We hope you are enjoying a summer break and ready for a fabulous 2024.

COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY - Last Days

We would love to have your feedback on what you think of Council's performance on a range of services and facilities.

What are we doing well? Where is there room for improvement?

Share your views by completing our Community Satisfaction Survey and you will go into the draw to win one of two $100 Why Leave Campbelltown gift cards.

Consultation closes at 4pm, Monday 15 January 2024.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Just prior to Christmas the following projects were reported back to Council at its meeting on 19 December.

The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance

Council considered the results of this engagement and decided to investigate grant funding for the installation of an external lift to assist access. The money previously allocated for this purpose in the 2023/24 Annual Business Plan and Budget will now be carried forward to the draft 2024/25 Annual Business Plan and Budget. Following feedback from the community, Council also decided to investigate trialling access via the back door to The ARC.

Padova Court / Monaro Crescent Reserve Playground - Stage 2

Council noted the results of this engagement conducted on the Draft Concept Plan for the upgrade of the Padova Court / Monaro Crescent Reserve Playground and approved the Concept Plan as presented for consideration at the time of formulating the draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget. In response to concerns raised by the community, Council staff will investigate noise reduction options for the basketball court and its relocation further from nearby houses.

Further information is available in the Council reports available here.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

The next round of consultation opportunities will shortly be released. Check back in soon to Connect 2 Campbelltown or monitor your emails during January to find out more about these projects:

• Regulatory Policies consultation
• Strategic Plan 2028 - Stage 2 Expression of Interest process.

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2024!

Community Satisfaction Survey closing soon

We’re keen to hear what you think of Council's performance on a range of services and facilities. What are we doing well? Where is there room for improvement? Share your views by completing our Community Satisfaction Survey and you’ll go into the draw to win one of two $100 Why Leave Campbelltown gift cards.

Consultation closes 4pm on Monday 15 January 2024.

Outcome: The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance

At its meeting on 19 December 2023 Council considered the results of the consultation and decided to investigate grant funding for the installation of an external lift to assist access. The money previously allocated for this purpose in the 2023/24 Annual Business Plan and Budget will now be carried forward to the draft 2024/25 Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Following feedback from the community Council also decided to investigate trialling access via the back door to The ARC.

You can view the Council report here.

Paradise Recreation Plaza Now Open

The Paradise Recreation Plaza opened on 20 December and is already proving popular with people of all ages for wheel-based activities. You can discover what our newest facility has to offer here. Even better, why not pay a visit?

Thank you for being a part of Council's engagement program - your contribution is appreciated! We look forward to seeking your views on a range of projects in the year ahead.

At its meeting on 5 December, Council considered the outcomes of the Strategic Plan Stage 1 Consultation as well as the Batch 4 Policy Review. With the exception of two policies, this completes all policy review work for the year and we would like to thank everyone who has provided feedback on one or more policy documents during the year.

You can read the agenda or minutes from the 5 December meeting here.

Council's updated policy suite is available here.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are a few more days until the Foxfield Oval Hall Building Options consultation closes. Check out the proposed building plans and have your say by 4pm, Monday December 2023.

Council is also seeking your feedback for its Community Satisfaction Survey. Let us know how we are doing - what are we doing well and what needs to improve? This consultation is open until 4pm, Monday 15 January 2024 so there is still plenty of time to get involved.

We hope you are managing to stay out of this heat as summer really starts to takes hold in South Australia. Council has information about preparing for the fire danger season as well as tips to help keep you and your family safe during extreme heat. Check out our website for more useful information.

How satisfied are you with Council? This is your chance to provide feedback on our operations, including areas where we could do better. We're also seeking input on the upgrade of Foxfield Oval Hall and Council's draft plan to help you age well in the community.

Community Satisfaction Survey: How are we doing?

What do you think of Council's services, facilities and performance? Every two years we run the Community Satisfaction Survey to find out how we are doing and to help identify areas for improvement.

Complete our survey by Monday 15 January 2024 and you could win one of two $100 Why Leave Campbelltown vouchers.

Foxfield Oval Hall Building Options

Council is exploring three building options for the upgrade of Foxfield Oval Hall located on Maryvale Road in Athelstone. Watch our short videos for an overview of the three options as well as a tour of the existing condition of the Hall. Further details on each proposal are available on our website.

To get involved, you can:

• Attend our Community Talking Point from 4-6pm on Wednesday 29 November
• Fill out a survey online or in hard copy
• Send us an email or letter with your thoughts on the proposals.

To enable us to consider your feedback, please let us know our thoughts by Monday 11 December 2023.

Draft Ageing Well Plan 2025

There is still time to share your thoughts on the Draft Ageing Well Plan 2025. You are invited to provide feedback and suggestions as to how Council can help you and your family members to age well the way you want by Friday 1 December 2023

The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance

Did you miss the chance to participate in this consultation?

There's still time - we extended it until 5pm, Wednesday 29 November.

Don't miss your chance to tell use what you think about the proposals to improve the access to the main entrance at The ARC Campbelltown.

Strategic Plan 2028

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Stage 1 consultation for this project.

The consultation results for this project will be reported back to Council during December - we will send you an email when the agenda is available for public viewing.

You may recall that there were two $100 Why Leave Campbelltown vouchers available to win if you completed this survey.

Congratulations to Rob (Athelstone) and Sue (Rostrevor)! You will be contacted shortly about your prize.

Paradise Recreation Plaza

Construction of the Paradise Recreation Plaza is progressing well as we head toward its planned completion in early 2024.

Watch this space!

Thanks for continuing to be part of Council's engagement program.

Thank you to everyone that has provided feedback so far on the following projects. These consultations close at 4pm today, so please have your say today if you want to provide feedback:

The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance - tell us what you think about options to improve access to The ARC main entrance from the top carpark.

Lochiel Park Recreational Areas Master Plan - complete a survey to tell us your thoughts about future changes at Lochiel Park.

Policy Review- give us your thoughts on the following policies:

• Community Grants
• Council Facility Hire
• Emergency Management
• Events
• Fraud and Corruption Prevention
• Internal Review of Council Decisions
• Library Services
• Physical Activity and Sports
• Playground and Exercise Equipment Development and Maintenance
• Prudential Management
• Rating
• Request for Service and Complaint Handling
• Road Verge Development and Maintenance
• Social Media
• Treasury Management
• Tree Management.

Other Opportunities

Draft Ageing Well Plan 2025 - Do you have ideas about how Council should be supporting older people in our Community? Check out the Plan to see if we have your suggestions covered. This consultation closes at 4pm, Friday 1 December 2023.

Independent Committee Vacancies - Would you like to give back to your Community by being a Committee Member? We have opportunities available for the following Committees, and would love to hear from you if you are interested in participating (note most positions are unpaid):

• Ageing Well Advisory Committee
• Climate Solutions Advisory Committee
• Disability Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Reconciliation Advisory Committee
• Youth Advisory Committee

Coffee Chat - Our last Coffee Chat for the year is this THURSDAY 16 November (note change in day) at 11am at St Georges Bakehouse, Rostrevor.

We hope you find something to participate in.

Positive ageing is the key message of this newsletter. If you have an older family member or are planning to grow old yourself – read on!

We also have details of this Sunday’s discussion sessions in Lochiel Park and an opportunity to learn more about the world of recycling.

CURRENT CONSULTATIONS

Draft Ageing Well Plan 2025

The draft Ageing Well Plan 2025, based around the five key themes and focus areas listed below, will drive Council actions to support older people to age well.

Join the conversation by providing feedback and suggestions for how Council can help you to age well the way you want.

The Ageing Well celebration continues throughout November with a showcase of events and activities across the Campbelltown area. To find out more visit our website.

Lochiel Park Recreational Areas Master Plan

Onsite discussions on the opportunities and the planning, development and management of the Lochiel Park Recreational Areas will be held on Sunday 5 November at the Lochend Community Hall. These will be led by Lesley Humphreys from LMH Consulting.

You are welcome to register for one of the following sessions:

• 10.00am – 11.30am
• 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Details on other ways you can get involved in the Lochiel Park Recreational Areas Master Plan are available on Council’s website. Consultation closes on Monday 13 November.

Further Consultation Opportunities

You still have time to provide comments on the following two projects which are open until Monday 13 November:

• The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance
• Policy Review (Batch 4)

You may also like to contribute to the State Government’s Local Government Participation and Elections Review. This is seeking ideas and suggestions on how communities can better engage with their councils until 1 March 2024.

NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK TALK WITH EAST WASTE

Do you find recycling confusing?

Want to know more about how you can waste less?

Cut through the noise and hear from the people in the know about what can be recycled, and where in the Campbelltown City Council area.

Book into our FREE National Recycling Week talk at the Campbelltown Library and have your recycling questions answered.

When: Tuesday 14^th November

Time: 6:45pm – 7:45pm

Where: Campbelltown Public Library

Book: https://events.humanitix.com/national-recycling-week-with-east-waste

COFFEE CHAT

And finally, a reminder that the last Coffee Chat for 2023 is at St Georges Bakehouse, Rostrevor at 11am on Thursday 16 November (please note change of date.)

No need to book – just come along on the day.

Thanks for being a part of Council's engagement program.

This month, we have been busy preparing new survey opportunities for you. In addition there is an opportunity to apply to join a Council Committee and make your mark contributing to the future of our city.

We hope you find something of interest to respond to below.

CURRENT CONSULTATIONS

Lochiel Park Recreational Areas Master Plan

Council has engaged LMH Consulting to help deliver a Master Plan for the Lochiel Park Recreation Areas.

You can get involved by participating in an on-site discussion, or sending a survey or submission.

Join the conversation.

The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance

Users of The ARC are invited to provide their feedback on two potential options for improving access to the main entrance at The ARC.

Find out more and have your say on options proposed.

Policy Review (Batch 4)

The final 16 policies in this policy review are now available for your feedback.

Check out what's proposed and tell us what you think.

INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBER RECRUITMENT

Would you like to be part of an Advisory Committee and help shape your Community?

Council has six Section 41 Committees that are currently seeking nominations from interested people who would like to be considered for the role of Independent Members.

Independent Members are appointed for a two year term (with exception of Audit & Governance Advisory Committee).

To find out more visit our website.

COFFEE CHAT

Our last Coffee Chat for the year is at St Georges Bakehouse, Rostrevor at 11am on Friday 17 November. Save the date in your diary now!

Thanks for taking an interest in Council's engagement program, and enjoy the weather as it warms up.

Magill Community Battery Lease Update

At its meeting on Tuesday 19 September 2023, Council noted the results of the recent community engagement and agreed to grant a 15 year ground Lease to the Department for Energy and Mining for the purpose of installing a Community Battery on Tuku Wirra Reserve in Magill.

Council also agreed to arrange for an attractive and non-invasive surrounding to the battery to reduce its visual impact.

The full report is available on the Council agenda.

Further details about the Magill Community Battery project are available on Connect 2 Campbelltown.

Referendum Community Information Session

Council’s Reconciliation Advisory Committee is holding a ‘Referendum Community Information Session’ for Council residents.

This is an information session about what the referendum is and how it works. The panel includes a Senior Counsel to speak on the constitution and Campbelltown local First Nations residents. The session is not about what to vote as Council does not have a position on this.

Date: Tuesday 26 September 2023, 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Road Rostrevor

Registrations are essential at: eventbrite

Cool Refuge Project - Update

Council recently conducted consultation with the community regarding whether it is appropriate to establish a Community Refuge in our Council area. Staff are finalising analysis of the survey, and will shortly report outcomes to the Climate Solutions Advisory Committee and Council.

The Working Group has been involved in two workshops. The first focused on how we should define a cool refuge and identified necessary amenities (such as outdoor space, Wi-Fi, entertainment, pet accessibility, showers, air-conditioning, access to public transport, etc.), and potential usage scenarios. A follow up workshop worked through what might be needed to conduct a cool refuge trial, including which types of Council facilities might be used for this purpose and other suitable facilities that could be investigated.

Further information will be shared following consideration of the community and working group outcomes by the Committee and Council.

Details about the Cool Refuge Project can found here.

Have You Seen Something that Council Needs To Fix?

Report issues such as potholes, hazards and graffiti, discover local events, find nearby parks and facilities, get waste reminders and more with the FREE My Local Services App. You can also report a concern using one of the forms listed on Council's website.

If you've seen something that requires immediate attention (e.g. poses a danger to pedestrians or traffic), please call (08) 8366 9222 during business hours or (08) 7071 3701 for after hours assistance.

Magill Community Battery Lease Update

Council will consider the results of the recent community engagement on the Magill Community Battery Lease when it meets on Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 7.00pm.

The full report is available on the Council agenda. You can also listen to the discussion in person by attending the meeting in the Council Chamber at 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor.

You may recall that during August we asked the community to comment on a proposal to grant a lease to the DEM (Department of Energy and Mining) for the purpose of installing a community battery.

This aims to deliver renewable energy at the cheapest available residential electricity rate in South Australia to low income and vulnerable households in Magill (namely Housing SA tenants).

Council’s role is to provide a 15-year ground lease of community land at Tuku Wirra Reserve, Magill. Further details about the project are available on Connect 2 Campbelltown.

An update on Council’s decision will be provided in a future Connect 2 Campbelltown Newsletter.

New Community Engagement Officer

This month we welcome Michele Williams to Council as our new Community Engagement Officer.

Michele has extensive experience managing engagements with local communities and is looking forward to working with you soon on a range of exciting projects including:

• Community Satisfaction Survey
• Strategic Plan - Data Gathering
• Open Space Strategy

Later this month we will be consulting on The ARC Lift proposal with ARC Users. If you are a member or user of the ARC, keep an eye out for communications about this consultation opportunity available soon.

Paradise Recreation Plaza Update

Have you seen the progress photos and video on our website showing how this construction project is progressing?

Lots of changes are happening in the former skate park area!

Please keep clear of the construction area so that we can keep the project moving along and get this fantastic new facility open for everyone to enjoy as soon as possible.

Coffee Chat

Is there something you would like the opportunity to discuss with Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and Staff in an informal setting? Does catching up for a coffee and a chat appeal to you?

Come along to one of our Coffee Chats scheduled before Christmas and let us support you with your issues, concerns or questions.

Thursday 14 September, 2pm-3pm | Bar Mercato, Campbelltown
Friday 17 November, 10am-11am | St Georges Bakehouse, Rostrevor

With the weather warming, we hope to see you soon!