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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!

Strategic Plan 2028 Survey– Share Your Ideas!

This week, if you are a ratepayer, you will receive a survey for Strategic Plan 2028 in your Snippet (provided with your Rates Notice). For residents and other interested persons, please consider the opportunity below, or collect a survey from Council’s Office, Campbelltown Library or The ARC Campbelltown.

Help set the future direction for our city by completing a Strategic Plan survey (electronically or in hard copy) or send us an email or letter to share your thoughts about:

• what you like most about living, working or studying in our city
• your ideas for something new that you would like Council to do,
• whether there is anything you would like us to do differently.

There is also an opportunity to tell us what you think of Council's vision 'A safe, sustainable, vibrant Community' and mission 'The Community is the centre of everything we do'.

This information will be used for further discussion with the community and to inform drafting of the Plan later in the year.

By participating in the consultation, you could win a $50 Why Leave Campbelltown voucher.

Consultation Closes: 4pm, Friday 1 September 2023

Independent Member Vacancy - Economic Development Advisory Committee

We are also seeking applicants for a Business Person representative position on Council's Economic Development Advisory Committee (appointment will be until November 2025).

To find out more and apply, please visit the webpage.

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 20 August 2023

yourSAy consultation - SA Youth Action Plan

Have you ever considered participating in an SA Government consultation?

This survey provides you with an opportunity to have your say about key issues affecting young people in South Australia until 6 August 2023. However there are a range of opportunities available throughout the year that you may be interested in. To find out more visit yourSAy.

Lochiel Park Water Tank Mural Progress

We recently ran a survey inviting people to vote on mural designs.

As you will see from the image below, the installation is progressing beautifully. Be sure to take a walk in the crisp winter air soon to check out the work in progress or view the mural when it is finished.

Coming Soon!

Are you curious about what other consultations we have for you this year?

Council's community engagement program continues to be busy and we will be providing a number of new opportunities over the next few months for both targeted and broad audience response as follows:

• Community Battery installation at Tuku Wirra (formerly King George and Church Reserves)
• Lochiel Park Master Plan - Stage 1
• ARC Campbelltown Lift proposal
• Community Satisfaction Survey

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Annual Business Plan & Budget consultation. Your feedback helped to inform Council regarding Community perceptions of the proposals presented and resulted in the following (subject to final adoption of the Plan & Budget on 4 July):

• The general rate increase being reduced from 8.90% to 7.90%
• The ARC external lift project being referred for further consultation with ARC Users

I hope these results encourage you to continue participating in consultation opportunities as they arise.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Independent Committee Member vacancy - Disability Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee

Council is currently seeking applicants for a voluntary (unpaid) Community Representative position on its Disability Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee.

More information about the Committee and its work is available from our website.

To find out more about the application process or apply visit https://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/independent-committee-member-vacancy

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 9 July 2023

Cool Refuge Project - Let's Beat the Heat

Community members are providing their views about whether Council should have a 'Cool Refuge' in the local area for residents to attend on days of extreme heat or during heat waves. Why not join them and tell us your perspective on this matter - you could win one of two ARC Prize Packs valued at $50 each by participating: https://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/cool-refuge-project

Closes 4pm, Monday 10 July 2023

Policy Review

Have you ever thought about participating in Council's Policy Review consultation?

We would welcome your thoughts about the following policies currently available for Community feedback:

• Asset Management
• Business Continuity
• Elected Members' Training and Development
• Election Caretaker
• Multicultural
• Outdoor Dining
• Public and Environmental Health
• Public Interest Disclosure
• Records Management
• Risk Management
• The ARC Campbelltown
• Waste Management.

Jump to our survey and tell us your views and suggested changes.

Closes 4pm, Monday 10 July 2023

YourSAy Consultation - SA Youth Action Plan

Are you registered to participate in SA Government consultation opportunities?

The Government is current consulting on key issues affecting young people in South Australia. Everyone is encouraged to have their say as your views will help inform the development of a new Youth Action Plan for South Australia.

To find out more visit https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/yoursay-sa-gov-au-youth-action-plan-2023-2026

COFFEE CHAT - 4 July 2023

Our next Coffee Chat is at Fine Food Cucina, 5 Meredith St, Newton on Tuesday 4 July (11am-12 noon). Come along and chat to Mayor Whittaker and Staff in an informal setting that issues that matter to you.

Can't make this date? Save the date for one of the following sessions later in the year:

14 September (2pm) - Bar Mercato, 625/627 Lower North East Rd, Campbelltown

17 November (10am) - St Georges Cafe, 9-10/272 Montacute Rd, Rostrevor

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

Thanks for reading our newsletter and continuing your interest in community engagement for our city. People like you help to make our city great!

Stay safe and warm this winter.

We are currently seeking your views for our Cool Refuge Project. By completing our survey you could win one of two $50 prize packs for The ARC Campbelltown.

Providing your feedback on this quick survey will help us to determine if there is demand for Council to establish one or more cool places for residents to go and spend time during the day on hot days, and, if there is a demand, how these facilities might be provided so that they are effective and well used by the Community.

Council gratefully acknowledges that this project is funded by the Federal Government (Disaster Risk Reduction Grants Program) and South Australian Government.

We are also taking feedback on the third batch of policies for our Policy Review and encourage you to provide your thoughts on asset management, waste services, The ARC Campbelltown and more! There are 12 policies to consider and we encourage you to provide feedback on any of the topics up for discussion.

Both consultations close at 4pm on Monday 10 July 2023.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Policy Reviews batch 1 and 2

We recently reported back to Council in respect to policies considered for batch 1 and 2 policy reviews. At its meeting on 16 May 2023, Council considered the feedback received from the small but dedicated group of respondents. Changes were made to a number of policies, demonstrating the valuable input that the Community can have to influence Council policy.

You can read the Council report in the Agenda for 16 May 2023 (Item 11.3).

To check out the revised policies, visit the Policies & Codes page on Council's website and look for policies dated 16 May 2023.

By-Laws Review 2023

Council also considered the outcomes of the By-Laws Review consultation at its 16 May meeting (Item 11.1). Council received the small amount of feedback received and agreed in principle to proceed with making the following By-Laws:

• By-Law No 1 Permits and Penalties

• By-Law No 2 Moveable Signs

• By-Law No 3 Roads

• By-Law No 4 Local Government Land, and

• By-Law No 5 Dogs

Council will consider a further report (Item 11.2) at its meeting tomorrow night (20 June) in respect to formally making the by-laws. If Council supports making the by-laws after receiving specific reports from its solicitor confirming the validity of the by-laws and how they potentially impact National Competition Policy, they will be gazetted and then come into effect 4 months after the gazettal date.

Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan & Budget

Council will also receive feedback (Item 11.1) from the consultation recently conducted regarding Council's proposed Annual Business Plan & Budget at its meeting tomorrow. Several changes have been proposed as a result of the extensive feedback received and Council is grateful to the 68 people who participated in this lengthy consultation survey.

Our two prize winners for this consultation were:

• Con (Athelstone)

• Kym (Athelstone)

$100 supermarket vouchers will be provided to you shortly.

COFFEE CHAT - 4 JULY

Do you have something to discuss with Mayor Jill Whittaker and Staff in an informal setting? Come along to our next Coffee Chat:

Venue: Fine Foods Cucina

Date: Tuesday 4 July 2023

Time: 11am - 12 noon

Enquiries: Lyn Barton 8366 9222 or lbarton@campbelltown.sa.gov.au

Thank you for your ongoing interest in Council's community engagement program. With your help, we have consulted on 20 projects, programs and services; your contribution to your city is greatly appreciated.

There are some exciting projects coming up in 2023/2024, so please ensure you spread the word to friends, family and colleagues to get involved by joining other Community members at https://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/register

Stay safe and warm!

We hope you are staying warm as the seasons change and the days get shorter.

Consultation outcomes

At its meeting tomorrow night, Council will receive the outcome of the following consultations conducted recently:

• Annual Policy Review (Batches 1 and 2) - consultation conducted during March and April
• By-Laws Review 2023 - consultation conducted during April.

The reports for all 3 consultations are available from the 16 May agenda on the Council meetings web page, and we thank everyone that took the time to read about the consultation opportunities, review documents and/or participate in the consultations.

Annual Business Plan & Budget Consultation opportunity

Responses are being received for the Annual Business Plan and Budget consultation.

Don't forget to make your voice heard by responding to this consultation that is open until 4pm, Friday 26 May.

Head to our consultation page to learn more about what is planned and find out how to get involved!

Registration Milestone

Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest and registered to be part of our online community engagement platform.

On 12 May we reached 1500 registered participants - Kelly from Athelstone you are our 1500th registrant - a prize pack will come your way shortly!

More consultations will commence in June, so if you know someone interested in our city's community engagement program, please encourage them to get involved and register.

This month we are consulting on the Annual Business Plan.

This is your chance to check out what is planned for next year's budget and learn more about the proposed projects and services. You can then provide feedback on individual proposals, as well as the Council's financial allocation for services and the proposed rate increase.

Come along to one of our sessions on 24 May to talk with Staff and provide feedback, or settle down with a cuppa at a time that suits you and fill out the survey through Connect 2 Campbelltown to go in the draw to win one of two $100 vouchers for a local supermarket.

Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 26 May 2023.

Water Tank Mural Lochiel Park

Thank you everyone who took the time to vote on mural designs for the water tank at Lochiel Park. Over 300 people took the time to look at the beautiful designs proposed by local artists Tali De Lacy, Leon Ferrante, Ann Marie Morrissey, Beiha-Malen Yanez and Grant Fleming.

Council thanks each of the artists for their participation on the working party and for contributing a range of designs for the Community to vote for in our recent engagement opportunity.

The top three designs were sent to SA Water for final approval and decision and I am pleased to advised that 'Wetlands' by local artist Graham Fleming has been selected. Mr Fleming will now lead a team of artists to install the mural over the next few months so keep an eye out for the artwork coming together on the tank soon.

‘Wetlands’ by local artist Grant Fleming.

Coffee Chat

Our next Coffee Chat is at Cafe Settebello on Wednesday 24 May, 10.30am - 11.30am.

Come along and chat to the Mayor and Staff about your ideas, suggestions or concerns over a cuppa. There will also be an opportunity to provide your thoughts on the Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan.

Campbelltown Art Show & Sale

The Art Show is currently on and has a great variety of works for you to view and enjoy. Check out paintings, pottery, porcelain, photography and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' Art from talented local artists and make sure you grab a raffle ticket or two while you're there!

Thank you for being part of our Connect 2 Campbelltown Community! We have almost 1500 people registered on the platform and regular participants in our consultation program, so be sure to invite your friends and family to register so that their views are heard for our current and future programs.

Stay safe and warm as the first cold snap this winter passes through our area.

There is only a little more time to provide feedback on this month's consultations. The following consultations close tomorrow for general public response.

Children's Policy

This new policy confirms Council's commitment as a Child Friendly City. It is a unique policy that was written in partnership with children and schools.

Do we have it right?

Please let us know what you think so we can make this policy relevant for young children in the Council area.

Participants go in the draw to win a $25 Ovo Gelato voucher!

Check out the Policy here.

General feedback opportunity: Consultation closes at 4pm, Friday 28 April 2023.

School Student feedback opportunity: Consultation closes at 4pm, Friday 19 May 2023.

Policy Review (Batch 2)

You are invited to provide feedback on the following policies currently under review:

• Ageing Well Policy
• Arts and Cultural Development Policyhttps://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/
• Budget Preparation Policy
• Budget Review Policy
• Climate Solutions Policy
• Disability Access and Inclusion Policy
• Footpath Development and Maintenance Policy
• Heritage Management Policy
• Parking Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Procurement Policy
• Public Consultation Policy
• Street and Place Naming Policy
• Street Numbering Policy
• Volunteers Policy
• Youth Policy

Further policies will be presented to the Community for feedback in coming months.

By-law Review 2023

The following Council By-Laws expire on 31 December 2023.

• By-Law No 1 – Permits & Penalties
  Provides a permit system for the Council’s by-law suite.
• By-Law No 2 – Moveable Signs
  Sets standards for moveable signs on roads, including conditions and placement of signs, to protect public safety and protect/enhance amenity of the area.
• By-Law No 3 – Roads
  For the management of public roads.
• By-Law No 4 – Local Government Land
  For the management and regulation of Council land including prohibition and regulation of particular activities.
• By-Law No 5 – Dogs
  For the management and control of dogs within the Council area.

Council has endorsed revised By-Laws for public consultation. As required by legislation, the Dog and Cat Management Board has reviewed proposed By-Law No 5 – Dogs and endorsed the document.

We now invite your feedback on the proposed documents.

Upcoming Projects - Save the Date

Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget

Council will consider endorsing the Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget for public consultation at its meeting next week.

The consultation is scheduled to commence on Thursday 4 May and we encourage you to check into connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au after midday on Thursday to find out how you can get involved and provide feedback.

Coffee Chat

Our next Coffee Chat is on Wednesday 24 May (at 10.30am - 11.30am) at Café Settebello, 84 Newton Rd, Campbelltown.

Come along and chat to the Mayor and Staff about your ideas, suggestions or concerns over a cuppa. There will also be an opportunity to provide your thoughts on the Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan.

Consultation Outcome

Following consultation with the Community, Council recently adopted a revised Community Land Management Plan.

Thank you to those participants that responded to the consultation.

Finally, we wish to advise that our principal Community Engagement Officer, Alyssa has departed Council for a career change. We thank Alyssa for her tireless efforts, supporting the Community and working on 25 consultations during the 18 months she worked for us.

Thank you for staying connected to Campbelltown.