This newsletter is to let you know about the last day for consultation on a Council project and the details of several new projects that will be available soon for consultation.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Draft Environment, Community Wellbeing & Economic Development Plans

Don't miss your opportunity to provide your feedback on draft Plans that will be used to drive the future direction of programs for the next 4 years.

Want to know more - visit our webpage or watch our short explanatory video to find out about these important documents.

Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 25 October 2024.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Lochiel Park Recreation Areas Draft Master Plan

Following consultation with various user groups and local residents in November 2023, Council has now prepared a Draft Master Plan for consultation with the community.

Consultation commences on Monday 28 October and includes options to provide feedback via a survey (online or as a hard copy response), email or letter or by attending a Park Chat on either Sunday 3 November or Wednesday 6 November.

Further information will be available from this link on Monday morning, or by attending one of the following venues to view the Plan or collect survey documentation.

• Council Office, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor
• Campbelltown Library, 171 Montacute Road, Newton
• The ARC Campbelltown, 531 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown
• Lochiel Park Golf at Geoff Heath Par 3, James Street, Campbelltown
• Ripples Art Shed, Lochend Drive, Campbelltown

The consultation will be open until 4pm, Monday 18 November 2024.

Renewal SA Magill Master Planning

Shortly Renewal SA will commence the master planning process for the 14.62 hectares Magill Campus site to guide future development at this location.

Renewal SA is committed to ensuring that key stakeholders and the local community are engaged in the planning process and invite you to have your say through a range of opportunities including an online survey and Community Drop-In sessions being held during November.

To find out more and book into your preferred session visit our website.

Consultation will be undertaken 9 November - 1 December 2024.

EPA Waste to Resources Policy

The EPA is currently reviewing its Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 to modernise South Australia’s approach to the regulation of resources and wastes and enable the development of a more circular economy.

The key policy review areas are:

1. Supporting the transition to a circular economy.
2. Avoiding waste generation.
3. Maximising resource recovery.
4. Supporting a strong market for recovered resources.
5. Protecting the environment and human health from waste pollution.
6. Circular economy metrics, reporting and transparency.

You are invited to have your say and provide feedback to guide policy reform through the State Government's YourSay website.

Consultation closes 20 December 2024

Transport Plan (Northern Section)

Tonkin, on behalf of Council will be undertaking a traffic management study to gather feedback about transport issues and solutions in relation to the suburbs of Campbelltown, Paradise, Newton and Athelstone.

The data gathered will be used to develop a Transport Plan that considers the opportunities and limitations of our streets and roads, the bus network, the difficulties for pedestrians and cyclists (from an access and road safety perspective) and parking in local streets and areas at shopping precincts, schools and parks and reserves.

To find out more, visit our website from 11 November 2024 when the consultation commences.

We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the sunshine with Spring well underway.
This is a great time to plant something new in your garden or a pot to enjoy in the coming months.

CURRENT COUNCIL PROJECTS

Draft Asset Management Plans (Transport, Open Space, and Footpaths & Walkways) - last days for feedback!

Tell us what you think about our proposals for these assets within the city.

Did we get our the timing of our renewal programs right?

Do you agree with our summary assessment for these assets?

Find out more at https://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/draft-asset-management-plans-transport-open-space-footpaths

Consultation closes 4pm, Monday 14 October 2024.

Draft Environment, Community Wellbeing & Economic Development Plans

Following consultation to develop these documents, we have now commenced consultation to check whether we got the drafting right.

Environment Plan -
This plan provides guidance on the work we are planning to do towards making our city green, climate resilient and sustainable.

Community Wellbeing Plan -
This plan focuses on improving the health and happiness of our residents, including how our communities are connected and the opportunities available in our city.

Economic Development Plan -
This plan provides direction on the steps we are planning to help our local businesses to thrive, creating a stronger local economy for our residents, ratepayers and businesses.

To find out more view our easy guide video or view the plans for detailed information.

Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 25 October 2024.

Weekly Green FOGO Bin Trial

Do you live in the FOGO trial area?

Don't forget to do your customer survey by 9am Monday 14 October 2024 to tell us about your experience and preferences with the trial bin collection arrangements.

CURRENT STATE GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION

Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP)

The State Government is currently undertaking consultation on the future of our city.

For the Campbelltown City Council area this includes:

Establishment of growth areas for strategic infill near the Paradise Interchange and surrounds, and the Magill UniSA campus, as well as along existing urban corridor zones.	Identification of Local Infill Investigation Areas at various areas in the city including: Newton Central and surrounds, Montacute/St Bernards/Newton Roads intersection and surrounds, Glynburn Road at Tranmere, and Magill (east and west of St Bernards Road).

Are you affected by these plans?

Further information is available from https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/greater-adelaide-regional-plan, however you may also wish to attend one of the 5 specific online briefings/workshops being held for the community.

You are also welcome to discuss the GARP with Council's Development team if you would like further information (call 8366 9222 and ask to be connected).

Consultation closes: 4 November 2024.

Your Say Website

The State Government regularly releases consultations on a whole range of issues that affect South Australians.

The following consultations and more are currently active:

• Flood risk information
• TAFE SA's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
• Correctional Services Suicide Prevention Action Plan
• Review of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy
• Strengthening protections for teachers, education staff and communities
• Small claims compensation scheme - electrical infrastructure failure
• New planning rules for Festival Plaza development
• Release areas - Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act

To find out further information or to subscribe to their consultation program visit https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/

COFFEE CHAT

Would you like to know more about our consultation opportunities, however would prefer to speak with someone rather than completing consultation online.

Why not come along to one of our upcoming Coffee Chats:

• Thursday 24 October (11am-12 noon) - Sweet Snax Cafe, 4/161 St Bernards Rd, Rostrevor
• Friday 6 December (11am - 12 noon) - Clay & Co, Shop 22/3 Jan St, Newton

There is no need to register, and you are able to speak with the Mayor or Staff on any topic relevant to our city.

We hope to see you soon at one of these events.

PROJECT UPDATES

Strategic Plan 2028

Thank you everyone who contributed to the development of our Strategic Plan 2028 which commenced in July 2023.

The report outlining the results of the third and final consultation stage conducted during July 2024 will be considered by Council this evening, Tuesday 17 September. To view the agenda report and consultation outcomes, please click this LINK . The minutes from the Council meeting will also be available from the same link later this week.

FUTURE CONSULTATIONS

We will soon be seeking feedback on a number of major plans including:

• Draft Asset Management Plans for our transport, open space and footpath related assets (from 20 September)
• Draft Strategic Management Plans for the community, the environment and economic development (from early October)

Keep an eye on Connect2Campbelltown for further details and the opportunity to submit your comments.

Next Coffee Chat

You are most welcome to join the Mayor and Council staff for an informal chat about local issues at our next Coffee Chat at 11.00am on Thursday 24 October. The venue is:

Sweet Snax Café
4/ 161 St Bernards Road
Rostrevor (near Romeo's Foodland).

Asset Management Plans for Stormwater, Bridges, Buildings & IT

The outcome of our recent engagement on the draft Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for Stormwater, Bridges, Buildings and Information Technology was reported to Council at its meeting on 20 August 2024. Council considered the community feedback and adopted all four Plans without amendment.

Consultation on three further draft AMPs will open toward the end of September, giving you the opportunity to consider Council's plans to fund and maintain Open Space, Transport and Footpaths & Walkways over the next 10 years. Stay tuned!

Share Your Ideas for a Future Community Heart

There's still time to share your ideas that will inform the master plan for the centre of our City.

What might a future community heart look like? What kind of activities could you enjoy here? How do you feel in this lively space?

You can share your thoughts by -

• Participating online:
  • Fill out the online survey or
  • Pin or post your idea on the interactive map
• Returning a hard copy survey
• Drawing a picture
• Sending an email or letter.

Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 30 August

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Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

Shaping our Community Heart

Ekistics, on behalf of Council is currently conducting consultation, seeking your ideas to inform the creation of a Master Plan for the centre of our City - our Community heart.

You can get involved by:

• Attending the Drop In Session at Council's Function Centre this Thursday evening
• Participating online:
  • Fill out the online survey now available; or
  • Pin or post your idea on the interactive map
• Return a hard copy survey
• Share your ideas in picture form
• Send an email or letter.

No time to check it out?

Keep an eye out for table toppers available at various locations around the city and use the QR code to share your ideas when you have a moment

The consultation is open until 4pm, Friday 30 August and we look forward to hearing your ideas.

Kind regards

Council's Community Engagement Team

Shaping Our Community Heart

This month we bring you a major consultation for all residents and ratepayers to share their ideas.

We know from previous consultation that the Campbelltown community would like a Performing Arts Centre. Council have committed to investigating options for the development of a new Performing Arts Centre combined with Council offices, function and community spaces on the site of the existing Council offices at 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor.

Council’s draft strategic plan also seeks to explore creating a new vibrant precinct for dining and shopping.

A new integrated arts, civic and community facility together with a vibrant main street would become the area’s centrepiece - its Community Heart.

Importantly, Council is seeking to deliver this project at a neutral to limited cost to ratepayers. To achieve this, revenue-generating opportunities and activities are also being explored, such as co-working spaces and other complimentary uses.

We invite you to envision a time 10 years from now, and picture a vibrant Community Heart:

• What does it look like?
• How do you feel in this lively space?
• What activities are you enjoying?
• How did you travel there, and how did you move around within the Precinct?

There are various ways to get involved. Find out more information or contribute, please visit our Shaping our Community Heart consultation.

Consultation Closes: 4pm, Friday 30 August 2024

Playford Road Reserve Upgrade

Work is well underway at Playford Road Reserve.

• Play equipment has been installed, with softfall installed in some areas
• Courts have been constructed in readiness for line painting, and fences are in place
• The grassed area has been laid
• Shade sails are up
• Seating and planting is underway.

This space is going to be fantastic for summer for local schools to use, children in surrounding streets and visitors to the area to use.

Check out our Project Update gallery for details of progress.

Our new Children's Plan

Thank you to everyone who recently participated in our engagement on the draft Children’s Plan 2024-2026 earlier this year. At its meeting on Tuesday 16 July 2024, Council noted the feedback and agreed to adopt the Children’s Plan. The Community Engagement Outcomes Report and accompanying Council report may be viewed at this LINK.

Thank you for staying connected to your Community this winter!

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

NEW PROJECTS

Consultation on two new projects opened this week.

Draft Strategic Plan 2028Help shape the future of your City by providing feedback on the draft Strategic Plan 2028.

This is the third and final consultation stage on this important document. View the Draft Plan and find out how you can comment at this LINK.

Draft Asset Management Plans for Stormwater, Bridges, Buildings & IT

Did you know that the City of Campbelltown is responsible for 162 kilometres of stormwater pipe, 62 bridges, 135 buildings and 118 CCTV cameras?

Learn how Council plans to care for these assets and more by viewing the respective Draft Asset Management Plans on Connect 2 Campbelltown.

The closing date for both of the above consultations is 4pm Wednesday 31 July 2024.

PROJECT UPDATES

Draft Children's Plan 2024-2026

The results of our engagement on the Draft Children's Plan 2024-2026 will be considered by Council at its next meeting on Tuesday 16 July 2024. You can view the full Engagement Outcomes Report, which includes ideas from local children, by clicking HERE.

Coffee Date Next Week

A reminder that our July Coffee Chat is next Wednesday 17 July (11am -12 noon) at Indigo Espresso Café in Athelstone Shopping Centre, 320 Gorge Road Athelstone. Please join us for coffee and conversation on local matters.

Thank you for your contributions and helping Council deliver better quality outcomes for the City of Campbelltown.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

PROJECT UPDATES

Outcome of Engagement on the Draft ABP&B and Proposed Differential Rating

Council considered the community feedback on the Draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget and Proposed Differential Rating at its meeting on Tuesday 18 June 2024. As a result, Council:

• Decided not to introduce differential rating on vacant land and to continue to set a single rate in the dollar for all rateable property.

• Confirmed the general rate increase for the 2024/2025 financial year of 4.80% plus growth for newly created and developed properties.

Further details on the above decisions are available in the respective Council reports which may be viewed at this LINK.

Engagements Opening Soon

We will soon be seeking comments on the following key projects:

• Draft Strategic Plan 2028 (Stage 3)
• Draft Asset Management Plans for Stormwater, Bridges, Building Assets & Information Technology

Visit Connect 2 Campbelltown from Monday 8 July, 2024 to view each draft Plan and details of how you can provide feedback.

COFFEE CHAT

July: Indigo Espresso Café

Our next Coffee Chat will be on Wednesday 17 July, 11am- 12noon at Indigo Espresso Café located in the Athelstone Shopping Centre, 320 Gorge Road, Athelstone. Join Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff for an informal conversation over coffee. We hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

PROJECT UPDATES

Council to Consider Draft ABP&B and Proposed Differential Rating Engagement Results

Thank you everyone who participated in our recent consultation on the Draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget and Proposed Differential Rating.

Council will consider all feedback received during the consultation period at its meeting scheduled for 7pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024, the agenda papers for which may be viewed at this LINK. You are also welcome to attend the meeting in person if you wish to observe the proceedings.

The 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan & Budget is due for adoption by Council at its following meeting on Tuesday 2 July 2024.

Playford Road Reserve Upgrade Nears Completion
The shade sails are up and the playing surfaces are going down - the Playford Road Reserve upgrade is well on the way toward its planned completion by September, just in time for Spring.

The new works include a tennis court and multi court, grassed area for ball sports and unstructured play, accessible pathways and BBQ and toilet facilities. Stay tuned for the opening date!

Coffee Chat Date for the Diary

Join Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff at the next Coffee Chat planned for Wednesday 17 July, 11am - 12 noon. Location details will be available shortly.

Random Draw Winners

Congratulations to the three winners of a $100 'Why Leave Campbelltown' gift card - our 'thank you' to participants in the recent consultation on the Draft ABP&B and Proposed Differential Rating.

• Phil (Rostrevor)
• David (Tranmere)
• Luigi (Newton)

We will be in contact with each of you shortly with details of how you can collect your prize.

Thank you for being an active member of the Campbelltown community - the time you take to make a contribution is appreciated.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

NEW PROJECTS

Public Meeting Next Thursday 30 May

Join us at next week's Public Meeting on the Draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Proposed Differential Rating. This is scheduled for:

Thursday 30 May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm at the Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor (this is an accessible venue).

In addition to the projects and services contained in the ABP&B, Council is considering implementing a differential rating system, aimed at stimulating development and tackling the housing crisis.

Under this arrangement, vacant landowners would pay double the residential rates effective from 1 July 2024 with a rebate proposed for those who make application and have a development application for a dwelling lodged in the Plan SA portal.

Come to the Public Meeting for further information and the opportunity to speak directly with Council staff about what is proposed.

You can let us know if you plan to attend by emailing connect2@campbelltown.sa.gov.au or telephoning 8366 9222.

To find out more, including how to contribute visit connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au.

Consultation closes 9am Monday 3 June.

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team