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News published May 2020
Time to hit the books: Wanneroo Libraries reopen to eager readers
![All City of Wanneroo libraries are now open to the public once again.](http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/images/CoW_press_release___website_upload__8_.png)
Published 19th May 2020
All City of Wanneroo libraries are now open to the public once again.
Buying local: Bitumen surfacing tender awarded to longstanding City contractor
![Roadroller and roadworks](http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/images/roadworks_300x186_2.jpg)
Published 18th May 2020
Local construction company Roads 2000 has been awarded a three-year contract to continue providing bitumen surfacing and associated civil works to the City of Wanneroo.
Community services and facilities set to reopen next week
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Published 15th May 2020
The City of Wanneroo aims to reopen some of its community facilities and services from Tuesday 19 May, in line with Phase 2 of the State Government’s ‘COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery’.
City services and facilities phase two reopening update
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Published 13th May 2020
In line with Phase 2 of the State Government’s COVID Recovery Roadmap, the City of Wanneroo is currently preparing to re-open a number of programs and facilities.
Council cuts red tape, freeing up financial support for community groups
![Civic Centre](http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/images/civic_centre.jpg)
Published 7th May 2020
Changes in policy adopted by Council will afford the City the ability to more easily provide financial support to incorporated community groups and not-for-profits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safeguarding the Future of Wanneroo Agriculture
![Strawberries](http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/images/agribusiness_paper_300x186.jpg)
Published 6th May 2020
Wanneroo Council have endorsed its Agribusiness Position Paper: ‘A Thriving Agri-precinct in Wanneroo’.
Your Waste – Your Choice
![Man recycling rubbish](http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/images/waste_collection_1.jpg)
Published 5th May 2020
Ratepayers can now choose to swap to a free bigger recycling bin to reduce what goes to landfill and increase the reuse of valuable resources.
Temporary road closures - May 2020
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Published 4th May 2020
Information on temporary closures during May 2020.
Construction of $1.4 million sports facility begins
![Mayor Tracey Roberts at Leatherback Park](http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/images/mayor_roberts_leatherback_park.jpg)
Published 1st May 2020
Construction of a new community sporting facility commenced at Leatherback Park in Alkimos last week as part of a joint $1.4 million local & State Government investment in local, grassroots sports.