Murray and Mallee Region Plan a Volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy

Murray and Mallee Region Plan A volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy January 2011 Murray and Mallee Region Plan A volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy This document is the Murray and Mallee Region Plan. The document has been prepared by the South Australian Government, through the Department of Planning and Local Government, as a volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy pursuant to section 22 of the Development Act 1993 and is subject to change. For further information Please visit www.dplg.sa.gov.au or telephone the Department of Planning and Local Government on 08 8303 0600. Additional copies of this document can be downloaded from www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/murray-mallee-plan or are available at Level 5, Roma Mitchell House, 136 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000. Disclaimer While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of publication, the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, the State of South Australia, its agencies, instrumentalities, employees and contractors disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect to anything or the consequence of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part of this document. © Government of South Australia. Published 2011. All rights reserved. ISBN 978-0-7590-0109-1 FIS 23195 iii iv Minie St R foR URbAn DeveloPMent AnD PlAnning A message from Paul Holloway The Murray and Mallee region is Chief among these issues is, of The Murray and Mallee Region one of the most economically and course, reduced water availability Plan is the result of an extensive ecologically diverse regions in in the face of climate change. consultation process involving South Australia. It is generally accepted that the state government, local councils, While much of the Murray region must continue to reduce regional development and natural and Mallee region's economy its reliance on the River Murray resources management bodies, revolves around agriculture—it and groundwater resources, and communities and industries. accounts for about 25 per cent focus on more efficient water Realising the objectives of the of South Australia’s dairy and use, recycling of wastewater, Plan will require continued pig production, one quarter of harvesting of stormwater and collaboration and commitment Australia's crushed wine grapes water-sensitive urban design. to ensure the region’s liveability, and more than 50 different kinds Soil quality is another important competitiveness and sustainability of horticultural crops—it also issue, with salinity, soil loss and during for next three decades. has a growing processing and disturbance of acid sulfate soils manufacturing sector, which adds on the rise in the river system. considerable value to its primary The Plan sets out land-use production base. principles and policies that both support the protection and The heart of the region is the management of these critical River Murray, which winds its way environmental assets and help among plains, ranges, mallee sustain steady economic growth Paul Holloway scrub and lakes before emerging through to 2036. at the world renowned Coorong. Minister for Urban Development More than 700,000 tourists are The Plan concentrates on land and Planning drawn each year to this rich and use and development that will varied landscape and the wide encourage further economic range of recreational and nature- diversification, expansion of based activities it offers. infrastructure, establishment of alternative energy industries The region’s diversified economic and growth in tourism. It also base provides it with a strong recognises the importance of platform for ongoing growth and social and community services, development. The Murray and which not only support community Mallee Region Plan highlights the cohesion but also help attract many strengths and comparative investment and skilled workers. advantages that support the region's future prospects. The Plan also examines the critical issues that must be addressed in the near future, as identified during consultation with the councils, communities and other stakeholders in the region. v The regional volumes of the South Australian Planning Strategy provide a link between broad, statewide planning aims and local, council-specific planning needs. They give direction on land use and development, outline where people are likely to live so that agencies can plan for the provision of services and infrastructure, and set out policies to manage changes in population and climate. Local councils, the state government and regional development and natural resources management bodies are working with communities and industry to develop effective strategies that will lead to a sustainable future. They recognise that population growth and economic prosperity must be balanced with preservation of the environment and retention of the heritage, history and character of regional communities to attract and retain skilled workers and for the benefit of future generations. Ta ble of ContentS Chapter A OVERvieW 1 Background . 2 The role of the South Australian Planning Strategy . 4 The objectives of the regional volumes . 5 Alignment with state government policies . .5 How the regional volumes will work at regional and local government levels . 7 Consideration of Commonwealth environmental matters . 7 Planning for change in regional South Australia . 7 Chapter B THe ConteXt FOR tHe PlAn 11 The Murray and Mallee region at a glance. 12 Key issues for the Murray and Mallee region . 12 Chapter C THe viSion FOR tHe MURRAY AnD MAllee Region 15 An integrated approach . 16 Chapter D PRinCiPleS AnD PoliCieS 19 Environment and culture . 22 Economic development . 36 Population and settlements . 48 Chapter E INFRAStRUCtURe AnD SeRviCe PROVISion 57 APPenDiCeS 63 Appendix 1 How the Plan was developed . 64 Appendix 2 Information about the Murray and Mallee region . 66 Appendix 3 Contribution of the Plan to South Australia’s Strategic Plan targets . 84 Appendix 4 Related reports, strategies and plans. 88 GLOSSARY 93 list of maps A1 Planning regions covered in the South Australian Planning Strategy . 3 C1 An integrated vision for the Murray and Mallee region . 17 D1 Environment and culture . 23 D2 Economic development . 37 D3 Population and settlements . 49 vii oveRvieW Chapter A 1 oveRvieW Chapter A Chapter A The authors of the Plan have The Murray and Mallee Region Background drawn on the most recent data Plan supersedes the relevant The Murray and Mallee Region and statistics available on the sections of the Planning Strategy Plan (the Plan) guides future region, including the Australian for Regional South Australia o land use and development in the Bureau of Statistics’ 2006 Census (January 2003, as amended ve region. of Population and Housing, which at December 2007). Under R was the latest Census at the time that strategy, the region was vi It has been prepared by the e South Australian Government, of publication. Consultation on considered as two planning W through the Department of the draft Plan was undertaken in and development areas—the Planning and Local Government, 2007–08 and involved workshops Murraylands and the Riverland in collaboration with Regional with local industry, councils and (see Glossary for definitions). Development Australia– state government agencies to The Plan is applicable to the Murraylands and Riverland1, identify the key issues and new township of Murray Bridge and the Riverland Development and developing trends in the is additional to the planning Corporation, the South Australian region. provisions applicable to Murray Murray–Darling Basin Natural Additional submissions received Bridge in The 30-Year Plan for Resources Management Board, from industry, interest groups, Greater Adelaide. In the event of other state agencies and the eight agencies, Regional Development any inconsistency between this local government areas of the Australia–Murraylands and volume and applicable provisions region: Riverland, and local councils and in The 30-Year Plan for Greater Renmark Paringa Council communities during a two-month Adelaide, the provisions in The public consultation period in 2010 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide District Council of Loxton have also contributed to improving will prevail. Waikerie and finalising the Plan. Berri Barmera Council For more information about how the Plan was developed, see Mid Murray Council Appendix 1. Rural City of Murray Bridge District Council of Karoonda East Murray Southern Mallee District Council Coorong District Council. 1 The Murraylands Regional Development Board became Regional Development Australia– Murraylands and Riverland in 2009–10. 2 Planning regions covered in the South Australian Planning Strategy Map A1 3 Chapter A of the population so that state The Structure Plans for the state’s The role of the South and local government agencies major regional cities, including Australian Planning can plan for the provision of Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, services and infrastructure, such Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Strategy o as transport, health, schools, Pirie and Whyalla, flow from the ve The Murray and Mallee Region and aged care and community regional volumes. R Plan is one of seven regional facilities. vi The South Australian Planning e volumes that, together with The At a local level, the regional Strategy is a requirement of W 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, volumes provide guidance section 22 of the Development make up the South Australian and resources for councils as Act 1993. The Minister for Urban Planning Strategy. The regions they undertake their Strategic Development and Planning is covered in the regional volumes Management Plans and review responsible for its preparation on of the Planning Strategy are: Eyre and amend their Development behalf of the State Government and Western, Far North, Kangaroo Plans. Development Plans contain and for reporting to the South Island2, Limestone Coast, Murray the zones, maps and explicit Australian Parliament annually on and Mallee, and Yorke and Mid rules that specify what can and its implementation. Each volume North3 (refer to Map A1).

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