Town of Gawler ANNUAL REPORT
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TToowwnn ooff GGaawwlleerr AANNNNUUAALL RREEPPOORRTT 2001/2002 The Corporation of the Town of Gawler Postal Address: PO Box 130 Town Hall GAWLER SA 5118 89 Murray Street Telephone: 8522 9211 GAWLER Facsimile: 8522 9212 SOUTH AUSTRALIA e-mail: [email protected] CONTENTS Page No Vision & Mission 3 Council’s Service Facilities 4 Mayor’s Report 5 Town Manager’s Report 6 Our Council Elected Members 7 Senior Staff 8 Organisational Structure 9 Departmental Reports Corporate Services & Strategy 10 Corporate Services 11 – 13 Financial Services 14 Rating Policy 14 Operating Statement 19 Statement of Financial Position 20 Statement of Community Wealth 21 Statement of Cash Flows 22 Operation Expenses 23 Operation Income 24 Information Technology Services 25 Economic & Community Services 26 – 27 Community Services 28 – 29 Library & Information Services 30 Economic & Business Services 31 – 33 Developmental Services 34 Building & Compliance Services 35 – 37 Infrastructure & Environmental Services 38 Organisations with whom Council is involved 42 - 43 Policy Index 44 Major Council Policies 45 Code of Conduct for Council Members 45 Code of Conduct for Council Staff 46 Council Decisions – Internal Review Procedures 48 Elected Members – Allowances & Support 53 Public Consultation 55 Competitive Tendering & Other Assets 56 Freedom of Information Statement 59 - 62 Confidentiality Provisions 63 - 66 Council Subsidiaries NAWMA 67 – 69 Smithfield Memorial Park Authority 70 - 74 TOWN OF GAWLER –2001/2002 Annual Report 2 Vision Theme One particularly holds precious its unique A provincial community that has access river system. A community that to a comprehensive range of quality recognises the valuable contribution infrastructure, facilities and services that the environment makes to its own that provide for a safe and healthy social and lifestyle. economic well being. Theme Two A vibrant and caring community that Theme Four actively contributes to an A community attractive high quality of life. that is proud of A community that is committed its built, natural and to equity, recognising and cultural heritage and is valuing its diversity. A committed to preservation of community that heritage and ensuring that has access future development is to a diverse complementary. range of Theme Five employment A community that encourages and and educational opportunities. welcomes new development that Theme Three reinforces the role and identity of A community that preserves and Gawler as a provincial town. improves the environment and Mission Leading and working with the community and others to create a vibrant and caring community, foster appropriate development and ensure access to a comprehensive range of quality services, facilities and infrastructure. TOWN OF GAWLER – 2001-2002 Annual Report 3 How to Contact the Town of Gawler’s Service Facilities Customer Service Centre The Trevor Bellchambers Community Swimming Centre 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler phone 8522 9211 - fax 8522 9212 (during each swimming season) e~mail [email protected] Victoria Terrace, Gawler 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday except phone 8522 2034 - fax 8522 9212 Public Holidays e~mail [email protected] Works Depot 6.00am – 8.30am Monday to Friday (Lap swimming) Paxton Street, Willaston 10.00am – 7.00pm Monday - Friday phone 8522 3333 - fax 8522 6005 7.00am – 9.00am Saturday & Sunday e~mail [email protected] (Lap swimming) 10.00am – 6.00pm Saturday & Sunday 7.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday except & Public Holidays Public Holidays Library Gawler Visitor Centre 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler phone 8522 9213 - fax 8522 9212 Postal Address: PO Box 296, Gawler 5118 e~mail [email protected] phone 8522 6814 - fax 8522 6817 e~mail: [email protected] 10.00am – 6.00pm Monday web site: http://www.gawler.sa.gov.au 9.30am – 6.00pm Wednesday & Friday 9.30am – 8.00pm Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm every day 9.00am – Noon Saturday except Good Friday & Christmas Day Closed Tuesday, Sunday & Public Holidays Elderly Centre & Home Assist Program Waste Transfer Station Fourteenth Street, Gawler West Paxton Street, Willaston phone 8522 1177 - fax 8522 5642 phone 8523 0143 - fax 8522 9212 e~mail [email protected] e~mail [email protected] 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday except 9.00am – Noon & 1.00pm - 3.30pm every day Public Holidays except Wednesday & Public Holidays Gawler Sport & Community Centre Youth Services Office Nixon Terrace, Gawler Nixon Terrace, Gawler phone 8523 0111 - fax 8523 4708 phone 8523 0171- fax 8523 4708 e~mail [email protected] e~mail [email protected] 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday TOWN OF GAWLER – 2001-2002 Annual Report 4 Mayor’s Report In my forward last year I indicated how Gawler was going through an important period of transition. Twelve months on, the transition has turned into a great period of renaissance. Many wonderful things have happened during financial year. Reinforcing Gawler’s important regional role, construction work commenced on both the Big W/Woolworths complex, and the Council multi-level car park. Both developments have instilled a great deal of confidence in the local business sector. The business sector itself has stood up and asked to be taken seriously. They have organized themselves into an effective group to promote the commercial centre as a place to shop and enjoy. Working closely with the Council, Gawler is set to have the premier shopping precinct in the region. Moves by the then State Government to thwart the Town’s aspirations for an effective “greenbelt” were dashed by the Supreme Court when it upheld our objections and rejected the Government’s Urban Development Boundary PAR. Discussions have commenced with the new Government to ensure that Gawler remains a vibrant “provincial” town. During the State Election campaign the Council campaigned vigorously to ensure that the important local issues of heavy transport through Murray Street, the North East By-pass and other urban development issues were addressed by the political parties. While some in the community criticized the campaign for its action, it made the major political parties take notice of Gawler’s needs. Both major parties finally backed Gawler’s calls to remove heavy traffic from Murray Street. The centenary celebrations saw the official opening of the Gawler Lions Rotunda in Pioneer Park. This project, jointly supported by the Gawler Council and the Lions Club of Gawler, finally happened after many years of controversy. The year also highlighted the important role that volunteers play in the life of our community. A major event, attended by over 1,000 volunteers, was held to acknowledge and celebrate the work of volunteers in our Town. In organizing the event, we identified over 330 separate community groups who make a contribution to social and economic wellbeing of our Town. A number of community meetings were held to improve communication between the Council and its residents. Breakfast meetings held with local business people were particularly successful as many important issues were explored. The year was not all hard work though. The Mayor’s Ball attracted many enthusiastic dancers, and raised valuable funds for the restoration and development of the Gawler Institute Building. The event of the year, was without doubt, the visit to Gawler by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. The event generated a great deal of excitement and colour throughout the Town. Her Majesty’s first visit to the Town is one that Gawler will not forget quickly. If this forward suggests that the Council had an exciting year, it is conveying the right message. The forthcoming year will be one where many of the projects that have been on the drawing board for many years will finally be realized. I would like to personally thank the Community, Members of the Council, and Council Officers for their ongoing support. Together, we will make Gawler even Greater. Tony Piccolo Mayor TOWN OF GAWLER – 2001-2002 Annual Report 5 Town Manager’s Report Extensive information about our business - suburb of Adelaide, is particularly our services, performance and acknowledged and respected achievements during an eventful 2001/2002 – is issues such as the Urban contained within this Annual Report. Growth Boundary and the transfer of Murray Street (that In particular:- had both reached a stalemate • commencing the construction of a new Multi with the former State Level Car Park (adjacent to the new Government) are satisfactorily Supermarket /Discount Department Store resolved site) in February. When completed, this 4 During 2002/2003, our attention will be level facility costing in the focussed on seeking outcomes to a number vicinity of $3.8 million will of matters, that include:- provide ample parking spaces • facilitating further commercial activity in close in this part of the Town Centre proximity to the new Supermarket /Discount • ensuring, after considerable Department Store and Multi Level Car Park consultation with the by accepting the most advantageous re- community, that we met our development offer for 142 obligations under the Local Government Act Murray Street 1999 by adopting our Strategic Management • identifying land that is Plan for 2002–2005 in May. Subsequent Annual currently under either the Reports will include details of our performance in ownership or care, control implementing the Plan, together with our and management of projections and targets for the next year Council that