Wattle Range Council Corporate Services Development Services Engineering Services Executive Leadership Team Community Strategic Plan Climate Adaptation Salmon Hole Post Ofice Rock Coastal Erosion Advocate for Environmental Projects new task All Objectives Corporate Objectives Development Objectives Find an item Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type Develop and implement a Council specific Climate Adaptation Plan to consider energy efficiency in Council buildings and structures, coastal infrastructure. Contribute to the implementation of the Limestone Coast Regional Adaptation Plan, which includes impacts on economic development and broader community issues. July 1, 2017 December 31, 2018 Engineering Services Environmental Services Lauren Oxlade Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance $20,000 Major Yes Strategic Investigate options for managing coastal erosion at the Salmon Hole / Post Office Rock and undertand the likely impacts on the Pool of Siloam and the Beachport township. Then lobby the State Government and Coastal Protection Board for funding to implement actions. January 1, 2017 December 31, 2020 Engineering Services Environmental Services Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency $30,000 Major Yes Strategic Lobby the South East Natural Resources Board for additional focus and funding towards environmental projects in our area. Actively participate in environmental projects in the Wattle Range area including revegetation works, volunteering and coastal projects. January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services Environmental Services Lauren Oxlade Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency $30,000 Major Yes Operational
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Wattle Range Council Corporate Services Development Services Engineering Services Executive Leadership Team
Community Strategic Plan
Climate Adaptation
Salmon Hole Post Ofice Rock Coastal Erosion
Advocate for Environmental Projects
new taskAll Objectives Corporate Objectives Development Objectives Find an item
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Develop and implement a Council specific Climate Adaptation Plan to consider energy efficiency in Council buildings and structures, coastal infrastructure.
Contribute to the implementation of the Limestone Coast Regional Adaptation Plan, which includes impacts on economic development and broader community issues.
July 1, 2017 December 31, 2018 Engineering Services
Investigate options for managing coastal erosion at the Salmon Hole / Post Office Rock and undertand the likely impacts on the Pool of Siloam and the Beachport township.
Then lobby the State Government and Coastal Protection Board for funding to implement actions.
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2020 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$30,000 Major Yes Strategic
Lobby the South East Natural Resources Board for additional focus and funding towards environmental projects in our area.
Actively participate in environmental projects in the Wattle Range area including revegetation works, volunteering and coastal projects.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Lobby DPTI to construct the proposed Groyne in the vicinity of the Beachport Jetty
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Peter Halton Environmental Sustainability $0 Moderate Yes Strategic
Lobby South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board, Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources and Natural Resources Management Board to minimise the impact of Coastal Erosion as a result of outflows from the Southend Drain.
Council has an advocacy role only.
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2019 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Peter Halton Community Service,Environmental Sustainability
$5,000 Minor Yes Strategic
Lobby Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources, the South Eastern Water Conservation and Draininge Board, and the South East Natural Resources Management Board to investigate and implement improvement strategies to the flows and health of Lake George.
Seed funding to support a grant application is recommended.
January 1, 2017 December 30, 2020 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Peter Halton Community Service,Economic Development,Environmental Sustainability
$5,000 Moderate No Strategic
Implement the 2016 Waste Management Strategy and review by 2021.
Budget is an annual estimate for implementation of new
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$30,000 Major Yes Strategic
CWMS Planning and Operations
CWMS Divestment
Regional Waste Contracts
Minimise Impacts of State Government Waste Reform
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
actions. Budget does not include current operating costs such as kerbside collection, operation of the transfer stations and resource recovery centres or capital cost for relocation of Beachport Waste Transfer Station.
Develop, regularly review and implement the Safety Reliability Maintenance and Technical Management Plan for all four Schemes.
Review and implement operation, irrigation and monitoring plans for CWMS.
Annual operating budgets and capital works not included in the budget.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$5,000 Moderate Yes Operational
Investigate options to transfer ownership and/or management of the community wastewater management systems (CWMS) to a water industry provider.
The CWMS Asset Management Plan and longterm financial plan will inform this work.
July 1, 2020 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$50,000 Major Yes Strategic
Investigate options for collaboration with other Councils for kerbside collection and other waste services.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2020 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$0 Moderate Yes Operational
Lobby the State Government to limit impacts of proposed waste reform including increases in Solid Waste Levies, increased reporting, infrastructure requirements
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2020 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$0 Moderate Yes Strategic
Relocation of Beachport Waste Transfer Station
Stormwater Management Plan
Coastal Management
Sporting Club Collaboration
Star Club Accreditation
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
and other impacts on Council.
Design and construct a new Waste Transfer Station at Beachport and seek external funding.
January 1, 2017 December 30, 2020 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$500,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Develop and biannually review the Stormwater Management Plans for Penola, Millicent, Kalangadoo and Beachport
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Assets Alan South Environmental Sustainability,Legislative Compliance
$30,000 Major Yes Operational
Establish a 4 year action plan outlining a range of long term, cost effective options for the management of coastal infrastructure and land under care and control of Council. This will build on the foundation of the Rivoli Bay Environmental Study and allocate priorities and budgets.
This includes groynes, revetment works, sand replenishment and removal, and coastal erosion works. It does not include infrastructure owned by other organisations or individuals.
The budget for this objective is for the development of the action plan. Additional budget will be required for implementation.
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$30,000 Major Yes Strategic
Advocate for the cohabitation of various sporting clubs into multi-user facilities to achieve economies of scale and reduce operating costs to individual clubs
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Development Services
Community Development
Sarah Marzec Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$0 Moderate No Operational
Advocate for Star Club accreditation across all sporting clubs to ensure that sustainable management
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Development Services
Community Development
Sarah Marzec Community Service $0 Moderate No Operational
Volunteer Matching
Administrative Efficiency
Digital Information Management
Reporting and Analysis
Information Technology Continuity
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
and governance standards are in place and access to Sport and Recreation grants are maximised
Administer a Council community volunteer program including the sustainable administration of a Volunteer Matching capability process. Advocate for regional nominations to State based volunteer awards. Develop or implement an electronic management system for volunteer matching across the Council area
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Development Services
Community Development
Sarah Marzec Community Service $10,000 Minor No Operational
Pursue technology based efficiency improvements that facilitate the automation of processes and procedures, enhances mobility, reduces turn around times and improves decision making
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Corporate Services
Administration Paul Duka Financial Efficiency $0 Major Yes Strategic
Develop and deploy customised databases and workflows to capture and manage information in order to improve decision making and operating efficiency
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Corporate Services
Information Technology
Jamie Sneddon Community Service,Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$50,000 Moderate Yes Operational
Develop both a controlled and adhoc reporting capability that extracts quality assured data from multiple concurrent databases and enables real time analysis of operating performance to improve the speed and quality of decision making
July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 Corporate Services
Information Technology
Jamie Sneddon Community Service,Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$100,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Investigate options to improve Information Technology reliability and resiliance through the development and deployment of either a cloud
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Corporate Services
Information Technology
Jamie Sneddon Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$25,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Enhanced Internet Capability
Information Technology Mobility
Customer Service Standards
Governance
Corporate Branding
Records Management
Training Register
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
based or dual server redundancy capability
Deploy NBN Internet across all major Council sites to improve Internet speed and bandwidth capability
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Information Technology
Jamie Sneddon Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$2,500 Minor Yes Strategic
Pursue mobile Information Technology solutions that improve remote connectivity and productivity in the field
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Corporate Services
Information Technology
Jamie Sneddon Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$25,000 Minor Yes Strategic
Develop a Customer Service Charter detailing appropriate standards for issue resolution, turn around times and customer feedback
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Administration Cathy Bell Community Service $0 Minor Yes Strategic
Ensure all policies, procedures and delegations of authority are appropriately recorded and managed to ensure compliance with nominated review cycles
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Corporate Services
Governance Catherine Loder Legislative Compliance $0 Minor Yes Operational
Review Council's corporate branding principles and templates to ensure consistency
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Communication Megan Tilley Community Service $0 Minor No Operational
Transition to a fully compliant electronic records management system to enhance efficiency and reduce physical storage requirements, including back scanning of historical data; destruction of expired records and an improved storage facility for residual records.
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2019 Corporate Services
Records Paul Whitford Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$70,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Develop an online based training register to record and manage all corporate and operational training requirements
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Human Resources
John Martin-Brown Financial Efficiency $2,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Inductions
Performance Development Reviews
Succession Planning
Financial Reporting
Internal Controls
Rates Review
SynergySoft Optimisation
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Develop an online induction capability for new employees, volunteers and contractors
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Human Resources
John Martin-Brown Financial Efficiency $30,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Develop an online Performance Development Review system that aligns individual objectives with annual and strategic business plans and desired behaviours with Council's values
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Human Resources
John Martin-Brown Financial Efficiency $2,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Develop a formal succession plan that identifies critical positions and both short and long term solutions to backfill as needs arise.
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Human Resources
John Martin-Brown Financial Efficiency $2,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Develop a standard suite of automated Financial key performance indictators and reports for monthly, quarterly, annual and long term reporting requirements that enables drill down capability from high level trend graphs to individual transactions
Finalise the deployment of single, consolidated, digital Risk Register and incorporate the principles of Risk Management into monthly and quarterly reviews through the development of key performance indicators and standardised reporting
Evolve Council's website to ensure that it remains relevant to community needs
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Corporate Services
Communication Megan Tilley Community Service $0 Minor Yes Operational
Broaden community consultation and communication through the development of a dedicated social media capability
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Communication Megan Tilley Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$1,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Introduce the option to distribute Rates Notices to ratepayers via email
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Corporate Services
Finance Aaron Peek Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$10,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Review evolving changes to Development Assessment Panel Legilstaion, and State wide proposed changes to the Development Act, and the potential impact Regionalisation. This will include a review of
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2018 Development Services
Planning John Best Legislative Compliance $10,000 Minor Yes Strategic
Traineeships
Asset Management Strategy
Public Spaces
Parks and Gardens Service Standards
Millicent Domain
Penola Town Square
Tree Management
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
staffing needs within Development Services
Continue to invest in local traineeships to provide jobs and therefore retention opportunities to our community youth and improve workplace diversity
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Corporate Services
Human Resources
John Martin-Brown Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$0 Minor No Operational
Review of the asset management strategy that ensures current and future Council owned assets are sustained and expanded in line with community needs
January 1, 2018 January 1, 2019 Engineering Services
Assets Alan South Community Service,Economic Development,Financial Efficiency
$0 Major Yes Strategic
Enhance Council's public spaces to increase community participation in outdoor, sporting and recreational activities and tourism
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Parks and Gardens
Peter Halton Community Service $30,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Develop a hierarchy of Parks and Gardens and determine appropriate service standards for each asset, including mowing, nature strips, garden beds and other amenities
June 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 Engineering Services
Parks and Gardens
Eddy Ros Community Service $5,000 Moderate Yes Operational
Finalise and implement the open space plan for the Millicent Domain
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Parks and Gardens
Eddy Ros Community Service $10,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Finalise infrastructure requirements and work with the community to develop an incremental plan for the devlopment of the Penola Town Square
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Economic Development
Peter Halton Community Service $50,000 Minor Yes Operational
Develop a Tree Management Plan to identify problematic trees for removal, manage the health of existing trees and improve the visual amenity of our townships
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Parks and Gardens
Eddy Ros Community Service,Environmental Sustainability
$20,000 Moderate Yes Operational
Playground Maintenance and Renewal
Development of a Nangwarry Recreation Facility
Open Space Plan
Regional Transport Plan
Penola Bypass
DPTI Roads
Road Management Plan
Efficency Improvement on Unsealed Roads
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
through the planting of new trees
Review, rationalise and develop a Play Ground Maintenance and Renewal Plan that is aligned with Community needs
January 1, 2018 June 30, 2020 Engineering Services
Parks and Gardens
Eddy Ros Community Service $15,000 Moderate Yes Operational
Undertake community consultation on the establishment of a recreational facility for the Nangwarry Community and then implement agreed outcomes with development of new infrastructure.
June 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Assets Ben Gower Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$250,000 Minor Yes Operational
Develop an Open Space Plan for community parks and gardens
Focus on major parks for the first 2yrs and then establish plans for the remainder of the parks
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Parks and Gardens
Eddy Ros Community Service,Economic Development
$30,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Update Regional Transport Plan and seek funding based on priorities for road projects.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Assets Peter Halton Community Service,Economic Development
$5,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Advocate for the completion of the Penola Bypass through State and Federal Government funding
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Assets Peter Halton Community Service,Economic Development
$0 Moderate Yes Operational
Advocate for the upgrading of Mile Hill, Kangaroo Flat, Hatherliegh, Wattle Range, Kalangadoo Roads and the Princess and Southern Ports Highways
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 Engineering Services
Assets Peter Halton Community Service,Economic Development
$0 Moderate Yes Operational
Review and update the Road Management Plan
July 1, 2020 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Assets Kerri Baker Community Service,Economic Development
$40,000 Major Yes Operational
Review resheeting techniques including the use of stabilising agents to
September 1, 2017 September 1, 2018 Engineering Services
Construction Wayne Fennell Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$5,000 Major Yes Operational
Quarry Investigation Plan
Implement a Dust Management Plan
LED Street Lighting
Street Light Network
Footpath Asset Management Plan
Kerb and Gutter Management Plan
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
improve unsealed road longevity and ongoing efficeincy gains
This project will be using local knowledge with the support from an external consultant to prepare a report with long term actions.
Preparation of a plan that will evaluate material locations and types for the use on local road maintenance.
Source rubble pits as close to projects as possible to reduce cartage costs and associated time frames using the 10yr road plans.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Construction Wayne Thomas Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$2,000 Minor Yes Operational
Review and update the rolling program of dust mitigation works including implementation to minimnise the impact of dust on rural residences
Budget is an annual amount
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Construction Alan South Community Service $50,000 Insignificant Yes Operational
Retrofit street lighting to LED, and consider mandating LED lighting for all new developments
January 1, 2017 January 1, 2018 Engineering Services
Assets Peter Halton Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$0 Moderate Yes Operational
Review current street lighting network and identify any priority black spot areas for in fill and/or expansion
July 1, 2019 June 30, 2020 Engineering Services
Assets Alan South Community Service $5,000 Minor Yes Strategic
Develop a footpath expansion plan for each of the district towns that is compliant with Disability and Discrimination Act requirements
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 Engineering Services
Assets Kerri Baker Community Service,Legislative Compliance
$0 Major Yes Strategic
Prepare a Kerb and Gutter Asset Management Plan
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Assets Kerri Baker Community Service $0 Moderate Yes Operational
Parking Network
Roadside Vegetation Plan
Implementation of Cemetery Master Plan
Plant and Equipment Management Plan
Plant and Equipment Optimisation
Airfield Financial Sustainability
Airfield Management Plan
Swimming Pool and Lake Infrastructure Management Plan
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Review current parking allocation and determine if any additional expansion is required
January 1, 2020 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Assets Alan South Community Service $15,000 Minor Yes Strategic
Review and update the current Roadside Vegetation Plan to meet with the Native Vegetation requirements.
Manager Environmental Services to provided assistance with roadsides of Signficant Value
January 1, 2018 January 1, 2020 Engineering Services
Assets Alan South Community Service,Environmental Sustainability
$10,000 Moderate Yes Operational
Review future cemetery requirements and implement expansion options as required
January 1, 2020 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Operations Wayne Fennell Community Service $150,000 Minor Yes Operational
Review and update the Plant and Equipment Management Plan
January 1, 2020 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Assets Alan South Financial Efficiency $0 Moderate Yes Operational
Review existing plant and equipment stock and investigate new technology opportunities to enhance efficiency
This will include the installation of GPS and establishing reports to determine untilisation and effectiveness.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Operations Wayne Fennell Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$0 Moderate Yes Operational
Review the usage and landing fee rates for the Coonawarra and Millicent Airfields to maximise their ongoing financial sustainability
April 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Finance Aaron Peek Financial Efficiency $0 Minor Yes Strategic
Biannually review and update the Airfield Emergency Management Plan
November 1, 2018 February 1, 2018 Engineering Services
Assets Wayne Fennell Community Service $0 Insignificant Yes Operational
Development of a Infrastructure Management Plan for Swimming Facilities. (10yr Master Plan)
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$5,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Asbestos Management
Hall Functionality and Utilisation
Public Toilet Network
Building Management Plan
Millicent Engineering Depot
Council Main Office
Library, Civic and Arts Centre Sustainability
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Including a survey of swimming facilities users this financial year.
Review and schedule the removal of Asbestos from all Council buildings
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Engineering Services
Building Maintenance
Kerri Baker Environmental Sustainability $10,000 Minor Yes Operational
Review, improve, retrofit and/or rationalise Council's Halls to improve community patronage
July 1, 2019 June 30, 2020 Engineering Services
Assets Alan South Community Service $200,000 Minor Yes Strategic
Review current public toilet facilities and identify opportunities for improvements, rationalisation and/or additions
Asset Management Plan for Building will establish high order directions.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 Engineering Services
Building Maintenance
David Davis Community Service $2,000 Moderate Yes Operational
Prepare a Building Management Plan
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Engineering Services
Review future requirements for the Millicent Engineering Depot and investigate options to upgrade existing facilities to accommodate other depot staff and assets
January 1, 2019 December 31, 2019 Engineering Services
Assets Peter Halton Financial Efficiency $20,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
In consideration of Civic Centre, Library Visitor Information /Tourism changes, review future expansion requirements and options for the main Council Office
June 30, 2017 December 31, 2018 Corporate Services
Assets Paul Duka Financial Efficiency $20,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Conduct a comprehensive review of the ongoing maintenance requirements for the Library, Civic and Art Centre to address heating, cooling issues and improve the overall aethetics of the building
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Engineering Services
Building Maintenance
Peter Halton Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$15,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Disposal of Non-Essential Assets
Community Land Development
Economic Development
Energy Infrastructure
Tourism
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Identify key assets that do not have any significant community value or that would be better placed with an alternative organisation (public or private) for disposal and reinvest the capital in key community infrastructure projects
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Administration Cathy Bell Economic Development,Financial Efficiency
$0 Moderate Yes Strategic
Review Council's Community Lands Register and work with other Government agencies to identify opportunities to develop any Crown land
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Corporate Services
Administration Cathy Bell Community Service,Economic Development
$0 Moderate Yes Strategic
Advocate for a significant increase in inwards investment from both the public and private sectors into additional infrastructure, production and manufacturing capabilities that capture more of the primary production value chain within the Limestone Coast region. To include the development of a Wattle Range Investment prospectus, Economic events and Trade/investment programs.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Community Service,Economic Development
$20,000 Major Yes Strategic
Advocate for public and private investment into additional energy infrastructure to reduce the cost of energy to the consumer, attract value adding production investment and capitalise on the abundance of renewable energy options that are available within our region
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2019 Development Services
Economic Development
Paula Bennet Economic Development,Environmental Sustainability
$0 Major No Strategic
Work with South Australian Tourism Commission, Limestone Coast Local Government Authority and
January 1, 2017 November 30, 2017 Development Services
Tourism Paula Bennet Economic Development $10,000 Major No Strategic
Community Event Consolidation
Coonawarra Walking/Cycling Trail
Community Event Management
Visitor Information Centre Review
Visitor Information
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Regional Development Australia to develop a formal Tourism Plan for the Wattle Range area. To include a strategy based around required staffing and the use of volunteers.
Advocate for the consolidation of individual community events into new larger township based annual events to pool event management resources and infrastructure; attract a larger pool of local, regional and interstate guests; and increase overall brand recognition
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Development Services
Tourism Paula Bennet Economic Development $0 Moderate No Operational
In conjunction with South Australian Tourism Commission and the Coonawarra Vignerons Association, pursue funding opportunities to repatriate the Coonawarra rail corridor into a walking/cycling trail
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Development Services
Tourism Peter Halton Community Service,Economic Development
$2,000,000 Minor Yes Strategic
Support community events through the provision of traffic management, waste management, the cleaning of public amenities and financial assistance grants and transition traditional Council management responsibilities to community based volunteer organisations
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 Development Services
Tourism Paula Bennet Financial Efficiency $0 Moderate No Operational
Investigate options to improve efficiencies in the delivery of Tourism Services including the location of Visitor Information Centres
January 1, 2017 December 30, 2017 Development Services
Tourism Paula Bennet Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$20,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Conduct a cost benefit analysis of continuing to
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 Development Services
Tourism Paula Bennet Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$0 Minor No Operational
Quality Assurance
Primary Produce Value Adding Hub
Inward Investment
Service Kill Abattoir
Black Spot Telecommunications
Industrial Land Plan
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
pursue South Australian Tourism Industry Council accreditation and staffing levels and adjust requirements accordingly to suit local requirements
Advocate for and facilitate the development of a master plan for an enhanced value adding production capability at Snuggery that includes infrastructure requirements for water, electricity, gas and transportation
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Economic Development $10,000 Immense No Strategic
Develop both domestic and international inward investment plans that identify what our high value primary production opportunites are and then matching them with value adding processing opportunities for the region. To include regional mapping of existing product and growth opportunities via sector.
April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Economic Development $10,000 Immense No Strategic
Conduct a feasibility study into the development of a Tier 3 export accredited multi-use service kill facility (beef, lamb, deer, pork) and if deemed viable facilitate inward investment for its development
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Economic Development $10,000 Major No Strategic
Continue to advocate for and invest in the development of mobile phone towers to address telecommunication black spots in Kalangadoo, Furner, Glencoe and other identified locations
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2021 Development Services
Economic Development
Paula Bennet Community Service,Economic Development
$50,000 Immense No Strategic
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Development Services
Planning John Best Economic Development $20,000 Major No Strategic
Millicent Railway Land Development
Business Unit Rationalisation
Childcare Financial Sustainability
Childcare Centre Divestment
Library Future Proofing
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Develop an industrial land plan that identifies future light and heavy industrial development requirements for each of the major towns and takes the availability of water, electricity, gas, transportation and exclusion zones into consideration
Produce a master plan for the procurement, rehabilitation and development of the Millicent Railway corridor into a combined residential and community land precinct
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 Development Services
Planning Steve Chapple Community Service,Economic Development,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$20,000 Immense No Strategic
Review the long term sustainability of Council owned Business Units and either improve or reduce their scope of work or transfer ownership to a more suitable private or public organsation in order to optimise their service to the community
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Corporate Services
Finance Paul Duka Community Service,Economic Development,Financial Efficiency
$0 Major No Strategic
Commission an independent review of the Gladys Smith Childcare Centre with a specific focus on long term financial sustainability
January 1, 2017 March 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Childcare Paul Duka Community Service,Economic Development,Financial Efficiency
$20,000 Moderate No Strategic
Investigate options to transfer ownership and/or management of the Gladys Smith Childcare Centre to a suitable external education/childcare provider that can provide enhanced management and governance and generate economies of scale
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Corporate Services
Childcare Paul Duka Community Service,Economic Development,Financial Efficiency
$10,000 Immense No Strategic
Pursue technology based solutions to future proof Library services in an
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Corporate Services
Library Janice Nitschke Community Service $200,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Art Gallery Optimisation
Saleyard Financial Sustainability
Southern Ocean Tourist Park Financial Sustainability
Southend Caravan Park Review
Saleyard Land and Building Utilisation and/or Disposal
Caltex Petrol Station Divestment
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
increasingly digital world to ensure that they remain relevent to community needs
Optimise the utilisation of both the Penola and Millicent Art Galleries through the development of annual schedule of events that showcase local arts and culture
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Corporate Services
Library Janice Nitschke Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$0 Minor No Operational
Commence a review of the Millicent Stock Saleyards with a specific focus on long term financial sustainability, and quality assure the results through a suitable external organisation
January 1, 2017 February 28, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Financial Efficiency $5,000 Moderate No Strategic
Undertake a review of the Southern Ocean Tourist Park with a specific focus on long term financial sustainability and develop a Strategic Plan that incorporates a five year holistic management plan that is to be quality assured by a suitable external organisation.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Paula Bennet Economic Development,Financial Efficiency
$10,000 Moderate No Strategic
Review the current Southend Caravan Park to develop a long term action plan for the sustainability of the park. Including an investigation into opportunities for private investment into an alternate site.
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2019 Development Services
Economic Development
Paula Bennet Economic Development $120,000 Minor No Strategic
Investigate options to lease sections of the Millicent Saleyards land and buildings to increase utilisation and provide improved returns on invested capital.
January 1, 2017 July 31, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Financial Efficiency $5,000 Moderate No Strategic
January 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Corporate Services
Administration Cathy Bell Community Service,Economic
$10,000 Moderate No Strategic
Penola Development Plan Review.
Beachport Heritage DPA
Development Compliance
Planning Policy Review
Implement Electronic Development Application System
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Investigate the potential benefits of transferring Council ownership of the Caltex Service Station to a private investor and reinvest capital into local infratructure that provides a greater benefit to the community
Development,Financial Efficiency
Undertake General DPA for the Penola township and surrounds.
July 1, 2017 December 30, 2018 Development Services
Planning John Best Economic Development,Environmental Sustainability,Legislative Compliance
$15,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Consult with the Community, conduct a Heritage Survey and lodge Statement of Intent for DPA to include local heritage listings for the Beachport area.
July 1, 2017 December 31, 2018 Development Services
Planning John Best Community Service,Economic Development,Environmental Sustainability,Legislative Compliance
$15,000 Moderate No Operational
Develop a procedure to undertake compliance monitoring and enforcement activities in accordance with the requirements of the Development Act. To include Muggleton and Millicent industrial areas
January 1, 2017 February 28, 2018 Development Services
Planning John Best Community Service,Legislative Compliance
$20,000 Major Yes Operational
Review the Home Based Business Policy taking into account legisltaive requirements under the Development Act and conduct a base level audit of existing home based operations across the Council area.
Undertake a review of the Outdoor Dining Policy as legislated under the Local Government Act.
July 1, 2017 December 31, 2018 Development Services
Planning Damon Huntley Community Service,Economic Development,Legislative Compliance
$7,500 Minor No Strategic
Facilitate the implementation of the Electronic Development Application processing system as proposed by DPTI.
July 1, 2017 December 31, 2018 Development Services
Planning John Best Financial Efficiency,Legislative Compliance
$5,000 Moderate Yes Strategic
Town Plan Development.
Economic Development Forums
Review Council's Free Camping and RV locations.
Sister City Relationship
Professional Network Facilitation
Shovel Ready Project Register
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Continue to assist townships within the Council area to develop ten year town plans. This will enable Council to consider key elements during budgetary and business planning processes.
July 1, 2017 July 1, 2018 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Community Service,Economic Development
$8,000 Major No Strategic
Develop and facilitate two economic Development forums for the Council area at Millicent and Penola to enable industry and business input into longer term economic strategies.
July 1, 2017 November 30, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Economic Development $2,000 Major No Operational
Review existing and potential sites for enhancement of Council's policy on free camping and RV friendly camping in the Council district.
July 1, 2017 October 1, 2018 Development Services
Tourism Paula Bennet Community Service,Economic Development
$0 Minor No Strategic
To further develop and finalise the objectives relating to the proposed Sister City relationship with Longkou City in China. To facilitate the signing of the relationship documents. To undertake annual economic/investment visits to China in conjunction with the South Australian Government.
July 1, 2017 November 1, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Paula Bennet Economic Development $15,000 Moderate No Strategic
Facilitate the development of a Council wide professional development network/leadership group. Implement basic strategy and facilittate intial meetings with a view to the program becomming self sustaining within twelve months.
July 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Community Service,Economic Development
$2,500 Minor No Operational
Develop a register of shovel ready projects that have been identified by the
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2022 Executive Economic Development
Ben Gower Community Service,Economic Development,Financial Efficiency
$20,000 Moderate No Strategic
Business Recovery Management
Review of Waste Disposal Vouchers
Review of Kerbside Collection Service
Investigate Options for Kerbside Green Waste Disposal
Review of Cleaning Services
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Community or Council and that require grant funding before being able to proceed.
Target minimum ten projects per annum that have a likelyhood of %50 or greater success rate.
Develop a business Recovery Mangement proceedure to assist medium to large businesses recover in times of emergency or significant financial duress/closure.
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2018 Development Services
Economic Development
Steve Chapple Community Service,Economic Development
$0 Minor No Strategic
Following the introduction of waste disposal vouchers at Council's waste facilities, undertake a review of the system and recommend improvements to Council.
Factors to consider will be the number of vouchers, the value, the amount of waste received and diversion of waste from landfill.
January 1, 2018 December 31, 2019 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$10,000 Moderate No Operational
Undertake a review of properties with access to the kerbside collection, as outlined in Council's Waste Management Strategy.
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2019 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$0 Minor No Operational
Investigate options for kerbside green waste disposal including composting and seek external funding.
July 1, 2017 June 30, 2019 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Environmental Sustainability,Financial Efficiency
$30,000 Moderate No Operational
Prior to conclusion of current contract, review the level of service required, use of buildings, frequency of cleans and options for delivery of service.
July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Lauren Oxlade Community Service,Financial Efficiency
$10,000 Minor No Operational
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Executive Ben Gower $0 Moderate No Operational
Healthcare Advocacy
Education Advocacy
Welfare Advocacy
Objective Description Start Date Due Date Department Function Assigned To Category Cost Benefit Core Business Objective Type
Advocate for continued State and Federal funding and support for improved healthcare services across the Council area.
Community Development
Community Service,Economic Development
Advocate for continued State and Federal funding and support for improved education services across the Council area
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Executive Community Development
Ben Gower Community Service,Economic Development
$0 Moderate No Operational
Advocate for continued State and Federal funding and support for improved welfare services across the Council area
January 1, 2017 December 31, 2021 Executive Community Development
