Yorke and Mid North Regional Roadmap
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Yorke and Mid North Regional Roadmap August 2014 1 Contents Page Message from the Chair ……………………………………………………………………………… 3 Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………………… 4 How to Use this Roadmap ……………………………………………………………………………… 5 Our Vision for the Region ……………………………………………………………………………… 6 Analysis of the Region ……………………………………………………………………………… 9 Regional Priorities ……………………………………………………………………………… 45 Our Activities ……………………………………………………………………………… 48 Sources ……………………………………………………………………………… 67 2 Message from the Chair Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North (RDAYMN) was formed in February 2010 to support informed regional planning; consult and engage with stakeholders to identify and resolve critical issues; liaise with local governments and local communities about the best, most appropriate programs and services to support regional development; and contribute to business growth and investment plans, environmental solutions and social inclusion strategies. To achieve these objectives RDAYMN has identified six ‘Pillars of Strength and Support’ that we believe are essential to enhance our region’s development: 1. Economic Enhancement and Growth; 2. Infrastructure for the Future; 3. Growing a Vibrant Community with a Positive Future; 4. People Power: Developing Education, Knowledge and Skills; 5. Environmental Sustainability; 6. Regional Cohesion. One of our main activities is to work with Federal, State and Local Government partners as well as key stakeholders in the Yorke and Mid North region of South Australia to develop a comprehensive Roadmap that articulates the region’s aspirations and identifies ways in which RDAYMN can help to shape a positive future. I commend the Yorke and Mid North Regional Roadmap to you and invite you to work with us in its implementation. Chairperson Kay Matthias Enquiries about this document and its content should be directed to: Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North 85 Ellen Street, Port Pirie SA 5540 Phone: 1300 742 414 | Email: [email protected] 3 Executive Summary The Regional Roadmap for RDAYMN has been developed, over the past 5 years, to guide the activities in the region for at least the next 10 years, including some immediate strategies to be implemented and concluded by 2015. Longer term initiatives offer a future vision for the region as newer job opportunities are introduced and the long term effects of the mining industry, both in and to the north of the region, are consolidated. The Yorke and Mid North region covers an area of approximately 34,930 square kilometres, 3.5% of the State’s land mass. Located 80 km to the north of Adelaide, the region has diverse landscapes including pristine coastline to rich agricultural land for agricultural farming to vineyards and significant mountain ranges, it’s bound by approximately 760 km of coastline with the Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent to the east, the region is 420km north to south and 200km east to west. Because of the rapidly changing world we live in, we have built a structure that we believe is strong enough to support, adapt and change as new opportunities are presented to the region. To visualise our structure more easily, we have used a ‘Six Pillar’ approach that we believe are equally vital and important to develop and support the growth of the area. Around 80 individual communities form the broader Yorke and Mid North region – aligning around the geographic sub-regions of the Southern Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Clare Valley & Mid North. In bringing smaller communities of interest together into a larger region, there is a need to retain and work with the inherent characteristics each brings to the table, whilst fostering a stronger sense of broader region, particularly amongst community leaders and partner organisations. This roadmap aims not to 'reinvent the wheel', nor homogenise the communities that make up this wonderfully diverse region, but to embrace their differences and identify areas of commonality where greater efficiencies can be gained by working together. This document reflects the priorities and aspirations of the local government districts and established networks across health, education, business, utilities, environment and community service sectors in the region and structured into six pillars of strength and support. 4 How to Use this Roadmap This document contains four main sections shown in the diagram below. Information flows in sequential order from one section to the next building a full picture of the Yorke & Mid North and the role of RDAYMN in helping the region to realise it’s potential. The main body of the document should be read in conjunction with the appendices which include important statistical and spatial information to support the commentary. Vision for the Analysis of the Regional RDAYMN Region Region Priorities List Activities Describes RDAYMN’s Provides an in-depth Establishes the Region’s Describes the activities Vision for the Region analysis of the region priorities based on that RDAYMN will under RDAYMN’s 6 pillars information presented in undertake, in for regional prosperity. the regional analysis. conjunction with its stakeholders to address the priorities and achieve the overall vision. Regional & Industry Profiles The regional analysis and subsequent determination of priorities are supported by information contained in regional and industry profiles appended to this document. 5 “The region’s ability to Our Vision for understand and have input the Region into government policy is an important foundation for building partnerships.” ROLE AND PURPOSE OF RDAYMN As the peak body for regional development in the Yorke and Mid North region, RDAYMN: • Consults and engages with communities; • Promotes and participates in regional programs and initiatives; • Provides information and advice on the region to all levels of government; and • Supports informed regional planning. RDAYMN’s key roles are to: • Build partnerships between governments, regional development organisations, industry, local businesses, community groups and key regional stakeholders; • Provide strategic and targeted responses to economic, environmental and social issues affecting the region; • Disseminate information on government policy initiatives for the benefit of local communities • Assist in attracting significant investment into the region, and • Gaining funding for our industry and local government partners for development and infrastructure that impacts positively upon communities and long term growth including employment POLICY & STRATEGY CONTEXT RDAYMN consists of local people who develop local solutions to local issues. The RDAYMN Committee and staff are cognisant of the government policy environment in which the organisation operates. The region’s ability to understand and have input into government policy is an important foundation for building partnerships. Following is a brief analysis of government policies as they relate to regional development: Regional Development Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Collectively RDAs in South Australia are party to a tripartite MOU which aims to integrate regional development activities in South Australia. The objectives of the agreement relate to regional planning, funding, coordination, policy delivery and service provision. 6 Regional Australia Institute Launched in 2012 the RAI conducts research into priority policy issues impacting on regional Australia, with the aim of identifying solutions that enhance the prosperity and sustainability of regional Australia as well as fostering debate on policy issues impacting regional Australia. Commonwealth Government Policy The Commonwealth Government has a commitment to placed based thinking and regionalism. Initiatives such as the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) are delivered through the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government Arts and Sport which has the following stated objective: Supporting a strong, creative and liveable Australia by focusing on regional development, arts, and sport and empowering communities to improve economic and social outcomes. A t the core of the Department’s work is an understanding of the significance of the region, arts and sports to Australia’s economy, environment, well being and identity. DRALGAS Budget Papers 2012/2013. South Australian Government The Government’s approach to regions is Growing advanced expressed in the draft Regional Statement for manufacturing South Australia which highlights the Realising the following issues as critical to advancing benefits of the Every chance for mining boom for regional prosperity: engament, local priorities, every child all South diverse economies, careers, training, lifestyle, Australians safe communities and better integrated services. Yorke & The South Australian Strategic Plani Mid determines, to a degree, the delivery of policy North An affordable Premium food in the Yorke and Mid North region. The plan place to live for Region and wine from everyone our clean includes Seven Strategic Priorities, shown in environment the diagram to the right. Out of the seven priorities there are two that relate directly to economic development in the Yorke and Mid North region: premium food from our clean Safe communities, Creating a environment and realising the benefits of the healthy vibrant city mining boom for all South Australians. neighbourhoods Other State Government and partner plans that influence policy in the region include: • The Skills Strategy for South Australia; • Tourism Destination Action