Regional Plan Was Approved by Council at Its Ordinary Meeting in Katherine on 29 July 2020

REGIONAL 2020/21 COUNCIL PLANREGIONAL ROPER GULF

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The Logo Workshop and Depot 63 Chardon Street Katherine NT 0850 The logo was developed from a concept created by Lainie Joy of Borroloola. Council Offices The five flowing figures have multiple Phone Fax meanings. They represent the five wards Barunga 08 8977 3200 08 8944 7059 in our Region (Never Never, Numbulwar Beswick 08 8977 2200 08 8975 4565 Numburindi, Nyirranggulung, South West Borroloola 08 8975 7700 08 8975 8762 Gulf and Yugul Mangi); the five main Bulman 08 8975 4189 08 8975 4753 rivers winding through our Region (the Jilkminggan 08 8977 3100 08 8975 4905 Limmen, McArthur, Robinson, Roper and Manyallaluk 08 8975 4091 N/A Rose Rivers); the low-lying hills that are Mataranka 08 8977 2300 08 8975 4608 visible on the horizon nearly everywhere in Ngukurr 08 8977 4601 08 8975 4658 the Roper Gulf Region and the Rainbow Serpent that underlies everything. The Numbulwar 08 8977 2101 08 8975 4673 colours are based on the different colours Urapunga 08 8977 4601 N/A of the soil, and the people co-existing in Other Locations the Roper Gulf Region. Badawarrka Mount Catt Baghetti Mulgan Barrapunta (Emu Springs) Nulawan (Nalawan) Boomerang Lagoon Numerloori Costello Daly Waters Robinson River Jodetluk (Gorge Camp) Gorpulyul Kewulyi Weemol Larrimah Werenbun Minyerri Mole Hill Momob

This Regional Plan was approved by Council at its Ordinary Meeting in Katherine on 29 July 2020. 2 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Acknowledgements

Our sincerest gratitude to all the residents and stakeholders of the Roper Gulf Region who took the time to speak to us and contribute valuable suggestions that will allow the Council to look for dynamic ways to improve on its delivery of services and programs in communities around the Region. We appreciate the ongoing support of the community-based staff who assisted with the consultation process that led to residents choosing the town priorities you see on page 56 of this plan. As we move into the 2020/2021 Financial Year, Elected Members, Members of Local Authorities and staff remain committed to the Council’s vision of “Sustainable, Viable and Vibrant”. The people who make up the Region are its most precious resource, so we offer our thanks for speaking up, getting involved and allowing their opinions to be heard.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 3 Acronyms and Definitions

AAC Alawa Aboriginal Corporation JCAC Jilkminggan Community Aboriginal Corporation AAI Alcohol Action Initiative KPI Key Performance Indicator ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics LA Local Authority AGD Department of Attorney-General (Commonwealth) LDM Local Decision Making AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs LWOP Leave without Pay BBRF Building Better Regions Fund MAC Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation CACP Community Aged Care Package MAM Minister for Arts and Museums CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority MAP Multi-Agency Partnership CDP Community Development Programme MARA Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association CEO Chief Executive Officer MOU Memorandum of Understanding CIG Capital Infrastructure Grant MRM CBT McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Community The term ‘Community’ refers to all groups of people Trust living in the Region, unless specifically stated otherwise NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme CS Community Safety NIAA National Indigenous Australians Agency CSC Council Services Coordinator NLC Northern Land Council DAGJ Department of Attorney-General and Justice NPO Not Permanently Occupied DBCDE Department of Broadband, Communication and the NQF National Quality Framework Digital Economy (Commonwealth) NSRF National Stronger Regions Fund DCA Department of Communications and the Arts NTCET Northern Territory Certificate of Education and (Commonwealth) Training DCM Department of Chief Minister NTEPA Northern Territory Environment Protection DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources Authority DET Department of Education and Training NTPFES Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency (Commonwealth) Services DLGHCD Department of Local Government, Housing and NTG Northern Territory Government Community Development OMC Ordinary Meeting of Council DIPL Department of Instratructure, Planning and Logistics PAWA Power and Water Corporation DoE Department of Education R&M Repair and maintenance DoH Department of Health R2R Roads to Recovery DPMC Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet RAF Regional Arts Funding (Commonwealth) REIF Regional Economic Infrastructure Fund DSS Department of Social Services (Commonwealth) RGRC Roper Gulf Regional Council DTBI Department of Trade, Business and Innovation RIBS Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Program DTSC Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture RSAS Remote School Attendance Strategy DWP Daly Waters Progress Association RTO Registered Training Organisation ELP Enterprise Learning Program RWMS Regional Waste Management Strategy EOI Expression of Interest S&R Sport and Recreation FG Federal Government SASO Senior Administration Support Officer FRRR Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal SHS Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation HMP Housing Maintenance Program SNP School Nutrition Program HR Human Resources SPG Special Purpose Grant IAN Indigenous Affairs Network TNT Tourism Northern Territory IAS Indigenous Advancement Strategy VOQ Visiting Officers’ Quarters IBP Indigenous Broadcasting Program WHS Work Health and Safety ICC Indigenous Coordination Centre Workshop Mechanical Workshop IPWEA Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia YMDAC Yugul Mangi Development Aboriginal Corporation ISRP Indigenous Sport and Recreation Project YS Youth Services ITEC ITEC Group is the name of the company IVMS In-Vehicle Monitoring System

4 | Roper Gulf Regional Council CONTENTS Mayor’s Message 6 Town Priorities 56 Chief Executive Officer’s Message 7 Barunga 58 About Our Council 10 Beswick (Wugularr) 60 Our Mission, Vision and Values 12 Borroloola 61 Roper Gulf Regional Council 13 Bulman and Weemol 63 Our Councillors 14 Daly Waters 66 Electoral Representation Review 15 Hodgson Downs/Minyerri 68 Governance Structure 16 Jilkminggan 69 Council Committees 18 Larrimah 71 Potential changes to administrative Manyallaluk 72 and regulatory frameworks 19 Mataranka (including Mulggan Camp) 74 Cooperative arrangements 19 Ngukurr 76 Council representation on external committees 20 Numbulwar 79 Planning Framework 21 Robinson River 81 About Our People 23 Urapunga 82 Staffing Plan 2020/2021 24 Outstations and Homelands 84 Function Framework 28 Budget 2020/2021 86 Grant Funded Projects 29 Service Delivery 32 Service Delivery by Location 34 Strategic Priorities 42 GOAL 1: Good Governance 43 GOAL 2: Strengthen Quality Of Life 47 GOAL 3: To Protect and Care For Our Physical Environment 50 GOAL 4: To Support Training and Employment In Remote Communities 54 Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 5 Mayor’s Message 2020/2021 is going to bring new and unprecedented Community Hub, and the Robinson River Oval challenges to Council as we try to navigate through upgrades in partnership with the Mungoorbada our “new normal” and recover from the effects Aboriginal Corporation and the Northern Territory of COVID-19. Council and staff are working Government. continuously to improve upon our current processes, ensuring that our service delivery to all communities In 2020/2021, we will work to develop our Strategic continues in a safe way in accordance with our Plan for the period of 2021-2024. This Strategic Plan COVID-19 Safety Plans and Business Continuity will ensure Roper Gulf Regional Council continues to Plan. move forward. Through these challenges, Council has remained I would like to acknowledge our Councillors, Local strong and steadfast in its commitment. Last year Authority Members, staff, residents and stakeholders brought about the completion of housing upgrades for their continuous hard work and dedication to to Mulggan Town Camp; the installation of Ngukurr everyone within the Roper Gulf region and their Oval Lights; the construction of multiple playgrounds valuable input into the development of this Regional for our youngest residents in various communities; Plan. Your continued support helps us to reach our and the development of some major projects that will goals for our communities to be sustainable, viable be delivered in 2020/2021. and vibrant. In the 2020/2021 financial year, Roper Gulf Regional Council’s focus will be to continue to deliver projects Judy MacFarlane that benefit our communities and their residents. Long awaited projects are scheduled to commence Mayor, Roper Gulf such as the Rocky Creek Bridge, the Mataranka Regional Council

6 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Chief Executive Officer’s Message Like all other local governments across the Members to make more informed decisions and country, Roper Gulf Regional Council finds itself in rationalise its long-term financial plan. Council is unprecedented operating conditions as we enter always disappointed with the continuing damage to the 2020/2021 Financial Year. The Coronavirus public property, and will work with Local Authorities to (COVID-19) pandemic that broke out globally in early build respect for our community leaders, and support 2020 has rapidly reshaped “business as usual” for them to address Council’s concern about damage to the organisation, with Commonwealth and Northern public assets. Territory Government restrictions taking the standard delivery of services and programs to our communities Council will continue to compete on the open out of our hands in many cases. Despite this hurdle, I market with private enterprise and non-government am incredibly proud of the way Elected Members and organisations, and undertake various Northern staff have risen to the challenge of ensuring the needs Territory Government contracts across the Roper Gulf of Council stakeholders continue to be met. region that will result in increased revenue and local jobs for local people. Outstations, CDP, Territory While the latter part of the 2019/2020 financial Housing, PowerWater Corporation and airstrip year undoubtedly threw up a number of unforeseen contracts have diminished greatly over time, and obstacles, Council has delivered some substantial Council needs to be strategic going forward to be the results across the Roper Gulf region over the past contractor of choice in these regional contacts. 12 months, and has realigned its business continuity strategy to allow growth and development to continue Last year’s change management process identified new ways we manage fleet and fuel, and Council is Judy MacFarlane into the coming year. already seeing the cost savings. Mayor, Roper Gulf Infrastructure Services and Planning Regional Council Council completed infrastructure projects valued at Corporate Services and Sustainability $10 million in 2019/2020, and expects to undertake The COVID-19 pandemic crisis caused us to think projects to a similar scale over the coming 12 months, about how we need to go beyond policy to support with some long-awaited projects scheduled for our employees. As we rebound from the crisis, focused construction. The Rocky Creek Bridge construction on our key strategic areas and our people, we will be phase was tendered in April 2020, and Council investing in technology to support the capture of looks forward to this $5.2m project being completed workplace analytics, ensuring we are on top of what before the coming wet season. The 2020 dry season is happening in real time and allowing us to respond should also deliver the much-anticipated Mataranka to the changing needs of our workforce. We will be Community Hub office upgrade. The current list introducing and prioritising our mandatory training of ovals projects will be completed this dry season schedules to support the employee experience and as well, with Council working with Mungoorbada our compliance within services and aligning our Aboriginal Corporation to upgrade the Robinson people policy framework to continue working within River Oval in partnership with the Northern Territory best practice in our industry. Our current and future Government. employees are key to our success in delivering our Council often reports on its $55M asset base and strategic goals, so a further streamlined recruitment spends approximately $1M annually on repairs and and attraction framework will be focused on building maintenance. Staff are working on Council’s long- our capability within our region. term asset management plan, that will allow Elected

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 7 Unlike other departments, the current crisis does not Implementing policies and procedural changes for affect the need for the finance department, nor does the new Local Government Act 2019 and its statutory it impact the goals that it needs to achieve during instruments, will be a focus of Council’s financial the 2020/2021 financial year. These goals centre management in 2020/2021 in addition to systems on the delivery of the audited financial statements process improvements (continual improvement) and for the year ended 30 June 2020, the preparation reporting improvements to Council to provide greater of the budget for 2021/2022, and the ongoing analytical information to support decision making. reporting to Council. These functions are dictated by legislation, with set dates for their completion, that Information technology is often forgotten about cannot be changed without amendments to the Local in a local government that is focussed on service Government Act 2008. delivery to ratepayers and the local communities and the maintenance of the infrastructure used to Deliverables Due Date support that service delivery. However, Information Annual Audited Financial 15 November 2020 Technology (IT) is the backbone that Council relies Statements on to be able to achieve its service delivery objectives. From the issuing of the rates notice, through the Annual Budget 30 June 2021 scheduling of maintenance of assets, to the reporting Reporting to Council, Monthly of annual results to Council, IT is now a critical factor Committees and Local Authorities in all operations. Council’s small IT team works with technology partners, primarily CouncilBiz and Reporting to Grant Funding Annually/Periodically bodies Telstra, to deliver IT services seamlessly to staff. It is important that Council’s IT is commensurate to our Reporting to Management Continually needs and supports service delivery on the ground. The finance department is committed to the delivery A major focus during 2020/21 will be to develop IT of these goals and has the resources available to strategic plans to ensure that this support is provided achieve these objectives. In addition to this, the well into the future. department would like to increase its capacity and The Corporate Information Services business unit capability over the next 12 months. commenced operations on 1 November 2019. The Goal Performance Indicator first tasking for the unit is the immediate review and overhaul of Council’s corporate information Training in Technology One Attendance of 4 accounting software system training sessions system. The system has been reviewed by way of (each Finance Staff) consultation with business units and stakeholders, Completion of and a detailed project plan for overhauling Council’s Continued Professional minimum one post corporate information system and processes has graduate module been developed so as to meet its current and future Development (CPA/MBA/Graduate Certificate) operational requirements and compliance with applicable law. Minimum four weeks undertaking another Cross Training council role either in Council’s Community Development Programme finance or another (CDP) will continue to provide quality service delivery department of the program to our participants on community. We continue to work closely with the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Department of Human Services and our stakeholders on the ground to ensure there are no impacts to income support payments to

8 | Roper Gulf Regional Council community participants and we are also supporting Health was used to upgrade aged care facilities in local employers to fill local jobs and provide on-going Mataranka, Ngukurr and Numbulwar to allow for the mentoring support to those in employment. Post funding to be used immediately and to ensure that COVID-19, Council envisages that we will be able to the additional service delivery and safety standards recommence with mutual obligation group activities were met and that aged care clients received the and provide the training that was previously locked appropriate services to meet their requirements. in for participants, which will assist with outstanding local projects that have been identified through Effective service delivery remains a core focus for community consultation. Council and as such even with the current biosecurity restrictions that have been put in place, it has been Community Services and Engagement pleasing to see our communities continuing to actively engage in their local town priority meetings For Community Services and Engagement the this year. Significant reorganisation of delivery Regional Plan 2020/21 continues to focus strongly systems was undertaken to meet the challenges on delivering regular and appropriate services within faced in maintaining essential service delivery within our many communities. A key focus for Council has communities under the threat of the spread of been developing a reliable and affordable aged care coronavirus and biosecurity travel restrictions. service within the region to support the elderly and allow them to remain within and connected to their What 2020/21 looks like for the Roper Gulf region communities. To this end, Council has successfully in terms of ongoing restrictions on travel, public secured significant additional operational funding gatherings and non-essential services remains to deliver a range of Aged Care services across to be seen, and in commending this report, I the Region. This has seen a refocus of proposed reaffirm Council’s commitment to work closely with infrastructure spending for aged care services to meet stakeholders to ensure our 201,000 square kilometres the requirement for more stringent service and safety local government area remains sustainable, viable standards and to better deliver specific functions and vibrant for those who call it home. across a broader area of the Region. Council will continue its planning and development towards the establishment of a dedicated aged and Phillip Luck disability respite care centre in Mataranka, however while the design for this new facility was commenced, Chief Exectuive Officer, suitable land is yet to be identified. Alternative aged Roper Gulf Regional Council care upgrade works using funding secured through a grant from the Commonwealth Department of

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 9 ABOUT OUR COUNCIL

10 | Roper Gulf Regional Council elcome to the Roper Gulf Region, Wa vast and spectacular landscape covering more than 201,000 square kilometres of the remote Top End.

Roper Gulf Regional Council has developed its 2020/2021 Regional Plan, with Elected Members, Local Authorities, staff, residents and stakeholders. The Regional Plan is an annual requirement under the Local Government Act 2008. Endorsed by the current Council, the plan outlines a 12 month operational direction that delivers on the following key strategic focus areas: • Strong leadership through good governance, corporate planning and operational support; • Protection and care of the Roper Gulf Region’s environment; • Safe, strong and vibrant communities; and • Support of employment, training and economic development. All planning and decision making to be undertaken by the Council during the 2020/2021 Financial Year will arise from these focus areas, and as such are the foundation of the Regional Plan. Central to the operations of staff and Elected Members are the Council’s organisational structure, service delivery methods, financial planning and budgets, that are outlined within this document. Town priorities for the 15 towns and their communities within the region have been developed in collaboration with Elected Members, Local Authority Appointed Members, staff, residents and stakeholders. These specific priority projects are detailed on page 56.

Regional Plan 2019/20 | 11 Our Mission, Vision And Values

Our Vision Our Mission Our Values Sustainable Working as one Honesty Viable towards a better future Equality through effective use of Vibrant Accountability all resources Respect Trust

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL 12 | Roper Gulf Regional Council WEST ARNHEM REGIONAL COUNCIL EAST ARNHEM DARWIN REGIONAL COUNCIL JABIRU

Bulman PINE CREEK Weemol NYIRRANGGULUNG KATHERINE WARD ROPER GULF Manyallaluk (Eva Valley) REGIONAL COUNCIL Numbulwar WA NT Barunga Katherine NUMBULWAR DALY WATERS NUMBURINDI KATHERINE Beswick Ngukurr TOWN COUNCIL Urapunga WARD Jilkminggan Mataranka QLD YUGUL MANGI Minyerri/ WARD RENNER Hodgson Downs SPRINGS Larrimah

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BARKLY REGIONAL COUNCIL ALICE SPRINGS

Roper Gulf Regional Council Roper Gulf Regional Council delivers a wide range More than 700 kilometres of coastline runs along of municipal and community services and programs the eastern edge of the Local Government Area, within one of the most spectacular and remote areas characterised by stunning beaches, mangrove of the Northern Territory. swamps, river deltas, low coastal sea cliffs and islands. The Council’s area spans over 201,000 square kilometres – almost three times the size of Tasmania Roper Gulf Shire Council was formed 1 July 2008 – making Council’s operational footprint the fourth from the amalgamation of a number of smaller largest in the Northern Territory. The regional Community Councils and previously unincorporated boundary runs from the southern side of the Kakadu land. The organisation was renamed Roper Gulf escarpment to the northern edge of the Barkly Regional Council in January 2014. Tablelands, and from the western fringe of the Stuart Highway to the Gulf of Carpentaria and Queensland The latest Census data from 2016 indicates 6,505 border. people live within the Roper Gulf regional boundary, with a median age of just 26. Of this population

This vast area is rich in biodiversity and boasts areas base, more than 42 per cent reside in the three largest ABOUT OUR COUNCIL of tropical savannah, dry grasslands and open towns of Ngukurr, Numbulwar and Borroloola, giving forest, with iron-rich eroded sandstone escarpments, the overall area an extremely low population density limestone outcrops and low mesas dominating the of one person per 30 square kilometres. landscape. Almost 80 per cent of people living within the The Roper Gulf region is dissected by large, ancient Council’s Local Government Area identify as river systems including the Roper, Rose, McArthur, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with 48.6 per Robinson and Limmen Rivers. The combined annual cent speaking Roper Valley Kriol at home. average flow of these rivers is 11,750 gigalitres, that is the equivalent of approximately 23 Sydney Harbours’ worth of water. The Katherine, Edith, Fergusson, East Alligator and King rivers also have their headwaters within the Roper Gulf region.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 13 Our Councillors

Mayor Deputy Mayor Judy MacFarlane Helen Lee Never Never Ward Nyirranggulung Ward

Nyirranggulung Ward South West Gulf Ward

Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Selina Ashley Deanna Kennedy Samuel Evans Don Garner Marlene Karkadoo

Yugul Mangi Ward Numbulwar Numburindi Ward Never Never Ward

Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Owen Turner Edwin David Annabelle Ossie Nunggumajbarr Murrungun Daylight Daylight

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL 14 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Electoral Representation Review Council is required to undertake an electoral review to As such, the Council elected in August 2017 Northern ensure the most effective electoral representation for Territory Local Government election comprised of 13 the Local Government Area of the Council. This review Elected Members, two of whom were voted in to the is to ensure the fairness and effectiveness of electoral respective roles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Since representation in the five Wards that make up the 2017, Council has been comprised of 13 Elected Council’s Local Government Area. Members. A review conducted in December 2014 and The existing boundaries of the Wards within the recommended that a second Elected Member for Council’s Local Government Area were gazetted the Numbulwar Numburindi Ward would best reflect in 2008 and were recommended to not be altered the increasing population of the region, as well as following the review. maintain the desirability of keeping the number of electors per Elected Member for each Ward as close The Council will complete another review of its to practicably equal. In April 2017, the Minister for electoral representation in accordance with the Local Housing and Community Development approved Government Act 2008, prior to the expiry of its current Council’s recommendation to appoint a second term of office in 2021. Elected Member to the Ward.

Table 1: Electoral representation of Roper Gulf Regional Council Wards

Number of Electors on roll Electors per Elected Member Ward Elected Members as of May 22, 2017 (a) as of May 22, 2019 Never Never 3 820 273 Numbulwar Numburindi 2 501 250 Nyirranggulung 3 911 304 South West 3 987 329 Yugul Mangi 2 766 383 TOTAL 13 3985 (a) - Source: Northern Territory Electoral Commission. ABOUT OUR COUNCIL

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 15 Governance Structure

COUNCIL Local Authority Members by Ward Number of Roper Gulf Regional Council comprises 13 Elected Location Members, elected on August 26, 2017 through a Appointed Members Northern Territory Local Government election and Barunga 8 subsequent by-elections, which will govern until Beswick 6 August 2021. Borroloola 8 Bulman 6 Ordinary Meeting of Council schedule The Council meets seven times a year, with meetings Hodgson Downs 7 held in Katherine and other communities within Jilkminggan 6 the Roper Gulf region. A full schedule of Ordinary Manyallaluk 6 Meetings of Council for the 2020/2021 Financial Mataranka 7 Year can be found at www.ropergulf.nt.gov.au. Ngukurr 6 Meeting attendance Numbulwar 7 Ordinary Meetings of Council are open to the public, Robinson River 10 and all residents and stakeholders are welcome to Urapunga 6 attend Council meetings and ask questions at the meeting. Please note that some parts of the meetings The Council also provides administrative support to may be deemed confidential under Local Government biannual consultative meetings with the residents of Act 2008, section 65(2) and Local Government Daly Waters and Larrimah. (Administration) Regulations 2008 Regulation 9. Local Authority Meeting schedule The Council is unable to arrange permits for those wishing to attend meetings scheduled on Aboriginal Local Authorities are scheduled to meet a minimum of Land. Permits for travelling across Aboriginal Land four times per year. A full schedule of Local Authority must be obtained from the Northern Land Council. meeting dates and locations can be found at www.ropergulf.nt.gov.au. Formal deputations to the Council Decisions and recommendations of Local Authorities The Council accepts formal deputations at Ordinary are publicly available on the website, and are Meetings of Council from residents, Local Authorities presented to the Council for ratification in Ward and other stakeholders to allow them to express a reports. point of view, or raise an issue pertinent to the Roper Gulf region. Residents also have the ability to raise Role of Local Authorities issues directly with their respective Elected Members. The role of the Local Authorities in the Roper Gulf region is to: LOCAL AUTHORITIES • provide advice to the Council on service delivery The Roper Gulf region has 12 Local Authorities. plans, including infrastructure requirements for Members of each Local Authority are appointed by communities and associated outstations, or the Council in accordance with Local Government local Region or wards, and to contribute to the Act 2008, section 53(B) and Local Government development of Regional Business Plans; Ministerial Guideline 8. The Council encourages the • alert and advise the Council on new and emerging membership of each Local Authority to include two issues within the scope of Council activities; (2) youth.

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL 16 | Roper Gulf Regional Council • advise on specific Council, community and social Meeting attendance projects that impact on the community or region; Local Authority Meetings are open to the public, and • advise and support Council staff in the local the Council encourages all residents and stakeholders implementation of the Regional Business Plan, to attend meetings and ask questions. particularly in the area of cross-cultural best practice in governance and service delivery; and Below is an illustration showing the operational connection between the Council, Local Authorities, • respond to identified community needs, if residents of each Ward and the Chief Executive appropriate, by participating and organising Officer. activities such as community events, youth, community safety, housing advice and community planning and infrastructure development.

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Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 17 Council Committees Roper Gulf Regional Council currently has a Finance The Audit Committee is an advisory committee Committee, an Audit Committee, Community and does not have executive powers or authority Grants Committee and a Roads Committee. to implement actions in areas that management has responsibility, nor does it have any delegated Establishment of committees financial responsibility. The Audit Committee does not have any management functions and is therefore Under the provisions of the Local Government Act independent from the Council’s executive team. 2008, a Council can establish a committee which is assigned functions or an executive of advisory The current membership of the Audit Committee nature. The Act allows a committee to have a wide comprises: range of functions, and the members of a committee may include people who are not Elected Members or • Independent Chairperson Council staff. Any committee is subject to the control • Independent Member and direction of the Council. • 3 x Elected Members

Finance Committee Community Grants Committee The Council has established a Finance Committee to The Council has established a Community Grants assist in the oversight of the organisation’s finances Committee to act as the assessment panel for Roper and resources. Specifically, the committee reviews Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Program the financial management roles of the Council in the applications, and to make recommendations to the months that the Council does not meet. Council on awarding community grant funding to eligible individuals and organisations. The current membership of Finance Committee comprises: The current membership of the Committee comprises: • Mayor • Deputy Mayor • Mayor • 3 x Elected Members • Deputy Mayor • Independent Member • 3 x Elected Members The Finance Committee meets five times a year, on The Community Grants Committee meets two to alternate months to Ordinary Meetings of Council. three times a year. A full schedule of Finance Committee Meetings for the 2020/21 Financial Year can be found at www. Roads Committee ropergulf.nt.gov.au. The Roads Committee was established by Council to facilitate roads project development by reviewing Audit Committee all current and future proposed roads projects, and The Council has established the Audit Committee raising concerns and priorities to report to Council. pursuant to Regulation 10 (3) of the Local The current membership of the Committee Government (Accounting) Regulations 2008 so as comprises: to monitor compliance by the Council with proper standards of financial management and compliance • Mayor by the Council with these regulations and the • Deputy Mayor Accounting Standards. • 4 x Elected Members

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL 18 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Potential changes to administrative and regulatory frameworks The following have been identified as having • Development of the Council’s By-Laws the potential to influence or enhance Council’s • Continuing to refine the Risk Management Regulatory and Administrative Framework: Framework • Implementation of the Local Government Act • Ongoing reviews of policies 2019 and regulation being undertaken by the • Establishment of the Robinson River Local Department of Local Government, Housing and Authority to commence August 2020 Community Development

Cooperative arrangements The Council has a relationship with several parties to • Mimal Land Management Aboriginal improve service delivery outcomes for residents and Corporation ratepayers. The major parties are: • Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation • Alawa Aboriginal Corporation (delivers Core, (Robinson River) Community Night Patrol and Community • Northern Land Council Development services and programs on behalf • NT Police Fire and Emergency Services of the Council) (Community Safety Committees, Night Patrol, • ArtBack NT emergency management) • Big River Region Library Services Committee • Numburindi Aboriginal Corporation • Big Rivers Region Waste Management • Nyirrunggulung RISE Working Group • Royal Life Saving Australia • Binjari Community Aboriginal Corporation • Skinny Fish Music • Borroloola Gulf Show Society • Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting • CouncilBiz Association - TEABBA • Daly Waters Progress Association (community projects and services) • Djilpin Arts – Beswick • Jawoyn Association • Jilkminggan Community Aboriginal ABOUT OUR COUNCIL Corporation (property/community management at Jilkminggan) • Katherine Regional Arts • King Ash Bay Fishing Club • Local Government Association of the Northern Territory • Mabunji Aboriginal Corporation • Mataranka Better Half Club • Mataranka Sports, Fishing and Recreation Club • McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust • Millwarparra Aboriginal Corporation

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 19 • Urapunga Aboriginal Corporation • Yugul Mangi Development Aboriginal Corporation Council Representation on • Tennis Northern Territory External Committees • AFL Northern Territory The Council has approved representations on external • Basketball Northern Territory committees for: • Gymnastics Northern Territory • Chief Executive Officer is a representative to • Netball Northern Territory CouncilBiz; • Northern Territory Cricket • Chief Executive Officer is a representative for • Softball Northern Territory Big Rivers Regional Coordinator of the Northern • Corrugated Iron Youth Arts Territory Government; • SEDA – Sports Education Development Australia • Chief Executive Officer is its representative for the • Mission Australia Jawoyn LDM MAP Agreement; • Titjimbat (Teachabout Inc.) • General Manager of Infrastructure is a representative for the Council on the Tindal The Council also maintains strong links with Northern Mataranka-Daly Waters Water Advisory Territory Government agencies including: Committee; • Department of Chief Minister - Big Rivers Regional • General Manager of Infrastructure is a Coordination representative for Big Rivers Region Economic Development Committee; • Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development • General Manager of Infrastructure is a representative for Big Rivers Waste Management • Department of Business Trade and Innovation Working Group; • Department of Education • General Manager of Infrastructure is a • Department of Infrastructure, Planning and representative for Big Rivers Regional Roads Logistics Committee; • Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture • General Manager of Infrastructure is a • Department of Health representative on the Katherine Emergency Council would also like to acknowledge the strong Management Committee; relationships developed with the Commonwealth • General Manager of Infrastructure is a Government including: representative on LGANTS Environment, Transport and Infrastructure Working Group (ETIRG); • National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA); • General Manager of Community Services • Department of Health – Aged Care and National Engagement is a representative on LGANTS Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA); Community Services Working Group; • Department of Infrastructure. • General Manager of Community Services Council is also a member of the Northern Territory Engagement is a representative for Public Indigenous Business Network. Libraries Strategic Development Committee; • General Manager of Corporate Services Sustainablilty and Human Resources Manager are representatives on the LGANT Human Resources Reference Group. • General Manager of Corporate Services and Sustainability and the Finance Manager are representatives on the LGANT Finance Reference Group.

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL 20 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Planning Framework

Strategic Plan 2018/2021

Asset Long Term Strategies Long Term Priorities

Management Financial Community Opportunites

Plans Plan and Challenges

Annual Priorities and Projects Regional Plan Budget Service Provision

Divisional Plan Divisional Plan Divisional Plan

Activity Plan Activity Plan Activity Plan Activity Plan Activity Plan

Strategic Plan • a service delivery plan and town priorities; and The Council’s 2018/2021 Strategic Plan sets the • financial planning, including a Budget summary, vision, mission, goals, strategies and key performance Elected Member expenses, a long-term financial indicators of the Council. The plan sets the scene for plan, capital expenditure for the year, a fees and the Council’s strategic direction and priorities for charges schedule, and the rates declaration. the term of Council. The plan can be accessed on The plan is released for a 21-day period for public Council’s website. comment and must be adopted by the Council before July 31 for that Financial Year. Regional Plan The Regional Plan is an annual plan outlining how Divisional Plan

the Council will operate to achieve the strategic Divisional Plans relate to specific programs or focus ABOUT OUR COUNCIL objectives of the Council. It includes: areas within the Council. The Divisional Plans • the core operational resources required for the further elaborate the information contained within Financial Year; the Regional Plan and include information relating to how the Regional Plan will be delivered within • the governance structure, planning framework communities, as well as how each activity contributes and organisational structure, including a staffing to Council’s strategies. These plans are internal plan; documents.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 21 Activity Plans Weekly/Monthly Work Plans The Activity Plan is a project or program plan for each These detailed plans are task related. A manager activity prepared by each business unit. A manager facilitates the specific instructions for service delivery may have one or more activity plans that relate to at each service location detailing schedules, daily the activity accounts they manage, as well as other tasks and deadlines for completion. responsibilities relating to a Divisional Plan. These plans represent the Council-detailed footprint in each Reporting And Review location and include organisational charts, assets Each level of planning within the Council has its own lists, specific daily tasks and responsibilities. reporting and review timetable as outlined below:

Reporting/ Planning Level Life of Plan Reviewed Action Group Evaluation Strategic Plan 4 years Annual Report One year before Council end of life Regional Plan 1 year Quarterly to Council Quarterly to OMC CEO Divisional Plan 1 year Annually to CEO Quarterly to CEO General Managers Activity Plans 1 Year Quarterly to Senior Monthly Managers Leadership Team (SLT) Work Plans Weekly/monthly Weekly/monthly Monthly Coordinators/ Officers

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL 22 | Roper Gulf Regional Council ABOUT OUR PEOPLE About Our People

Roper Gulf Regional Council is the largest employer most Council positions (76.5%) will continue to be within the Region, providing casual and career based in remote communities during 2020/2021. opportunities for 278 staff across its Regional and The remaining 23.5% of management and support remote operations. The positions are currently a mix roles will be based in two purpose-built facilities in of full-time (54%), part-time (36%) and casual (10%) Katherine. A summary of the proposed distribution of roles. positions is outlined below.

As a leader in community-based employment and Location Total Workforce % training programs Council is also the largest local Katherine 23.5% employer of Indigenous staff, with just under 70% Barunga 6% of the current workforce identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Council has adopted a Beswick 9% special measures recruitment policy to support equal Borroloola 9% opportunities for Indigenous people, with some Bulman 5% advertised vacancies assigned a ‘designated position’ Manyallaluk 4% or ‘priority consideration/preference’ status. Jilkminggan 6% Demographic data from 2019/2020 shows a Mataranka 10% balanced gender ratio among Council employees, Ngukurr 12% with male staff making up a slighter higher proportion Numbulwar 12% of the workforce at 53%. The data also shows most Robinson River 1% Council employees fall within the 20 – 50 years age Urapunga 1% bracket (69%). Reflecting a strong local recruitment Werebun 1% focus, 97% of Council staff are hired from within the Binjari 2% Northern Territory. Outstations 2% Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to remote *total exceeds 100% due to rounding employment outcomes and local service provision,

Staffing Plan 2020/2021 Council directly employs a Chief Executive Officer The total budget for employee costs for 2020/2021 is and delegates responsibilities under the Act to carry $21.22M and includes: out the day to day functions of Council. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the employment • Remote area allowance, of staff, in accordance with the Staffing Plan as • Annual wage approved by Council. • Annual leave and long service leave The Staffing Plan for 2020/2021 provides for the • Superannuation employment of 367 staff members who operate under • Workers compensation the CEO’s direction and are divided into the four key • Any other additional allowances program areas of: In comparison to $19.46M that was initially budgeted • Chief Executive Officer for the financial year 2019/2020, there has been an • General Manager of Corporate Services and increase of 9.04%. It should be noted that short-term Sustainablity projects and vacancies may temporarily change the • General Manager of Community Services and actual number of full time employees at any given Engagement time during the Financial Year. • General Manager of Infrastructure Services and Planning

ABOUT OUR PEOPLE 24 | Roper Gulf Regional Council ABOUT OUR PEOPLE Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 25 Regional Plan 2020/2021 ABOUT OUR PEOPLE 26 Full Time Fixed Term Total Part Time Casual Employment Type Permanent Maximum Term Casual Employment Class Male Female Temporary Gender |Roper GulfRegional Council 30 58 34 27 64 18 12 6 6 - 1 Katherine Support Centre - WL 16 8 6 9 9 2 7 7 - - - Barunga (Bamyili) - WL 24 10 14 15 12 8 4 7 - 1 1 Beswick (Wugularr) - WL 14 14 25 8 11 9 6 3 5 5 - Borroloola - WL 14 8 6 6 3 5 7 7 - - - Bulman (Gulin Gulin) - WL 12 4 3 3 3 5 2 2 7 7 - Eva Valley (Manyallaluk) - WL 16 8 6 9 6 3 5 2 2 7 - Jilkminggan (Duck Creek) - WL 26 13 17 17 8 9 9 5 - - - Mataranka - WL 33 14 13 13 21 12 8 6 6 6 - Ngukurr - WL 22 34 10 21 12 12 8 4 4 9 - Numbulwar - WL 2 2 2 3 - - - - 1 1 1 Robinson River - WL 2 2 2 ------1 1 Urapunga (Ritarangu) - WL 2 2 3 - - - 1 1 1 1 1 Awumbunji - WL 144 128 147 272 89 28 28 97 97 57 1 Total 100% 54% 36% 36% 33% 53% 47% 10% 10% 21% 0% % Total Part Time Full Time Casual Employment Type Temporary Permanent Maximum Term Fixed Term Casual Employment Class Male Female Gender 30 58 34 27 64 18 12 6 6 - 1 Katherine Support Centre - WL 16 8 6 9 9 2 7 7 - - - Barunga (Bamyili) - WL 24 10 14 15 12 8 4 7 - 1 1 Beswick (Wugularr) - WL 14 14 25 8 11 9 6 3 5 5 - Borroloola - WL 14 8 6 6 3 5 7 7 - - - Bulman (Gulin Gulin) - WL 12 4 3 3 3 5 2 2 7 7 - Eva Valley (Manyallaluk) - WL 16 8 9 6 6 3 5 2 2 7 - Jilkminggan (Duck Creek) - WL 26 13 17 17 8 9 9 5 - - - Mataranka - WL 33 14 13 13 21 12 8 6 6 6 - Ngukurr - WL 22 34 10 21 12 12 8 4 4 9 - Numbulwar - WL 2 2 2 3 - - - - 1 1 1 Robinson River - WL 2 2 2 ------1 1 Urapunga (Ritarangu) - WL 2 2 3 - - - 1 1 1 1 1 Awumbunji - WL Regional Plan2020/2021 |27 144 128 147 272 89 28 28 97 97 57 1 Total

100%

54% 36% 36% 33% 53% 47% 10% 10% 21% 0% % ABOUT OUR PEOPLE OUR ABOUT Function Framework

Council Finance Committee Roads Committee Local Authorities Audit Committee Community Grants Committee Chief Executive Officer Advocacy Communication Strategic Management and Planning Governance Major Projects

Corporate Services and Sustainability Financial Management and Planning Corporate Information System Human Resource Management Community Development Programme

Community Services and Engagement Community Services Council Services Community Safety Animal Control and Management

Infrastructure Services and Planning Contract Management Project Management Waste Management and Compliance Fleet Management Asset Management Cemetery Management Parks, Gardens and Public Spaces

ABOUT OUR PEOPLE 28 | Roper Gulf Regional Council GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS Grant Funded Projects 2020/2021 Grant Amount Activity Location Project Sponsored by (GST Excl) 425 Borroloola Rocky Creek Bridge Department of $1,400,000 Infrastructure, Planning, and Logistics Department of $1,500,000 Infrastructure (Cth) Roads to Recovery McArthur River Mine $1,400,000 Community Benefits Trust

429 Weemol BBQ Area Department of Health $26,000 430 Mulgann Camp Playground Installation Department of Health $39,000 430 Ngukurr Playground Installation Department of Health $39,000 430 Robinson River Playground Installation Department of Health $39,000 431 Urapunga Town Establishment Department of Local $222,382 Project Government, Housing and Community Development 433 Mataranka Community Hub Department of Local $500,000 Project Government, Housing and Community Development 463 Ngukurr Sports Precinct Department of Tourism, $51,600 Masterplan Sport and Culture

GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS 30 | Roper Gulf Regional Council 480 Borroloola Multipurpose Courts Department of Tourism, $400,000 Upgrade Sport and Culture McArthur River Mine $1,500,000 Community Benefits Trust Department of $2,500,000 Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 485 Ngukurr Freight Hub Department of $1,000,000 Infrastructure, Planning, and Logistics Department of $499,750 Infrastructure (Cth) 490 Numbulwar Waste Management Department of $580,000 Facility Infrastructure, Planning, and Logistics 496 Numbulwar, Upgrades to Aged Department of Health $500,000 Ngukurr and Care Facilities (Cth) Mataranka 497 Borroloola and Ablutions Block Department of Local $200,000 Bulman Government, Housing and Community Development 499 Ngukurr Emergency Assembly Department of $500,000 Area Infrastructure, Planning, and Logistics GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 31 SERVICE DELIVERY he Council’s Local Government Area has been split Tinto three distinct management zones, that have been determined by proximity, logistics, accessibility, remoteness and population.

The Central Arnhem management zone is closest to the Council Administration Centre in Katherine and encompasses the towns of Barunga, Beswick, Bulman (including Weemol), Daly Waters, Jilkminggan, Larrimah, Manyallaluk and Minyerri. The Roper management zone incorporates the remote towns of Ngukurr, Numbulwar and Urapunga. Council has increased resources in this zone and has incorporated a Council Services Coordinator (CSC) for the town of Urapunga, allowing the Ngukurr CSC to focus on the large town of Ngukurr. The Gulf management zone incorporates Borroloola and Robinson River. This zone has been created to recognise the logistical challenges of the Gulf and the extension of Council’s business footprint in the zone over the next 12 months. The table on the following pages outline all the service delivery functions carried out in the management zones within the Roper Gulf Region by Council. The services outlined in this table are broken in to Core, Agency, Commercial and Other Services. These services are provided by Council to help maintain the functionality within the communities.

Service Delivery Model

WEST ARNHEM REGIONAL COUNCIL EAST ARNHEM REGIONAL COUNCIL

Weemol Bulman NYIRRANGGULUNG WARD

Manyallaluk (Eva Valley) CENTRAL Numbulwar Katherine Barunga ROPER ARNHEM NUMBULWAR

KATHERINE Beswick NUMBURINDI SERVICE DELIVERY TOWN COUNCIL Ngukurr Jilkminggan Urapunga WARD Mataranka YUGUL MANGI Minyerri WARD

Larrimah

NEVER NEVER Borroloola WARD GULF Daly Waters VICTORIA SOUTH WEST DALY WARD REGIONAL COUNCIL Robinson River

BARKLY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 33 Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun

CORE SERVICES Administration of Local Authorities, advisory bodies and management               committees • Ordinary Meetings of Council, Local Authority Meetings, Audit Committee Meetings, Finance Committee Meetings, community consultation meetings for town priorities • Administrative support for Elected Members, Local Authorities, Executive staff and Council committees • Training and development coordination for Elected Members and Local Authority Members • Coordination of legislative requirements, including reporting and planning • Coordination of Local Government elections Administration of local laws   • Control of animal management By-Laws, problem animals and mediation • Control of litter and garbage By-Laws Advocacy and representation on local and Regional issues               • Utilising Council profile and relationships to advocate for identified community, resident and stakeholder issues with Territory and Commonwealth Governments Asset Management            • Procurement, monitoring, repairs and maintenance of Council infrastructure, plant, equipment and fleet assets Civic events           • Coordination of in-community Australia Day and Anzac Day events • Promotional support of Council-endorsed festivals and events Control of litter and garbage By-Laws               • Utilising Council profile and relationships to advocate for identified community, resident and stakeholder issues with Territory and Commonwealth Governments Customer relationship management, including complaints and responses               • Delivered either in community through Council offices, or through the Council Administration Centre • Complaint management administered by Governance unit Library and cultural heritage services     • Operation of library infrastructure and services on behalf of the NT Library Lighting for public safety/street lighting            • Installation, repairs and maintenance of lighting in identified public spaces • Repairs and maintenance of street lighting on behalf of owner (PWC) Local road upgrade and management               • Repair, maintenance and upgrading of Council-controlled roads within Local Government Area

SERVICE DELIVERY SERVICE 34 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun

Administration Centre SERVICE DELIVERY • Complaint management administered by Governance unit Library and cultural heritage services     • Operation of library infrastructure and services on behalf of the NT Library Lighting for public safety/street lighting            • Installation, repairs and maintenance of lighting in identified public spaces • Repairs and maintenance of street lighting on behalf of owner (PWC) Local road upgrade and management               • Repair, maintenance and upgrading of Council-controlled roads within Local Government Area

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 35 Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun Maintenance and upkeep of parks, ovals and gardens            • Mowing, weed management, watering and maintenance of grassed areas • Cleaning, repair and maintenance of infrastructure (e.g. public toilets and seating) • Upgrades to identified infrastructure in parks, ovals and gardens (e.g. solar lighting, play equipment and barbecues) Maintenance and management of cemeteries            • Mowing and repair and maintenance of cemetery infrastructure • Grave excavations and burials (by request/fee for service) Public and corporate relations              • Delivered either in-community through Council offices, or through the Council Administration Centre • Media relations and corporate affairs administered by Office of the Chief Executive Officer Division Traffic Management                            • Provision of local traffic management systems, including speed bumps, wombat crossing and signage Training and employment of local people in Council operations           • Council commitment to, where possible, provide local solutions to recruiting needs • Provision of further upskilling and training to promote long-term employment within the Council Waste Management Services              • Operation of Waste Management Facilities and landfills • Rubbish collection Weeds control and fire hazard reduction in and around community areas            • Vegetation management, including weed and fuel reduction management

AGENCY SERVICES Centrelink Agency/Access Point         • Provision of in-community access to Centrelink services on behalf of DHS • Support eligible jobseekers to build skills Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)          • Provision of in-community assistance for frail, older residents to maintain independence and remain in their homes Community Night Patrol             • Vehicular and pedestrian patrols during set shift times • Providing assistance to residents to a place of safety within the community • Recording details on community issues and providing to emergency services and stakeholders

SERVICE DELIVERY SERVICE 36 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun Maintenance and upkeep of parks, ovals and gardens            • Mowing, weed management, watering and maintenance of grassed areas • Cleaning, repair and maintenance of infrastructure (e.g. public toilets and seating) • Upgrades to identified infrastructure in parks, ovals and gardens (e.g. solar lighting, play equipment and barbecues) Maintenance and management of cemeteries            • Mowing and repair and maintenance of cemetery infrastructure • Grave excavations and burials (by request/fee for service) Public and corporate relations              • Delivered either in-community through Council offices, or through the Council Administration Centre • Media relations and corporate affairs administered by Office of the Chief Executive Officer Division Traffic Management                            • Provision of local traffic management systems, including speed bumps, wombat crossing and signage Training and employment of local people in Council operations           • Council commitment to, where possible, provide local solutions to recruiting needs • Provision of further upskilling and training to promote long-term employment within the Council Waste Management Services              • Operation of Waste Management Facilities and landfills • Rubbish collection Weeds control and fire hazard reduction in and around community areas            • Vegetation management, including weed and fuel reduction management

AGENCY SERVICES Centrelink Agency/Access Point         • Provision of in-community access to Centrelink services on behalf of DHS

• Support eligible jobseekers to build skills SERVICE DELIVERY Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)          • Provision of in-community assistance for frail, older residents to maintain independence and remain in their homes Community Night Patrol             • Vehicular and pedestrian patrols during set shift times • Providing assistance to residents to a place of safety within the community • Recording details on community issues and providing to emergency services and stakeholders

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 37 Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun Crèche    • Provision of in-community educational programs to enhance learning and development of participating children National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)         • Provision of in-home assistance – including meal delivery, domestic assistance, social support and transport – for disabled clients on behalf of DoH Drug and Volatile Substances      • Provision of alcohol and other drug counselling interventions to individuals and their families, and facilitation of client management plans on behalf of NIAA Home Care Package Program         • Provision of in-community assistance residents with complex needs to allow them to remain in their homes longer, and have choice and flexibility in how care is provided Indigenous Aged Care and Employment Program        • Provision of in-community, culturally appropriate aged care services for Indigenous clients • Support to develop sustainable, highly-skilled Indigenous employment in aged care sector Indigenous Broadcasting Program      • Operation of in-community radio stations (four hours per day/five days per week) to provide local content and promote Council, community and stakeholder issues and events Indigenous Sport and Recreation Program          • Provision of daily activities to promote a healthy lifestyle, participation and the benefits of physical activity to Indigenous participants • Promotion of community ownership and management of sport and recreation activities Indigenous Youth Reconnect    • Provision of case management, support services and activities for youth up to 24 years who have been involved in the justice system or rehabilitation, or at-risk behaviours Outside School Hours Care   • Facilitation of sport and recreation activities for school-aged children to prevent at-risk behaviour and boredom through participation School Nutrition Program   • Provision of breakfast and lunch five days per week for participating children • Support for school attendance, educational outcomes and parental engagement Sport and Recreation Program          • Support to improve and sustain sporting opportunities and competitions in remote communities.

SERVICE DELIVERY SERVICE 38 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun Crèche    • Provision of in-community educational programs to enhance learning and development of participating children National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)         • Provision of in-home assistance – including meal delivery, domestic assistance, social support and transport – for disabled clients on behalf of DoH Drug and Volatile Substances      • Provision of alcohol and other drug counselling interventions to individuals and their families, and facilitation of client management plans on behalf of NIAA Home Care Package Program         • Provision of in-community assistance residents with complex needs to allow them to remain in their homes longer, and have choice and flexibility in how care is provided Indigenous Aged Care and Employment Program        • Provision of in-community, culturally appropriate aged care services for Indigenous clients • Support to develop sustainable, highly-skilled Indigenous employment in aged care sector Indigenous Broadcasting Program      • Operation of in-community radio stations (four hours per day/five days per week) to provide local content and promote Council, community and stakeholder issues and events Indigenous Sport and Recreation Program          • Provision of daily activities to promote a healthy lifestyle, participation and the benefits of physical activity to Indigenous participants • Promotion of community ownership and management of sport and recreation activities Indigenous Youth Reconnect    • Provision of case management, support services and activities for youth up to

24 years who have been involved in the justice system or rehabilitation, or at-risk SERVICE DELIVERY behaviours Outside School Hours Care   • Facilitation of sport and recreation activities for school-aged children to prevent at-risk behaviour and boredom through participation School Nutrition Program   • Provision of breakfast and lunch five days per week for participating children • Support for school attendance, educational outcomes and parental engagement Sport and Recreation Program          • Support to improve and sustain sporting opportunities and competitions in remote communities.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 39 Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun

COMMERCIAL SERVICES Airstrip maintenance and reporting         • Slashing of aerodrome and infrastructure maintenance • Appointment of Aerodrome Reporting Officers to inspect facilities on behalf of operator (Territory) • Providing after-hours emergency services access to aerodrome Australia Post         • In-community mail sorting and distribution Community Development Programme      • Facilitation of program on behalf of NIAA • Provision of community development projects that upskill participants and prepare them for employment Homeland (Outstation) Services             • Municipal service delivery of water, electrical and sewerage services Slashing Contract    • Slashing of public spaces (Larrimah and Daly Waters) and Crown Land (Mataranka) Territory Housing Contracts            • Administrative support for tenants on behalf of landlord (the Territory) • Repairs and maintenance on behalf of landlord (the Territory) Power Water Corporation – Essential Services Officer    • Operate and Maintain Power Water Facilities e.g. Electrical Generators, Sewer Ponds and Water Samples OTHER SERVICES Animal Health Program            • In-community vet visits, public education and awareness about responsible pet ownership Management and upkeep of swimming pool   • Operation and maintenance of facilities • Employment of pool supervisors and lifeguards

SERVICE DELIVERY SERVICE 40 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Service Delivery by Location Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Jilkminggan Manyallaluk Mataranka Ngukurr Numbulwar Binjari Daly Waters Larrimah Minyerri Robinson River Urapunga Badawarrka Baghetti Barrapunta Lagoon Boomerang Costello Camp) Jodetluk (Gorge Kewulyi Mole Hill Mount Catt Mulgan Camp Nulawan Nummerloori Werenbun

• Operation and maintenance of facilities SERVICE DELIVERY • Employment of pool supervisors and lifeguards

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 41 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES GOAL 1: Good Governance

Council provides strong leadership through robust governance, responsible financial management, strategic corporate planning and operational delivery

STRATEGIC FOCUS In 2020/2021 the Council will be addressing a number of important issues. These include: • Strengthening organisational leadership to realise the opportunities afforded through the organisational review conducted in April 2019. • Continue supporting local authorities to build their governance capacity, strengthen local decision making and community enhance engagement. • Implementing a strong decision making framework within the organisation that is strategically congruous. • Strengthening a range of compliance activities within the Council including a focus on organisational record keeping.

OUTCOMES STRATEGY ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE STRATEGY KPI 1.1 Council 1.1.1 Facilitate local decision Ensure opportunities for Local Authorities % of scheduled LA meetings decisions based making through Elected to contribute to Council decision making. held. on community Members, Local Authorities • Ensuring Community Priorities are # of matters referred to inclusion and and stakeholders. included in Regional Plan; consultation Local Authorities for • Refer relevant Council items to Local consultation. Authorities for comment prior to adoption. 1.1.2 Provide high-level High quality support is provided to Local # of subject matter reports support to Local Authorities Authorities to facilitate informed decision and papers. and ensure effective making. community engagement. • Timely provision of high quality Local Authority meeting agendas and minutes. Maximise Community Engagement # of notifications of Local through: Authority Meeting and • Providing opportunities for community Decisions. consultation; 1 Media Release per week. • Publicising news relating to the activities and actions within the Council through 3 Facebook posts per week, website publications and Social Media. (minimum).

1 Instagram post per week, STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (minimum). Advertise all Meetings. 1.1.3 Ensure community Community feedback is sought and Community Satisfaction feedback is incorporated into incorporated into Council decision making Survey completed in 13/15 Council decision making. by: Communities. • Undertake annual Community 4/4 Community Meetings Satisfaction Survey; held. • Undertake Community Meetings in Larrimah and Daly Waters communities; Town Priorities included in • Ensure Town Priorities are included in Local Authority Agendas. Regional Planning process. 1.1.4 Establish Local Review demand to establish Local # of signatures to petition Authorities in Daly Waters Authorities. establishment of Local and Larrimah and Robinson Authorities. River.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 43 OUTCOMES STRATEGY ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE STRATEGY KPI 1.2 Best-practice 1.2.1 Continual improvement Continue to build governance capacity in # Local Authority Members governance in the governance capacity elected members and appointed members engaged to improve by Elected of Elected Members and through ongoing training. attendance. Members, staff through ongoing • Development and implementation of # of training activities. Local Authority training and professional Elected and Appointed member training Members and development. plan; Council Staff • Improved participation in Local Authority meetings; • For Local Authority Members and support local leadership, community development and financial awareness. 1.2.2 Continued development Complete Policy review at least once during % Policies reviewed as and implementation of a Term of Council. scheduled. organisational policy that meets contemporary governance practice. 1.2.3 Strengthen Develop Managers and CSC Capabilities. Council Delegations register Organisational Leadership. is reviewed by Council. Create organisational culture. Operational delegations register is rolled out to staff.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC 44 | Roper Gulf Regional Council OUTCOMES STRATEGY ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE STRATEGY KPI 1.3 Quality 1.3.1 Recruit, develop and Implementation of HR Plan including: Reduction in staff turnover. people retain a workforce that is • Inductions and Orientations; Staff Satisfaction Survey resilient and able to deliver • Annual HR Roadshows; the strategic goals of resulting in >85% positive Council. • Biannual induction refreshers; feedback. • Online policy awareness and training; • Monthly toolbox talk topics for policy; • Annual revision of pay / employee compensation framework. Implement Performance Review Process % Annual Performance that ensures alignment with Organisational Reviews undertaken on time. Objectives. Performance management framework reviewed and improved by 30 September 2020. 1.3.2 Develop work Develop strategy for employer of choice Pay structures in conditions that meet staff including: accordance with and above expectations for work-life • Develop an integrated remuneration award. balance, and take into strategy, classification structure and job consideration behavioural evaluation system; trends and contemporary • Robust Roper staff health and wellbeing work ethics. initiatives. 1.3.3 Provide comprehensive Inductions for 2x Communities per year All new employees induction to all new staff, at minimum, HR inductions are done as completely inducted with including cross-cultural required and Cross Cultural training done HR,WHS and Cultural awareness training. annually at a minimum. Awareness within 3-6 months of commencement. 1.3.4 Strive to achieve best Work Health and Safety Coordinator to Loss Time Injury hours. practice in work, health and conduct regular reviews of Work Health Reduction in loss time hours safety. and Safety Matters and report to Council. is >5% per annum. 20% reduction in compensation claims from previous year. 1.4 Effective 1.4.1 Develop strong Develop a Community Engagement Delivery of Community Council partnerships with other Plan which is specific to communication, Engagement Plan. advocacy on tiers of Government and collaboration and coordination with priority issues other stakeholders through External and Internal Stakeholders. # of Advocacy matters in regular communication, CEO and Mayors report to collaboration and Council. coordination.

1.4.2 Advocate to other tiers To ensure Town Priorities are incorporated # of meetings and STRATEGIC PRIORITIES of Government and other into the RGRC Communication Strategy. correspondence with stakeholders on behalf of stakeholders in CEO report, communities in the Roper including Director activity. Gulf Local Government Area.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 45 OUTCOMES STRATEGY ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE STRATEGY KPI 1.5 1.5.1 Manage Council’s Develop Long Term Financial Plan Delivery of Long Term Organisational business based on incorporating long term asset plans, Financial Plan. sustainability sustainable financial, asset community plans to support Council’s through and operational strategies strategic objectives. Draft Asset Management responsible to increase opportunities Plan. financial for growth and reduce Regular Reporting to Finance Committee on Council’s Sustainability Ratio. Monthly reports to Council management inefficiencies. / Finance Committee to include ratios. Develop Strategic Investment Plan to Deliver Strategic Investment maximise returns on current strategic Plan to Council. investments. Complete Divisional Plans for all activities. Activity Plans for each business unit completed by 30 May annually. 1.5.2 Facilitate ongoing Provide at least one financial management # of Elected Members training for Elected Members training and development session to trained. on financial management Elected Members per Financial Year. within the scope of Local # of sessions held. Government. 1.5.3 Proactively manage Implement Organisational Risk Deliver Unqualified Audit the Council’s risks through Management Strategy through: Report. effective risk management • Review Risk Management Plan on regular and audit processes. Implement Internal Audit basis. Program. • Development and Implementation of Internal Audit Plan (against legislative and policy compliance). • Regular Financial Audits. 1.5.4 Develop and implement Develop Assets Management Plan for fleet, Plan is completed. a long-term asset plan for buildings and roads (10 year Capital Works Council infrastructure. Plan). 1.5.5 Utilise a community Development of Service Plan for each # of Service plans achieved. development approach location. to establish service plans 90% of Service Plans and infrastructure relating reviewed by 30 September. to demographics and community needs. 1.6 Innovative, 1.6.1 Develop an adaptable Create Communication Strategy part of, Yearly review of contemporary communications strategy and linked to Community Engagement Communications statistics communication that meets community Plan. and Engagement Plan. expectation and need, and reflects current trends in information delivery. 1.6.2 Improve Continued use of communication mediums # of opportunities identified communications on decisions to facilitate delivery of community and implemented. of Council that directly achievements and notices. impact communities. 1.7 Contribute 1.7.1 Influence governments Lobby for all Roper Gulf towns included Numbulwar area plans to improved planning mechanisms to in Northern Territory Government Remote recognised by the NT community overcome poor urban design Community Planning Scheme to have Planning scheme. planning and in communities. relevant Community Plans. design 31 December 2021. Develop Community Plans.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC 46 | Roper Gulf Regional Council GOAL 2: Strengthen Quality Of Life

Council provides safe, strong and vibrant communities through building participation, contributing to safe and harmonious communities, and promoting local economic development opportunities.

STRATEGIC FOCUS A key focus in this Plan is to continue to strongly advocate for quality services and infrastructure in our Towns. With renewed focus on community engagement, Council will continue to work with local communities to ensure that the services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. Other key initiatives include:

• Operational reviews of major agency service programs STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (including Aged Care and NDIS) to ensure continued operational viability and improvements to compliance and quality standards • Ongoing support of mentoring and training for local staff involved in service provision • Marketing campaign to promote Council services in community to maximise local participation • Development of Regional Community Safety Strategy

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 47 OUTCOMES STRATEGY ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE STRATEGY KPI 2.1 Work with 2.1.1 Ensure all Community Undertake an annual review of the Annual review of community and Service programs (Aged operational plans for agency services services undertaken stakeholders Care and Childcare and to ensure financial viability of Agency and findings presented to identify and Community Safety programs) Services. to Council. deliver services are appropriate, viable and that are accessible sustainable. 100% of Community and support the Service programmes wellbeing of break-even or provide community positive cash-flows to Council. Ensure high quality and compliant Quality and Community Service delivery in all Compliance Audit communities: results. • Reviewing service delivery and compliance in all sites; • Working closely with contracted providers to ensure positive outcomes for the Community. Maximise local community members # of local community capability to deliver Community Services people employed to by: deliver the Agency • Maximising local employment service. opportunities; Modules of cross- • Ensuring on-going support and training of local mentoring for local staff; community staff in 2 or • Maximising training opportunities for more job areas. local staff. # of participants in Agency Programs.

2.1.2 Undertake targeted Promote and market council services for # of participants communications and stakeholders. actively engaged consultation to increase number of marketing community awareness about, campaigns. and participation in, services provided by Council and Undertake annual Agency Service # of surveys conducted other stakeholders. satisfaction surveys. per Agency Service. Promote feedback mechanism. # of registered contacts per Agency Service. Develop marketing plan for Agency and Marketing Plan Commercial services. is developed and completed by December 2020. Report quarterly on the number of services engaged from marketing campaigns. 2.2 Increase public 2.2.1 Conduct regular Development of regular community safety # of safety audits safety through community safety audits audits on primary and secondary hotspots conducted for: environmental of primary and secondary program. • Black spots design and service hotspots in communities • Areas of danger delivery and act on audit recommendations. • Urban decay 2.2.2 Install lighting in Continue the ‘Light Up the Dark Spot # of lights installed identified public areas. Program’. in public places by location.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC 48 | Roper Gulf Regional Council OUTCOMES STRATEGY ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE STRATEGY KPI 2.2.3 Introduce technology to Identify and install the technology to Report on introduction reduce vandalism and graffiti reduce vandalism and graffiti in public of lights, CCTV, other of Council assets and public places. technologies, fences infrastructure. and security guards. Comparison of incidents from previous years to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of technology. 2.3 Vibrant, 2.3.1 Advocate to other tiers Communication Strategy to ensure # of grants applied for economically of Government, stakeholders positive engagement with key and total value. sustainable and financial partners on stakeholders. communities behalf of Council’s community members to improve remote Activity pursue grant and other funding % of successful grants. facilities and services. opportunities to support development of Town Priorities and Community Plans. 2.3.2 Actively promote Utilise communication mechanisms Audience engagement positive economic and social available to Council to promote positive statistics and report on stories from communities stories. growth trends. in the Roper Gulf Local Government Area. 2.3.3 Increase own-sourced Promote and increase Council own- Comparison of own- revenue to allow Council to sourced revenues through rates, grants, source revenue income fund more identified priority contracts an enterprise development. against previous year. projects. 2.3.4 Advocate for improved Engage with appropriate agency on high # of projects completed connectivity through priority infrastructure. against those listed in development of linear plan. infrastructure. 2.3.5 Develop Council’s ability Advocate for Government to fund purpose # of Government and capacity to successfully built infrastructure for Agency Programs. funded facilities deliver contract and agency developed for Agency services infrastructure on Services. behalf of Government. 2.3.6 Service delivery Develop service delivery plans and % increase of funding. improvements for Daly budgets to improve service delivery in Daly Waters, Larrimah, Minyerri, Waters, Larrimah, Minyerri, Robinson Robinson River and River and Urapunga. Urapunga. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 49 GOAL 3: To Protect and Care For Our Physical Environment

Council contributes to protecting the natural assets of the Roper Gulf Local Government Area through innovative animal health, waste management and recycling strategies, the development of green spaces and improved energy efficiency practices.

Strategic Focus Council recognises the importance of our physical environment for the health and wellbeing of its residents. This year will see a renewed focus on ensuring that energy and water efficiency strategies are incorporated into the Council’s activities and plans through a refresh of the Council’s Green Plan.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC 50 | Roper Gulf Regional Council ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES STRATEGY KPI STRATEGY 3.1 Council 3.1.1 Implement processes to Review and Refresh the Council’s Reduction and stabilisation decreases its improve energy efficiency and Green Plan. Including: of energy and water usage, carbon footprint decrease power and water • Develop and implement an proportionate to service consumption by Council energy efficiency program across delivery levels. undertaking regular energy organisation. audits of its operation and • Undertake regular energy audits of increasing the proportion its operation. of operations that rely on renewable energy sources. • Implement Water Wise program for Council facilities. 3.1.3 Advocate and manage for Continue to incorporate weed and Each community have initiatives that will protect the fire management in to Council’s up-to-date weed and fire natural resources of the Roper Operations. management plans. Gulf Region and reduce the negative impacts of potential Incorporate strategies to address # of strategies adopted to climate change. potential climate change into the deal with environmental Green Strategy and future planning. factors. 3.2 Contribute 3.2.1 Develop and implement a Implement the road and storm water Annual review by Roads to the protection long-term road and storm water drain audit in to the long term asset Committee. of the natural drainage maintenance plan for management plan. environment Council-managed roads. 3.2.2 Implement improved waste Develop Regional waste Obtain Environment management strategies that management strategy. Protection Authority licence incorporate resource recovery and approval for waste and ensure compliant Waste Develop for each location: management facilities in Management Facilities. • Landfill Operations Plan; Region. • Conceptual Site Models; • Environmental Risk Assessment; • Environmental Management Plan; • Environmental Monitoring Plan; • Emergency Response Plan; • Rehabilitation Plan. 3.2.3 Promote the benefit of Participate in the ‘Big Rivers Region # of strategies engaged to waste resource recovery. Waste Management Reference reuse and recycle. Group’. 3.2.4 Develop green spaces Introduce the service level for parks # of Service Plans reviewed. that improve public amenity and and gardens. advocate for the inclusion in urban development projects.

3.2.5 Continue to develop, Undertake Community Consultation Community Consultation STRATEGIC PRIORITIES implement and enforce litter as part of the final review of the Litter undertaken in each and waste By-Laws in all By-Laws. community. communities. Develop education program in # of Education events. anticipation to By Law introduction.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 51 ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES STRATEGY KPI STRATEGY 3.3 Improved 3.3.1 Delivery of Animal Control Continue program of Desexing % of male and female animal health Program in communities of animals and animal control animals desexed (total per in remote specified in Council’s annual measures. community). communities rates declaration and user- pays veterinary services for % of administered parasite other residents in the Local treatments. Government Area. # of animals treated. # of animals receiving parvovirus vaccination. # of consultations for diseased or injured animals. # of animals euthanised. # of houses effected by parvovirus in previous quarter. % of animals with BCS of 2 or less. % of animals with hair condition score of 4 or more. 3.3.2 Development and delivery Provide animal education and # of education awareness of targeted, educational awareness through conducting events >5 per annum. programs that engage school-based education programs stakeholders and advocate the and liaising with pet owners. # of educational resources whole-of-community benefits created. of responsible pet ownership # of households visited. and proactive animal health practices. # of stakeholder meetings attended. # of conferences attended. # of dog Bites recorded. # of complaints made to council. % of complaints investigated. # of communities with employed AMW. % days vet worked in community with AMW or local assistant. 3.3.3 Continue to develop, Undertake Community Consultation # of education awareness implement and enforce animal as part of the final review of the Roper events/submissions related control By-Laws. Gulf By-Laws. to animal management legislation. > 5 per annum. Develop education program in anticipation to By-Law introduction.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC 52 | Roper Gulf Regional Council ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES STRATEGY KPI STRATEGY 3.4 Build the 3.4.1 Continue to be actively Katherine and remote staff to be Review annual Local Area resilience of involved in disaster management engaged in local area emergency Management plan tabled at communities preparation, response and planning and implementation. LA and staff meetings. against recovery in the Roper Gulf Local emergencies Government Area. 3.4.2 Continue to represent Katherine and remote staff to be # of meetings attended by Council on the Katherine engaged in local area emergency RGRC. and Local Area Emergency planning and implementation. Management Committees. # of Local Authority Meetings attended by CSCs x location. 3.4.3 Developing infrastructure Include in the long term asset # of assets identified per to withstand extreme climatic management plan assets recognised location. events and emergencies. as resistant to extreme weather. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 53 GOAL 4: To Support Training and Employment in Remote Communities

Council engages stakeholders to identify and deliver training and employment opportunities in the Roper Gulf Local Government Area

STRATEGIC FOCUS In this Financial Year the Council will continue to focus on maximising employment opportunities for local residents. As the CDP service model changes there will be an increased focus on ensuring job placement opportunities within Council. Council will also be developing an Indigenous Workforce Development Plan that will consolidate and integrate the Council’s various employment and training initiatives.

ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES STRATEGY KPI STRATEGY 4.1 Local jobs for 4.1.1 Undertake targeted Develop Regional marketing campaign to # of bulletins provided to local people communications to increase promote employment opportunities. stakeholders is > 4 per stakeholder awareness of local annum. Council job opportunities. # of campaigns. 4.1.2 Identify and support Continue to identify and support # of new services. opportunities for service and opportunities for service growth resulting program growth that result in in additional jobs. % of locally-sourced increased job opportunities for staff as part of overall local people. workforce. 4.1.3 Advocate to Government Liaise with Regional partners to identify # of Regional training and other stakeholders local training opportunities to the Region events involved in. to provide training and and remote. employment opportunities for local people.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC 54 | Roper Gulf Regional Council 4.2 Increase 4.2.1 Continued delivery of Continued quality delivery of program Achieve minimum 75% community Community Development ensuring compliance/service delivery/data performance rating as based training Programme (CDP) to provide entry/appropriateness of activities/job determined by NIAA 2x programs that training and upskilling placements. PPR Reporting Periods. promote job opportunities for local readiness and life jobseekers. skills 4.2.2 Collaborate with Collaborate with stakeholders to provide Community consultation stakeholders to provide training training opportunities within Council by in all CDP delivery sites. opportunities in community developing host agreements with other Minimum 1 per quarter. development projects both CDP providers. within Council and as external placements. Develop positive relationships with potential hosting organisations to maximise opportunities of hosting arrangements.

Develop data bases of skills, qualifications, licences, and community priorities for meaningful training and completion of projects. 4.2.3 Collaborate with training Continue to work with RTO’s/stakeholders # of training workshops. providers and funding partners in providing quality/relevant training on STRATEGIC PRIORITIES to increase the number community. % of participants of in-community training attending. opportunities. 4.3 Generational 4.3.1 Provide engagement Incorporate engagement training and # of training events growth in training for, Elected Members, development into the annual training plan itemised attendance employment Local Authority Members and for Elected Members, Local Authority records. opportunities staff. Members and staff. 4.3.2 Develop Indigenous Develop and implement an Indigenous Workforce Development employment strategy, and Workforce Development Plan. Plan endorsed by Council career management and and reported against every mentoring strategies that six months. position Council as an employer of choice.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 55 TOWN PRIORITIES Town Priorities Each community within the Roper Gulf Region is unique. Town priorities give the members of these communities the opportunity to express what is important to them and the areas in which they would like to see improvement. Consultations with residents, stakeholders, Local Authorities, Elected Members and Council staff have ensured the listed priorities are up to date and relevant. The projects included on these town priority lists are not necessarily included in this year’s budget unless stated. The Council will be actively seeking funding for those priorities throughout the 2020/2021 Financial Year.

TOWN PRIORITIES Town priorities are divided into core services, agency services, contract services and other/advocacy to ensure easy delegation and management through the divisions structure once funding has been secured. CORE SERVICES Core services are those services defined by the Council in lieu of the Northern Territory legislation defining what a core Local Government service is. AGENCY SERVICES Agency services are services that the Council has agreed to deliver on behalf of other Government agencies on a fee-for-service basis. It is anticipated that these services would be fully funded by the relevant agency, and that funding would include a contribution to administrative costs and land lease arrangements associated with delivering these services. COMMERCIAL SERVICES Commercial services are similar to agency services, however, the intention is to make these contracts profitable by ensuring efficiencies are gained and maintained. These contracts are not designed to operate on a cost recovery basis only. Any surplus from these contractual arrangements is used to improve services to community and strengthen the organisations financial sustainability. OTHER SERVICES Other services are performed by the Council that are not core services. They are not services delivered on behalf of another organisation, nor do they make a profit to help fund Council operations or contribute to other services. ADVOCACY Advocacy from the Council occurs on behalf of residents and stakeholders on a range of issues that are not core, agency or contractual services of the organisation.

The funding source in the town priority table denotes how the Council plans to perform the project listed under the town priority list.

The Council is continually searching for other means to fund the town priority projects through grant opportunities TOWN PRIORITIES from the Commonwealth and Territory Governments, and philanthropic organisations.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 57 BARUNGA NYIRRANGGULUNG WARD Other names: Bamyili and gardens, community safety through Community Night Patrol, animal welfare and control, sport Location: Barunga is located 80 kilometres and recreation programs, Centrelink and facilities. southeast of Katherine on the Central Arnhem Road, The Community Development Programme (CDP) and 31 kilometres from Beswick. activities are managed by a joint venture between Total population: 363 (2016 Census) Nyirranggulung RISE and Jawoyn association. Total Indigenous population: 328 (2016 Census) Located in Barunga is a health clinic, a school, a store and an airstrip, with a police station approximately Population change since 2011: 15.9% increase eight kilometres away in Maranboy. (2016 and 2011 Censuses) Major Event: The Barunga Festival, one of Australia’s Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a longest running Indigenous festivals, is held annually range of core, commercial and agency services in on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. The Barunga, including road maintenance and repair, festival, an alcohol and drug free event, showcases traffic management, rubbish collection, airstrip and celebrates the music, sport and culture of the maintenance and repair, maintenance of parks, ovals region.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 58 | Roper Gulf Regional Council CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Right Path Project: Footpaths around the RGRC RGRC Roads and Proposed town to enable the elderly and children to CDP move through the township without having to use roadways starting at the store. Bin holders installed throughout the town. RGRC Waste Management YES Develop the Cemetery Management Plan. RGRC Cemetery YES Management Resealing internal roads. RGRC RGRC Roads NO Repairs and upgrades to all oval surfaces. RGRC GRANTS NO Remove rocks around parks and ovals and RGRC RGRC Roads YES replace with a safer Bollard option.

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR OBTAINED PARTNERS Program for school leavers to have a future pathway to RGRC, NTG and NO employment. COMMONWEALTH Community Safety Strategy for Barunga for disengaged PFES and NTG NO youth. Community social club and promote responsible drinking – as RGRC, NTG and NO part of the Alcohol Management Plan. COMMONWEALTH Advocate for Vocational child care during school holidays RGRC NO and after school care. Repairs to fencing around dwellings and ensure new housing DLGHCD NO has fences. Advocate on behalf of tenants on storm drainage with RGRC NO Territory housing houses where house pads not installed at the time of construction. Barunga to be the District Hub for large sport and community RGRC YES events. Bridge railing at Beswick Creek. DIPL and Commonwealth NO

Continued support for the Community Safety Committee to DPMC, NTG, EXISTING be driven by community. POLICE and RGRC RESOURCES

Upgrade blind spots on Central Arnhem Road. NTG and COMMONWEALTH YES TOWN PRIORITIES UPGRADE CENTRAL ARNHEM HIGHWAY PROJECT Develop Infrastructure Master Plan (STAGE 1 Planning, CEO and STAKEHOLDERS NO design and documentation). (eg Jawoyn Association and Skinny Fish) Support Tourism opportunities in Barunga including NTG; COMMONWEALTH NO construction of Gatdanj Lookout. BAGALA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION AND JAWOYN Entry Grids and stock exclusion fencing around community. NLC and ILC NO

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 59 Total Indigenous population: 515 (2016 Census) Median age: 24 years (2016 Census) Population change since 2011: 3.71% increase (2016 and 2011 Censuses) Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a range of core, commercial and agency services in Beswick, including road maintenance and repair, traffic management, rubbish collection, maintenance of parks, gardens, community safety through BESWICK (WUGULARR) Community Night Patrol, animal welfare and control, sport and recreation programs, Centrelink facilities NYIRRANGGULUNG WARD and community aged care programs. The Community Location: Beswick is located on the bank of the Development Programme (CDP) activities are Waterhouse River, 118 kilometres south-east of managed by a joint venture between Nyirranggulung Katherine on the Central Arnhem Highway and 31 RISE and Jawoyn association. kilometres from Barunga. Located in Beswick are a health clinic, a school, a Outstation: Bishop Bore store, and an arts and cultural centre – which includes a small motel. The closest police station is located at Total population: 531 (2016 Census) Maranboy, approximately 39 kilometres away.

CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Lights at designated areas to target RGRC LAPF and RGRC YES hidden dark spots. Stormwater drainage in new sub-division. RGRC and DLGHCD To be sourced NO

Right Path Project (from Aged Care to RGRC, CDP JAWOYN RGRC ROADS PARTIAL existing in new subdivision). and RISE JV and CDP Existing oval realign drainage, expansion RGRC To be sourced NO width 110m, overlay for future softball, install amenities block and safety fencing.

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS RESPONSIBILITY, STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Entry Grids and stock exclusion fencing NLC and ILC NO around community. Reconstruct Central Arnhem Road – NTG and COMMONWEALTH UPGRADE CENTRAL PROPOSED upgrade road to landfill. ARNHEM HIGHWAY PROJECT Upgrade the intersection at new NTG and COMMONWEALTH UPGRADE CENTRAL PROPOSED subdivision and Central Arnhem Road. ARNHEM HIGHWAY PROJECT Literacy and numeracy program for older MISSION AUSTRALIA YES kids.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 60 | Roper Gulf Regional Council BORROLOOLA SOUTH WEST WARD Location: Borroloola is situated on the eastern coast sport and recreation programs as well as the delivery of the Northern Territory in the Gulf of Carpentaria, of Community Development Programme (CDP) and on the banks of the McArthur River. Borroloola activities in Borroloola and nearby outstations. In is 670 kilometres east-south-east of Katherine. addition, it operates the community swimming pool Borroloola includes four town camps within its and Waste Management Facility. boundary - Garawa Camp One, Garawa Camp Two, Yanyula Camp and Mara Camp. Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation is a provider of agency services in Total population: 871 (2016 Census) Borroloola such as a childcare centre, aged care centre, safe house, sea ranger unit, town camp and Total Indigenous population: 669 (2016 Census) outstation maintenance, and the community radio Median age: 26 years (2016 Census) station. Population change since 2011: 5.9% decrease Other services in the town include a police station, a (2016 and 2011 Censuses) school, a health clinic, motels, caravan parks, cafes, shops, Post Office, NLC, service stations, mechanical, Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a electrical, building and maintenance contractors. range of core, commercial and agency services in Borroloola, including road maintenance and repair, Major events: The Borroloola Show, Rodeo, Camp traffic management, rubbish collection, maintenance Draft, Malandari Festival and NAIDOC Events draws TOWN PRIORITIES of parks, gardens, community safety through hundreds of visitors to the remote town every year. Community Night Patrol, animal welfare and control, There are also various fishing competitions held at nearby King Ash Bay throughout the year.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 61 CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Waste Management Strategy for Borroloola including links NTG, RGRC, LGANT, RGRC WASTE YES to Regional Strategy. NT EPA and BRRW MANAGEMENT Construction of new council offices including business hub, RGRC RGRC and BBRF YES meeting spaces and waste dump point. Replace Airport Toilets and relocate waste dump point. RGRC and LA RGRC and LA YES New street lights throughout the town eliminate dark spots RGRC RGRC PARTIAL and maintenance of existing lights. Showgrounds master plan to include following elements: RGRC and NTG To be sourced NO • Upgrade Cricket Club shelter as a shared facility; • New shelter for spectators adjacent softball diamond; • Upgrade toilet block and include showers for campers; • Lighting for softball diamond and oval; • Flood Lights at showgrounds. Multipurpose Sport Courts upgrades: NTG – NTG YES • Shade cover or roof over both courts; DIPLandTOURISM RGRC • Lighting for courts; and CULTURE, MRM CBT RGRC and MRM CBT DIPL • Resurface courts; • Replace current toilets; • Expansion of building with larger covered space/veranda overlooking courts and relocate toilets to one side; • Prepare as cyclone shelter.

AGENCY SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS SOURCE OBTAINED OR PARTNERS Anti-social behaviour management through agency GMCE PMC YES program support. NTG RGRC

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS PARTNERS OBTAINED Community and Town Camp roads and drainage plans. NTG and RGRC NTG RGRC Advocate for safe house for men. MABUNJI NA Advocate for more public housing– vacant blocks. NTG DLGHCD and COMMONWEALTH YES Advocate for upgrade to mobile phone footprint. COMMONWEALTH NBN NO Searcy Street – Bing Bong road flood ways upgrade to DIPL NO culverts to improve resilience.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 62 | Roper Gulf Regional Council BULMAN AND WEEMOL NYIRRANGGULUNG WARD Other Names: Gulin Gulin Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a range of core, commercial and agency services Location: Bulman is located 220 kilometres north- in Bulman, including road maintenance and east of Katherine. Via road, Bulman is 312 kilometres repair, traffic management, rubbish collection, from Katherine on the Central Arnhem Highway. maintenance of parks, gardens, community safety Weemol is a separate suburb of Bulman. It is located through Community Night Patrol, animal welfare and three kilometres north-west of Bulman off the Central control, sport and recreation programs, Centrelink Arnhem Highway. facilities and community home support programs. The Community Development Programme (CDP) Outstations: Baghetti, Barrapunta, Gorpulyul, activities are managed by a joint venture between Momob and Mount Catt. Nyirranggulung RISE and Jawoyn Association. Total population: 259 including Weemol (2016 Council also works with Mimal Land Management in TOWN PRIORITIES Census) this area. Total Indigenous population: 259 including Located in Bulman are a health clinic, a school, a Weemol (2016 Census) store, an airstrip and a police station. Weemol relies on services provided from Bulman. Median age: 28 years (2016 Census) Major event: From time to time an annual festival Population change since 2011: 3.78% decrease called the Walaman Cultural Festival (Bulman (2016 and 2011 Censuses) Festival) occurs in July. The festival is largely run by community volunteers and gives community members an opportunity to share their arts, crafts and culture with visitors.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 63 CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Drainage improvements near council offices and RGRC RGRC ROADS YES workshop area. Upgrade Sport and Recreation Hall: RGRC GRANTS NO • resurface the indoor court surface; • upgrade toilets and showers; • ventilation improvements; • landscaping; • half court on old outdoor court - Gunia park; • shade roof and verandah on oval side; • feasibility to widen the hall. Upgrade the Sports Oval: RGRC GRANTS NO • re-level and refurbish the playing surface; • install shaded spectator facility at hall; • provide a second amenities block. Plant more shady trees around the community. RGRC MUNICIPAL BUDGET YES

New park setting including BBQ in park land RGRC and CDP GRANTS NO near the old meat shed. CONTRACTOR Solar lights in identified dark spots. RGRC STREET LIGHT PARTIAL and LAPF Speed bumps (near the roundabout, Lot 75, 76, RGRC RGRC ROADS YES 77 area). Install Bollards along Bulman front park. RGRC RGRC ROADS YES More speed limit signs. RGRC RGRC ROADS YES Street Sign Names. RGRC RGRC ROADS YES

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Install traffic mirror (near fuel tanks). RGRC YES Turn old shed next to shop into church (CDP). RGRC and CDP CONTRACTOR NO Homeland roads upgrades. DLGHCD NO Housing upgrades and repairs. DLGHCD YES Support development of new Arts & Cultural RGRC NO Resource Centre at the old store by Walaman Festival. Public toilet block for Bulman including wash RGRC, LAPF and NTG SPG YES house for festival patrons. Airstrip facilities – Shelter, emergency phone and RGRC and DIPL NO toilet at airstrip. Access road to Airport from Central Arnhem DIPL and CENTRAL ARNHEM ROAD YES Highway to be upgraded for all year round UPGRADE access. Water quality improvement. PWC NO Creche (day care centre). COMMONWEALTH andNTG NO

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 64 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Truck stop on left hand side of Central Arnhem DIPL and ARNHEM ROAD UPGRADE NO Highway. Install Power Card meter at church. RGRC, PWC STORE NO TCU Bank. CEO and TCU NO Market Garden for Bulman. RGRC and CDP CONTRACTOR NO

WEEMOL

CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Basketball FULL court (CDP install). RGRC GRANTS NO Solar Lights. RGRC LAPF NO Beautification of park with BBQ shed. RGRC GRANTS NO Weemol Park irrigation (part of the RGRC GRANTS NO beautification project). Bollards x 220 around Weemol Park. RGRC RGRC ROADS YES More speed humps. RGRC RGRC ROADS YES Street sign names. RGRC RGRC ROADS YES Old demountable removal. RGRC and NTG GRANTS NO Old Shed to be concreted (CDP Project). RGRC and CDP TO BE SOURCED NO CONTRACTOR Playground Fence. GMI and CDP TO BE SOURCED NO Investigate solar power to CDP green shed. RGRC RGRC NO

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Public toilet block for Weemol including a RGRC NO laundry. Upgrade community space - mini oval. RGRC NO Park improvements - furniture and beautification. RGRC and CDP CONTRACTOR NO TOWN PRIORITIES

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 65 DALY WATERS NEVER NEVER WARD Location: Daly Waters is located in the Birdum Rubbish collection services and the maintenance of region, which encompasses the Stuart Highway from parks and gardens are provided by the Daly Waters south of Mataranka to Newcastle Waters station. Progress Association. The town of Daly Waters is 276 kilometres south of Katherine and 168 kilomtres south of Mataranka. Also located in Daly Waters are a store with fuel, a hotel (the famous Daly Water’s Pub), caravan park, Total population: 86 people reside in the Birdum airstrip and heritage-listed police station. Region (2016 Census) including 9 people in the Daly Waters township. Major event: The annual rodeo and campdraft is held on the May Day long weekend, and draws locals Median age: 34 years (2016 Census) and tourists to the town’s showground. Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a range of core services in Daly Waters, including the maintenance and upgrade of infrastructure, weed control and fire hazard reduction and roads repairs and maintenance in and around the township.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 66 | Roper Gulf Regional Council CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS One new street light at town entrance. RGRC To be identified NO Repair public toilets at Bicentennial Park. RGRC RGRC NO Formalise the dump and Waste Management Plan RGRC RGRC WASTE YES and Land Tenure. MANAGEMENT Consult with local community and stakeholders in RGRC RGRC MUNICIPAL YES relation to upkeep of tennis court and other public open spaces. Upgrades to Tennis Court. RGRC and Daly GRANT NO Waters Progress Additional basketball hoop. Association Fix netting.

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Waste Management Strategy. RGRC REGIONAL PLAN IN PROCESS Food/Camping/Hotel signs on Highway. DIPL NO

New Traffic management on road into town DIPL NO including reflector guide posts and speed signs. Stuart Tree Bins require more frequent cleaning. DALY WATERS PUB and DIPL NO Road edges on town entrance and Stuart Tree DIPL NO Road require resurfacing. Bicentennial Park tidy up and new irrigation. DALY WATERS PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NO TOWN PRIORITIES

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 67 Median age: 18 years (2016 Census) Population change since 2011: 19.63% increase (2016 and 2011 Censuses) Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides the Community Night Patrol, Community Development Programme and Territory Housing maintenance in HODGSON DOWNS/ Hodgson Downs. All other services are provided by Alawa Aboriginal Corporation in a sub-contract MINYERRI arrangement with Council. These services include, NEVER NEVER WARD but are not limited to, road maintenance and repair, airstrip maintenance and repair, traffic management, Location: Hodgson Downs is located 270 kilometres rubbish collection, maintenance of parks, ovals and south-east of Katherine, 80 kilometres off the Roper gardens, and weed management. Highway. Outstations: Kewulyi Located in Hodgson Downs are a health clinic, a school, a crèche, a women’s centre, an aged care Total population: 585 (2016 Census) facility, a store, an airstrip, a police station and a Total Indigenous population: 582 (2016 Census) water park.

CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Roads Upgrades. RGRC RGRC PARTIALLY Road Maintenance. ALAWA ABORIGINAL RGRC YES CORPORATION Local Area Traffic Management including signs and ALAWA ABORIGINAL RGRC YES speed bumps. CORPORATION

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Morgue. DLGHCD UNDER DISCUSSION Safe house – men/women. DLGHCD NO Lighting for streets. RGRC and ALAWA NO ABORIGINAL CORPORTATON New dump. ALAWA ABORIGINAL CORPORTATION YES Sports oval staged plan: ALAWA ABORIGINAL CORPORTATION NO • Locate toilet block adjacent to the oval once it can be connected to services; • Construct portable stands for spectators and shade shelter in convenient locations with a good view of the oval. Continue planning to secure grant funding to ALAWA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION NO construct shade over the water park. Investigate opportunities to fund a Sports and RGRC and ALAWA NO Recreation officer with multi-agency partnership ABORIGINAL CORPORATION combining smaller funding sources to achieve sufficient funds to employ someone.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 68 | Roper Gulf Regional Council JILKMINGGAN NEVER NEVER WARD Other Names: Djembere, Djilkminggan, Duck Creek Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a and Jilkminggal range of core, commercial and agency services in Jilkminggan, including road maintenance and repair, Location: Jilkminggan is located 146 kilometres traffic management, rubbish collection, airstrip south-east of Katherine and 38 kilometres from maintenance and repair, maintenance of parks, ovals Mataranka. and gardens, community safety through Community Outstations: Mole Hill Night Patrol, animal welfare and control, sport and recreation programs, Centrelink facilities and Total population: 301 (2016 Census) Community Development Programme activities. Total Indigenous population: 291 (2016 Census) Located in Jilkminggan are a health clinic, a school TOWN PRIORITIES Median age: 23 years (2016 Census) and a store. The nearest police station located at Mataranka, is 38 kilometres away. Population change since 2011: 7.5% increase (2016 and 2011 Censuses)

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 69 CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Footpaths next to main roads. RGRC DESIGN AND PARTIAL DOCUEMENTATION STAGE 1 Traffic management - Parking area near Art RGRC DESIGN AND PARTIAL Centre and Clinic. DOCUEMENTATION STAGE 1 Dump Road wet area fill. RGRC RGRC ROADS NO

Light for Basketball court, Cover for Basketball RGRC To be sourced NO Court. Install lighting for small park behind Council RGRC DESIGN AND NO Office, Entry corner where Mangarrayi Road. DOCUEMENTATION STAGE 1

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Sport and recreation precinct (oval, softball, JCAC and RGRC NO outdoor court, Sports and Recreation shed) master plan to consider: • minor configuration of oval so it can comply with standards to host games; • relocation of old softball nets to SE corner of oval area; • resolve drainage issues; • additional shade tree planting; Public toilet and shower at football grounds for visiting players. Sports court lighting and covering with a fixed RGRC and JCAC NO roof. New Cemetery and Cemetery Project – JCAC YES headstones and surrounds. Formalised Youth and Men’s Group Programs. COMMONWEALTH and NTG NO Water park. COMMONWEALTH and NTG NO Mobile phone coverage tower. COMMONWEALTH and NBN NO More housing to reduce crowding and improved NTG NO fencing. Single men’s and Women’s accommodation. NTG NO Outside light at Pumping Station. PWC NO Bough Shed installation. JCAC NO Light installation for tank and fencing. JCAC NO

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 70 | Roper Gulf Regional Council LARRIMAH NEVER NEVER WARD Location: Larrimah is located in the Birdum region, which stretches down the Stuart Highway from south of Mataranka to Newcastle Waters station. The town of Larrimah is 182 kilometres south of Katherine and 76 kilometres south of Mataranka. Total population: 86 people reside in the Birdum Region (2016 Census) including 47 people in the township of Larrimah. Median age: 41 years (2016 Census) Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a range of core services in Larrimah, including the Located in Larrimah are a hotel, a cafe and a museum. maintenance and upgrade of infrastructure, and The nearest police station is located in Mataranka, weed control and fire hazard reduction in and around 76 kilometres to the north. the township.

CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS SOURCE OBTAINED OR PARTNERS Continue beautification of the park area at Lot 62 with RGRC To be sourced NO irrigation and bore repairs. Larrimah Waste Management Facility: RGRC GRANT NO • General clean up required; • Compact and create new hole; • Formalise site (plans/licence); • Develop management plan. Investigate running irrigation to park in middle of Gantry RGRC RGRC NO Road. Investigate future use of Single Men’s Quarters (Post Master RGRC and To be sourced NO General’s House/Writers Residence) about sublease and Larrimah Hotel repairs. New magnetic notice board. RGRC RGRC YES Source front deck mower to be based at Larrimah to mow RGRC To be sourced NO oval.

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY TOWN PRIORITIES

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Clean up of Green Park Roadhouse. Larrimah Hotel NO Mobile Phone Services. TELSTRA, OPTUS, NTG, YES Larrimah Hotel Speed Limit though town on Stuart Highway – requires NT POLICE NO regular policing/enforcement. Greater speed and traffic management signs on Stuart DIPL NO Highway.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 71 MANYALLALUK NYIRRANGGULUNG WARD Other Names: Eva Valley Manyallaluk, including road maintenance and repair, traffic management, rubbish collection, maintenance Location: Manyallaluk is located north east of of parks and gardens, community safety through Katherine, approximately 35 kilometres from Community Night Patrol, animal welfare and the Central Arnhem Highway. The surrounding control, sport and recreation programs, Centrelink landscape is filled with rivers, gorges and plateaus, so facilities and a crèche. The Community Development road access requires heading south, then east, then Programme (CDP) activities are managed by a joint north. venture between Nyirranggulung RISE and Jawoyn Total Population: 87 (2016 Census) association. Median Age: 21 years (2016 Census) Other services in Manyallaluk include a health clinic, a primary school and an airstrip. Local police are Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a located at Maranboy, about 30 minutes away on the range of core, commercial and agency services in Central Arnhem Highway.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 72 | Roper Gulf Regional Council CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Establish a network of paths throughout the RGRC and To be sourced NO town. CDP CONTRACTOR Road upgrades: RGRC RGRC ROADS DESIGN AND • repair washouts and concrete; DOCUMENTATION • bituminise (shoulder and reseal) from Jump ONLY Up to Town; • kerb and gutter; • resheeting of Eva Valley Road; • Jump up to Council office sealed. Local area traffic management – speed bumps, RGRC RGRC ROADS YES pedestrian crossing between basketball court, school and clinic. Development of a Cemetery Management Plan. RGRC RGRC and INHOUSE STAKEHOLDERS

AGENCY SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Water safety training with parents and children. RGRC RGRC YES COMMUNITY SAFETY Park upgrades: RGRC GRANTS NO • Upgrade soft fall under swing; • Play equipment; • Town water to the park. BMX track. RGRC GRANTS NO

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Increase housing. DLGHCD YES Entry grids and stock exclusion fencing. RGRC and NLC NO TOWN PRIORITIES

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 73 MATARANKA (including MULGAN CAMP) NEVER NEVER WARD Location: Mataranka is located 108 kilometres south Located in Mataranka are a health clinic, a Rural of Katherine on the Stuart Highway. In addition to Transaction Centre, a school, shops, a supermarket, Mataranka Town Centre, Mataranka also includes motels, caravan parks, an airstrip, a hotel, service Mulgan Camp. stations and a police station. Total population: 350 (2016 Census) Events and Recreation: Mataranka is a must-see Northern Territory destination for domestic and Total Indigenous population: 104 (2016 Census) international travellers alike. Boasting the Mataranka Median age: 46 years (2016 Census) Thermal Pools, Bitter Springs, a historic cemetery and buildings, as well as an abundance of fishing Population change since 2011: 42.27% increase and camping locations, Mataranka offers the true (2016 and 2011 Censuses) tropical Territory experience. Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a The Never Never Festival is held in May each year and range of core, commercial and agency services in showcases the arts, crafts and culture of the region. Mataranka, including road maintenance and repair, It is generally run in conjunction with a rodeo and traffic management, rubbish collection, airstrip campdraft, which attracts cowboys and cowgirls maintenance and repair, maintenance of parks, ovals from across the Top End. Other annual events in and gardens, community safety through Community Mataranka include the rodeo in August and fishing Night Patrol, animal welfare and control, sport competition in September. and recreation programs, Centrelink facilities and Community Development Programme activities.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 74 | Roper Gulf Regional Council CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Development of Lot 120 as the Mataranka RGRC NTG and RGRC YES Community Hub. Re-develop Cemetery Management Plan at RGRC RGRC WASTE YES Mataranka – commenced. MANAGEMENT Replacement of park statues . RGRC LAPF PARTIAL Footpaths around internal streets – Priortise Elsey RGRC RGRC ROADS NO Street.

AGENCY SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Increasing the Mataranka Community Safety RGRC RGRC COMMUNITY YES Program. SAFETY PROGRAM Sport and Recreation activities. RGRC, NTG & PMC RGRC COMMUNITY YES SAFETY PROGRAM Increase Youth at Risk Support Services and RGRC, NTG & PMC RGRC COMMUNITY YES Activities. SAFETY PROGRAM Upgrade the Airstrip to CASA Standard including RGRC To be sourced NO installation of lights.

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS PARTNERS OBTAINED Land release. NTG NO Develop Regional Aged and Disability Facility. CEO YES Little Roper Bridge Upgrade. NTG NO Women’s Safe House. RGRC NO School Bus to Katherine. NTG DoE NO Continue to advocate support for the promotion of CEO, BIG RIVERS REGION ECONOMIC NO tourism and contribute to the towns opportunities DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE and for tourism. LOCAL BUSINESSES

Drainage at Elsey street. NTG and DIPl YES TOWN PRIORITIES Shade for Mulgan Camp Playground. RGRC NO

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 75 NGUKURR YUGUL MANGI WARD Location: Ngukurr is located 331 kilometres south- Community Night Patrol, animal welfare and control, east of Katherine on the Roper Highway. sport and recreation programs. In addition, it operates the community swimming pool, Waste Management Outstations: Boomerang Lagoon, Badawarka, Facility and aged care facility. Costello, Lake Katherine, Manbu Manbu, Ngaliwan, Namaliwirri, Ruined City, Turkey Lagoon, Wanmurri A joint venture between Yugul Mangi Development and Urapunga. Aboriginal Corporation and ITEC have been contracted to deliver the Commonwealth’s Total population: 1149 (2016 Census) Community Development Programme activities in Total Indigenous population: 1079 (2016 Census) Ngukurr and Urapunga. Median age: 23 years (2016 Census) Located in Ngukurr are a health clinic, a school, a store with fuel available, an arts centre, a motel, an Population change since 2011: 8.81% increase airstrip, boat ramp and police station. (2016 and 2011 Censuses) Major Event: The Yugul Mangi Festival is held Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a annually, usually in mid-July. The festival allows range of core, commercial and agency services in community members to share their musical, sporting Ngukurr, including road maintenance and repair, and cultural successes with patrons, who travel to the traffic management, rubbish collection, maintenance remote community from across Australia. of parks and gardens, community safety through

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 76 | Roper Gulf Regional Council CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED OR PARTNERS Solar lighting for cemetery. RGRC To be sourced NO Install bus stops through town at Top Camp, RGRCand FACE DESIGN AND Bottom Camp and opposite the store. NGUKURR DOCUEMENTATION MASTERPLAN Commence installation of footpaths, road RGRC RGRC ROADS PARTIAL signs, associated landscaping and park furniture. Installation of drinking water fountains at RGRC LAPF YES oval and pool. No smoking signage for public places e.g. RGRC RGRC CSC YES oval. Enclose open drains. RGRC UNDER NO INVESTIGATION Upgrade dump and surrounds to improve RGRC RGRC WASTE YES waste management. MANAGEMENT Plan and design Police Lookout Park to RGRC LAPF NO include: • Irrigation; • BBQ Furniture. Swimming pool complex improvement: RGRC To be sourced NO installation of shade cloth, community graffiti board, water fountains, CCTV and upgrades to shade shelter, table and seats. Development of new lawn cemetery RGRC RGRC CEMETERY PARTIAL including fencing. MANAGEMENT Fencing off the two current Cemetery sites. RGRC and CDP To be sourced NO CONTRACTOR Sports and Rec Masterplan: RGRC DTSC YES • New Multipurpose Court; • Develop second oval; • Outdoor Stage; • Seating; • Dance area; • Footpaths and river access. Upgrade Waste Management Facility. RGRC DIPL YES Multipurpose Sports Court Upgrade: RGRC DIPL YES • Upgrade to Cyclone Shelter.

Upgrade to the pool entry point and shade. RGRC TO BE SOURCED NO TOWN PRIORITIES Provision of flexible space for youth centre. RGRC TO BE SOURCED NO Oval drainage. RGRC RGRC NO

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 77 COMMERCIAL SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING SOURCE OBTAINED OR PARTNERS Upgrade Post Office area. Australia Post Australia Post NO

OTHER SERVICES - ADVOCACY ONLY RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR OBTAINED PARTNERS Upgrade Barge Road and boat ramp. NTG and RGRC NO Increase opportunity for Youth to be involved with Trade Training. MYCDP NGUKURR NO Support Aged Care and Disability services through the quality DH NO improvement process, and development of a purpose built building and facility. Encourage government to undertake community housing fencing DLGHCD NO program. Development of an Alcohol Management Plan - consult with DTBI NO broader community through public meetings to plan. Establishment of a Community Safety Committee to work DTBI and NO with Ngukurr’s Justice and Harmony Committee and other key NT POLICE stakeholders to develop place-based strategies that will address safety concerns. Jobs, training or further education offers guaranteed to all NTCET MYCDP NGUKURR NO graduates living in Ngukurr through an organised transition to work program. Upgrade Roper Highway by sealing the road up to Ngukurr. DIPL PARTIAL Northern Territory Government to establish MVR and other general MVR NO front line services in Ngukurr. Assist stakeholders in Ngukurr to develop more subdivision project to NLC, YMAC NO increase general industry and residential lots available to residents and RGRC and local businesses. Advocate to upgrade Church with: NTG NO • Access road; • Disabled ramp; • Coffin trolley. Advocate for more housing. DoH NO Interagency coordination group to improve coordination of PMC NO programs and activities and improve resource sharing. Discussions with YMDAC to develop a more “whole community” YMDAC and RGRC PARTIAL approach to funding and managing Sport and Recreation facilities in the community.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 78 | Roper Gulf Regional Council NUMBULWAR NUMBULWAR NUMBURINDI WARD Location: Numbulwar is located at the mouth of Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a the Rose River, on the western coast of the Gulf range of core, commercial and agency services in of Carpentaria and adjacent to Groote Eylandt. Numbulwar, including road maintenance and repair, Numbulwar is approximately 476 kilometres east of traffic management, rubbish collection, maintenance Katherine, 156 kilometres north-east of Ngukurr and of parks and gardens, community safety through 260 kilometres south-west of Nhulunbuy. Community Night Patrol, animal welfare and control, and sport and recreation programs. In addition, it Total population: 723 (2016 Census) operates an aged care facility and delivers Community Total Indigenous population: 678 (2016 Census) Development Programme activities. Median age: 27 years (2016 Census) Located in Numbulwar are a health clinic, a school, two stores, fuel available, an airstrip, boat ramp, Population change since 2011: 5.24% increase Outstations Resource Centre, Land and Sea Ranger TOWN PRIORITIES (2016 and 2011 censuses) Base and police station.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 79 CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS SOURCE OBTAINED OR PARTNERS Build public toilets at waterfront and airport. RGRC To be sourced PARTIAL Education awareness program for health, dogs, litter, RGRC To be sourced YES adult learning and governance. Upgrade current site, reducing the footprint in RGRC NTG and REIF YES preparation for future relocation of the dump. Right Path Project – including bike lanes and footpath RGRC To be sourced NO lanes. New cemetery. RGRC To be sourced YES Kerb, guttering and drain management to control RGRC RGRC DESIGN AND storm water at school and along main road to the CBD. DOCUMENTATION ONLY Upgrades for a current sports oval . RGRC RGRC DESIGN AND Numbulwar LA DOCUMENTATION ONLY Transform Sport and Rec Centre to include a RGRC To be sourced NO community park and focus area with indoor and outdoor elements; shade, play, and program and activity spaces.

AGENCY SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS SOURCE OBTAINED OR PARTNERS Development of family and children’s centre. DET and DoE To be sourced NO Development of Alcohol Management Plan. DTBI and NT Police To be sourced NO Provide youth leadership courses to develop leadership GMCE Community YES skills for youth across the Region and pathways to Safety Program employment.

OTHER SERVICES – ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Bridge built over Phelps River and address series of DIPL NO culverts issue to improve year round access. Working partnership to support the small business DTBI NO developments; develop a government business and service centre. Development of second oval and auxiliary buildings. DLPE NO Support School Attendance Working Group to RSAS and SCHOOL YES develop a localised school attendance strategy that will increase attendance and have young adults and parents returning to school. Safe House. PMC NO Mental Health and Wellbeing, AOD Care Program. DoH and RGRC COMMUNITY YES SAFETY PROGRAM

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 80 | Roper Gulf Regional Council ROBINSON RIVER SOUTH WEST WARD Location: Robinson River is located 144 kilometres south-east of Borroloola and 798 kilometres from Katherine. Total population: 222 (2016 Census) Total Indigenous population: 212 (2016 Census) Median age: 20 years (2016 Census) Population change since 2016: 13.96% decrease (2016 and 2011 Censuses) Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation provides \ Services: Power projects are contracted by NTG to Community Development Programme, Centrelink provide: Cemetery, Municipal, Airstrip, Outstations services, Community store, Land Management, and ESO. Roper Gulf Regional Council provides Cattle Program and sub-contracting, Sport and Community Night Patrol services in Robinson River. Recreation, SNP and Early Childhood.

AGENCY SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Community Night Patrol. RGRC IAS YES Animal management. RGRC RGRC YES

OTHER SERVICES – ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OBTAINED Employment and training. MUNGOORBADA YES ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Sports oval upgrade (including container). MUNGOORBADA ABORIGINAL YES CORPORATION, RGRC and NTG Improve Cemetery management. Power Projects NO Dog management. MRMCBT, RGRC and YES MUNGOORBADA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Tourism development. MUNGOORBADA NO ABORIGINAL CORPORATION TOWN PRIORITIES More housing to address housing shortage. MUNGOORBADA NO ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Traffic calming devices and signage. MUNGOORBADA NO ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Bollards and irrigation around park. RGRC NO New playground. RGRC NO Speed bumps. RGRC YES Install new playground at community park. RGRC, MAC and NTG YES Transition of outstation funding to Municipal funding. NTG NO Re-establish local FM radio broadcasting. NTG NO

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 81 URAPUNGA YUGUL MANGI WARD Other Name: Rittarangu Median age: 17 years (2016 Census) Location: Urapunga is township near Ngukurr. It is Services: Roper Gulf Regional Council delivers located on the Wilton River, 30 kilometres west of a limited range of core and agency services in Ngukurr off the Roper Highway. Urapunga, including rubbish collection, maintenance of parks, gardens and public spaces. Total population: 128 (2016 Census)

CORE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Continue to develop Council Services. RGRC Budget YES Install fence around Cemetery (commenced) and enclose RGRC and NTG DLGHCD YES headstones around existing gravesites. Install Lights at various locations around Community – RGRC DLGHCD YES Playground, Public toilets, Fellowship and Entrance areas. Bituminise dirt section to and around Local Shop area. RGRC RGRC YES Install landing lights for Airstrip. NTG and RGRC ONGOING PARTIAL Community washing machine area. RGRC and LA LA and YES DLGHCD Landscaping around Community creating parks, gardens RGRC DLGHCD YES and grassed areas. Install new road signs, town entry signs. RGRC RGRC PARTIAL Urapunga Community Hall. RGRC and LA RGRC NO

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 82 | Roper Gulf Regional Council AGENCY SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Provide Sport and Recreational activities – Exercise area, RGRC To be sourced PARTIAL BMX/Bike track, Oval, Basketball court. Upgrade council depot. RGRC To be sourced NO

COMMERCIAL SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY, FUNDING FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS STAKEHOLDERS OR SOURCE OBTAINED PARTNERS Construct Shade Shelter at Aerodrome, access to water RGRC To be sourced NO and airstrip access gate.

OTHER SERVICES – ADVOCACY ONLY

RESPONSIBILITY, STAKEHOLDERS OR FUNDING PROJECT DETAILS PARTNERS OBTAINED Regular Community Night Patrol Services . NTG and RGRC PARTIAL Provide Mobile Phone Coverage. DCA YES Repair current Public Telephone Box and install seating TELSTRA NO and shade. Provide Aged Care services and investigate options to DPMC NO incorporate with crèche/childcare services. Upgrade old Barge Area. DIPL and RGRC NO Clear and upgrade old Homestead area. URAPUNGA ABORIGINAL NO CORPORATION TOWN PRIORITIES

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 83 OUTSTATIONS AND HOMELANDS Outstations serviced within the Roper Gulf region are:

Serviced from Bulman and Katherine Serviced from Mataranka and Katherine • Barrapunta • Mulgan Camp • Baghetti • Mount Catt Serviced from Ngukurr and Katherine • Badawarrka Serviced from Katherine • Costello • Jodetluk (Gorge Camp) • Kewulyi • Werenbun • Mole Hill • Nulawan

There are approximately 137 people living across all Essential services activities primarily are concerned of the Roper Gulf region outstations in 45 funded with electricity, water and the operation and dwellings, with a further 60 outstation dwellings maintenance of sewerage systems. currently vacant. The 137 residents are not evenly distributed across the outstations - Mulgan Camp has Housing Maintenance Services approximately 50 residents with up to 150 transient residents at times; Mount Catt has approximately 12 Assists homeland residents to live in a safe and healthy residents; Jodetluk has approximately 21 residents; environment. Funding is used for the direct costs Kewuyli approximately 16 residents; and, Werenbun associated with undertaking urgent and planned approximately 20 residents. This is an average across repairs and maintenance of dwellings. the region of 5.4 residents per outstation. Significant seasonal population variations occur in the small- Home Extra Allowance to medium-sized outstations restricted wet weather Is an annual $8,000 per-dwelling grant applied for access. by the homeland resident (who meets the eligible criteria) and allows families to improve living In partnership with the Northern Territory Department conditions on their homelands. Funding will be spent of Local Government, Housing and Community on identified repairs and maintenance of the dwelling, Development, the Council provides basic core services particularly for issues that ensure a safe and secure to outstations and homelands, including: environment for families. Municipal and Essential Services Municipal and Essential Services Special Operational funding received by the Council covers repairs and maintenance, minor works and general Purpose Grants operational costs of the delivery of municipal and Is capital infrastructure funding to assist service essential services. providers with the delivery of municipal and essential services in homelands where the cost to deliver the Municipal services primarily include road and services is beyond the capacity of the Municipal and aerodrome maintenance, waste disposal, Essential Services Program annual grant. landscaping and dust control in common areas, fire breaks, dog control programs, environmental health activities and other municipal services.

TOWN PRIORITIES TOWN 84 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Commercial Services Responsibility, Project Details Stakeholders or Funding Source Partners Municipal Essential Services DLGHCD Budget – Barrapunta, Baghetti, Mount Catt, Jodetluk, Werenbun, Mulgan Camp, Badawarrka, Costello, Mole Hill, Nulawan, Kewulyi Housing Maintenance Services DLGHCD Budget – Barrapunta, Baghetti, Mount Catt, Jodetluk, Werenbun, Mulgan Camp, Badawarrka, Costello, Mole Hill, Nulawan, Kewulyi Home Extra Allowance DLGHCD Budget – Badawarrka, Barrapunta, Baghetti, Jodetluk, Kewulyi, Mole Hill, Mt Catt, Nulawan, Werenbun Badawarrka DLGHCD To be sourced • 120v Stand Alone Solar System • Solar Lighting • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) Costello DLGHCD To be sourced • 24v Stand Alone Solar System • Solar Lighting • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) Mount Catt DLGHCD To be sourced • Cemetery Fencing • Construct communal gathering area • Purchase 38HP Diesel 4x4 Tractor • Solar Lighting • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) Kewulyi DLGHCD To be sourced • Fence Generator shed compound • Solar lighting • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) Mole Hill DLGHCD To be sourced • 24v Stand Alone Solar System • Solar lighting • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) Nulawan DLGHCD To be sourced • 48v Stand Alone Solar System • Solar lighting • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) TOWN PRIORITIES Werenbun DLGHCD To be sourced • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) Baghetti DLGHCD To be sourced • Water Investigation (Water Specialist) • Solar Lighting

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 85 BUDGET 2020/2021 Outline 2. Goals & Objectives 1. Introduction The Roper Gulf Regional Council has adopted the 2. Goals and Objectives following strategic goals: 3. Income & Expenditure Budget 2020/21 • Goal One: Strong Leadership through Good 4. Infrastructure Maintenance Governance, Strong Financial Management, 5. Rates and Charges Corporate Planning and Operational Support • Goal Two: To Protect and Care for our Physical 6. Social and Economic Effects Environment 7. Elected Member Allowances • Goal Three: Safe, Strong and Vibrant Appendix A: Graphical Presentations Communities Appendix B: Capital Expenditure Budget • Goal Four: Support Employment, Training and Appendix C: Income & Expenditure Budget by Economic Development Location The preparation is required by legislation but also meets the values of Goal 1 by providing an element 1. Introduction to good governance, strong financial management and corporate planning. The finance department, An Annual Budget must be prepared by the Council in that manages the development and monitoring of accordance with section 127 of the Local Government the budget also provides operational support to all Act (2008). The budget outlines the financial the various council departments delivering services to expectations for the Council in delivering its services the community. to the communities.

The budget process involves meeting with managers BUDGET 2020/2021 delivering the services and those providing support services to establish a baseline cost of delivery. The expenditure estimate includes salaries and wages and direct and indirect staff, materials, contracts to external parties and overheads required at the community and support centre level. Funding to deliver the services is established through rate income, user charges, contract and grant income and miscellaneous revenues. Capital needs are also considered to provide the assets and infrastructure required to support the services delivery.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 87 3. Income & Expenditure Budget The council is expecting to receive $3 million in grants to cover a portion of the capital expenditure and 2020/21 will be looking to use the reserves of $8.1 million for The budget for 2020/2021 has been completed on funding capital expenditure and some operational a consultative basis and aims to address the needs expenses relating to local authority projects. of residents and the programs under the Roper Gulf Regional Council’s direction. Budget Assumptions and Facts During the 2020/2021 Financial Year, Roper Gulf • All current services will continue to be provided Regional Council is expected to receive operational by the Council. revenue of $38.0 million. Of this revenue, 55 percent • Amounts of carried forwards include the unspent is expected to be sourced from grants, 32 percent from operational grant funded programs. from government contracts and agency services, • Use of Reserves as carried forwards are used for 7 percent from rates and remaining 6 percent from covering most part of capital Expenditure and other sources. some local authority project funding. • In the absence of a significant rates base, the In operating expenditure terms, it is expected that Commonwealth and Territory Government will $42.4 million will be spent with the five largest continue to fund services. service delivery program areas for the Council are: • The budget has been set with the assumption Community Development Programme (CDP), Night that there will be minimal CPI increase in Patrol, Territory Housing Repairs and Maintenance government funding due to the COVID-19. Contract, Municipal Services, and Council Services budget measures. The exact impact will not be General. The largest component of operating known until the federal and territory budgets to expenditure is on wages and salaries, a total of $21 be released in October 2020. million or 50 per cent. This is budgeted to fund 356 • No direct control on Grants and agency income employment positions across the Region. This makes for future years. the Council one of the largest employers in the Big • In absence of a long term asset management Rivers Region, and the largest employer of Indigenous plan, council’s capital expenditure can only people in the Roper Gulf Regional Council area. be estimated to the amount of depreciation Additionally, the council has budgeted $13.4 million expense. for capital expenditure. The majority of this budget • There are no additional major initiatives planned will be used for renewal of ageing plant, machinery over the next five years, outside the Council Plan. and vehicles but there are also major road works and This is largely due to any major initiatives being new infrastructure construction projects planned. wholly dependent on additional funding and Major capital upgrades are planned for Borroloola, there is currently no indication of significant Mataranka, Ngukurr and Numbulwar. increases that would enable major increases to be considered.

BUDGET 2020/2021 88 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Budget 2020/21 BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 Income Rates -2,739,996.75 -2,767,396.72 -2,795,070.68 -2,823,021.39 Income Council Fees and Charges -1,068,724.28 -1,079,411.52 -1,090,205.64 -1,101,107.69 Income Operating Grants Subsidies -20,715,823.26 -20,922,981.49 -21,132,211.31 -21,343,533.42 Income Investments -300,000.00 -303,000.00 -306,030.00 -309,090.30 Income Reimbursements -10,000.00 -10,100.00 -10,201.00 -10,303.01 Income Agency and Commercial -12,688,377.28 -12,943,413.66 Services -12,562,749.78 -12,815,261.05 Other Income -660,568.18 -667,173.86 -673,845.60 -680,584.06 Operating Income -38,057,862.25 -38,438,440.87 -38,822,825.28 -39,211,053.53

Employee Expenses 21,140,215.92 21,351,618.08 21,565,134.26 21,780,785.60 Contract and Material Expenses 10,643,566.73 10,750,002.40 10,857,502.42 10,966,077.45 Fleet, Plant & Equipment 1,086,522.16 1,097,387.38 1,108,361.26 1,119,444.87 Depreciation, Amortisation & 5,369,160.00 5,477,080.12 Impairment 5,316,000.00 5,422,851.60 Other Operating Expenses 4,282,102.38 4,324,923.40 4,368,172.64 4,411,854.36 Finance Expenses 12,140.00 12,261.40 12,384.01 12,507.85 Operating Expenses 42,480,547.19 42,905,352.66 43,334,406.19 43,767,750.25

Budgeted Operating Surplus/Deficit 4,422,684.94 4,466,911.79 4,511,580.91 4,556,696.72

Income Capital Grants -3,031,805.15 Budgeted Surplus/Deficit 1,390,879.79 4,466,911.79 4,511,580.91 4,556,696.72

WIP Assets 13,448,079.93 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 Depreciation, Amortisation & -5,369,160.00 -5,477,080.12 Impairment -5,316,000.00 -5,422,851.60 Net Budget Surplus/(Deficit) 9,522,959.72 1,597,751.79 1,588,729.31 1,579,616.60

Accumulated Surplus Deficit -8,289,540.40 -1,597,751.79 -1,588,729.31 -1,579,616.60 General Reserves -1,660,067.00 Net budgeted operating position -426,647.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 BUDGET 2020/2021

4. Infrastructure Maintenance Budget Building & Infrastructure $ 884,317 Fleet, Plant & Equipment $ 36,821

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 89 5. Rates Summary 2020/21 The following rates proposal has been prepared The special rates to cover for the Animal Health as per section 158 of the Local Government Act. Management in various communities are $76,125. Adjustments have been made to incorporate the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Please note that revenue estimates for pastoral Community Development’s approved conditional and mining leases are based on accepted rates rating levies for mining and pastoral leases. proposal by the Minister for Local Government and Community Services. The rates declaration for 2020/21 will levy approx. $1,431,054 in rates revenue. The Waste Collection The proposed Rates and User Charges for 2020/21 charges would be approx. $1,231,917.75 in are: 2020/21.

Zone/Class 2019-20 2020-21 Residential Rate 1 Aboriginal Land $1,235.21 $1,235.21 Residential Rate 2 Borroloola, Mataranka, Larrimah & Daly Waters $ 1,171.48 $ 1,171.48 Residential Rate 3 Vacant Land not on Aboriginal Land $ 1,171.48 $ 1.171.48 Commercial Rate 1 Aboriginal Land $ 1,417.13 $ 1,417.13 Commercial Rate 2 Borroloola, Mataranka, Larrimah & Daly Waters $ 1,379.31 $ 1,379.31 Commercial Rate 3 Tourist Commercial /Caravan Parks 7.1289% of UCV 7.1289% of UCV Rural Rate 1 Under 200 hectares $ 1,180.48 $ 1,180.48 Rural Rate 2 Over 200 hectares $ 1,211.34 $ 1,211.34 Conditional Rate 1 Pastoral Leases valued < $ 1,230,000 $376.45 $376.45 Conditional Rate 2 Pastoral Leases valued > $ 1,230,000 0.0306% of UCV 0.0306% of UCV Conditional Rate 3 Mining Leases valued < $ 255,100 $890.96 $ 890.96 Conditional Rate 4 Mining Leases valued > $ 255,100 0.3475% of UCV 0.3475% of UCV Other All other properties $1,235.21 $ 1,235.21 Special Rate – Animal Control $ 125.00 $125.00 Waste Management Charge Per standard rubbish bins multiplied by the number of collections per $ 426.58 $ 426.58 week

BUDGET 2020/2021 90 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Fees and Charges Schedule 2020/2021 • A senior discount of 15% applies to all the below listed fees and charges for residents holding a Seniors Card. This discount does not apply to Rates & Post Boxes. • Concession Card holders receive a 30% discount on veterinary services relating to euthanasia and desexing surgeries (card must be sighted prior to delivery of service).Penalty rates apply for work outside normal span of work hours including weekends and public holidays • The below charges are for short term hire of Plant, Machinery & Labour subject to availability. Long term hire, lease or other arrangements need to be negotiated with the Council. • A request for waiver must be written correspondence to the Council. Any waiver of fee or charge must be approved by the Council.

2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments Trades and Labour All of RGRC Where Available Tradesman - Plumber/Electrician/ $150.00 $136.36 per hour includes all trades Carpenter/Certified Operators Mechanic $160.00 $145.45 per hour Trades Assistant - includes apprentice $100.00 $90.91 per hour All other labour BUDGET 2020/2021 Travel $2.30 $2.09 per km Includes sealed and unsealed Labour - Operator $90.00 $81.82 per hour Travel time charges based on hourly rate Labour - Lead Operator $110.00 $100.00 per hour Travel time charges based on hourly rate Labour - Supervisor $160.00 $145.45 per hour Travel time charges based on hourly rate Emergency call out fee $290.00 $263.64 per call out Outside of council operating hours

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 91 2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments Plant and Equipment - Wet Hire Elevated Work Platform $140.00 $127.27 per hour Need 2 licensed Elevated platform license holders to operate 3/6 Ton Small Drop Side Tipper $135.00 $122.73 per hour Backhoe $220.00 $200.00 per hour Includes attachments Grader (Cat 140G) $250.00 $227.27 per hour Grader (Cat 12M) $345.00 $313.64 per hour Forklift (Manitou Telehandler) $195.00 $177.27 per hour Bobcat with Attachments $185.00 $168.18 per hour Mini Excavator $155.00 $140.91 per hour 24 Tonne Excavator (Hitachi) $345.00 $313.64 per hour plus $85 standby 24 Tonne Excavator (Hitachi) $250.00 $227.27 per hour Dry Hire Rate $85 standby Rock-hammer $25.00 $22.73 per hour Mini Excavator only Front End Loader $235.00 $213.64 per hour Includes attachments Tractor - up to 100hp with Slasher or $200.00 $181.82 per hour Need to check locations Post Hole Borer for availability Quad Bike & Spray Pack $145.00 $131.82 per hour Does not include chemicals Ride -On - mower - with operator $150.00 $136.36 per hour Housing only Trailer (Small box/tandem) $13.50 $12.27 per hour Box Trailer $55.00 $50.00 half day Minimum Half Day charges Box Trailer $80.00 $72.73 per day Wood Chipper $135.00 $122.73 per hour Chainsaw $85.00 $77.27 per hour Hilux Ute $60 per day or $54.00 Dry Hire - Minimum per 40 cents per day charge applies KM whichever is higher Flat Top Truck CB18WE $100.00 $90.91 per hour Waste Management Service Charge $426.58 $387.80 per bin Multiplied by number of collections Commercial Waste Dump Fee $85.00 $77.27 per m3 Grease Trap Dump Fee $65.00 $59.09 per kilolitres (Borroloola Only) & Does not include removal + transport cost Dead Car Fee $115.00 $104.55 per car Tyres - Standard Sedan $12.50 $11.36 Tyres – All Terrain / Small Tractor $46.00 $41.82 Tyres - Truck / Tractor Large $95.00 $86.36

BUDGET 2020/2021 92 | Roper Gulf Regional Council 2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments Registration companion animals Entire dog- with reproductive organs $52.00 $47.27 per year Registration per dog De-sexed - without $25.00 $22.73 per year reproductive organs Registration per dog License for more $125.00 $113.64 per year than two dogs Pound Maintenance Fee $35.00 $31.82 per dog per day/part day Veterinary Fees Town camps and outstations - Full Day $1,870.00 $1,700.00 per day Town camps and outstations - Half Day $820.00 $745.45 half day applicable to day drip town camps and outstations ex Katherine only Town camps and outstations - Travel $2.30 $2.09 per km ex Katherine Individual fees for service (Where owner does not fall under outstation or town camp service provision) Consultation $90.00 $81.82 Flat Rate Irrespective of hours Nail Clip $30.00 $27.27 per animal Sedation $90.00 $81.82 Flat Rate Irrespective of hours General Anaesthetic iv $120.00 $109.09 Flat Rate Irrespective of hours General Anaesthetic gaseous per hour $220.00 $200.00 per hour Surgical time/hr or part there of $440.00 $400.00 per hour or part thereof Dog spey $350.00 $318.18 per dog additional $70 for on heat, pregnant or dog over 30kg Dog Castration $280.00 $254.55 per dog additional $70 for dog over 30kg Pup desexing - Spey dog less than 5 $240.00 $218.18 per dog months old Pup desexing - Castrate dog less than 5 $200.00 $181.82 per dog months old

Cat spey $180.00 $163.64 per cat BUDGET 2020/2021 Cat castration $130.00 $118.18 per cat Kitten desexing - Spey kitten less than 5 $160.00 $145.45 per cat months old Kitten desexing - Castrate kitten less $90.00 $81.82 per cat than 5 months old Contraceptive injections for females - $55.00 $50.00 per dog Small dog (less than 10 kg) Contraceptive injections for females - $70.00 $63.64 per dog Medium dog (10-25 kg)

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 93 2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments Contraceptive injections for females - $80.00 $72.73 per dog Large dog (>25 kg) IV fluid therapy $70.00 $63.64 per bag Subcutaneous fluid therapy $30.00 $27.27 per animal Dectomax injection $20.00 $18.18 per dog for ticks, scabies, intestinal worms and heartworm Oral ivermectin $15.00 $13.64 per dog for ticks, scabies, intestinal worms and heartworm Oral tablet dispensing $3.00 $2.73 per tablet Parental drug administration $30.00 $27.27 per injection Parvovirus vaccination $50.00 $45.45 per dog Protech C3 Euthanasia without burial $100.00 $90.91 per animal Euthanasia with burial $180.00 $163.64 per animal Cemetery services Burial charges include digging and $815.00 $740.91 per burial Where available. Where backfilling of grave unavailable, contractors may be engaged at an additional cost. Communications, publications and administration Rates Search $80.00 $72.73 per property Post Box - Small $40.00 $36.36 per year Post Box - Medium $65.00 $59.09 per year Post Box - Large $90.00 $81.82 per year Establishment fee $26.00 $23.64 per box New lock $31.00 $28.18 per lock Extra keys $12.40 $11.27 per key Reactivation $31.00 $28.18 each reactivation

BUDGET 2020/2021 94 | Roper Gulf Regional Council 2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments Internet Café $3.60 $3.27 per 15 mins Printing - A4 Black & White single sided $1.25 $1.14 per page Printing - A4 Black & White double $2.10 $1.91 per page sided Printing - A3 Black & White single sided $2.10 $1.91 per page Printing - A3 Black & White double $2.60 $2.36 per page sided Printing - A4 Colour single sided $2.10 $1.91 per page Printing - A4 Colour double sided $3.60 $3.27 per page Printing - A3 Colour single sided $2.60 $2.36 per page Printing - A3 Colour double sided $5.20 $4.73 per page Transmit or Receive a fax per A4 page $2.30 $2.09 per page Local Transmit or Receive a fax per A4 page $3.60 $3.27 per page Interstate Transmit or Receive a fax per A4 page $13.40 $12.18 per page International Laminate - A4 sheet $4.60 $4.18 per page Laminate - A3 sheet $6.20 $5.64 per page Laminate Business Card $2.10 $1.91 per card Binding of documents $12.50 $11.36 up to 30 pages Binding of documents $21.00 $19.09 up to 50 pages Binding of documents $26.00 $23.64 over 50 pages Annual Report or Regional Plan black $32.00 $29.09 Free copies can be and white copy downloaded at: www. ropergulf.nt.gov.au. Copies of the document are free to read at all any SDC’s Annual Report or Regional Plan Colour $2.60 $2.36 per page One sided print copy Annual Report or Regional Plan $55.00 $50.00 per copy printers Copy Ads in Newsletter-Banner $65.00 $59.09 per ad Advertisement Ads in Newsletter-Quarter page $170.00 $154.55 per ad To place Advertisements in RGRC Newsletter Ads in Newsletter-Half page $250.00 $227.27 per ad Ads in Newsletter-Full page $335.00 $304.55 per ad Copy of Minutes black and white copy $9.30 $8.45 per meeting Free copies can be downloaded at: www. BUDGET 2020/2021 ropergulf.nt.gov.au. Copies of the document are free to read at all any SDC’s Local Authority Special Meeting Fee $0.00 per meeting Price on application - varies with town Projector $30.00 $27.27 per hour White Board $15.00 $13.64 per hour Scanning & Email 70 cents 64 cents per page

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 95 2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments Venue hire Basic Facility Hire $215.00 $195.45 per day - Flat Includes main building Rate such as Community Halls, Board Rooms, Training Rooms and Singular Sport and Rec Building Basic Facility Hire $170.00 $154.55 minimum 4 Includes main building hours + $25 such as Community per additional Halls, Board Rooms, hour Training Rooms and Singular Sport and Rec Building Whole Facility Hire $330.00 $300.00 per day - Flat Incorporates the hire of Rate several buildings on the same grounds including kitchen, toilets and showers Whole Facility Hire $260.00 $236.36 minimum 4 Incorporates the hire of hours + $40 several buildings on the per additional same grounds including hour kitchen, toilets and showers Office Space $250.00 $227.27 per week 3x2 metre area. Long term leases can be negotiated Visitor Accommodation - Service $150.00 $136.36 per room per Booking up to 5 nights - Charge day. $150 per room per night Bookings >5 nights to 4 weeks $130 per room per night Bookings >4 weeks $110 per room per night

Oval For Organised Competition $1,090.00 $990.91 per season (12- Facility hire agreement 14 weeks) must be signed and approved by Council before access to the facility is approved. Long Term Development Program Fee $3,195.00 $2,904.55 per season Facility hire agreement (30-40 weeks) must be signed and approved by Council before access to the facility is approved. Tables $3.60 $3.27 per day per table, payable in advance Chairs $1.55 $1.40 per day per chair, payable in advance Delivery of Tables/Chairs $90.00 $81.82 per event Local delivery only

BUDGET 2020/2021 96 | Roper Gulf Regional Council 2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments BBQ $40.00 $36.36 per day $100.00 deposit required. Hire includes a gas bottle with gas. The hirer is responsible for ensuring they have adequate gas as hire does not include a full gas bottle Camping Fees $20.00 $18.18 per day per site per vehicle Storage Facility Fee $25.00 $22.73 per pallet per insurance to be born by week the customer Livestock Agistment Roper Gulf $2.00 $1.82 Per head. Max 2 nights residents Livestock Agistment other $5.00 $4.55 Per head. Max 2 nights Home Care Packages Package Management Cost: Level 1 $25.27 $25.27 per week GST not applicable Level 2 $44.47 $44.47 per week GST not applicable Level 3 $96.77 $96.77 per week GST not applicable Level 4 $146.69 $146.69 per week GST not applicable Care Management Cost: Level 1 $50.55 $50.55 per week GST not applicable Level 2 $88.94 $88.94 per week GST not applicable Level 3 $193.54 $193.54 per week GST not applicable Level 4 $293.37 $293.37 per week GST not applicable Exit Fee $550.00 $550.00 one off GST not applicable Client Contribution $10.50 $10.50 per day GST not applicable Support Services: Social Support Individual $60.00 $60.00 per hour GST not applicable Social Support Group (minimum 5 $10.80 $10.80 per person per GST not applicable people) hour Meals Preparation and Delivery $14.51 $14.51 per meal GST not applicable Domestic Assistance $60.00 $60.00 per hour GST not applicable Personal Care $60.00 $60.00 per hour GST not applicable Transport $60.00 $60.00 per hour GST not applicable Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) & Disability In Home Support (DIHS) Meals $15.00 $15.00 per meal GST not applicable BUDGET 2020/2021 Support Services: Transport $11.00 $11.00 per trip GST not applicable Social Support Group $11.00 $11.00 per service GST not applicable Social Support Individual $11.00 $11.00 per service GST not applicable Domestic Assistance $11.00 $11.00 per service GST not applicable Personal Care $11.00 $11.00 per service GST not applicable

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 97 2020/21 2020/21 Description GST inc GST exc Unit Comments National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Very Remote Support Services: Coordination of Support (COS) $147.09 $147.09 per hour GST not applicable Social Support Individual/Transport $79.28 $79.28 per hour GST not applicable Social Support Group Centre Based $29.58 $29.58 per hour GST not applicable Meals (Preparations & Delivery) $14.51 $14.51 per meal GST not applicable Domestic Assistance $75.05 $75.05 per hour GST not applicable Self Care (Personal Care) $85.22 $85.22 per hour GST not applicable House/Yard Maintanence $72.42 $72.42 per hour GST not applicable A comprehensive listing of all the charges related to NDIS can be obtained with below link https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/price-guides-and-information/annual-price-review General Road Permit Application Fee $200.00 per application Deposit to Repair Damage to Footpath, $5,675.00 $5,675.00 per contract GST not applicable Kerb, Road or Road Reserve Push Lawn mower hire with Operator $135.00 $122.73 per hour Commercial Jobs (if available) Whipper Snipper hire with Operator $125.00 $113.64 per hour Commercial Jobs (if available) Push Lawn mower hire with Operator $70.00 $63.64 per hour Residential Jobs (if available) Whipper Snipper hire with Operator $70.00 $63.64 per hour Residential Jobs (if available) School nutrition program - breakfast $8.00 $8.00 per person GST not applicable and lunch per day Creche (Relevant Arrangement Fee) $6.50 $6.50 per person GST not applicable per day Creche (Complying Written $25.95 $25.95 per person GST not applicable Arrangement Fee) per day Beswick Aged Care Room Rent - single $285.00 $259.09 per person room per week Beswick Aged Care Room Rent - $145.00 $131.82 per person double room per week Airports Airport Pick & Drop Off $70.00 $63.64 per person Group Booking per one way organisation Landing Fees (All airports) except $26.00 $23.64 per tonne-min Mataranka charge $75 Landing Fees - Mataranka $26.00 $23.64 per tonne- min charge $30 * POA - Price on Application

BUDGET 2020/2021 98 | Roper Gulf Regional Council 6. Assessment of the Social and Economic Effects of the Rating Policy and Declaration The Council has considered the effect of the Additionally, rates revenue remains a small COVID-19 crisis on the regions social and economic proportion of the Council’s total budget, at less factors and whist always mindful and prepared to than 7 per cent of the total operating revenue. This initiate measures to protect the communities from underlies the fact that the Council is effective in the virus’ impact. The Council is largely guided by the securing significant non-rate revenue for all of its Commonwealth and Northern Territory Government’ communities, including government grants and decisions. In line with this, the Council has signed contracts. This allows for services and employment up to the NT Government’s rate relief program to opportunities to be delivered to Council residents far provide assistance to those rate-payers that are above what the rates revenue would alone enable, detrimentally affected by the Coronavirus. resulting in a net positive socio-economic impact for residents. Rates to be levied on property owners by Roper Gulf in 2020/21 remain affordable and at very low levels Despite having mining and pastoral properties in compared to other local government jurisdictions in the Council’s area, the rate capping imposed by

Australia. Further, rates levied on Territory Housing the Territory Government for this category, restricts BUDGET 2020/2021 dwellings are paid in the first instance by Territory Council’s ability to generate increased revenue. Housing, so have no direct financial impact on public This adversely affects council to provide increased housing tenants. As such, the Council does not services to the communities. anticipate any detrimental socio-economic impact from levying rates in 2020/21.

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 99 7. Elected Member Allowances Table of Maximum Council Member Allowances for 2020/21 A council must resolve to fix member allowances for the financial year when it adopts the budget for the financial year. A council must adopt its 2020/21 budget on or before 31 July 2020. The amounts in these tables indicate the maximum level at which allowances may be set. A council needs to consider allowances in the overall context of its budget and a council can resolve to pay less than the maximum levels. Once the budget has been approved, a council may adopt an amendment to its budget but the amendment cannot have the effect of increasing the amount of allowances for the financial year for the council members.

Councillor Allowances Approved Amount $ Budget Amount $ Councillor – base 1 13,509.96 148.609.56 Electoral 2 4,943.73 59,324.76

Deputy Mayor – base 1 27,776.12 27,776.12 Electoral 2 4,943.73 4,943.73

Mayor – base 2 75,116.61 75,116.61 Electoral 2 19,771.29 19,771.29

TOTAL BASE+ELECTORAL ALLOWANCE 335,542.07 Professional Development Allowance 3 Including: Course Fees, $3,753.17 max per 48,791.21 Travel, Meals and Accommodation elected member Extra Meeting Allowance 4 $125 per meeting maximum $ 125.00 per meeting 12,000.00 claimable $9,006.64 per Councillor per Councillor As per CL006 Councillor Allowances Policy Acting Principal Member 5 $261.34 per day maximum $ 261.34 per day 23,520.60 claimable 90 days $23,403.60

1 Base Allowance Claims (vii) The member must have attended at least 75 per cent of the duration of the The base allowance is automatically paid to council members each month or at meeting to claim an extra meeting allowance. such frequency as resolved by council, in arrears. (viii) Claims for extra meeting allowance must be made by the second 2 Electoral Allowance Claims working day in the month following the meeting for which the claim is made, The electoral allowance is automatically paid to council members each month or or as resolved by council. Payment of extra meeting allowance is monthly or as at such frequency as resolved by council, in arrears. resolved by council. 3 (ix) Claims for extra meeting allowance not made in accordance with (viii) will . Professional Development Allowance Claims be regarded as a late claim and paid with the next monthly payment. However, (i) The allowance is available to all council members. if the claim is not made within three months of the meeting for which the extra (ii) The professional development allowance may be claimed multiple times each meeting allowance is claimed, the right to an extra meeting allowance for that year, but the total value of those claims must not exceed the maximum specified meeting is forfeited. in the table (see clause 8). (x) Claims forms must be submitted by the approved method. (iii) The professional development allowance is to be used to cover the cost 5 of travel to the course or conference, course or conference fees, meals and Acting Principal Member Claims accommodation for the duration of the course or conference. (i) When the deputy principal member carries out the functions of the principal (iv) Claims must be made using the forms approved by council. (v) Only member as outlined in section 43(2)(b) and section 43(2)(c) of the Local approved courses/conferences consistent with council policy attract professional Government Act, the deputy principal member is entitled to be paid an allowance development allowance. as the acting principal member. 4 (ii) If some other council member is acting as the principal member in accordance Extra Meeting Allowance Claims with section 43(3) of the Local Government Act, the member is entitled to be (i) Council members may only claim an extra meeting allowance for meetings paid an allowance as the acting principal member. referred to in the council policy. (iii) The acting principal member is entitled to be paid the daily rate, as outlined (ii) An extra meeting allowance may be claimed for up to a maximum of two in the table of allowances. While a council member is acting principal member, meetings per day. (iii) Council members must not claim for an extra meeting the extra meeting and base allowances are suspended. In the case of base more than once for the same meeting. allowance, this is on a pro rata basis. The member is still entitled to their usual (iv) When a council member is required to travel in order to attend an approved electoral allowance. The daily rate includes Saturdays, Sundays and public extra meeting, the council member may claim an extra meeting allowance for holidays. each full day of travel, unless that travel falls on the same day on which the (iv) The maximum number of days (including Saturdays, Sundays and public meeting is held. In this context, a full day of travelling means at least four hours holidays) that a council member may be paid as the acting principal member is of travelling, which may include time in transit. an aggregate of 90 days in a financial year. A member may continue to hold the (v) Claims must be made using the forms approved by council. position for a longer period if council so resolves, however, the allowance reverts (vi) Forms must include the date on which the meeting was held and indicate the to the usual rate for that member period of time the member was present at the meeting.

BUDGET 2020/2021 100 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Appendix A: Graphical Representations

Operating Income

Other Income IncomeOther Agency Income and Commercial Services IncomeIncome Reimbursements Agency and Commercial Services Income Investments Income Reimbursements Income Operating Grants Subsidies Income Investments Income Council Fees and Charges Income Operating Grants Subsidies Income Rates Income Council Fees and Charges Income Rates

Income Rates $-2,739,996.75 Income Council Fees and Charges $-1,068,724.28 Income Operating Grants Subsidies $-20,715,823.26 Income Investments $-300,000 Income Reimbursements $-10,000 Income Agency and Commercial Services $-12,562,749.78 Other Income $-660,568.18 $ -38,057,862.25

Operating Expenses

Finance Expenses Other Operating Expenses Depreciation,Finance Expenses Amortisation and Impairment Fleet,Other Plant Operating and Equipment Expenses ContractDepreciation, and Material Amortisation Expenses and Impairment EmployeeFleet, Plant Expenses and Equipment Contract and Material Expenses Employee Expenses BUDGET 2020/2021

Employee Expenses $21,072,325.44 Contract and Material Expenses $10,743,566.73 Fleet, Plant & Equipment $1,086,522.16 Depreciation, Amortisation & Impairment $5,316,000 Other Operating Expenses $4,280,352.42 Finance Expenses $12,140 $ 42,510,906.75

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 101 Expenditure by Directorate

CEO Directorate

OtherCEO Directorate Community Services and Engagement Other Infrastructure Services and Planning Community Services and Engagement Corporate Services and Sustainability Infrastructure Services and Planning Corporate Services and Sustainability

Corporate Services and Sustainability $8,836,490.67 Urapunga Infrastructure Services & Planning $15,505,734.62 Community Services and Engagement Robinson$ River 16,207,519.54 Other Numbulwar$227,601.84 Office of the CEO $1,663,243.92 Ngukurr $ 42,440,590.59 Minyerri Mataranka Expenditure by Location Weemol UrapungaUrapunga Jilkminggan Robinson River Robinson River Eva Valley Numbulwar Numbulwar Bulman Ngukurr Ngukurr Borroloola Minyerri Minyerri Mataranka Beswick WeemolMataranka Barunga JilkmingganWeemol EvaJilkminggan Valley BulmanEva Valley Borroloola Bulman Beswick Barunga $ 1,436,575.77Borroloola Mataranka $ 2,156,619.64 Beswick $ 2,104,609.06Barunga Minyerri $ 2,267,332.00 Beswick Borroloola $ 3,758,809.35 Ngukurr $ 3,740,644.35 Bulman $ 1,435,601.09Barunga Numbulwar $ 3,832,660.43 Eva Valley $ 1,009,114.01 Robinson River $ 199,622.00 Jilkminggan $ 1,604,955.38 Urapunga $ 313,246.20 Weemol $ 18,800.00 $ 23,878,589.28

BUDGET 2020/2021 102 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Appendix B: Capital Budget Asset management is increasingly becoming disposal cost which increase the cost of the services important to Roper Gulf Regional Council. With that they support. The main aim of Council’s asset over $65 million in depreciating physical assets and management is to ensure that assets are managed the need for financial sustainability and economical in accordance with the National Asset Management practices, it is prudent that asset management is a Strategy (NAMS) - a national framework for local key focus for Council in the years to come and that governments to manage their assets, and this it is to the highest standards possible. Council’s framework outlines minimal ‘core’ asset management asset management team focuses on delivering the actions based around the framework. The national following services to Council: frameworks for asset management are: • Acquisitions and disposal of assets; • Framework 1: Criteria for Assessing Financial • Fleet and pool vehicle management; Sustainability • Financial asset management (maintenance • Framework 2: Asset Planning and Management of asset registers, ledgers, commissioning, • Framework 3: Financial Planning and Reporting insurance); A gap analysis has been undertaken to gain an Urapunga • Long term planning for assets (10 year plans); understanding of Council’s current level of asset Robinson River • Staff housing tenancy management; management and to highlight areas for improvement Numbulwar • Visitor Accommodation management; and and best practice to further develop Council’s asset Commercial tenancy management management planning practices. Thus, Council’s Ngukurr The primary role of assets is to support the delivery main asset management focus for the forthcoming Minyerri of services. As Council’s assets are aging, there year is implementing strategies identified from this Mataranka are increases in maintenance, refurbishment and analysis. Weemol Jilkminggan Eva Valley Bulman Borroloola Beswick Barunga BUDGET 2020/2021

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 103 Capital Expenditure Budget 2020/21

Proposed Budgeted 2020/21* Funded by Barunga Plant and Equipment $75,000.00 Muncipal Services - Kubota Tractor Fleet Reserve $38,000.00 Municipal Services - John Deere Fleet Reserve Vehicles $70,000.00 Sport & Rec - Replacement Toyota Fleet Reserve Hiace $55,000.00 Night Patrol - Replacement Toyota Hilux Australian Government Grant $55,000.00 Municipal Services - Replacement Fleet Reserve Toyota Hilux $63,000.00 Aged Care - New Toyota Van Australian Government Grant Buildings $20,000.00 Lot 221 Relocate Night Patrol and Operating Surplus Nusery $0.00 Lot 198 New library at council office - $30,000.00 Asset Reserve Design Infrastructure $100,000.00 Lot 282 Upgrade to Ablution Block Asset Reserve $20,000.00 Lot 222 Relocation of Ablution block Asset Reserve $70,000.00 Oval -2 X Coaches Boxes Asset Reserve $130,000.00 Communicaitons Tower & Equipment Accumulated Funds Roads $51,510.00 Baraunga Bottom Camp & Bagala Roads Future Fund Road $747,510.00

Beswick Vehicles $50,000.00 Housing - Replacement Toyota Fleet Reserve Landcruiser $53,000.00 Night Patrol - Replacement Toyota Hilux Australian Government Grant $60,000.00 Aged Care New Toyota Hilux Australian Government Grant Infrastructure $130,000.00 Communicaitons Tower & Equipment Accumulated Funds Roads $70,000.00 Madigan Road Intersection Design Roads Future Fund $363,000.00

Borroloola Plant and Equipment $38,000.00 Municipal Services - Mower Operating Surplus $127,000.00 Municipal Services - Skidsteer Loader Fleet Reserve $101,000.00 Municipal Services - Mitsubishi Truck Fleet Reserve

BUDGET 2020/2021 104 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Proposed Budgeted 2020/21* Funded by Vehicles $70,000.00 CDP - Toyota Hiace Bus Fleet Reserve $70,000.00 Sport & Rec - Landcruiser Fleet Reserve $55,000.00 Sport & Rec - Toyota Hilux Fleet Reserve Buildings $300,000.00 Lot 391 Development - VOQ CAPEX 19/20 $40,000.00 Office & Toilet for waste facility -Design CAPEX 19/20 & Costing Sports Courts $296,643.07 MRM CBT $270,000.00 Lot 784 Power Upgrades CAPEX 19/20 $45,000.00 Municipal Services - Caged Shed CAPEX 19/20 Infrastructure Lot 920 Retractable Pool Shade $128,650.00 Grant being sought Lot 784 Sub-surface irrigation for the $240,000.00 Grant being sought oval $185,000.00 Lot 376 Tamarind park and airport car Asset Reserve park mains electrical supply to the sites $120,000.00 Anyula & Robinson Roads Street Asset Reserve Lighting to Robinson road from Rocky Creek to Garawa sta & complete length of Anyula street $130,000.00 Communicaitons Tower & Equipment Accumulated Funds $12,000.00 Lot 793 Installation of new street lights Operating Surplus $252,610.00 Toilet at airport LA Project $1,815,610.00

Bulman Plant and Equipment $29,000.00 Municipal Services - New Gator Fleet Reserve $127,000.00 Municipal Services - Bobcat Fleet Reserve Vehicles $53,000.00 Municipal Services - New 4WD Hilux Fleet Reserve $55,000.00 Municipal Services - Landcruiser Fleet Reserve Buildings $0.00 Council office extension $100,000.00 Asset Reserve

Infrastructure BUDGET 2020/2021 $65,000.00 Waste Management Facility Fence Asset Reserve $130,000.00 Telecommunications Tower Accumulated Funds $43,000.00 Alution Block NT Government Grant $150,000.00 Council depot - concrete wash down Asset Reserve bay $97,000.00 Toilet at Council Office LA Project Roads $710,600.00 Seal & Drainage Works Roads Future Fund $1,459,600.00

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 105 Proposed Budgeted 2020/21* Funded by Jilkminggan Plant and Equipment $50,000.00 Municipal Services - Kubota Tractor Fleet Reserve Vehicles $70,000.00 CDP - Toyota Landcruiser Fleet Reserve $55,000.00 Municipal Servcies - Toyota Hilux Fleet Reserve $70,000.00 Creche - Toyouta Hiace Bus Fleet Reserve $53,000.00 Night Patrol - Toyouta Hilux Australian Government Grant Buildings $100,000.00 Upgrade Office - Renovations Asset Reserve $75,000.00 Roof over basketball court LA Project Replacement Ablution Block $130,000.00 SCALE Infrastructure $130,000.00 Telecommunications Tower Accumulated Funds $603,000.00

Manyallaluk Plant and Equipment $88,000.00 Municipal Services - MPR 300 ISUZU Fleet Reserve $50,000.00 Muncipal Services - Kubota Tractor Fleet Reserve $29,000.00 Municipal Services - John Deere Fleet Reserve $260,000.00 Municipal Services - Compactor Truck Fleet Reserve $29,000.00 Municipal Services - New John Deere Fleet Reserve Gator Vehicles $70,000.00 Essential Services - Replacement Toyota Fleet Reserve Hiace Bus Infrastructure $130,000.00 Telecommunications Tower Accumulated Funds Roads $500,000.00 Eva Valley Road 10km Re-sheet Roads Future Fund $1,156,000.00

Mataranka Plant and Equipment $101,000.00 Municipal Services - Replacement Fuso Fleet Reserve Truck $29,000.00 CDP - Replacement Case Scout ATV Fleet Reserve $29,000.00 Municipal Services - Replacement John Fleet Reserve Deere Gator $127,000.00 Municipal Services - Toyota Bobcat Fleet Reserve $98,340.00 Municipal Services - Toyota Forklift Fleet Reserve $38,000.00 Municipal Services - Replacement Ride Fleet Reserve on Mower

BUDGET 2020/2021 106 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Proposed Budgeted 2020/21* Funded by Vehicles $55,000.00 Municipal Services - Toyouta Hilux Fleet Reserve $55,000.00 Municipal Services - Toyouta Hilux Fleet Reserve $60,000.00 Aged Care - Toyota Hilux Australian Government Grant

Buildings $434,659.50 Community Services Hub $2,565,340.50 NT Government Grant $125,000.00 Upgrade Aged Care Australian Government Grant Infrastructure $130,000.00 Telecommunications Tower Accumulated Funds $108,460.00 Ginty Airstrip Resurfacing CAPEX 19/20 $100,000.00 Statues Project LA Project $100,000.00 Statues Project Asset Reserve Roads Roads $327,957.00 Cemetery Car park Roads Future Fund $1,918,416.50

Ngukurr Vehicles $55,000.00 Municipal Services - New 4WD Hilux Fleet Reserve $53,000.00 Municipal Services - New 4WD Hilux Fleet Reserve $60,000.00 Aged Care - New 4WD Hilux Australian Government Grant

$60,000.00 Municipal Services - New 4WD Hilux Fleet Reserve Buildings $265,000.00 Aged Care - Upgrade Aged Care Australian Government Grant

Infrastructure $100,000.00 River Pump Spurline for irrigation to Asset reserve Council office $130,000.00 Telecommunications Tower Accumulated Funds $500,000.00 Freight Hub Australian Government Grant $819,148.00 Freight Hub NT Government Grant $161,772.73 Outdoor Stage LA Project $238,262.90 Basketball Court LA Project BUDGET 2020/2021 $2,442,183.63

Numbulwar Plant and Equipment $75,000.00 Municipal Services - Replacement Fleet Reserve Kubota Tractor $101,000.00 Municipal Services - Hino Tipper Fleet Reserve $127,000.00 Municipal Services - Bobcat Clark Fleet Reserve $38,000.00 Municipal Servceis- Ride on Mower Fleet Reserve

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 107 Proposed Budgeted 2020/21* Funded by Vehicles $50,000.00 Workshop - Replacement Landcruiser Fleet Reserve $70,000.00 CDP - Replacement Landcruiser Fleet Reserve $55,000.00 Municipal Services - Replacement Fleet Reserve Toyota Hilux Buildings $125,000.00 Lot 158 CSC House Renovation (need Asset Reserve full bathroom renovations, wooden floors sanded back and polished, fence replaced) $100,000.00 Lot 156 Rebuild & fencing replacement Asset Reserve $150,000.00 Lot 217 Numbulwar Vehicle Port - New $1,000,000.00 Asset Reserve workshop and fuel depot design and documnetation $186,731.82 Lot 156 upgrade CAPEX 19/20 $110,000.00 Upgrade Aged Care Australian Government Grant Infrastructure $195,723.57 Waste Management Facility Australian Government Grant $53,000.00 Ablution Block NT Government Grant $130,000.00 Telecommunications Tower Accumulated Funds $97,000.00 Toilet near airport LA Project $106,305.04 Playground Equipment LA Project $1,769,760.43

Chardon Street Vehicles $60,000.00 Fleet Management New Hilux Fleet Reserve Buildings $165,000.00 Outstations shed drainage upgrade Asset Reserve $22,000.00 Enclose Crib room, install whirly birds in Operating Surplus workshop roof $247,000.00

2 Crawford Street Vehicles $65,000.00 Housing - Replacement Landcruiser Fleet Reserve Buildings $180,000.00 Internal Upgrade and shed certification Asset Reserve works External civil works $100,000.00 Asset Reserve Compliance upgrades $220,000.00 Asset Reserve Plant and Equipment $90,000.00 Aerator *2 Asset Reserve $335,000.00

BUDGET 2020/2021 108 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Proposed Budgeted 2020/21* Funded by 29 Crawford Street Buildings Upgrade for Certification $400,000.00

Larrimah Plant and Equipment $38,000.00 Municpal Services - Replacement Fleet Reserve Kubota Mower $38,000.00

Robinson River Vehicle $53,000.00 Night Patrol - Replacement Toyota Australian Government Grant Infrastructure $500,000.00 Oval Construction NT Government Grant $553,000.00

$13,448,080.56

Funding Sources

LA Projects Roads Future Fund

Fleet Reserve Accumulated Surplus Asset Reserve CAPEX 19/20 Operating Surplus NT Government Grant Australian Government Grant

Australian Government Grant

$1,652,723.57 BUDGET 2020/2021 $1,849,807.50 NT Government Grant $92,000.00 Operating Surplus $950,191.82 CAPEX 19/20 $1,820,000.00 Asset Reserve $1,170,000.00 Accumulated Funds $3,125,340.00 Fleet Reserve $1,660,067.00 Roads Future Fund $1,127,950.67 Local Authority Allocation $13,448,080.56

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 109 Capital Expenditure by Asset Class

Roads Infrastructure Roads Buildings Vehicles Infrastructure Plant and EquipmentBuildings Vehicles Plant and Equipment

Plant & Equpiment $1,932,340 Vehicles Katherine $1,778,000 Buildings $2,788,391.32 Larrimah Infrastructure $5,164,282.24 Roads Robinson River $1,660,067 Numbulwar $13,323,080.56 Ngukurr Capital Expenditure by Location Mataranka Manyallaluk Katherine Katherine Jilkminggan Larrimah Robinson River Larrimah Bulman Numbulwar Robinson River Borroloola Ngukurr Mataranka Numbulwar Beswick Manyallaluk Ngukurr Barunga Jilkminggan Mataranka Bulman Borroloola Manyallaluk Beswick Jilkminggan Plant and Barunga Community Vehicles Buildings Infrastructure Roads Total Equpiment Bulman Barunga $113,000 $243,000 Borroloola$20,000 $320,000 $51,510 $747,510 Beswick - $163,000 Beswick $0 $130,000 $70,000 $363,000 Borroloola $266,000 $195,000 $655,000 $699,610 - $1,815,610 Barunga Bulman $156,000 $108,000 $0 $485,000 $710,600 $1,459,600 Jilkmiggan $50,000 $248,000 $175,000 $130,000 - $603,000 Manyallak $456,000 $70,000 - $130,000 $500,000 $1,156,000 Mataranka $422,340 $170,000 $559,660 $438,460 $327,957 $1,918,417 Ngukurr - $228,000 $265,000 $1,949,184 - $2,442,184 Numbulwar $341,000 $175,000 $671,732 $582,029 - $1,769,760 Robinson River - $53,000 - $500,000 - $553,000 Larrimah $38,000 - - - - $38,000 Katherine $90,000 $125,000 $367,000 - - $582,000 $1,932,340 $1,778,000 $2,713,391 $5,364,282 $1,660,067 $13,448,081

BUDGET 2020/2021 110 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Appendix C: Income & Expenditure by Location

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Minyerri Ngukurr Borroloola Mataranka Numbulwar Robinson River Barunga (Bamyili) Beswick (Wugularr) Bulman (Gulin Gulin) Urapunga (Ritarangu) Eva Valley (Manyallaluk)Jilkminggan (Duck Creek)

Plant and Community Vehicles Buildings Infrastructure Roads Total Equpiment Barunga $113,000 $243,000 $20,000 $320,000 $51,510 $747,510 Beswick - $163,000 $0 $130,000 $70,000 $363,000 Borroloola $266,000 $195,000 $655,000 $699,610 - $1,815,610

Bulman $156,000 $108,000 $0 $485,000 $710,600 $1,459,600 BUDGET 2020/2021 Jilkmiggan $50,000 $248,000 $175,000 $130,000 - $603,000 Manyallak $456,000 $70,000 - $130,000 $500,000 $1,156,000 Mataranka $422,340 $170,000 $559,660 $438,460 $327,957 $1,918,417 Ngukurr - $228,000 $265,000 $1,949,184 - $2,442,184 Numbulwar $341,000 $175,000 $671,732 $582,029 - $1,769,760 Robinson River - $53,000 - $500,000 - $553,000 Larrimah $38,000 - - - - $38,000 Katherine $90,000 $125,000 $367,000 - - $582,000 $1,932,340 $1,778,000 $2,713,391 $5,364,282 $1,660,067 $13,448,081

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 111 Budget 2020/21 Income & Expenses by Location

Support Centre Barunga Beswick Borroloola Bulman Eva Valley

Category Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Income Income Rates -2,739,996.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Income Council -157,250.00 -9,228.00 -26,800.00 -78,628.20 -14,500.00 -26,660.00 User Fees Income -17,041,666.43 -92,360.51 -542,984.21 -329,716.75 -304,388.90 -463,062.79 Operating Grants Income -300,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Investments Income -10,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reimbursement Agency and -2,577,146.88 -79,664.21 -174,493.65 -2,557,400.00 -726,615.65 -241,142.57 Contract Fees Income Capital -96,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Grants Other Income -659,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Income -23,581,560.06 -181,252.72 -744,277.86 -2,965,744.95 -1,045,504.55 -730,865.36

Expenses Employee 7,598,719.36 930,562.92 1,452,279.24 2,062,763.04 923,337.80 652,011.60 Expenses Contracts and 2,332,389.41 323,662.92 403,180.83 1,278,306.71 310,355.75 210,868.43 Materials Fleet, Plant & 257,582.92 67,800.16 86,980.12 123,100.20 66,550.24 46,699.96 Equipment Depreciation 5,316,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other 2,505,055.45 114,549.77 162,168.87 294,639.40 135,357.30 117,664.10 Operating Finance 11,740.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Expense Internal Cost -10,475,494.93 589,747.33 792,787.93 1,931,397.32 808,266.48 610,293.02 Allocations Total 7,545,992.21 2,026,323.10 2,897,396.99 5,690,206.67 2,243,867.57 1,637,537.11 Expenditure

Net (Surplus) (-16,035,567.85) 1,845,070.38 2,153,119.13 2,724,461.72 1,198,363.02 906,671.75 Deficit

BUDGET 2020/2021 112 | Roper Gulf Regional Council Robinson Jilkminggan Mataranka Minyerri Ngukurr Numbulwar Urapunga River Category Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Income Income Rates 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Income Council -23,799.96 -18,100.00 0.00 -237,350.88 -470,407.24 0.00 -6,000.00 User Fees Income -843,591.94 -130,074.17 -86,639.64 -572,397.74 -378,864.18 0.00 -41,700.00 Operating Grants Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Investments Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reimbursement Agency and -961,787.73 -634,814.00 -1,645,500.00 -530,338.54 -2,423,846.55 0.00 -5,000.00 Contract Fees Income Capital 0.00 -813,106.52 0.00 -1,319,148.08 -195,723.57 0.00 0.00 Grants Other Income 0.00 -1,068.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Income -1,829,179.63 -1,597,162.87 -1,732,139.64 -2,659,235.24 -3,468,841.54 0.00 -52,700.00

Expenses Employee 1,184,261.16 1,455,688.44 0.00 2,313,327.24 2,315,135.76 0.00 142,052.88 Expenses Contracts and 216,658.78 477,010.33 2,234,787.64 1,023,378.53 1,088,925.45 182,200.00 128,200.00 Materials Fleet, Plant & 64,250.16 93,910.00 0.00 113,848.16 132,350.04 3,900.00 16,300.08 Equipment Depreciation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other 139,785.28 129,810.87 32,544.36 289,890.42 296,249.18 13,522.00 26,693.24 Operating Finance 0.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Expense Internal Cost 1,022,319.13 886,314.48 0.00 1,279,769.78 2,050,419.76 7,533.44 55,927.12 Allocations

Total BUDGET 2020/2021 2,627,274.51 3,042,934.12 2,267,332.00 5,020,414.13 5,883,080.19 207,155.44 369,173.32 Expenditure

Net (Surplus) 798,094.88 1,445,771.25 535,192.36 2,361,178.89 2,414,238.65 207,155.44 316,473.32 Deficit

Regional Plan 2020/2021 | 113

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