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t was a pleasure in May tohost His Excellency theGovernor of South
Australia, the Honourable HieuVan Le AO and Mrs Lan Le for aVice Regal visit to the CopperCoast. There have been traditionsand protocols associated with suchvisits to communities. Howeverfor this, the Governor’s firstofficial visit to the Copper Coastwas to provide an exposure tosome of our local industry,community activities and thewider community groups. It wasHis Excellency’s hope that his visitwould provide a quick illustrationof why those of us who call theCopper Coast home do so withsuch pride.Agriculture in 2015 no doubt
remains our main industry.Somewhat ironic as a communitywe also celebrate in the month ofMay our mining heritage – thatlocal farmers contemplate with adegree of anxiety the conflict offarming and mining. There havebeen some very informativemeetings around the topic of the“right to farm” as miningexploration continues.With seeding nearing
completion, the Vice Regal Partyhad the opportunity of visiting afarming property/enterprise andwere able to learn firsthand thetechniques associated with theplanting of cereal crops. Today theautomation and sophistication ofagricultural equipment to a novicemakes the process of seedingappear difficult. The highlytechnical approach to chemicaluse and new tillage methodsrather than the fallowing ofpaddocks provided the Vice Regalparty with a fascinating insightnot only into farming practicesbut of a family’s tradition aroundfarming where the appreciation of
the land becomes a life skill passeddown through generations. TheGovernor quickly formed anopinion around the opportunityof “branding” the produce of theCopper Coast for the worldmarket.Similarly The Governor and
Mrs Le visited third generationlocal engineering business ofVenning’s. While South Australiais seeing the demise of itsmanufacturing business sector –Venning’s here in the CopperCoast continue to expand andadapt to meet the needs of notonly our farming community butthat of a much wider agriculturalindustry throughout Australia.
We also had the opportunity ofvisiting Kadina Memorial School,where Principal Dean Angusescorted the Vice Regal partyaround the splendid schoolfacilities and enabled theGovernor and Mrs Le to speakwith several groups of students.The Governor was keen to sharewith the students their anxietiesand aspirations. He wanted togain a view of what they had inmind for their respective futures,whether the Copper Coast wouldremain home or further educationwould see the lure of the city. Wediscussed the untappedopportunity of our TAFE facilityand the possibility of tertiary
education being delivered inregional communities.The recognition of Service Men
and Women has become a focusfor each Vice Regal Visit that theGovernor is making throughoutour State. Obviously HisExcellency and Mrs Le have theirown strong association andmemories of war from their earlierlives in Vietnam. The Governorduring a speech with RSL andVietnam Veteran’s at Moontaexpressed his deep personalappreciation for the services givenby Australian men and women inconflicts of war.
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE...
Winter Edition
July 2015
� ONCE IN A LIFETIME... Mrs Lan Le, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO,Governor of South Australia, District Council of the Copper Coast Mayor Paul Thomas andMayoress Kathryn Thomas enjoyed their visit to Triple B Farms, Paskeville, with BenBussenschutt, Sam Bussenschutt, Fletcher Bussenschutt and Brian Bussenschutt.
Traditions become a way of life
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE...
Moonta Office (Volunteer Resource Centre)Moonta Tourist OfficeBlanche Terrace, Moonta SA 5558
Wallaroo Office5 John Terrace, Wallaroo SA 5556
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51 Taylor Street, Kadina SA 5554Phone: (08) 8828 1200Fax: (08) 8821 2736E-mail: [email protected]
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Governor claimed the he and MrsLe would possibly “not be alivetoday” if it had not been for theservice of our forces in Vietnam.His Excellency and Mrs Le alsolaid a wreath at the WarMemorial in Wallaroo andviewed the newly openedCentenary Walk – our Avenue ofHonour.Much of the Copper Coast’s
rich history was exposed to theGovernor with his attendance atthe opening of KernewekLowender. He was able to see themany decorated floats in thestreet parade, some illustratinglife of the early mining years aswell as some portraying the subtlehumour of our pioneers.Children dressed in their
period costumes performing thefurry dance or the childrentwirling around the may polenever fails to attract a fascinatedcrowd. The crowds andatmosphere for our 21stKernewek Lowender wasrewarding for the manyvolunteers who collectively worktogether to recognise our richheritage and highlight thecultural tourism of the CopperCoast.The art and technique of
making a traditional CornishPasty was promoted with severaldemonstrations and classesthroughout Kernewek Lowender.The famous Cornish Pastybecame somewhat scarce as thefestival progressed. Reminiscent
of our first festival, pasty salesexceeded expectations.The Celebrity Pasty Making
could have perhaps provided afew more pasties for theconsumers – potentially gainingsome record prices at thepromoted auction of theirproduce. However, there were fewtraditional pasty making skillsportrayed, nor did it portray theskills of any Master Chef – butthere was certainly much comicalenthusiasm from participants andspectator. It would be fair to saythat the Celebrity Pasty bake off
didn’t perhaps produce an eatablepasty – but it did portray all threelevels of Government working inunison, together with theircommunity for a commonpurpose.There is no doubt that The
Kernewek Lowender provides abi-annual recognition or ourforefathers and the contributionsthat they made not only to thedevelopment of the CopperCoast but to the State of SouthAustralia.The Copper Coast in 2015 can
boast a rich history with
traditions that have been passedfrom one generation to another –whether it be with the furrydance, making a pasty or sowinga barley crop. When one isafforded the opportunity ofhighlighting to someone else,your home and what you have tooffer – you have a chance toreflect and look from the “outsidein” – appreciating much of whatwe usually take for granted!There is no question that the
Copper Coast is a Lifestylelocation of choice!
Paul Thomas, Mayor
CELEBRITY PASTY BAKE-OFF... Rowan Ramsey MP, Federal Member for Grey; LynnSpurling, Kernewek Lowender President; Peter Harder, DCCC CEO; David Ridgeway, ShadowMinister for Tourism and Manager of Drakes Foodland Moonta, Benjamin Houston.
Council Rate Concessions
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For the last 40 years the State Governmenthas funded Councils to provide a rebate onCouncil rates to eligible pensioners andconcession card holders. Last year theseamounted to rebates of up to $190 or $100respectively and were automatically deductedfrom the amount of Council rates due. The State Government has recently
announced they will no longer be fundingCouncils to provide this rebate. That meansthat pensioners and concession card holderswill no longer receive a rebate on Council
rates. Instead the State Government willintroduce a “Cost Of Living Concession(CLC)” payment which will be paid to youdirectly.The new allowance will be up to $200 for
eligible recipients. It is important to notethat not all former recipients of the self-funded retiree rates concession will beentitled to the new payment. For questions regarding the CLC and to
check eligibility please contact theDepartment for Communities and Social
Inclusion Concessions Hotline directly on1800 307 758 or go to www.sa.gov.au/ forfurther information. We encourage you to use the payment you
receive from the State Government to assistin the payment of your Council rates.Concession entitlements on Community
Wastewater Management Schemes (CWMS)remain unchanged for those who are eligible. The District Council of the Copper Coast
thanks you for supporting our campaign tomaintain pensioner concessions.
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The OPAL Program aims to improveeating and activity patterns of children,through families and communities in OPALregions and thereby increasing theproportion of 0 – 18 year olds in the healthyweight.
OPAL Goals
The OPAL Program is focused on six goalsto bring about change across the communityand these healthy eating and physical activitygoals are:• Healthy Food Choices available in outlets• Healthy Meals produced in and fromhome
• Local Healthy Food production, accessand distribution
• Active Travel journeys• Active Leisure participation• Parks, Space and Places
OPAL continuance
All the staff from the OPAL program inthe Copper Coast would like to thank the
community for their support throughout the5 years. Due to loss of funding and thereforestaff, OPAL has gone through a transition ofmanagement from June 30. However, OPALresources, educational materials and somemerchandise will still be available to be usedand borrowed throughout the communitythrough contacting either the Council orFarm Shed.
OPAL resources
The Active Fun Kit, Geocaching Unitsand Bike loans are still FREE to borrow forevents and individuals, simply call, email orvisit the Farm Shed, 50 Moonta RoadKadina. You can also download the ActiveFun Kit borrowing forms, as well as the 8Copper Coast Walking Trails from theDCCC website and go to the OPAL page(www.coppercoast.sa.gov.au/opal). TheMoonta and Kadina library loans are alsostill available to borrow with the kits updatedwith new materials, call Moonta on88252088 or Kadina on 88210444.
For more information and any questionscall the DCCC Office on 88281200, FarmShed on 88212333 or visitwww.coppercoast.sa.gov.au/opal
DaniBollmeyerOPALProgramManager
KristyStengertOPALProjectSupportOfficer
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With the completion of the memorialsection of the path between MaysCrossing and Irwin Street works havecommenced on the Irwin Streetcrossing. This will include a safepedestrian crossing linking the memorialpath to the connecting path around thenew shopping centre development.These works also include a majorstormwater upgrade.
Demolition and preparationfor the new verandah’s at OwenTerrace Wallaroo have beencompleted allowing for the newverandah’s and footpath tocommence.
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Update on Copper Coast Better Development Planand General Development Plan Amendment
Update on Copper Coast BetterDevelopment Plan and GeneralDevelopment Plan AmendmentPart 2 of the Better Development Plan
(BDP) reported on previously is currentlyout for public consultation until Friday, 24July, 2015. Copies of the DPA report areavailable for viewing during normal officehours at the Kadina, Moonta and WallarooCouncil Offices as well as at the KadinaLibrary. Alternatively the DPA report canbe viewed on the internet at
www.coppercoast.sa.gov.auSubmissions regarding the proposed
amendments must be received no later than5pm on Friday, 24 July, 2015. Allsubmissions should be addressed to theChief Executive Officer, District Councilof the Copper Coast, PO Box 396, KadinaSA 5554 and should clearly indicatewhether you wish to be heard in support ofyour submission at the public meeting. Ifyou wish to lodge your submissionelectronically (which is preferred), please
email it to [email protected] andtitle the email: Response to BetterDevelopment Plan (BDP) and GeneralDPA Part 2.A public meeting will be held on
Wednesday 29 July at 6pm at the KadinaTown Hall, 51 Taylor Street Kadina atwhich time interested persons may be heardin relation to the DPA and the submissions.The public meeting will not be held if nosubmissions are received or if nosubmission makes a request to be heard.
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Legislation in SA requires alldogs of or over 3 months of agemust be registered. Dogregistration ensures that:• Dogs are reunited with theirloved ones
• Responsible dog owners andthe rest of the community donot have to financiallysupport irresponsible andunthinking dog owners.Responsible pet ownership is
ensuring that a dog is registered,immunized, microchipped and
desexed. The owner is alsoresponsible to ensure that thedog is trained, has adequatefood, water and shelter and thatthe dog is regularly exercised.When a dog is registered, it
allows a Dog ManagementOfficer to determine where thedog lives. It is more efficient,cheaper and much better for thedog to be returned to its ownerthan taken to the pound. Sometimes when a dog is
wandering, it is best for you not
to try and restrain it. Contactthe Dog Management Officeror just leave it alone as it mightjust return to their homes bythemselves.Dog registrations are due to
be paid by the 31 August, 2015.For those that don’t register bythis date will incur a lateregistration fee which is 25% ofthe fee due. Please note thatunder the Dog and CatManagement Act, dogregistrations are compulsory!
Now that the Fire Danger Season is over,Council would like to remind residents of theCopper Coast that apart from the normalcontrols relating to the Fire and EmergencyServices Act 2005 and pursuant to Schedule1 of South Australia EnvironmentalProtection (Burning) Policy 1994 under theEnvironmental Protection Act 1993, Councilprohibits the burning of matter by a fire in theopen or in a domestic incinerator in anydomestic premises situated in those zoneswithin the District Council of theCopper Coast shown on the DevelopmentPlans as:(a) Land zoned for residential purposes (b) All Township zones(c) Kadina Town Centre zone (d) Historic (Conservation) Zone -
Moonta Town Centre (e) Holiday settlement (Wallaroo North)These maps and further information can be
located on the Council websitewww.coppercoast.sa.gov.au
If you are located outside of these areas andwish to have a bonfire, please contact yourCFS hotline on 1300 362 361 and this willhopefully ensure a fire truck is not sent toyour property unnecessarily.Please Note: Persons who offend against
the provisions for control may be fined amaximum of $10,000 or expiate the offenceby the payment of $315.
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The annual budget is Council’s statement of:• Its intended operating and capitalexpenditure as well as revenue sources togive effect to its annual business plan; and
• Its projected financial positionDecisions in the Annual Business Plan on
matters such as project priorities and levels ofservice provision are subject to the fundsavailable. Both documents are closely inter-related and the Budget gives effect to theannual business plan.
Significant Influencesand Priorities
A number of significant factors haveinfluenced the preparation of the Council’s2015/16 Business Plan and Budget. Theseinclude:• The increase in the Consumer Price Index(CPI) for Adelaide was 1.7% for the yearended 31 December 2014. Councilshowever do face higher cost increases due tothe capital intensive nature of the goods andservices purchased. Consideration is alsogiven to the Local Government Cost Index,which measures the increase in costs forLocal Government.
• Council now understanding (through athorough assessment of our assets) the truecost of maintaining, upgrading andreplacing our assets, this amount is
substantially higher than what Council hadbeen working to historically.
• Negotiated Enterprise BargainingAgreements.
• Increasing fees and charges imposed byother levels of Government. For example theWaste levy increasing from $26.00 to$28.50 per tonne.
• Requirements to maintain and improveinfrastructure assets to acceptable standards,including roads, footpaths, stormwaterdrainage and community wastewatermanagement systems.
• Service delivery & infrastructure needs for agrowing population.
• State/Commonwealth grant funding notkeeping pace with the increase in associatedservice delivery costs.
• As advised in the Budget papers in May2014;o South Australia’s Supplementary LocalRoad Funding has not been extendedbeyond 2013/14. The supplementaryfunding commenced in 2004/05 ascompensation for SA’s unfair share(5.5%) of funding being received underthe identified Local Roads Component ofthe Financial Assistance Grantsarrangements.
o There will be no real per capita increase(ie to take account of inflation andpopulation) in the national pool of
Financial Assistance Grants for the nextthree years. This funding had increased inreal per capita terms each year since1997/98.
In response to these factors, and tominimise the burden on rate payers, theAnnual Business Plan has been preparedwithin the following guidelines:• The Annual Business Plan will result in thetotal revenue raised through general ratesincreasing by approximately 5% plusrevenue from newly developed properties.
• Total operating expenses to be held wherepossible, within levels of the previousfinancial years and adjusted by the LocalGovernment Price Index allowing aboveindexation increases to be allocated directlyto maintaining community assets, such asstormwater infrastructure, roads andfootpaths.Further to these factors Council must
consider that an increase to the service levels,increases expenditure on a day to day basis.Council has budgeted for an operating
deficit and this means that the current levelsof services are higher than the incomereceived. This is not a sustainable position. Itis the aim of Council to achieve a balancedbudget, meaning in balance between thecommunity’s desire for a higher service leveland their willingness to contribute further tothe income.
Annual Business Plan Summary 2015/16
The Year in Review 2014/15The 2014/15 financial year saw Council
continue to focus on waste managementalong with renewal and replacement ofinfrastructure such as CMWS, roads,footpaths and drainage.Commitments to major projects andpartnerships also continued to include:Initiatives over more than one year;
• CWMS treatment plants and majorinfrastructure
• Closure and capping of the Wallaroo &Moonta landfill sites
• Footpath Program• Foreshore Upgrades• Planning for the upgrade of the CopperCoast Sport & Recreation Centre
• Stormwater Plans• Kadina CBD• Community Transport Scheme, and• Provision of services to special needsgroups.Legislation requires that Council provide
certain services, however many of the servicesprovided are also by choice, responding to theneeds of the local community.Key services provided are:• Local Roads and Footpaths • Recycling and Waste Management• Library Services – including mobile library,computer & internet facilities
• Tourist Information and Support• Aged Care
• Dog and Cat Management• Arts and Culture• Building and Planning• Recreation and Sport Facilities includingovals, picnic areas, open space,playgrounds, skate parks and bike tracks. Infrastructure services have engaged
stormwater specialists to prepare managementplans for the Council which will assist in theplanning and budgets for future years. Themanagement plan for Moonta has beencompleted and work will now commence onKadina. Council has also commenced withthe budgeted footpath program with acommitment to complete a number offootpaths during the next few budgets.
COUNCILRATE
PAYMENTSCHEDULE
Due by
1st September, 2015
1st December, 2015
1st March, 2016
1st June, 2016
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Rates will be overdue ifpayment has not beenreceived at the Counciloffice by the due date. A fineof 2% and interest will applyto the balance outstanding.
NB: Please allow up to 3-4 business days for BPAY and other electronicbanking transactions.
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Proposed project priorities to be undertakenduring the year ending 30 June 2016 are asfollows:• Complete the design for the Kadina CBDwith the aim of starting construction in themiddle of 2016
• Redevelopment of the access paths andwalkways along the foreshore areas
• Upgrade of Port Hughes boat ramp• Port Hughes cycleway connecting PortHughes to the Moonta Area School
• Upgrade & construction of new CommunityWastewater Management Systems
• Plant Replacement• Commitment to undertaking redevelopment& installation of footpaths throughout theCouncil area
• Walking and Cycling initiatives• Complete Stormwater Management Plan forKadina and Wallaroo
• Undertake planning for the redevelopment ofthe Wallaroo Swimming enclosure and accessAll uncompleted projects and their funding
allocation currently included in the 14/15budget will continue and form part of the 15/16works program.
Project Priorities and Capital Expenditure
A full copy of the Annual BusinessPlan and Budget 2015/16 andCouncil’s Rating and FinancialManagement Policies are availablefrom the Council office or can bedownloaded from the Council’swebsite.
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INCOME 2015/16 EXPENSES 2015/16
The Annual Budget — Revenue and Expenditure 2015/16
Council has budgeted for an operatingdeficit of $2,034,855 in 2015/16. Theoperating surplus/(deficit) measures thedifference between operating revenue andexpenses for the period and Council’s longterm financial sustainability is dependent onensuring that, on average over time, itsexpenses are less than its revenue.
RevenueThe Council’s 2015/16 revenue is budgeted
to be $24,881,285 of which approximately$14,244,800 will be raised from general rates,(excluding the NRM Levy & CWMS ServiceCharges). This is an average increase of 5%above general rates generated in 2014/15 plusthe revenue generated by new assessmentscreated during 2014/15. Council works tospread the rate burden fairly across all ratepayers offering flexible options for paymentsof rates for those who need them.In 2015/16, Council will continue with a
separate rate in Moonta, Moonta Bay andPort Hughes for the construction of theCommunity Wastewater Management Systemwhich will service this area.In 2012/13 the local traders in the Kadina
business district requested a separate rate tofund planning towards development in thisarea. This will also continue in 2015/16.The Council introduced in the 2013/14
financial year a new separate rate to partlyfund the maintenance of the Port HughesGolf Course (Dunes). This replaced theexisting annual development levy that eachland owner agreed to pay to the developer ofThe Dunes Port Hughes.A separate rate was adopted to fund the
replacement of the Owen Terrace Verandah’sin Wallaroo in 2014/15 which is in the secondyear of its 5 year implementation.During 2014/15 residents of the Riley Cove
Community Corporation approachedCouncil to adopt a separate rate to fund the
internal road maintenance at the Riley CoveVillage. This rate will continue for a period of100 years and reviewed regularly during thisperiod.Other sources of revenue for the Council are: • User Charges and Commercial Revenue($2.818 million)
• Statutory Charges set by State Government($0.533 million)
• Grants ($1.787 million)• Other Revenue ($0.360 million)The following graph illustrates the extent of
revenue obtained from rates compared withother sources:
ExpensesEvery dollar of revenue raised by Council is
invested in maintaining infrastructure anddelivering services and programs to thecommunity. To achieve this Councilimplements a comprehensive businessplanning process.
For the latest information, news and events from the STARCLUB Programon the Copper Coast LIKE us on Facebook
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Driven by Australian libraries TheReading Hour raises the status andvisibility of reading and literacynationwide, promotes the benefits ofreading and storytelling as criticallife skills and catalysts for well-being,and unifies the national literacynetwork working toward Australiabecoming a nation of readers.Any time is reading time! Sharing
a book with your child for 10minutes a day, an hour a week is themessage behind The Reading Hour.It’s not always possible for parents
to share a book at bedtime with theirchildren, but if you can manage 10minutes most nights, your child willhave the best chance of becoming agood reader, with all the social andeducational benefits that brings.
The Reading Hour is nominally6pm to 7pm on Tuesday 18 August,but events will be happening allday—and all year round. Checkwith your library for planned events. And if you don’t know what to
read then visit your local librarywhere the friendly staff can help youfind something.
Daniel enjoying his booksat the library.
Celebrate theReading Hourwith us in 2015!
Zinio will be available statewidefrom 1st August with a huge increasein titles available.Copper Coast Library users have
embraced access to full digital copiesof over 80 magazine subscriptionsonline through their One Cardmembership contributing to nearly3000 loans across the joint use library
consortia this year, but will soonhave access to over 400 titles in theonline library collection for free fromany location on their digital device(PC, IPad, tablet) with internet/wi-fiaccess. It will mean current users will need
to update their login processes afterthis date – staff are available to assist.
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Council has been providing residents with twofree green waste vouchers for a number ofyears. We have put together the followingfrequently asked question list to assist you.• Why must I have the first rates notice withme? When you arrive at the Resource RecoveryCentre, we stamp your rates notice each timeyou use a voucher. If you change notices or usea different one, staff won’t be able to tell if youhave been before. We have to be very strict onthis one, no rates notice, no free loads.
• What size load can I take? The vouchercovers loads up to standard 6 x 4 trailer• What happens if I lose my rates notice? Youcan visit the Council office and have itreprinted, but unfortunately there is a chargefor this so please look after it.• Do I really need to take the vouchers in theNewsletter with me? We would prefer it,however, the important thing is to ensure youhave your first rates notice with you, withoutthis staff have no choice but to apply the
appropriate charges.• Does the voucher cover mixed loads? Noonly clean green waste is covered by these freevouchers.• If I have multiple properties, can I havemore than two free loads?No, this offer is twofree loads per ratepayer. The ResourceRecovery Centre is very expensive to operateand we do need to ensure we cover the costs orit will affect other services the Council providesin the community.
Council is offering ratepayers theopportunity of two (2) free visits (6 x 4trailer load) to our Resource RecoveryCentre with green waste vouchers.
To take up this offer please cut out thevouchers and take them, together with your
first rate notice, to the recycling centre.Staff will keep your voucher and stamp yourrate notice in recognition of this offer.
*This offer is only per ratepayer not per property owned.
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As part of the DistrictCouncil of the CopperCoast’s “Green Up”initiative, Council gaveratepayers the opportunity toreceive up to two plants froma selection of trees, grassesand shrubs on receipt of theirrate notice. A total of 1317trees were distributed to
residents on Sunday June14th between 10am and1pm. Broken down intotownships the total treesdistributed: Kadina 493,Wallaroo 342 and Moonta482. The remaining trees willbe distributed throughvarious Council projects overthe coming months.
FREE TREE DAY
To redeem your two free vouchers, please answer the following questions and take them to the Resource Recovery Centre withyou; you can find the answers to these questions throughout this newsletter or visit the council websiteor www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/recycle-right.
1. Can disposable nappies go in your yellow top recycling bin? YES / NO
2. Do you need to remove all food scraps from pizza boxes before they can be recycled? YES / NO
3. Is it OK to put my old newspaper in a plastic bag before they go in the recycling bin? YES / NO
4. Is it OK to leave the lids on my glass jars? YES / NO
5. Can green waste (lawn clippings, leaves, etc) go in either your recycling or waste bin? YES / NO
6. Will a quick rinse of cans or bottles do before they go in the recycling bin? YES / NO
7. Can you put polystyrene foam in your yellow top recycling bin? YES / NO
8. Can empty, dry paint tins go in your yellow top recycling bin? YES / NO
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Community Services hascompleted three projects inVictoria Square in Kadinathis financial year. Disabledaccess was provided to thenewly restored Apex Train,
pathways were providedthroughout the Eastern endof the park and a disabledfriendly drinking fountaininstalled adjacent the GravesStreet public toilets.
The winners of the Council’s Strategic Planningfeedback, Janet and Greg Broad, have requestedin their submission that Council create cycle waysto link the towns. At the July Council meetingtheir request took a step forward with Councilproviding approval to sign the paperwork to gainaccess to the Kadina to Wallaroo rail corridor.The rail corridor has been a discussion point formore than 5 years with the State Governmentafter this project was adopted by the Rotary Club.Many others in our community agree with Janetand Greg as the development of more cycle wayswas the number two priority overall from ourcommunity’s feedback of over 1000 responses.
New Rampand DrinkingFountains
Strategic Planning Feedback Winners
Wallaroo North Beach Tourist Park Managers Michael and Emma Byrne andJanet and Greg Broad, winners of the Strategic Planning Public ConsultationFeedback Draw, look forward to the creation of the Kadina to Wallaroo cycleway.
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South Australia’s newest cycling event, -Wine, Wheels & Whiting, is set to bringhundreds of recreational cyclists to the CopperCoast and the Clare Valley.A collaborative approach between the
District Council of the Copper Coast and theClare & Gilbert Valley Council will see thecycling and local produce event take place thisSeptember.Mayor Paul Thomas came up with the
concept about three years ago, but initiallyhad the thought of collaborating with theCGVC after the first Tour Down Under eventin Clare.Both Councils have worked closely with
Bike SA who will manage the bike componentof the event. Mayor Thomas said withouttheir support the event would not be possible.With many visitors now enjoying
recreational holidays throughout our regions,Mayor Aughey (C&GV) and Mayor Thomasagree this will be a fantastic event to show thatour regions can be the perfect place for anactive holiday.There will be several different distances on
offer for participants so the ride is suitable forall fitness levels. All riders are encouraged toget their bikes out and give the ride a go.Michael Bridge, General Manager of Bike
SA said it will be a fantastic event “…. it hasthe potential to really put the two regions on
the map for recreational cyclists and touristsacross Australia”.Mr Bridge said... “The event will be more
than just a bike ride with both regionsshowcasing their local produce at eventsbefore and after the ride. There will beproduce markets, a Seafood Feast at the
Wallaroo Coopers Alehouse and a seafoodbrunch at the Wallaroo Sailing Club”.For more information visit
www.bikesa.asn.au or contact the CopperCoast Visitor Information Centre on 88212333 or [email protected]
Wine, Wheels and Whiting11, 12, 13 September, 2015 — A Wheel Collaboration
August5th – Council meeting - 7.00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina 12th – Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina
September2nd – Council meeting - 7.00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina.9th – Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina21st – Audit Committee meeting, 9.30 a.m., Copper Hill meeting room, Kadina Town Hall.
October7th – Council meeting - 7.00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina.14th – Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina
Please note that changes to the above meetings will be published on Council’s website along with other meeting dates.All public are welcome to attend these meetings.
Special meetings of Council may be called at other times throughout the year and will be added to the website as required.
Mayors Aughey and Thomas come together to enjoy a Wine from the Clare Valleyand Seafood from the Copper Coast during the launch of the Wine, Wheels andWhiting Cycling Event.
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Things you may not know
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� Fences only need planning approval if they are over 2.1metres high. Fences may also be controlled by an LMA(Land Management Agreement) if your property has one.
� It is the property owner’s
responsibility to maintain
tree branches that overhang
their boundary, including
over the footpath. If you
have a footpath in front of
your property, then you must
ensure that none of your tree
branches obstruct it.
� Driveway construction and maintenance, all
the way up to the main road corridor surface,
is the responsibility of the property owner.
� A vast majority of the rules the Council and Council
staff enforce (parking, development, traffic,
privacy, etc) are either State or Federal laws.
� Back in the early 1980s, Australia’s combined State and FederalGovernments produced around 12,500 pages of new laws per year.Some 30 years later, not only has the output not shrunk, it’s more thandoubled, rocketing to almost 30,000 pages a year, virtually every year.
� Council only has six Bylaws, the power to create them isprovided by the State Government through the LocalGovernment Act 1999. Council also has a number ofpolicies to guide the staff’s actions, but the majority ofregulation is through State and Federal legislation.
� In general all freestanding structures over an area of 15m2
need planning approval (If it’s in a conservation zone then
the rules are different, everything over 10m2 needs
approval). Our staff are very helpful and it would be wise
to ask them before you proceed. Our website is also a
useful resource and has a lot of development information.
� Debt helps share the cost of long term infrastructureonto future users, so the current users don’t haveto give them a free ride and pay the full cost.
� In the Council’s long term planning, wehave budgeted more than $54 millionon our roads footpaths and stormwater.This represents over 70% of our capitalbudget in the next 10 years.
� Council’s debt is at a low fixed rate (around 4%), sowe are not exposed to future interest rate increases.
� New road names are selected by the developer from a list preparedby the Council in accordance with our naming of roads policy.
� All structures attached to an existing dwellingrequires planning approval, irrespective of its size.
� Your rates pay for street light
s
and each light costs between
$150 and $200 per year.
� Council does not regulate fencing between neighbours, but wedo have information available in our office and on our website.
� The Copper Coast is one of South Australia’s fastest growing regions.
