The Shire of Plantagenet Administration Centre is located in Lowood Road Mount Barker, 359km south of Perth and 50km north of Albany on Albany Highway. Click Here to make a General Enquiry Acknowledgement of Country The Shire of Plantagenet acknowledges the traditional custodians of our area and their continuing connection to the land and ...

Shire of Plantagenet Contact Details ... Alternatively, call in and speak to a staff member in our Administration Centre, Lowood Road, Mount Barker. Office hours are 9.00am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday. It is recommended that you make an appointment if you wish to speak to a specific staff member.

The Shire of Plantagenet acknowledges the traditional custodians of our area and their continuing connection to the land and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Menang Noongar community and their culture; and to Elders past and present.

Shire of Plantagenet-based business owners who deposit waste regularly may apply for an account from the Shire Administration Centre. A record of waste disposal must be completed and signed for on each occasion and a monthly account is issued.

The Shire has 25 business days to decide on an uncertified application. Wastewater If the proposed building works involve wastewater disposal (septic tanks and leach drains) an Application to Construct or Install an Apparatus for the Treatment of Sewage must be completed and submitted to the Shire with the Building Permit application.

The rate in the dollar is based on the Shire's expenditure requirements, offset by income streams including grants from State and Federal governments, and fees and charges. The Council sets a minimum rate for all properties to ensure property owners make an equitable contribution to the provision of local government services.

All Shire of Plantagenet landowners and occupiers must prepare their property for the bush fire season. This includes homeowners, tenants, absentee landowners, holiday homeowners and people living on rural properties. Properties are checked for compliance at certain times of the year, based on the zone (Eastern or Western) they are located in.

The sizing of the system is to be calculated by the plumber, but the Shire’s Environmental Health Officer will double check the calculations when the Application to Construct or Install an Apparatus for the Treatment of Sewage is received.

The median age of people in Plantagenet (2021 Census data) is 48 years and 32.3% of people are aged 60 years and over. Our seniors play an important role in our community and are heavily involved in community life and volunteering. The Shire of Plantagenet offers various services and support for seniors through local groups and annual programs:

Kerbside bin collection The Shire contracts Cleanaway to operate a 120L household rubbish bin and a 240L recycling bin collection for the townsites of Mount Barker, Kendenup, Rocky Gully and Narrikup. Cleanaway can be contacted on (08) 6801 7500 for all waste or recycling enquiries. Refer to the 2026/2027 Kerbside and Recycling Collection Calendar. Rubbish collection day is every Thursday, and ...