Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority Adelaide Hills Council, Adelaide Plains Council, The Barossa Council, Town of Gawler, Light Regional Council, City of Playford
KEY OUTCOMES SUMMARY
GRFMA Board Meeting – 17 June 2021
Gawler River Floodplain Mitigation Members undertook discussion relating to Gawler River Floodplain Mitigation initiatives which included discussion of correspondence from the Adelaide Plains Council and the Barossa Council, in relation to the purpose of the GRFMA.
The Meeting resolved to consider matters relating to proposed projects (by Department of Environment and Water (DEW)) subject to receiving more and sufficient technical and financial/cost detail for relevant projects. It was noted that DEW has concurred to recognise in-kind contributions toward projects.
Progress reports • A progress report on the Gawler River Stormwater Management Plan was provided at the meeting. • It was noted the Charter Review 2 Working Group will convene to evaluate and discuss the sample outcomes of the draft cost sharing model. The GRFMA will consider the findings from the working group at a future special meeting. • The meeting adopted the 2020/2021 Budget Review 3 Documents May 2021 and the variances contained as its amended and current budget for the period ended 30 June 2021. • The Statement of Achievements against the Business Plan was received. • A progress report on the GRFMA Strategic Management Plan was received and the draft document will now be provided to Constituent Councils for further consultation.
Business Plan 2021/2022 and GRFMA Budget 2021/2022 The GRFMA 2021/2022 Business Plan was adopted, with amendment to reflect priority of the completion of the Gawler River Stormwater Management Plan and identification of appropriate flood mitigation initiatives. The GRFMA Budget 2021/2022 was adopted pursuant to Section 25 Schedule 2 Part 2 of the Local Government Act 1999.
Correspondence The GRFMA Chair and Executive Officer are to prepare a response to the correspondence from the Barossa and Adelaide Hills Councils. Tenders The Meeting accepted the Records Disposal Project Outline and Quotation of $3,410 provided by DoxLite. The meeting discussed matters relating to tenders regarding repairs to the North Para Flood Mitigation Dam.
Next Ordinary Board Meeting The next Ordinary Board Meeting will be held at 9:45am on Thursday 19 August 2021 at the Town of Gawler.
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