Community Initiatives

Physical Amenities, Parks & Playgrounds

The Dalyellup Beach Estate is a master planned community and as such has wonderful physical amenities, parks and playgrounds for all sectors of the community to utilize and enjoy on a daily basis. Dalyellup Beach incorporates over 140 hectares of coastal reserve with family parks on the foreshore ensuring great opportunities to indulge in water sports, fishing, beach/bush walking or just enjoy wandering along the boardwalk to the fabulous family beach park. This is complemented by picturesque lakes all within twenty hectares of centralised parklands that are integrated into a path network, for example, you can cycle/walk from Dalyellup Boulevard to the beach within the Dalyellup Beach Estate. Families and friends can also relax and enjoy one of the many landscaped parks and picnic grounds that have barbeques and playgrounds for community use. A new path network, the ‘Tuart Walk’ links the Dalyellup Beach Estate to the greater Bunbury area offering an opportunity to walk or cycle to the City of Bunbury.

Dalyellup Beach Community Centre

The Dalyellup Beach Estate and Shire of Capel are well aware of the need to provide a venue for the community to enable relevant social interaction for the development of the community. The multi functional community centre is located next to the Dalyellup Beach Village Shops and consists of a large hall, purpose built playgroup and toy library, counseling offices, meeting rooms, offices, storage and kitchen facilities. The Centre offers a huge array of programs and services for the community with a range of interest groups and activities already operating from the centre. All residents are encouraged to join in or form there own groups whether it be a playgroup, yoga or book club and for further information call the Shire of Capel on 9727 0222 or visit the website at www.capel.wa.gov.au.

Shire of Capel - Dalyellup Beach Library

The Shire of Capel's Dalyellup Public Library came about through community action and is located at the Village Shopping Centre adjacent to the Community Centre. The library is open from Tuesday to Saturday at set times and for further information contact 9795 7815.

Business & Employment

The Dalyellup Beach Estate and other key partners continue to work in close cooperation with the community to implement both short and long term opportunities for business and employment for the local Dalyellup Beach community.

Dalyellup Beach Shopping Village

The Dalyellup Beach Shopping Village provides a hub of opportunities for the community to access essential goods and services without leaving the estate. The Village incorporates a florist, medical centre, café/deli, public library and sales/display office with the community centre located adjacent the village.

Dalyellup Beach Community, Trades & Services Directory

The Satterley Property Group in-conjunction with the community has developed a local Dalyellup Community Directory to provide the community a link to local opportunities including, emergency services, schools, health, sporting, voluntary, church and child care options that are available. A Trades and Services Directory is also available providing a ready list of useful trades and services that operate from and within the Estate. A copy of both directories is available at the Dalyellup Sales Office.

Further Information

Dalyellup  Beach Estate - Community Development Coordinator - Liz Watkins - 9795 6333
Go to the Dalyellup Beach Intranet - www.dalyellupbeach.com
Go to the Shire of Capel - www.capel.wa.gov.au
Go to the City of Bunbury – www.bunbury.wa.gov.au

Education & Youth

The Dalyellup Beach Estate and key partners understand both the short and long term benefits associated with the provision of opportunities for education and training within a community. The provision of playgroups, primary and high schools and further educational opportunities are the backbone for a bright future for a community.

Schools

Dalyellup Primary School

The Dalyellup Primary School opened for students (Kindergarten – Year 7) on the 5th February 2001 and was housed in facilities on Norton Promenade (now the village shopping centre) until April 2004. In May 2004, the school relocated to new purpose built facilities on Hartog Road and in 2005 student numbers were over 500.

The Ocean Forest Lutheran College

The Ocean Forest Lutheran College offers small class sizes from Kindergarten to year 12.  The school commenced in 2004 with 52 students and 5 staff and it is predicted that the school will cater for 700 – 800 children by 2010.

Dalyellup Secondary College

A new public school is scheduled to open in 2009, initially catering for years' 7 and 8, to be located adjacent to Dalyellup Boulevard, south of Ocean Forest Lutheran College. The $25 million secondary college is scheduled to be built later this year with a proposed catchment area of Dalyellup, Capel, Peppermint Grove Beach, Gelorup and Stratham. It is envisaged that the school will open with approximately 100 students enrolled for year 7 and 80 for year 8.

Youth Activities and Opportunities

The Shire of Capel offers fun activities and opportunities for the youth of Dalyellup including school holiday activitites and youth events, for more information please contact Michelle Plume or Sue Hall - Shire of Capel Community Development  on 9727 0222.

The Dalyellup Library is offering arts and crafts activities for children aged 9-12 each school holidays - book with the library on 9795 7815.

The Dalyellup Beach playgroup provides activities and support for children, parents and babies. There is morning and afternoon sessions in the purpose built facility at the community centre.

In 2008 Satterley Property Group's South West Community Development Coordinator, Liz Watkins - in partnership with local schools and the Shire of Capel will be starting the Dalyellup Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The group will be involved in local decision making, event management and other community projects. For more information please contact Liz Watkins on 9795 6333 or email lizw@satterley.com.au

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

Dalyellup residents with support through the Shire of Capel continue to be pro-active in preserving their way of life through involvement in a wide range of positive community safety and crime prevention initiatives. In late 2004 the Shire of Capel in partnership with the State Government developed a local community safety and crime prevention plan reflecting areas of concern in-conjunction with sustainable strategies. The strategies revolve around the Neighbourhood Watch groups with an aim to reduce preventable crime and help neighbours meet and greet each other. The Dalyellup/Gelorup Neighbourhood Watch Group has commenced and for more information contact Donna Sims at the Shire of Capel on 9727 0222.

Further Information

Go to the Shire of Capel - www.capel.wa.gov.au
Go to the City of Bunbury – www.bunbury.wa.gov.au
Go to Department for Community Development - www.community.wa.gov.au
Go to Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia - www.yacwa.org.au

Community Information

History and demographics of Capel and the Dalyellup Beach Estate

Capel was settled very early in the history of Western Australia and in the 1830’s Governor, Captain James Stirling and later Governor John Hutt acquired land along the rich coastal strip. Capel and surrounding areas are traditional lands for the Wardandi Nyungar people. Dalyellup Beach is a new community located within the Shire of Capel and has an estimated population of approximately (as at December 2007) 4222 with the number of dwellings at 1508. It has been identified that 54% of the Dalyellup population are under 18 years of age and the population will swell to approximately 12,000 by 2010.

Events and Community Activities

Well organised and implemented events have been a major draw card at the Dalyellup Beach Estate since its inception and highlight events have included the James Morrison Concert, annual Carols by Candlelight, Founders Day community event, Movies in the Park and regular summer concerts. As the photos reveal healthy crowds attend these events/activities and the Satterley Property Group encourage all interested persons to get along and enjoy the experience. The events/activities provide opportunities for the community to socialise and enjoy the spectacular array of entertainers and fun associated with these events. An annual calendar of events is produced to showcase the events to the community ensuring high attendances.

Dalyellup Intra-Net

The Dalyellup Intranet is a locally produced website that keeps interested residents up-to-date with the latest news, views and local information concerning the overall Dalyellup Beach Estate development. The Intranet site is designed to provide useful information on the latest news, upcoming events, newsletters, community contacts, business directory, youth page, community association information and classifieds.

Go to – www.dalyellupbeach.com.au

Dalyellup Beach Community Association (DBCA)

The Dalyellup Beach Community Association (DBCA) formed as a steering committee in May 2002 and held the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in August 2002. Annette Dix was elected as the President and held the position for three years.

The DBCA is an independent, incorporated association that represents the interest of all Dalyellup residents. The DBCS's mission is to achieve a safe proud and thriving community, a healthy environment and support the various Dalyellup Groups.

As always feel free to contct any one of our 2008 Executive Committee for more information or to raise issues of community concern.

President - Barry Lee - 9795 9729 - BAZNDEL@e-wire.net.au

Vice President - Ken Whitbread - 9795 8355 - lyndakenl@bigpond.com

Dalyellup Roundup

The Dalyellup Roundup contains a huge amount of localized information and is available every three months. The Dalyellup Joint Venture produces the Dalyellup Roundup for the Estate and this newsletter contains information on events, estate development, programs and services available, reports from project/sales managers, Dalyellup Beach Community Association and other community contacts.

The most recent copy of the Dalyellup Roundup newsletter is available at http://www.satterley.com.au/go/community/community-news and further copies can be accessed through the Dalyellup Sales Office.