GOYDER MASTER PLAN 2020 – 2035 “a strategic management plan” document 20 October 2020 FINAL HOW TO BE INVOLVED The ‘Goyder Master Plan’ sets out a vision, objectives, Regional Council of Goyder strategies and actions. It is an evolving document on 1 Market Square formal public display at our Burra & Eudunda Council BURRA SA 5417 offices. CEO David J. Stevenson You can read the document in its entirety on Councils Please note that all submissions and comments will be website goyder.sa.gov.au/council/reports treated as public and will be published in a variety of You can make a submission via mediums. If you would like to make a submission without [email protected] or via post to: it being made public please contact us directly. CONTENTS A Word from the Mayor .............................................................................................. 4 Our Councillors ............................................................................................................. 5 Six Pillars, Delivering the Plan ...................................................................................... 6 Our Vision, A Living Plan, Council Will ....................................................................... 7 The Plan ......................................................................................................................... 8 Community ................................................................................................................... 9 State-wide Context .................................................................................................... 10 Regional Context, Local Context ............................................................................ 11 Pillars & Objectives ..................................................................................................... 12 Who Are We? .............................................................................................................. 14 Economic Indicators .................................................................................................. 26 Community Projects .................................................................................................. 31 Council Projects ......................................................................................................... 58 Completed Projects ............................................................................................... 70 Advocacy ............................................................................................................... 76 Finance ........................................................................................................................ 85 A WORD FROM THE MAYOR MAYOR PETER MATTEY Council is pleased to release its 2020-2035 Master Plan. I’m pleased to announce we have now considered the submissions from community and version three of Councils Goyder Master Plan is available as one of our Strategic Management Plans. Mayor Samuel Peter Mattey Ward: Hallett PO Box 69 Terowie SA 5421 0419 833 742 Deputy Mayor John Neal Ward: Robertstown 220 Mosey Road Ngapala SA 5374 0428 618 710 Councillor Jane Kellock Ward: Burra PO Box 222 Farrell Flat SA 5416 0428 438 015 Councillor Bill Gebhardt Ward: Burra PO Box 24 Burra SA 5417 0409 934 010 Councillor Heidi Thompson Ward: Burra 27A Kingston Street Burra SA 5417 0407 973 338 Councillor Debbie Hibbert Ward: Eudunda PO Box 320 Eudunda SA 5374 0404 294 407 Councillor Peter Schiller Ward: Eudunda PO Box 315 Eudunda SA 5374 0429 604 151 Chief Executive Officer David J. Stevenson 1 Market Square Burra SA 5417 0417 852 400 SIX PILLARS DELIVERING AND MONITORING THE PLAN ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY Council and the Community sharing information and working together STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY A well-resourced, active and connected community ECONOMIC RESILIENCE A strong economy that supports job growth, opportunities for community and business development for a diverse community OUR ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE IS VALUED AND PROTECTED Responsible and well informed management of our natural and built environment and cultural heritage COMMUNITY ASSETS & INFRASTRUCTURE A planned and funded infrastructure and Asset Management Program that supports the long-term financial sustainability of Council. LEADING THE WAY Strong leadership through a cohesive, effective team OUR GOALVISION ONE GOYDER: A united and vibrant community that embraces change and is characterised by strong and responsive leadership. A LIVING COUNCIL WILL We will support the growth and development of our communities through our forward thinking and positive attitudes. We will Pprovide strong leadership to our community, and strongly PLAN advocatinge on their behalf to improve access to the services and The Goyder Master Plan sets the directions for Council and our infrastructure they need.that are required by our community. community for the next fifteen years. Council will report annually Actively listen to community and respond appropriately through on the actions and the extent to which these have contributed to clear and timely communication. Council will be approachable, the outcomes established in this Plan. demonstrating understanding and cooperative.on. Council will be working together with residents and businesses to Bbe transparent and honest in decision making and demonstrate build strong, cohesive and prosperous communities; supported by integrity through our efficient and responsible use of resources. the sustainable management of the natural and built environment, infrastructure and assets, and human resources. THE PLAN In accordance with The Local Government Act 1999 Section 122(1) a Council must develop and adopt plans (which may take various forms) for the management of its area, to be called collectively the strategic management plans which identify the council’s objectives for the area over a period of at least 4 years, provide relevant assessments and identify the principal activities that council intends to undertake to achieve its objectives. Strategic management plans should address issues, set out priorities, be consistent with the Development Plan for the area, be consistent with relevant statutory authority and must have regard to council’s roles and responsibilities under this Act or any other Act. A Council has reviewed may reviewthe Goyder Master Plan its strategic management plans at any time but must reviewand its long-term financial plan and any other related plans elements prescribed by the regulations. A Council may amend its strategic management plans. The Goyder Master Plan builds on the foundation work contained and completed in the 2012 Community Plan and the 2018 – 2033 and 2019 – 2034 Goyder Master Plans. Council has consulted with the Community to update information and produce a series of goals dedicated to improving the Goyder Region. The Goyder Master Plan is structured over a fifteen (15) year time horizon frame classing goals into short, medium and long term. This horizon is aimed at providing the relativity of delivering change while adapting to a tightening financial fiscal environment. ensuring that members of the public are given reasonable opportunity to be involved. COMMUNITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CHARTER Our Vision: One Goyder A united and vibrant community that embraces change is characterised by strong and responsible leadership. Our Community: includes people who live, work, participate or contribute to community life as well as access services in the Goyder region. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITMENT Council is committed to ensuring that community engagement is integrated into Council activities to support decision making, build relationships and strengthen communities. Community engagement is the responsibility of all Council service areas, teams and employees. Council will advocate for its community and ensure that the community’s views, needs and concerns are raised with other levels of government or relevant stakeholders. We will undertake evaluation processes to continually improve our approach to community engagement. A TWO WAY STREET How can you engage with Council? Visit the Council website for Facebook page Speak with your Elected Members Subscribe to Council’s community E-newsletter Join your town’s community management Participate in local events and activities committee Attend Council meetings Provide feedback – in person in writing or online [email protected] [email protected] www.goyder.sa.gov.au www.facebook/regionalcouncilofgoyder STATE WIDE CONTEXT All Council’s in South Australia are required by the Local Government Act 1999 to apply a strategic planning approach to all activity. The Goyder Master Plan 2020 – 2035 is one of Council’s lead strategic documents and replaces the Goyder Master Plan 2019 – 2034 document. Burra is a National Heritage Area and therefore Council is required to have regard for State Heritage Plans, and policies and the global convention for heritage known as the Burra Charter. Council must also consider the Australian Cornish Mining Sites: Burra Conservation Management Plan 2019 as an important tool to guide development and the preservation of heritage. References to the Local Government Act 1999 that relate to this plan are as follows: Part 1 - Strategic Management Plans Section 122 (1)(a)(i) Council is a member of the Legatus Group, through which Council speaks on matters relating to public policy. Council also works closely with its immediate neighbouring Councils, including other