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Annual Report 2017-2018 Contents Annual Report 2017-2018 Contents COUNCIL PROFILE 3 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE 6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN 2016-2020 7 OUR VISION & MISSION 8 Goal 1: 9 Physical Infrastructure is Improved & Developed Goal 2: 13 Economic Development Opportunities Pursued & Promoted Goal 3: 17 Improved Community Services Delivered That Support Community Expectations Goal 4: 22 Strong Leadership, Management & Delivery of Transparent Council Services Goal 5: 28 Sustainable Use, Accessibility & Planned Use of our Natural & Built Environment PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE 30 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 40 LIMESTONE COAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 50 Council Profile The District Council of Grant is the most Features such as the spectacular coastline and southern local government area in South the natural and built heritage, including Mount Australia. Schank State Heritage area, Canunda National Park, Lake Bonney; and exceptional cave diving Situated on the south east coast corner of the opportunities at locations such as Piccaninnie Limestone Coast, it is bounded to the south Ponds and Ewens Ponds, make the area a and southwest by the Southern Ocean, the popular and growing tourist destination and a Victorian Border to the east and the Wattle recreational playground for local, national and Range Council to the north and northwest. The international visitors. Council encircles the local government area of the City of Mount Gambier. The Council is The District Council of Grant is a diverse predominantly rural with a number of small collection of townships and communities and townships, serving an estimated population of we value the different approaches, opinions, 8,203 (as at 2016 census), and covers an area of and expectations from our communities. 1,898 square kilometres. The Council provides a range of support and The area contains some of the richest and development services as well as administrative most productive agricultural land in South and regulatory functions to improve the quality Australia. Dairying, beef and sheep production, of life for all people who live, work, do business, horticulture, wool, seed and grain production enjoy leisure and visit the community and its are the predominant agricultural activities. environs. The fishing industry, in particular the southern rock lobster industry, is a significant factor in the economy of the area with Port MacDonnell being acknowledged as the “Southern Rock Lobster Capital of Australia”. Forestry production and related secondary industries of logging and milling are Tarpeena major economic and employment generating activities. Mingbool The District Council of Mil-Lel Grant is home to the WATTLE RANGE COUNCIL Mount Gambier Wine Worrolong Region which is Australia’s Suttontown newest official wine Compton City of Glenburnie appellation, producing Mount Gambier quality cool climate wines and featuring multiple vineyards and cellar door Moorak Yahl outlets. Kongorong OB Flat Carpenter Pelican Point Rocks VICTORIA Mount Schank Blackfellows Caves Nene Valley Allendale East Donovans Eight Mile Creek Cape Douglas Port MacDonnell Racecourse Bay 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Council Profile COUNCIL DEMOGRAPHICS POPULATION AVERAGE PEOPLE PER HOUSEHOLD 2.6 8,203 MEDIAN AGE 43 7% BORN OVERSEAS 1.6% ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS MALE FEMALE 55% 45% 160 MEDIAN 4.4% POPULATION GROWTH MEDIAN MORTGAGE RENT POPULATION REPAYMENT ($/MONTH) BREAKDOWN BY AGE ($/WEEK) 1,300 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME ($/WEEK) 0-4 yrs, 5% 1,383 5-14 yrs, 14% NUMBER OF 15-24 yrs, 10% 20-24 yrs, 4% PRIVATE 35-44 yrs, 13% 26.5% 45-54 yrs, 17% DWELLINGS 55-64 yrs, 15% RESIDENTS 65-74 yrs, 11% VOLUNTEER 75 yrs +, 5% 2,715 Source: 2016 Census of Population and Housing, Australian Bureau of Statistics 4 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRANT Council Profile ECONOMIC PROFILE GROSS REGIONAL TOTAL OUTPUT PRODUCT 815 $953M REGISTERED $495M BUSINESSES TOP 3 INDUSTRIES BY OUTPUT VALUE ADDED BY INDUSTRY - TOP 3 AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & FISHING FISHING $559.4M (58.7%) $271M (64.5%) MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING $183.8M (19.3%) $54.9M (13.1%) CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION $64.6M (6.8%) $17.6M (4.2%) TOTAL VALUE ADDED ESTIMATED NUMBER ALL INDUSTRIES OF LOCAL JOBS $420.3M 2,685 48.7% EMPLOYED IN AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & FISHING (DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL) AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY $623.9M AND FISHING 72% TOTAL EXPORTS MANUFACTURING 22.4% Statistics for 2016-17. Source: National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NEIR) c2017. Compiled and presented in economy.id by.id the population experts. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Chief Executive Officer’s Message Economic development is a slow-moving discipline requiring patience and persistence. Among many activities, the Dairy Business Preview Project with Wattle Range Council; working with Limestone Coast Economic Development Group and contributing to the Limestone Coast Regional Growth Strategy were notable. The Waterfront Project at Port MacDonnell continues to progress with the construction of Stage 1 at the beginning of April. With an anticipated completion date at the end of 2018, residents will start to see more visible works towards the latter part of the project. Community Development remains an important role for the community and individuals with David Singe CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Council continuing to provide support through various funding programs, volunteer programs, It seems a little incongruous for a new Chief Youth on Wheels events, and advice and Executive Officer to present the report on the assistance where possible. previous year. With the assistance of a great group of managers I can provide a perspective. The Council has an excellent outdoor team and this year saw the continuing works programs Council finished 2017-2018 in a strong financial delivering good results. The road networks are position with an operating surplus of $732K well maintained and improvements continue as after capital amounts. Council has a low level they have for many years. Our road network is of outstanding loans and has continued to subject to complex mixed uses with significant focus on careful management of its $121m asset heavy vehicle use, private vehicles, caravans base, with $2.5m spent on upgrades and $2.4m and buses. Safety is always a serious objective. spent on new assets. This was predominately on the upgrade of roads and kerbs in our The Port MacDonnell Community Centre District and townships. We continued working is always well used and is the heart of the on making our long term Asset Management community. Plans and our long term Financial Plan as We have a great community in a very accurate as possible. attractive region. The Mayor, Councillors and For the Mount Gambier Airport it was a year of staff continue to demonstrate a high level of essential site works especially the expansion commitment to improving our Council and the of the rental car parking; and the continuing community. cleaning of the site to minimise bushfire risk. The Mount Gambier and District Saleyards sold David Singe over $100 million in stock value. The Saleyards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER staff were involved with initiatives including the replacement of rubber matting in 30 pens; adjustable ramp safety improvements; signage improvements and adopting the Saleyards Master Plan. 6 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRANT Strategic Management Plan 2016-2020 The Strategic Management Plan 2016-2020 • Effective and improved community guides Council’s direction and actions. development programs The Strategic Management Plan is available • A safe and vibrant community from Council’s website and offices. GOAL 4 GOAL 1 STRONG LEADERSHIP, PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY IS IMPROVED & DEVELOPED OF TRANSPARENT COUNCIL SERVICES Outcomes Outcomes • Improved roads & infrastructure, transport links, footpaths and walking/ • Effective communication and cycle trails consultation with the community and regional partners • Improved public spaces • Effective Council management and • Improved regional infrastructure business systems (including non-council infrastructure) • Effective regulatory services • Improved Mount Gambier Airport infrastructure and services • Effective support and services to Elected Members • Improved Mount Gambier and District Saleyards infrastructure and services • Effective partnerships with stakeholders • Improved marine infrastructure GOAL 5 SUSTAINABLE USE, GOAL 2 ACCESSIBILITY & PLANNED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT USE OF OUR NATURAL & BUILT OPPORTUNITIES PURSUED & ENVIRONMENT PROMOTED Outcomes Outcomes • Alternative energy solutions and • Growth of new and existing industries opportunities explored and businesses • Improved and continued public access • Increased tourism to our natural environs (parks, coast, • Existing events supported and new marine parks) events developed • Sustainable approach to coastal • Land developed to meet future needs protection strategies and demands • Sustainable Community Waste Management Systems implemented and GOAL 3 maintained COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Sustainable Waste Management Services & SUPPORT Outcomes • Improved and accountable partnerships and services provided by other stakeholders 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT 7 Our Vision & Mission A progressive and caring Council, providing OUR VISION responsible leadership, sustainable development and cost effective quality services. To provide a range of services which meet the OUR MISSION environmental, social and economic needs of our community. We have adopted three core values that will OUR VALUES underpin how we approach the delivery of outcomes
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