TABLE OF CONTENTS for the meeting of LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2020

Reports for Information:

IC9.1/2020 Infrastructure Works Update ...... 164 IC9.2/2020 Response to IC11.4.2 Motion Without Notice – Noack Road ...... 167 IC9.3/2020 Combatting Pests and Weeds in Drought Conditions – Biosecurity Enhancement for Wakefield and Light Councils ...... 168 IC9.4/2020 Clonlea Park Dog Park ...... 170

Reports for Decision: IC10.4.1/2020 Sheeting of Oaklynn Road Hamilton ...... 171 IC10.4.2/2020 Land Acquisition – East Terrace, , and College Road, Roseworthy ...... 175

VISION Respecting the Past, Creating our Future.

CORE PRINCIPLES Light Regional Council is guided by a focus on ‘Core Principles’ of Growth; Reform; Innovation and Discipline.

AGENDA PAPERS

for the meeting of

LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

in the

OPERATIONS CENTRE MEETING ROOM 11 Stephenson Street, Freeling 5372 & Online via Microsoft Teams

WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2020 at 3:00pm

Principal Office: 93 Main Street Branch Office: 12 Hanson Street Kapunda 5373 Freeling 5372

Telephone: 8525 3200 Facsimile: 8566 3262

NOTICE OF MEETING

Committee Members,

Cr Peter Kennelly (Chair) Cr Deane Rohrlach (Deputy Chair) Cr Lynette Reichstein Cr Samantha Mitchell Mayor Bill O’Brien (Ex Officio)

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 87 (4) of the Local Government Act, 1999, that the next Meeting of the Light Regional Council Infrastructure Committee will be held in the Operations Centre Meeting Room, 11 Stephenson Street, Freeling on Wednesday, 04 November 2020 at 3:00pm

A copy of the Agenda for the above meeting is supplied as prescribed by Section 87 (4) of the said Act.

...... Brian Carr for CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 28 October 2020

AGENDA

MEETING OF THE LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2020, IN THE OPERATIONS CENTRE MEETING ROOM, 11 STEPHENSON STREET, FREELING & ONLINE VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS COMMENCING AT 3:00PM

1. PRESENT 2. OPENING 3. APOLOGIES and LEAVE OF ABSENCE 4. MINUTES 4.1 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES 5. COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 REQUESTED DOCUMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE TO BE TABLED 6. DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 7. ADJOURNED BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING 9. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION 10. REPORTS FOR DECISION 10.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 10.2 GENERAL MANAGERS, BUSINESS & FINANCE, AND GOVERNANCE 10.3 GENERAL MANAGER, STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT 10.4 GENERAL MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT 10.5 GENERAL MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 11. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 11.1 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 11.2 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE 11.3 NOTICE OF MOTION 11.4 MOTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 13. MEETINGS The next meeting of Light Regional Council Infrastructure Committee will be held on Wednesday, 2 December 2020, commencing at 3:00pm in the Freeling Operations Centre Meeting Room, 11 Stephenson Street, Freeling 14. CLOSURE Agenda - Light Regional Council Infrastructure Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday 4th November 2020 2020/161

4. MINUTES

4.1 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

4.1.1 Minutes of the meeting of Committee held Wednesday, 7 October 2020.

Recommendation • That the minutes of the meeting of the Infrastructure Committee held Wednesday, 7 October 2020 be confirmed as a true and correct record of that meeting.

5. COMMUNICATIONS

5.1 REQUESTED DOCUMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE TO BE TABLED

6. DEPUTATIONS NIL

7. ADJOURNED BUSINESS

8. BUSINESS ARISING

Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 7 February 2018 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC9.4.5/2018 Roadside Botanical Survey and 2018/16 Information pack to be Assessment Report developed. Ongoing Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 6 June 2018 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2018 Management of Desert Ash trees in 2018/119 Removal and replacement White Street, Kapunda program to be developed. Completed Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 1 August 2018 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2018 Costs Deed and Supply Agreement – 2018/167 Wan Solutions have been Wild Dog Hill invoiced and paid Council's legal costs to date. Wan Solutions have provided a signed agreement. Completed Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 3 April 2019 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter 1.4.1 Motion Without Notice – Re-sheeting of 2019/18 A report to be provided to an rural roads upcoming Infrastructure Committee Meeting. Ongoing Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 7 August 2019 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.4/2019 Jaffray Street, Kapunda – Conversion 2019/35 Process to convert from a of Private to Public Road and public to private road Commencement of Road Closure completed. Part 1 of Process recommendation completed.

Part 2 Road Process Order to

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close the road to be confirmed by beneficiary and full consideration paid prior to commencement. Ongoing IC10.4.6/2019 Land Acquisition Watunga Road 2019/36 Koonunga and associated Road Closure PR1523 and PR1522 Completed Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 4 September 2019 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2019 Easements - Branson Road 2019/40 Land owner's conveyancer is Stormwater Detention Basin waiting on consent from mortgagee. Ongoing IC10.4.2/2019 Management Agreements – Allendale 2019/40 Allendale North Community North, Greenock Vines, Seppeltsfield Group and Seppeltsfield Road Information Bay Road Business Alliance agreements have been executed. Part c) of recommendation, pending further report to Council regarding health and status of vines affected by neighbouring property owner activities. Ongoing IC10.4.4/2019 East Terrace – Progression of Heavy 2019/41 This matter was dealt with at Vehicle Route the 6 May 2020 Infrastructure Committee meeting under Item IC 10.4.3/2020. Completed Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 2 October 2019 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2019 Easement – Mildred Street CWMS 2019/46 Ongoing Infrastructure 11.4.1 Motion Without Notice – Greenock 2019/48 A report to be provided to an Creek upcoming Infrastructure Committee Meeting in relation to the options available to clean up Greenock Creek. Ongoing Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 6 November 2019 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2019 Land Acquisition - Lyndoch Road 2019/50 Waiting on fencing to be Upgrade fixed on Seppeltsfield land prior to sign off on land division application. Ongoing Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 4 March 2020 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter 11.4.1 Motion Without Notice – Feasibility of 2020/06 Proposal submitted to the Upgrading and Sealing of Local Roads Federal Government regarding possible funding

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opportunities. Ongoing Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 15 April 2020 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2020 Conversion of Private Road to Public Jaffray Street, Alfred Street Road and Catherine Street declared as public roads.

Conversion of Croser Street deferred pending consent from land owner. Ongoing IC10.4.3/2020 Road Closure – Berrimann Road, This matter was dealt with at Public Road 380, and Public Road 357 the 7 October 2020 Infrastructure Committee meeting under Item IC 10.4.1/2020. Completed Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 6 May 2020 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.2/2020 Management Agreements – Kapunda Kapunda Golf Club and Harness Racing Club, Dutton Park Kapunda Harness Racing Incorporated, Freeling Recreation Park Club have been provided Management Committee and Kapunda agreement for execution. Golf Club Incorporated Dutton Park agreement has been executed. Freeling Recreation Park agreement has been executed by Association, to be provided to Mayor and CEO for common seal. Ongoing IC10.4.3/2020 Execution – Capital Road Works Awaiting formal agreement Funding Deeds from the Australian Government to enable the signing of the documents. Ongoing Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 3 June 2020 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter 11.4.1 Motion Without Notice – Entry 2020/23 A report will be presented to Statement Signage an upcoming Infrastructure Committee meeting Ongoing 11.4.2 Motion Without Notice – Noack Road 2020/23 A report will be presented to an upcoming Infrastructure Committee meeting Ongoing Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 5 August 2020 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2020 Kapunda and Districts Lions 2020/28 A notice is yet to be Playground published in the Government Gazette Ongoing

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IC10.4.3/2020 Land Acquisition – Roennfeldt Road 2020/28 Ongoing and the Gerald Roberts Road & Jenke Road intersection IC10.4.4/2020 CWMS Capital Upgrade Program 2020/26 Ongoing

Arising from Infrastructure Committee meeting of Wednesday, 7 October 2020 Item No. Minute Page No Current Status of matter IC10.4.1/2020 Road Process Order – Berrimann Road, 2020/21 Allendale North Ongoing IC10.4.2/2020 Road Closure – Oats Lane, Kapunda 2020/21 Ongoing 11.1.1 Oaklynn Road Condition 2020/22 Refer to the Agenda Completed 11.1.2 Dog Park at Kapunda 2020/22 Completed 11.1.3 Kapunda Planter Boxes 2020/22 Completed 11.1.4 Signage Audit Response 2020/22 Ongoing 11.1.5 Fords Road and Jas Ryan Road Sign 2020/23 Completed

9. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

Item No. and Subject

IC9.1/2020 Infrastructure Works Update Folder ID: 74750 Author: Jason Norman, Operations Manager Report Presenter: Jason Norman, Operations Manager

September 2020, Council received confirmation that is had been successful in its application for over $5m of Government Funding across multiple funding programs. The money, in addition to Council contributions and external funding combine in over $10m of infrastructure upgrades and will provide a significant boost to the local economy in addition to improving Council assets. Since these announcements, a combination of Council staff and contractors have commenced construction on Turretfield Road, Stonewell Road and Gerald Roberts Road and this report is to provide an update on the progress of these projects. Turretfield Road Turretfield Road is located just North of Rosedale and provides a direct link into the heart of the Southern Barossa Region and Eastern Gawler via Gomersal Road. The road significantly reduces travel time for local commuter, freight, and tourists in the area. Problem Being Addressed Prior to the works commencing, Turretfield Road was a 7m carriageway unsealed compacted rubble road. The existing unsealed road surface was creating several environmental and maintenance issues, including air pollution and a high degree of dust nuisance for local community, requiring regular maintenance grading by Council. The upgrade significantly minimises the dust and air pollution currently experienced by the residents. Along the length of Turretfield Road there are various roadside hazards located within the clear zone, such as large trees and sharp drop offs. The project proposes to install appropriate traffic control devices and roadside barriers to improve delineation and protect the road user. The upgrade provides a direct and strategic route for residents and visitors travelling between Tanunda, Seppeltsfield, Lyndoch, Rosedale and Gawler, which are popular tourist destinations and economic hubs in the region. Project update

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Construction of the full 3.15 kilometres of Turretfield Road commenced in late September with the road sealing completed on the 29th October. The upgrade works have increased the road formation width to 9.6 metres - with 3.3 metre sealed carriageway lane plus 1.0 metre sealed shoulder and 0.5 metre unsealed shoulder in both directions. The road pavement has been strengthened with an additional 300mm of material and a two coat spray seal as the wearing course. In locations where the site condition has not allowed widening due to the embankment cuttings or steep slopes, appropriate safety barriers or guideposts will be installed in the coming weeks. The project has generated significant economic development and delivered a road safety outcome to the wider Barossa Region which significantly reduces the risk of head-on and side-swipe road incidents. Scheduled completion date 27th November

Turretfield Road surface prepared and ready for sealing. Stonewell Road Stonewell Road is located just East of the town of Greenock and provides a direct link between Seppeltsfield Road and Sir Condor Laucke Way to the townships of Greenock and Nuriootpa. It currently acts as an alternate traffic route, bypassing the Way and Nuriootpa with latest traffic volumes indicating over 1000 vehicles using this road daily. Problem Being Addressed The road network in the Barossa region is subject to continuously increasing tourism and commercial traffic with destinations such as Seppeltsfield Winery and local agricultural businesses. Current traffic data (2019) shows visitation numbers of approximately 200,000 per year, including 7.5% of commercial vehicles with further growth expected. The tourist traffic combined with the local commuter and freight movements are affecting the existing road related infrastructure. Based on observations from Council staff and local community, it’s understood that there is a high number of cycling activities on Stonewell Road and surrounding road network during the warming seasons. Cycle Tourism has been rapidly growing in popularity in the Barossa region thanks to the benefits of Tour Down Under event and local Council’s continuous effort to plan and expand on-road bike path and off-road shared use paths. This would further encourage and attract local, interstate, and overseas cyclists to the region. At present, Stonewell Road does not have sufficient road width to provide a safe road environment for cyclists. In the recent years, Stonewell Road has become a collector road of the regional road network and used by local community, tourists and businesses. The existing road infrastructure required significant improvement, so it can facilitate current and future development and traffic demand. Project Update: Construction of the 2.5km of Stonewell Road from Sir Condor Laucke Road through to Seppeltsfield Road commenced early October. The current road pavement has been deep mixed using a stabilising machine followed by the addition of rubble pavement material. This construction method provides a strengthened road pavement and increases the road height to assist with surface water drainage. The upgrade works have increased the road formation width to 10 metres - with 3.3 metre sealed carriageway lane plus 1.2 metre sealed shoulder and 0.5 metre unsealed shoulder in both directions.

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Along with improving vehicular safety, the increased width will also provide a safer route for cyclists to travel on this road and provide a connection with the Seppeltsfield Road Bike Path that terminates at the intersection of Seppeltsfield Road and Stonewell Road. Scheduled completion date 4th December

Stonewell Road pavement construction and the freshy sealed Southern segment of the road. Gerald Roberts Road Gerald Roberts Road is a regionally significant road linking Seppeltsfield Road with Gomersal Road. With the recent sealing of Lyndoch Road, the pressure to seal this road is heightened as it will now become a logical link between the Hills, the Western Barossa and Kapunda. Problem being addressed Gerald Roberts Road had been identified in Council’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan for upgrade and was included in the 2019- 2023 Four Year Program however, Council was unable to fully fund the upgrade. It was identified that the Drought Communities Program funding could assist with a portion of the upgrade and enable future upgrade works to occur. Gerald Roberts Road in its current condition is an unsealed rubble road with a ford crossing that is subject to flooding during high rain fall events. Whilst the initial stage of the upgrade is to seal and improve the safety of the Northern 1.2km segment from Seppeltsfield Road, Council recently received $250,000 Bridge Renewal Grant funding that will see a newly constructed bridge at the ford crossing. With the proposed completion of these two projects in June of 2021, it will put Council in a position to apply for appropriate funding to complete the sealing of the remaining 3.7km of road. The sealing of this road compliments the upgrades of Lyndoch Road and Turretfied Road and provides an important tourism link from the to Seppeltsfield, Greenock and Kapunda to the further North. Project Update: Construction of the 1.2km segment of Gerald Roberts Road from Seppeltsfield Road commenced in September. Additional pavement material has been added, both horizontal and vertical alignments adjusted and the intersection upgrades at both Jenke and Seppeltsfield Road are now complete. The upgrade works have increased the road formation width to 9.0 metres - with a 3.3 metre sealed carriageway lane plus 1.0 metre sealed shoulder and 0.2 metre unsealed shoulder in both directions. Scheduled completion date 4th December

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A grader cutting the existing pavement on Gerald Roberts Road in preparation for additional material. IC9.2/2020 Response to IC11.4.2 Motion Without Notice – Noack Road Folder ID: 74750 Author: Jason Norman, Operations Manager Report Presenter: Jason Norman, Operations Manager

Noack Road, St Kitts runs northeast off St Kitts Road and provides access to four dwellings as well as the surrounding farming land. It has been divided into four segments under Light Regional Council’s asset management system with three out of the four segments being Class 4. The remaining segment North of Tablelands Road being Class 3.

Under Council’s classification, roads provide the following functions:

• Class 3 - All weather access to rural property dwellings • Class 4 - Formed roads providing access (not all weather) generally for primary industry.

The current classification of all segments of Noack Road are correct to the plan.

In previous years, Council has received requests from a resident to upgrade the Class 4 segment of Noack Road from Tablelands Road through to Dutton Road to Class 3. The reason for the upgrade is to provide a through road to the four properties to the North which would result in a reduced travel distance of 1.0km in comparison to the Class 3 route that is currently provided by Council. The estimated cost to upgrade this 2.2km section of road is $110,000.

In previous years, Council has only upgraded roads where grant funding or private contributions in addition to the asset renewal funds enables an upgrade to occur. It is highly unlikely that Noack Road would be suitable for any future grant funding or the resident would be willing to contribute to the $110,000 upgrade.

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As with similar requests that Council receive, the upgrade of Noack Road has been added to Councils Road Upgrade Register (Unsealed Roads) and will need to be assessed against similar upgrade requests such as Oaklynn Road, Parbs Road, Booker Road, Maryvale Creek Road, Fairlie Road etc. Councils Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan is currently under review and will capture how these upgrades are prioritised and funded into the future. Until this time, there are no plans within the current four-year capital program for the upgrade of Noack Road and Council will continue to maintain it under its current Class 4 classification.

The light blue line on the map above shows the current 3.2km road network providing access to properties North of Dutton Road. The yellow line represents the request from a resident for a $110,000 upgrade to create a shortened thoroughfare of 1.0km.

IC9.3/2020 Combatting Pests and Weeds in Drought Conditions – Biosecurity Enhancement for Wakefield and Light Councils Appendix Appendix IC9.3A – Final report Folder ID: 74750 Author: Andrew Philpott, Coordinator Horticulture and Biodiversity Report Presenter: Richard Dodson, General Manager Infrastructure and Environment

The following report summarises the undertaking and completion of a Commonwealth funded biosecurity support project undertaken by Wakefield (WRC) and Light (LRC) Regional Councils. Funding of $200,000 was provided by the Commonwealth to the Wakefield Regional Council in April

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2019 following an application by both Councils earlier that year. The project had the following elements:

➢ The management of selected pest plants and animals in the two Council areas;

➢ The grant funding was shared equally between Councils;

➢ The project was titled ‘Biosecurity Enhancement – Wakefield and Light’;

➢ The grant was designed to assist landholders with the management of selected pest plants and animals on both private and public land;

➢ The grant was designed to assist landholders who, at the time, were experiencing a period of prolonged drought where stock feed was in short supply and to support landholders who were resource limited;

➢ Funding from the grant allowed for the employment of a part time Project Manager to oversee the expenditure of the grant and to liaise with interested landholders;

➢ The Project Manager, Mr Ryan Wood reported to a Project Steering Group comprised of officers from WRC, LRC and Natural Resources (Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges);

➢ The grant was initially provided for a one-year period however in order to deliver a better outcome for the control of pest plants over different seasons an extension of six months was sought and subsequently granted.

The grant was used for both public (mostly roadside verges) and private land. The following outcomes were achieved across the two Council areas:

Public Lands Works

Control of; Silver Leaf Nightshade ‘Weed of National Signifcance’ (WoNS), African Boxthorn (WoNS), Fountain Grass (WoNS), Innocent Weed, Olives, Wild Artichoke, Prickly Pear, Bridal Creeper, Horehound, Boneseed, Fleabane, Dog Rose & Caltrop.

Approximately 70 kms of roadside cleared of Silver Leaf Nightshade.

Approximately 30 kms of roadside cleared of African Boxthorn.

Approximately 5 kms of roadside cleared of Fountain Grass.

Approximately 2km of roadside cleared of a thick infestation of Olives, with additional 15km of light infestations of Olives.

Trials were undertaken on Prickly Pear with 4 different methods taken to kill the infestations. The trial included utilising biological control methods, comparing injection of registered herbicides Deconate & Glyphosate, as well as over-spraying herbicides of Grazon Xtra and Glyphosate.

Roads targetted in LRC included:

ROSEWORTHY – Best Road, Thiele Hwy, Argent Road, Leitch Road, Hahesy Circuit DAVEYSTON to FREELING along Daveyston Road FREELING to TEMPLERS along Templers Road TEMPLERS to WASLEYS – along Wasleys Road to Pritchard Road, LINWOOD – Ayliffes Road, Christian Road, Bald Road, EBENEZER / ST KITTS – Tableland Road, Dutton Road, Roehr Road KAPUNDA – Clare Road, Oakridge Road; Thiele Hwy; Truro Road HEWETT – Kingfisher Road NAIN – Quarry Road; ROWLAND FLAT – Koch Road; MARANANGA – Nitschke Road.

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Private Lands Works

Approximately 60 kms of watercourses cleared of Wild Artichoke.

A Herbicide / chemical rebate was provided to farmers to assist with their on-farm pest plant control works.

As a result of the dry conditions throughout late spring-early summer at the end of 2019, weeds did not germinate for control until late February 2020. It was decided to divide the program into two rounds for the rebates to be distributed, with a Summer Weed control and a Winter Weed control.

In the first round, summer weeds, 22 landowners were assisted, 13 in Wakefield Regional Council and 9 landowners in the Light Council. The summer round resulted in the control of Silver leaf nightshade, Caltrop, Innocent Weed & Prickly Pear.

Landowners in Wakefield Council located in; Hoyleton, Pinery, Balaklava, Hart, Kybunga, Barunga Gap, Blyth, Brinkworth & Snowtown, with Light Council landowners located in Freeling, Greenock, Nuriootpa, Kapunda and Angaston.

In the second round, winter weeds, 28 landowners were assisted, 15 in Wakefield Regional Council and 13 in the Light Regional Council. The winter round resulted in the control of Wild Artichoke, African Boxthorn, Horehound, Bridal Creeper & Boneseed.

Photos & Spraying records were taken before and after treatments by Project manager, landowners, and contractors, to ensure works were completed as intended.

An autumn and spring distribution of fox bait was carried out in both Councils areas overseen by now Landscape SA.

Autumn distribution in the Wakefield Regional Council - 4330 fox baits distributed. 52 landowners in Wakefield Regional Council, value of $ 4670 in rebates provided.

Spring distribution - 1100 fox baits distributed to 10 landowners in the Light Regional Council, value of $760 in rebates provided.

Other outcomes for the project:

2 Heavy Boxthorn Pullers were purchased from PJ Green Agricultural Engineers to the value of $8,160.00. A boxthorn puller will be held by each Council and will continue to provide a benefit to each council as well as landowners which can be loaned out for them to use to remove African boxthorns, Olives, etc.

Overall, this has been a successful project which has assisted many landholders who have had historical pest plant problems. It has also greatly assisted both Councils in maintaining an ongoing pest plant control program on roadsides and other public spaces. IC9.4/2020 Clonlea Park Dog Park File: 24346 Author: Megan Renzella, Property & Facilities Manager Report Presenter: Megan Renzella, Property & Facilities Manager

In 2018, the developed a Dog Park Facility at Clonlea Reserve near the border with the Light Regional Council and its suburb of Hewett.

Dog Park Facility was completed in September 2018 in conjunction with a fitness trail, BBQ's and shelters.

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Given its proximity to Hewett and the likelihood of its use by residents of that suburb, Light Regional Council agreed to contribute funding towards the maintenance of the Dog Park Facility. Details of the initial proposal went before the Council for consideration prior to signing of the agreement by the delegated officers.

The contribution of funding is towards the operational cost for maintenance only and does not include a contribution to the capital costs for the project.

The agreement included an initial term with a one renewal. The payment of $6,500 plus cpi was established taking the average of two modelling approaches and an estimated annual operating expense of $27,700.

• 25% based on Hewett being one of four suburbs that are adjacent the facility; • 22.3% the other based on the proportion of dog registrations within the four adjacent suburbs.

The renewal has been enacted and will expire 30 June 2022. Recommendation That the reports for information be received and the contents therein be noted by the Light Regional Council Infrastructure Committee.

10 REPORTS FOR DECISION

10.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NIL

10.2 GENERAL MANAGERS, BUSINESS & FINANCE, AND GOVERNANCE NIL

10.3 GENERAL MANAGER, STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT NIL

10.4 GENERAL MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

IC10.4.1/2020 Sheeting of Oaklynn Road Hamilton

Folder ID: 74750

Author: Richard Dodson, General Manager, Infrastructure & Environment

Report Presenter: Richard Dodson, General Manager, Infrastructure & Environment

Executive Summary

• In 2004 Council approved the development of a house at 320 Oaklynn Road Hamilton, a class 4 formed road; • Prior to issuing the approval for the development, the owner agreed in writing with Council that they did not wish for the road to be upgraded; • It was understood by the owner at the time that Council was under no obligation to construct or upgrade the road should it become impassable due to wear or seasonal conditions;

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• Over the period of 2004 to the time of sale in February 2020 Council did not have any enquiries regarding the condition of the road or access to the property due to the road being wet; • The property was sold in February 2020 and the new owners have been experiencing access problems to the property and have sought Councils assistance to sheet the road; and • Options for the new owners to consider to get the road to an all-weather standard.

Budget Impact Estimated Cost: $Nil to $80,000 Future ongoing operating costs: Road to be included in future maintenance schedules

Is this budgeted?

 No

Suggested Funding Source: The works can be funded by the residents, partly by Council or fully by Council. Where it is funded partly by Council it will be an in-kind contribution via plant and labour. If it is fully funded by Council there is no allocation in 2021-2021 budget for these works and additional funds would need to be brought into the budget.

Recommendation

That the Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council:

OPTION 1

1. Acknowledge the requests from the Hunt’s to have Oaklynn Road sheeted and advise them that Council will not fund an upgrade of the road unless a contribution for all or part of the works is provided.

OPTION 2

1. Support the sheeting of Oaklynn Road at Hamilton, on the basis that the property owners contribute an equal amount to the works with Council supplying the materials and undertaking the works; and 2. Advise the Hunt’s that Council is prepared to offer a repayment scheme for the contribution that can be linked to the property as a ‘rate debt’ and repaid over a 10 year period.

OPTION 3

1. Acknowledge that the property owners are the primary beneficiaries from a road upgrade and if all ratepayers contribute to an upgrade of a road then it should be done on a priority basis when funds become available; 2. Add Oaklynn Road to a list of unsealed road upgrades as part of the IAMP revision process; and 3. Give consideration to sheeting Oaklynn Road as part of the 2021-2025 4 Year Capital Works Program

Reasons for the decision

To provide safe access and egress to the residents at 320 Oaklynn Road Hamilton.

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Detailed Report Purpose

The purpose of this report is to acknowledge that a portion of Oaklynn Road leads to a residential building in a rural environment and is the only access to the Matthew & Chelsea Hunt’s property and that upgrading the road is a reasonable approach for Council to take.

Background

In 2003 Council received an application for a new dwelling at 320 Oaklynn Road, Hamilton. At the time Oaklynn Road from Hydedale Road to the west was a formed road but was not sheeted. The standard practice was for the applicant to upgrade the road however an agreement was reached, and the road was not upgraded.

The property was sold in early 2020 and the new owners are seeking a road that provides a higher level of service than when they inspected and purchased the property.

History

N/A

Discussion/Analysis

In 2003 a development application for a new home at 320 Oaklynn Road Hamilton was lodged with Council and in early 2004 was subsequently approved. During the assessment process for this application Council’s planning staff raised the issue of the 2km section of “Dry Weather Only” road with the applicant and advised that an upgrade would be required. The applicant was satisfied that the road provided access to the property but did not wish nor did they expect Council to upgrade the road to an all-weather standard.

This was clearly agreed to in writing between Council and the applicant and formed part of the approval process.

Council no longer allows development to occur unless the road is upgraded to a standard that allows access in all weather conditions.

However in February 2020 the original applicant placed the property onto the market and Matthew & Chelsea Hunt subsequently purchased the property.

While the property was purchased in the drier months of the year, the appropriate warning signs (DRY WEATHER ONLY) were placed such that the Hunt’s would have driven past them when inspecting the property. In addition they were also familiar with the area having lived there previously and knew of the original owner and the isolation that the property offered.

During the early Autumn/Winter rains in 2020 it became evident to the Hunt’s that Oaklynn Road was signposted as a Dry Weather Only road for a reason with the naturally formed road surface quickly becoming difficult to drive on. Subsequent approaches were made to Council for improvements to the road.

Following this Council provided a range of options to the Hunt’s that were consistent with how other residents who had found themselves in this situation. Those options were:

• Fully fund the upgrade of the road in accordance with Council’s Private Funding of Road Renewal or Upgrade Policy;

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• Come to an agreement with Council to contribute a portion of the upgrade costs; or

• Request that the road be placed on a list of proposed upgrades that would be funded at some time in the future.

These options are discussed below:

OPTION 1

Option 1 is Council’s baseline position for all new developments where unsuitable road or social infrastructure is in place and is more akin to residential developments. In rural developments such as this there is less engineering design required and most roads would follow the form of the existing road corridor and as such can be undertaken at a much lower cost. Based on Council’s existing resheeting rates these works would be in the vicinity of $80,000.

This option would see the road fully maintained by council at the completion of the works.

Given that the property has already been purchased and the cost of the road upgrade can now not be taken into consideration as a capital cost at the time of purchase, it is unlikely that the new owners would be able to afford or fund this.

OPTION 2

The new owners, with a young family, are consistently looking for the road to be upgraded sooner rather than later. Given that Option 1 is most likely to be financially unviable, Option 2 may better suit them. Option 2 offers the opportunity to them to pay for Council’s ‘out of pocket’ expenses such as rubble and contract carting with Council providing the plant, equipment and labour to deliver the works.

This option would see the road fully maintained by council at the completion of the works.

In addition, this option also ensures that Council keep a level of equity when managing upgrade works across the region and by the owners making a contribution this is achieved. Council may also wish to consider offering the contribution as a “rate debt” however this will require a further report to finalise.

OPTION 3

Option 3 is the less preferred option with the road simply being added to the Unsheeted Road Upgrade Register without any contribution towards the works by the new owners. That said there is no guarantee as to the timing of the works being undertaken with other similar roads that were requested remaining on that list for more than five years.

Consideration for the works would be given each year as the capital program is developed.

This option would see the road fully maintained by council at the completion of the works.

Conclusion

In considering all ratepayers, a contribution towards the materials required to sheet the road (Option 2) would be a reasonable compromise for Council to offer to the new property owners.

References

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Legislation

Local Government Act 1999

Council Policies

Private Funding of Road Renewal or Upgrade Policy

Strategic Plan

N/A IC10.4.2 Land Acquisition – East Terrace, Kapunda, and College Road, Roseworthy

Folder ID: 74750

Author: Renee Jericho, Property & Contracts Officer

Report Presenter: Megan Renzella, Property & Facilities Manager

Executive Summary

• Council is undertaking a $3.8 Million upgrade of East Terrace, Kapunda, and $1.2 Million upgrade of College Road, Roseworthy. • Land acquisition at several key locations is required for both projects. • Where possible, Council will seek to acquire land by agreement. • A Council resolution is required for use of Council’s common seal.

Budget Impact Estimated Cost: $100,000 Future ongoing operating costs: $NIL Is this budgeted?  Yes

Additional Comments (incl Labour Component if applicable):

Costs associated with the land acquisition will be attributed to the project.

Recommendation

That the Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council:

1) Endorse the acquisition of land pursuant to section 190 (or section 191 if necessary) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) for the upgrade of East Terrace, Kapunda, being a portion of the land contained in: a. Allotment 458 Filed Plan 176530 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5750 Folio 915; b. Allotment 92 Filed Plan 199322 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5750 Folio 912; c. Allotment 459 Filed Plan 176531 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5702 Folio 920; d. Allotment 2 Deposited Plan 22045 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5301 Folio 92; e. Allotment 125 Deposited Plan 21510 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5280 Folio 31;

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f. Allotment 2 Filed Plan 103999 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5140 Folio 676; and g. Piece 97 Filed Plan 214462 contained in Limited Certificate of Title Volume 5736 Folio 174. 2) Endorse the acquisition of land pursuant to section 190 (or section 191 if necessary) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) for the upgrade of College Road, Roseworthy, being a portion of the land contained in: a. Allotment 21 Deposited Plan 29328 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5419 Folio 827; b. Allotment 101 of Deposited Plan 47553 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5506 Folio 588; and c. Allotment 460 Filed Plan 174361 contain in Certificate of Title Volume 5672 Folio 383. 3) Authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 38 and section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) to sign and affix Council’s common seal to any documents deemed necessary to complete the land acquisition process.

Reasons for the decision

To acquire land for the purposes of road works.

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Detailed Report

Purpose

To obtain Council’s authorisation for the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to use the Council’s common seal on any documents deemed necessary to acquire land for the upgrade of East Terrace, Kapunda, and College Road, Roseworthy.

Council’s authorisation is required pursuant to the requirements of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA).

Section 38—The common seal (1) The common seal of a council must not be affixed to a document except to give effect to a resolution of the council. (2) The affixation of the common seal must be attested by the principal member of the council and the chief executive officer. (3) An apparently genuine document purporting to bear the common seal of a council and the signatures of the principal member of the council and the chief executive officer attesting the affixation of the seal will, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be taken to have been duly executed by the council.

Background

In October 2020, Council was successful in obtaining funding from the Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program to go towards a $3.8 Million upgrade of East Terrace, Kapunda, and $1.2 Million upgrade of College Road, Roseworthy.

Land acquisition at several key locations is required for road realignment, safety improvements, and stormwater works.

A council may acquire land by agreement under section 190 of the Local Government Act 1999. A council may acquire land compulsorily under section 191 of the Local Government Act 1999.

History

• 26 May 2020 Council Item IC 10.4.3/2020 Execution – Capital Road Works Funding Deeds • 24 March 2020 Council Item IC10.4.3/2020 Strategic Infrastructure Funding Plan 2020-2024

Discussion/Analysis

East Terrace, Kapunda

A concept plan of the East Terrace upgrade has identified several key locations where land acquisition may be required, being portions of the land contained in:

a) Allotment 458 Filed Plan 176530 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5750 Folio 915; b) Allotment 92 Filed Plan 199322 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5750 Folio 912; c) Allotment 459 Filed Plan 176531 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5702 Folio 920; d) Allotment 2 Deposited Plan 22045 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5301 Folio 92; e) Allotment 125 Deposited Plan 21510 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5280 Folio 31; f) Allotment 2 Filed Plan 103999 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5140 Folio 676; and g) Piece 97 Filed Plan 214462 contained in Limited Certificate of Title Volume 5736 Folio 174.

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The portions of land are required for relocation of the and East Terrace intersection, and road realignment and safety improvements along East Terrace and at the Perry Road and East Terrace intersection.

The exact areas of land required are subject to final design and surveying. Council staff and the Mayor have met with the affected landowners. Where possible, staff will endeavour to acquire the land by way of agreement for vesting and land division, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999 and Real Property Act 1886.

Some of the land is contained in a limited title, where the ownership needs to be determined. This portion of land may need to be compulsorily acquired, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Land Acquisition Act 1969.

College Road, Roseworthy

Council has identified three locations along College Road, Roseworthy, where land acquisition may be required, being portions of the land contained in:

a) Allotment 21 Deposited Plan 29328 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5419 Folio 827; b) Allotment 101 of Deposited Plan 47553 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 5506 Folio 588; and c) Allotment 460 Filed Plan 174361 contain in Certificate of Title Volume 5672 Folio 383.

In this instance, Council’s interest in the land will likely be acquired in the form of an easement for stormwater management. The exact areas of land required are subject to final design and surveying. Staff have made initial contact with the affected landowners. Where possible, staff will endeavour to acquire the interest in the land by agreement, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999 and Real Property Act 1886.

Conclusion

The acquisition of the land will enable the upgrade of the roads. Council’s common seal is required to facilitate the land acquisition process.

References

Legislation Local Government Act 1999 Real Property Act 1886 Land Acquisition Act 1969

Council Policies Nil

Strategic Plan Goal 1 Objective 1.2 Resolving the asset renewal gap to attain asset sustainability for agreed service levels Goal 1 Objective 1.4 Appropriate allocation of resources to areas of priority need

10.5 GENERAL MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NIL

11. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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11.1 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Rules per Regulations - • Questions and replies are not entered in the minute book unless expressly required by resolution. • No debate shall be allowed on any question or the reply to any question. • If required by the Chairman, such questions shall be put in writing. • The Chairman may direct that a reply be given at the next meeting.

11.2 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Rules per Regulations – • These questions must be in writing and given to the Chief Executive Officer five (5) clear days prior to the meeting. • Chief Executive Officer shall place these items in the agenda. • They shall be answered by the Chairman at the meeting. • Questions and replies shall be entered into the minute book.

11.3 NOTICE OF MOTION 11.4 MOTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Rules per Regulations • A member may bring forward a motion without notice and if required by the Chairman, put it in writing. • Before addressing the meeting, the member shall state the purpose of the motion. • A member cannot move more than one motion without notice on the same subject at any meeting.

12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

13. NEXT MEETING

14. CLOSURE

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