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CONTENTS CONTENTS
Page Page 1. STRATEGIC CONTEXT 3 1. STRATEGIC CONTEXT 3 Chairman’s Report 4 Chairman’s Report 4 The Region 7 The Region 7 Board Members/Staff 10 Board Members/Staff 10 Vision and Goals 11 Vision and Goals 11 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 12 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 12
2. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 13 2. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 13 Key Performance Indicators/Targets 2011/2012 14 Key Performance Indicators/Targets 2011/2012 14 Key Performance Indicators Summary 16 Key Performance Indicators Summary 16 Statistics 18 Statistics 18
3. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 20 3. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 20 Activities and Actions Report on 2011/2012 21 Activities and Actions Report on 2011/2012 21 3.1 Business Advisory Services 21 3.1 Business Advisory Services 21 3.2 Tourism Initiatives 21 3.2 Tourism Initiatives 21 3.3 Investment 21 3.3 Investment 21 3.4 Major Project Facilitation 23 3.4 Major Project Facilitation 23 3.5 Arafura Resources 23 3.5 Arafura Resources 23 3.6 BHP Billiton – Olympic Dam Expansion Project 24 3.6 BHP Billiton – Olympic Dam Expansion Project 24 3.7 BHP Billiton – Desalination Plant 25 3.7 BHP Billiton – Desalination Plant 25 3.8 Port Bonython Fuels – Fuel Terminal 25 3.8 Port Bonython Fuels – Fuel Terminal 25 3.9 Port Spencer 26 3.9 Port Spencer 26 3.10 Port Lincoln Wharf 26 3.10 Port Lincoln Wharf 26 3.11 Green Grid 27 3.11 Green Grid 27 3.12 Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group 27 3.12 Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group 27 3.13 Whyalla Bulk Commodities Export Facility 27 3.13 Whyalla Bulk Commodities Export Facility 27 3.14 Port of Thevenard 29 3.14 Port of Thevenard 29 3.15 Lucky Bay Ferry 29 3.15 Lucky Bay Ferry 29 3.16 Lucky Bay Common User Export Facility 30 3.16 Lucky Bay Common User Export Facility 30 3.17 Thevenard Commercial fishing Unloading Facility and Safe Harbour 31 3.17 Thevenard Commercial fishing Unloading Facility and Safe Harbour 31 3.18 Food Industry Development 32 3.18 Food Industry Development 32 3.19 Mining Services Industry Development 34 3.19 Mining Services Industry Development 34 3.20 Innovation 35 3.20 Innovation 35 3.21 Population 35 3.21 Population 35 3.22 Regional Leadership 41 3.22 Regional Leadership 41
4. FINANCIAL REPORT – 2011/2012 43 4. FINANCIAL REPORT – 2011/2012 43 4.1 Audit Notes 4.1 Audit Notes 4.2 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2012 4.2 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2012 4.3 RDA WEP Audit Declaration 4.3 RDA WEP Audit Declaration 4.4 RDAWEP Board Member Statement of Declaration 4.4 RDAWEP Board Member Statement of Declaration
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STRATEGIC CONTEXT STRATEGIC CONTEXT
D eveloping an E y r e o f P r o s p e r i t y D eveloping an E y r e o f P r o s p e r i t y
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
On behalf of Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Inc (RDAWEP) and the Board On behalf of Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Inc (RDAWEP) and the Board Members, staff and key strategic partners, I am pleased to provide this Chairman‟s Report for 2011-12. This Members, staff and key strategic partners, I am pleased to provide this Chairman‟s Report for 2011-12. This has been a very notable year with a lot of highlights. In chronological order, these include: has been a very notable year with a lot of highlights. In chronological order, these include:
A tourism needs workshop was held in Whyalla to ensure that Whyalla tourism initiatives were included in a A tourism needs workshop was held in Whyalla to ensure that Whyalla tourism initiatives were included in a new Tourism Development Plan for the region. The resultant plan, Building Eyre Peninsula as a Tourism new Tourism Development Plan for the region. The resultant plan, Building Eyre Peninsula as a Tourism Destination, was released in January 2012 and provides an important framework for improving Destination, was released in January 2012 and provides an important framework for improving infrastructure, business capability, workforce development, product development and the marketing of the infrastructure, business capability, workforce development, product development and the marketing of the region. The resumption of the Spencer Gulf ferry service in February 2012 is also a major and very welcome region. The resumption of the Spencer Gulf ferry service in February 2012 is also a major and very welcome stimulant to tourism in this region. stimulant to tourism in this region.
A project to establish a state-of-the-art interpretive facility in Whyalla, under the working title of „Cuttlefish A project to establish a state-of-the-art interpretive facility in Whyalla, under the working title of „Cuttlefish Interpretive Centre‟, was pursued. This project involved a significant amount of consultation and following Interpretive Centre‟, was pursued. This project involved a significant amount of consultation and following consideration of possible sites at Point Lowly and Whyalla the decision was made to design a facility for a site consideration of possible sites at Point Lowly and Whyalla the decision was made to design a facility for a site at the Whyalla foreshore. This project is ongoing and will involve a detailed feasibility study for the operation at the Whyalla foreshore. This project is ongoing and will involve a detailed feasibility study for the operation and management of the facility, which is estimated to cost approximately $17-20 million. and management of the facility, which is estimated to cost approximately $17-20 million.
In September 2011 it was announced that 2 significant projects in our region were successful in obtaining In September 2011 it was announced that 2 significant projects in our region were successful in obtaining funding from Round One of the Australian Government Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). The funding from Round One of the Australian Government Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). The Port Lincoln Airport upgrade received $4.5 million and the Streaky Bay Oval Precinct received $1.72 million. Port Lincoln Airport upgrade received $4.5 million and the Streaky Bay Oval Precinct received $1.72 million. There are 55 RDA‟s across Australia and 35 projects were funded from the RDAF. Given that the Whyalla and There are 55 RDA‟s across Australia and 35 projects were funded from the RDAF. Given that the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region was funded for 2 projects is a clear sign that the RDAWEP strategies to showcase and Eyre Peninsula region was funded for 2 projects is a clear sign that the RDAWEP strategies to showcase and develop the region have been well and truly recognised by the Australian Government. develop the region have been well and truly recognised by the Australian Government.
Further success was achieved in June 2012 with the District Council of Cleve being awarded $106,576 from Further success was achieved in June 2012 with the District Council of Cleve being awarded $106,576 from the State Government Regional Development Infrastructure Fund (RDIF) for 50% of the cost of infrastructure the State Government Regional Development Infrastructure Fund (RDIF) for 50% of the cost of infrastructure to upgrade the Arno Bay Marina, making use of the facility by the CleanSeas aquaculture enterprise more to upgrade the Arno Bay Marina, making use of the facility by the CleanSeas aquaculture enterprise more sustainable. RDAWEP was intrinsically involved in all of these projects – with the exception of Streaky Bay sustainable. RDAWEP was intrinsically involved in all of these projects – with the exception of Streaky Bay Oval. This included assistance to prepare the RDAF and RDIF applications and preparation of the business Oval. This included assistance to prepare the RDAF and RDIF applications and preparation of the business case for Port Lincoln Airport. case for Port Lincoln Airport.
RDAWEP secured a grant of $75,000 for the development of the Eyre Peninsula Seafood User‟s Guide. The RDAWEP secured a grant of $75,000 for the development of the Eyre Peninsula Seafood User‟s Guide. The Seafood of the Eyre Peninsula booklet was launched in Adelaide in October and 40,000 copies have been Seafood of the Eyre Peninsula booklet was launched in Adelaide in October and 40,000 copies have been widely distributed, including 13,100 copies distributed nationally with the Food Service magazine through widely distributed, including 13,100 copies distributed nationally with the Food Service magazine through the food service retail network. The booklet is a magnificent production that showcases the premium food of the food service retail network. The booklet is a magnificent production that showcases the premium food of the region. Another 2,500 copies were sent to the top 50 restaurants in Victoria, New South Wales, the region. Another 2,500 copies were sent to the top 50 restaurants in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Queensland and Western Australia.
Another positive outcome has been that the membership of the Board has been settled. Two new members Another positive outcome has been that the membership of the Board has been settled. Two new members from Whyalla – Sid Wilson and Eduardo Donoso - were appointed during the course of the year. Following the from Whyalla – Sid Wilson and Eduardo Donoso - were appointed during the course of the year. Following the retirement of several members, the Board welcomed the re-appointment of Angela Faulkner, Malcolm Catt retirement of several members, the Board welcomed the re-appointment of Angela Faulkner, Malcolm Catt and Allan Suter, and the appointment of new members Colin Carter, Bryan Trigg, Clare McLaughlin, Sarah and Allan Suter, and the appointment of new members Colin Carter, Bryan Trigg, Clare McLaughlin, Sarah Adamson and Annie Lane. Angela Faulkner has also been appointed as the new Deputy Chair. Adamson and Annie Lane. Angela Faulkner has also been appointed as the new Deputy Chair.
It is important to acknowledge the valuable input of departing Board Members Jeff Pearson, Glenn Karutz, It is important to acknowledge the valuable input of departing Board Members Jeff Pearson, Glenn Karutz, Lester Marshall and Allan Edwards, who collectively contributed 39 years of service with the ERDB and Lester Marshall and Allan Edwards, who collectively contributed 39 years of service with the ERDB and RDAWEP. Their service and dedication has been much appreciated and I wish them well in their new chosen RDAWEP. Their service and dedication has been much appreciated and I wish them well in their new chosen directions. directions.
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During early 2012 the Board hosted Ross Garnaut, the Chief Economist from Garnaut Consulting on 2 visits During early 2012 the Board hosted Ross Garnaut, the Chief Economist from Garnaut Consulting on 2 visits to consider the region‟s potential capacity for renewable energy and mining along with key infrastructure to consider the region‟s potential capacity for renewable energy and mining along with key infrastructure requirements. The second visit involved Ross Garnaut leading a delegation of 26 people from China requirements. The second visit involved Ross Garnaut leading a delegation of 26 people from China including representatives from the government, civil and construction engineers, China Steel and the Bank of including representatives from the government, civil and construction engineers, China Steel and the Bank of China. During this visit Ross Garnaut expressed a very positive and glowing opinion about the region‟s China. During this visit Ross Garnaut expressed a very positive and glowing opinion about the region‟s potential for renewable energy investment and its major role in economic development through the potential for renewable energy investment and its major role in economic development through the coordination and integration of key infrastructure. coordination and integration of key infrastructure.
Another visit of great significance occurred in May 2012 when Simon Crean, the Minister for Regional Another visit of great significance occurred in May 2012 when Simon Crean, the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, along with other members of the Ministerial Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, along with other members of the Ministerial Advisory Council for Regional Australia (MACRA) came to the Upper Spencer Gulf and Eyre Peninsula to Advisory Council for Regional Australia (MACRA) came to the Upper Spencer Gulf and Eyre Peninsula to identify key priorities and opportunities for economic growth and diversification in the region. The group identify key priorities and opportunities for economic growth and diversification in the region. The group visited a number of key industrial sites in Whyalla and then hosted strategic round table discussions in Port visited a number of key industrial sites in Whyalla and then hosted strategic round table discussions in Port Augusta with key regional business and community leaders. This was the first time that MACRA has met Augusta with key regional business and community leaders. This was the first time that MACRA has met outside a capital city. outside a capital city.
The direct result of this visit is that MACRA has agreed to work with RDA Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula, RDA Far The direct result of this visit is that MACRA has agreed to work with RDA Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula, RDA Far North and RDA Yorke and Mid North to convene a high level summit to provide strategic direction for North and RDA Yorke and Mid North to convene a high level summit to provide strategic direction for opportunities emerging in the Upper Spencer Gulf and Eyre Peninsula regions. opportunities emerging in the Upper Spencer Gulf and Eyre Peninsula regions.
During the course of this year mining again emerged as the significant growth industry and there are During the course of this year mining again emerged as the significant growth industry and there are numerous and exciting projects planned at different locations across the region. The challenge for the Board numerous and exciting projects planned at different locations across the region. The challenge for the Board is to ensure that the economic and growth development benefits that might be derived from mining and is to ensure that the economic and growth development benefits that might be derived from mining and resource processing activity do not compromise, undermine or detract from the environmental and natural resource processing activity do not compromise, undermine or detract from the environmental and natural resources that are unique to the region, which are critical to the liveability and ambience of our regional resources that are unique to the region, which are critical to the liveability and ambience of our regional communities. communities.
In amongst all of this very positive and exciting news and increasing levels of support from the Australian In amongst all of this very positive and exciting news and increasing levels of support from the Australian Government, it has been very disappointing that the State Government has chosen to reduce its funding Government, it has been very disappointing that the State Government has chosen to reduce its funding contribution to regional South Australia. It is widely recognised that the RDAWEP region has unlimited contribution to regional South Australia. It is widely recognised that the RDAWEP region has unlimited potential and opportunity to contribute and strengthen the South Australian economy but the State potential and opportunity to contribute and strengthen the South Australian economy but the State Government‟s decision effectively reduces the potential of RDAWEP to be a successful delivery mechanism Government‟s decision effectively reduces the potential of RDAWEP to be a successful delivery mechanism for future programs and submissions for essential funding. The decision also reduces the State contribution for future programs and submissions for essential funding. The decision also reduces the State contribution to infrastructure projects that can be undertaken on the ground in regional communities across South to infrastructure projects that can be undertaken on the ground in regional communities across South Australia. Australia.
Regional needs and priorities clearly come second, third or fourth place to the needs of North Terrace. Regional needs and priorities clearly come second, third or fourth place to the needs of North Terrace.
I would like to thank the Board‟s Member Councils for their contribution to the economic development of the I would like to thank the Board‟s Member Councils for their contribution to the economic development of the region and their ongoing support and acknowledgement of the benefits of collaboration with RDAWEP. region and their ongoing support and acknowledgement of the benefits of collaboration with RDAWEP.
In closing I would like to sincerely thank the enthusiastic and committed staff of RDAWEP who have been the In closing I would like to sincerely thank the enthusiastic and committed staff of RDAWEP who have been the driving force for the application of Board policies and priorities. I commend their efforts and look forward to driving force for the application of Board policies and priorities. I commend their efforts and look forward to maintaining positive working relationships for the benefit of the entire region. maintaining positive working relationships for the benefit of the entire region.
Jim Pollock Jim Pollock Chairman Chairman
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THE REGION THE REGION
The Regional Development Australia, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) region comprises approximately The Regional Development Australia, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) region comprises approximately 230,000 square kilometres of land in the west and far west of South Australia (ie about 7.5% of the State). 230,000 square kilometres of land in the west and far west of South Australia (ie about 7.5% of the State). The region has a coastal and rural environment with approximately one third of South Australia‟s coastline The region has a coastal and rural environment with approximately one third of South Australia‟s coastline stretching over 2,000 kilometres from the upper reaches of Spencer Gulf to the South Australian and stretching over 2,000 kilometres from the upper reaches of Spencer Gulf to the South Australian and Western Australian border. The northern boundary abuts the Western Australian border about 300 Western Australian border. The northern boundary abuts the Western Australian border about 300 kilometres north of the Trans Australian Railway Line and includes sections of the Great Victoria Desert and kilometres north of the Trans Australian Railway Line and includes sections of the Great Victoria Desert and the Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Lands. the Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Lands.
Figure: Context Map, Regional Development Australia, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula. Figure: Context Map, Regional Development Australia, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula.
The region has a characteristic Mediterranean climate with warm to dry summers and cool, wet winters. The The region has a characteristic Mediterranean climate with warm to dry summers and cool, wet winters. The southern areas have a milder and moister climate influenced by proximity to the coast. Inland the climate is southern areas have a milder and moister climate influenced by proximity to the coast. Inland the climate is hotter and drier. Mean annual rainfall varies from 250mm in the north and northwest to more than 500mm hotter and drier. Mean annual rainfall varies from 250mm in the north and northwest to more than 500mm in the south. in the south.
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The Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region is one of the most productive areas of South Australia, generating The Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region is one of the most productive areas of South Australia, generating over $2.4 billion in revenue annually. The region is highly export oriented with around $1.76 billion of its over $2.4 billion in revenue annually. The region is highly export oriented with around $1.76 billion of its products being sent to various overseas markets. products being sent to various overseas markets.
The region has many competitive advantages including well established industries, significant export and The region has many competitive advantages including well established industries, significant export and domestic growth opportunities, magnificent natural resources, vibrant communities and a quality lifestyle domestic growth opportunities, magnificent natural resources, vibrant communities and a quality lifestyle second to none. The dominant industries are manufacturing and resource processing, agriculture, fishing, second to none. The dominant industries are manufacturing and resource processing, agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, tourism and mining. aquaculture, tourism and mining.
Manufacturing and resource processing is the largest industry. Whyalla is the second largest city in regional Manufacturing and resource processing is the largest industry. Whyalla is the second largest city in regional South Australia and the principal centre for manufacturing, steel production and resource processing in the South Australia and the principal centre for manufacturing, steel production and resource processing in the Upper Spencer Gulf. Whyalla is strategically located with transport, engineering, business, retail and Upper Spencer Gulf. Whyalla is strategically located with transport, engineering, business, retail and education sectors directly involved in meeting the demands of mining and mineral processing developments. education sectors directly involved in meeting the demands of mining and mineral processing developments. Whyalla is consequently being positioned as “South Australia‟s Mining Services Hub”. Whyalla is consequently being positioned as “South Australia‟s Mining Services Hub”.
Proposed industrial developments that will impact Whyalla include the expansion of the Olympic Dam and Proposed industrial developments that will impact Whyalla include the expansion of the Olympic Dam and Prominent Hill mines, the establishment of several major resource processing plants including Arafura Prominent Hill mines, the establishment of several major resource processing plants including Arafura Resources (rare earth processing), DEEPAK (ammonia nitrate processing) and Archean (ammonia and urea Resources (rare earth processing), DEEPAK (ammonia nitrate processing) and Archean (ammonia and urea processing). These projects involve significant infrastructure investment at Whyalla in the order of several processing). These projects involve significant infrastructure investment at Whyalla in the order of several billion dollars and collectively have the potential to create well over 5,000 full time jobs in the long term and billion dollars and collectively have the potential to create well over 5,000 full time jobs in the long term and several thousand jobs during the construction period. several thousand jobs during the construction period.
Agriculture is the second largest industry in the region, making up 42% of South Australia‟s total agriculture Agriculture is the second largest industry in the region, making up 42% of South Australia‟s total agriculture production. During the 2011 harvest Eyre Peninsula produced 41% of South Australia‟s wheat crop, 25% of production. During the 2011 harvest Eyre Peninsula produced 41% of South Australia‟s wheat crop, 25% of the barley crop and 32% of the canola crop. The State produced 7.94 million tonnes of grain, which is the the barley crop and 32% of the canola crop. The State produced 7.94 million tonnes of grain, which is the third largest crop on record. The total value of the region‟s agricultural industry exceeds $500 million per third largest crop on record. The total value of the region‟s agricultural industry exceeds $500 million per annum. The average annual volume of all grain crops is currently 2.2 million tonnes although this peaked to annum. The average annual volume of all grain crops is currently 2.2 million tonnes although this peaked to 3.2 million tonnes in 2009. In 2011 the region produced 2.5 million tonnes. Approximately 97% of the 3.2 million tonnes in 2009. In 2011 the region produced 2.5 million tonnes. Approximately 97% of the region‟s annual grain production is exported. region‟s annual grain production is exported.
The agriculture industry faces a number of challenges as new industries of renewable energy and mineral The agriculture industry faces a number of challenges as new industries of renewable energy and mineral exploration emerge competing for land use. With these challenges come opportunities as the new industries exploration emerge competing for land use. With these challenges come opportunities as the new industries attract investment into key infrastructure that will benefit the agriculture industry. attract investment into key infrastructure that will benefit the agriculture industry.
Eyre Peninsula‟s fishing industry is a recognised leader in world best fishing practice. The ecological Eyre Peninsula‟s fishing industry is a recognised leader in world best fishing practice. The ecological sustainability of the tuna, prawn, rock lobster and abalone fisheries is widely promoted and actively sustainability of the tuna, prawn, rock lobster and abalone fisheries is widely promoted and actively championed by all sectors of the industry as it is a key factor in ensuring long term business success. In championed by all sectors of the industry as it is a key factor in ensuring long term business success. In recent years fishing industry expertise has been transferred to a growing aquaculture industry, which now recent years fishing industry expertise has been transferred to a growing aquaculture industry, which now sees the region farming and exporting oysters, abalone and Yellow Tail King Fish. The technology is also sees the region farming and exporting oysters, abalone and Yellow Tail King Fish. The technology is also being developed to farm Southern Bluefin Tuna, which has the potential to further strengthen the being developed to farm Southern Bluefin Tuna, which has the potential to further strengthen the sustainability of the industry. The region has gained an international reputation as a producer of the highest sustainability of the industry. The region has gained an international reputation as a producer of the highest quality seafood product and is branded as „Eyre Peninsula - Australia‟s Seafood Frontier‟. quality seafood product and is branded as „Eyre Peninsula - Australia‟s Seafood Frontier‟.
Mining is arguably the fastest growing industry in South Australia and is beginning to have a significant Mining is arguably the fastest growing industry in South Australia and is beginning to have a significant economic impact in the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region. The region incorporates the provinces of Gawler economic impact in the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region. The region incorporates the provinces of Gawler Craton, Eucla Basin and Officer Basin. The Gawler Craton and Eucla Basin in particular are rapidly becoming Craton, Eucla Basin and Officer Basin. The Gawler Craton and Eucla Basin in particular are rapidly becoming one of Australia‟s most promising mineral frontiers. Exploration activity in recent years has identified one of Australia‟s most promising mineral frontiers. Exploration activity in recent years has identified significant mineral prospects including heavy mineral sands, kaolin, gold, silver, nickel, copper and iron ore significant mineral prospects including heavy mineral sands, kaolin, gold, silver, nickel, copper and iron ore in the northern and western parts of the region, and iron ore, coal and graphite on the eastern, central and in the northern and western parts of the region, and iron ore, coal and graphite on the eastern, central and lower parts of the region. lower parts of the region.
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Established commodities already being mined include iron ore (hematite 5.6 million tonnes pa), gypsum (1.9 Established commodities already being mined include iron ore (hematite 5.6 million tonnes pa), gypsum (1.9 million tonnes pa), heavy mineral sands (506,000 tonnes pa) and salt (130,000 tonnes pa). The gypsum million tonnes pa), heavy mineral sands (506,000 tonnes pa) and salt (130,000 tonnes pa). The gypsum deposit in the far west of the region is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The region‟s mining deposit in the far west of the region is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The region‟s mining operations collectively contribute over $534 million to the South Australian economy. This economic impact operations collectively contribute over $534 million to the South Australian economy. This economic impact is expected to grow significantly as several new mining operations are in the process of being developed. is expected to grow significantly as several new mining operations are in the process of being developed.
The combination of the region‟s expansive and pristine natural environment and the clean and green The combination of the region‟s expansive and pristine natural environment and the clean and green products of the agricultural and fishing industries have helped to position tourism as one of the region‟s products of the agricultural and fishing industries have helped to position tourism as one of the region‟s growing industries. Tourism contributes an estimated $261 million per annum to the regional economy and growing industries. Tourism contributes an estimated $261 million per annum to the regional economy and employs over 2,000 people. The region has a diversity of world class visitor experiences ranging from whale employs over 2,000 people. The region has a diversity of world class visitor experiences ranging from whale watching at the Head of Bight and outback camping adventures in the Gawler Ranges to cage diving with watching at the Head of Bight and outback camping adventures in the Gawler Ranges to cage diving with Great White sharks near Port Lincoln. These experiences, in combination with best quality food product, are Great White sharks near Port Lincoln. These experiences, in combination with best quality food product, are being used to proactively market the region as a premier conference destination. being used to proactively market the region as a premier conference destination.
The recommencement of the Spencer Gulf ferry service between Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula and Lucky The recommencement of the Spencer Gulf ferry service between Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula and Lucky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula has helped to create more convenient self-drive access to the region from Bay on the Eyre Peninsula has helped to create more convenient self-drive access to the region from Adelaide. The self-drive tourism sector already has a large market share in the region but has untapped Adelaide. The self-drive tourism sector already has a large market share in the region but has untapped potential for future growth. potential for future growth.
Finally, the region also has a vibrant and growing small business sector with franchise outlets focussed in the Finally, the region also has a vibrant and growing small business sector with franchise outlets focussed in the larger centres of Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Regional businesses are arguably the backbone of the region‟s larger centres of Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Regional businesses are arguably the backbone of the region‟s economy providing ongoing services, employment and sponsorship to their local communities and the wider economy providing ongoing services, employment and sponsorship to their local communities and the wider Eyre Peninsula. The future opportunities for industry expansion and diversification provide an excellent Eyre Peninsula. The future opportunities for industry expansion and diversification provide an excellent growth opportunity for all businesses in the region. growth opportunity for all businesses in the region.
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BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS
Jim Pollock Chairman Jim Pollock Chairman Angela Faulkner Deputy Chairman Angela Faulkner Deputy Chairman Deidre Turvey Treasurer Deidre Turvey Treasurer Jack Velthuizen Executive Member Jack Velthuizen Executive Member Allan Suter Executive Member Allan Suter Executive Member Malcolm Catt Executive Member Malcolm Catt Executive Member Sarah Adamson Sarah Adamson Eduardo Donoso Eduardo Donoso Annette Kirby Annette Kirby Clare McLaughlin Clare McLaughlin Colin Carter Colin Carter Sid Wilson Sid Wilson Annie Lane Annie Lane
STAFF MEMBERS STAFF MEMBERS
Mark Cant Chief Executive Officer Mark Cant Chief Executive Officer Amanda Bridge Economic Development Manager – Eyre Amanda Bridge Economic Development Manager – Eyre Alex Todd Economic Development Manager - Whyalla Alex Todd Economic Development Manager - Whyalla Charmaine Triffitt Business Development Adviser – Eyre Charmaine Triffitt Business Development Adviser – Eyre Heidi Freeman Business Development Adviser – Whyalla Heidi Freeman Business Development Adviser – Whyalla Peter Mitchell Employment and Skills Development Manager – Eyre Peter Mitchell Employment and Skills Development Manager – Eyre Karen Skinner Employment and Skills Development Manager – Whyalla Karen Skinner Employment and Skills Development Manager – Whyalla Howard Coote Indigenous Economic Development Officer – Eyre Howard Coote Indigenous Economic Development Officer – Eyre Stacey Fallon Food Industry Development Officer (0.4 FTE) Stacey Fallon Food Industry Development Officer (0.4 FTE) Brad Riddle Tourism Development Manager Brad Riddle Tourism Development Manager Paula Wilson Career Development Officer Paula Wilson Career Development Officer Bob Ramsay Special Projects Manager Bob Ramsay Special Projects Manager Aina Danis Executive Assistant/Officer Manager – Eyre Aina Danis Executive Assistant/Officer Manager – Eyre Vera Knezevic-Schell Finance Officer – Eyre Vera Knezevic-Schell Finance Officer – Eyre Tamara Humenick Administration Officer – Eyre Tamara Humenick Administration Officer – Eyre Emma Pearson Finance Administrator – Eyre (parental leave) Emma Pearson Finance Administrator – Eyre (parental leave) Tamara Clark Executive Assistant/Office Manager – Whyalla (parental leave) Tamara Clark Executive Assistant/Office Manager – Whyalla (parental leave) Ruth Brown Executive Assistant Office Manager – Whyalla Ruth Brown Executive Assistant Office Manager – Whyalla Sandy Jones Administration Officer – Whyalla Sandy Jones Administration Officer – Whyalla Angela Brougham Regional Coordinator, SA Works (employed by DFEEST) Angela Brougham Regional Coordinator, SA Works (employed by DFEEST) Shaun Thomas Education Skills & Jobs Coordinator (employed by DEEWR) Shaun Thomas Education Skills & Jobs Coordinator (employed by DEEWR) Ivan Phillips Aboriginal Participation Broker (employed by DFEEST) Ivan Phillips Aboriginal Participation Broker (employed by DFEEST) Andrea Broadfoot Local Employment Coordinator (employed by DEEWR) Andrea Broadfoot Local Employment Coordinator (employed by DEEWR)
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VISION and GOALS VISION and GOALS
VISION VISION An innovative, internationally competitive regional economy that is ecologically sustainable and a great place An innovative, internationally competitive regional economy that is ecologically sustainable and a great place to live. to live.
MISSION MISSION To develop a globally competitive economy for the communities in the region through fostering To develop a globally competitive economy for the communities in the region through fostering environmentally, socially sustainable businesses and industry development. environmentally, socially sustainable businesses and industry development.
CORE VALUES CORE VALUES Regional Leadership Regional Leadership Accessible and inclusive to all stakeholders Accessible and inclusive to all stakeholders Dynamic and innovative outcomes Dynamic and innovative outcomes Passion and commitment Passion and commitment Professionalism and integrity Professionalism and integrity
Theme - “Developing an Eyre of Prosperity” Theme - “Developing an Eyre of Prosperity”
GOALS 2010-2013 GOALS 2010-2013
Goal 1 Increase investment in strategic areas of infrastructure such as transport, ports, airports, rail, water, Goal 1 Increase investment in strategic areas of infrastructure such as transport, ports, airports, rail, water, and energy to support the long-term growth of the region‟s industries. and energy to support the long-term growth of the region‟s industries.
Goal 2 Build the capacity of the region‟s communities to ensure open and diverse culture, strong civic Goal 2 Build the capacity of the region‟s communities to ensure open and diverse culture, strong civic leadership, and high quality of life which is underpinned by a prosperous growing economy. leadership, and high quality of life which is underpinned by a prosperous growing economy.
Goal 3 Develop thriving, growing businesses and new industries that increase economic activity. Goal 3 Develop thriving, growing businesses and new industries that increase economic activity.
Goal 4 Increase international trade from the region. Goal 4 Increase international trade from the region.
Goal 5 Ensure that the region‟s people have the necessary education and skills to actively participate in Goal 5 Ensure that the region‟s people have the necessary education and skills to actively participate in employment opportunities that support growing businesses and industries. employment opportunities that support growing businesses and industries.
Goal 6 Maintain the region‟s proportional share of the South Australia‟s population. Goal 6 Maintain the region‟s proportional share of the South Australia‟s population.
Goal 7 Increase business investment into the region. Goal 7 Increase business investment into the region.
Goal 8 Cultivate innovative, globally competitive businesses in the region. Goal 8 Cultivate innovative, globally competitive businesses in the region.
Goal 9 Ensure the supply of a highly skilled workforce to meet existing and future needs of the region‟s Goal 9 Ensure the supply of a highly skilled workforce to meet existing and future needs of the region‟s businesses and industry. businesses and industry.
Goal 10 Develop a focused organisation that is effectively led and well managed. Goal 10 Develop a focused organisation that is effectively led and well managed.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) has had a challenging and rewarding Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) has had a challenging and rewarding 12 months, with the staff and Board Members building an effective team that has a focus on the region‟s 12 months, with the staff and Board Members building an effective team that has a focus on the region‟s economic future. economic future.
The industries on Eyre Peninsula and Whyalla have weathered the global financial crisis and economic The industries on Eyre Peninsula and Whyalla have weathered the global financial crisis and economic downturn, which largely impacted the valuation of the Australian dollar. The valuation immediately downturn, which largely impacted the valuation of the Australian dollar. The valuation immediately influences the commodity prices of mining products and the grain, seafood and tourism industry sectors. influences the commodity prices of mining products and the grain, seafood and tourism industry sectors.
Compared to many regions across Australia, this region has exciting opportunities and developments on the Compared to many regions across Australia, this region has exciting opportunities and developments on the horizon, with the largest challenge being investment into critical infrastructure and a workforce which has horizon, with the largest challenge being investment into critical infrastructure and a workforce which has the level of skills that can maintain the various industry sectors. the level of skills that can maintain the various industry sectors.
While these challenges are important, it is essential that there is collaboration within infrastructure While these challenges are important, it is essential that there is collaboration within infrastructure investment and development between individual enterprises (mining companies), and the 3 levels of investment and development between individual enterprises (mining companies), and the 3 levels of Government – Federal, State and Local. This collaboration is the key to ensuring maximisation of Government – Federal, State and Local. This collaboration is the key to ensuring maximisation of opportunities presented, productively developing and value adding the region‟s economy. The effectiveness opportunities presented, productively developing and value adding the region‟s economy. The effectiveness of the collaboration will be measured by future generations based on the achievements gained within the of the collaboration will be measured by future generations based on the achievements gained within the region over the next 10 years. region over the next 10 years.
At no time in history has Eyre Peninsula received the attention for investment that it is experiencing at At no time in history has Eyre Peninsula received the attention for investment that it is experiencing at present. The is due to the region‟s resources being highly sort after, such as grain, seafood, mining and present. The is due to the region‟s resources being highly sort after, such as grain, seafood, mining and renewable energy (wind and wave). These industries have the potential to capture investment into renewable energy (wind and wave). These industries have the potential to capture investment into construction of a Cape Class port development, high voltage transmission infrastructure, water desalination, construction of a Cape Class port development, high voltage transmission infrastructure, water desalination, rail and road and communication upgrades. These investments will ensure that the industries remain rail and road and communication upgrades. These investments will ensure that the industries remain globally competitive and that the economic base within the region is diversified, benefitting all regional and globally competitive and that the economic base within the region is diversified, benefitting all regional and rural communities. rural communities.
The Board has recently released a comprehensive Regional Plan. This document is a valuable tool to regional The Board has recently released a comprehensive Regional Plan. This document is a valuable tool to regional leaders, industry and Councils in influencing priorities for development across the region. The document is leaders, industry and Councils in influencing priorities for development across the region. The document is also the key to partnering with Government in infrastructure investment attraction, community, and also the key to partnering with Government in infrastructure investment attraction, community, and employment and skills development. employment and skills development.
The Federal Government Regional Development Australia Fund of $2 billion highlights the importance of the The Federal Government Regional Development Australia Fund of $2 billion highlights the importance of the region‟s leaders, including Councils, to have skilfully planned proposals that benefit the economic and social region‟s leaders, including Councils, to have skilfully planned proposals that benefit the economic and social future of the region. future of the region.
The region has been successful in attracting in excess of $9 million in Federal funds for projects valued at The region has been successful in attracting in excess of $9 million in Federal funds for projects valued at $29 million in rounds 1 and 2 of the RDA Fund. These projects include the Port Lincoln Airport, Streaky Bay $29 million in rounds 1 and 2 of the RDA Fund. These projects include the Port Lincoln Airport, Streaky Bay Sporting Precinct and the Lucky Bay Harbour Extension. Sporting Precinct and the Lucky Bay Harbour Extension.
Federal Minister Simon Crean has visited the region 5 times over a 2 year period, travelling the entire region Federal Minister Simon Crean has visited the region 5 times over a 2 year period, travelling the entire region investigating renewable energy interest, export port capability, health, infrastructure, sporting facilities and investigating renewable energy interest, export port capability, health, infrastructure, sporting facilities and potential manufacturing and processing development. potential manufacturing and processing development.
Minister Crean has taken a keen interest in the Upper Spencer Gulf and the economic transition of the region. Minister Crean has taken a keen interest in the Upper Spencer Gulf and the economic transition of the region. The Ministerial Advisory Council Regional Australia (MACRA) was hosted by the region in May 2012, which The Ministerial Advisory Council Regional Australia (MACRA) was hosted by the region in May 2012, which highlighted the future “place based funding” for regions that will have a substantial threat of loss of industry highlighted the future “place based funding” for regions that will have a substantial threat of loss of industry in addition to capturing economic growth. in addition to capturing economic growth.
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Whyalla steel manufacturing is a key industry and its future retention is critical in the supply of quality Whyalla steel manufacturing is a key industry and its future retention is critical in the supply of quality Australian steel. OneSteel has recently separated the mining, supply and manufacturing operations through Australian steel. OneSteel has recently separated the mining, supply and manufacturing operations through the creation of Arrium Mining. the creation of Arrium Mining.
Arrium Mining has recently purchased Western Plains and is expanding the direct export of iron ore from 6 Arrium Mining has recently purchased Western Plains and is expanding the direct export of iron ore from 6 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes, which includes a $200 million investment into the Whyalla port facility. million tonnes to 12 million tonnes, which includes a $200 million investment into the Whyalla port facility.
The issues of the industrialisation of Port Bonython and the expansion of the Cultana Defence Force facility The issues of the industrialisation of Port Bonython and the expansion of the Cultana Defence Force facility are crucial for the Whyalla community and for infrastructure corridors that supply the Eyre Peninsula. are crucial for the Whyalla community and for infrastructure corridors that supply the Eyre Peninsula.
The Board has been actively assisting in the in the planning and development approvals for the Lucky Bay The Board has been actively assisting in the in the planning and development approvals for the Lucky Bay transhipment facility and extension to the Lucky Bay Harbour. transhipment facility and extension to the Lucky Bay Harbour.
Marine parks continue to remain an issue for the commercial, recreational and coastal communities across Marine parks continue to remain an issue for the commercial, recreational and coastal communities across the region. The full economic impact will not be fully realised until the zoning areas have been finalised. the region. The full economic impact will not be fully realised until the zoning areas have been finalised.
The region‟s food brand “Eyre Peninsula – Australia‟s Seafood Frontier” has been adopted by the tourism The region‟s food brand “Eyre Peninsula – Australia‟s Seafood Frontier” has been adopted by the tourism industry as its tourism brand. This combination will focus on the region‟s greatest point of difference and will industry as its tourism brand. This combination will focus on the region‟s greatest point of difference and will greatly assist in the recognition of Eyre Peninsula as one of Australia‟s top 5 food regions. greatly assist in the recognition of Eyre Peninsula as one of Australia‟s top 5 food regions.
Tourism has had its challenges, particularly with the withdrawal of support from the South Australian Tourism has had its challenges, particularly with the withdrawal of support from the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC). The region is fortunate that 9 Member Councils and RDAWEP formed an Tourism Commission (SATC). The region is fortunate that 9 Member Councils and RDAWEP formed an alliance to fund Regional Tourism Development Manager Brad Riddle. alliance to fund Regional Tourism Development Manager Brad Riddle.
Tourism is a key growth sector and the region continues to experience an increase in comparison to many Tourism is a key growth sector and the region continues to experience an increase in comparison to many other regions in Australia. It is important to have on the ground support to ensure sustainability of the other regions in Australia. It is important to have on the ground support to ensure sustainability of the industry and provide direction for tourism operators, particularly with the emergence of additional products industry and provide direction for tourism operators, particularly with the emergence of additional products such as culinary and aquatic tourism. In addition the recommencement of the Spencer Gulf ferry service and such as culinary and aquatic tourism. In addition the recommencement of the Spencer Gulf ferry service and the new Port Lincoln airport terminal will greatly assist future growth and accessibility to the region. the new Port Lincoln airport terminal will greatly assist future growth and accessibility to the region.
The success of RDAWEP can be attributed to the ability to having a strong strategic vision for the future of The success of RDAWEP can be attributed to the ability to having a strong strategic vision for the future of the region and positive leadership, attracting skilled staff and committed Board Members. the region and positive leadership, attracting skilled staff and committed Board Members.
I would like to acknowledge the contribution and dedication of past Board Members, in particular Jeff I would like to acknowledge the contribution and dedication of past Board Members, in particular Jeff Pearson, Glenn Karutz and Lester Marshall, who volunteered a significant amount of time, resources and Pearson, Glenn Karutz and Lester Marshall, who volunteered a significant amount of time, resources and knowledge for the benefit of the region. I also welcome the new Board Members, who are faced with a knowledge for the benefit of the region. I also welcome the new Board Members, who are faced with a challenging but exciting and productive period for the region. challenging but exciting and productive period for the region.
In closing I wish to acknowledge the diligence and enthusiasm of the Board‟s staff at the Whyalla and Port In closing I wish to acknowledge the diligence and enthusiasm of the Board‟s staff at the Whyalla and Port Lincoln offices, who are passionate about the region‟s future and the contribution that they have and will Lincoln offices, who are passionate about the region‟s future and the contribution that they have and will provide into the future. provide into the future.
Mark D Cant Mark D Cant Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
T he S p i r i t o f E y re T he S p i r i t o f E y re resilient, resourceful people building resilient, resourceful people building s trong, vibrant and unique communities s trong, vibrant and unique communities
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/TARGETS - 2011/2012 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/TARGETS - 2011/2012
SECTOR KPI’s TARGETS - 2011-12 ACTUALS SECTOR KPI’s TARGETS - 2011-12 ACTUALS
Investment • Total number of businesses assisted. 10 businesses 110 Investment • Total number of businesses assisted. 10 businesses 110
• Total value of investment of businesses $1.5 million $7,914,041 • Total value of investment of businesses $1.5 million $7,914,041 assisted. assisted.
• Number of Aboriginal Businesses assisted. 4 Aboriginal businesses 25 • Number of Aboriginal Businesses assisted. 4 Aboriginal businesses 25
• Total value of investment Aboriginal Business. • Total value of investment Aboriginal Business. $100,000 $606,000 $100,000 $606,000 • Number of businesses assisted in major • Number of businesses assisted in major projects. projects. 6 6 6 6 • Total value of local investment secured. • Total value of local investment secured.
$3 million $1,040,000 $3 million $1,040,000 Employment • Number of jobs (FTE‟s) created in businesses 245 employment 434 Employment • Number of jobs (FTE‟s) created in businesses 245 employment 434 assisted. outcomes assisted. outcomes
• Number of jobs (FTE‟s) retained in businesses • Number of jobs (FTE‟s) retained in businesses assisted. 100 jobs retained 108 assisted. 100 jobs retained 108
Skills • Identification of emerging labour skills issues 5 labour skills issues 16 Skills • Identification of emerging labour skills issues 5 labour skills issues 16 in the region. in the region.
• Programs developed with Government, the 4 programs established 20 programs • Programs developed with Government, the 4 programs established 20 programs Commonwealth of Australia, Councils and established Commonwealth of Australia, Councils and established industry to meet workforce demands and to industry to meet workforce demands and to increase the participation of apprentices, increase the participation of apprentices, trainees, Aboriginal people and others facing trainees, Aboriginal people and others facing barriers to employment. barriers to employment.
Exports • Number of exporters assisted and value of 8 exporters 3 Exports • Number of exporters assisted and value of 8 exporters 3 their export. their export. $1 million $1 million • Value of export sales. • Value of export sales.
Infrastructure • Number of major projects assisted. 6 projects 22 Infrastructure • Number of major projects assisted. 6 projects 22
• Value of economic infrastructure development $10 million $12.2 million • Value of economic infrastructure development $10 million $12.2 million projects assisted. projects assisted.
Innovation • Number of businesses assisted to bring new 4 new products 13 Innovation • Number of businesses assisted to bring new 4 new products 13 products to market products to market
• Number of businesses assisted to introduce • Number of businesses assisted to introduce processes that boost productivity and 10 businesses 1 processes that boost productivity and 10 businesses 1 competitiveness competitiveness
Population Share of State‟s population Population Share of State‟s population
• Number of business assisted. 20 businesses assisted Funding ceased for the • Number of business assisted. 20 businesses assisted Funding ceased for the Migration Program on Migration Program on • Number of visa approvals. 40 visa approvals 31 December 2011. • Number of visa approvals. 40 visa approvals 31 December 2011.
• Number of migrants settled. 20 migrants settled • Number of migrants settled. 20 migrants settled
• Workforce Development Initiatives. 20 workforce initiatives • Workforce Development Initiatives. 20 workforce initiatives
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SECTOR KPI’s TARGETS 2011-12 ACTUALS SECTOR KPI’s TARGETS 2011-12 ACTUALS
Business • Number of business workshops facilitated. 10 business workshops 42 Business • Number of business workshops facilitated. 10 business workshops 42 Capability Capability Development • Number of participating businesses. Development • Number of participating businesses. 250 businesses 786 250 businesses 786 • Number of business assisted. • Number of business assisted. 300 business assisted 340 300 business assisted 340
Regional • Identification of barriers to growth in the No regional Leadership 168 initiatives Regional • Identification of barriers to growth in the No regional Leadership 168 initiatives Leadership Region and mitigation Strategies. Activities Leadership Region and mitigation Strategies. Activities
• Demonstration of leadership provided by the • Demonstration of leadership provided by the Association in the community in building the Association in the community in building the capacity of the region. capacity of the region.
• Effective working relationships and • Effective working relationships and collaboration with DTED, the Councils and collaboration with DTED, the Councils and Government agencies. Government agencies.
• Provision of regional intelligence to the • Provision of regional intelligence to the Minister‟s Representative, the Commonwealth Minister‟s Representative, the Commonwealth of Australia and the Councils on significant of Australia and the Councils on significant community economic development issues and community economic development issues and opportunities in the region. opportunities in the region.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUMMARY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUMMARY
Commonwealth Government Objectives: Commonwealth Government Objectives:
Improved Community and Economic Development Improved Community and Economic Development Improved Community Engagement and Consultation Improved Community Engagement and Consultation Improved Regional Planning Improved Regional Planning Enhanced Whole of Government approach Enhanced Whole of Government approach Promotion of Government Programs Promotion of Government Programs
Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Inc (RDAWEP) joined the Australia network of Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Inc (RDAWEP) joined the Australia network of 55 Regional Development Australia Boards, following the signing of the Commonwealth operational funding 55 Regional Development Australia Boards, following the signing of the Commonwealth operational funding contract in December 2009. This agreement outlines the 5 key objectives that are to be achieved by contract in December 2009. This agreement outlines the 5 key objectives that are to be achieved by RDAWEP. RDAWEP.
RDAWEP also signed a resource agreement with the South Australian Government and 11 member Local RDAWEP also signed a resource agreement with the South Australian Government and 11 member Local Government authorities. The agreement outlines the delivery of the following key objectives: Government authorities. The agreement outlines the delivery of the following key objectives:
Investment Attraction Investment Attraction Infrastructure Development Infrastructure Development Business Advisory Services Business Advisory Services Regional Planning Regional Planning Skills and Employment Assistance Skills and Employment Assistance Community Leadership Community Leadership
RDAWEP has sought to ensure that the main focus of operations continues to be on the issues and RDAWEP has sought to ensure that the main focus of operations continues to be on the issues and challenges that the region presently faces, and the opportunities for the region to develop new industries in challenges that the region presently faces, and the opportunities for the region to develop new industries in mining and renewable energy as they evolve. mining and renewable energy as they evolve.
The main challenge for the Board is to obtain recognition within all levels of Government that the region has The main challenge for the Board is to obtain recognition within all levels of Government that the region has an exciting future, and that support is vital to fill the critical gaps in the region‟s key infrastructure that will an exciting future, and that support is vital to fill the critical gaps in the region‟s key infrastructure that will allow the diversification of the region‟s economy. allow the diversification of the region‟s economy.
The Board has again developed a Regional Profile, which is a comprehensive document outlining the region‟s The Board has again developed a Regional Profile, which is a comprehensive document outlining the region‟s present attributes, industry and employment base. The profile has been designed to address the economic, present attributes, industry and employment base. The profile has been designed to address the economic, social and environmental issues within the region and identify the priorities for strategic investment. social and environmental issues within the region and identify the priorities for strategic investment.
The South Australian regional development model is unique being the only State to have all levels of The South Australian regional development model is unique being the only State to have all levels of Government [Local, State and Federal] incorporated in the partnership. Government [Local, State and Federal] incorporated in the partnership.
The Federal Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development The Federal Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. and Local Government.
The State Government, through the Department of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and The State Government, through the Department of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy and Department of Primary Industries and Regions. Energy and Department of Primary Industries and Regions.
Local Government through an agreement with 11 Member Councils, comprising of the City of Whyalla, Local Government through an agreement with 11 Member Councils, comprising of the City of Whyalla, City of Port Lincoln and the District Councils of Cleve, Ceduna, Franklin Harbour, Elliston, Kimba, Lower City of Port Lincoln and the District Councils of Cleve, Ceduna, Franklin Harbour, Elliston, Kimba, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna. Eyre Peninsula, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
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The role of the Regional Development Australia network is to enhance the economic growth and strengthen The role of the Regional Development Australia network is to enhance the economic growth and strengthen regional communities across Australia. The Commonwealth Government is committed to the framework, regional communities across Australia. The Commonwealth Government is committed to the framework, which replaces the previous Area Consultative Committees nationally. which replaces the previous Area Consultative Committees nationally.
The Board‟s key focus is on building effective partnerships between Government, regional development The Board‟s key focus is on building effective partnerships between Government, regional development agencies, industry and private sectors in addressing the strategic economic issues and priorities within the agencies, industry and private sectors in addressing the strategic economic issues and priorities within the region as part of driving economic and community development initiatives, in addition to facilitating region as part of driving economic and community development initiatives, in addition to facilitating community leadership. Key activities include: community leadership. Key activities include:
Support and coordinate regional planning by: Support and coordinate regional planning by:
consulting and engaging with the community on economic, social and environmental issues, consulting and engaging with the community on economic, social and environmental issues, solutions and priorities; solutions and priorities; liaising and consulting with Government and local communities about Government programs, liaising and consulting with Government and local communities about Government programs, services, grants and initiatives for regional development; services, grants and initiatives for regional development; contributing to business and industry growth plans that drive strategic investment and employment contributing to business and industry growth plans that drive strategic investment and employment within the region; and within the region; and supporting and developing strategies on environmental and social inclusion within the region. supporting and developing strategies on environmental and social inclusion within the region.
RDAWEP will continue to provide service delivery functions including: RDAWEP will continue to provide service delivery functions including:
Small Business Advisory Service. Small Business Advisory Service. Industry Development. Industry Development. Indigenous Initiatives. Indigenous Initiatives. Food Industry Development. Food Industry Development. SA Works Program Delivery. SA Works Program Delivery. Career Development Centres. Career Development Centres. Export. Export.
Regional Development Australia Boards are incorporated associations under the Incorporations Act 1985. Regional Development Australia Boards are incorporated associations under the Incorporations Act 1985. RDAWEP embodies the Eyre Regional Development Board and the Whyalla Economic Development Board RDAWEP embodies the Eyre Regional Development Board and the Whyalla Economic Development Board following agreement on amalgamation. These 2 Boards have served their respective areas extremely following agreement on amalgamation. These 2 Boards have served their respective areas extremely effectively over the past 2 decades. effectively over the past 2 decades.
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STATISTICS STATISTICS
REGIONAL SERVICES REGIONAL SERVICES
INVESTMENT INVESTMENT SERVICES PARTNER SERVICES PARTNER $ $ Small Business Advisory Services Department of Trade and Economic Development/Primary 143,496 Small Business Advisory Services Department of Trade and Economic Development/Primary 143,496 Industries Industries
Food Industry Development Primary Industries & Resources SA 120,000 Food Industry Development Primary Industries & Resources SA 120,000
Migration & Workforce Development Department of Trade & Economic Development 46,200 Migration & Workforce Development Department of Trade & Economic Development 46,200
South Australia Works in the Regions – Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 180,000 South Australia Works in the Regions – Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 180,000 Operational Support and Technology Operational Support and Technology
Indigenous Economic Development Department of Employment & Workplace Relations 127,827 Indigenous Economic Development Department of Employment & Workplace Relations 127,827
TOTAL 617,523 TOTAL 617,523
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING WORKSHOPS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Funding brought into the region from various Government programs assisted Funding brought into the region from various Government programs assisted
AMOUNT AMOUNT PROGRAM PARTNER $ PROGRAM PARTNER $ Train the Trainer to Deliver Language, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 119,264 Train the Trainer to Deliver Language, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 119,264 Literacy & Numeracy Development Course Relations Literacy & Numeracy Development Course Relations
Certificate III Driver Operations-Whyalla Department of Further Education Employment Science and 156,000 Certificate III Driver Operations-Whyalla Department of Further Education Employment Science and 156,000 City Council Technology City Council Technology
Yalata Business Development Officer Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 34,682 Yalata Business Development Officer Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 34,682 Relations Relations
Whyalla Business Incubator Upper Spencer Gulf Business Incubator Network 106,432 Whyalla Business Incubator Upper Spencer Gulf Business Incubator Network 106,432
Whyalla Pre Employment Training Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 99,945 Whyalla Pre Employment Training Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 99,945 Program Relations Program Relations
Abalone Aquaculture Venture Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 28,401 Abalone Aquaculture Venture Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 28,401 Relations Relations
Job Seekers Program Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 156,000 Job Seekers Program Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 156,000 and Technology and Technology
Pre Employment Training-Certificate III Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 50,000 Pre Employment Training-Certificate III Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 50,000 Driver Training Relations Driver Training Relations
Training Places Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 41,940 Training Places Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 41,940 and Technology and Technology
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AMOUNT AMOUNT PROGRAM PARTNER PROGRAM PARTNER $ $ Pre Employment Training-Certificate III Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 55,000 Pre Employment Training-Certificate III Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 55,000 Driver Training and Technology Driver Training and Technology
Pre Employment Training Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 50,000 Pre Employment Training Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 50,000 and Technology and Technology
Skills for All-Freshstart Campaign Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 78,244 Skills for All-Freshstart Campaign Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 78,244 and Technology and Technology
Hospitality Training Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 100,000 Hospitality Training Department of Further Education, Employment, Science 100,000 and Technology and Technology
Breaking the Cycle Department of Families, Housing, Community Services 1,040,791 Breaking the Cycle Department of Families, Housing, Community Services 1,040,791 and Indigenous Affairs and Indigenous Affairs
Yalata Business Development Officer Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 45,455 Yalata Business Development Officer Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 45,455 Relations Relations
Upper Spencer Gulf Transition Department of Regional Development, Local Government, 130,000 Upper Spencer Gulf Transition Department of Regional Development, Local Government, 130,000 Arts & Sport Arts & Sport
PLACC Garden Business and Operational Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 8,000 PLACC Garden Business and Operational Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 8,000 Plan Relations Plan Relations
Ikkata Garden Business and Operational Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 8,000 Ikkata Garden Business and Operational Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 8,000 Plan Relations Plan Relations
Warevilla Garden and Housing Plan Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 20,000 Warevilla Garden and Housing Plan Department of Education, Employment and Workplace 20,000 Relations Relations
TOTAL 2,328,154 TOTAL 2,328,154
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
cultivating an innovative, internationally cultivating an innovative, internationally competitive, growing regional economy competitive, growing regional economy
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ACTIVITIES AND ACTIONS REPORT ON 2011/12 ACTIVITIES AND ACTIONS REPORT ON 2011/12
Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) aims to be the region‟s key Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) aims to be the region‟s key economic and regional development agency, with shop fronts located in the key regional centres of Port economic and regional development agency, with shop fronts located in the key regional centres of Port Lincoln and Whyalla. Lincoln and Whyalla.
The “one stop shop” is designed to provide an environment for industry, businesses and the community to The “one stop shop” is designed to provide an environment for industry, businesses and the community to access a range of economic and employment development initiatives. These services and program delivery access a range of economic and employment development initiatives. These services and program delivery include: include:
Business Advisory Services Business Advisory Services Business Advisory Workshops Business Advisory Workshops Industry Development Industry Development Infrastructure Planning and Facilitation Infrastructure Planning and Facilitation Employment and Skill Program Delivery Employment and Skill Program Delivery Indigenous Economic Development Indigenous Economic Development Food Industry Development Food Industry Development Career Development Centre Career Development Centre Community Development Community Development
BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES
The Business Advisory services are the key to supporting many of the regional small enterprises across the The Business Advisory services are the key to supporting many of the regional small enterprises across the entire Eyre Peninsula. Funding for this service is provided as part of the Board‟s partnership with the entire Eyre Peninsula. Funding for this service is provided as part of the Board‟s partnership with the Department of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE) and local Member Department of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE) and local Member Councils. Councils.
Demand for business advisory services remains strong. A successful 2011 harvest in both agriculture and Demand for business advisory services remains strong. A successful 2011 harvest in both agriculture and fishing contributed to increased business confidence throughout the region. The emergence of mining and fishing contributed to increased business confidence throughout the region. The emergence of mining and renewable energy industries and the related potential opportunities for business growth and diversification renewable energy industries and the related potential opportunities for business growth and diversification across the Eyre Peninsula is also a contributing factor to the rise in business confidence. The retail sector across the Eyre Peninsula is also a contributing factor to the rise in business confidence. The retail sector continues to feel pressure from competition outside of the region and therefore the pattern of enquiry from continues to feel pressure from competition outside of the region and therefore the pattern of enquiry from 2010/11 regarding diversification and online sales and marketing has continued to climb in 2011/12. 2010/11 regarding diversification and online sales and marketing has continued to climb in 2011/12.
Business Advisory Workshops/Business Capability Business Advisory Workshops/Business Capability
The Board has been very active in facilitating workshops and programs for small business owners and The Board has been very active in facilitating workshops and programs for small business owners and managers to build business capability across the region. managers to build business capability across the region.
The cessation of the funded workshop program has seen a change in workshop delivery in 2011/12. Skills of The cessation of the funded workshop program has seen a change in workshop delivery in 2011/12. Skills of local professionals and RDAWEP staff have been utilised to ensure the education opportunities for business local professionals and RDAWEP staff have been utilised to ensure the education opportunities for business owners and managers was still available. This program was invaluable with essential networking owners and managers was still available. This program was invaluable with essential networking opportunities being created for local business owners and also the local presenters. opportunities being created for local business owners and also the local presenters.
RDAWEP staff worked closely with Business Advisers from the Federal Government‟s Enterprise Connect RDAWEP staff worked closely with Business Advisers from the Federal Government‟s Enterprise Connect program to identify eligible businesses to participate in the program. This program provides an independent program to identify eligible businesses to participate in the program. This program provides an independent business review with a plan for improvement and offers a $20,000 grant, which needs to be matched by the business review with a plan for improvement and offers a $20,000 grant, which needs to be matched by the business for implementation of the recommendations within the plan. business for implementation of the recommendations within the plan.
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Throughout the year the Board has coordinated major project briefings for local contracting companies to Throughout the year the Board has coordinated major project briefings for local contracting companies to target opportunities in the mining, renewable energy and defence sectors. These briefings proved a forum target opportunities in the mining, renewable energy and defence sectors. These briefings proved a forum for local businesses to engage with project developers to gain understanding of key timelines, procurement for local businesses to engage with project developers to gain understanding of key timelines, procurement processes, safety requirements and of services available in the region. processes, safety requirements and of services available in the region.
In Whyalla and the surrounding region, demand for business advisory services from small business and start- In Whyalla and the surrounding region, demand for business advisory services from small business and start- ups remains strong and has increased during the year. A high percentage of businesses are looking to ups remains strong and has increased during the year. A high percentage of businesses are looking to diversify into the mining and related industry sectors. Increasing opportunities are being presented within diversify into the mining and related industry sectors. Increasing opportunities are being presented within the mining and resource processing industries. This is creating a need for local businesses to re-assess and the mining and resource processing industries. This is creating a need for local businesses to re-assess and strengthen their capabilities to enable them to access these opportunities and enhance their businesses. strengthen their capabilities to enable them to access these opportunities and enhance their businesses. There is continued interest in online/e-commerce and related business opportunities. There is continued interest in online/e-commerce and related business opportunities.
TOURISM INITIATIVES TOURISM INITIATIVES
The Board was successful in securing a funding agreement for a new Regional Tourism Development The Board was successful in securing a funding agreement for a new Regional Tourism Development Manager position for the Eyre Peninsula following withdrawal of local tourism support from the State Manager position for the Eyre Peninsula following withdrawal of local tourism support from the State Government in 2011. The funding agreement is for a period of 3 years and the Regional Tourism Government in 2011. The funding agreement is for a period of 3 years and the Regional Tourism Development Manager position is supported and managed by Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Development Manager position is supported and managed by Regional Development Australia – Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Inc (RDAWEP) and the Tourism Target Team. Eyre Peninsula Inc (RDAWEP) and the Tourism Target Team.
The funding agreement for the position is a partnership between Eyre Peninsula local Councils, Tourism Eyre The funding agreement for the position is a partnership between Eyre Peninsula local Councils, Tourism Eyre Peninsula, the Outback Communities Authority, the South Australian Tourism Commission and RDAWEP. Peninsula, the Outback Communities Authority, the South Australian Tourism Commission and RDAWEP.
The Regional Tourism Development Manager works with the Economic Development Manager and the The Regional Tourism Development Manager works with the Economic Development Manager and the Business Development Advisor in driving the growth of tourism in the Eyre Peninsula with input from the Business Development Advisor in driving the growth of tourism in the Eyre Peninsula with input from the Tourism Target Team. Tourism Target Team.
Target Team members consist of industry volunteers, Local Government representatives and stakeholders. Target Team members consist of industry volunteers, Local Government representatives and stakeholders. Their role is to assist the Board in developing a high level regional plan for the tourism sector. The key Their role is to assist the Board in developing a high level regional plan for the tourism sector. The key priorities from this Plan are then linked directly to the Board‟s strategic planning document. The Tourism priorities from this Plan are then linked directly to the Board‟s strategic planning document. The Tourism Target Team members provide direction on the following: Target Team members provide direction on the following:
Provision of high level, strategic advice on matters/issues affecting the economic performance of the Provision of high level, strategic advice on matters/issues affecting the economic performance of the region‟s tourism sector. region‟s tourism sector.
Advice on how to optimise and develop regional tourism infrastructure and resources. Advice on how to optimise and develop regional tourism infrastructure and resources.
Identification of key priorities and effective strategies to assist with business development initiatives Identification of key priorities and effective strategies to assist with business development initiatives including the rollout of relevant training and support programs in the region. including the rollout of relevant training and support programs in the region.
Advice on existing and future workforce supply and demand requirements. Advice on existing and future workforce supply and demand requirements.
Providing advocacy and lobbying on matters affecting the economic performance of the sector. Providing advocacy and lobbying on matters affecting the economic performance of the sector.
Tourism has taken a significant step forward in the last 12 months with the launch of the Brand Eyre Tourism has taken a significant step forward in the last 12 months with the launch of the Brand Eyre Peninsula Tourism Prospectus in June 2012. This exciting marketing program links the region‟s tourism Peninsula Tourism Prospectus in June 2012. This exciting marketing program links the region‟s tourism industry with the extremely successful food industry development program of Brand Eyre Peninsula, industry with the extremely successful food industry development program of Brand Eyre Peninsula, Australia‟s Seafood Frontier. Under the program tourism operators have the opportunity to collaborate on Australia‟s Seafood Frontier. Under the program tourism operators have the opportunity to collaborate on cooperative marketing initiatives to secure Eyre Peninsula‟s position as one of the world‟s premium tourism cooperative marketing initiatives to secure Eyre Peninsula‟s position as one of the world‟s premium tourism and culinary destinations. and culinary destinations.
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INVESTMENT INVESTMENT
The Board provides a key facilitation and planning role in the development of major infrastructure that The Board provides a key facilitation and planning role in the development of major infrastructure that focuses on the future requirements of the region. The Board has the opportunity to bring together both focuses on the future requirements of the region. The Board has the opportunity to bring together both private and public investment to ensure the region maximises the investment strategically. The key issues private and public investment to ensure the region maximises the investment strategically. The key issues that the Board is focussed on include both service and hard infrastructure, such as: that the Board is focussed on include both service and hard infrastructure, such as:
water; water; electricity; electricity; high speed broadband; high speed broadband; educational and research institutions; educational and research institutions; ports; ports; road and rail; road and rail; airports; airports; tourism infrastructure; tourism infrastructure; commercial fishing harbours - loading and unloading wharves; commercial fishing harbours - loading and unloading wharves; natural gas; and natural gas; and industrial land. industrial land.
The growth of the region is dependent on the Board‟s capability to deliver on addressing many of the The growth of the region is dependent on the Board‟s capability to deliver on addressing many of the infrastructure gaps that are restricting the growth of some of the region‟s existing and new industries such infrastructure gaps that are restricting the growth of some of the region‟s existing and new industries such as renewable energy and mining. High voltage transmission infrastructure access and the expansion and as renewable energy and mining. High voltage transmission infrastructure access and the expansion and development of new export port facilities are 2 key issues that need to be addressed. development of new export port facilities are 2 key issues that need to be addressed.
The region has the opportunity to attract significant investment estimated in the billions and provide The region has the opportunity to attract significant investment estimated in the billions and provide substantial employment growth. This is reliant on the region‟s ability to address key issues of new water substantial employment growth. This is reliant on the region‟s ability to address key issues of new water supply, distribution of electricity and port shipping capacity for the mining industry. supply, distribution of electricity and port shipping capacity for the mining industry.
MAJOR PROJECT FACILITATION MAJOR PROJECT FACILITATION
Throughout the year the Board has worked with numerous private sector companies from resource Throughout the year the Board has worked with numerous private sector companies from resource processing, renewable energy and other sectors to facilitate local project developments. Staff work closely processing, renewable energy and other sectors to facilitate local project developments. Staff work closely with private sector proponents on issues such as land access, infrastructure availability, workforce with private sector proponents on issues such as land access, infrastructure availability, workforce requirements, local planning and community issues and infrastructure requirements. Major Projects include: requirements, local planning and community issues and infrastructure requirements. Major Projects include:
ARAFURA RESOURCES ARAFURA RESOURCES
In September 2010, Arafura Resources announced its intention to build a Rare Earths Processing Complex in In September 2010, Arafura Resources announced its intention to build a Rare Earths Processing Complex in Whyalla. Following successful negotiations with OneSteel, the new facility will be located on vacant land Whyalla. Following successful negotiations with OneSteel, the new facility will be located on vacant land adjacent to the OneSteel factory. The rare earth processing plant will utilise Australian developed and proven adjacent to the OneSteel factory. The rare earth processing plant will utilise Australian developed and proven technology being the first of its kind in Australia. When established the operation is expected to produce technology being the first of its kind in Australia. When established the operation is expected to produce 20,000 tonnes per annum and supply about 10% of global demand. 20,000 tonnes per annum and supply about 10% of global demand.
Minerals for the plant will be sourced from the Company‟s Nolan‟s Bore mining project in the Northern Minerals for the plant will be sourced from the Company‟s Nolan‟s Bore mining project in the Northern Territory. Mineral concentrate will be transported by rail to Whyalla for processing via the Adelaide to Darwin Territory. Mineral concentrate will be transported by rail to Whyalla for processing via the Adelaide to Darwin rail link. rail link.
The complex will comprise processing facilities for production of rare earth oxides, which are chemical The complex will comprise processing facilities for production of rare earth oxides, which are chemical elements used in the manufacture of high-end technology products such as iPods, touch screens, mobile elements used in the manufacture of high-end technology products such as iPods, touch screens, mobile phones and flat screen televisions. phones and flat screen televisions.
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They are also essential for ongoing development and manufacture of “green” technologies such as low They are also essential for ongoing development and manufacture of “green” technologies such as low energy light bulbs, wind turbines, rechargeable batteries, hybrid cars and high strength magnets. These energy light bulbs, wind turbines, rechargeable batteries, hybrid cars and high strength magnets. These minerals are extremely valuable, and with current market prices close to $65 a kilogram, the plant is minerals are extremely valuable, and with current market prices close to $65 a kilogram, the plant is expected to generate approximately $1.3 billion in annual revenue. expected to generate approximately $1.3 billion in annual revenue.
Arafura Resources continue to work towards completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study, which will lead to Arafura Resources continue to work towards completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study, which will lead to raising the capital required to complete the project. During the last quarter of 2011 the Company reported raising the capital required to complete the project. During the last quarter of 2011 the Company reported successful production of 3 different rare earth products. The samples were successfully produced from the successful production of 3 different rare earth products. The samples were successfully produced from the Company‟s Nolan‟s bore resource and sent for customer evaluation. Company‟s Nolan‟s bore resource and sent for customer evaluation.
Arafura will seek to secure provisional sales contracts as part of the project Bankable Feasibility Study, which Arafura will seek to secure provisional sales contracts as part of the project Bankable Feasibility Study, which is currently scheduled for completion by the end of Q3 in 2013. The Company maintains a positive market is currently scheduled for completion by the end of Q3 in 2013. The Company maintains a positive market outlook and continues its demonstration program to prove the process at a larger scale, verify design data outlook and continues its demonstration program to prove the process at a larger scale, verify design data and to generate samples for further evaluation by customers. and to generate samples for further evaluation by customers.
Construction of the plant is expected to cost approximately $1 billion. The project will create 1,000 jobs Construction of the plant is expected to cost approximately $1 billion. The project will create 1,000 jobs during construction with 300 permanent jobs once the plant becomes fully operational. The direct economic during construction with 300 permanent jobs once the plant becomes fully operational. The direct economic impact of the project on the City of Whyalla is estimated to be $100 million per annum. impact of the project on the City of Whyalla is estimated to be $100 million per annum.
BHP BILLITON – OLYMPIC DAM EXPANSION PROJECT BHP BILLITON – OLYMPIC DAM EXPANSION PROJECT
BHP Billiton‟s proposed expansion of Olympic Dam, 335 km north of Whyalla, will create the world‟s largest BHP Billiton‟s proposed expansion of Olympic Dam, 335 km north of Whyalla, will create the world‟s largest open pit mine. Olympic Dam is the world‟s largest known uranium reserve, 4th largest copper deposit, as well open pit mine. Olympic Dam is the world‟s largest known uranium reserve, 4th largest copper deposit, as well as having rich deposits of gold and silver. as having rich deposits of gold and silver.
An agreement with the South Australian government announced in mid October 2011 enables the An agreement with the South Australian government announced in mid October 2011 enables the construction and operation of the estimated $27.4 Billion Olympic Dam Expansion Project. The BHP Billiton construction and operation of the estimated $27.4 Billion Olympic Dam Expansion Project. The BHP Billiton Limited Board is expected to provide a final decision to proceed or to potentially defer the project by Limited Board is expected to provide a final decision to proceed or to potentially defer the project by December 2012. The project involves construction of a new open pit mine and additional mineral processing December 2012. The project involves construction of a new open pit mine and additional mineral processing facilities alongside the existing underground mine and mineral processing plant. facilities alongside the existing underground mine and mineral processing plant.
Infrastructure required for the project includes: Infrastructure required for the project includes:
a desalination plant located at Port Bonython in the Upper Spencer Gulf which will supply additional a desalination plant located at Port Bonython in the Upper Spencer Gulf which will supply additional water to the project through a 320 km pipeline, water to the project through a 320 km pipeline, a new gas-fired power station supplied by a pipeline from Moomba, a new gas-fired power station supplied by a pipeline from Moomba, a new 270 km electricity transmission line from Port Augusta, a new 270 km electricity transmission line from Port Augusta, a 105 km rail line to connect Olympic Dam to the national rail network near Pimba, a 105 km rail line to connect Olympic Dam to the national rail network near Pimba, a new airport between Roxby Downs and Andamooka to cater for the expanded workforce, a new airport between Roxby Downs and Andamooka to cater for the expanded workforce, a landing facility 12 km south of Port Augusta and an access corridor to a pre-assembly yard on the a landing facility 12 km south of Port Augusta and an access corridor to a pre-assembly yard on the north-western outskirts of Port Augusta, north-western outskirts of Port Augusta, additional port facilities at Outer Harbor, and additional port facilities at Outer Harbor, and a new accommodation village for workers. a new accommodation village for workers.
The proposed expansion will increase ore production six-fold and will trigger investment on a scale The proposed expansion will increase ore production six-fold and will trigger investment on a scale incomparable to anything that South Australia has experienced in recent history. Potential benefits to the incomparable to anything that South Australia has experienced in recent history. Potential benefits to the South Australian economy include an estimated $45.7 billion contribution to the State Gross Product over the South Australian economy include an estimated $45.7 billion contribution to the State Gross Product over the life of the project, 6,000 new jobs during construction, with an additional 4,000 full-time equivalents life of the project, 6,000 new jobs during construction, with an additional 4,000 full-time equivalents following construction. It is envisaged that the project will create a further 15,000 indirect jobs. Whyalla, with following construction. It is envisaged that the project will create a further 15,000 indirect jobs. Whyalla, with its close proximity to Olympic Dam, strong engineering, fabrication, manufacturing capability and skilled its close proximity to Olympic Dam, strong engineering, fabrication, manufacturing capability and skilled workforce is ideally situated as a major supplier of goods, services and people to work on the project. workforce is ideally situated as a major supplier of goods, services and people to work on the project.
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BHP BILLITON - DESALINATION PLANT BHP BILLITON - DESALINATION PLANT
A key component of the Olympic Dam Expansion Project is construction of a 100 GL/year capacity, A key component of the Olympic Dam Expansion Project is construction of a 100 GL/year capacity, desalination plant. A site for the plant has been selected adjacent to Port Bonython, approximately 35 desalination plant. A site for the plant has been selected adjacent to Port Bonython, approximately 35 kilometres north-west of Whyalla. kilometres north-west of Whyalla.
The Company will not release details of project costs until the project has Board approval. The cost of the The Company will not release details of project costs until the project has Board approval. The cost of the desalination plant component is however estimated at between $1-2 billion (based on the costs of desalination plant component is however estimated at between $1-2 billion (based on the costs of construction of similar sized plants around Australia). Construction is expected to take approximately 33 construction of similar sized plants around Australia). Construction is expected to take approximately 33 months and will require 400 workers who would live in Whyalla and commute to the site by bus. months and will require 400 workers who would live in Whyalla and commute to the site by bus.
PORT BONYTHON FUELS - FUEL TERMINAL PORT BONYTHON FUELS - FUEL TERMINAL
The Port Bonython Fuel Terminal project will provide a new regional fuel supply gateway for the northern and The Port Bonython Fuel Terminal project will provide a new regional fuel supply gateway for the northern and western regions of South Australia. A secure diesel supply is critical to many expanding industries in South western regions of South Australia. A secure diesel supply is critical to many expanding industries in South Australia including mining and construction, agriculture, marine, transport and defence. Timely and reliable Australia including mining and construction, agriculture, marine, transport and defence. Timely and reliable supplies of fuel are essential for efficient and effective business operations. supplies of fuel are essential for efficient and effective business operations.
Port Bonython has been identified as a site with suitably deep water and facilities for berthing and offloading Port Bonython has been identified as a site with suitably deep water and facilities for berthing and offloading ships carrying in excess of 100,000 tonnes of hydrocarbon fuels. It involves construction of liquid ships carrying in excess of 100,000 tonnes of hydrocarbon fuels. It involves construction of liquid hydrocarbon fuel handling, storage and distribution facilities. The initial stage of the project is focused on hydrocarbon fuel handling, storage and distribution facilities. The initial stage of the project is focused on delivering up to 1 billion litres of diesel annually to meet growing fuel requirements of the region. delivering up to 1 billion litres of diesel annually to meet growing fuel requirements of the region.
The Port Bonython Fuel Terminal project will provide the infrastructure required to enable a significant The Port Bonython Fuel Terminal project will provide the infrastructure required to enable a significant increase in both the volume of fuel and security of fuel supply to Eyre Peninsula, northern, western and increase in both the volume of fuel and security of fuel supply to Eyre Peninsula, northern, western and eastern South Australia. eastern South Australia.
The project is owned by Port Bonython Fuels Pty Ltd, formally a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senex Energy The project is owned by Port Bonython Fuels Pty Ltd, formally a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senex Energy Limited. In March 2012 Senex Energy announced the sale of its interests in Port Bonython Fuels to Mitsubishi Limited. In March 2012 Senex Energy announced the sale of its interests in Port Bonython Fuels to Mitsubishi Corporation. The sale is subject to a number of conditions, which are expected to be fulfilled within coming Corporation. The sale is subject to a number of conditions, which are expected to be fulfilled within coming months. months.
PORT SPENCER PORT SPENCER
Increased exploration activity on eastern and lower Eyre Peninsula has revealed extensive resources of high Increased exploration activity on eastern and lower Eyre Peninsula has revealed extensive resources of high grade hematite and magnetite and several companies including Centrex Metals, Lincoln Minerals, IronClad grade hematite and magnetite and several companies including Centrex Metals, Lincoln Minerals, IronClad and Iron Road want to establish iron exports within 5 years. The provision of port infrastructure with the and Iron Road want to establish iron exports within 5 years. The provision of port infrastructure with the capability to support larger Cape Class export vessels is vital to the success of iron ore projects as at present capability to support larger Cape Class export vessels is vital to the success of iron ore projects as at present no port in South Australia has this capacity. Cape Class vessels range in size from 165,000 tonnes to no port in South Australia has this capacity. Cape Class vessels range in size from 165,000 tonnes to approximately 250,000 tonnes capacity. approximately 250,000 tonnes capacity.
Sheep Hill, approximately 21kms north-east of Tumby Bay, was identified as an ideal location for a port Sheep Hill, approximately 21kms north-east of Tumby Bay, was identified as an ideal location for a port facility because the site: facility because the site:
is central to several iron ore deposits on the Lower Eyre Peninsula; is central to several iron ore deposits on the Lower Eyre Peninsula; is only 5kms from the Lincoln Highway and 27kms from rail infrastructure at Ungarra; is only 5kms from the Lincoln Highway and 27kms from rail infrastructure at Ungarra; provides access to 20 metre plus deep water within 520 metres of the shore line – which eliminates the provides access to 20 metre plus deep water within 520 metres of the shore line – which eliminates the need for dredging and minimises the cost of jetty infrastructure; need for dredging and minimises the cost of jetty infrastructure; does not have native vegetation issues because the adjacent land has been denuded of vegetation by does not have native vegetation issues because the adjacent land has been denuded of vegetation by previous broad acre farming practices; and previous broad acre farming practices; and there are no native title issues. there are no native title issues.
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The facility, which is to be named Port Spencer, is being developed by Centrex Metals Limited primarily for The facility, which is to be named Port Spencer, is being developed by Centrex Metals Limited primarily for the iron ore mining operation at Wilgerup. However grain will also be exported from the facility and Free the iron ore mining operation at Wilgerup. However grain will also be exported from the facility and Free Eyre, an Eyre Peninsula based farmer owned agricultural company, is part of the design team investigating Eyre, an Eyre Peninsula based farmer owned agricultural company, is part of the design team investigating the viability of grain export using smaller Panamax sized vessels. the viability of grain export using smaller Panamax sized vessels.
Centrex intends to develop the port in 4 stages. Stage 1 will establish the base port infrastructure and allow Centrex intends to develop the port in 4 stages. Stage 1 will establish the base port infrastructure and allow for the export of hematite and grain delivered to the site by road trains. Future stages will expand the for the export of hematite and grain delivered to the site by road trains. Future stages will expand the operation to include the export of magnetite delivered from the mines to the site by slurry pipelines and the operation to include the export of magnetite delivered from the mines to the site by slurry pipelines and the delivery of hematite and grain by rail. delivery of hematite and grain by rail.
The estimated cost of Stage 1 is $150-200 million. The justification for this private enterprise funded project The estimated cost of Stage 1 is $150-200 million. The justification for this private enterprise funded project is based on the viability of Centrex‟s various exploration joint ventures however the port facility will is based on the viability of Centrex‟s various exploration joint ventures however the port facility will eventually be available for other users on commercial terms. eventually be available for other users on commercial terms.
PORT LINCOLN WHARF PORT LINCOLN WHARF
The Board has been integral in contributing to the Port Lincoln Wharf Relocation Committee that was The Board has been integral in contributing to the Port Lincoln Wharf Relocation Committee that was established by the Lukin family‟s development company Port Lincoln Proper. The committee includes established by the Lukin family‟s development company Port Lincoln Proper. The committee includes representatives from the fishing industry, the developers, Board staff and Local Government. The committee representatives from the fishing industry, the developers, Board staff and Local Government. The committee is undertaking preliminary consultation for the development of a fish unloading and berthing facility at the is undertaking preliminary consultation for the development of a fish unloading and berthing facility at the former BHP wharf. The facility is part of a larger project to develop adjacent land as an industrial park former BHP wharf. The facility is part of a larger project to develop adjacent land as an industrial park inclusive of a residential and tourism development, incorporating a shopping precinct and golf course. inclusive of a residential and tourism development, incorporating a shopping precinct and golf course.
The Port Lincoln fishing industry will be extensively consulted about the proposal, with the key stakeholders The Port Lincoln fishing industry will be extensively consulted about the proposal, with the key stakeholders being the tuna, sardine, prawn, rock lobster, mussel, abalone and kingfish industry sectors. being the tuna, sardine, prawn, rock lobster, mussel, abalone and kingfish industry sectors.
GREEN GRID GREEN GRID
Renewable energy has the potential to be a major industry in the region due to natural assets including Renewable energy has the potential to be a major industry in the region due to natural assets including consistent wind resources, sunshine and high wave energy action along the west coast of Eyre Peninsula. The consistent wind resources, sunshine and high wave energy action along the west coast of Eyre Peninsula. The region is rated in the top 10 locations in the world for the production of renewable wind energy, with a region is rated in the top 10 locations in the world for the production of renewable wind energy, with a landscape that is suitable to accommodate large scale wind farms. landscape that is suitable to accommodate large scale wind farms.
The region has an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the Australian Government‟s target of The region has an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the Australian Government‟s target of providing 20% of the nation‟s energy through renewable energy resources by 2020. providing 20% of the nation‟s energy through renewable energy resources by 2020.
The Board facilitated the preparation of a feasibility study which assessed the transmission and generation The Board facilitated the preparation of a feasibility study which assessed the transmission and generation potential for wind energy in the Eyre Peninsula. The report supported a case for wind farm generation potential for wind energy in the Eyre Peninsula. The report supported a case for wind farm generation investment in 4 highly suitable wind zones that experience wind speeds above 8 metres per second: investment in 4 highly suitable wind zones that experience wind speeds above 8 metres per second:
Southern Area – an inland area of higher elevation north of Port Lincoln. Southern Area – an inland area of higher elevation north of Port Lincoln. Central Area – a large inland area of higher elevation north of Cleve. Central Area – a large inland area of higher elevation north of Cleve. Northern Area – a large remote inland area north-west of Port Augusta. (Note: this area is actually outside Northern Area – a large remote inland area north-west of Port Augusta. (Note: this area is actually outside the RDAWEP region and falls within the RDA Far North Region). the RDAWEP region and falls within the RDA Far North Region). Western Area – coastal areas around Elliston. Western Area – coastal areas around Elliston.
In early 2012 the Board coordinated a delegation of key industry members to meet with Canberra In early 2012 the Board coordinated a delegation of key industry members to meet with Canberra representatives about the Green Grid proposal in order to gain a higher profile and recognition of the representatives about the Green Grid proposal in order to gain a higher profile and recognition of the renewable energy potential of the Eyre Peninsula. renewable energy potential of the Eyre Peninsula.
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UPPER SPENCER GULF COMMON PURPOSE GROUP UPPER SPENCER GULF COMMON PURPOSE GROUP
The Upper Spencer Gulf (USG) region comprises the cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla and The Upper Spencer Gulf (USG) region comprises the cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla and traverses 3 Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committee areas of the Far North, Yorke and Mid-North, traverses 3 Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committee areas of the Far North, Yorke and Mid-North, and Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula. and Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula.
Economic and social planning is undertaken in the USG by the 3 levels of Government – Local, State and Economic and social planning is undertaken in the USG by the 3 levels of Government – Local, State and Federal. Strategic planning for the USG is also undertaken by the Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Federal. Strategic planning for the USG is also undertaken by the Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group (USGCPG) - a collaborative, not-for-profit organisation that brings the cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta Group (USGCPG) - a collaborative, not-for-profit organisation that brings the cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla together as a united front to address key economic and social issues and opportunities. and Whyalla together as a united front to address key economic and social issues and opportunities.
In recent years the USG has experienced a significant resurgence largely due to the growth and development In recent years the USG has experienced a significant resurgence largely due to the growth and development of mining and resource processing industries in the north and west of the State. Mining is arguably the of mining and resource processing industries in the north and west of the State. Mining is arguably the fastest growing industry in the northern part of South Australia and is beginning to have a significant fastest growing industry in the northern part of South Australia and is beginning to have a significant economic impact in the USG, particularly at Whyalla. economic impact in the USG, particularly at Whyalla.
The USGCPG has been concerned with the potential loss of major industries and service providers in each of The USGCPG has been concerned with the potential loss of major industries and service providers in each of the 3 cities and the potential opportunities of a major transition with the emergence of the mining, the 3 cities and the potential opportunities of a major transition with the emergence of the mining, manufacturing and renewable energy developments. The group has prepared a submission to address these manufacturing and renewable energy developments. The group has prepared a submission to address these issues and maximise economic opportunities through the development of a master plan that provides a issues and maximise economic opportunities through the development of a master plan that provides a strategic direction to the future of the Upper Spencer Gulf and surrounding areas. strategic direction to the future of the Upper Spencer Gulf and surrounding areas.
The 3 USG RDA‟s also recently supported the South Australian Government‟s application for $1.5m from the The 3 USG RDA‟s also recently supported the South Australian Government‟s application for $1.5m from the Australian Regional Infrastructure Fund. The application was successful and the funds will be used to develop Australian Regional Infrastructure Fund. The application was successful and the funds will be used to develop infrastructure master plans for the each of the 3 RDA regions to assist in overcoming capacity constraints infrastructure master plans for the each of the 3 RDA regions to assist in overcoming capacity constraints associated with the State‟s mining expansion, which is concentrated in this region. The application drew associated with the State‟s mining expansion, which is concentrated in this region. The application drew heavily from the RDA Regional Plans in addition to detailed background information and established local heavily from the RDA Regional Plans in addition to detailed background information and established local connections. connections.
WHYALLA BULK COMMODITIES EXPORT FACILITY WHYALLA BULK COMMODITIES EXPORT FACILITY
A bulk commodities export facility is required in the north of South Australia so that the mining industry can A bulk commodities export facility is required in the north of South Australia so that the mining industry can cost effectively export product from the region. A location near Whyalla is preferred due to access to deep cost effectively export product from the region. A location near Whyalla is preferred due to access to deep water that can cater for cape sized ships (up to 180,000 tonnes). The facility will need to have the capacity to water that can cater for cape sized ships (up to 180,000 tonnes). The facility will need to have the capacity to handle up to 20 million tonnes of dry bulk commodity exports per annum. Three locations have been handle up to 20 million tonnes of dry bulk commodity exports per annum. Three locations have been identified near Whyalla: identified near Whyalla:
The existing OneSteel facility at the Port of Whyalla, The existing OneSteel facility at the Port of Whyalla, A new site at Port Bonython, (approximately 35 kilometres north west of Whyalla), and A new site at Port Bonython, (approximately 35 kilometres north west of Whyalla), and A new site at Nonowie (approximately 25 kilometres south of Whyalla). A new site at Nonowie (approximately 25 kilometres south of Whyalla).
The Port of Whyalla is owned and operated by OneSteel. Access to this facility is at the discretion of OneSteel The Port of Whyalla is owned and operated by OneSteel. Access to this facility is at the discretion of OneSteel on a case-by-case basis and is dependent upon the type and volume of cargo and OneSteel‟s operational on a case-by-case basis and is dependent upon the type and volume of cargo and OneSteel‟s operational requirements at the time. In recent years, OneSteel has supported the landing of various goods for a number requirements at the time. In recent years, OneSteel has supported the landing of various goods for a number of external companies. As outlined within the earlier OneSteel section the company has committed to of external companies. As outlined within the earlier OneSteel section the company has committed to significant expansion of the Whyalla port facility and may include provision to support port access needs of significant expansion of the Whyalla port facility and may include provision to support port access needs of other companies. other companies.
The Port Bonython site has been promoted by the State Government with the Spencer Gulf Port Link The Port Bonython site has been promoted by the State Government with the Spencer Gulf Port Link Consortium comprising Flinders Port Holdings, Leighton Contractors, Macquarie Capital, BIS Industrial Consortium comprising Flinders Port Holdings, Leighton Contractors, Macquarie Capital, BIS Industrial Logistics and ARTC. Logistics and ARTC.
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A new deep sea port facility suitable for export of bulk minerals and commodities has been proposed at Port A new deep sea port facility suitable for export of bulk minerals and commodities has been proposed at Port Bonython by the Spencer Gulf Port Link Consortium, who would construct and operate the facility. The Bonython by the Spencer Gulf Port Link Consortium, who would construct and operate the facility. The consortium is comprised of Flinders Port Holdings, Leighton Contractors, Macquarie Capital, BIS Industrial consortium is comprised of Flinders Port Holdings, Leighton Contractors, Macquarie Capital, BIS Industrial Logistics and ARTC. Logistics and ARTC.
The new port facility would be capable of servicing 180,000 tonne (cape size) bulk iron ore carriers and has The new port facility would be capable of servicing 180,000 tonne (cape size) bulk iron ore carriers and has an estimated cost of $650M. The project includes a 3 kilometre jetty with conveyor system and a 27 an estimated cost of $650M. The project includes a 3 kilometre jetty with conveyor system and a 27 kilometre rail line connecting the new port to the existing Whyalla-Port Augusta rail link. Approximately 400 kilometre rail line connecting the new port to the existing Whyalla-Port Augusta rail link. Approximately 400 staff will be required for the 2.5 year construction phase. staff will be required for the 2.5 year construction phase.
The South Australian Government granted major project status to the consortium's plan in March 2012. This The South Australian Government granted major project status to the consortium's plan in March 2012. This triggers a rigorous development assessment process, which is also recognised by the Australian Government triggers a rigorous development assessment process, which is also recognised by the Australian Government under environmental protection and biodiversity conservation law. under environmental protection and biodiversity conservation law.
The Consortium is now required to lodge a development application that will be referred to the independent The Consortium is now required to lodge a development application that will be referred to the independent Development Assessment Commission. The proposed project has undergone feasibility studies. Further Development Assessment Commission. The proposed project has undergone feasibility studies. Further extensive investigations, via either an Environmental Impact Statement, a Public Environment Report or a extensive investigations, via either an Environmental Impact Statement, a Public Environment Report or a Development Report (DR) will now be required. Guidelines for these investigations will be publically released Development Report (DR) will now be required. Guidelines for these investigations will be publically released and the community will have the opportunity to comment on the investigations and the assessments. and the community will have the opportunity to comment on the investigations and the assessments.
The Consortium is at present working with mining companies to define the timing of mine developments The Consortium is at present working with mining companies to define the timing of mine developments and the likely commodity volumes that are to be exported. and the likely commodity volumes that are to be exported.
A new deep sea bulk export port facility has been proposed at Nonowie, approximately 25 kilometres south A new deep sea bulk export port facility has been proposed at Nonowie, approximately 25 kilometres south of Whyalla. The site provides access to a large area of deep water (20m) within 6km of the shoreline with of Whyalla. The site provides access to a large area of deep water (20m) within 6km of the shoreline with deep water channels to enable safe ship movement. It is also adjacent to an extensive area of undeveloped deep water channels to enable safe ship movement. It is also adjacent to an extensive area of undeveloped land with no current economic usage and low environmental quality, which could be developed for a range land with no current economic usage and low environmental quality, which could be developed for a range of supporting infrastructure, storage facilities and value adding industries. The site could be also connected of supporting infrastructure, storage facilities and value adding industries. The site could be also connected to rail and road infrastructure by the construction of links to existing corridors. to rail and road infrastructure by the construction of links to existing corridors.
Preliminary investigations have been undertaken by a locally based working group with mining, materials Preliminary investigations have been undertaken by a locally based working group with mining, materials handling and manufacturing industry experience. The Whyalla City Council has recently lodged a statement handling and manufacturing industry experience. The Whyalla City Council has recently lodged a statement of intent to the South Australian Minister for Planning for a development plan amendment for the site. of intent to the South Australian Minister for Planning for a development plan amendment for the site.
The location and proposal has not yet received any support from mining or resource processing companies The location and proposal has not yet received any support from mining or resource processing companies operating or planning operations in the region. This may be due to a lack of awareness of the proposal, operating or planning operations in the region. This may be due to a lack of awareness of the proposal, location and its benefits by these companies. location and its benefits by these companies.
PORT OF THEVENARD PORT OF THEVENARD
The Board has facilitated and coordinated the planning and investigation into the future development of the The Board has facilitated and coordinated the planning and investigation into the future development of the Thevenard Port. The investigation has included: Thevenard Port. The investigation has included:
full dredging investigation and costing; full dredging investigation and costing; partial dredging investigation and costing; partial dredging investigation and costing; additional navigation aids – night shipping access; additional navigation aids – night shipping access; provision and costing of a 2-tug operation; and provision and costing of a 2-tug operation; and alternative loading operation systems. alternative loading operation systems.
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With increasing demand for shipping and commodity movements from Thevenard, the key to any expansion With increasing demand for shipping and commodity movements from Thevenard, the key to any expansion of the port is the capacity to increase the loading operations, which are owned by Viterra. This requires a of the port is the capacity to increase the loading operations, which are owned by Viterra. This requires a capital investment into a major upgrade of existing loading facilities or a ship loader. capital investment into a major upgrade of existing loading facilities or a ship loader. Thevenard Port is one of the State‟s busiest ports with 139 shipping movements in 2011, with a total Thevenard Port is one of the State‟s busiest ports with 139 shipping movements in 2011, with a total handling tonnage of 3,005,828, being shipped. handling tonnage of 3,005,828, being shipped.
LUCKY BAY FERRY LUCKY BAY FERRY
The Board has worked with Sea Transport Solutions for the recommencement of a ferry operation to link the The Board has worked with Sea Transport Solutions for the recommencement of a ferry operation to link the Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula providing a new highway in the middle of South Australia. Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula providing a new highway in the middle of South Australia.
Following the initial establishment of the Spencer Gulf ferry the Board has worked with Sea Transport Following the initial establishment of the Spencer Gulf ferry the Board has worked with Sea Transport Solutions to obtain tenure approvals for the landing harbours at Wallaroo and Lucky Bay. There were a Solutions to obtain tenure approvals for the landing harbours at Wallaroo and Lucky Bay. There were a number of key issues that remained outstanding and the Company has sought assurances from the State number of key issues that remained outstanding and the Company has sought assurances from the State Government to address the issues prior to recommencement of the ferry service including: Government to address the issues prior to recommencement of the ferry service including:
land tenure security – previously operating on annual licences; land tenure security – previously operating on annual licences; ILUA Agreement clearance; ILUA Agreement clearance; electrical engineers – union seeking 2 qualified staff on all movements; electrical engineers – union seeking 2 qualified staff on all movements; marine parks – clarification on access restrictions; marine parks – clarification on access restrictions; EPA – channel maintenance dredging licence costs; and EPA – channel maintenance dredging licence costs; and B-Train access – Wallaroo heavy bypass route redesign. B-Train access – Wallaroo heavy bypass route redesign.
Following 18 months of construction the Aurora V arrived in South Australian waters and following marine Following 18 months of construction the Aurora V arrived in South Australian waters and following marine survey inspection on 17 February 2012, the ferry commenced its first official journey on 21 February. survey inspection on 17 February 2012, the ferry commenced its first official journey on 21 February.
The re-establishment of the service provides a welcomed transport alternative as well as an additional access The re-establishment of the service provides a welcomed transport alternative as well as an additional access point for Eyre Peninsula. point for Eyre Peninsula.
LUCKY BAY COMMON USER EXPORT FACILITY LUCKY BAY COMMON USER EXPORT FACILITY
The Board facilitated and coordinated the development of an alternative port solution, a Common User The Board facilitated and coordinated the development of an alternative port solution, a Common User Export Facility (CUEF), at Lucky Bay utilising an innovative container and barge transhipment system. The Export Facility (CUEF), at Lucky Bay utilising an innovative container and barge transhipment system. The facility is being developed to export iron ore from IronClad Mining Limited‟s operation at Wilcherry Hill, north facility is being developed to export iron ore from IronClad Mining Limited‟s operation at Wilcherry Hill, north of Kimba. of Kimba.
With this transhipment system, iron ore will be loaded into sealed containers at Wilcherry Hill then be With this transhipment system, iron ore will be loaded into sealed containers at Wilcherry Hill then be transported by road train to Lucky Bay. The containers will be loaded onto barges and then emptied into transported by road train to Lucky Bay. The containers will be loaded onto barges and then emptied into export vessels moored in the Spencer Gulf. In order to meet the export target of approximately 1.25 million export vessels moored in the Spencer Gulf. In order to meet the export target of approximately 1.25 million tonnes per annum, the process requires a 24/7 operation with road trains scheduled to leave the mine site tonnes per annum, the process requires a 24/7 operation with road trains scheduled to leave the mine site approximately every 30 minutes. approximately every 30 minutes.
This transhipment system has several financial and other advantages because the CUEF overcomes the need This transhipment system has several financial and other advantages because the CUEF overcomes the need to construct a typically expensive, deep water bulk commodities port and can be established at a fraction of to construct a typically expensive, deep water bulk commodities port and can be established at a fraction of the cost. The CUEF also has the advantage of a much shorter construction timeframe and less environmental the cost. The CUEF also has the advantage of a much shorter construction timeframe and less environmental impact than a traditional deep water bulk commodities port. impact than a traditional deep water bulk commodities port.
The CUEF is critical infrastructure for the Eyre Peninsula‟s fast developing mining operations that are The CUEF is critical infrastructure for the Eyre Peninsula‟s fast developing mining operations that are production ready because there is presently no other realistic option for the provision of a bulk commodities production ready because there is presently no other realistic option for the provision of a bulk commodities minerals export facility within the next 3-4 years. This is a major impediment for mining companies that minerals export facility within the next 3-4 years. This is a major impediment for mining companies that are/close to being production ready. are/close to being production ready.
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The Lucky Bay CUEF will be able to service mining companies well into the future because the facility has the The Lucky Bay CUEF will be able to service mining companies well into the future because the facility has the capacity to grow as export tonnages increase. When fully developed with a permanent floating harbour capacity to grow as export tonnages increase. When fully developed with a permanent floating harbour moored in Spencer Gulf, the CUEF will be much more cost effective and efficient and will be able to service moored in Spencer Gulf, the CUEF will be much more cost effective and efficient and will be able to service the needs of other mining companies and different bulk commodities such as grain. the needs of other mining companies and different bulk commodities such as grain.
In April 2011 the State Government provided development approval for the project development approval. In April 2011 the State Government provided development approval for the project development approval. This will allow the joint venture project between IronClad and Trafford Resources to begin building the This will allow the joint venture project between IronClad and Trafford Resources to begin building the infrastructure. In July 2012 the project received $2.212 million from Federal Regional Development Australia infrastructure. In July 2012 the project received $2.212 million from Federal Regional Development Australia Fund and $306,000 from State Regional Development Infrastructure Fund and it is expected to be Fund and $306,000 from State Regional Development Infrastructure Fund and it is expected to be operational by the end of 2012. The Board played an integral role in obtaining this funding. operational by the end of 2012. The Board played an integral role in obtaining this funding.
THEVENARD COMMERCIAL FISHING UNLOADING FACILITY AND SAFE HARBOUR THEVENARD COMMERCIAL FISHING UNLOADING FACILITY AND SAFE HARBOUR
RDAWEP has worked with the District Council of Ceduna in the engineering design, feasibility study and RDAWEP has worked with the District Council of Ceduna in the engineering design, feasibility study and business case to develop a commercial fishing harbour and unloading facility at the old slipway at business case to develop a commercial fishing harbour and unloading facility at the old slipway at Thevenard. Thevenard.
The feasibility study provided evidence of industry demand and support from the 38 existing fishing vessels The feasibility study provided evidence of industry demand and support from the 38 existing fishing vessels and port service vessels to utilise the facility. The Board coordinated the development of a comprehensive and port service vessels to utilise the facility. The Board coordinated the development of a comprehensive business case and provided support in submitting the project for funding support under the Federal business case and provided support in submitting the project for funding support under the Federal Regional Development Australia Fund and the State Government‟s Regional Development Infrastructure Regional Development Australia Fund and the State Government‟s Regional Development Infrastructure Fund. To date the project has been unsuccessful in attracting Federal funds and State funds were granted Fund. To date the project has been unsuccessful in attracting Federal funds and State funds were granted conditional on securing Federal money. This project remains a high priority for the Board and will be conditional on securing Federal money. This project remains a high priority for the Board and will be resubmitted for consideration in the next round of funding. resubmitted for consideration in the next round of funding.
The relocation of the fishing industry to a designated facility is part of the Thevenard Port upgrade to remove The relocation of the fishing industry to a designated facility is part of the Thevenard Port upgrade to remove the present congestion of activity on the main Thevenard wharf. the present congestion of activity on the main Thevenard wharf.
FOOD INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FOOD INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
The Food Industry Development program has been invaluable in the development of the regional food The Food Industry Development program has been invaluable in the development of the regional food brand, “Eyre Peninsula, Australia’s Seafood Frontier” and the implementation of an innovative Market brand, “Eyre Peninsula, Australia’s Seafood Frontier” and the implementation of an innovative Market Development Program featuring leading Australian and International chef‟s and wholesaler missions and in- Development Program featuring leading Australian and International chef‟s and wholesaler missions and in- market promotions. More recently, the program has focused on the development of quality educational market promotions. More recently, the program has focused on the development of quality educational materials featuring seafood species from the region. materials featuring seafood species from the region.
The food program aims to build long term business relationships and value chains and secure long term The food program aims to build long term business relationships and value chains and secure long term sales and increased price points. Seafood missions to the Eyre Peninsula provide end users the opportunity sales and increased price points. Seafood missions to the Eyre Peninsula provide end users the opportunity to appreciate the broad range of quality seafood, the environment in which the seafood is produced and the to appreciate the broad range of quality seafood, the environment in which the seafood is produced and the business capabilities that each enterprise has invested to create a premium valued product. The Board business capabilities that each enterprise has invested to create a premium valued product. The Board coordinates 2 annual seafood buyers‟ missions and is recognised nationally as an innovative marketing coordinates 2 annual seafood buyers‟ missions and is recognised nationally as an innovative marketing initiative generating economic growth for the participants. initiative generating economic growth for the participants.
The food program implemented a strong educational program through the development and launch of the The food program implemented a strong educational program through the development and launch of the Eyre Peninsula Food Website www.seafoodfrontier.com.au and “The Seafood of the Eyre Peninsula” user Eyre Peninsula Food Website www.seafoodfrontier.com.au and “The Seafood of the Eyre Peninsula” user guide featuring 12 seafood species. The educational program provides a consistent message about the guide featuring 12 seafood species. The educational program provides a consistent message about the availability, usability and culinary capacity of the region‟s seafood harvest with a focus on provenance, quality availability, usability and culinary capacity of the region‟s seafood harvest with a focus on provenance, quality and history. and history.
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The success of the program has grown through market collaboration in marketing and value chain The success of the program has grown through market collaboration in marketing and value chain development, with the seafood industry recognising the immediate business benefits and increased returns. development, with the seafood industry recognising the immediate business benefits and increased returns. A Prospectus is released annually with businesses nominating preferred marketing activities under Brand A Prospectus is released annually with businesses nominating preferred marketing activities under Brand Eyre Peninsula with approximately 35 businesses currently listed as members. Eyre Peninsula with approximately 35 businesses currently listed as members.
The Board successfully negotiated a 4 year contract for the Eyre Peninsula Food Industry Development The Board successfully negotiated a 4 year contract for the Eyre Peninsula Food Industry Development program funded through FoodSA in partnership with Primary Industries and Regions SA. program funded through FoodSA in partnership with Primary Industries and Regions SA.
Food Program Outcomes Food Program Outcomes
Eyre Peninsula Seafood User Guide Eyre Peninsula Seafood User Guide
“The Seafood of Eyre Peninsula” consolidated existing seafood marketing and training collaterals within the “The Seafood of Eyre Peninsula” consolidated existing seafood marketing and training collaterals within the framework of a single, consistent format. The Guide empowers trade to have a greater understanding for the framework of a single, consistent format. The Guide empowers trade to have a greater understanding for the seafood from Eyre Peninsula and in some sectors, across South Australia – in all aspects of the value chain, seafood from Eyre Peninsula and in some sectors, across South Australia – in all aspects of the value chain, from water to plate. Cornerstone to the program is a consistent message about the availability, usability and from water to plate. Cornerstone to the program is a consistent message about the availability, usability and culinary capacity of the 12 species featured. With a focus on delivering a consistent message about the culinary capacity of the 12 species featured. With a focus on delivering a consistent message about the provenance, quality and history, the Guide is delivered across multiple media formats including hardcopy provenance, quality and history, the Guide is delivered across multiple media formats including hardcopy and electronic. and electronic.
“The Seafood of Eyre Peninsula” is specific to each industry sector and species and relevant to each “The Seafood of Eyre Peninsula” is specific to each industry sector and species and relevant to each stakeholder in the supply chain. The principal content includes: stakeholder in the supply chain. The principal content includes:
Handling, storage and cutting guides. Handling, storage and cutting guides. Preparation and cooking guides. Preparation and cooking guides. Presentation and display guides. Presentation and display guides. Key / unique selling aspects by species. Key / unique selling aspects by species. International interpretations of cuts/forms and their uses. International interpretations of cuts/forms and their uses.
“The Seafood of Eyre Peninsula” has been initially distributed through the following channels: “The Seafood of Eyre Peninsula” has been initially distributed through the following channels:
Inaugural launch on 31 October 2011 by Minister Gail Gago at Jolleys Boathouse, Adelaide with approx. Inaugural launch on 31 October 2011 by Minister Gail Gago at Jolleys Boathouse, Adelaide with approx. 100 producers, restaurateurs, retailers, media and stakeholders in attendance. 100 producers, restaurateurs, retailers, media and stakeholders in attendance. Guide attached to the November cover of national food publication, Food Service, with a distribution of Guide attached to the November cover of national food publication, Food Service, with a distribution of 13,100 copies to targeted restaurants, retailers and media. 13,100 copies to targeted restaurants, retailers and media. Direct mail out to all restaurants with a „hat‟ classification, major hotel chains (eg Hilton) and former Direct mail out to all restaurants with a „hat‟ classification, major hotel chains (eg Hilton) and former Seafood Mission guests (approx. 210 individuals). Seafood Mission guests (approx. 210 individuals). Eyre Peninsula businesses direct mail out to customers in both domestic and international markets. Eyre Peninsula businesses direct mail out to customers in both domestic and international markets.
Eyre Peninsula Food Website Eyre Peninsula Food Website
The Eyre Peninsula food website www.seafoodfrontier.com.au is a global communication tool that offers a The Eyre Peninsula food website www.seafoodfrontier.com.au is a global communication tool that offers a „one-stop-shop‟ for food buyers, media, tourists and government organisations sourcing information about „one-stop-shop‟ for food buyers, media, tourists and government organisations sourcing information about region‟s products and services. The key objectives of the Eyre Peninsula food website include: region‟s products and services. The key objectives of the Eyre Peninsula food website include:
Establishing an industry-led collaborative marketing tool. Establishing an industry-led collaborative marketing tool. Increasing market penetration in domestic and export markets. Increasing market penetration in domestic and export markets. Successful entry into new markets. Successful entry into new markets. Increasing the value of food and wine related tourism in the region. Increasing the value of food and wine related tourism in the region. Establishing an efficient communication tool between all key stakeholders and industry. Establishing an efficient communication tool between all key stakeholders and industry.
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The „industry‟ section is a key communication tool between stakeholders for information on industry training The „industry‟ section is a key communication tool between stakeholders for information on industry training courses, funding programs and export opportunities. The site is user friendly, easy to navigate and provides courses, funding programs and export opportunities. The site is user friendly, easy to navigate and provides a „first‟ for consolidating all Eyre Peninsula food information in one location. a „first‟ for consolidating all Eyre Peninsula food information in one location.
Hilton Adelaide Seafood Mission Hilton Adelaide Seafood Mission
The Eyre Peninsula seafood industry hosted 13 Hilton Adelaide chefs over a 3 day „water to plate‟ program. The Eyre Peninsula seafood industry hosted 13 Hilton Adelaide chefs over a 3 day „water to plate‟ program.
The initiative has increased awareness of Eyre Peninsula‟s seafood including product quality, harvesting The initiative has increased awareness of Eyre Peninsula‟s seafood including product quality, harvesting methods, seasonality, processing, packaging, environmental management programs, distribution channels methods, seasonality, processing, packaging, environmental management programs, distribution channels and reinforced relationships between growers and Hilton Adelaide‟s culinary team. On completion of the and reinforced relationships between growers and Hilton Adelaide‟s culinary team. On completion of the mission, Eyre Peninsula‟s products were featured on Hilton Adelaide‟s December and January menu. mission, Eyre Peninsula‟s products were featured on Hilton Adelaide‟s December and January menu. Additionally, growers participated in the regional launch and an exclusive Hilton Adelaide corporate Additionally, growers participated in the regional launch and an exclusive Hilton Adelaide corporate Christmas function for 200 of Hilton‟s VIP clients and industry partners. The combination of these activities Christmas function for 200 of Hilton‟s VIP clients and industry partners. The combination of these activities has secured a strong and sustainable partnership between Hilton Adelaide and Eyre Peninsula food industry. has secured a strong and sustainable partnership between Hilton Adelaide and Eyre Peninsula food industry.
Eyre Peninsula Chef Masterclass Eyre Peninsula Chef Masterclass
The Eyre Peninsula hosted South Australia‟s own celebrity chef, Simon Bryant (former Executive Chef of The Eyre Peninsula hosted South Australia‟s own celebrity chef, Simon Bryant (former Executive Chef of Hilton Adelaide and presenter of ABC‟s “The Cook and the Chef” to conduct a 4 hour masterclass for 9 Eyre Hilton Adelaide and presenter of ABC‟s “The Cook and the Chef” to conduct a 4 hour masterclass for 9 Eyre Peninsula‟s chef. Titled “Shit Fish”, the masterclass provided excellent information and discussions on the Peninsula‟s chef. Titled “Shit Fish”, the masterclass provided excellent information and discussions on the following key topics: following key topics:
Menu design. Menu design.
Culinary applications to less utilised cuts (zero wastage, maximum returns). Culinary applications to less utilised cuts (zero wastage, maximum returns).
Cost analysis on all dishes prepared by Simon Bryant. Cost analysis on all dishes prepared by Simon Bryant.
The workshop highlighted strategies for menu price structure and encouraging the use of all cuts of the fish The workshop highlighted strategies for menu price structure and encouraging the use of all cuts of the fish to ensure a greater financial return to the business. In addition, the masterclass has provided a high level of to ensure a greater financial return to the business. In addition, the masterclass has provided a high level of inspiration and motivation for the local Eyre Peninsula chefs. inspiration and motivation for the local Eyre Peninsula chefs.
Tasting Australia Tasting Australia
The Eyre Peninsula food and tourism industry hosted 15 national and international food writers for 2 days as The Eyre Peninsula food and tourism industry hosted 15 national and international food writers for 2 days as part of the Tasting Australia 2012 program. The program included a showcase of the region‟s food part of the Tasting Australia 2012 program. The program included a showcase of the region‟s food producers and tourism operators and culminated in 2 major events: the Media and Producers dinner at Axel producers and tourism operators and culminated in 2 major events: the Media and Producers dinner at Axel Stenross Maritime Museum and the Tasting Australia public lunch at Boston Bay Winery with Port Lincoln chef Stenross Maritime Museum and the Tasting Australia public lunch at Boston Bay Winery with Port Lincoln chef Tony Ford and New Zealand celebrity chef, Martin Bosley. Tony Ford and New Zealand celebrity chef, Martin Bosley.
Eyre Peninsula Seafood Flavour Wheel Eyre Peninsula Seafood Flavour Wheel
The Eyre Peninsula seafood industry, in conjunction with the University of Queensland, commenced the Eyre The Eyre Peninsula seafood industry, in conjunction with the University of Queensland, commenced the Eyre Peninsula Seafood Flavour Wheel project in August 2011 with over $100,000 of funding being secured by Peninsula Seafood Flavour Wheel project in August 2011 with over $100,000 of funding being secured by Fisheries, Research Development Corporation (FRDC) and the University of Queensland. The Seafood Flavour Fisheries, Research Development Corporation (FRDC) and the University of Queensland. The Seafood Flavour Wheel features 12 Eyre Peninsula seafood species and will define and describe the tastes and develop a Wheel features 12 Eyre Peninsula seafood species and will define and describe the tastes and develop a flavour and sensory language for consumers in the form of a world-first seafood flavour wheel. flavour and sensory language for consumers in the form of a world-first seafood flavour wheel.
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Ultimately the Eyre Peninsula seafood industry, who have teamed up with a group of Brisbane based food Ultimately the Eyre Peninsula seafood industry, who have teamed up with a group of Brisbane based food scientists, will pinpoint and describe what makes the region‟s premium seafood taste so unique in an scientists, will pinpoint and describe what makes the region‟s premium seafood taste so unique in an attempt to educate consumers and chefs. The flavour descriptors will be incorporated into tasting notes for attempt to educate consumers and chefs. The flavour descriptors will be incorporated into tasting notes for menus across the globe. It is expected the research will raise the profile of the seafood from Eyre Peninsula menus across the globe. It is expected the research will raise the profile of the seafood from Eyre Peninsula and be used to differentiate local product from that of other seafood regions. The Seafood Flavour Wheel will and be used to differentiate local product from that of other seafood regions. The Seafood Flavour Wheel will be completed by April 2013. be completed by April 2013.
Opinion Leaders Program Opinion Leaders Program
The Eyre Peninsula food industry hosts a range of high profile media representatives and domestic and The Eyre Peninsula food industry hosts a range of high profile media representatives and domestic and international buyers through the year. The opinion leader program firstly responds to individual requests to international buyers through the year. The opinion leader program firstly responds to individual requests to showcase Eyre Peninsula‟s food industry through print, radio and television media to increase the brand showcase Eyre Peninsula‟s food industry through print, radio and television media to increase the brand message and secondly, potential buyers will be „filtered‟ to ensure local industry capitalise on new market message and secondly, potential buyers will be „filtered‟ to ensure local industry capitalise on new market opportunities. opportunities.
The Eyre Peninsula food industry hosted: The Eyre Peninsula food industry hosted:
Adelaide Magazine - Food Editor Simon Wilkinson featured award winners Pristine Oysters and Kinkawooka Adelaide Magazine - Food Editor Simon Wilkinson featured award winners Pristine Oysters and Kinkawooka Mussels in a 5 page feature of the November 2011 issue. With a readership of 419,000 (324,000 metro and Mussels in a 5 page feature of the November 2011 issue. With a readership of 419,000 (324,000 metro and 95,000 regional), the magazine is distributed monthly in „The Advertiser‟ and is also available online. 95,000 regional), the magazine is distributed monthly in „The Advertiser‟ and is also available online.
Spirit Magazine – Qantaslink‟s Editor Paul Manias featured an eight page spread featuring Pristine Oysters, Spirit Magazine – Qantaslink‟s Editor Paul Manias featured an eight page spread featuring Pristine Oysters, Kinkawooka Mussels and Lincoln Estate Wines for the summer edition (December 11 – February 12). The Kinkawooka Mussels and Lincoln Estate Wines for the summer edition (December 11 – February 12). The readership is 1 million quarterly and it is distributed via flights into 40 regional ports around Australia. It is readership is 1 million quarterly and it is distributed via flights into 40 regional ports around Australia. It is also available online for 12 months following the printed version. also available online for 12 months following the printed version.
Spencer Gulf and West Coast Prawn Fisherman’s Assoc Marine Stewardship Certification – 24 hour Spencer Gulf and West Coast Prawn Fisherman’s Assoc Marine Stewardship Certification – 24 hour famil - Brand Eyre Peninsula hosted a group of 7 Sydney Journalists who were attending the Marine famil - Brand Eyre Peninsula hosted a group of 7 Sydney Journalists who were attending the Marine Stewardship Council launch in Adelaide with financial support from the South Australian Tourism Stewardship Council launch in Adelaide with financial support from the South Australian Tourism Commission. The famil has generated positive national exposure for Eyre Peninsula‟s seafood and tourism Commission. The famil has generated positive national exposure for Eyre Peninsula‟s seafood and tourism industries. industries.
Martin Palmer (Seafood Wholesaler) - RDAWEP hosted Martin Palmer (Founder and Director of Martin's Martin Palmer (Seafood Wholesaler) - RDAWEP hosted Martin Palmer (Founder and Director of Martin's Seafood), meeting with 8 Eyre Peninsula businesses to discuss product, sales opportunities and future Seafood), meeting with 8 Eyre Peninsula businesses to discuss product, sales opportunities and future seafood trends in the Australian market. seafood trends in the Australian market.
Sydney Fish Market - Graham Turk (Managing Director) and Gus Dannoun (Supply Manager) visited Port Sydney Fish Market - Graham Turk (Managing Director) and Gus Dannoun (Supply Manager) visited Port Lincoln to establish and reinforce relationships within the seafood industry. Topics including logistics, quality Lincoln to establish and reinforce relationships within the seafood industry. Topics including logistics, quality control and feedback from retailers on the Eyre Peninsula Seafood User guide were discussed. control and feedback from retailers on the Eyre Peninsula Seafood User guide were discussed.
Sumptuous Magazine - February/March 2012 edition of Sumptuous captured a 12 page Eyre Peninsula Sumptuous Magazine - February/March 2012 edition of Sumptuous captured a 12 page Eyre Peninsula feature. Showcasing both food and tourism there is also an article written by Hilton Adelaide Executive Chef feature. Showcasing both food and tourism there is also an article written by Hilton Adelaide Executive Chef Dennis Leslie about the October Seafood Mission. Dennis Leslie about the October Seafood Mission.
MINING SERVICES INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT MINING SERVICES INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
There are very large economic development opportunities approaching for the economy of Whyalla and the There are very large economic development opportunities approaching for the economy of Whyalla and the Eyre Peninsula Region. These are being driven by investment in a wide range of projects including mining, Eyre Peninsula Region. These are being driven by investment in a wide range of projects including mining, engineering, resource processing and renewable energy. Current and future projects in the region involve engineering, resource processing and renewable energy. Current and future projects in the region involve potential investments in excess of $10 billion. potential investments in excess of $10 billion.
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These investments are expected to create at least 4,000 direct full time construction jobs and will require a These investments are expected to create at least 4,000 direct full time construction jobs and will require a permanent operational workforce of more than 1,000. In addition, for every person working directly on these permanent operational workforce of more than 1,000. In addition, for every person working directly on these projects another 3-5 jobs are created indirectly to provide services they require. This will drive growth in projects another 3-5 jobs are created indirectly to provide services they require. This will drive growth in other industries including retail, hospitality, building trades and other services for the foreseeable future. other industries including retail, hospitality, building trades and other services for the foreseeable future.
The region must continue to diversify its industry base. For many years the region‟s economy has relied on a The region must continue to diversify its industry base. For many years the region‟s economy has relied on a limited number of industries often subject to large global market price fluctuations, with local business limited number of industries often subject to large global market price fluctuations, with local business competitiveness diminished by a high Australian dollar. Attraction of new industries and new investment into competitiveness diminished by a high Australian dollar. Attraction of new industries and new investment into the region will be essential to maintain growth and reduce the impact of boom and bust cycles. the region will be essential to maintain growth and reduce the impact of boom and bust cycles.
In particular Whyalla‟s close proximity to some of the world‟s best renewable energy resources, combined In particular Whyalla‟s close proximity to some of the world‟s best renewable energy resources, combined with the substantial existing engineering, fabrication, manufacturing and skills development capabilities with the substantial existing engineering, fabrication, manufacturing and skills development capabilities indicate the city is ideally positioned as a site for manufacture and service of large scale renewable energy indicate the city is ideally positioned as a site for manufacture and service of large scale renewable energy electricity generation equipment. Whyalla‟s central location means that it could effectively service the electricity generation equipment. Whyalla‟s central location means that it could effectively service the southern half of the continent for the growing renewable energy industry. southern half of the continent for the growing renewable energy industry.
Building industry capability will be essential to sustain industry and local business growth. There are Building industry capability will be essential to sustain industry and local business growth. There are significant and immediate opportunities for local businesses to expand their operations into mining and significant and immediate opportunities for local businesses to expand their operations into mining and resource processing projects. Recent supplier forums by Ironclad, OZ Minerals and BHP Billiton demonstrate resource processing projects. Recent supplier forums by Ironclad, OZ Minerals and BHP Billiton demonstrate substantial opportunities for businesses in the region to work on their projects and/or to supply materials substantial opportunities for businesses in the region to work on their projects and/or to supply materials and services. These companies and many of their primary supplier/contractors are also committed to and services. These companies and many of their primary supplier/contractors are also committed to engaging local businesses where they can. Their projects are long term and will potentially provide ongoing engaging local businesses where they can. Their projects are long term and will potentially provide ongoing business opportunities for many years into the future. If regional businesses are to access these projects and business opportunities for many years into the future. If regional businesses are to access these projects and service new and very large customers, it will be essential for them to be well prepared with robust safety, service new and very large customers, it will be essential for them to be well prepared with robust safety, quality, training, tendering and quoting systems in place. It is also important for companies to be able to quality, training, tendering and quoting systems in place. It is also important for companies to be able to describe the products/services, capabilities and experience they can bring to a project. describe the products/services, capabilities and experience they can bring to a project.
Improvement of community amenity is critical to attracting and retaining the highly skilled workforces Improvement of community amenity is critical to attracting and retaining the highly skilled workforces required by industry. This means that strategic investments must be made into developing and refurbishing required by industry. This means that strategic investments must be made into developing and refurbishing community infrastructure (facilities used by the community such as community centres, theatres, sporting community infrastructure (facilities used by the community such as community centres, theatres, sporting precincts, interpretive centres, marinas, cycle tracks and walking trails). It also means that areas need to be precincts, interpretive centres, marinas, cycle tracks and walking trails). It also means that areas need to be set aside for community recreation and industrial developments in the region must be environmentally set aside for community recreation and industrial developments in the region must be environmentally sustainable. sustainable.
Similarly, new and ongoing investment is required to ensure that industrial infrastructure (such as gas Similarly, new and ongoing investment is required to ensure that industrial infrastructure (such as gas supply, airports, roads, electricity and telecommunications), critical to the operation of existing businesses supply, airports, roads, electricity and telecommunications), critical to the operation of existing businesses and for attracting new industry to the region, is developed concurrently with growing demand so that and for attracting new industry to the region, is developed concurrently with growing demand so that industry growth is not constrained. industry growth is not constrained.
INNOVATION INNOVATION
Innovation is the key to the future success of many of the region‟s business enterprises. The Board‟s Innovation is the key to the future success of many of the region‟s business enterprises. The Board‟s business advisory and food industry development officers are integral in supporting and promoting business advisory and food industry development officers are integral in supporting and promoting programs that builds on the region‟s key advantages and to facilitate bringing new products into the market. programs that builds on the region‟s key advantages and to facilitate bringing new products into the market.
Staff work with the AusIndustry Regional Manager in providing referrals and assistance with the Staff work with the AusIndustry Regional Manager in providing referrals and assistance with the Commercialisation Australia program, Enterprise Connect and the Research and Development Tax Commercialisation Australia program, Enterprise Connect and the Research and Development Tax Concession program. Concession program.
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POPULATION POPULATION
In 2011 the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region had a population of 56,396 (or 3.53% of the South Australian In 2011 the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region had a population of 56,396 (or 3.53% of the South Australian population). The majority of people 64.1% (36,174 people) live in Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Whyalla is the population). The majority of people 64.1% (36,174 people) live in Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Whyalla is the largest town in the region and the second largest regional town in South Australia with a population of largest town in the region and the second largest regional town in South Australia with a population of 22,088. Port Lincoln is the second largest town in the region with a population of 14,086. 22,088. Port Lincoln is the second largest town in the region with a population of 14,086.
Since the 2001 Census, the regional population has increased marginally at 4.51%, with the exception of the Since the 2001 Census, the regional population has increased marginally at 4.51%, with the exception of the District Councils of Elliston, Wudinna and Kimba where the populations have declined by -15.2%, -13.72% and District Councils of Elliston, Wudinna and Kimba where the populations have declined by -15.2%, -13.72% and - 8.54% respectively. The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula experienced the largest growth over the - 8.54% respectively. The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula experienced the largest growth over the period at 17.21%. Growth was also experienced in the costal Councils of Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Port period at 17.21%. Growth was also experienced in the costal Councils of Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Port Lincoln (See Table: Population Change, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Region (ABS Census Data 2001, Lincoln (See Table: Population Change, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Region (ABS Census Data 2001, 2006 and 2011). 2006 and 2011).
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA 2001 2006 2011 Overall % LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA 2001 2006 2011 Overall % Change Change
Whyalla 21,552 21,416 22,088 2.43 Whyalla 21,552 21,416 22,088 2.43 Port Lincoln 13,199 13,603 14,086 6.3 Port Lincoln 13,199 13,603 14,086 6.3 Ceduna 3,683 3,572 3,480 -5.83 Ceduna 3,683 3,572 3,480 -5.83 Cleve 1,832 1,896 1,733 -5.71 Cleve 1,832 1,896 1,733 -5.71 Elliston 1,205 1,132 1,046 -15.2 Elliston 1,205 1,132 1,046 -15.2 Franklin Harbour (DC Franklin Harbor 2001) 1,267 1,277 1,273 0.48 Franklin Harbour (DC Franklin Harbor 2001) 1,267 1,277 1,273 0.48 Kimba 1,181 1,116 1,088 -8.54 Kimba 1,181 1,116 1,088 -8.54 Lower Eyre Peninsula 4,070 4,402 4,916 17.21 Lower Eyre Peninsula 4,070 4,402 4,916 17.21 Streaky Bay 1,986 2,024 2,102 5.52 Streaky Bay 1,986 2,024 2,102 5.52 Tumby Bay 2,453 2,541 2,586 5.15 Tumby Bay 2,453 2,541 2,586 5.15 Wudinna (DC Le Hunte 2001 and 2006) 1,425 1,314 1,253 -13.72 Wudinna (DC Le Hunte 2001 and 2006) 1,425 1,314 1,253 -13.72 Unincorporated Areas* - - 745 Unincorporated Areas* - - 745
TOTAL 53,853 54,293 56,396 4.51 TOTAL 53,853 54,293 56,396 4.51
Table: Population Change, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Region (ABS Census Data 2001, 2006 and 2011). Table: Population Change, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Region (ABS Census Data 2001, 2006 and 2011). * From Statistical Local Areas: Unincorporated Lincoln, Unincorporated West Coast and Unincorporated Whyalla. * From Statistical Local Areas: Unincorporated Lincoln, Unincorporated West Coast and Unincorporated Whyalla.
The population changes could be caused by several factors. The desire for a sea change lifestyle is a The population changes could be caused by several factors. The desire for a sea change lifestyle is a recognised growth factor. Streaky Bay and Tumby Bay are very desirable coastal towns with new housing recognised growth factor. Streaky Bay and Tumby Bay are very desirable coastal towns with new housing developments catering for a growing number of retirees from the agricultural sector. The District Council of developments catering for a growing number of retirees from the agricultural sector. The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula includes the very popular seaside centre of Coffin Bay which has a strong tourism focus Lower Eyre Peninsula includes the very popular seaside centre of Coffin Bay which has a strong tourism focus and a growing permanent population. and a growing permanent population.
The Council also owns and operates the Port Lincoln Airport, which is the busiest regional airport in South The Council also owns and operates the Port Lincoln Airport, which is the busiest regional airport in South Australia. The Lower Eyre Peninsula Council almost fully surrounds the City of Port Lincoln so its residents Australia. The Lower Eyre Peninsula Council almost fully surrounds the City of Port Lincoln so its residents have the quality of life advantage of country living with close proximity to city services and a major airport. have the quality of life advantage of country living with close proximity to city services and a major airport.
On the other hand, Kimba and Wudinna are the only District Councils in the region that do not have coastal On the other hand, Kimba and Wudinna are the only District Councils in the region that do not have coastal frontage, and both Councils believe that the lack of direct access to the ocean significantly impacts their frontage, and both Councils believe that the lack of direct access to the ocean significantly impacts their growth and tourism potential. The lack of employment opportunities and loss of employment through the growth and tourism potential. The lack of employment opportunities and loss of employment through the rationalisation of farming properties are factors contributing to the population decline in Elliston. rationalisation of farming properties are factors contributing to the population decline in Elliston.
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Aboriginal Population Aboriginal Population
In 2011 the region had an Aboriginal population of 3,225 people (5.7% of the regional population). The In 2011 the region had an Aboriginal population of 3,225 people (5.7% of the regional population). The Aboriginal populations are concentrated in Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Ceduna. Ceduna has the largest Aboriginal populations are concentrated in Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Ceduna. Ceduna has the largest proportion of Aboriginal people comprising 24.9% of the Council population, and includes the Koonibba proportion of Aboriginal people comprising 24.9% of the Council population, and includes the Koonibba Aboriginal community. Aboriginal community.
The Unincorporated West Coast Statistical Local Area includes Yalata Aboriginal community and the The Unincorporated West Coast Statistical Local Area includes Yalata Aboriginal community and the Maralinga Tjarutja Local Government Area includes the Oak Valley community. Maralinga Tjarutja Local Government Area includes the Oak Valley community.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA 2001 2006 2011 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA 2001 2006 2011
% of % of % of % of % of % of No Population No Population No Population No Population No Population No Population Whyalla 630 2.9 767 3.6 921 4.2 Whyalla 630 2.9 767 3.6 921 4.2 Port Lincoln 621 4.7 700 5.1 785 5.6 Port Lincoln 621 4.7 700 5.1 785 5.6 Ceduna 824 22.4 859 24.0 866 24.9 Ceduna 824 22.4 859 24.0 866 24.9 Cleve 7 0.4 11 0.6 10 0.6 Cleve 7 0.4 11 0.6 10 0.6 Elliston 12 1.0 19 1.7 18 1.7 Elliston 12 1.0 19 1.7 18 1.7 Franklin Harbour 4 0.3 12 0.9 12 0.9 Franklin Harbour 4 0.3 12 0.9 12 0.9 Kimba 0 0.0 6 0.5 11 1.0 Kimba 0 0.0 6 0.5 11 1.0 Lower Eyre Peninsula 65 1.6 101 2.3 143 2.9 Lower Eyre Peninsula 65 1.6 101 2.3 143 2.9 Streaky Bay 17 0.9 31 1.5 33 1.6 Streaky Bay 17 0.9 31 1.5 33 1.6 Tumby Bay 26 1.1 12 0.5 20 0.8 Tumby Bay 26 1.1 12 0.5 20 0.8 Wudinna 11 0.8 13 1.0 19 1.5 Wudinna 11 0.8 13 1.0 19 1.5 Unincorporated West Coast 253 33.4 162 35.6 319 50.2 Unincorporated West Coast 253 33.4 162 35.6 319 50.2 Maralinga Tjarutja 124 75.2 89 78.0 61 83.6 Maralinga Tjarutja 124 75.2 89 78.0 61 83.6
REGION 2,594 - 2,782 4.8 3,225 5.7 REGION 2,594 - 2,782 4.8 3,225 5.7 Table: Aboriginal Population, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Region (ABS Census Data 2001, 2006 and 2011). Table: Aboriginal Population, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Region (ABS Census Data 2001, 2006 and 2011).
Population Characteristics Population Characteristics
Cultural Diversity Cultural Diversity
Australian born people comprise 82.9% of the regional population – a slight decline from 95.3% in 2006. The Australian born people comprise 82.9% of the regional population – a slight decline from 95.3% in 2006. The cultural diversity of the region is predominantly European with the largest groups being people born in cultural diversity of the region is predominantly European with the largest groups being people born in England, Scotland, New Zealand, Philippines and Germany. The most common ancestries are Australian England, Scotland, New Zealand, Philippines and Germany. The most common ancestries are Australian (33.3%), English (30.5%), Scottish (7.2%), German (6.6%) and Irish (5.9%). (33.3%), English (30.5%), Scottish (7.2%), German (6.6%) and Irish (5.9%).
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English is by far the dominant language and is the only language spoken at home in 91% of households. Two English is by far the dominant language and is the only language spoken at home in 91% of households. Two or more languages are spoken in only 6% of households, and the other main languages spoken in the region or more languages are spoken in only 6% of households, and the other main languages spoken in the region are Greek (0.4%), Italian (0.3%), Afrikaans (0.3%), Pitjantjatjara (0.3%) and Croatian (0.3%). are Greek (0.4%), Italian (0.3%), Afrikaans (0.3%), Pitjantjatjara (0.3%) and Croatian (0.3%).
The most common responses for religion in the region were: no religion (29.7%), Catholic (17.6%), Uniting The most common responses for religion in the region were: no religion (29.7%), Catholic (17.6%), Uniting Church (12.1%), Anglican (12.1%) and Lutheran (7.5%). (ABS Census 2011). Church (12.1%), Anglican (12.1%) and Lutheran (7.5%). (ABS Census 2011).
Age Distribution Age Distribution
In 2011, the median age of people in the region was 39, with children 0-14 comprising 20.4% of the In 2011, the median age of people in the region was 39, with children 0-14 comprising 20.4% of the population. The proportional distribution for children is relatively consistent across all Council areas where population. The proportional distribution for children is relatively consistent across all Council areas where the variation ranged between 17.79% and 22.43% of Council populations. the variation ranged between 17.79% and 22.43% of Council populations.
LOCAL 0 TO 14 YEARS 15 TO 24 25 TO 39 40 TO 59 60 YEARS AND LOCAL 0 TO 14 YEARS 15 TO 24 25 TO 39 40 TO 59 60 YEARS AND GOVERNMENT YEARS YEARS YEARS OVER GOVERNMENT YEARS YEARS YEARS OVER AREA AREA No % No % No % No % No % No % No % No % No % No %
Whyalla 4,434 20.07 2,963 13.41 4,130 18.69 6,063 27.45 4,498 20.36 Whyalla 4,434 20.07 2,963 13.41 4,130 18.69 6,063 27.45 4,498 20.36 Port Lincoln 2,869 20.36 1,854 13.16 2,606 18.50 3,743 26.57 3,014 21.39 Port Lincoln 2,869 20.36 1,854 13.16 2,606 18.50 3,743 26.57 3,014 21.39 Ceduna 761 21.86 433 12.44 654 18.79 972 27.93 660 18.96 Ceduna 761 21.86 433 12.44 654 18.79 972 27.93 660 18.96 Cleve 359 20.71 157 9.06 259 14.95 502 28.97 456 26.31 Cleve 359 20.71 157 9.06 259 14.95 502 28.97 456 26.31 Elliston 204 19.50 106 10.13 167 15.96 355 33.94 216 20.65 Elliston 204 19.50 106 10.13 167 15.96 355 33.94 216 20.65 Franklin Harbour 244 19.17 136 10.68 184 14.45 374 29.38 335 26.31 Franklin Harbour 244 19.17 136 10.68 184 14.45 374 29.38 335 26.31 Kimba 209 19.21 93 8.55 180 16.54 308 28.31 300 27.57 Kimba 209 19.21 93 8.55 180 16.54 308 28.31 300 27.57 Lower Eyre Peninsula 1,087 22.11 496 10.09 799 16.25 1549 31.51 985 20.04 Lower Eyre Peninsula 1,087 22.11 496 10.09 799 16.25 1549 31.51 985 20.04 Streaky Bay 436 20.74 208 9.89 328 15.60 655 31.16 476 22.65 Streaky Bay 436 20.74 208 9.89 328 15.60 655 31.16 476 22.65 Tumby Bay 460 17.79 207 8.00 344 13.30 747 28.88 829 32.06 Tumby Bay 460 17.79 207 8.00 344 13.30 747 28.88 829 32.06 Wudinna 281 22.43 116 9.26 244 19.47 330 26.34 281 22.43 Wudinna 281 22.43 116 9.26 244 19.47 330 26.34 281 22.43
REGION 11,509 20.40 ,842 12.13 10,069 17.85 15,866 28.13 12,109 21.47 REGION 11,509 20.40 ,842 12.13 10,069 17.85 15,866 28.13 12,109 21.47 Table: Age Distribution of the Regional Population, ABS Census 2011. Table: Age Distribution of the Regional Population, ABS Census 2011.
However the regional population is ageing. Almost half of the population (49.6%) was 40 years of age and However the regional population is ageing. Almost half of the population (49.6%) was 40 years of age and over with 21.47% of the population over the age of 60. over with 21.47% of the population over the age of 60.
Tumby Bay has the oldest population with 60.94% over the age of 40. Similar results for this age bracket Tumby Bay has the oldest population with 60.94% over the age of 40. Similar results for this age bracket were recorded for Kimba (55.88%), Franklin Harbour (55.69%), Cleve (55.28%) and Elliston (54.59%). The were recorded for Kimba (55.88%), Franklin Harbour (55.69%), Cleve (55.28%) and Elliston (54.59%). The results for the other Council areas were: Whyalla (47.81%), Port Lincoln (47.96%), Ceduna (46.89%), Lower results for the other Council areas were: Whyalla (47.81%), Port Lincoln (47.96%), Ceduna (46.89%), Lower Eyre Peninsula (51.55%), Streaky Bay (53.81%) and Wudinna (48.77%). Eyre Peninsula (51.55%), Streaky Bay (53.81%) and Wudinna (48.77%).
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Family Composition Family Composition
The regional proportion of family couples without children (42.8%) is above the average for South Australia The regional proportion of family couples without children (42.8%) is above the average for South Australia (40.6%) and Australia (37.8%). Conversely, the regional proportion of family couples with children (39.5%) is (40.6%) and Australia (37.8%). Conversely, the regional proportion of family couples with children (39.5%) is below the averages for South Australian (41.5%) and Australia (44.6%). The proportion of family couples with below the averages for South Australian (41.5%) and Australia (44.6%). The proportion of family couples with children was identical in the larger areas of Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Ceduna at 38.4% but below the regional children was identical in the larger areas of Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Ceduna at 38.4% but below the regional average of 39.5%. average of 39.5%.
The female proportion of single parents in the region (79.5%) is below the State and Australian averages of The female proportion of single parents in the region (79.5%) is below the State and Australian averages of 81.1% and 82.4% respectively. The highest proportion of female single parents in the region was recorded in 81.1% and 82.4% respectively. The highest proportion of female single parents in the region was recorded in Port Lincoln and Elliston – both at 83.3% and above the State and Australian averages. Port Lincoln and Elliston – both at 83.3% and above the State and Australian averages.
COUPLE COUPLE ONE PARENT OTHER PROPORTION COUPLE COUPLE ONE PARENT OTHER PROPORTION LOCAL GOVERNMENT FAMILY FAMILY WITH FAMILY FAMILY OF SINGLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FAMILY FAMILY WITH FAMILY FAMILY OF SINGLE AREA WITHOUT CHILDREN PARENT AREA WITHOUT CHILDREN PARENT CHILDREN POPULATION CHILDREN POPULATION No % No % No % No % Male Female No % No % No % No % Male Female
Whyalla 2,304 39.6 2,234 38.4 1,204 20.7 83 1.4 20.6 79.4 Whyalla 2,304 39.6 2,234 38.4 1,204 20.7 83 1.4 20.6 79.4 Port Lincoln 1,554 41.5 1,438 38.4 699 18.7 52 1.4 16.7 83.3 Port Lincoln 1,554 41.5 1,438 38.4 699 18.7 52 1.4 16.7 83.3 Ceduna 406 45.0 347 38.4 136 15.1 14 1.6 25.9 74.1 Ceduna 406 45.0 347 38.4 136 15.1 14 1.6 25.9 74.1 Cleve 225 49.3 188 41.2 39 8.6 4 0.9 28.2 71.8 Cleve 225 49.3 188 41.2 39 8.6 4 0.9 28.2 71.8 Elliston 133 47.3 123 43.8 25 8.9 0 0.0 16.7 83.3 Elliston 133 47.3 123 43.8 25 8.9 0 0.0 16.7 83.3 Franklin Harbour 181 53.1 128 37.5 29 8.5 3 0.9 23.1 76.9 Franklin Harbour 181 53.1 128 37.5 29 8.5 3 0.9 23.1 76.9 Kimba 144 50.3 127 44.4 15 5.2 0 0.0 18.8 81.2 Kimba 144 50.3 127 44.4 15 5.2 0 0.0 18.8 81.2 Lower Eyre Peninsula 594 44.9 595 45.0 125 9.5 8 0.6 28.2 71.8 Lower Eyre Peninsula 594 44.9 595 45.0 125 9.5 8 0.6 28.2 71.8 Streaky Bay 252 47.1 224 41.9 53 9.9 6 1.1 23.5 76.5 Streaky Bay 252 47.1 224 41.9 53 9.9 6 1.1 23.5 76.5 Tumby Bay 383 53.8 256 36.0 65 9.1 8 1.1 27.7 72.3 Tumby Bay 383 53.8 256 36.0 65 9.1 8 1.1 27.7 72.3 Wudinna 143 43.3 160 48.5 19 5.8 8 2.4 45.0 55.0 Wudinna 143 43.3 160 48.5 19 5.8 8 2.4 45.0 55.0 South Australia - 40.6 - 41.5 - 16.3 - 1.6 18.9 81.1 South Australia - 40.6 - 41.5 - 16.3 - 1.6 18.9 81.1 Australia - 37.8 - 44.6 - 15.9 - 1.7 17.6 82.4 Australia - 37.8 - 44.6 - 15.9 - 1.7 17.6 82.4
REGION 6,368 42.8 5,878 39.5 2,437 16.4 188 1.3 20.5 79.5 REGION 6,368 42.8 5,878 39.5 2,437 16.4 188 1.3 20.5 79.5 Table: Family Composition and Single Parents, ABS Census 2011. Table: Family Composition and Single Parents, ABS Census 2011.
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Median Weekly Incomes Median Weekly Incomes
Regional median weekly incomes for persons ($503), families ($1,224) and households ($933) are below the Regional median weekly incomes for persons ($503), families ($1,224) and households ($933) are below the South Australian averages of $534, $1,330 and $1,044. However the median incomes for all three categories South Australian averages of $534, $1,330 and $1,044. However the median incomes for all three categories in Ceduna ($585, $1,327 and $1,048) are above both the regional and South Australian averages. The lowest in Ceduna ($585, $1,327 and $1,048) are above both the regional and South Australian averages. The lowest levels of median personal income were recorded in Tumby Bay ($457), Franklin Harbour ($458), Streaky bay levels of median personal income were recorded in Tumby Bay ($457), Franklin Harbour ($458), Streaky bay ($463) and Whyalla ($472). ($463) and Whyalla ($472).
LGA PERSONAL FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LGA PERSONAL FAMILY HOUSEHOLD
Whyalla 472 1,276 934 Whyalla 472 1,276 934 Port Lincoln 523 1,203 924 Port Lincoln 523 1,203 924 Ceduna 585 1,327 1,048 Ceduna 585 1,327 1,048 Cleve 536 1,136 938 Cleve 536 1,136 938 Elliston 497 988 804 Elliston 497 988 804 Franklin Harbour 458 992 845 Franklin Harbour 458 992 845 Kimba 577 1,365 1,017 Kimba 577 1,365 1,017 Lower Eyre Peninsula 526 1,238 1,039 Lower Eyre Peninsula 526 1,238 1,039 Streaky Bay 463 1,044 812 Streaky Bay 463 1,044 812 Tumby Bay 457 1,012 787 Tumby Bay 457 1,012 787 Wudinna 544 1,262 973 Wudinna 544 1,262 973 South Australia 534 1,330 1,044 South Australia 534 1,330 1,044
REGION 503 1,224 933 REGION 503 1,224 933
Table: Median Weekly Incomes (People Aged 15 Years and Over, ABS Census 2011. Table: Median Weekly Incomes (People Aged 15 Years and Over, ABS Census 2011.
Employment Characteristics Employment Characteristics
Labour force data from the 2011 Census will not be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics until Labour force data from the 2011 Census will not be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics until October 2012 and therefore could not be included in this overview. However data from the DEEWR Labour October 2012 and therefore could not be included in this overview. However data from the DEEWR Labour Market Research and Analysis Branch has been compiled over 10 years from the December Quarter of 2002 Market Research and Analysis Branch has been compiled over 10 years from the December Quarter of 2002 to the December Quarter of 2011. to the December Quarter of 2011.
The research indicates a decline in the regional unemployment rate from 6.4% in December 2002 to 4.5% in The research indicates a decline in the regional unemployment rate from 6.4% in December 2002 to 4.5% in December 2011. The most significant reduction in the unemployment rate occurred in Whyalla from 10.7% December 2011. The most significant reduction in the unemployment rate occurred in Whyalla from 10.7% in December 2002 to 6.6% in 2005, with a slight increase to 7.4% in 2008 and a decrease to 5.9% in in December 2002 to 6.6% in 2005, with a slight increase to 7.4% in 2008 and a decrease to 5.9% in December 2011. The unemployment rate declined in all Local Government Areas across the region with the December 2011. The unemployment rate declined in all Local Government Areas across the region with the exception of: exception of:
Ceduna - where the unemployment rate increased from 8.4% in 2002 to 8.6% in 2011 after reaching of Ceduna - where the unemployment rate increased from 8.4% in 2002 to 8.6% in 2011 after reaching of low of 4.7% in December 2005, and low of 4.7% in December 2005, and
Unincorporated Whyalla - where the unemployment rate increased from 12.4% in 2002 to 13.1% in 2011 Unincorporated Whyalla - where the unemployment rate increased from 12.4% in 2002 to 13.1% in 2011 after reaching a low of 9.3% in December 2005. after reaching a low of 9.3% in December 2005.
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All areas in the region experienced a significant decline in unemployment between December 2002 and All areas in the region experienced a significant decline in unemployment between December 2002 and December 2005, with the exception of Kimba where the number of unemployed people remained the same December 2005, with the exception of Kimba where the number of unemployed people remained the same (ie at 6) and the unemployment rate declined by 0.1% due to an increase in the labour force during this (ie at 6) and the unemployment rate declined by 0.1% due to an increase in the labour force during this period (from 673 to 712). (DEEWR, Small Area Labour Markets, December Quarter 2002 to December period (from 673 to 712). (DEEWR, Small Area Labour Markets, December Quarter 2002 to December Quarter 2011, Commonwealth of Australia.) Quarter 2011, Commonwealth of Australia.)
STATISTICAL NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED, UNEMPLOYMENT RATES AND LABOUR FORCE STATISTICAL NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED, UNEMPLOYMENT RATES AND LABOUR FORCE LOCAL AREA DEC QUARTER 2002 to 2011 LOCAL AREA DEC QUARTER 2002 to 2011 Dec 2002 Dec 2005 Dec 2008 Dec 2011 Dec 2002 Dec 2005 Dec 2008 Dec 2011
No % Labour No % Labour No % Labour No % Labour No % Labour No % Labour No % Labour No % Labour Force Force Force Force Force Force Force Force Whyalla 1,168 10.7 10,953 687 6.6 10,454 821 7.4 11,090 644 5.9 10,876 Whyalla 1,168 10.7 10,953 687 6.6 10,454 821 7.4 11,090 644 5.9 10,876 Port Lincoln 489 8.2 5,977 346 5.0 6,907 436 6.0 7,327 369 4.9 7,493 Port Lincoln 489 8.2 5,977 346 5.0 6,907 436 6.0 7,327 369 4.9 7,493 Ceduna 153 8.4 1,825 93 4.7 1,976 168 8.0 2,096 169 8.6 1,969 Ceduna 153 8.4 1,825 93 4.7 1,976 168 8.0 2,096 169 8.6 1,969 Cleve 26 2.6 1,005 10 0.9 1,106 17 1.4 1,173 11 1.0 1,133 Cleve 26 2.6 1,005 10 0.9 1,106 17 1.4 1,173 11 1.0 1,133 Elliston 28 4.4 637 15 2.3 645 20 2.9 684 18 2.7 676 Elliston 28 4.4 637 15 2.3 645 20 2.9 684 18 2.7 676 Franklin Harbour 22 3.6 603 11 1.7 656 19 2.7 696 16 2.2 722 Franklin Harbour 22 3.6 603 11 1.7 656 19 2.7 696 16 2.2 722 Kimba 6 0.9 673 6 0.8 712 6 0.8 755 4 0.6 722 Kimba 6 0.9 673 6 0.8 712 6 0.8 755 4 0.6 722 Lower EP 124 6.5 1,910 85 4.0 2,142 101 4.4 2,272 71 2.9 2,421 Lower EP 124 6.5 1,910 85 4.0 2,142 101 4.4 2,272 71 2.9 2,421 Streaky Bay 61 6.1 992 32 2.9 1,086 47 4.1 1,153 28 2.4 1,190 Streaky Bay 61 6.1 992 32 2.9 1,086 47 4.1 1,153 28 2.4 1,190 Tumby Bay 69 5.7 1,201 38 2.9 1,295 43 3.1 1,374 31 2.3 1,349 Tumby Bay 69 5.7 1,201 38 2.9 1,295 43 3.1 1,374 31 2.3 1,349 Wudinna 17 2.1 826 8 0.9 862 13 1.4 915 8 1.0 838 Wudinna 17 2.1 826 8 0.9 862 13 1.4 915 8 1.0 838 Unincorporated 16 12.4 129 9 9.3 97 13 12.6 103 8 13.1 61 Unincorporated 16 12.4 129 9 9.3 97 13 12.6 103 8 13.1 61 Whyalla Whyalla Unincorporated 32 11.7 297 19 5.4 355 36 9.5 377 28 10.4 268 Unincorporated 32 11.7 297 19 5.4 355 36 9.5 377 28 10.4 268 West Coast West Coast 2,211 6.4 27,028 1,359 3.6 28,293 1,740 4.9 30,015 1,405 4.5 29,718 2,211 6.4 27,028 1,359 3.6 28,293 1,740 4.9 30,015 1,405 4.5 29,718 REGION REGION
Table: Unemployment Numbers, Unemployment Rate and Labour Force Dec 2002-Dec 2011. Table: Unemployment Numbers, Unemployment Rate and Labour Force Dec 2002-Dec 2011.
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
The Board has contributed to some key initiatives that will assist the region in driving and developing a The Board has contributed to some key initiatives that will assist the region in driving and developing a sustainable future. sustainable future.
The strengthening and formation of various industry target teams is a prime example of regional leadership. The strengthening and formation of various industry target teams is a prime example of regional leadership. The Board has formed these valuable industry reference groups, which are comprised of volunteers around The Board has formed these valuable industry reference groups, which are comprised of volunteers around the region who work in the industry of focus – tourism, fishing and aquaculture, agriculture, small business the region who work in the industry of focus – tourism, fishing and aquaculture, agriculture, small business and Whyalla businesses. These target teams provide the Board with strategic insight into the needs of the and Whyalla businesses. These target teams provide the Board with strategic insight into the needs of the region‟s core industries to allow resources to be applied where the most benefit is to be achieved. region‟s core industries to allow resources to be applied where the most benefit is to be achieved.
Following the formal establishment of the EP Community Foundation the Board continues to provide support Following the formal establishment of the EP Community Foundation the Board continues to provide support to the localised community foundation. The EP Community Foundation has secured the support of donations to the localised community foundation. The EP Community Foundation has secured the support of donations of a parcel of land and building supplies to build a house which has recently been completed in Port Lincoln. of a parcel of land and building supplies to build a house which has recently been completed in Port Lincoln. The sale of this house will be the foundation‟s major fund raising activity. The support from businesses in The sale of this house will be the foundation‟s major fund raising activity. The support from businesses in the community will underpin the building of a core fund for the foundation. the community will underpin the building of a core fund for the foundation.
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The region continues to take the lead in addressing the issues and research on climate change and variability The region continues to take the lead in addressing the issues and research on climate change and variability with a focus on renewable energy, industry research adaptation and coastal planning. with a focus on renewable energy, industry research adaptation and coastal planning.
Together with Eyre Peninsula key regional agencies, the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association, Eyre Together with Eyre Peninsula key regional agencies, the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association, Eyre Peninsula Natural Resource Management Board, Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Peninsula Natural Resource Management Board, Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula continue to work within the Climate Change Sector Agreement with the State Government. continue to work within the Climate Change Sector Agreement with the State Government.
The Board and staff members actively provide regional intelligence and advice to Government, the Reserve The Board and staff members actively provide regional intelligence and advice to Government, the Reserve Bank, other financial institutions and industry groups in relation to the region‟s economy, issues and Bank, other financial institutions and industry groups in relation to the region‟s economy, issues and opportunities. This is achieved through the following activities: opportunities. This is achieved through the following activities:
Participation in the Regional Facilitation Group (RFG), comprising of senior members of all Regional Participation in the Regional Facilitation Group (RFG), comprising of senior members of all Regional Government Agencies. Government Agencies. Participation on Marine Parks Advisory Groups, providing advice on the regional economic impact and Participation on Marine Parks Advisory Groups, providing advice on the regional economic impact and boundary identification. Providing strategic advice and local intelligence to Ministers for Primary Industry boundary identification. Providing strategic advice and local intelligence to Ministers for Primary Industry and Resources and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. and Resources and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Contribution to Planning SA Eyre Peninsula Planning Review. Contribution to Planning SA Eyre Peninsula Planning Review. Participation on the EP Water Master Plan Advisory Group. Participation on the EP Water Master Plan Advisory Group. Input into the review of the SA Works Program. Input into the review of the SA Works Program. Providing industry facilitation on local native title issues and agreements. Providing industry facilitation on local native title issues and agreements. Participation and assistance to various Chamber of Commerce bodies. Participation and assistance to various Chamber of Commerce bodies. Coordination and judging of the Advantage SA Regional Awards. Coordination and judging of the Advantage SA Regional Awards. Participation as a member on the Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group. Participation as a member on the Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group. Port Bonython Advisory Group. Port Bonython Advisory Group. Employment and Skills Networks. Employment and Skills Networks. Member of Regional Development South Australia. Member of Regional Development South Australia. Coordination of Industry Target Teams. Coordination of Industry Target Teams.
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STATEMENT OF DECLARATION STATEMENT OF DECLARATION
The Board of the Regional Development Australia Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula Inc [RDA WEP] The Board of the Regional Development Australia Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula Inc [RDA WEP] declares the following in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 [Act]: declares the following in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 [Act]:
[1] The accounts present fairly the results of the operations of the RDA WEP for the 2011/12 [1] The accounts present fairly the results of the operations of the RDA WEP for the 2011/12 financial year and the state of affairs of the RDA WEP as at the end of the 2011/12 financial year and the state of affairs of the RDA WEP as at the end of the 2011/12 financial year. financial year.
[2] The Board has reasonable grounds to believe that the RDA WEP will be able to pay its [2] The Board has reasonable grounds to believe that the RDA WEP will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. debts as and when they fall due.
[3] That no Board Member of the RDA WEP or a firm of which any Board Member is a member [3] That no Board Member of the RDA WEP or a firm of which any Board Member is a member or a body corporate in which the Board Member has a substantial financial interest has or a body corporate in which the Board Member has a substantial financial interest has received or become entitled to receive a benefit as a result of a contract between the received or become entitled to receive a benefit as a result of a contract between the Board Member, firm or body corporate and the RDA WEP. Board Member, firm or body corporate and the RDA WEP.
[4] That during the 2011/12 financial year no Board Member of the RDA WEP has received [4] That during the 2011/12 financial year no Board Member of the RDA WEP has received directly or indirectly from the RDA WEP any payment or other benefit of a pecuniary value, directly or indirectly from the RDA WEP any payment or other benefit of a pecuniary value, aside from meeting and travel allowances and honorariums where appropriate, as set out aside from meeting and travel allowances and honorariums where appropriate, as set out below. below.
Name Meeting/Travel Honorarium Name Meeting/Travel Honorarium Allowance $ Allowance $ $ $ J. Pollock 750.00 5,000.00 J. Pollock 750.00 5,000.00 J. Pearson 500.40 900.00 J. Pearson 500.40 900.00 A. Faulkner 2,420.40 900.00 A. Faulkner 2,420.40 900.00 G. Karutz 705.00 900.00 G. Karutz 705.00 900.00 D. Turvey 1582.49 1,400.00 D. Turvey 1582.49 1,400.00 M. Catt 600.00 500.00 M. Catt 600.00 500.00 A. Suter 2,250.00 500.00 A. Suter 2,250.00 500.00 J. Velthuizen 2,223.75 1,000.00 J. Velthuizen 2,223.75 1,000.00 A. Kirby 909.00 A. Kirby 909.00 L. Marshall 300.00 L. Marshall 300.00 A. Edwards 255.00 A. Edwards 255.00 S. Wilson 520.00 S. Wilson 520.00 E. Donoso 1902.90 E. Donoso 1902.90 C. McLaughlin 300.00 C. McLaughlin 300.00 B. Trigg 795.00 B. Trigg 795.00 C. Carter 300.00 C. Carter 300.00 S. Adamson 354.24 S. Adamson 354.24
Signed: ______Signed: ______Chairperson Chief Executive Officer Chairperson Chief Executive Officer
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