SHIRE OF EAST Budget Bulletin 2020 - 2021

CONTENTS The Shire of East Pilbara is the largest Shire in the Australia covering approximately From the President 1 372,571 square kilometres; larger than the state of Victoria. Driving will take two days Economic Relief Package 2 to cross from east to west and six hours COVID-19 & Rates 3 from north to south. Putting it into perspective 4 Pay your rates and WIN 5 Receive your rates electronically 5 Budget report 6 Budget breakdown 7 Capital expenditure 8 Sewerage rates 8 Major projects 9 Pensioners and Seniors 9 Your rates 10 Events and holidays in the Shire 1 1 Your rate notice under the microscope 12 Your Shire Councillors 13 Budget Bulletin 2020-21 1

From the President

Thank you for taking the time to read our Budget Bulletin for 2020-21 which contains important information about how Council is utilising your rates to ensure the Shire of East Pilbara remains a prosperous place to work and live.

No one could have foreseen the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to everyone across the globe, including our region. The Councillors, CEO and Shire staff worked extremely hard to protect and support our community during these times and did a wonderful job with the implementation of a number of supportive measures across our region. Lynne Craigie OAM Shire President Importantly, to help combat the economic impact of the pandemic, the Shire of East Pilbara implemented “Regenerate Together”; an unprecedented COVID-19 response relief package with a suite of measures totalling over $8.5 million dollars.

Our 2020-2021 budget is another reflection of our commitment to continue to help our region regenerate after this challenging period.

This year as promised, there is 0% rate increase to Council rates and a 0% fees and charges increase.

The budget also includes an extensive $24 million capital works program including more than $6.2 million allocated to the Newman Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, ensuring our essential infrastructure is renewed, and our ovals and parks remain green. We have also allocated one million dollars towards the Newman Caravan Park which will be of enormous benefit visitors and tourists to our region.

Every year, Council carefully and methodically prepare the budget to make the most of the money we have to support our communities and ensure the people we serve receive the benefit of this planning. My sincere thanks to all Shire staff and Councillors who have worked so hard to make sure the 2020-2021 budget will successfully see us through the next financial year.

Cr Lynne Craigie OAM

Shire President 2 Shire of East Pilbara Economic Relief Package Responding to COVID-19 Regenerate Together Earlier this year the Shire of East Pilbara announced an unprecedented COVID-19 response package in the East Pilbara, with a suite of measures totaling over $8.5 million dollars was approved by council in April 2020. “I am proud of our ‘Regenerate Together’ package, endorsed by Council. The package delivers over $1.5 million of relief measures targeting those hardest hit by the crisis, designed to help individuals and small business ease the burden from forced closures and job losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic” Shire President Lynne Craigie OAM.

Economic Relief Package The regenerate together relief package will be implemented over the 2019/20 and 2020/21 financial years. There are a number of elements to the package to benefit the entire community across the region. Below are some of the benefits to assist ratepayers in the Shire. Rates Council commited $616,000 to assist residents with rate payments. These include: + Freezing rate increases for the 2020-21 financial year + Waiver of fees associated with rates installment payments* + Waiver of penalty interest on 2020-21 rates* + Increased flexible payment options* + No decrease to rate concession percentages + Suspend debt collection for six months *For eligible ratepayers Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to complete a hardship application. The application can be found on the Shire website or you can call 9175 8000 for a copy. http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/COVID-19-East-Pilbara-Update/Regenerate-Together-Relief Budget Bulletin 2020-21 3 How it helps with your rates Below is a brief summary of what is involved in the Shire’s economic relief package. More information is available at www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au Freezing Rates for the 2020-21 Financial Year To ensure no additional financial burden is placed on ratepayers in the 2020-2021 financial year the Shire of East Pilbara will be freezing rate increases. The Shire of East Pilbara will offer a 5% refund on rates payments to all owner/occupiers, local businesses and pastoralists in the 2020/21 financial year. If you are an eligible ratepayer (owner/occupiers, local businesses and pastoralists) contact our Rates Department, they will send you an application form to access the 5% refund.

Remain at the 2019-20 Concession Percentages Some rate payers are eligible for rates concession (discount), the discount was due to be decreased this year, so affected ratepayers would have paid more. To reduce financial burden the Shire will not be decreasing the rates concession this year, reducing the cost for affected rate payers. The Shire’s Rates Department will notify rate payers that will benefit from the concession percentages remaining in place.

Waiver of Fees Associated with Rates Instalment Payments for Ratepayers Facing Financial Hardship Rates instalment fees and interest will be waived for the 2020-21 financial year for ratepayers experiencing hardship. Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to complete a hardship application form, available from our Rates Department to apply for the installment fee to be waived. The Shire of East Pilbara hopes reducing the financial impost associated with entering a rates payment arrangement for ratepayers already facing financial hardship, reduces any additional financial stress.

Waive Penalty Interest on 2020-21 Rates for Those Facing Financial Hardship Penalty interest on rates and debts will be waived for the 2020-21 financial year for ratepayers experiencing hardship. Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to complete a hardship application form, available from our Rates Department to apply for this penalty interest to be waived. The Shire of East Pilbara aims to provide respite to ratepayers experiencing financial hardship by waiving any additional fees associated with late payments.

Increase Flexible Payment Options for Rate Payers and Debtors who Qualify Under the Financial Hardship Policy The Shire of East Pilbara has adopted a Financial Hardship Framework which is specific to COVID-19 financial hardship considerations. Under the framework, the Shire of East Pilbara is committed to offer fair, equitable and dignified support to rates debtors experiencing financial hardship as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to complete a hardship application to access the increased flexible payment options. Please contact the rates Department for a copy of the form. 4 Shire of East Pilbara

Budget report

Where does the Shire’s money come from?

Operating revenue $ General Purpose Funding 16,115,300

Governance 116,800

Law, Order and Public Safety 673,100 Operating revenue Health 86,800 $51,314,200 Education and Welfare 10,500

Housing 301,600

Community Amenities 7,393,100

Recreation and Culture 2,183,600

Transport 22,071,900

Economic Services 2,151,300

Other Property and Services 210,200 Total operating revenue $51,314,200 Budget Bulletin 2020-21 5

Budget breakdown

Where is the money spent?

$5,922,800 $12,903,300 $1,262,300

Community Amenities Recreation and Culture Law, Order and Public Operation and control of cemeteries, To establish and effectively manage Safety public conveniences, rubbish collection infrastructure and resources which will To provide services to help ensure a services, landfill sites, noise control, help the social and physical wellbeing safer and environmentally conscious administration of Council’s Local Planning of the community. These services and community. Scheme, and associated policies and facilities include recreation and rural obligations. fitness centres and pools in Newman and Marble Bar.

$536,200 $22,320,700 $2,518,900

Health Transport Education and Welfare To provide an operational framework for Maintenance of airports, roads, drainage Support for our communities, including environmental and community health works, footpaths, parking facilities and children, young people, families and those including compliance. To support the traffic signs. living with a disability. wellbeing of our communities.

$389,400 $700,200 $781,300

General Purpose Governance Housing Funding Expenditure associated with Shire To provide and maintain housing. Governance and elected members. To collect revenue to allow for the provisions of services.

$1,398,700 $2,546,600 $51,347,400 Other Properties and Economic Services To help promote the Shire and its Services economic wellbeing. TOTAL OPERATING Private works, administration costs, public This includes tourism support, building works overheads, plant operation costs, services and controls, caravan parks and EXPENSES and other unclassified works and services. bus services. 6 Shire of East Pilbara

Capital expenditure

Capital expenditure $ Land & Buildings 2,287,000

Plant & Equipment 1,793,000

Furniture & Equipment 105,000 Capital expenditure Infrastructure 15,913,600

Airport - Land & Buildings 479,000 $23,927,600

Airport - Plant & Equipment 400,000

Airport - Infrastructure 2,950,000 Total assets 23,927,600

Sewerage rates Each year households in Newman receive two sewerage rates - one from Water Corporation and another from the Shire - Why? A number of public meetings were held in 1995 regarding the future control of the Newman Treatment Plant from the Water Corporation in 1996.

This was mainly due to the Water Corporation’s desire to discontinue the use of the treatment plant and replace it with ‘facultative ponds’ which would have rapid deterioration of grassed areas on ovals and street trees etc, due to the higher salt content of water using this method of water treatment.

Sewerage rates paid to the Councils assist in the maintenance and operation of the treatment plant. This operation is fully self- funded from rates raised and a Water Corporation contribution of an annual fee ($84,500 in 1996 and since indexed to CPI). Rates paid to the Water Corporation are for water supply and sewerage disposal for properties within Newman. Budget Bulletin 2020-21 7

Major projects

2020-2021 budget includes extensive $24 million in captial projects, below are some major projects

Over $6 million $6 million $3.8 million allocated to waste rural roads and airport capital works water treatment Aboriginal access plant roads

$992,000 $280,000 $250,000 landfill potable water for rural playgrounds improvements Cape Keraudren

$527,000 $1,757,500 building asset renewal other infrastructure works

Pensioners and Seniors

Pensioners and Seniors who register with the Shire of East Pilbara are entitled to a rebate on Council rates and the Emergency Services Levy (ESL), or in some circumstances may defer payment of the rates and ESL until such time as the property is sold, vacates the property or is deceased.

Annual charges for rubbish collection and pool inspection fees still need to be paid within the usual 35 day period and cannot be deferred. Pensioner card holders may be eligible for a rebate up to 50%, up to a capped amount of $750.00. Senior card holders may be eligible to claim a rebate up to 25% off the current years rates, capped at the amount of $100.00.

To register your entitlement for a rebate, you may apply over the phone by contacting the Water Corp on 1300 659 951 or lodge an online application via www.watercorporation.com.au.

The rebate to pensioners and seniors under the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Defer­ments) Act 1992 are funded by the Government of . 8 Shire of East Pilbara

Putting it into perspective The Shire of East Pilbara is the largest Shire in Australia, hosting lands large than Victoria, ACT and Tasmania combined. About 10,000 people call the Shire home and this population has grown over 40% in the last decade. The region is rich in culture home to many remote communities including Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu, Kunawarritji, Kiwirrkurra and Warralong. The natural landscape offers breathtaking views from Carawine Gorge, Cape Keraudren on the coast, countless waterholes, , the desert sands of both the Great Sandy and Gibbson Deserts. Newman offers a gateway to Karijini National Park and the Canning Stock Route. The Shire is rich in mining and pastoral activity which provides a significant economic contribution to the State and National economy. The value of commodities extracted from the Shire totaled $48 billion in 2019, which is 27% of WA’s recorded sales. Mines within the Pilbara are the largest contributor of iron ore in Australia and contribute 29% of the global supply. 2019 at a glance

$48 Billion in exports 27% WA’s commodity sales Largest Shire in Australia 40% of pilbara mining jobs are located here Tourist spend $633 per trip

$2 billion dollars in wages 60% of workers in $32B the East Pilbara construction earn over from mining and industry $2000 a week Budget Bulletin 2020-21 9

Pay your rates and WIN! Get in early for your chance to win! Pay rates before or on the due date and you will go in the draw to win one of these fantastic prizes. Full terms and conditions* are available at www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

Shire of East Pilbara 1 $1,000 refund of rates WIN $1,000 OFF YOUR RATES Shire of East Pilbara 2 $500 refund of rates

Receive your rates electronically Help us create a more sustainable future and sign up to receive your rates notices electronically. Visit: http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Rates/About-your-rates and follow the link or alternatively email [email protected] to register. Please contact the Shire’s Rates Department on (08) 9175 8000 or by emailing [email protected] for further advice. 10 Shire of East Pilbara

$ Your rates Frequently Asked Questions:

Why do I pay rates? The Local Government Act 1995 states that rates must be Your rates help the Shire of East Pilbara to provide paid as assessed irrespective of an objection being lodged. services, construction and maintenance in the local Any reduction in rates resulting from a successful appeal community, such as, roads, parks, gardens, sporting will be refunded. facilities, animal control, bush fire control, library Can I receive my rates notice via email? services, aquatic centre and much more. Ratepayers can register to receive their rate notices via No rate increase email, simply send your request via email to Due to COVID-19 pandemic Council has committed to a [email protected], visit us at the Shire of East 0% raise in the rates in the dollar figure for the 2020/21 Pilbara or contact us on (08) 9175 8000. financial year. If valuations have gone down, why are my rates not How are rates calculated? cheaper? Every three to five years, properties in the Shire of East Even though valuations may go down, the Shire of East Pilbara are subject to a revaluation set by Landgate for Pilbara still need to maintain the same level and quality of rating and tax purposes. Rates are calculated using your services in the local community. property’s valuation multiplied by the annual rate in the What are the other charges included within the rates dollar imposed by Council. notice? Within the Shire, there are two types of valuations: Gross Other charges on your rates notice include, rubbish Rental Values (GRV) for town sites and Unimproved collection, sewerage and the Emergency Services Levy Values for rural areas. (ESL).

Can I appeal my property’s valuation? What should I do if I change my address? Yes, you can appeal your property’s valuation If you have changed ownership of a property or moved (not the rate in the dollar as imposed by Council). house, please contact the Council within 21 days as there is You can discuss your valuation with a Landgate Valuer an obligation for property owners to ensure the Shire has on (08) 9273 7373. Further information is available at correct address for service of notices. You can fill in the www.landgate.wa.gov.au. An appeal must be submitted change of address on the reverse side of your rates notice within 60 days of the rates notice being issued. and return to the Shire office.

Example of how your rates are calculated: Property GRV: $31,000 Rate in the dollar: 4.4963 cents $31,000 x 4.4963 cents = $1,393.85 in rates plus other Council levies and charges. Budget Bulletin 2020-21 11

Events and holidays in the Shire of East Pilbara 2020-2021

2020 2021

AUGUST JANUARY Newman Family Fun Run 15 August Australia Day 26 January

OCTOBER FEBRUARY Welcome to Newman 17 October Rotto Swim 20 February Nullagine Colour Run 31 October Welcome to Newman 21 February

NOVEMBER MARCH NAIDOC Week 8 - 15 November Outback Fusion Festival Friday 26 - Sunday 28

DECEMBER APRIL Thank a Volunteer Day 5 December Easter Pool Party 4 April Lighting of the Christmas Tree & ANZAC Day 25 April 6 December Carols By Candle Light Christmas Light Bus Tour 9 December MAY Christmas Pool Party 13 December Mother’s Day Classic 9 May (Newman) Newman Triathlon 16 May Reconciliation Ball 22 May

JUNE WA Day Festival 7 June 12 Shire of East Pilbara

A closer look at your rate notice

YEAR Financial year period for this rate notice.

VALUATION The GRV on vacant residential land is calculated on the basis of 3% of its Shire of East Pilbara capital value, and UV ABN: 47 854 334 350 commercial & industrial KALGAN DRIVE, NEWMAN, WA 6753 RATE NOTICE vacant land 5% of its RMD 22, NEWMAN, WA 6753 FINANCIAL YEAR 1 JULY 2020 TO 30 JUNE 2021 Email: [email protected] capital value. Website: www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au Telephone: (08) 9175 8000 Facsimile: (08) 9175 2668 Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm YOUR RATES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Jeremy Edwards TAX INVOICE are calculated by A******* multiplying the SHOULD THE NAME VALUATION by the NAME OR DUE DATE 07.09.2020 ADDRESS ADDRESS RATE in the $. SHOWN BE ADDRESS INCORRECT, DATE ISSUED 03.08.2020 There is a minimum PLEASE ADVISE WARD SOUTH COUNCIL IN VALUATION $14040.00 - GRV payment of $663 WRITING. RENT RATING CATEGORY GROSS RENTAL VALUE for GRV properties, (Cents in the $) LATE PAYMENT INTEREST 8.0000 $230/$240 for UV ZONING RESIDENTIAL R15/40 properties. DESCRIPTION OF RATED LAND 1 Happy Street NEWMAN LAND STATUS LOTS/LOCATIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION MINIMUM RATE $663.00

500 A***** PLEASE SEE LAST PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DEFAULT CONSEQUENCES LATE PAYMENT INTEREST DETAILS RATE IN $ OR ARREARS TOTAL YEARLY FEES Late payment interest is charged • Emergency Service Levy GROSS RENTAL VALUE 7.3662 $1,034.21 $1,034.21 EMERGENCY SERVICES LEVY 0.5070 $82.00 on outstanding rates • Sewerage $82.00 ESL CATEGORY 4, PROPERTY USE RESIDENTIAL, GRV $14,040 and charges that are • Rubbish Charge SEWERAGE 1.6165 $226.96 $226.96 NOT being paid in SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION FEE [email protected] $13.75 * $13.75 instalments and on RUBBISH COLLECTION [email protected] $260.00 $260.00 POOL INSPECT FEE * LOCAL GOVT. CHARGE 1615.67 GST 1.25 amounts where an Applies to properties that instalment payment is have a pool installed. overdue. The interest rate is 8% per annum. Emergency Services Levy (ESL) penalty NOTE: Payments not received by their due date may incur daily interest as per the above rate. TOTAL $1,616.92 RATES PRIZE DRAW AMOUNT interest is charged on outstanding ESL If you pay your rates PAYMENT OPTIONS PAYMENTS DUE DATE AMOUNTS monies that are in full by the due date 1 ONE PAYMENT $1,616.92 07.09.2020 $1,616.92 NOT being paid in NO COST you will automatically instalments and on be entered into the amounts where an prize draw. 2 FOUR INSTALMENTS 1ST INST $412.72 07.09.2020 $412.72 instalment payment is OPTION COST $33.90 2ND INST $412.70 09.11.2020 overdue. COST OF OPTION 3RD INST $412.70 11.01.2021 The interest rate is The cost of option for 4TH INST $412.70 TOTAL $1,650.82 15.03.2021 set by the Minister for instalment plan is PAYMENT METHODS: Emergency Services; based on two parts: Deposit Slip/Office Copy Corrective Services. ASSESSMENT NUMBER A******* OPTION 1 $1,616.92 An administration OWNER Name OPTION 2 $412.72 charge of $6.00 per PROPERTY ADDRESS 1Happy Street NEWMAN each instalment notice I/We elect to pay (please tick box) FIRST INSTALMENT Signed: ...... issued. DUE DATE AND PAYING BY BPOINT PAYING BY BPAY PAYING BY MAIL IN PERSON AMOUNT Lost potential Print this Notice and Please present this Notice 190678 To qualify for the BILLER CODE: 000068 make cheque payable to: account intact when making interest based on 4% 1009157602 REF: 1009157602 payment at Council Office. instalment plan the per annum on the Shire of East Pilbara ‘Amount Due’ for the instalment amounts PHONE: 1300 276 468 PMB 22, NEWMAN, WA 6753 EFTPOS available at Newman Office. 1st Instalment MUST due after the first be received by the due instalment is paid. This date. compensates the Shire for the interest lost from the rates being paid in instalments. PAYMENT OPTIONS Choose your payment option from one of the above.

DIRECT DEBIT NOW AVAILABLE See application attached to your rate notice above. Budget Bulletin 2018-19 13

Your East Pilbara Shire Councillors SOUTH WARD

Lynne Craigie Anita Grace Shire President 0417 979 302 0407 985 058 [email protected] [email protected]

Gerry Parsons Anthony Middelton Deputy Shire President 0405 666 482 0429 011 170 [email protected] [email protected]

Holly Pleming Lou Lockyer

0407 996 571 0427 986 902 [email protected] [email protected]

NORTH WARD NORTH WEST WARD

Langtree (Lang) Coppin Adrienne Mortimer

0429 956 692 0477 459 143 [email protected] [email protected]

CENTRAL WARD LOWER CENTRAL WARD

Dean Hatwell Stacey Smith

0439 568 118 0427 412 135 [email protected] [email protected]

EAST WARD Shire of East Pilbara Wards

Carol Williams

Parnngurr Community 9176 9009 [email protected]

South Ward North Ward North West Ward Central Ward Lower Central Ward East Ward Budget Bulletin 2020/2021

The Shire of East Pilbara

PMB 22 Newman, Western Australia 6753 T: (08) 9175 8000 F: (08) 9175 2668

Information provided in this brochure is correct at time of printing and may change without notice anytime during the year.

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