AMD Chartered Accountants, Bunbury, Geraldton, Mandurah, Western Australia

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Bunbury City Council

Bunbury City Council Chief Executive Officer Greg Trevaskis,
Executive Manager Corporate Services Ken Weary and
City Accountant David Ransom in the council chambers foyer
with a sculpture by Ian Dowling titled ‘Saddle Grove’.

With an annual turnover of $65 million and 320 people on the payroll, the Bunbury City Council is a big business.

Gone are the days of council organising just the three R’s of roads, rubbish and rates. Today the council is a multifaceted organisation which, according to Chief Executive Officer Greg Trevaskis, is involved in more than 80 business ventures ranging from the South West Sports Centre, to events such as the annual Australia Day festivities.

“Bunbury City Council is responsible for providing all types of infrastructure which supports our enviable lifestyle,” Greg said.

“We are involved in a whole range of business areas such as road construction, design and drafting, town planning services, financial services and we own and fund the facilities like the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries and the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.”

“Nobody is more loyal in supporting community groups, employment and industry, and we take a keen interest in education, health and recreation programs which form the basis of a strong and healthy community.”

The council has a buy local policy ensuring that a significant proportion of its expenditure stays in the local economy.

“Over the years we have established a long term relationship with AMD Chartered Accountants,” Greg said.

AMD provides an annual audit for the council as well as carrying out specialist services associated with internal controls, financial reviews and compliance with statutory requirements.

“They assist us in keeping in front of the game in terms of high quality financial advice and good governance for the council,” Greg said.

“AMD is a respected local accounting firm with a high standing in the community. Partner Tim Partridge provides much of our financial advice and Shaun O’Callaghan is highly respected – because he’s a CATS supporter.”

Sport is an important element in promoting a healthy community and the council is carrying out major upgrades to support athletics, football, soccer and cricket.

A new $3.6m regional athletics track at Hay Park is due to open in May next year and a $700,000 turf playing field for soccer and rugby is in this year’s budget, along with funds for upgrading the cricket facilities at Forrest Park.

“Council attracts funds to support sporting clubs so that people play sport,” Greg said.

“We also need first class sporting facilities to attract national and international sporting events. Lots of our facilities have a role beyond Bunbury and they are enjoyed by many people from throughout the South West.”

BCC CEO Greg Trevaskis