Shire of Three Springs

Name

Shire of Three Springs

Legal name

Shire of Three Springs

Website

https://threesprings.wa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Municipal administration
• Waste management
• Property rates collection
• Community facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Three Springs

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Rates Revenue: Property rates collected from residential, commercial, and agricultural properties within the shire boundaries. Differential rates may be applied to different property categories.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Funding from State and Federal government for infrastructure, community services, and special programs including disaster recovery assistance.
3. Fees and Charges: Various service fees including waste management, facility hire, licensing, animal registration, and community bus services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shire of Three Springs is a Western Australian local government authority that delivers statutory municipal services to approximately 600 residents. Its core offerings include property rates administration, waste management, road and infrastructure maintenance, emergency and bush fire services coordination, community facilities (aquatic centre, community gym, library), aged care accommodation, early childhood learning, recreational programs, and visitor/tourism services for the surrounding rural catchment.

Product overview

Shire of Three Springs is a local government authority in Western Australia, not a technology product company. Its website functions as a municipal information portal providing community services rather than technology products. The council offers a range of local government services including: administrative services (council meetings, public documents, rates, licensing), health services (Three Springs Medical Centre, Dental Clinic, North Midlands Health Services), community facilities (Aquatic Centre, Community Gym, Library), waste management, fire and emergency services, childcare/early childhood learning, aged care (Kadathinni Units), and community programs. The site also features event information, visitor attractions (Astro Tourism, Geocaching, Silo Projections), and a local newspaper 'Yakabout'. No commercial technology products, SaaS platforms, or software products are offered by this entity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Rates Administration Annual property rates levied on residential, commercial, and rural properties within the Shire, calculated on GRV (Gross Rental Value) for residential/commercial and UV (Unimproved Value) for rural land, with differential rates applied by category.
• Waste Management Services Waste collection and management services for residents and businesses across the Shire, delivered via the Works and Services Depot at 1 Talc Road.
• Road and Infrastructure Maintenance Maintenance of local roads and public infrastructure delivered through the Works and Services Depot at 1 Talc Road, operating Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.
• Bush Fire and Emergency Services Coordination of bush fire preparedness, fire permits, and emergency management across the Shire, led by the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer and supported by volunteer fire brigades and the North Midlands St Johns Ambulance Service.
• Licensing Services Issuing of local licences including animal registration and other statutory licensing functions administered through the Council Administration Office.
• Aquatic Centre Public aquatic facility available to residents and visitors as part of the shire's recreational facilities, with hire and access fees.
• Community Gym Public gym facility operated by the Shire for local residents.
• Three Springs Public Library Public library service for the community operated by the Shire.
• Kadathinni Units (Aged Care Accommodation) Aged-friendly community housing units for senior residents within the Shire, part of the shire's aged care support offering.
• Three Springs Early Childhood Learning Centre Council-operated childcare centre offering 19 early childhood learning places for local families, opened in late January 2020 with funding support from State Government Royalties for Regions, Mid West Development Commission, Lotterywest, and the Federal Building Better Regions Fund.
• Eco Short Stay Caravan Parks Council-managed eco-friendly short-stay caravan park accommodation for visitors and tourists to the Shire.
• Community Bus Hire Community bus service available for hire by community groups for local transport.
• Yakabout Community Newspaper Locally published community newspaper with local news, business advertising opportunities (via Yakabout Advertising Request Form), and community updates; serves as a communication channel for the shire.
• Community Small Grants Program Grant funding program providing up to $5,000 to community organisations within the Shire to support local projects and initiatives.
• Cyclone Seroja Disaster Recovery Assistance $4,000 recovery grants for individuals and businesses affected by Cyclone Seroja, administered through a state emergency assistance package and the Small Business Development Corporation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community Small Grants Program provides funding up to $5,000 to community organizations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North Midlands Health ServicecoreOthersMulti Purpose Service Centre partnership providing 8-bed hospital with 24/7 emergency, aged care, and district health services. The Shire facilitates provision of medical and dental services to the community.
• Three Springs Medical Centre (Dr Toye Lotsu)coreOthersPrivate medical practice providing GP services. The Shire facilitated transition from council-operated to private practice in 2013 to ensure ongoing medical care for the community.
• Three Springs Dental CliniccoreOthersPrivate dental practice operating from modern facility on Thomas Street with Dr VT Rhassa providing general and specialist dental services. Shire facilitates provision of dental services.
• State Government Royalties for RegionsminorOthersFunding body for Regional Grant Scheme that contributed to construction of Early Childhood Learning Centre opened in 2020.
• Mid West Development CommissionminorOthersRegional development authority that provided funding support for Early Childhood Learning Centre development.
• LotterywestminorOthersWestern Australian lottery funding body that contributed to Early Childhood Learning Centre construction.
• Federal Government Building Better Regions FundminorOthersFederal funding program that contributed to Early Childhood Learning Centre as part of building better regions initiative.
• Western PowerminorOthersState government utility operating large substation in Three Springs, distributing power across the region. Provides local employment opportunities.
• Water CorporationminorOthersState government water utility with local operations in Three Springs, providing water services to the community.
• North Midlands St Johns Ambulance ServicecoreOthersRegional ambulance service comprising five towns with volunteer first responders providing emergency medical response and inter-hospital transfers.
• Carnamah District High SchoolminorOthersNearby district high school (22km south) providing junior high school education (Years 8-10) with daily bus service for Three Springs students.
• Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DAP)minorOthersDevelopment Assessment Panel that reviews major development applications including renewable energy facilities within the shire.
• State Government (Cyclone Seroja Recovery)minorOthers$4,000 grants for individuals and businesses affected by Cyclone Seroja distributed through state emergency assistance package.
• Small Business Development CorporationminorOthersState government body administering small business recovery grants ($4,000) for Cyclone Seroja affected businesses including retailers, tourism, and hospitality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shire of Northampton: Mid West WA shire north of Three Springs with similar size, rural economy, and small council staff. Overlapping service mandate and reliance on rates plus state/federal grants.
• Shire of Coorow: Adjacent Mid West WA shire of comparable size and economic profile (grain, grazing, mining). Operates the same local government statutory model with rates, grants, and fees as core revenue and similar service mandate.
• Shire of Irwin: Mid West WA coastal shire with comparable small-scale rural local government profile. Operates similar recreation, waste, and community service functions funded through rates, fees, and grants.
• Shire of Dalwallinu: Mid West WA shire of similar rural profile and size. Comparable mix of rate revenue, grant funding, and small-scale community service delivery including recreation and waste management.
• Shire of Perenjori: Neighbouring Mid West WA shire with comparable small population, mixed agricultural economy, and reliance on rates plus state/federal grants. Near-identical service mandate structure.
• Shire of Carnamah: Neighbouring Mid West WA shire council directly referenced as the school transport destination (22km south). Most directly comparable as a similarly tiny rural WA local government with mixed agriculture/mining economy and a small rate base.
• Shire of Chapman Valley: Adjacent Mid West WA shire council with very small staff and ratepayer base. Comparable operating model with focus on roads, community facilities, and rate/grant/fee funding mix.
• Shire of Morawa: Mid West WA shire covering a similar small rural population with grain/grazing and mining economic base. Mirrors Three Springs' combination of rate-funded services, government grants, and small staff.
• Shire of Mingenew: Adjacent Mid West WA shire council with comparable population scale, agricultural economy, and small-rate-base operating model. Strong functional and structural overlap with Three Springs.

Broad incumbents

• City of Greater Geraldton: Larger regional centre local government in the same Mid West WA region. Provides broader services and acts as a regional hub against which smaller shires like Three Springs operate; useful comparison for tier-of-service and funding scaling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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