Proposed permanent closure of a portion of Old Newdegate Road, Ravensthorpe

Notice is hereby given that, at its Ordinary Meeting held on 22 September 2026 (Resolution 2026/116), the Council of the Shire of Ravensthorpe resolved to give local public notice of its intention to resolve to request the Minister for Lands to permanently close a portion of Old Newdegate Road, Mt Cattlin, Ravensthorpe, under section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997.

Meeting Agenda, Minutes and Recording can be viewed on the following link: 22 September 2026 - Ordinary Council Meeting

Portion of Old Newdegate Road adjoining proposed Lot 3 (comprising former Lots 7, 30, 31, 36 and 177), Mt Cattlin.

The portion of road proposed to be closed is buried beneath mine tailings and no longer serves a public road function. It forms part of the New Floater Road diversion at Mt Cattlin.

Once closed, the land is proposed to be consolidated into proposed Lot 3 under the parallel Western Australian Planning Commission subdivision application. Closure can only be affected by Order of the Minister for Lands following the Shire’s formal request and the Minister’s determination.

A plan showing the extent of the road proposed to be closed, together with Council’s report, is available for inspection at the Shire Administration Offices, 46 Veal Street, Hopetoun, and 65 Morgans Street, Ravensthorpe, during office hours, and on the Shire’s website at www.ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au.

Any person may make a written submission on the proposal. Submissions must be received by the Chief Executive Officer no later than 4:00pm on 2 November 2026 and may be:

•  posted to: Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ravensthorpe, PO Box 43, Ravensthorpe WA 6346;

•  emailed to: shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au; or

•  online at: Your Say Ravensthorpe, Have your say - Proposed Closure of a portion of Old Newdegate Road, Ravensthorpe

Council will consider all submissions received before deciding whether to proceed with a formal request to the Minister for Lands.

Shire of Ravensthorpe

2 October 2026