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Serving Orroroo and Carrieton Region September 2020 Newsletter No. 297 FREE BYPASS GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR FUNDING Council has received correspondence from the “The Bypass has Attorney General and Minister for Local Government, been in the Hon. Vicki Chapman dated 14th August 2020, development for advising that Council has been successful in its several years and application to the Special Local Roads Program for Council is pleased the Orroroo Heavy Vehicle Bypass. that our efforts to have the project The Bypass project has been in development since recognised for its 2014. The project includes the upgrade of Railway regional Terrace Orroroo and the relocation of the Heavy importance has Vehicle Bypass away from North Terrace and onto occurred and the Weighbridge Road before re-joining RM Williams project is funded.” Way at the Northern end of Orroroo. “Big projects like The project will improve the flow of heavy vehicle these are so important to communities like ours, as traffic and at the same time increase pedestrian they address key infrastructure needs and at the safety by diverting heavy vehicles around the same time create local jobs and increase the cash perimeter of Orroroo, avoiding heavily populated flow of our local economy”, she said. residential areas and recreational areas. The approved Special Local Roads funding in The Bypass will provide landscaping buffers and 2020/21 is a total of $712,000 and Council’s help with noise intrusion reduction for residents on budgeted contribution in the same year is North Terrace and immediate surrounds of the $303,000. Stage 2 (and completion) is planned for existing route. 2021/22 FY subject to ongoing Special Local Roads Mayor Kathie Bowman said she is most pleased the funding. project has progressed to the delivery stage. FLOOD RECOVERY TO COMMENCE Council has received confirmation that the Australian Both contractors and Council trucks and plant will be Government formally declared the February 2020 used to complete the work in a timely manner. Stage flooding event a natural disaster. 1 of the work will include the following roads and This was an important step in Council’s claim for other minor roads in the vicinity of these roads: disaster assistance. It means that Council can now Nutt, Wilmington, Eurelia West, Stuckey, Diedre begin the planned flood recovery works which will Chapman, Cook, Cummings, Morchard-Eurelia , occur over the coming two years. Walloway School, Wyndhurst Beinke, Laskey, Stokes Creek, Walloway, Coomooroo, Pine Vale, Amyton, Slant. Big Gum Tree, Arthur, Hooper, Johnburgh, Minburra, Rankin, Dump. It is anticipated that all flood damage repairs on these roads will be complete by mid November 2020. Works will commence on Monday 14th September in the Hammond, Coomooroo, Amyton and Morchard Council will be able to claim up to two thirds of the areas with resheeting, patching and grading of the total cost and all claims are subject to strict worst affected roads. evaluation criteria. Stage 2 recovery is planned for commencement in March 2021. Goyder’s Line Gazette 1 From the Council desk Ordinary meeting: Council held its ordinary meeting on Wednesday 26th August 2020 in the Orroroo Council Chambers. Minutes are now available via www.orroroo.sa.gov.au. The next ordinary meeting is scheduled for 9am Wednesday 23rd September 2020. Council papers will be available to the public as normal via Council’s website. Community Land Management Plan community consultation: Council would like to advise of the current community consultation of the Community Land Management Plan (CLMP). The CLMP provides enables Council to manage and develop recreational and leisure activities on community land for the use and wellbeing of residents. Public consultation commenced on the 27th August and will close at 5pm Thursday 17th September 2020. More information available at www.orroroo.sa.gov.au. COVID-19 adaption: Council continues to adapt its response as restrictions are relaxed in South Australia. Council wishes to remind the community of that certain restrictions currently remain in place, particularly those relating to social distancing. Please refer to www.covid-19.sa.gov.au for details. Community Survey – Weighbridge Road: An open survey was undertaken of the community regarding the state and condition of Weighbridge Road between the 8th July and the 31st July 2020. After considering the community’s feedback Council have resolved for Weighbridge Road to remain principally in its current state with hazard warnings in place until the road surface is replaced under the Heavy Vehicle By-pass project. Council also endorsed a short-term management strategy of temporary treatment of significant holes in the road surface. Council thanks all of those within the community who participated in the survey for their response. Funded Community Events: Council congratulates the Orroroo Recreation Ground Group on their successful application to PIRSA’s Connecting Drought Communities Events Grants for the New Years Eve event – “Grooving the Roo -Drought be done bring on 2021”. Council were also successful in an application for the “Despite the Dust Community Muster 2021” planned for Autumn 2021. Stay safe on our roads: Council understands there are many roads which are yet to be repaired since the heavy rain at the beginning of February. Council appreciates the inconvenience and asks for your continued patience while works occur in addition to Council’s annual works program. The extent of repairs will see works occur in 2020 and 2021 financial years. Waste Collection Recycling Collection SA School Holidays Public Holidays If your bin has missed collection or is damaged Contact Veolia on 08 8640 3100 between 8.30am—4pm Household Waste Collection Bins out by 6.30am Goyder’s Line Gazette 2 Message from the Mayor Over the past couple of months the CEO Performance Review Committee with the help of consultant John Coombe OAM, have been in accordance with the CEO's Employment Agreement conducting the annual review into the CEO's performance. This entailed the collation of a comprehensive survey undertaken by all elected members, interviews with both administration and field staff as well as talks with people outside the Council who have an association with both our CEO and our Council. It is with great pleasure that I announce that Dylan has achieved an overall score which indicates he has exceeded Councillors’ expectations and that he is widely respected by all his staff and those others who have an association with him. On behalf of the Elected Members I congratulate Dylan on an exemplary 12 months where much has been achieved. His expertise and enthusiasm is appreciated by all and we look forward to his continual leadership in our Council and our community. The achievements over the past year have been wide ranging & include: All the processes necessary to achieve the successful funding of the Heavy Vehicle Bypass through Special Local Roads. Stage 1 of this two stage project will take place this financial year. The development of a Tourism Master Plan for Orroroo Carrieton & the delivery (or the beginning thereof) of many of the products, events and issues indicated by the plan that are the responsibility of Council. Delivery of a new Community Plan and Council Strategic Plan 2020/2030. Delivery of the Communities Combatting Pest Weeds for Increased Productivity Project on time & on budget. Continuing to progress our desire to open up Crown lands adjoining Orroroo for residential housing. Continuing to explore and put in place opportunities to share resources & services with our neighboring Councils and liaising with Legatus in particular driving to fruition the appointment of two Health & Wellbeing counsellors for the northern Councils in the grip of continuing drought. Coordination of our application for Disaster funding after the floods in January/February destroyed so much of our road network. This list is by no means all the accomplishments this past year but the amount of work that sits behind them is considerable. Dylan heads up a team of extremely capable people who work with and support him. On behalf of the Councillor’s, I thank all our staff members for their efforts over the past year and, with such a busy year ahead, to your continued support of Dylan and our community. Kathie Welcome to Australia’s Newest Citizen, Emma White! Mayor Kathie Bowman recently conducted an Australian Citizenship Ceremony for Orroroo resident, Emma White. Emma White immigrated from the United Kingdom and has been a resident in Australia since she was 2 years old. Wanting to travel overseas (before Covid-19!) led Emma to apply to become a Citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. Welcome (officially) Emma! Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi oi, oi! Emma is pictured with her daughter, Holly. Goyder’s Line Gazette 3 FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Works Team Member This is an exciting opportunity to join a workforce who are passionate about the area they live and work in and diligently support Council members in serving our community. Applications are sought from candidates with practical knowledge and demonstrated experience in civil construction works. In particular, Council are seeking candidates with road construction, grader operator and finishing experience, with relevant qualifications and certifications. Written applications should speak to the key duties of the position including: Grader operation for construction and patrol grading Infrastructure maintenance (signage, footpaths, unsealed and sealed roads, parks and gardens, cemeteries) Heavy plant operation (truck, wheel loader, skid) Wellbeing, health and safety On-call Duty Officer (7 week rotation approx). The role is based in Orroroo and is full time (1 FTE). How do I Apply? Visit Council’s website www.orroroo.sa.gov.au for further information. Enquiries can be directed to Dylan Strong, Chief Executive Officer at [email protected] or 08 865 81260.