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Hello!

We hope you are staying warm as winter descends on us! Read on to stay in the loop with the latest community consultation news.

Draft Open Space Strategy consultation now open

We’ve created a Draft Open Space Strategy for nearly 400 hectares of Council-managed land - and we need your feedback.

With close to 70 parks and reserves, 64 playgrounds, three community gardens, one community orchard and 20 kilometres of creek line, there’s a lot for Council to care for. Our Draft Open Space Strategy provides a framework for the planning, development, management and use of these areas over the next 10 years and beyond.

Find out more at Connect2 Campbelltown where you can review the Strategy then share your thoughts by completing the online survey or uploading a video submission. Consultation closes 4pm Monday 14 July.

What do you think of the Draft Transport Plan initiatives?

• Should Council investigate 40 km/hr speed limits in parts of Campbelltown and Paradise?
• What do you think of the proposed new bicycle parking at the Paradise O-Bahn interchange?
• Do you agree with the suggested pedestrian crossing locations?

There's still time to tell us what you think of these and other initiatives proposed in the Draft Transport Plan for Athelstone, Campbelltown and Athelstone.

Discover all the details including how to submit your feedback at this LINK. Consultation closes 4pm, Monday 30 June.

2025 / 2026 Annual Business Plan & Budget

Council received the feedback on our recent engagement on the Draft 2025/2026 Annual Business Plan and Budget at its meeting on 17 June 2025. You can view the Community Engagement Report HERE.

The final 2025/2026 Annual Business Plan and Budget will be adopted by Council at the next meeting on Tuesday 1 July 2025.

July Coffee Chat

And finally, a reminder about our July Coffee Chat.

Mayor Whittaker OAM and Staff will be at Ratio Specialty Coffee (337 Gorge Road, Athelstone) from 11am to 12noon on Wednesday 9 July to hear your ideas, feedback and anything else you would like to discuss.

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

Dear Community Member

From transport and open space planning to a new food event and our regular coffee chat, there’s a lot happening across Campbelltown. Read on to find out how you can get involved and have your say.

Do you walk, cycle, drive or catch a bus?

Our Draft Transport Plan for Athelstone, Campbelltown, Newton and Paradise proposes a range of initiatives aimed at making the way you travel safer and easier.

Drawing on the feedback we received during the earlier consultation held late last year, these initiatives address roads and traffic, public transport, parking, walking and cycling. We’d love to hear what you think! To find out more and to provide feedback visit the Transport Plan Study (Northern Section) homepage.
Consultation closes 4pm Monday 30 June.

Campbelltown City Council Boundary Change Inquiry

There's still time to share your views on the proposed change to the Campbelltown City Council boundary.

The South Australian Local Government Boundaries Commission is conducting an inquiry into a proposed boundary change that would see parts of Rostrevor and Woodforde (including Hamilton Hill and Rostrevor College) become part of the City of Campbelltown.

To learn more and have your say visit yoursay.sa.gov.au/campbelltown-boundary-review. Consultation closes 5pm Friday 20 June.

Draft Open Space Strategy

Consultation on our Draft Open Space Strategy opens soon.

Be ready to tell us what you think of Council's plans for almost 400 hectares of open space from next Monday 23 June 2025. Keep an eye on Connect 2 Campbelltown for the details.

Draft 2025/2026 Annual Business Plan & Budget consultation results

Council will receive the consultation outcomes for this project at its meeting next Tuesday (17 June).

To review the Outcomes report and recommendations, visit Item 11.2 of the Meeting Agenda on Council's website.

Celebrate the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Campbelltown

This July, the much loved Pizza Festival has been expanded into a vibrant celebration of the diverse and delicious cuisines that make our area so special. Discover the full program of events HERE.

Further Engagements

You might be interested in two further engagements currently open on YourSAy, the State Government's community engagement hub:

• South Australia's Local Government Community Engagement Charter
  • Have your say on a new SA Charter proposed to change how Councils engage with their communities
• South Australia's Public Transport Strategy
  • Help shape the future of public transport in SA

July Coffee Chat

Finally, a reminder that our next Coffee Chat will be on Wednesday 9 July (11am - 12 noon) at Ratio Specialty Coffee, 337 Gorge Road Athelstone. Why not join Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff for coffee and conversation about local issues. No need to book - just drop by!

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

Dear Community Member

Two important community consultations are now open. One invites feedback on Council’s draft plan and budget for the year ahead, while the other seeks your views on a proposed change to the Campbelltown City Council boundary. Read on to learn more and find out how you can get involved.

Don’t miss your chance to tell us how you would like to see your rates spent

Consultation is now open on Council's Draft 2025 / 2026 Annual Business Plan & Budget. This outlines the services and projects we intend to deliver for our community in 2025 / 2026, the proposed rate changes and the budget overall.

Your feedback will inform Council decisions about the allocation of the budget and help determine what will be funded in the next financial year.

Head to Connect 2 Campbelltown for further information and the opportunity to share your thoughts via a quick poll, the full survey - or both! Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 30 May 2025.

Campbelltown City Council Boundary Change Inquiry

The South Australian Local Government Boundaries Commission (the Commission) is conducting an inquiry into the proposed change to the Campbelltown City Council boundary. The change would see parts of Rostrevor and Woodforde (including Hamilton Hill and Rostrevor College) become part of the City of Campbelltown, allowing residents of these areas to have their say about facilities and services that many of these residents already use and enjoy.

The Commission has appointed BDO, an independent body, to undertake an investigation and provide recommendations on the proposal. To learn more and have your say about the proposed change, visit yoursay.sa.gov.au/campbelltown-boundary-review. Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 20 June 2025.

July Coffee Chat

Our next Coffee Chat will be at Ratio Specialty Coffee, 337 Gorge Road Athelstone. You are most welcome to join Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff between 11am and 12 noon on Wednesday 9 July for coffee and conversation about local issues.

A number of further engagements will open in the weeks ahead - watch this space!

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

Dear Community Member

Next Steps in the Representation Review

Earlier this year we asked the community for feedback on a proposal as part of the Electoral Representation Review that would reduce the number of wards in the Council area from five to four. Under this arrangement two wards would have been represented by two councillors, while the other two would each be represented by three councillors.

Council reviewed the Community Engagement Outcomes Report on this proposal at its meeting on Tuesday, 18 March. As the community response was mixed, with some in favour and others against the proposal, Council decided to re-visit the potential ward structure. We will be seeking feedback on a further option in a few weeks (note: under legislation Council is only able to present one option to the community at a time). Keep an eye out for more information on Connect 2 Campbelltown!

Committee Vacancy: Economic Development Advisory Committee

If you have skills and experience in the business sector and an interest in local economic development, you may like to consider a current vacancy.

Council is looking to fill an Independent Committee member position on its Economic Development Advisory Committee. This is a two year appointment (until 30 November 2027), with sitting fees paid for all meetings attended.

Further information, including details of how to apply is available on Council's Careers page.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 7 April 2025.

Whilst we currently don't have any consultations running, we will be back with more feedback opportunities shortly and there is always plenty to respond to via the State Government YourSay consultation portal if you would like to get involved.

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

Dear Community Member

Here's a quick update to keep you informed about our latest engagement activities.

Elector Representation Review

Council will consider the outcome of our recent consultation on the Elector Representation Review at its meeting on Tuesday 18 March @ 7.00pm.

You can view the Community Engagement Outcomes Report and accompanying Council Report at this LINK.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to review the documents and provide feedback.

Coffee Chat @ Long Lost Friend

Monday 17 March is ☘️ St Patrick's Day ☘️ - it's also the date of our first Coffee Chat for 2025 at Long Lost Friend Café, 523 Magill Road, Magill.

You are most welcome to drop by between 11am and 12 noon for a coffee and chat about local issues with Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff.

Join us in the cafe's meeting room, just off the main dining area.

There's a number of community engagement opportunities in the months ahead - stay tuned!

Council's Community Engagement Team

Welcome to our first Connect 2 Campbelltown newsletter and our first consultation for 2025!

CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS

Elector Representation Review

What do you think of the proposed ward structure?

We're keen to hear the community's views on a proposal that would reduce the number of wards in the City of Campbelltown from five to four by adjusting the existing ward boundaries. These new wards would be named Foxfield, Lochend, Marybank and Murray.

This is one of the proposals contained in the Representation Review recently completed by Council to ensure its electors are fairly and adequately represented. Further details are available at connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au, Campbelltown Library or the Council office.

Feedback is welcome from all members of the community. You do not need to be enrolled to vote to submit comments.

Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 14 February.

We will also be out and about in the community over the next couple of weeks, sharing information and chatting with people about the Representation Review. If you see us, please stop to say hello.

Magill Campus Community Engagement

There's still time to contribute to the future of the Magill Campus.

Renewal SA is seeking the community's ideas on opportunities for the site that will inform the Magill Campus Structure Plan. Follow this LINK to share your thoughts by Monday 10 February.

FUTURE PROJECTS

Transport Plan (North)
Stage 2 of engagement on our Transport Plan for the area north of Montacute Road will commence in late February / early March. Keep an eye on Connect 2 Campbelltown and future editions of this newsletter for details.

CONSULTATION OUTCOMES

The Behavioural Support Policy and the Enforcement Policy on which we sought the community's feedback late last year were endorsed by Council at their meeting on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

COFFEE CHAT @ LONG LOST FRIEND

Our first coffee date for the year is 11.00am Monday 17 March at Long Lost Friend café, 523 Magill Road, Magill. Why not drop by for a chat about local issues with Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff?

Thank you for being involved in your community through Connect 2 Campbelltown. We look forward to hearing from you in the year ahead.

The Community Engagement Team

Dear Community Member

Did you know that you're one of nearly 2,000 registered participants of Connect 2 Campbelltown who together made over 750 contributions across 13 different engagements throughout 2024? Thank you for contributing to the future of your community - your time is appreciated!

As we wind up the year, here are a few final updates.

CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS

Magill Campus Community Engagement Extended
Renewal SA has extended the engagement period on the Magill Campus to Monday 10 February 2025. Details of how to submit comments as well as further information about the project is available at this LINK.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Lochiel Park Recreation Areas Draft Master Plan
Following consideration of the consultation feedback on 17 December 2024, Council decided to adopt the Lochiel Park Recreation Areas Master Plan as presented but excluding the proposals for the regulatory dog on leash and off leash areas. This means there will be no change to the existing leash arrangements at Lochiel Park.

The Community Engagement Outcomes Summary and accompanying Council Report may be viewed HERE.

FUTURE PROJECTS

Representation Review Consultation opens January 2025
Council is required to review its structure every 7-8 years to ensure fair representation for residents and a balanced workload for our Councillors. We've been working through such a review and propose having 4 wards, a Mayor and 10 Councillors from the 2026 Local Government elections.

Community members will be invited to comment on the proposed changes as outlined in the Representation Report from Monday 20 January 2025. Keep an eye on Connect2Campbelltown for further details and the opportunity to share your views.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Campbelltown Cool Spaces
With predictions of a long hot summer ahead, Council has established 'Campbelltown Cool Spaces' to provide community members with some respite. When a severe or extreme heatwave is declared by the Bureau of Meteorology cool spaces will be available at the Campbelltown Library, The ARC Campbelltown and St Martin's Anglican Church (Paradise).

Register HERE to receive alerts of when these spaces will be activated.

Christmas Closures
The Campbelltown Council Office will be closed from 5 pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 until 8:45 am on Monday 6 January 2025. Should you require urgent assistance during this time, please call our after hours emergency number on 08 7071 3701.

The Christmas closure dates of other Council facilities can be found HERE.

Season's Greetings!

Council's Community Engagement Team

Looking for something to do this Friday? Get involved in your city and do one or more of the following TODAY!

1. Coffee Chat

Come and chat to Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and Staff about your ideas, feedback and suggestions over a coffee.

Meet us at Clay & Co (Shop 22/3 Jan Street, Newton), 11am - 12 noon today.

2. Share your transport and traffic improvement ideas

Today is the last day for sharing your ideas for our Transport Plan Study for the city, north of Montacute Road.

We have over 200 pins on our collection map, so pin a pressure point for you and your family by 4pm today.

3. Check out our new policies

Tell us what you think of our newly developed policies for:

• Enforcement of compliance matters
• Behavioural Support for Elected Members

Consultation closes at 4pm today.

4. Moonlight Markets

Don't miss our markets this evening from 5.30pm - 9.30pm!

Grab some Christmas shopping or a bite to eat, enjoy the free entertainment and bring the kids to see Santa.

Visit www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/markets for more.

It's a busy time in engagement at the moment, so we have lots for you to select from and participate in.

CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS

Renewal SA - Magill Master Planning

Have you heard that about the Renewal SA consultation currently underway for the Magill Uni campus and surrounds?

There is one more opportunity to attend a Community Drop-In session (TOMORROW Tuesday 12 November 4pm - 7pm) so jump online and check out the opportunity to see your options for providing your views on the high level vision, attributes and opportunities proposed.

The consultation is open until 1 December 2024 and there are other ways to have your say if you can't make tomorrow's event.

Lochiel Park Master Plan

There is still time to provide your feedback on the Draft Lochiel Park Master Plan.

This project has been through several consultations. Our Master Plan proposes to:

• Upgrade the play space, including improvements to the basketball half-court
• Provide two off leash dog spaces (note: these areas will not be fenced)
  • a quiet, exploratory off-leash zone between Lochend House / Ripples Art Shed and the River Torrens Linear Park trail
  • a runabout dog exercise area north of Ripples Art Shed through to Kareda Drive
• Irrigation to the grassed area with soccer goals
• A new public toilet
• New plantings, seating and shade, artwork and enhancement to trails to the wetlands and the River Torrens.

Consultation closes 18 November, so check out the proposals now and have your say.

Transport Plan Study (northern section)

Consultation has commenced today for our Transport Plan Study (northern section).

Being conducted by independent consulting engineers, Tonkin, you are invited to get involved and share your ideas about transport issues and solutions in relation to the suburbs of Athelstone, Campbelltown, Newton and Paradise. The data gathered will be used to develop a Transport Plan for this area.

To get involved you can:

• complete an online pin-dropping activity;
• Come to a Community Drop-In session on Wednesday, 20 November (4.30pm to 7.30pm) at the Council Chambers; or
• Send us an email or a letter with details of your ideas.

Find out more at https://cctpns.mysocialpinpoint.com.au/

Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 6 December 2024.

New Policies 2024

We have also commenced consultation today on two draft Policies:

Draft Behavioural Support Policy - This policy sets expectations regarding Elected Member behaviour.

Draft Enforcement Policy - This policy provides guidance about roles and expectations when Staff are managing complaints for regulatory matters.

Tell us what you think of our proposals by 4pm, Friday 6 December 2024.

Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy Review

The State Government is reviewing its Waste to Resources Policy to modernise regulation regarding resources and waste, and enable a more circular economy to develop.

If you have an interest in this area, the consultation and are survey are open until 20 December 2024 for you to complete.

PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS

Asset Management Plans Adopted

The outcome of our recent engagement on the draft Asset Management Plans for Transport, Open Space and Footpaths & Walkways was reported to Council at its meeting on 5 November 2024. Council considered the community feedback and adopted all three Plans without amendment.

Draft Plans - Environment, Community Wellbeing and Economic Development

The outcome of consultation on these plans will be reported to the Council meeting on 19 November. To read the outcomes report in the Council agenda, check out Council's website from Friday this week.

COFFEE CHAT

Don't forget to mark your diary now for Coffee Chat in December.

Mayor Whittaker OAM and Staff will be at Clay & Co (11 am - 12 noon, Friday 6 December 2024) to hear your ideas, feedback and anything more you would like to discuss.

We look forward to hearing from you somewhere soon!

CURRENT PROJECTS

Lochiel Park Recreation Areas Draft Master Plan

Consultation is now open on the Draft Master Plan for the Lochiel Park Recreation Areas, one of our Community's most popular open spaces.

There are a number of ways to find out more and to provide feedback including informal 'Park Chats' as follows:

• this Sunday 3 November (2pm - 4pm) and
• next Wednesday 6 November (4pm - 6pm).

Visit the project page on Connect 2 Campbelltown for all the details.

PROJECT UPDATES

Draft Asset Management Plans

The results of our recent consultation on the Draft Asset Management Plans for Transport, Open Space, Footpaths & Walkways will be considered by Council at on Tuesday 5 November.

You will be able to view the full report at this LINK later today.

Renewal SA - Magill Campus Drop-In Sessions
Renewal SA invites you to have your say on the future development of the 14.62 hectare Magill Campus site.

Beginning on 9 November, there will be opportunities to contribute to the master planning process via either an online survey or a Community Drop-In session. Further information including how to book in to your preferred session is available on our website.

Renewal SA is running this consultation from 9 November until 1 December 2024.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Transport Plan (northern section)

Tonkins, on behalf of Council will be undertaking consultation to find out your views about transport and traffic in the northern half of our city (north of Montacute Road).

Check back into our Connect 2 Campbelltown home page from 11 November to find out more.

December Coffee Chat

Don't miss the last Coffee Chat for the year on Friday 6 December, 11am - 12 noon. Join us at Clay & Co, 3 Jan Street Newton to share ideas, suggestions and concerns over a coffee with Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and Staff.