Home » Shire of Plantagenet 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
Visitor Information and Attractions » Shire of Plantagenet Visitor information Mount Barker lies on three important tourist routes - Albany Highway, which connects Perth and Albany, Muir Highway, which connects the South West to the Great Southern through Manjimup, and Porongurup Road, which links Mount Barker to Porongurup The spectacular wildflower season attracts large numbers of tourists, via self-drive and coach travel The most popular forms of
Shire of Plantagenet Contact Details 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
Management Team » Shire of Plantagenet The Shire of Plantagenet Executive Management Team is headed by the Chief Executive Officer and three Executive Managers who manage the operations of the Shire
Towns and Settlements - Shire of Plantagenet Towns and Settlements Mount Barker Mount Barker is the major town within the Shire of Plantagenet and is located 50km north of Albany Mount Barker is a significant service centre for the surrounding agricultural areas and it plays an important role in the region Kendenup Kendenup is located approximately 20 kilometres north of Mount Barker and to the east of Albany Highway The Great
Food Safety Premises » Shire of Plantagenet The Shire of Plantagenet takes food safety and hygiene within our Shire very seriously All businesses have obligations to produce safe and suitable food and the Environmental Health Team are assisting food businesses to meet these obligations by providing free access to a new exciting training tool
Building Approvals » Shire of Plantagenet The Shire has 25 business days to decide on an uncertified application Waste water If the proposed building works involve waste water disposal (septic tanks and leach drains) an 'Application to Construct or Install an Apparatus for the Treatment of Sewage' form must be completed and submitted to the Shire with the Building Permit application
Australia Day awards » Shire of Plantagenet 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
Waste Management Facilities - Shire of Plantagenet 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
Latest News » Shire of Plantagenet Posted 02 February 2026 Aussie and community spirit on show in Plantagenet More than 200 people gathered at Frost Pavilion at 8 30am to kick off Australia Day with a true blue sausage sizzle