Redland Shire Council Council Shire Redland 04 05 Annual Report Annual AnnualAnnual 0404 0505 ReportReport Draft Redlands Planning Scheme completed and 2EDLANDS0LANNING3CHEME Succesful piloting exhibited; 6,500 %XHIBITIONVERSION # LOSIN DA G *ANUARY TE of ecoBiz program !PR IL submissions -AYORS 7HATISTHE2EDLANDS dialogue with stakeholders covering wide- 0LANNING3CHEME ranging views has taken place to ensure the )NTRODUCTION most inclusive planning results for the Shire. In this newsletter I encouraging savings By law, every Queensland Council must have a plan to show how it will manage sustainable am pleased to unveil 0LANNINGFORTHEFUTURE the draft Redlands )TSALLABOUTPEOPLE Planning Scheme for Completion of your consideration and Increased numbers of people living in the Shire comment. and their changing needs drive future land use &M^ I believe this newsletter is one of the most IGS important you will read. That’s because it provides what we consider to be a realistic and sustainable vision for the Shire’s growth in energy, waste and for the next 16 years. What are the Centre The draft plan has taken several years 5YIIRWPERH The draft Re to prepare and includes the views and dlands Plan $6.5 million road sc n considerations of many hundredsof heme) contains six cen stakeholders. t Major Centre Zone Much care has been taken to balance the D istrict Centre Zone Scheme changing needs of a fast growing and aging Neighbourho population with the protection of the Shire’s od C ent Local Centre Zone water by businesses important natural assets. SMBI Centre This draft plan should also be seen as part of Zone Point Lookout Ce region is growing at 1,000 people a week, or South East Queensland’s regional planning ntr 'SRXIRXW ;LEX WMRXLIFS\# 52,000 a year. This trend is set to continue and framework. Earlier this year, my Council construction program Wha by 2026 the region will have a population similar extended the planning horizon for the draft tdoeseach zo to that of Sydney today. planning scheme to more closely align to the E State Government plans. ach cen tre zone includ The State Government recently released its Draft concen Please take the time to get involved so we can trations of reta Regional Plan for public comment until the end entert il of February, with the finalised plan expectedby all ensure the Redlands has an exciting and ainment, cultural mixed use re June 2005. This plan shows how new residents prosperous future. sidential. prim b accommodated in the region. ary focus of econo comm unity interaction ll SouthEast the centre zones is we using internal an dpedestrian and cy What ty peofdev 97% completion resources of biggest capital FS\ program in Shire’s Won state and history national Australian Service Excellence Launched myServices awards for best portal to facilitate Rebuilt and customer service by a online customer recommissioned North government agency payments, searches Stradbroke Island Exceeded all and requests water treatment plant financial targets following a serious for maintaining fire in 2004 Conducted a financial health Shire-wide recycling campaign resulting in significant increases Provided training and in household employment skills recycling yield for more than 300 Conducted community participants in the consultation for Redlands Training 30 environmental, Catalyst programs Completed land infrastructure and management plans development projects for Flinders Beach and Orchard Beach Our Vision Our vision is to enhance Our Mission community lifestyle and the natural environment. Our mission, in partnership with our community, is to Our Values provide the best value in: We value continuous • Protection and improvement and ethics and maintenance of lifestyle are service-oriented. and natural environment • Leadership, planning and representation • Community and regulatory services • Infrastructure and facilities. Brisbane REDLAND SHIREHIRE Communications Objectives CITY OF MORETON BAY • To provide a complete and accurate record BRISBANE of Council’s performance for the 2004–05 financial year to the Redlands community • To appeal to all Council’s stakeholders Thorneside Wellington Point Peel Is. including ratepayers, residents, businesses, Birkdale Ormiston interest groups, news media, all levels of Capalaba government, staff and the wider general Alexandra Cleveland North Hills Stradbroke community. Island Thornlands • To detail in plain language how Council Sheldon Coochiemudlo Is. delivered the community’s priorities set out in Victoria Point the Corporate Plan 2002–06. Macleay Is. • To show Council’s commitment to the Mount Perulpa Is. highest levels of corporate governance, Cotton Redland Bay Lamb Is. including Triple Bottom Line reporting, CITY OF Karragarra Is. which integrates social, environmental and LOGAN economic performance. Russell Is. Logan • To review broadly what Council River set out to achieve in the financial year 2004–05 and beyond. CITY OF GOLD COAST Contents 02 04 06 07 08 12 About Five Years Mayor’s Message CEO’s Message Mayor and Executive Redland Shire at Redlands Councillors Leadership Group 39 45 51 68 68 69 Our Achievements Looking Forward Redland Water & Revenue Policy Borrowing Policy Community 2005–06 Waste Highlights Financial Report 2004–05 13 16 17 24 25 27 Who We Are Organisational Corporate Corporate Doing Business Report Cards Structure Governance Plan 2002–06 with Council INSIDE BACK 73 106 107 108 109 COVER Financial GRI Glossary Acronyms Index Contact Us Statements Content Index 02 About Redland Shire ...more to life, more to explore, more for business. Redland Shire in south-east Queensland Council is committed to attracting The Shire’s demographic profile over the combines quality living and working and supporting businesses that next 10 to 12 years is expected to reflect: environments. This is reinforced by a relaxed provide sustainable job growth and v a higher proportional increase in the coastal lifestyle, strong community values, complement the Redlands lifestyle 65+ age group, an increase in the 20–40 excellent transport links and outstanding and environmental advantages. year age group and a relative status quo cultural and natural attractions in mainland in the 0–20 age group In line with the new Shire branding, and island locations. a decrease in household occupancy Redlands on Moreton Bay continues v a decreasing level of household Ongoing population and business to offer More to life, More to explore v ownership growth since the Redland Shire Council and More for business. an increased number of households was formed in 1949 have not detracted v with one occupant, single parents and from the Shire’s easygoing pace. Likewise The changing couples without children. with its ready availability of land and water- based recreational opportunities, extensive face of Redland Shire The highest level of population increase education offerings, excellent healthcare The Redlands has maintained an annual is expected in Thornlands, Redland Bay, facilities and a burgeoning tourism industry. growth rate exceeding 2.3%. Wellington Point andVictoria Point. Just south-east of Brisbane, Redland Shire covers 537 square kilometres. It includes Cleveland, the civic centre, Capalaba, the main business/transport hub, March 2005 Projections hinterland areas such as Mount Cotton, the Southern Moreton Bay islands – Lamb, 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 Karragarra, Macleay, Coochiemudlo and Russell – and the prime visitor drawcard, Alexandra Hills 17,864 17,383 17,355 17,603 17,396 North Stradbroke Island. Birkdale 13,734 14,543 15,332 15,988 16,028 One of the seven fastest growing Capalaba 17,709 17,526 17,565 17,902 17,824 local government areas in south-east Cleveland 13,203 14,056 14,732 15,740 16,405 Queensland, the Shire’s population in Ormiston 5,209 5,849 6,365 7,074 7,417 June 2004 was estimated to be 127,777. RedlandBay 7,093 11,050 13,773 15,611 16,138 This is projected to increase at an annual Sheldon-Mt Cotton 4,457 5,263 7,620 9,261 10,313 rate of 1.6%, with a population of 176,025 Thorneside 3,488 3,516 3,655 3,920 4,129 anticipated by 2026. Thornlands 7,627 11,285 15,223 20,292 24,158 Victoria Point 12,184 14,107 15,491 16,492 16,851 ellington Point 8,582 10,569 11,675 12,554 13,060 Redland (S) Bal 6,102 6,953 7,469 8,143 8,715 Total 117,252 132,097 146,259 160,583 168,435 Source – Department of Local Government & Planning, Planning Information & Forecasting Unit (PIFU). ased on December 2003 revised projections and subject to review by PIFU in 2006. About Redland Shire 03 04 Five years at Redlands 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 Financial (CPI adjusted to current dollars) Economic Staff Infrastructure Five years at Redlands 05 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 Community Environment Redland Water and Waste 06 Mayor’s Message ...Key decisions take into account long–term sustainability issues. Once again it is my pleasure to introduce Redland I was particularly proud to introduce a Focus on the Economy Shire Council’s 2004–05 annual report and invite four-year financial management plan to cover you to review our performance. This report clearly the term of this Council. The first of its kind in A continuing longer term challenge for Council is to spells out our achievements for the community Council’s history, the plan further refined the make sure there are suitable employment areas to during this time – as well as looking ahead at our variable rating system. These changes ensure accommodate needed investment and employment. plan of action for the financial year 2005-06. greater fairness and equity when it comes to These must be achieved within the framework and constraints of the SEQ Regional Plan and our own Council’s focus this year has been to ratepayer contributions to community services draft Planning Scheme.