Connect 2 Campbelltown Newsletter - Playground Consultation, Policy Review Opportunities and more
This week we have a number of new community engagement opportunities open. We would love to hear from you!
Monaro Crescent/ Padova Court Reserve Playground Concept Design
The Concept Plan has been designed based on Community suggestions gathered in 2020 and 2021 and also complements the shopping centre precinct which is soon to be redeveloped. It includes a half-court basketball court, upgraded playground elements, new plantings, new signage and a walkway to connect with the Newton Plaza shopping centre. It also includes a rock retaining wall around the playground, which will double as seating and incorporate climbing elements.
Come along to our Drop In and Play session Tuesday 23 March from 3.30-5.30pm, or provide your feedback online to win a prize pack valued at $30.
More information is available here.
Cool Refuge Project Community Working Group
Council has commenced an exciting new project in our Climate Solutions journey thanks to being awarded a grant from SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission. The Cool Refuge project will seek to understand the Community's need for cool places to spend time and seek respite during extreme heat.
This co-design project is seeking Community members to join a working group. Express your interest here.
Policy Review (Batch 1)
Council’s Policy and Procedure Framework requires that policies are reviewed annually, and that Council consider all policies during the first annual policy review of the Council term.
The Community are invited to provide feedback on policies as they are reviewed and the first batch of policies includes:
- Accredited Professionals
- Appointments on Committees, CAP and External Bodies
- Children and Vulnerable Persons' Safety
- Code Of Practice For Access to Meetings and Documents
- Community Cemeteries
- Debt Collection
- Depreciation
- Internal Control
- Memorials on Council Land
- Register of Interests.
To find out more about any of these policies, and to provide your feedback, visit here.
Chat with us at Athelstone
Our first Coffee Chat for 2023 will be at Indigo Espresso Cafe on Monday 20 March. Come along and chat to us in an informal setting with other Community members.
Do you have something you would like to discuss directly with Mayor Whittaker and Staff regarding your street, neighbourhood or the Council area? Do you have ideas about how to make our area safer, sustainable and vibrant?
There is no need to RSVP, just turn up between 11am and 12 noon to discuss your topic or listen to the conversation.
We hope to see you there!
Grant Funding Available for the Sturt Electorate
The Stronger Communities Program (Round 8) is now open and Expressions of Interest from local community groups within the electorate of Sturt are invited.
The program encourages and supports participation in local projects, improves local Community participation and contributes to vibrant and viable Communities.
For this round, grant funding will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. The minimum grant amount is $2,500 and the maximum is $20,000.
Examples of projects which may be funded under the program include:
- fit-out of community centres, including kitchen upgrades and equipment
- purchasing operating equipment such as computers, TVs, furniture and fittings
- sporting facility upgrades including new scoreboards, BBQ facilities, seating, new turf, fit-out of change rooms, canteen upgrades, lighting installation, upgrade of water systems and gymnasiums
- purchasing first aid equipment
Find out more here.
Update: Performing Arts Centre
During December 2021 and January 2022, Council asked the Community what it thought about a proposal to build a PAC (Performing Arts Centre) at the new Morialta Secondary College site. The consultation revealed:
- 85% of Respondents supported the establishment of a PAC in the Council area
- 81% supported the proposed partnership with the Department for Education
During 2022, Council engaged consultants who undertook concept design and scoping work.
This work resulted in a revised cost estimate of $30 million (from the original $24 million estimate) and increased operating costs to $400,000 (from the original estimate of $200,000). On 5 September 2022, Council endorsed the Draft Concept Design for Community consultation.
Immediately following this was Council Election Caretaker Period which precludes community consultation from occurring, followed by Christmas.
At its 17 January 2023 meeting, Council resolved that the Performing Arts Centre be dependent upon Council obtaining grants equivalent to 50% of the capital cost.
Following this, at its 7 February 2023 meeting, Council moved to cease all work on a proposed Performing Arts Centre on the Morialta Secondary College site, and to explore the development of a new Community Hub (to include but not limited to a new Council Administration Centre and Performing Arts Centre) at the current location of the Council Office at Rostrevor. Revenue generating options and co-working spaces will also be explored. To do this work Council will consider allocating $300,000 in the draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget to prepare Concept Plans and cost estimates, and advise the Department for Education (and other Government stakeholders) that Council is no longer pursuing the establishment of a Performing Arts Centre on the site of the Morialta Secondary College and thank them for their efforts to date.
Neighbour Day Celebration
Join us for our 2023 Neighbour Day BBQ!
Saturday 18 March, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Gurners Reserve, Leabrook Drive, Rostrevor
Neighbour Day promotes social connection for everyone to make and maintain respectful relationships.
The theme for this year is “Create Belonging” and making everyone feel welcome. Enjoy a free BBQ, live music and the official launch of the Campbelltown Harmony Quilt.
This event provides a great opportunity to meet other people from your neighbourhood, and learn about local groups and activities in the Council area.
For more information please contact Sophie on 8366 9303.
Thank you for staying connected to our consultation platform and we hope you enjoy participating in one of the consultations available this month or other upcoming opportunities!
