Annual Report 2014 - 2015 Natural Connected Prosperous Contents Our Vision 4 Our Mission 5 Our Values 5 Sustainability Statement 5 Strategic Direction 6 Shire President’s report 7 Corporate Governance 9 The Council 9 Councillors and their wards 9 Meetings 13 Ordinary Meetings of Council 13 Special Council Meetings 13 General Meeting of Electors 13 Committees of Council 13 External committee representatives 14 Councillors attendance at meetings 2014-15 15 Complaints 15 Chief Executive Officer’s report 16 Executive Leadership Team 19 Organisational structure 20 2014 - 15 Quick Facts 21 Annual Report Road Map 21 Corporate outcomes 22 How to read the report 22 Goal 1: Valuing the natural environment 25 Priority projects 26 Davis Road Waste Facility 26 Strategic Waste Management Plan 28 Regional landfill facility project 28 Waste Disposal Evaluation Study 28 Community recycling awareness and education project 29 Future waste options 29 Kerbside Recycling in Augusta 30 Landfill facility joint application 30 Planning for dual use path from Flinders Bay to the Augusta Boat Harbour 31 Annual Report 2014-15 2 Carbon Emission Monitoring Program 31 Goal 4: Vibrant and diverse economy 97 Climate Change Response Plan 31 Priority projects 98 Local Energy Action Plan 32 Wildcats 98 Delivery program 33 Sister city agreement with People’s Municipal 1. Healthy waterways and foreshores 34 Government of Haining 100 2. Climate Change Response Plan 36 Margaret River Perimeter Road 101 3. Sustainable waste management 37 Delivery program 101 4. Ecology and biodiversity protection 39 1. Strong agriculture and viticulture sectors 102 5. Quality parks, gardens and green spaces 41 2. Sustainable tourism industry 103 6. Unique and iconic coastal and natural landscapes 3. Infrastructure for economic growth 108 42 4. Sustainable economic development 109 Goal 2: Welcoming and inclusive communities 45 5. Improved educational infrastructure 113 Priority projects 46 Goal 5: Effective leadership and governance 115 Margaret River Skate Park and Youth Precinct 46 Priority projects 116 Bush fire risk management planning in the Shire 47 Regional Branding Project 116 Delivery program 47 Information and Communications Technology 1. Sense of identity and belonging 48 Strategic Framework 118 2. Equity and opportunities for all 50 Review of internal controls, legislative 3. Strong community groups and networks 53 compliance and risk management 118 4. Lifelong learning in the community 55 Long Term Financial Plan 119 5. Active and healthy lifestyles 62 Workforce planning project 120 6. Safer communities 68 Delivery program 120 Goal 3: Managing Growth Sustainably 77 1. Effective governance and corporate leadership 121 Priority projects 78 2. Effective strategy, planning and asset Margaret River Cultural Centre Redevelopment 78 management 123 Wadandi Track Masterplan 80 3. Effective knowledge and information Wadandi Track extension Gnarawary Road to management 127 Witchcliffe 80 4. Highly skilled and motivated people 129 Bridle Trails Master Plan Stage 1 81 5. Community and customer focus 136 Affordable housing strategy 81 6. A culture of innovation, quality and continuous Margaret River foreshores upgrades 82 improvement 140 Developer Contributions 82 7. Measure and report on success and sustainability 140 Ellis Street Jetty Concept Plan 83 East Margaret River District Structure Plan 84 Statutory Reports 141 Town centre streetscape in Cowaramup 86 Competitive Neutrality 141 Leeuwin Road upgrades 87 Disability Service 141 2014-15 reseal/overlay program 87 Financial Summary 142 Delivery program 87 Future Directions 144 1. Clearly defined areas for growth and renewal 88 CEO 2015-16 Budget Overview 146 2. Liveable and well-designed places 91 3. Unique natural and settlement character 95 Audited Concise Financial Report 149 4. Connected and safe transport network 95 Annual Report 2014-15 3 Our Vision Natural Connected Prosperous A prosperous and connected community that values its natural environment and character as it grows sustainably into the future. Our Mission To protect the natural environment, Natural Connected Prosperous “ strengthen our communities, foster local economic prosperity, and responsibly manage the community’s infrastructure and assets.” Our Values Sustainability Statement Our five core values guide our Council recognises that all life has behaviour and decision making as intrinsic value, is interconnected people and as an organisation and and that biodiversity and ecological how we strive to lead and serve our integrity are part of the irreplaceable community. These are: life support systems upon which the Earth depends. Council is therefore Respect committed to using its best endeavours • to meet the needs of current and future generations through the integration Honesty • of environmental protection, social advancement and economic • Commitment prosperity. • Courage • Innovation. Strategic Direction Community Corporate Operational Strategic Plan Plan Plan 20 years 4 years 1 year Annual Projects, Major Projects Programs and Services Vision Programs and Services Service KPIs Strategic Directions Corporate Indicators Annual Budget Outcomes, Strategies, Targets 4 Year Financials Revenue Details Resourcing Strategy 10 years The Resourcing Strategy is used to test and inform the long-term aspirations of the Community Strategic Plan and to guide the deliverables which can be achieved in the Corporate Plan and Operational Plan Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Long Term Asset Workforce Plan ICT Strategic Financial Plan Management Plan Framework Community Operational Corporate Strategic Plan & Plan Annual Plan Budget 4 years Report 20 years 1 year Annual Report 2014-15 6 Shire President’s report The last 12 months has been another very productive and exciting period with the completion of some major infrastructure projects and the commencement of a number of others. From a Council point of view we have continued to work in a pleasant working relationship and, though not always in agreement, have endeavoured to deliver the best outcome for the community. The organisation continues to be run in a very efficient and cost effective manner. The lower wage structure and cap on new positions has allowed additional rate funds, generated from growth, to be directed towards community infrastructure and services. I would like to highlight some of the major achievements within the Shire over the last 12 months. Augusta Boat Harbour Drug Aware Pro Last November the Augusta Boat Harbour This international surfing event was once was officially opened by the Premier Colin again an outstanding success, utilising the Barnett and the Minister for Regional upgraded facilities at Surfers Point and Development; Lands; Minister Assisting having some of the best surfing conditions the Minister for State Development, the ever experienced over the ten days. It HON Terry Redman MLA. The facility was provided an outstanding showpiece of the funded by the state government through Margaret River region to a global following the Royalties for Regions program. The both on the internet and on television. development of the $36.5 million facility Perimeter Road Stage 1 comes after a long period of preliminary work being undertaken by the Shire and The first stage of the Perimeter Road from the Department of Transport. The Harbour Bussell Highway to Rosa Brook Road has is regarded by all as a six star facility and been completed using funding from Main has become a tourist drawcard, already Roads and Royalties for Regions. At the facilitating increased commercial fishing National Party State Conference held in activity and supporting the very exciting Margaret River, Minister Redman announced offshore abalone farm. support for the completion of the road from Royalties for Regions funding sources. The Sister City business case and funding application are In November 2014 a delegation from the moving through the approvals process and Shire visited Haining, China and in turn are close to being considered for a final hosted a visit from their Vice Mayor and decision. other dignitaries. It was probably the most productive exchange yet, holding meetings with the head of Hengdian Studios, which is the largest movie production company in the world. The company are in the process of initiating a joint venture production set in the South West of Western Australia. Annual Report 2014-15 7 Cultural Centre upgrade Conclusion Over the last eight months, funding The last twelve months has been another applications have been lodged with the exciting period with continued stability in Federal Government’s National Stronger Council and many great developments. Regions Fund, and with the state Mention should be made of the strong government’s Royalties for Regions Growing contribution by all sectors of the organisation, the South initiative. We are hopeful of whether it be waste services, finance, success to enable the upgrade of this quite planning, construction, administration, dated facility. customer services, etc. These business units have all demonstrated continued New subdivisions improvement in recent years. We have seen continued strong growth in housing demand with new and expanded Council, with the support of very dedicated subdivisions occurring in a number of areas and competent staff, have maintained and of Margaret River. Witchcliffe is developing once again enhanced the organisation’s at a steady pace and the new subdivision at relationship with the community, and Karridale has received strong