday 16th December 2008 |
Ordinary Council Meeting- Jerramungup |
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Harvest Ban Hotline
The Harvest Ban Hotline Number is 08 9835 1333
This number allows you to hear the status of harvest bans and vehicle movement bans within the Shire. Please ensure you are aware of this number and use it instead of ringing the Shire office directly. |
Councillors Cr Trevaskis - 4 Year Term - October 2011 Cr Williams - 4 Year Term - October 2011 Cr Hobbs - 4 Year Term - October 2011 Cr Barrett - 4 Year Term - October 2011 Cr Bailey - 2 Year Term - October 2009 Cr Atkin - 2 Year Term - October 2009 Cr Iffla - 2 Year Term - October 2009
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2008 Storm Season Storm Safe Brochure
Any Feedback, Comments or Suggestions?
We would appreciate any feedback or comments on our new website. Please email us at council@jerramungup.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9835 1022
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