13 May 2016
1 LATEST NEWS AND PROJECT UPDATES
1.1 Belmore Terrace Woodville Park Local business owners and residents are working with Council at 22-25 Belmore Terrace, Woodville Park to stimulate colour and life in the area which is a community hub for loyal residents. A mural, designed with the local business owner connects to the community use of the place (i.e. train commuters, music events held at the Café) and to assist combat graffiti and tagging. Planter boxes will be transformed into a train and carriages to connect with the train station across the road and will be filled with flowers and herbs for the local community to enjoy. Discussions with local Whitefriars Primary School have resulted in school children coming to help paint and plant the planter boxes. Project will be completed on Friday 13 May 2016.
Stage one of the mural complete Paola Silvano, Place Leader - Central [email protected] phone 8408 1212
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1.2 Westside Place Makers Grant Video First video highlighting grant projects Market Corner and Kilkenny & Croydon Neighbourhood Water Balloon Fight was released via social media (Love the Westside Instagram, City of Charles Sturt Facebook page, City of Charles Sturt website and Elected Member Extranet). Videos of other round one projects still to come. If you haven’t already seen it, click on the link below: https://youtu.be/HqSOVq2XJgM Kilkenny & Croydon Neighbourhood Water Balloon Fight Paola Silvano, Place Leader – Central [email protected] phone 8408 1212 Market Corner Nicole Reynolds, Place Leader – Inner West [email protected] phone 8408 1855 1.3 Josiah Mitton exeloo Artwork
An original piece of graffiti artwork was commissioned by Hindmarsh Greening and painted on the wall of an old factory located on the corner of Hawker Street and Wood Ave (next to Josiah Mitton Reserve). Council purchased this corner block and has now demolished this factory and developed the site into open space including an exeloo toilet. Council has reproduced this artwork on the new public toilet in consultation with Hindmarsh Greening and the original artist. Richard Hughes, Property Project Officer [email protected] phone 8408 1263
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1.4 Storm Damage The state experienced extreme weather conditions on Monday 9 May and the morning of Tuesday 10 May with heavy rain, strong winds and a king tide combining with a low pressure system to push sea levels up in the gulf. The major consequence of this event was significant damage along the coastline from West Beach to Semaphore Park. In addition there were a number of fallen and damaged trees requiring response both during the day and after hours along with some isolated flooding in known hot spots and other minor flooding caused by tree debris blocking water channel and side entry pits. A total of 65 storm related requests were received keeping arboriculture, foreshore maintenance and drainage maintenance teams busy and Councils road sweepers have been kept busy cleaning debris, tree litter and sand from kerb and gutter, roadways and car parks. The vast majority of make safe works were completed by Thursday evening with removal of posts and monitoring of sand dunes etc. to last for the next week or so. These maintenance teams have also been working hard to knock down sand dune cliff faces and to reshape and reopen as many access ways as possible along the coast.
Peter Kinnersly, Manager Field Services [email protected] phone 8408 1518
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1.5 Federal Election Signs The major parties and greens put up election signs over the past weekend following the Prime Ministers announcement of the election. However the writs that reflect the official commencement of the election period are not being released until Monday 16 May. Election signs may only go up after the writs are served. Once alerted by Council staff to signs not being put up in accord with the rules most candidates have endeavoured to remove them. Noting that the storm on Tuesday night has slowed some of the volunteers. The Liberal party has however sought to oppose the state legislation and Council by-laws governing this. They have drawn on a federal court case from some years ago in WA that draws on a constitutional right for political expression and have applied this to the placement of election signs. The LGA have been very actively involved with this debate in supporting Councils and fielding media enquiries and has provided legal advice opposing the liberals advice. Consequently each Council has managed this as they have seen fit. We have sought to work proactively with candidates to get the signs removed until the writs have been issued: The status of that as at COB 12/5/16 is
• S. Georgians has acted quickly and removed most of his. • M. Butler has removed most but some remain. • M. Williams has removed some but many remain. • The Greens have removed most.
We have continued to follow up with the candidates and their offices on a daily basis and have sent correspondence to each candidate including the legal advice provided via the LGA supporting our view that they be removed. Donna Dunbar, Manager Public Health and Safety [email protected] phone 8408 1239
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1.4 Torrens Road to River Torrens (T2T) North-South Corridor Period ending 11 May, 2016 Main work activities that occurred: Port Road
• Relay Water Main - South Road to Coglin Street (Westbound Carriageway) • Gravity Main - Grange Road to Bond Street Connections • South bound - East - Services - Telstra Pit Modification • Clear & Grub - Site Set up • Construct piling pads • East - COGLIN Street UTurn - Deeplift • East - Complete water Main install - Port Road EAST • East - Install Storm Water - EAST side • West - West Median – Deeplift • Traffic Switch • Service relocation
South Road, south of Port Road
• Service Relocation • Sewer pump station • Cable Hauling • ITS & Signage Gantry - Foundations (x 2) - Piles & capping beams • North bound - Motorway Barriers (top of wall) - Parapet Installation • Grange Road Piling
South Road, north of Port Road
• Service Relocation • Pole footings and transmission construction, Princes Street, Queen Street, Port Road • Temporary Street lighting • Noise wall post and Panel installation • North bound Common Services Trench • North bound - Treatment at Top of Soil Nail Wall
Key engagement activities:
• Notifications for upcoming weekend and night works for service relocations • Notification of upcoming rail occupations • Notifications for traffic switch • Community Liaison Group meeting – 28 April 2016
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Look-a-head - Main work activities
Key engagement activities: • Notifications for upcoming weekend and night works for service relocations and Common
services trench
Sara Morrison, Transport Engineer [email protected] phone 8408 1283
Zone 3 (Northbound) Hindmarsh Avenue to Grange Road, West Hindmarsh
16th May - 23rd May Completion of Footpaths (West) and tie in to Gawler Avenue Zone 3 (southbound) Grange Road to Susan Street, Hindmarsh 16.5.16 - mid July Commencement of CST, Gas and Water Mains Zone 5 (northbound) Grange Road to Port Road By end of May Completion of Footpaths (West) By end of May Completion of TOW barriers (North end) to Port Road Zone 5 (Southbound) Port Road to Grange Road Start July 2016 Commencement of CST, Gas and Water Mains Grange Road Bridge 1 - 10th May Installation of Piles 16th May - end July Excavation and construction of abutments Port Road Bridge 11th May - 25th May Service Diversions 26th May - 5th June Installation of Piles 5th June - mid August Excavation and construction of abutments Outer Harbor Rail Bridge 13th May - 16th May Rail closure for signal cutover. 14th May - 16th May Box out and replace for new precast retaining walls. 2nd - 3rd July Installation of Retaining Walls, bored pile supports 9th - 10th July Installation of Retaining Walls Zone 9 (Northbound) Robert Street to Cedar Avenue, Croydon 13th May - Mid July Completion of CST, Water, Gas completion of TOW Barriers Completion of Noise Walls Asphalt, Kerbing, Footpaths Zone 9 (Southbound) Paget to Foster 1st June - End August CST Installation Zone 10 (northbound) Cedar Avenue to Torrens 13th May - Mid July Completion of CST, Water, Gas Completion of TOW Barriers Completion of Noise Walls Asphalt, Kerbing, Footpaths Zone 10 (Southbound) Torrens to Paget 1st June - End August CST Installation Piling 10th May - 24th May Hawker Hurtle - West Abutment Service Bridge - West Abutment Pedestrian Bridge - West Abutment
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2 IN THE MEDIA 2.1 Budget Rates Rise Widespread discussion about budgets across all metropolitan areas, with a specific focus on Charles Sturt and Playford with the largest % increase. Talkback on 5AA, 891 ABC as well as coverage in the Advertiser, Weekly Times Messenger and Nine News. 2.2 Election Signage Extended coverage of the premature erection of election signage across the state. Seven News, Advertiser and Weekly Times Messenger featured response from Charles Sturt. 2.3 Storm Coverage Ten News, the Advertiser and Weekly Times Messenger covered the storms that swept across Charles Sturt’s coastline. 2.4 Social Media Topics emerging on our social platforms have been:
• Our in house storm coverage went viral, with one photo reaching over 300,000 people (our best ever post!) which has resulted in 316 new page likes
• Snapchat coverage and success • Election Signs
3 ELECTED MEMBER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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4 LGA CIRCULARS
Index for Report No. 18
28 April 2016
18.14 Council Members Forum - 17 & 18 June 2016
The LGA Education & Training Service has schedule the annual Council Members Forum for Friday 17 and
Saturday 18 June 2016 to be held at the Crown Plaza Adelaide. Registration details and the draft program can be
found in this circular.
18.13 Attorney-General’s proposal re Disability Justice Plan and Expiation of Offences Amendment
The LGA has been approached by councils about a letter from the Attorney-General which seeks feedback on a
proposed change to the Expiation of Offences Act aimed at implementing a provision of the Disability Justice Plan.
This circular provides further information on the proposal.
18.12 Save the date - 2016 LGA Roads and Works Conference
The 2016 LGA Roads and Works Conference will be held on 31 August, 1 & 2 September. Further information can
be found in this Circular.
18.11 Review of Local Government Disaster Recovery Assistance Guidelines
The Department for Treasury and Finance (DTF) administers the Guidelines and is presently conducting a review
and is seeking council input. This circular provides details.
18.10 LG Professionals SA Community Managers Network
The LG Professionals SA Community Managers Network is very excited to highlight the brand new Local
Government - Working with Communities Induction Guide and Workshop. Further details can be found in this
circular.
18.9 Anti-Poverty Week 2016
Anti-Poverty Week 2016 begins on Sunday 16 October and finishes on Saturday 22 October. The United Nation’s
International Anti-Poverty Day is Monday 17 October. The week is concerned with reducing poverty and hardship
around the world, especially in the poorest countries but also in wealthier countries such as Australia.
18.8 Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016- Summary of Changes
The Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 received Royal Assent on 21 April 2016. The LGA has
worked with Wallman Lawyers to prepare a Briefing Paper which describes key changes since the introduction of
the Bill.
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18.7 2016/17 Federal Budget
An analysis of Local Government implications from the 2016/17 Federal Budget brought down this week will be
provided. Links are provided in this Circular.
18.6 Traffic Control Devices - Street names and community facility signs
The Manual of uniform traffic control devices Part 5: Street name and community name signs is being revised.
This circular provides details.
18.5 Food Trucks – State Government Position Paper on Regulation
The state government has issued a position paper on the regulation of food trucks in SA, following a consultation
process in late 2015. The LGA is seeking feedback from councils on the regulatory proposals outlined in the
position paper, which is available in this circular.
18.4 LG Professionals Australia, SA Workshop IMAGINEERING - 1 June 2016
Local Government Professionals Australia, SA presents IMAGINEERING Local government’s role in economic
development – from dream to reality. A workshop about connecting innovative creativity with successful business
strategy. Further details can be found in this circular.
18.3 Consultation on the review of plant declarations in South Australia
The state government is seeking feedback on four revised declared plant policies for existing declared plants and
five draft policies for new plants proposed for declaration under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.
Councils can provide feedback until 3 June 2016.
18.2 Public Health Week Evaluation
Public Health Week summary and feedback survey.
18.1 Hoarding and Squalor Resources now available
Hoarding and Squalor: A South Australian Service and Support Guide, updated Hoarding and Squalor SA website
and online training is now available.
Index for Report No. 19
5 May 2016 19.7 Volunteer Management - Leading without a Title - 15 July 2016
The forum has been designed and developed for those who have responsibilities for the selection, leadership and
day to day supervision of volunteers or those responsible for the development, strategic direction and
management of a Volunteer Program. Further details can be found in this circular.
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19.6 New Training Sessions - Decision Making
The LGAs Education & Training service are excited to introduce to our suite of offerings, two new courses on
decision making facilitated by Dr Seth Nicholls. Further details can be found in this circular.
19.5 South Australian Public Health Act 2011 Update
Guidelines are now available for the Public Health Principles to be recognised under the Act.
19.4 Public Lighting Briefing - 25 May 2016 LGA Adelaide
The LGA is facilitating a Public Lighting information forum for council staff and members to brief and update
councils on the status of past and present (2016) “street lighting” tariff negotiations, LED business case
considerations and future options - Wednesday 25 May 2016, LGA Adelaide.
19.3 Special event invite - Pinery Recovery Concert
Following the postponement of the Pinery Bush Fire Relief Concert in Kapunda in late 2015 a special concert and
dinner will be held at Seppeltsfield on Saturday 14 May. Further information can be found in this Circular.
19.2 IPWEA SA State Conference - Friday 27 May 2016
IPWEA SA State Conference is being held on Friday 27 May 2016 at the Stamford Grand, Glenelg. Earlybird
Registration has been extended, get in quick to secure your discounted registration.
19.1 Local Government Procurement Handbook and Model Documents Survey
LGA Procurement (LGAP) is seeking input from councils to assist with a major review of the South Australian
Local Government Procurement Handbook and Model Tendering and Contracting Documentation (the Model
Documents). Further details, including the survey link can be found in this circular.
5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1. Technology Help West Lakes Library Every Sunday 2.00pm – 4.00pm – Free
2. SA’s History Festival - Display - A glimpse inside our collection The City of Charles Sturt owns a diverse collection of photographs and objects that documents the history of the former Woodville district. Achieving future public access to the collection is the aim of ongoing work by staff and volunteers. Hand-picked photographs and objects will be on display, some for the first time. Free - No bookings required - during opening hours - every day Sunday 1 May 2016 - Tuesday 31 May 2016 Civic Library, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville
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3. Findon Market Fresh Fruit & Vegetables can be purchased through vendors, coffee cart with fresh coffee, bric-a-brac, toys. Sunday 15 May 2016 – and every third Sunday of the month Free – 8.00am to 12 Noon Titanium Security Arena, 44 Crittenden Road, Findon
4. West Lakes Classic Kayak and Canoe Long Distance Race. Sunday 15 May 2016 8.30am to 12 Noon Aquatic Reserve, Bower Road, Semaphore Park Contact – Mark Bulmer, President 0418 904 449 5. Circle of Security Parenting for Fathers Fathers and male caregivers are invited to join this free 8 week program covering a range of topics including how to interpret and understand your child's behaviour, help organize their feelings, help them to engage more in play and learning. How to navigate your way as a parent when times are tough and how to support your child in managing difficult behaviours e.g. tantrums, attention seeking, being clingy. Monday 16 May 2016 6.00pm to 7.30pm Findon Community Centre, 222 Findon Road, Findon Contact – Michael Hocking, Fatherhood Support Officer – Gowrie 8234 5219
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6. Storytime at Hindmarsh Museum A special fire engine themed storytime in the old Hindmarsh Fire Station, now Hindmarsh Museum. Join us for stories, songs and craft. Real-life, 1927 fire engine and uniforms on display. Suitable for ages 2 - 6 years. Children only need to book. Book at http://bit.ly/eVents-csls Gold coin donation for museum entry Hindmarsh Museum 2 Hindmarsh Place, Hindmarsh Wednesday 18 May 2016 10.30am – 11.30am - Free 7. Round She Goes Fashion Market One of Adelaide’s favourite markets for women’s preloved fashion is back for 2016. The first market of the year is at the Woodville Town Hall with 50 handpicked stallholders who will be selling women's preloved designer fashion, quality vintage and retro fashion, handmade jewellery + accessories from some of Adelaide’s most talented makers. Saturday 21 May – 10.00am-3.00pm Entry is $2 Woodville Town Hall 74 Woodville Road, Woodville, SA 5011
6 DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY COUNCIL Nil
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