TUMBY BAY COUNCIL October 2020 & COMMUNITY NEWS Mayor’s message Firstly, I’d like to welcome Rebecca Hayes as the new CEO of the District THROUGH MY LENS Council of Tumby Bay. Rebecca comes to us with a range of employment experience in state and territory governments as well as her latest role as Picture: Amy Beci / Russ Roaming the CEO of the Institute of Conveyancers SA. There will be much to learn Sunrise over Tumby foreshore. for Rebecca as she is new to local government, but I’m sure she is more than capable of taking up the challenge. We will endeavor to meet with as Share your view of our beautiful part of the many local businesses and community groups as possible, to introduce world! Send a high resolution image, Rebecca and hear directly from our local community. subject/place, name and contact details to [email protected]. ElectraNet powerline upgrade project The main high voltage power line from Whyalla to Port Lincoln will begin an upgrade process from next year. As a part of this project there will be construction camps for workers along the line. One of these camps could potentially be in the Tumby Bay area, and council has been working with the project managers to work through the options. A camp such as this will be a great boost to our local businesses and suppliers, and could mean Tumby is busier for a 12-18 month period. I will endeavour to keep the community updated with information as this project develops. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Coastal infrastructure We have seen some challenging weather conditions over recent months Page 2 From the desk of the CEO which has meant some of our coastal infrastructure has been under stress. Compliance Officer report Council had to do some work on the Tumby Bay jetty to deal with some structural failings, and I thank everyone for their understanding with the jetty Page 3 Community development being closed for a day or two. I am continuing to advocate to the State Page 4 Council minutes government for some significant funding for jetty works, because a small community such as ours cannot afford to lose them. We have also seen Page 12 Library news some maintenance works necessary with the Port Neill boat ramp and Tumby Bay swimming pontoon, with Council making additional budget Page 14 Community news allocations to expedite these projects. There has also been significant erosion in a section of the Tumby Bay foreshore which will need some Page 15 Information flyers attention. These are all challenges of living in a coastal environment, but it does mean council will need to consider potential major works in the future. Page 18 Soldier’s Story TBAS Youth Opportunities program Page 19 Calendars It was my privilege to be invited to the Tumby Bay Area School Youth Opportunities program graduation. This program for our Year 10s has helped build resilience and capability within these young people, challenging them to consider their own personal development, as well as “A camp such as this will be a great boost to our local businesses and suppliers, and what they can do to support others in their community. could mean Tumby is busier for a 12-18 I must congratulate the school and the team that delivered the program. It was an inspiring night, which challenged all who were there! month period.” Mayor Sam Telfer Mayor Sam Telfer PO Box 61 Article deadline - November 6, 2020 www.tumbybay.sa.gov.au TUMBY BAY SA 5605 Phone: (08) 8688 2101 email: [email protected] Council news Report from the acting CEO Compliance Officer’s report DION WATSON TREVOR FRANKLIN Changing of the guard Illegal dumping: On behalf of Council staff I would like to thank Trevor On the 23 September 2020 I inspected an illegal dump Smith for his past 7 years of service as both our CEO site approximately 500m east of 1034 East Dog Fence and fellow worker. road. The site has disused farm material which We have enjoyed our time working with Trevor and appears to have been there for a reasonable length of look forward to continuing our relationship with him in time. More concerning is the site now has waste his new role at Regional Development Australia Eyre building materials added to the heap, see photo below. Peninsula based in the Port Lincoln office. With Trevor on the move, I welcome aboard Council’s new CEO Rebecca Hayes and her family, I’m sure they will enjoy their sea change and our welcoming local community. We look forward to working with Rebecca over the coming years. We also farewell another of our long term employees, Cathy Franklin, who will finish with Council in coming weeks. Cathy has been a pleasure to work with and her knowledge in the areas of records and electronic document management will take some replacing. Closed circuit television cameras Council has been fortunate receive a funding contribution from the Tumby Bay Jockey Club (no longer in operation) with the funds to be used to install of several security cameras to monitor portions of North Terrace and Spencer Street in Tumby Bay. Information is sought on illegal dumping east of East Dog Further information will be provided publicly before Fence Road. Picture: Trevor Franklin these cameras are operational, along with the If anyone has any positive information regarding this development and implementation of new Council illegal dumping, please contact Council’s compliance Policy and procedures to ensure legal and effective officer during office hours on (08) 8688 2101 or operations. We thank the past officials of the Tumby [email protected]. Any assistance in this Bay Jockey Club for this valuable contribution to our matter will be appreciated. community. Fire danger season Port proposals Fire danger season inspections will begin towards the Council staff and elected members continue to work end of October, due to the recent abundance of rain. constructively with proponents of both the Port Any properties found to be non-compliant on the Spencer and Cape Hardy port proposals; including second inspection will be issued with a Schedule 12 – constant dialogue with various government Section 105F notice (a) you may incur an expiation for departments and Council’s planning consultants. non-compliance of $315; and (b) an authorised person With both projects granted major project status, the may proceed to have the work required in the notice to role of Council is somewhat different than that of a be completed by a contractor at the property owner’s standard development process, whilst having ability to expense. provide comment and represent local community interests in relation to the various development Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) conditions, ultimately the State government has Owners have an obligations to keep their contact responsibility for ensuring conditions are met as the details and details of their dogs and cats in DACO up proposals progress. Council will continue to advocate to date, for the best possible outcomes for our communities as these projects proceed. (1) S37 DCMA - Notification to ensure accuracy of registers-dog registration; expiation fee $210, (2) S33 DCMA - Every dog over 3 months of age must Community News be registered; exp. fee $170. Deadline: 6 Nov, for print 13 Nov (3) S42A DCMA - dogs and cats to be microchipped; Available from Exp. Fee $170.00 Tumby Bay: A&R Roadhouse, Caravan Park, Community Library, District Council of Tumby Bay, Reminder - notices with late fees ($11) have been Foodland, Neindorf’s, Skills Centre, The Ritz sent, all registrations still outstanding after 23 October Ungarra: Ungarra Post Office will incur an expiation fee on top of their dog(s) Port Neill: Port Neill Post & Trade Office, Caravan Park registration and late fees. Australia Post: $20 annual subscription posted, to register email [email protected] Page 2 Council news Community development AMY WILLIAMS After a month with Council, I am thrilled to be here as a connector. My role involves connecting groups, businesses and individuals with funding to help achieve goals, and connecting council with funding for its projects. It involves connecting the community through our communications, this newsletter, social media, and traditional media forms. But it is also about connecting our common goals and seeing collaboration spark. I love seeing how passionate locals are about differ- ent projects - but there is potential for shared goals and benefits. For not only success but efficiency. Because on some level, we all want the same thing - the best life possible for our towns and the people in them, at whatever stage of life they are at. SATC infrastructure and regional engagement manager Miranda Lang (centre) with DCTB community development officer Amy Williams and District Council of Lower Eyre Wanted: your take on “living well” Peninsula economic community development officer Julie Crettenden. Just how liveable and accessible are our Tumby Bay and Port Neill townships at different stages in life? Tourism post-COVID, A survey next month will explore residents’ opinions eyes on the Eyre Peninsula on this and kick off the consultation stage of a new 12 month project called “Living Well”. A pre-COVID spike and the intra-state travel trend during the pandemic may stand the Eyre Peninsula in Driven by the community development officer and a good stead for recovering its tourism targets. dedicated advisory committee, Living Well seeks to SA Tourism Commission strategy senior manager first gauge, then improve liveability in our towns. Adam Stanford presented this information recently to The survey will ask about accessibility, facilities, social tourism officers from councils including Whyalla, engagement, age and disability friendly services, and Cleve, Cummins, Tumby Bay and Port Lincoln.