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Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 1
Coomalie Community Government Council
Annual Report 2014/2015
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 2
Contents A message from the President .......................................................................................................................................... 3
A message from the Chief Executive Officer ..................................................................................................................... 5
About Us.......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Our Councillors ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Our Staff .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Our Organisational Structure .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Performance against objectives in Shire Plan ................................................................................................................. 17
Part 1: Administration ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Part 2: Public Conveniences ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Part 3: Sanitation and Garbage ................................................................................................................................... 19
Part 4: Cemeteries ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Part 5: Parks and Gardens ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Part 6: Libraries ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Part 7: Sports and Recreation Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 21
Part 8: Swimming Pool ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Part 9: Community Recreation .................................................................................................................................... 23
Part 10: Roads and Streets .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Part 11: Street Lighting ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Part 12: Tourism, Parking and Other .......................................................................................................................... 26
Part 13: Dog Management .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Part 14: Weeds Management ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Part 15: Planning ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Financial Graphs .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Sources of Income 2014/2015 .................................................................................................................................... 30
Expenditure by Category 2014/2015 .......................................................................................................................... 30
Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Average Rates and Charges per Assessment .............................................................................................................. 31
Outstanding Rates, Charges and User Fees ................................................................................................................ 31
Rates and Charges as a % of Total Revenue ............................................................................................................... 32
Total Operating Expenditure per Shire Resident ........................................................................................................ 32
Expenditure per km of local roads .............................................................................................................................. 33
Audited Financial Statements 2014/2015 ...................................................................................................................... 34
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 3
A message from the President
Welcome to Council’s 2014/15 annual report and audited financial statements. The annual report is a legislative
requirement for Council, but is also an opportunity to celebrate our successes throughout the year with our
community.
We have a cohesive and determined Council with six members who are passionate about progressing their
community forward in a positive and sustainable direction. I thank all of them for their time and effort for the last
year. Because of the Federal and NT Government election timeframe, the NT Government has decided this term for
Councillors shall be extended to August 2017, so will be an extra year’s commitment. Please continue to contact the
Councillors, who are only too pleased to assist with queries and explain council policy, as well as advocating on
community issues.
Council’s staff have been well directed by our Chief Executive Officer, Leigh Ashford, who has been with Council for
about 18 months now. His leadership and the stable workforce have allowed Council to achieve more than most
years. Congratulations to Leigh and team.
This year saw our shire area and population increase with the incorporation of the Robin Falls locality, and we
welcome all of our new community members. Council continues to investigate models to gain future sustainability
and communities of interest across the shire, and fair and sound regional governance is key to this end.
Most of Council’s major grants, including the Federal Assistance Grant and Operating Grant remained the same as
previous years, effectively meaning a decrease in total, so it is challenging to keep providing more with
less. Properties within the shire were also revalued with significant increases impacting the 2014/15 year, so the
general rate in the dollar remained the same as 2013/14, and only the minimum rates were increased by 4% in line
with Council’s Long Term Plan. For fairness to all ratepayers and businesses, Council has continued with strict
enforcement of registering statutory charges on land after six months in arrears and this has resulted in rate arrears
at 5% levels, much lower than in previous years. There has been a slight reduction in service levels due to most
income sources remaining the same as previous years but expenditure levels ever increasing. Our reliance on one
off grants remains, and Council were successful with grants for flood damage, shade and seating, recycling bins,
recycling shed, administration buildings upgrade, solar lights, Roads to Recovery, Australia Day, Anzac Day and the
purchase of a new Tip Truck.
Kylie Turner Memorial Cricket Match – July 2014
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 4
Council continued advocating on behalf of the community for the Darwin Regional Land Use Plan, Incorporating
unincorporated land, NT Land Corp land, Native Title issues for Batchelor and Adelaide River, Batchelor Airstrip
Master Plan, Grants Commission public meeting and the Community Safety Action Meetings have reconvened
recently. Council, as well as working hard on core infrastructure and works issues like the waste management areas
and transfer sites, the roads, and other public parks and gardens, are also concentrating on promoting the area as a
business friendly environment, and have continued to encourage sustainable development of businesses including
tourism in the area.
Importantly Council, the staff, and the many community members and volunteers saw several very successful events
during the past 12 months, with the biggest being the Anzac Day Dawn Service this Centenary year. The crowds
were double on previous years and the event would not have been possible without the financial support from NT
Government and Department of Veterans Affairs. The Dawn Service was impeccable and the inclusion this year of
the New Zealand guests gave a true and authentic ANZAC Day Dawn Service. This was followed by a big roll up to
the Gunfire Breakfast at the Adelaide River Showgrounds. Thank you to the enormous contingent of volunteers,
staff and government officials that ensured this event ran ever so smoothly. Other very successful events this year
included the town markets in Adelaide River and Batchelor, Lingalonga Festival, the Adelaide River Show and Race
events, and school sporting days. It is all great to see and be a part of.
The Community Grants program was introduced in the 2014/15 year and this enabled community groups and events
to apply for funding to assist with their event. The program was successfully applied for and $8,000 was allocated to
various groups in the community. We encourage all community groups and organisations to apply each year.
Lastly, Council will celebrate the work of, and thank the many volunteers within our shire for the efforts made to
make our community what it is. I am pleased and proud to participate and remind all that the appreciation event
will, as usual, will be held at the beginning of October.
Andrew Turner
President
Australia Day Citizen of the Year – Miss Lyla Wills
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 5
A message from the Chief Executive Officer It is with pleasure I present my annual report on the 2014/15 year of operations of the Coomalie Community
Government Council.
Staff
The year has seen a return to a stable workforce after the high turnover experienced in previous years. The Council
staff have responded well to the challenges and is a blend of dedicated and professional staff which has resulted in
major achievements being implemented in the year.
The Management Staff of Council at 30thJune 2015 are:
Chief Executive Officer Leigh Ashford Finance Manager Melissa Kerr Senior Administration Officer Aleyshia Kim Operations Manager Robbie Bright The changes to the staff throughout the year were the appointment of: Mr Hadyn Edwards Works Officer Mr Ben Harwood Works Officer Ms Aleyshia Kim Senior Administration Officer Mrs Hilary Brett’s role was expanded to include the supervision of the Adelaide River Community Library and to provide limited Council Administration Services during library hours. This is a substantial improvement over the previous arrangement when Council provided administration services for two hours, once a month. Governance
Council continues to develop the Strategic Plan and the Annual Shire Plans. They reflect the direction, operations
and the required governance of the Council. The Council’s long term Strategic Plan was reviewed and updated.
Council considered three new policies during the year. Council has resolved to introduce a:
Caretaker Period Policy
Councillor Vacancy Policy
The Council chose not to introduce a Road Leasing Policy.
Council holds monthly general meetings during the year. This is an opportunity for the community and organisations
to make presentations to Council.
Over the course of the year Council received presentations from:
Robin Falls residents - Expressing concerns and objections to be incorporated in the Shire area;
Department of Local Government and Regions - Outlining proposed extension of the current Council term until
August 2017;
Elton Consulting - Coomalie Land Use objectives;
KPMG - TOPROC Strategic Plan;
Member for Daly - Electorate Issues; and
NT Environment Centre - Hydraulic Fracturing
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 6
Finance
Council’s Finance Manager Melissa Kerr again provided excellent leadership and support to the administration of
Council and its professional financial management.
Council increased its rates by 4.00% in line with the decisions made when the Council considered the Strategic Plan
in 2012.
The rates and charges received in 2014/15 were $1.1 million. This represents over 50% of Council’s normal recurrent
funding which is in the order of $2.2m. Council also received non- recurrent grants of slightly less than $1.0m.
Council could not operate without the support of Federal Government and Northern Territory Government Grants.
Council welcomes and appreciates the continued support by both governments to provide funds to Local
Government. Without these grants Council would find it very difficult to continue operating.
The Commonwealth Government provides the following recurrent grants to Council:
Federal Assistance Grant (General Purpose) $ 28,220
Federal Assistance Grant (Roads) $409,600
Roads to Recovery $138,446
Council also receives the following annual grants from the NT Government:
Operational Grant $477,350
Community Recreation Officer Support $ 30,594
Community Library Subsidy $ 50,757
In addition Council received approximately $1.0m in one off grants for individual projects and programs.
The Grants Commission held a public meeting in Batchelor on 19 April 2015. The chairman Mr Bob Beadman
outlined the purpose of the independent Commission in recommending to the Commonwealth Government the
appropriate formula for the distribution of Commonwealth Grants to Local Councils in the Northern Territory.
Staff continued to actively pursue the outstanding rate backlog throughout the year. One property was sold due to
unpaid rates. The rate arrears at the end of the financial year are approximately 5% of the total value of rates. This
is a very good figure and staff will continue to ensure that rates reduction is a priority.
The Council’s financial position to the 30th June 2015 saw a turnaround from a deficit of $179,000 in 2013/14 to a
surplus of $252,000 in 2014/15. This is partly due to the Commonwealth Government delaying the 1st instalment of
the Federal Assistance Grant, previously paid in the previous financial year until August 2014. The transfer of funds
aside, this is a very good result.
Cash available to Council at the end of the financial year was $767,000 including unspent tied grants of $30,000.
With careful management Council finances continue to be satisfactory.
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Shire Expansion
The Minister for Local Government and Regions at the time, The Hon David Tollner MLA approved the incorporation
of the locality of Robin Falls into the Shire. The incorporation was gazetted on 3rd July 2015.
The major administrative issue was obtaining the correct contact addresses for property owners. Despite a legal
requirement for property owners to ensure that the contact address are kept up to date with the Land Titles Office,
a substantial proportion of correspondence was returned as the owners were not contactable. This number has
been reduced through staff making additional enquiries, however there are still a small number of owners who have
not been contactable.
Council has continued to be involved in discussions with the Northern Territory Government and Department of
Local Government and Community Services regarding future options for the remaining unincorporated regions. The
Northern Territory parliament amended legislation early in 2015 to allow it to rate all properties within the
unincorporated regions of the Northern Territory.
Roads
The maintenance of roads is the highest cost of any rural Council. Council spent $1.35m on roads this year. This
included a grant of $649,000 for repairs to the roads from flood damage caused by a monsoon event in early 2014.
The major work involved repairs to Memorial Drive, Cheeney Road and Haynes Road.
Maintaining the Councils road network continued to be the principal priority of the Shire. The road works
programme and completion of the capital expenditure projects was undertaken under the supervision of Council’s
Operations Manager Mr Robbie Bright and his staff. I congratulate them all on their achievements during the year.
Waste Management
Council consolidated the changes it made to its waste management practices throughout the year. In general the
arrangements introduced in 2013/14 have substantially improved the performance of the tips.
Fin Bins contract was extended for a further 12 months and provides an excellent weekly bin pickup in both
Batchelor and Adelaide River. It is pleasing to see Council has a very good working relationship with Fin Bins and all
issues were able to be resolved quickly.
Council received two grants throughout the year to improve the performance of the landfills, additional recycling
bins were purchased for the transport of recyclables to Darwin and a storage shed was constructed at the Batchelor
Landfill.
An additional transfer bin was installed at Adelaide River. Alterations to the existing layout were implemented to
allow the second bin to be used.
Recycling Station Batchelor Landfill – NTEPA Grant
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 8
Projects and Grants
The major projects and grants for the year were:
$146,000 - Refurbishment of the Council Administration Buildings and construction of a machinery shed. The work
involved refurbishment of the kitchen and toilets, updating the office furniture, painting, covered walkway and the
construction of a shed to garage Council’s plant.
$50,000 - Installation of solar lights in Batchelor. The work involved the installation of 7 solar lights along walkways
and in the parks in Batchelor.
$54,000 - Purchase of a Parks Truck. A new Hino tipping truck was purchased to assist cleaning up and maintaining
the parks and recreational areas.
New Hino Tip Truck – Special Purpose Grant funding
Community Recreation Activities
Council’s Community Sport and Recreation Officer (CSRO), Marilyn Morris organised a wide range of functions and
activities throughout the year. These included Territory Day, Lingalonga Festival, Seniors Month activities, Seniors
Christmas Party, Australia Day, Bombing of Darwin Commemoration, Youth Week, Children’s Week, Clean Up
Australia Day, Anzac Day, School Holiday Programs, and Friday Night Fun.
Basketball was a prominent sport during the year with the Aussie hoops program, Basketball NT Junior Challenge,
the formation of Palmerston and Regions Basketball Association, a visit by the Adelaide 36ers and support for local
junior players to visit the USA on a cultural exchange.
The stand out event was the successful organisation of the Dawn Service on ANZAC Day. Crowd numbers were
estimated at 4,500, up nearly 100% on previous years. The size of the crowd tested Council and local volunteer
resources. The grants from the NT Government and the Commonwealth Government greatly assisted in funding
crucial aspects of the Dawn Service. I wish to thank the Adelaide River FERG and Adelaide River Show Society for
their major contributions to the event. I also wish to thank all the other participants, volunteers and sponsors who
contributed to commemoration of ANZAC Day.
Once again Council wishes to acknowledge the professional, financial and ongoing support from the Minister for
Local Government, The Hon Bess Price MLA and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, The Hon Gary Higgins MLA,
their electorate and Departmental Staff.
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 9
Community Recognition
Council held two events to recognise local community members who have and continue to support the local
communities.
The Australia Day Ceremony and breakfast was held at the Batchelor Area School on the 26th January. The major
award winners for 2015 were:
Citizen of the Year Miss Lyla Wills
Young Citizen of the Year Sharna Mulhall
Volunteer of the Year Lyle Johnson
Event of the Year Rum Jungle Tavern - Children’s Christmas Party
Sportsperson of the Year Barry Kirk
Young Sportsperson of the Year Tyla Bilston
The Third Annual Community Recognition Awards were held on Friday 28th November 2014 in the Council Chambers.
The community nominated 13 people from throughout the Shire to receive an award. They represented residents in
the fields of The Arts, Sports, Volunteering and Advocacy.
Approximately 30 people attended the event. The president Cr Andrew Turner presented the awards to the
recipients. Those residents that received a community recognition award were:
Reginald Bishop (Bluey)
Sue Bligh
Jacinda Brown
Daryl Butler
Jeannie Gadambua
Jan Hills
Trevor Horman
Jan Jewell
Ros Jones
Prue King
Community Recognition Awards Ceremony – Bluey Bishop
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 10
Advocacy
Council was involved in lobbying relevant authorities in relation to the following areas:
Poor mobile telephone reception in the Batchelor and Adelaide River areas
Resolution of the Native Title claim over Batchelor and Adelaide River
Development of the Batchelor Airstrip
Regional Cooperation
The Shire is a member of the Local Government Association NT (LGANT) and Top End Regional Organisation of
Council’s (TOPROC). The membership of these organisations allows access to a wealth of local government
knowledge as well as senior bureaucrats and Government Ministers. The major issues that were dealt with
throughout the year were:
Regional Waste Site
PAWA charges for street lighting maintenance
Development of Northern Australia
The Council has a strong working relationship with the Local Government Association NT and appreciation is
extended to the Board, CEO and staff at the Association for their continued support.
Assistance
The above works would not have been attained if it was not from the support of many organisations. I would like to
extend Councils appreciation to the staff at Northern Territory Department of Local Government and Community
Services, the Northern Territory Department of Sport and Recreation, the Darwin Correctional Centre, NT Housing,
Cricket NT, COTA and local community groups for their continued support to improve infrastructure, provide
community cohesion and develop resilience.
Our local member Gary Higgins MLA Member for Daly has continued to support activities within the shire and has
constantly advocated on Council’s and the community’s behalf on matters that affect the shire and local community.
I wish to personally thank Gary for his efforts.
Appreciation
I would like to thank our Councillors under the leadership of Cr Andrew Turner for their support, passion for the
community and shire development. The respect between fellow Councillors and staff has provided for a harmonious
council and allowed a wide range of views to be aired on the issues that arise throughout the year.
Finally I wish to thank the staff for their commitment to the council and the community. The pride shown by the
staff reflects the Council’s ability to operate effectively with very limited resources.
Leigh Ashford
Chief Executive Officer
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 11
About Us The Coomalie Community Government Council was approved by the NT Government in 1990 and held its first
election on 2nd May 1991, and has seen many highs and lows over the preceding years.
The Coomalie Region is part of the greater Darwin Region and the area encompasses the well serviced townships of
Batchelor and Adelaide River and the Lake Bennett and Robin Falls communities. This year the Minister for Local
Government gazetted the expansion of Coomalie Shire to include the Robin Falls locality. Robin Falls locality is south
of Adelaide River on both sides of Dorat Road and has added 400km2 to the Shire. The area is 2050km2 and has an
estimated population of 1,300 residents.
The industry base of the Coomalie Region is increasing in its diversity, having moved from a heavy reliance on the
pastoral and mining sectors to now include education, tourism, aviation and horticulture as major sectors of the
local economy. Service industries to these major industry sectors are also developing within the region. The
Coomalie Region is a significant tourist destination with high visitation rates, Batchelor being the gateway to
Litchfield National Park and Adelaide River the headquarters during WWII after the bombing of Darwin. The region
is steeped in history from early Chinese market gardens, use as a base during the Second World War, and mining.
The original inhabitants of the Coomalie Region were Aborigines of the Kungarakan, Awara and Warai groups. The
first European activity in the region was recorded in 1860 when members of George Goyder’s survey expedition
undertook extensive surveys in the north of Australia.
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 12
The first settlement in the region was at Adelaide River Township in 1870, when a depot was established for
telegraph workers constructing the Overland Telegraph Line. The town expanded with the construction of the
railway line from Darwin to Pine Creek in 1888, then expanded again when it became a huge military base with the
119 Australian General Hospital and the main American headquarters, Base Section One during World War II. After
the bombing of Darwin on 19th February 1942, it became the centre of military activity. Today the Adelaide River
War Cemetery is the resting place of 54 civilians and 434 service men and women killed in the Top End during WWII,
plus 287 service personnel who were lost in Timor and Northern regions, but who have no known grave.
At the heart of the Coomalie Region lays the Rum Jungle district, named following a bullock wagon load of rum,
destined for construction gangs that was bogged near a patch of jungle on the crocodile infested East Finniss River
and the bullockies set about drinking the rum, having a most glorious binge. Thereafter the locals enviously named
the area as Rum Jungle.
In 1912 the present town of Batchelor was named and during the war years the area grew again with the airstrip
expansion. The original aerodrome was constructed in 1933 and was upgraded and used extensively in the war
years. In 1949 uranium was discovered at the Rum Jungle Mine and the mine continued until 1971 when uranium
mining came to an end.
Coomalie has a unique character and identity that is a result of the area’s history from WWII, mining and
horticulture.
The vision of the Coomalie Community Government Council is to sustain and nurture the growth of the lifestyle and
quality of life of residents and visitors. This will be achieved through improvements to economic, cultural and
ecological opportunities and will work on creating an involved and supportive community, promoting investment,
ensuring accessibility and capitalising on our natural advantages with an emphasis on sustainability.
The Amazing Drumming Monkey’s Workshop – School Holiday Program July 2014
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 13
Our Councillors
In January 2013 Council put forward a request to the Minister for Local Government to:
1. Immediately abolish the 3 vacant positions so that until the next general election to be held in August 2017,
there will be 6 positions as per the nominated list; and
2. Change the constitution and representation of council so that from the General Election in August 2017,
representation and wards will be as follows:
a. Three Wards – Batchelor Township Ward, Adelaide River Ward and Coomalie Rural Ward
b. Representation – Two (2) members representing each ward
Council was successful in their request and the new Council consists of six Councillors.
President Andrew Turner
Coomalie/Tortilla
0428 103 239
Vice President Bruce Jones
Batchelor Township
0428 760 078
Councillor Dave Gray
Lake Bennett
0418 813 885
Councillor Ewan Crook
Adelaide River Rural
0409 650 713
Councillor Max Corliss
Adelaide River Township
0437 210 964
Councillor Sue Bulmer
Batchelor Rural
0889 760 922
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 14
Our Staff
This last financial year has been a very stable year for our staff. The Chief Executive Officer, Leigh Ashford continued
his leadership role, being supported by Operations Manager, Robbie Bright and Finance Manager, Melissa Kerr who
have both been with Council for over five years.
Aleyshia Kim remained as Senior Administration Officer, Stacey Shooter as Accounts Officer, Hilary Brett as
Receptionist and Marilyn Morris as Community Recreation Officer. This amazing team of ladies support each other
through the busy times and have a great working relationship that functions exquisitely.
The works crew is managed by Robbie Bright, and supported by Operations Supervisor, Emma Dunne who returned
from maternity leave. Our Works Service Officers, Billy Selems, Ben Harwood and Haydn Edwards and Pool
Supervisor and Animal Management Officer, Trevor Sullivan work well together and ensure our communities
facilities are well maintained at all times. These men are invaluable to assisting with the set up and removal for all of
Council’s events during the year and help out whenever they are asked to.
Casual librarians Prue King, Kathy Roe, Nanette Gilles, Terry Wright and Rex Wright in Batchelor and Hilary Brett in
Adelaide River ensure are community libraries are an inviting place to be for both adults and children in each town.
Council has a very small work force with a very big heart. Everyone puts in huge amounts of time and effort to
ensure we comply with regulations and provide our communities with memorable events. A big thank you to all of
the team and the effort you put into your position and in helping out and putting in that bit extra when required.
This team makes our community a very welcoming place to visit.
Drumming Workshop – Lingalonga Festival August 2014
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Chief Executive Officer – Leigh Ashford
Finance Manager – Melissa Kerr
Accounts Officer – Stacey Shooter
Senior Administration Officer – Aleyshia
Kim
Receptionist/Librarian – Hilary Brett
Librarian – Prue King
Librarian – Nanette Gilles
Librarian – Rex Wright
Community Recreation Officer – Marilyn
Morris
Operations Manager – Robbie Bright
Leading Hand – Emma Dunne
Service Officer Waste – Billy Selems
Service Officer – Hadyn Edwards
Pool Supervisor & Animal Management
Officer – Trevor Sullivan
Service Officer – Ben Harwood
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 16
Our Organisational Structure
Tripping Around Lunch – Seniors Month August 2014
Council
Chief Executive Officer
Finance Manager
Accounts Officer
Community Recreation Officer
Senior Administration
Officer
Receptionist
Batchelor Librarians
Adelaide River Librarians
Operations Manager
Service Officer -Waste
Pool Supervisor/Animal
Management Officer
Operations Supervisor
Service Officer
Service Officer
Coomalie Community Government Council Annual Report 2014/2015 17
Performance against objectives in Shire Plan
Part 1: Administration CORE SERVICE: ADMINISTRATION
GOAL: To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Council’s administration
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
1.1 Develop performance management and work plans with staff members. Maintain adequate employment levels of appropriately trained staff
Performance management and work plan completed
Performance and work plan agreed between all parties on an annual basis
Work plan agreed for 14/15
Annual performance appraisal Performance appraisals conducted annually
Appraisals completed by April 2015
Training needs addressed
Training provided as required annually. Budget allocation for training % utilised
59% of training budget utilised
Effective recruitment practices Staff turnover % 0%
1.2 Inform constituents and public about local issues
Continued production of Stop Press
Stop Press published and distributed monthly
Stop Press published monthly after OGM
Notice board kept up-to-date Notice board serviced weekly Yes
Web site up-dated monthly Web site updated monthly Yes
Develop a Ratepayer email data base
Completion and regular updates on email database
Gathering emails for ratepayers ongoing
1.3 Council Elections Assist NTEC with council elections Increased number of residents casting votes
N/A
1.4 Continued professional development and training for Councillors
External and in house training provided
Number of training sessions/number of Councillors attending
No training was attended by Councillors
1.5 Keep software and hardware up to date
Annual review of IT assets Systems up to date and functioning efficiently
Area 9 continue with IT support. Applied for unsuccessfully 4 times for SPG to upgrade accounting software in last two years
1.6 Explore Boundary Expansion to join with unincorporated areas
Investigate feasibility of incorporation of additional areas
Funding for consultations granted
NA
Communication with residents regarding proposals
Consultations successfully completed and the best option for boundary expansion implemented
Minister for DLGR approved Robin Falls Locality for inclusion in Coomalie region 3/7/14
Seek funding to undertake review of Unincorporated Land
Grant obtained Discussions continuing with Minister re expanding Coomalie boundaries
1.7 Continued Review of Councils Policies and Procedures
Complete a review of all Councils Policies and Procedures
Complete review of all Council’s policies and procedures
Complete
Review Policies and Procedures as required
Policies reviewed as required
Completion of Risk Analysis report for all Council operations
Percentage completed Ongoing action for the Audit committee
1.8 Tenders Annual tenders be called for services and equipment required
Tenders called Tenders called April, accepted at June OGM
1.9 Financial Management Prepare a 10 year Asset and Financial Management Plan
Review annually Complete
Asset and Financial management Plan to include a 10 year Road Construction Program
Review Annually Complete
Asset and Financial management Plan to include a 10 year Building Upgrade/Replacement Program
Review annually Complete
Asset and Financial management Plan to include a 10 year Plant Replacement Program
Review annually. Complete
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Part 2: Public Conveniences CORE SERVICE: PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
GOAL: To provide adequate and attractive facilities for residents and visitors.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
2.1 Level of cleanliness Inspection of facilities, upgrading of facilities
Number of inspections per annum Number of inspections requiring action
Toilets inspected weekly Adelaide River toilets upgraded
2.2 Maintain levels of service to public conveniences
Budget Allocation Funds allocated and utilised
89% of funds allocated were utilised
Efficient contractors engaged Contractors work checked for inadequacies
Toilets inspected weekly
2.3 Development of Long Term Plan for Upgrade and or replacement of Toilets
Long term plan to be developed by Council and included in Asset and Financial management Plan
Review usage and revise plan Toilet upgrades included in 10 year LTFP
Develop costing initiatives to save on electricity use in all public buildings – solar , sky lights
Develop strategy Not actioned. Refered to 15/16 for SPG
Aussie Hoops and Adelaide 36’ers October 2014
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Part 3: Sanitation and Garbage CORE SERVICE: SANITATION AND GARBAGE
GOAL: To upgrade, maintain and improve environmental management of waste facilities
within the Shire.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
3.1 Maintain levels of service to garbage facilities
Budget Allocation
Funds allocated to waste disposal
70% of funds allocated were utilised
Efficient contractors engaged Contractors work inspected six monthly Number of complaints
OM and garbage contractor liaise weekly
3.2 Improve Batchelor Transfer Station and landfill
Develop long term operation strategy Implement appropriate resourcing strategy
Strategy implemented Appropriate resourcing strategy
New transfer station at Batchelor & Adelaide River operating
3.3 Reduce waste to Adelaide River landfill
Use second skip bay and transfer waste to Batchelor
Volume of waste deposited in the landfill
Approximately 4160m3 per annum
3.4 Expand recycling (Paper, glass, plastic, aluminium cans, waste oil, batteries, and tyres, metal, green)
Encourage commercial operators to recycle Apply for grants to implement recycling
Volume recycled material per type
Recycling continues in both towns for plastic, aluminium and glass -approximately 290m3 per annum Commercial operators are not recycling to potential levels
3.5 Sell 240 litre and 660 litre garbage bins
Budget Allocation
Number bins sold
8 x 240L bins sold
3.6 Adopt environmentally friendly practices
Discourage illegal burning of tips by signage
Number of reports of fires Only one fire at each tip was sighted
3.7 Ongoing waste management education program
Implement long term operations strategy
Number of indiscriminate dumping incidents Improvement in dumping practices Number of commercial operators recycling
One indiscriminate dumping incident per month Transfer Stations improving practices Commercial operators are not recycling to potential levels, needs to be enforced
3.8 Carry out a review of Waste collection charges
Collection and tip service charges to be reviewed annually Tip charges reviewed annually
Review completed Garbage fees adopted by Council June OGM Waste is cost neutral
3.9 Investigate the development of a Regional Waste site in the Coomalie area
Review past submissions, identify possible local sites
Submission presented at appropriate time
Council has expressed an interest in the Regional Waste Site facility at TOPROC meetings
3.10 Develop a Management Plan for maintaining Rubbish control on off road areas such as Finniss River
All such areas to be identified and a management plan prepared
Completion of Management Plan for off road areas
Not actioned
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Part 4: Cemeteries CORE SERVICE: CEMETERIES
GOAL: To establish and maintain a facility that satisfies the community’s needs.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
4.1 Maintain watering system, gardens and ashes pergola at Coomalie Bush Cemetery
Provide resources to maintain current level of service
Funds allocated and utilised Facility and gardens maintained Number of complaints received
87% of funds utilised at cemeteries Water is major expense 64% to maintain gardens. Watering was reduced which has led to complaints received regarding cemeteries
Part 5: Parks and Gardens CORE SERVICE: PARKS AND GARDENS
GOAL: To create and maintain attractive, sustainable open spaces for public use and enjoyment.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
5.1 Maintain levels of service to parks & gardens
Budget Allocation
Funds allocated
$168,000 utilised in parks and gardens
Efficient contractors engaged Contractors work inspected six monthly. Parks and Gardens visually pleasing
OM and contractor liaise weekly. P&G maintained in excellent condition
5.2 Replace street and park trees trees before mature trees die
Tree condition assessment completed Replacement forward planning
Number of replacement trees planted in each town
Dead trees removed and regrowth allowed to occur. No New trees planted
5.3 Increase level of playground equipment
Budget Allocation Grants
Amount of extra playground equipment
No new plagound equipment installed . work related to flood damage repair of existing.
5.4 Develop a Priority list of Parks to determine the level of maintenance required
Plan to be developed with costs Adoption and implementation of Plan
Not actioned
Develop a beautification plan for all Parks and Gardens
5.6 Investigate the use of recycled water for irrigation of Parks and Garden areas
Discussions with Power and Water to set up Sewerage treatment plants
Completion of sewerage plant review
Currently not feasible
Austswim Pool Party November 2014
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Part 6: Libraries CORE SERVICE: LIBRARIES
GOAL: To satisfy the community’s needs for access to information.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
6.1 Maintain and improve internet access & equipment at Adelaide River Library
Monitor equipment and maintain and replace as appropriate
Number of users per month at each library
Adelaide River – 150 Batchelor – 460
6.2 Continue to provide staff for Adelaide River & Batchelor Libraries
Staff employed % of expenditure on wages 75% of NTG library grant spent on wages
Part 7: Sports and Recreation Facilities CORE SERVICE: SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
GOAL: To provide sporting, recreation and leisure facilities to foster the physical and mental wellbeing of residents and the wellbeing of the community.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
7.1 Maintain levels of service to Sports and Recreation facilities
Budget allocation Staff time allocated
Funds allocated Facilities maintained
$98,000 spent on maintaining sport and recreation facilities
7.2 Promote commercial use of sporting and recreational facilities
Advertising locally and outside the area
Increased usage of assets % Increase in revenue
Assets are well utilised locally but not from outside the area. Hire income was $100
7.3 Maintain current level of access to Rum Jungle lake Put with P&G
Budget allocation Cleaning contract
Funds allocated Satisfactory random inspections
$4,000 spent on maintaining Rum Jungle Lake Random inspections all satisfactory
7.4 Improve Batchelor Oval / Surrounds by the construction of a permanent stage, playground improvements and BMX track
Develop a master plan for the Batchelor oval Precinct
Master Plan completed
Completed
Seek funds for Plan and work Grant funds obtained Not actioned
7.5 Lighting of Council’s ovals in Batchelor and Adelaide River
Preparation of feasibility study
Lighting installed and level of night usage
$50,000 FSEF Grant obtained for solar lights at Batchelor Oval
Seek funds for Plan and work Grant funds obtained Not actioned
7.6 Development of a Golf Course in Batchelor and Adelaide River
Investigate available land on which to build a golf course
Completion of investigation Council decided not to proceed. As lead agency.
7.7 Develop regional Walking track along the old rail corridor and into Crater Lake
Investigate feasibility of regional walking tracks
Investigation completed
Not actioned
Develop Walking Track Master Plan
Master Plan completed Not actioned
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Part 8: Swimming Pool CORE SERVICE: SWIMMING POOL
GOAL: To provide a well maintained and attractive facility that materially adds to lifestyle in the community.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
8.1 Actively promote increased usage, organised activities for youth and adults
Liaise with community groups through CRO
Attendance figures 1129 paying swimmers entered and 1071 pass holder entries for season – well up on last year Income $4,908 for year
8.2 Review the operations of the Batchelor Pool
Prepare a pool asset and development strategy
Prepare a pool asset and development strategy
Not actioned
Record all pool data including electricity consumption, water and sewerage usage
Data collected $13,000 electricity pa $17,000 water sewerage pa
8.3 Maintain water, pool and surrounds at current standards
Budget allocation Staff maintain water, pool surrounds
Funds provided Number of comments
Pool closed Jul-Aug for maintenance
8.4 Continue to maintain supervision levels
Budget allocation
Funds provided
$37,000 spent on wages and training
Hours pool open and supervised Hours pool supervised Pool open and supervised from Oct-Jun, Thur-Sun
8.5 Reduce community subsidy
Introduce efficiencies when appropriate
Level of subsidy Pool cost community $99,000
Minister Higgins presenting cheque for Servery at Bruce Jones Community Centre – January 2015
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Part 9: Community Recreation CORE SERVICE: COMMUNITY RECREATION
GOAL: To guide the community towards sporting, recreation and leisure pursuits which improve the quality of life for residents and the community as a whole.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
9.1 Support community clubs and groups hosting events or seeking grants
Provide assistance in accordance with the Community Support and in kind grant program
Number of organisations assisted Number of events provided with assistance
Assisted with Batchelor monthly markets Provided assistance with SHP, Basketball, Swimming, Community Centre Provided $8,000 in community grants
Provide advice and letters of support to community clubs and groups for grants
Number of letters of support provided
1 letter of support provided
Consider applications for financial and in kind support from Community groups in the Council area
Number of organisations assisted Number of events provided with assistance
14 events were provided with financial assistance
Assist in developing inter town sporting events and competitions
Number of events and competitions developed
A cricket competition at major events Basketball competitions attended by schools
9.2 Continued leadership of Community Recreation and development
Application for CRO funds grant
Funding granted Continued employment Performance measures agreed and implemented
$30,594 ARC grant to employ CRO Employee in role full year Performance acquittal approved
Seek additional resources Resources obtained
No additional resources were obtained
Develop community recreation and involvement programs
Number of programs Number of participants
The CRO was involved in 18 programs
Employ trainee if cost neutral Trainee employed No trainee employed
9.3 Provide Council’s bus for approved community purposes
Compliance with Council policy on bus operation Bus available for use
Bus usage Maintenance program Asset Management Plan Included in the replacement program
66 occasions bus used Maintained as required Included in Asset Management Plan
9.4 Investigate the need for a Community Hall in Adelaide River
Investigate Land options and alternatives for a Community Hall in Adelaide River
Land Options reviewed Limted opportunity art of DoT feasibility study 2015/16 for tourist precinct
Adelaide River Primary School – Albert Borella Ride April 2015
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Part 10: Roads and Streets CORE SERVICE: ROADS AND STREETS
GOAL: To improve the quality of the road network of the Coomalie region.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
10.1 Maintain contact with Dept of Transport & Infrastructure re maintenance requests for their roads
Ensure contact list is up to date Invitation to discuss issues to officers
Number of contacts Number of items reported
Up to date contact list 2 items reported to DOI – Abandoned Vehicles, Airstrip access
10.2 Maintain and upgrade rural roads throughout the council area
Funded annual works program Completion of the annual works program
Majority of annual works program completed $117,000 expended $650,000 flood damage grant works completed
Develop and continually review a 10 year Road Program
Council adopted 10 year Road Program
10 year road program adopted
10.3 Effective use of Roads to Recovery funding
Develop renewal and improvement projects to fund under Roads to Recovery
Projects completed No Roads to Recovery funding expended in 14/15
10.4 Construct access roads to rural properties
Develop a rural Road hierarchy and expansion plan
Plan Developed
Completed
Seek additional funds Funds obtained No funds available
Construct rural access roads Number of access roads completed
Nil
10.5 Maintain and upgrade Urban roads throughout the Council area
Develop and continually review a 10 year Road Program
Council adopted 10 year Road Program
10 Year forward Road Program completed
Seek funds to implement program
Funds obtained RTR funs deferred to 2015/16
10.6 Maintain and upgrade urban road drainage and storm water drainage systems
Town streets and drainage assets to be identified and assed
Plan developed Asset management policy completed and information obtained for asset Management plan.
Seek funds to implement program
Funds obtained Not actioned
10.7 Construction of dual use footpaths /cycle ways
Develop master plan for the construction of Footpaths within the town sites of Batchelor and Adelaide River
Plan developed, costed and included in forthcoming budget programs
10 year works plan adopted.
Extend the Footpath plan to include the Adelaide River showground
Plan developed, costed and included in forthcoming budget programs
Include in 10 year forward works plan
Seek funds to implement program
Funds obtained Not actioned
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Part 11: Street Lighting CORE SERVICE: STREET LIGHTING
GOAL: To establish and maintain effective street lighting for the safety of the residents.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
11.1 Provide street lighting in public and residential urban areas
Budget Allocation for existing street lights
Budget allocation $13,000 expense for street lighting $5,000 maintenance
Investigate and report over serving and new areas of demand
Reports on street lighting Reconciled streetlights with PAWA
Inspect level of effectiveness Annual report on street lighting Annual Report received
11.2 Investigate PAWA changes and alternative solutions
Investigate and report impacts of PAWA and new products
Report to Council PAWA to charge for maintenance of streetlights, $10,000 per annum
New Solar Lights installed in Batchelor – Family Safe Environment Funding
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Part 12: Tourism, Parking and Other CORE SERVICE: TOURISM, PARKING AND OTHER
GOAL: To encourage development with a view to economic and employment opportunities through fostering sustainable ventures and supporting and contributing to Community Events.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
12.1 Support Adelaide River Railway Precinct
Supply letters of support as required
Letters of support provided Letters of support provided
Assist grounds maintenance of the facility
Level of assistance provided Prisoners maintained
Assist in the development of a feasibility study and business case
Feasibility and Business case completed
Not actioned
Seek funds for studies and development projects
Funds obtained Not actioned
12.2 Development of Snake Creek WW11 explosive storage site
Supply letters of support as required
Letters of support provided Letters of support provided on two occasions
Assist in the development of a feasibility study and business case
Feasibility and Business case completed
Not actioned
Seek funds for studies and development projects
Funds obtained Not actioned
12.3 Develop a Tourist Information Centre in Adelaide River including retail and refreshments
Carryout a feasibility study and prepare a business case
Feasibility and Business case completed
Successful DOT grant application
Seek funds for studies and development projects
Funds obtained Funds to be obtained 15/16
12.4 Promote tourism and Business within the Council area
Review the effectiveness of existing tourism information and signage
Report prepared Commenced to be completed in 2015’16
Investigate a constant signage and branding theme
Strategy developed Not actioned
Seek funds to review and develop strategy
Funds obtained Not actioned
Publish an annual Business service directory
Directory published 2015 published
12.5 Support coordinated Tourism and Economic Development
Investigate the formation of Economic Development Plan Committee
Investigation and report completed
Expressions of interest 14/15, no interest from community
Form an Economic Development committee if sufficient operator support
Committee formed Very limited interest
Review the location of the Batchelor Tourist Information Centre
Review completed and report to Council
Review completed 14/15, will remain as is
Seek funds to implement findings Funds obtained Not required
12.6 Support and make financial contribution to Community Events that promote council as a tourism destination
Provide assistance in accordance with the Community Support and in kind grant Policy
Number of organisations assisted Number of events provided with assistance
Assisted schools, Show, museum, markets, playgroup and Lingalonga Assisted with 14 local events
Provide assistance in accordance with Action Item 9.1
Number of organisations assisted Number of events provided with assistance
14 events were assisted
12.7 Promote war and mining and development history of Adelaide River and Batchelor
Supply letters of support as required
Letters of support provided Letters of support provided to BMDA
Assist grounds maintenance of facilities
Level of assistance provided Prisoners assisting
Assist in the development of a feasibility study and business Plan for historical groups
Feasibility and Business plan completed
Not actioned
Consider funding requests from historical community groups
Funds allocated Not actioned
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12.8 Website up to date with current information
Ensure website is updated regularly
Website is updated monthly with information
Website and facebook page updated weekly
12.9 Assist the Development of Batchelor airstrip for the light aircraft industry
Request the finalisation of the Native title claim over the Batchelor town site
Native Title Claim finalised Discussions held with Minister’s Price and Higgins
Supply letters of support as required
Letters of support provided
Letters of support provided to DOI
Assist in the development of a feasibility study and business case
Feasibility and Business case completed
Applied for grant to complete business case 14/15
Seek funds for studies and development projects
Funds obtained DOT provided funds for master plan
12.10 Facilitate the Development of an aged care facility
Liaise with COTA to develop scoping plan
Monitor age distribution of aging population
35% of population aged 55-69
Seek guarantee that land is available for aged care
Land guaranteed Plans developed
Council have suggested a site that is under Native Title Claim
Request the finalisation of the Native title claim over the Batchelor town site
Native Title Claim finalised Discussions held with Minister’s Price and Higgins
Assist in the development of a feasibility study and business case
Feasibility and Business case completed
Not actioned
Seek funds for studies and development projects
Not actioned
12.11 Rationalise existing Assets to assist Shire development
Review value of existing undeveloped assets to Council operations
Assets identified Stocktake completed 30/6/15
Develop a program to reassign the value of the identified assets to other projects of a capital nature
Program implemented Council consider a program to sell Council owned land
Road and transport Asset registers updated. Draft Asset management plans being prepared
Anzac Day Dawn Service – Adelaide River War Cemetery April 2015
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Part 13: Dog Management CORE SERVICE: DOG MANAGEMENT
GOAL: To ensure responsible ownership of dogs and safety in public places.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
13.1 Maintain dog control program
Employ a dog catcher to enforce By Laws
Number of Dog Complaints Number of dogs impounded Decrease in reports of dogs at large
11 dog complaints 16 dogs impounded 54 town dogs registered 81 rural dogs registered
Ensure impounded dogs are treated humanely
Compliance with codes and regulations
All impounded dogs are treated humanely
Development of Dog Management Plan
Completion of Plan Included in 15/16 budget deliberations, no budget allocation
13.2 Maintain Dog By-Laws Review By-Laws to match approved Dog management plan
Compliance with Dog Management Plan
Involved with LGANT Project.
Part 14: Weeds Management CORE SERVICE: WEEDS MANAGEMENT
GOAL: To assist community organisations and residents to access approved chemicals for weed control and to assist residents to control Gamba Grass in order to mitigate fire hazard.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
14.1 Provision of glyphosate at cost price
Purchase glyphosate for resale to residents
Number of residents using this service
147 landowners collected and utilised herbicide
14.2 Spray roadsides for weeds, particularly Gamba and Mission grass
Budget Allocation Funds allocated $6,000 spent on road side spraying and $10,000 allocated to gamba control program
Spraying program using contractors and staff
Kilometers of roadside sprayed Effectiveness of spray treatment
150km of roads were sprayed in 14/15 Effective spray rates
NDRRA Flood Damage repairs – Memorial Terrace June 2015
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Part 15: Planning CORE SERVICE: PLANNING
GOAL: To encourage development in the Coomalie Shire.
No. Strategy Statement of Means Performance Assessment Result
15.1 New Subdivisions to be constructed to an approved standard
Subdivisions constructed to Council’s Subdivision Standards Policy
Policies approved by NT Planning Department
Using NT Planning Subdivision Guidelines
Sub division standards Policy reviewed every 4 years or if significant changes to legislation
Using NT Planning Subdivision Guidelines
15.2 Developers contribute to the long term impacts on existing community roads and facilities
Prepare a Developer Contribution Plan
Plan completed and approved Work in Progress with Elton Consulting
Implement a Developer Contribution Plan
Plan implemented Waiting on Greater Darwin Plan
15.3 Batchelor Town Plan to encourage the preservation and conservation of the historic built environment and landscape
Development of a style manual for the conservation and preservation of the mining built environment
Policies approved by NT Planning Department
Work in Progress with Elton Consulting
Develop a Development Control Plan for Batchelor to manage development type and scales
Work in Progress with Elton Consulting
15.4 Development of flood route for the northern sector of Adelaide River
Prepare plans to assist with access out of the northern part of the Adelaide River town site during time of flood
Plans approved by Council Not actioned
15.5 Investigate the release of more residential and rural residential land in Adelaide River
Investigate Land Options for the development of the Adelaide River town site
Land release approved by NT Government
Not actioned
Bombing of Darwin Ceremony – Adelaide River War Graves February 2015
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Financial Graphs
Sources of Income 2014/2015
Expenditure by Category 2014/2015
$2,059,646
$46,893
$821,014
$325,137$41,893
Govt Grants
Interest
Rates
Fees & Charges
Other
$701,940
$75,895
$246,839
$12,651
$168,023
$53,783
$98,224$103,968$76,062
$1,345,677
$18,676
$120,996 $15,841$3,136
Administration
Public Conveniences
Sanitation Garbage
Cemeteries
Parks and Gardens
Libraries
Sport and Recreation
Swimming Pool
Community Recreation
Roads
Streetlighting
Tourism, Economic Development
Dog Management
Glyphosate
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Key Performance Indicators
Average Rates and Charges per Assessment
Total Rates and Charges
Number of Assessments
2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
$1,198 $1,153 $1,052
Outstanding Rates, Charges and User Fees
Outstanding Rates, Charges and Fees
Annual Revenue Rates, Charges and Fees
2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
5% 5% 14%
950
1000
1050
1100
1150
1200
1250
2014/15 2013/14 2012/13
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
2014/15 2013/14 2012/13
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Rates and Charges as a % of Total Revenue
Total Rates and Charges
Total Revenue
2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
35% 43% 36%
Total Operating Expenditure per Shire Resident
Total Operating Expenditure before capital expenditure
Estimated resident population for Coomalie Shire
2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
$2,340 $2,312 $1,943
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
2014/15 2013/14 2012/13
-
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2014/15 2013/14 2012/13
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Expenditure per km of local roads
Total Operational Road Expenditure
Kilometres of local roads
2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
$4,708 $2,010 $1,907
NDRRA Flood Damage Grant – Resealing Haynes Road May 2015
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
2014/15 2013/14 2012/13
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Audited Financial Statements 2014/2015