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Sorell Council Annual Report 2009-2010 S O R ELL C OUN CI L ANNU A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 www.sorell.tas.gov.au Contents CONTENTS PAGE Annual Report 2009-10 About Us 3 Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Organisational Values 11 Mayor’s Message 13 General Manager’s Report 14 Your Councillors 15 People at Council 16 Sorell Scarecrow Trail 19 Finance & Information 20 Human Resources & Community Services 23 Environment & Development 26 Engineering Services 29 The Way We Plan 31 Legislative Requirements 39 Financials Snapshots 43 General Purpose Financial Report 47 Independent Audit Report 90 Appendix A - Council Owned Halls 91 12 Somerville Street, Sorell TAS 7172 PO Box 126, Sorell TAS 7172 Phone 6269 0000 Fax 6269 0014 Email [email protected] www.sorell.tas.gov.au Sorell Council Annual Report 2009-10 2 HISTORY About Us Lieutenant John Bowen, of the British Royal By 1808 several settlers were working During this period businesses and some Navy, arrived on Tasmanian soil in 1803 small farms in the district and by 1815 large community services were established, however Sorell Municipality and the passengers from the two boats quantities of wheat were being grown and a it was after the first Municipal Council was Lady Nelson and Albion settled initially at flour mill had been built. The following year proclaimed in 1862 that further progress came. Risdon Cove. Later Bowen sent out several a site for a township was purchased and An electric telegraph service was introduced in exploration parties from the settlement at this was established by 1819. By this time 1876, the Bellerive to Sorell railway line was built Risdon, one of which journeyed across the approximately 60 farms were operating and in 1892, a water supply was connected in 1916 hills to discover a rich valley of coal and a the district had become firmly established and then finally electricity came to the town in river which was subsequently named the Coal as the ‘granary of Australia’. In June 1821 1930. River. Two years later a large expanse of water Governor Macquarie visited the district and (Pitt Water) was located and the site was named the new township of Sorell in honour of earmarked for a fine harbour with a city on its Colonel William Sorell, Lieutenant Governor of TODAY banks. This plan never came to fruition as it Van Diemen’s Land. Our municipality resides 25km north of the was found that the water was too shallow for A well known resident of the time was Mr capital city of Tasmania, Hobart, spanning an the passage of boats. James Gordon, the first Magistrate, who area of 583 km2 with the key entrance points received a grant of 600 acres in the Pitt Water being Midway Point, Dunalley and Orielton. area which he named Forcett. From 1815 Our borders extend East through to Orielton he farmed his property as well as engaging and further South-East around our scenic in trade with Sydney, New Zealand and coastline which encase the townships of Macquarie Island. In 1823 the population Dodges Ferry, Lewisham, Carlton, Primrose of Sorell numbered 133, of which 96 were Sands, Dunalley, Marion Bay and Boomer Bay. convicts and their families. Descendents of In addition, our border extends through many of these families still live in the district. enchanting hillsides and unique Tasmanian During those early years Sorell residents relied forestry incorporating the townships of Forcett, on primitive ferries for the crossing of Pitt Copping, Nugent and Kellevie. The main Water, or had to journey by way of Richmond highways through our municipality are the to Hobart. In 1854 Sir William Denison Arthur Highway, which connects us with our began negotiations which finally resulted in neighbours Tasman Council, and the East Coast the construction of a causeway which was Highway, that connects us to the picturesque completed in 1862. The first vehicle crossings Tasmanian East Coast. Because of this Sorell were made in 1872 with the causeway of has become a thriving regional, commercial and present time a manifestation of reconstruction business centre for the South East region of our that sees little of the original work remain. State. Sorell Council Annual Report 2009-10 3 Land Area 582.6 km2 About Us Population (June 2009) 13,127 Key Facts Female 51% Population Gender % Male 49% Rate Properties 8,412 Sorell Midway Point Four Major Population Centres Dodges Ferry Primrose Sands Unemployment Rate 4.9% Number of Businesses 732 Annual Growth of Businesses 7% Gross Value from Agriculture $11.1 million Production Area of Holding for Agriculture 33161 ha % Fully Owned Buildings (2006 ABS) 35.4% % Being Purchased Buildings (2006 ABS) 43.4% % Rented Buildings (2006 ABS) 17.7% Public Housing as a percent of Residential Dwellings 1.7% Median Weekly Rent (2006 ABS Tasmania $135) $150 Median Weekly Average Individual Income (2006 ABS Tasmania $398) $396 Median Weekly Average Family Income (2006 ABS Tasmania $1,032) $983 Median Weekly Average Household Income (2006 ABS Tasmania $801) $779 GPs Full Time Equivalent per 100,000 (2007) 62.1 Sorell Council Annual Report 2009-10 4 Population supermarket chains, well known branded food This population trend does not include the outlets, and hotels. vacant land in the Southern Beaches area About Us We currently have a population of 13,127 which is restricted from further development Government services include a Service (June 2009 ABS data) which expands during due to wastewater environmental issues. Tasmania outlet, Centrelink and the Tourist Population & the weekend and holiday periods. We are a Once this area is sewered we are predicting Information Centre with additional services growing area that is currently experiencing a population growth to expand into the 19,000s such as major banks, medical facilities, real Demographics population trend of people moving from city by 2020. centres to outer regional areas, drawn by the estate agencies, chemists, sports facilities and natural coastland and inland environment as schools prevalent in the area. The demographic profile of our municipality well as affordability in purchasing a home. will change in the future. The national trend Demographics of an ageing population is being felt locally The region has a diverse range of agricultural The Sorell municipality has experienced and as Sorell moves into the next decade and marine producers as well as a number significant growth between 2001 and 2009. demographics will experience a 62 per cent of light industries with tourism becoming This growth increase of 19 per cent saw our increase in the 65 and over age sector. an important focus. All of these industries municipality ranked as the third fastest growing The other age sectors are all expected to contribute to the economic development of our area in the state. Predictions from the State increase 3 per cent, 2 per cent, 6 per cent area. Government indicate our municipality will and 16 per cent through the youth to mid age There is a bustling shopping district in Sorell continue to grow at a rate of 1.6 per cent per demographics, respectively. which includes numerous cafes, major annum until the 2020 decade. Sorell Council Annual Report 2009-10 5 Transport Network Carlton Raprinner Street Public car park, public toilets About Us Sorell Council maintains 393 kilometres of roads which includes 112 kilometres of urban Copping Transport & road and 281 kilometres of rural road. The Marion Bay Road Community hall, recreational reserve Tasmanian State Government is responsible Dodges FerrY Community for 49 kilometres of roads and in addition Old Forcett Road Dodges Ferry Recreation Centre, recreational reserve, skate park Council maintains 72 bridges throughout Park Beach Road Public car park, public toilets Facilities the municipality. In 2009-2010 Council Tiger Head Road Playground including bbq’s, public toilets, boat ramp spent around $6.1 million on construction DunalleY and maintenance of this valuable transport Booth Street Public cemetery network. Dunalley Canal Public car park Franklin Street Dunalley Community Hall Imlay Street Recreational sport ground, playground and picnic area Community Facilities including Lewisham Lewis Court Playground Parks and Recreation Lewisham Scenic Drive Boat ramp, recreational reserve Sorell Council has numerous parks, gardens, MidwaY Point public amenities, recreational facilities and Fenton Street Playground facilities, open park space community halls. St Georges Square in the Hoffman Street Midway Point Community Hall including op-shop, basketball courts centre of the Sorell Township forms the Vancouver Street Playground facilities, open park space village green with its abundant roses and it Primrose Sands encapsulates the historic St Georges Church Gypsy Bay Boat ramp, public toilets and vast green lawns. Primrose Sands Road Primrose Sands Community Hall, playground and public open space The table to the right typifies the diversity in the Sorell public facilities offered to our community and Cole Street Sorell Memorial Community Hall, Sorell Council Dog Pound visitors to the region. Miena Park Wetland reserve Parsonage Place Sorell Tennis Club, Pioneer Park Recreational Reserve, playground and toilets Pembroke Park Sporting recreational facility including change rooms, cricket nets and club rooms, short term stay for recreational vehicles, dog exercise area, skate park Station Lane Public car park St Georges Square Public toilets, Sorell Visitor Information Centre, recreational reserve and playground Sorell Council Annual Report 2009-10 6 The Sorell Municipality is currently viewed by Tourism Profile tourists as an en route destination to the east About Us coast of the state and the Tasman Peninsula. No. of accommodation premises in Sorell 28 The four top activities for tourists visiting the Types of accommodation in Sorell Beach houses, B&B’s, Motels, Hotels Tourism area are to walk or drive around, dine at our Key Statistics from Tourism Australia of Overnight Visitor (four year average to June 2007) eateries, visit friends and relatives, and go to the Average number of overnight visitors 28,000 beach.
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