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INFORMATION DOCUMENT

27 June 2017

Department Commencing page

Office of the Chief Executive Officer CEO meetings/functions attended Long Nosed Fur Seal Working Group Communique #12

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Community & Corporate Regulatory services Community team notes – June 2017 Tintinara Community Men’s Shed Newsletter 14 June 2017

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Infrastructure & Assets ‘In the Field’ works report Cleanaway activity report – May 2017

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Information Document – June 2017

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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Information items

1. CEO - MEETINGS/FUNCTIONS ATTENDED

Date Details May 2017 17 Murray Bridge Business Breakfast Forum, Murray Bridge 17 Riverbank Collapse Presentation, Murray Bridge 17 Meeting with M Patterson, Oliver’s Real Food, & Director Community & Corporate,

Tailem Bend 17 Work Health & Safety KPI Action planning, Tailem Bend 18 Meeting with Regional Risk Coordinator re: Work, Health & Safety update, Tailem

Bend 18 Meeting with R Keily from Scouts SA & Director Community & Corporate, Tailem

Bend 18 Meeting with B Wotton, Oliver’s Real Food, Tailem Bend 18 Meeting with A Chambers, Seed Consulting, T Strugnell & B Croser re: Coorong

Water Transportation Scheme, Tailem Bend 19 2017/18 Annual Business Plan community information session, Tintinara 19 2017/18 Annual Business Plan community information session, Meningie 26 2017/18 Annual Business Plan community information session, Tailem Bend 26 Review of Australian Workers Union Enterprise Bargaining processes with G

Waldron, LGA ,and Director Infrastructure & Assets 2017/18 Annual Business Plan community information session, Peake 29 Australian Workers Union meeting and presentation, Coonalpyn 29 Introductory meeting with T Wiseman, Regional Coordinator for Community

Bridging Services, & Director Community & Corporate, Tailem Bend 29 Introductory meeting with Nick McBride, pre-selected Liberal candidate for

MacKillop, Tailem Bend 30 Asset management presentation, Karoonda 30 Asset management workshop with Assetic and key staff, Tailem Bend 31 Asset management workshop with Elected Members and Assetic, Tailem Bend June 2017 1 Meeting with Finance Manager re: 2017/18 budget, Tailem Bend 1 LIFE App software demonstration from A Alford, McArthur, Tailem Bend 1 Discussion with Information Services Coordinator re: Native Title claim, Tailem

Bend 2 Elected Members roads tour, various locations across Coorong district 5 Welcome morning tea for new staff member, Charmaine Sherman, Tailem Bend 5 Meeting with M Piggott, Tailem Bend 6 Meeting with Councillors Barrie, Bland & Leng and Mayor re: water issues to be

raised at meetings in Canberra with various Ministers/advisors, Tailem Bend 6 Elected Member and senior staff photo shoot, Tailem Bend 6 Elected Members workshop, Tailem Bend 6 Special Council meeting, Tailem Bend 13 Combined managers meeting, Tailem Bend 15 Discussion with Director Planning & Economic Development re: briefs to Ministers

in Canberra at 2017 National General Assembly for Local Government, Tailem Bend

15 2016/17 Council projects discussion, Tailem Bend


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June 2017 cont. 15 Discussion re: next stages for Coorong Water Transportation Scheme with

various key stakeholders, RDA Murraylands & Riverland office, Murray Bridge 18 – 21 2017 National General Assembly of Local Government, Canberra 22 Meeting with M Twelftree & J Cunningham re: Culburra Hall, Tailem Bend 23 2017 State Liberals Budget Breakfast, Adelaide 26 Review Council agenda with Mayor, Tailem Bend 26 2016/17 Council projects discussion, Tailem Bend 27 Elected Members briefing session, Tailem Bend 27 Council meeting, Tailem Bend Vincent Cammell CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


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2. LONG NOSED FUR SEAL WORKING GROUP COMMUNIQUE #12

Communique #12 includes information on the working group’s meeting held 25 May 2017. The Communique appears on the following page.

Working Group: Long-nosed fur seals in the

Coorong and Lower Lakes

Communiqué No. 12

The thirteenth meeting of the working group was held on 25th May 2017 in Adelaide. The following

representatives were present at the meeting: • Sandy Carruthers, Group Executive Director Science, DEWNR as Chair;

• Prof. Gavin Begg, Research Chief, SARDI;

• Prof. Simon Goldsworthy, Sub Program Leader Threatened, Endangered and Protected Species, SARDI;

• Dr Belinda McGrath-Steer, Fisheries Manager and Manager Fisheries and Legislation Reform, PIRSA;

• Merilyn Nobes, proxy for Neil MacDonald, Southern Fishermen’s Association;

• Neville Jaensch, Mayor, Coorong District Council;

• Deana Mildren, member, SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board;

• James Brook, proxy for Craig Wilkins, Conservation Council SA;

• Vicki Linton, A/Director Conservation, NRM and Protected Area Policy, DEWNR;

• Michael Garrod, Director Community Engagement, DEWNR;

• Mike Greig, Senior Ecologist Sustainable Use, DEWNR;

• Renate Velzeboer, Ecologist Marine Interactions and Wildlife Biosecurity, DEWNR; and

• Margaret Phillips, Administration Support, DEWNR.

SA Water, the South Australian Tourism Commission, the South Australian Museum and the Alexandrina

Council were an apology for the meeting.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Interest is currently being sought from the community to reinstate the community phone link-up.

Please contact Natural Resources SAMDB on 8532 9100 if you are interested and/or for your enquiry.

MONITORING THE ABUNDANCE AND MOVEMENT OF LNFS

• DEWNR conducted monitoring for the distribution and abundance of LNFS’ in the northern lagoon of the

Coorong on the 23rd February, 6th April and 4th May 2017 (See Figure 1). A total of 42, 32 and 33 LNFS’

were counted on these days, respectively. The majority of LNFS’ were seen at Goolwa and Tauwitchere

barrages. The numbers have increased compared to the previous months and reflect the seasonal

fluctuation in LNFS numbers in coastal waters observed last year and elsewhere in the state, i.e. numbers

peak during winter and then decline prior to the commencement of the breeding season in summer. The

number of LNFS’ in the Coorong is expected to increase further over the coming months

• DEWNR is looking for trends in the abundance and distribution of LNFS’ in the northern lagoon of the

Coorong throughout the year. Anyone is welcome to come along on a monitoring trip. Please register

your interest by phoning 0429 487 814.

• SARDI is planning to deploy up to seven satellite tags on LNFS’ from the Coorong starting as soon as

modifications have been made at the fish way at Tauwitchere barrage to better catch and tag the LNFS’.

MANAGING SEAL-FISHER INTERACTIONS

• The third and fourth set of trials with the power haul net by SARDI and commercial fishers were held in

March and April 2017 to test the suitability of this method for the commercial Lakes and Coorong

Fishery. Outcomes from the three set of trials will be presented at the next LNFS working group meeting.

• It is anticipated that SARDI and a commercial Lakes and Coorong fisher will conduct another trial with

the double-winged fyke net, which has been modified further, in June 2017 to also test the

appropriateness of this net for the Lakes and Coorong Fishery.

• DEWNR has met with SafeWork SA and is in the process of designing the permit application process for

the safe use of the underwater seal deterrents in frightening seals. DEWNR was working towards a single

agency approach using inter departmental delegation, but this is not possible for several reasons. The

proposed system of ‘twin applications’, whilst administratively slightly more burdensome, will be

distributed in early June and the underwater seal deterrents can then be rolled out. Only fishers with a

fishing licence for the Lakes and Coorong Fishery are eligible to apply for the two permits and use the

underwater seal deterrents. The permits will be valid for 12 months. Training on the use of the

underwater seal deterrents will be provided.

• Through discussions with Safework SA, a flexible solution to on site bulk storage of the underwater seal

deterrents has been developed. Fishers who choose to store a larger quantity of the underwater seal

deterrents will be able to apply for a specialist storage permit from SafeWork SA enabling bulk storage at

their own facilities. Safework SA have advised that security and storage requirements are easily

accommodated and are likely to be achievable by commercial fishermen. SafeWork SA has offered to go

and look at any facility that fishers may be considering for bulk storage.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Frequently asked questions, an option for the community to raise a question and the previous

Communiques from the LNFS working group can be found on the DEWNR website:

www.environment.sa.gov.au/seals.

The next meeting of the LNFS working group will be held on Wednesday 19th July 2017.

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COMMUNITY & CORPORATE

Information items 1. REGULATORY SERVICES 1.1 Planning & Building Services

Council received 22 new applications during the month of May compared to 20 applications lodged in March 2016. Applications lodged to the end of May 2017 are 75 compared to a lodgment of 64 applications at the end of May 2016.

The 22 development applications lodged during May 2017 comprise of:

Commercial/Industrial Additions

1 Change in use take away shop Coonalpyn 1 Shop refurbishment Meningie 1 Signage Meningie

Shed/Garage 1 Garage Wellington East

1 Shed Tailem Bend 1 Shed Peake 1 Carport Meningie 1 Shed Coonalpyn 1 Garage Tailem Bend Dwelling/Dwelling Additions 3 Dwellings Tailem Bend 1 Verandah Wellington East 1 Verandah Coonalpyn Swimming Pool/Jetties 2 Jetties Wellington East Other 1 Lighthouse Refurbishment Poltalloch 2 Variation to application 1 Alteration to sporting clubroom Coonalpyn 1 Portable Sleepout Meningie 1 Replacement of storm damage

roof to dwelling Tailem Bend


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2. COMMUNITY TEAM NOTES – JUNE 2017

(1) EVENT MANAGEMENT

1.1 Upcoming Council Resource bookings 1.1.1 5 July 2017 – NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony – Sheridan O’Brien 1.1.2 17 July 2017 – Temple Grandin – Nat Traeger

1.2 LAP Events

(2) SPORT & RECREATION 2.1 Murray Coorong Trail Work still ongoing to develop Stage 1 (Meningie to Seven Mile Road) and Stage 4 (Tailem Bend to Wellington loop). Waiting on finalising signage and then construction can begin. Rubble has been laid in Mowantje Willowar Reserve (Stage 4) that makes this easily accessible for mountain bikes and prams as well as walkers. Murray Coorong Trail management group working on partnership with DEWNR that will hopefully align the trail with the new focus within the State on nature based tourism. 2.2 Tailem Bend Railway Terrace Upgrade Concept plans have been created by Outerspace Landscape Architects. 2.3 Tailem Bend Football Club Connectedness Program Sheridan ran a session with football club president Terry Connolly targeted at committee and leadership group that looked at culture and leadership. A follow up session will occur in early July that will outline strategies to strengthen the connectedness of members through strong leadership and good culture. The club will also host a Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday July 1 and will utilise the services of Tracey Wanganeen from Standby Response Service to run a session aimed at players and supporters to “Watch out for your mate”. 2.4 Tailem Bend Combined Sports Clubs TBCSC will hold a strategic planning session run by Hans van Bavel of Delta Training on Sunday June 25. Session funded by Murraylands Starclub. (3) SCHOOL & COMMUNITY LIBRARY BASED ACTIVITIES Coorong Libraries Hub Meeting Minutes Wednesday 31 May 2017 @ 10.00am Coomandook Area School Attendance: Angie Tomkinson (Tailem Bend Community Library), Sally Kluske (Tailem Bend Community Library), Mary Strother (Meningie Community Library), Tracey Kahl (Coomandook Area School), Wendy Lawless (Tintinara Community Library), Jeff Arthur (Elected Member, Coorong District Council), Sheridan O’Brien (Coorong District Council) Apologies: Nat Traeger (Coorong District Council) Business Arising: No minutes from previous meeting


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General Business: Request for Sheridan to send updated Forward Plan to group. Clarification on hub meeting procedures Tracey queried the ongoing co-ordination of the meetings. There was confusion around who was taking minutes at last meeting and who was responsible for coordinating the meetings. In the past it has been the responsibility of the host site, however, it was thought that it would be more effective if one person was responsible for the dissemination of information pertaining to the meetings. Sheridan offered to take on this role for the next 12 months and then re-evaluate. Dates for future meetings are as follows:

Wednesday 23 August @ Meningie Wednesday 15 November @ Tailem Bend

Funds remaining in Coorong District Council budget for 2016/17 financial year Tracey raised the budget allocation for items in the Forward Plan and questioned what money still remains to be spent. Sheridan noted the following:

$2,200 – Branding and Signage $4,000 – Marketing and Information $2,000 – Mobile Kiosks $7,000 – Expanded use of tablets for online library services (2017/18 timeline)

Branding and Signage Sheridan tabled signage options with a discussion around these options. The group agreed on the following signage options: Fence mesh signs, Small directional signage, Decals for doors, A-Frame signs. Sheridan to request quotes on these options. Marketing and Information Sheridan discussed the option of creating the following marketing options which were agreed upon by the group. Social media and online video marketing

Development of local video for use in social media and online video marketing. Will trial the effect of video development in appealing to a new generation of people in an effort to increase library membership. Video will be used to showcase the benefits of being a one-card member, in particular the online services available and how you can access crucial information on the go. It will also highlight access to magazines for ‘down time’ after the rush of the day. Cost for the video and online marketing will be approximately $1,000.

E-newsletter. Develop a template for a quarterly e-newsletter. CDC will be responsible with assistance of library staff to source content, edit and publish the newsletter. The newsletter will be delivered via existing networks and will encourage viewers to click through to library services to remind them of what is on offer as well as upcoming events.

Joint promotional material Library bags – generic branding using Coorong Libraries logo, web address and town

names Bookmarks – Coorong Libraries, web address. Look in to possibility of having opening

hours included. Pamphlet – generic pamphlet.

Mobile kiosk There was a discussion regarding the mobile kiosk. General consensus had been that there wasn’t a high need for the use of a mobile kiosk. Tracey noted that she didn’t see how Coomandook would use the mobile kiosk.


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Wendy noted that she couldn’t see it working in Tintinara. There was a discussion around whether signage in the street would be more beneficial, however, it was agreed that the $2,000 could be best spent else where. It was agreed to leave this on the table until after quotes for signage had been received. Expanded use of tablets for online library services. Question raised with regards to the allocation of money relating to the I-pad buy back scheme. Sheridan noted that this was marked in the Forward Plan for 2017/18. Query raised regarding the need to spend the allocated $7,000 within this financial year. Sheridan to clarify. Drone Procedures Tracey requested procedures for use of the drone. There was a general discussion regarding use of the drone and it is noted that there is still some doubt as to the benefits of the drone for the libraries. Sheridan provided a response that the drone has been purchased to enable footage to be taken that promotes the libraries and the region. As well as being able to be utilised within the library this footage can also be used to promote the libraries at other locations such as: school front office, medical centres, community centres, council offices. Sheridan encouraged every one to contact her to discuss any ideas for drone use as all requests will be taken in to consideration. Other Business Wendy suggested that the Community Information Stream (CIS) could be used to print hard copies of the library e-newsletter Question was raised as to whether there is any money on budget to be able to put towards screening drone footage? Question raised regarding E-Smart Vision Statement. Wendy noted that Jo was going to put the vision statement under Public Libraries. Angie to forward an e-mail relating to this to the group. Bernie was going to look at the vision statement. Everyone is meant to be working through e-smart accreditation. Angie asked the group how they deal with unaccompanied children in the library after school and are there any guidelines relating to this. Mary has been directed to contact the child’s parents and suggested that you need to consider staff and child safety. Also, as public libraries have more staff, guidelines that relate to public libraries may not relate to school community libraries. Angie will contact Jo and Sue to seek further clarification on this. Tracey tabled letter from DECD sent to Principals. Attached. Angie asked how Bernie is going with this history project as Tailem Bend are interested in a similar project. Mary provided an update on the project and noted that Meeting closed 11.30am Next meeting Wednesday 23 August, 10.00am @ Meningie Action By who

Send updated Forward Plan to group Sheridan

Create e-mail database for easy dissemination of information. Sheridan with input

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Quotes for signage Sheridan

Quotes for combined promotional material Sheridan

Email E-smart vision statement information to group Angie

Clarification on unaccompanied children in the library after school Angie


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(4) YOUTH PROGRAMS OPAL program ceases on June 30, after five years of activity in the Council. Key achievements of the program include:

Engaging with over 3000 participants in the program Attendance at over 90 events Partnering with over 50 organisations Involvement in 16 infrastructure projects

OPAL farewell events have been run in Tailem Bend, Tintinara and Meningie.

(5) ARTS & CULTURE 5.1 Creating Coonalpyn- Art Animate award presentation to be held on Tuesday 20th June in Canberra. Overall Award for excellence will also be announced the same day. 5.3 Mosaics Project- The Coonalpyn mosaics group are working steadily on the final two panels of the design. Council is in the process of selecting a contractor to build and install the preformed concrete wall for the mosaics. 5.3 Hospital Mural Project The mural is now complete. It is a strong contemporary mural that translated children’s ideas and commentary about their Tailem Bend Community, their hospital and rural environment. Further independent and related works were installed at the Community Centre, Council Chambers and the Primary School. All works are designed to last a minimum of 10 years and involved children in the making of each site work. This is a child friendly Art project for health, wellbeing, knowledge using creative development with the rural community.


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5.4 Tintinara Arts Group Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16th May 2017 6:30pm

Present:

Di Miell, Patsy Crabb, Jacki Cunningham, Jeff Arthur, Faith Coleman, Denise

Richardson, Col Cavanagh, Gail Traeger, Lisa Fatchen, Deanna Dunbar, Ali

Vowles, Julie Barry, Di Gordon, Susie Ifould, Nat Traeger

Next meeting:

Wednesday 28th June 5:30pm

1. Welcome

2. Round table introductions and groups represented

3. Meeting Guidelines & Etiquette

4. Tintinara Arts Group Objectives

Discussion about the role of the arts group. Tintinara currently has a Hall committee and Tinti Under the Stars committee which organizes performances and events for the community. Patsy said recent performances staged through Shows on the Road have been very successful. That structure is currently working well and the arts group would likely be linked to the development of public art in Tintinara. Ideas discussed included sites for public art, developing a cohesive plan for public art in Tintinara, opportunities for interactive artwork, art embedded into the Tintinara Nature Play Space (although this is a large project in itself and best viewed separately) 5. Upcoming Projects (See attachments) Hope Street Mural (in partnership with SA Health and Country Arts SA)-Nat. Long Story Short (Coorong Suicide Prevention Network)-Susie Tailem Bend Hospital Mural (Tailem Bend Community Centre)-Susie


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6. Project Development and Funding-How it all works Public art can be by commission-ie selecting an artist to develop a work for a particular site or through a community arts and cultural development process where by the artist works with the community through consultation to develop a concept and design for a work at a particular site, then involves the community in the fabrication and installation of the work, up-skilling the community in the process. Developing partnerships are an important part of the process. Community Arts projects offer the opportunity for people to creative expression and skills development in a wide range of areas. Projects can be tailored to meet the needs and interests of different groups within the community. Projects need to outlined in a brief (ie. Site and arts practice identified) then matched with an artist/artist team before seeking funding. Sponsorship or partner funding may also be sought. Coorong District Council arts staff can advise and assist in this process. Generally, funding bodies expect that there will be an applicant contribution to the project. The arts group could start identifying locations for public art works prior to the next meeting. 7. Next Meeting: Wednesday 28 June, 5:30 pm-Chairperson and minute-taker

required.

8. ‘Magic of Music Hall’- opened on the 5th of May as part of the state wide History Month celebrations. The exhibition resulted in a successful community participation, visitation and as a promotion for the upcoming annual Music Hall performance in August. The exhibition transports visitors through its 35 years of rich musical time-lines of costumes, photos and talent that lies within the Music Hall community. Exhibition concludes 14th of July.

9. ‘Our Mob’- a touring Country Arts exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander

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(7) COMMUNITY HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, ENVRONMENTAL & ANIMAL

PROGRAMS 7.1 Tintinara Community Men’s Shed Newsletter

Hi All, We’ve decided to send out a newsletter this month although we haven’t had a meeting. It didn’t seem much point as there isn’t a great deal to discuss The past couple of months have been quite busy, particularly with the Garden Beds. The order of 12 from the Naracoorte School has been finished and we now have 8 or 9 as a result of the Lions Auction Day, it really is fantastic, as income from the beds has allowed us to keep moving on with the Shed’s extension. And speaking of the Shed Extensions, they really are moving along well now. It was a real lift to finally get the Septic Tank buried and all the pipes in place. I must say though, I’m rather tired of picking rocks! But the area certainly does look good, all tidied up. Many, many thanks to Jim , Michael & Binita----for the use of their Back hoe and roller, Stu for his loader, and Geoff who seems to come up with all sorts of machinery when, and as it is needed. Since our last newsletter, the front door has been installed, the floor finished and sanded the toilet walls have arrived and the closing in of the sheds end is well on the way. I’m a bit worried though. As fast as we build the extensions, Jim, Terry and Co are removing the original corrugated iron shed wall. It is however all progress, as we endeavour to find enough rollable galvanized iron Speaking of Galv. Iron, we have a Hay shed to dismantle with some really new looking Galv Iron. We may need it to replace the cladding on the original shed the way the garden beds are going. WE also have to dismantle the Sun Shades at the bowling green (school Side). There will be 40 short 6 ft lengths of 1inch pipe and 8 foot Galv iron, so it will be worth getting. Many thanks to the Bowling Club, We really are the Kings of recycling! I’m very impressed with Malc’s rocking horse. I sit there and dream of the completion of the extensions so I can tackle some woodworking projects that I have had lined up for a couple of years. WE will get there. I think we can actually see an end, and I know that the work will be worth it. WE have the disc Golf Tournament this weekend and the area has been mown and it all looks good. Baskets have been shifted, new signs up and it is looking as we originally thought that it would. Good to see Frank back on deck after a stay in hospital, and also Charlie. I am still waiting to see how Charlie gets on with one bent leg and one straight one! Graham is now back on deck and it’s good to see him at lunch times.


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We hope Kimandra is feeling better soon and that we see her back in the Shed. So, it’s all good


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7.2 Meningie Dry Area Survey for the Dry Area has closed. Advisory Group met on Wednesday July 14 to discuss key findings from the survey. An evaluation report based on community engagement will be presented at the July Council meeting.

(9) INDIGENOUS INTERACTION/PROGRAMS 9.1 Sista Girl-State Theatre Company performance held at Tailem Bend Town Hall, Friday 26th May-attended by 60 people. A good performance attended by public and students from Coomandook Area School. Followed by Q & A session afterwards. 9.2 Blackscreen- A Country Arts SA event held at Tailem Bend Town Hall on Friday June 2nd. Evening commenced with soups and damper-catering by Little Local Co. Uncle Moogy and Tal-kin-jeri dancers welcomed the audience to Ngarrindjeri country. This was followed by a screening of Indigenous films including 2 local films. This was a regional Reconciliation event supported by Coorong District Council, Rural City of Murray Bridge and Hepatitis SA. 9.3 Aboriginal Diggers Residency No.2 –There will be an information and community consultation session held Wednesday 21st June at Raukkan with resident playwright, Glenn Shae and creative producer, Lee-Ann Buckskin. This second residency will centre around the development of a script for a theatre production based on the life of Ngarrindjeri Digger, Roland Carter. Skill development workshops will be held for community in the disciplines of writing and acting. The outcome of the residency will be a script reading on ANZAC 2018. 9.4 Silk painting workshops will be held in Raukkan for the July school holidays program. The outcomes will be exhibited in the Alexandrina Council exhibition, Drawing on Country in November at South Coast Regional Art Centre. Thanks to the Tintinara Men’s Shed for making the frames.

9.5 NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony to be held on Wednesday 5 July at the Meningie Info Hub, followed by morning tea at Meningie Community Health Centre. There will be performances by Rita & Michael Lindsay and Rritjarukar (Willy Wagtails). The theme for this years NAIDOC Week is “Our languages matter”. There will also be events held at Raukkan on Thursday 6 July from 10am.

(10) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, COMMUNICATION 10.1 Positive feedback to the Anna & the Council staff that helped at this years Volunteer Event

(Peter Goers, Adelaide) "Congrats to u n your team.....I was very impressed by the council staff working so hard n well for the volunteers and your own exceptional organisation. I do lots of these events and they are never as well planned and organised. Bravo!"


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10.2 Positive feedback regarding the Coonalpyn Silo Project (Halina Kiryk, Adelaide SA) "We visited and saw the silos. Great work done by the artist, wonderful tourist attraction. And, the cafe opposite the silos make the BEST steak sandwiches. Yummy. Also very tasty pancakes and waffles further down the road. Perhaps more silos throughout the state could be painted."

10.3 Positive feedback regarding the Creating Coonalpyn award (Samantha Kennedy, Head of Government & Innovation)

“Dear Nat, Congratulations on winning; South Australia's Coorong District Council for its Creating Coonalpyn project in the Arts Animates—excellence in the capacity building and innovation category. It was an honour to meet with you and hear about South Australia's Coorong District Council for its Creating Coonalpyn project in the Arts Animates—excellence project. We were impressed with the identification and execution of using art and culture to deliver a range of strategic, economic and social outcomes for the wider community. The rejuvenation of tourism and small business in a predominantly agricultural area is an indicator of how innovation has successfully impacted a community. Well done on a truly stunning artistic venture. I look forward to celebrating your achievement back in Canberra on 20 June and wish you all the best for the 2017 National Award for Excellence in Local Government.”


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10.4 Letter addressed to Tracey Strugnell from Hon Zoe Bettison MP


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10.5 Letter addressed to Nat Traeger regarding the success and awards that Creating Coonalpyn has won (Jack Snelling M.P.)


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10.6 Positive feedback from Kristina Martin tanking the Coorong Council for sponsorship of the Flerieu Campdraft (Kristina Martin, SA)


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10.7 Letter of recognition congratulating Council for the Creating Coonalpyn project and the National Local Government Award (Jack Snelling MP, Minister for the Arts)

10.8 Positive feedback in regards to the new website (Don Watts, Murray Bridge)

“As a regular reader of (your) Council activities, I admire your revamped web page. I love change, especially when it is a major improvement. Your Council is a leader in innovative ideas - I visit your arts projects across the district regularly. Well done to everyone involved.”

10.9 Positive feedback in regards to OPAL Network Training Session (Fraser Keegan, Adelaide SA)

“Hi Nat and Sheridan, Just want to say thanks for having me earlier in the week for the OPAL Network training session, as always, I feel very welcome when I visit, and take great joy in catching up with you both and chatting about all that you are doing in your community. I left feeling inspired and with admiration for how you spoke about your community and your commitment to supporting improved health and wellbeing - and all your Stragies to achieve it! Love the Art retreat concept at Coonalpyn. I hope the session was valuable to you , if you have any feedback on what I presented and how it can be improved, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know you didn't get the 'full show' but hope it was sufficient for your needs. As discussed, if you think it would be of value for me to re-visit before the end of the June and work with others in your Council let me know and we can book something in. Thanks again - take care.”


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3. TINTINARA COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED NEWSLETTER 14 JUNE 2017 Hi All, Not long since the last newsletter, so this one will be shorter. The Committee decided to join the SA Men’s Shed Association when it starts. Geoff has volunteered to attend the first AGM at Elizabeth on June 24th. We probably need to join the SA Shed, but I sure hope the whole organization does not get too top heavy. The National Conference is at the Gold Coast in Sept. Geoff is also hoping to attend that. (Might have to stoke up that new car) The extensions are moving along well now. The window above the door has been replaced and locks on all the doors, so it’s now lockable. Well done to Geoff on those locks. I saw them all in pieces on the table, and wasn’t sure that we would see them work again. Replacing the last of the roofing iron is on the go. The boys were cutting new galv iron to length recently for the job. Definitely the news of the month is that Chris Johnson(Mt Boothby Pastoral Co.) called in and will be donating the wall lining for the West and North Walls, in the new kitchen area. This is a very substantial donation, for which we are extremely grateful. We can now go ahead with the kitchen area as we finish off the Shed instead of waiting for finances (grants etc) WOW! The Committee decided to have a go at making 1000 wooden blocks. Frank’s nephew has offered a couple of days help for Geoff with the windows and the toilet walls. Might be a few weeks away and we will need a few volunteer gofers when this takes place. It was disappointing to hear that the Tintinara Development Group has decided to call it a day. Tintinara will definitely be the loser, as they were the movers and shakers of a number of significant developments that happened around Tinty. Tintinara Development Group was the instigator and group behind the formation of our Tintinara Community Men’s Shed. The Committee decided that the Shed will liaise with the school in organizing Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. We have to keep remembering that the Shed is not a Service Club, but these are two days that we think we can handle. You wouldn’t believe it , but both of our Milwaukee drills have stuffed up. Both have been repaired on warranty (phew.) Apparently they had been dropped on their nose! So please be careful with the drills as there are no more warranty claims. The Charger also decided it had had a enough, so 2 new batteries with a charger thrown in is on the way.


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Our finances are in good order, but as the extensions near completion the coffers are starting to empty out. I find it exhilarating to see how far the Shed has come without entering financial hardship. While on finance, please note that Subs are now due. I know we have members who don’t attend the Shed, so please, to those people, join up again and keep supporting the Shed. Another year should see the building near completion. Terry is to be our delegate on the Lake Indawarra Committee. Thanks Terry. Sorry to hear that Herb has had another health set back, so hope you feel better soon Herb. Good to see Swiggy back on deck with a new knee. Well done… now don’t forget to do the exercises! Well that’s about all for June, so, until next time Doug Sec. T.C.M.S. (Doug and Melody will be away for a couple of month we wish them a safe and happy holiday)

Nat Traeger DIRECTOR COMMUNITY & CORPORATE


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May / June 2017

INFRASTRUCTURE & ASSETS

Information items

1. ‘IN THE FIELD’ WORKS REPORT

Rural Roads Update PATCHING Settlers Road, Meningie – School bus route

Richardson Road, Culburra

Sugarloaf Road, Tintinara – School bus route

Lucas Road, Tintinara

KERB & GUTTER

Manning Street, Tailem Bend - completed

RESHEETING

COMPLETED

Marks Point Road, Narrung

Coorong Seven Mile Road, Meningie

Pangarinda Road, Wellington East

IN PROGRESS

Lomandra Road, Tailem Bend

Coalfield Road (1 & 2), Tailem Bend

MAINTENANCE

Murray Coorong Trail – Mowantjie Willawaur Reserve

Manning Street, Tailem Bend – Footpath reinstatement – in progress


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TREE TRIMMING

Netherton Road, Peake

Frost Road, Yumali

Gordon Road, Yumali

Boothby Road, Salt Creek

Sugarloaf Road, Tintinara

Pink Road, Tintinara

Westbrook Road, Tailem Bend

Peregrine Way, Tailem Bend

*Tree trimming is complete for 2017

Photo 1: Pangarinda Road resheet


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Photo 2: Lamandra Road resheet


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Walking trail Wellington East


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The information below highlights the roads graded and the kilometres of grading

undertaken within the Coorong District Council from the 12 May 2017 to 5 June

2017.

Total kilometres graded is 246.9km

Road Name KM Road Name KM

Anderson 2 Karralta 2

Attrill 1 Kowald 5.5

Blackett 3 Martin 12

Boothby 9 Moonee Hills 17.5

Boundary 7 Naranga 11

Chapman 3 Obst 2

Coalfield 20.5 Orlands 9

Cold and Wet 13 Perkindoo 2

Cookes Plains 7 Pink 14.5

Elwomple 10 Race Course 4

Field 13.5 Richardson 2

Gardner 4 Seven Mile 7.5

Goodale 6 Substation 2

Gypsum 5.7 Symonds 5

Hannah Well 5 Westbrook 18

Hender 3 Wilson 4

Ifould 3 Yarindale 11.2

Johncock 2


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Community Facilities Update The Community Facilities team’s role is to keep our parks and gardens around the council area looking fantastic and helping the community where they can to improve

facilities and ensure Council assets are in great condition.

This month’s activity report for Community Facilities is:

Wide spread mowing across the district, parks, streets and verges

Herbicide application across the district by staff and contractors

Tree pruning across the district

Treated water irrigation system upgrades

WWTP maintenance

Various building maintenance

Footpath construction Tailem Bend

Cemetery maintenance

CWMS system repair Meningie

Department of Health CWMS inspections

Tailem Bend roundabout beautification

Road construction Wellington East

Stump grinding

Irrigation maintenance/ repair

Pangarinda toilet block construction

CWMS maintenance

Meningie cemetery columbarium construction

Illegal dumping

Coonalpyn Silo Instagram picture frame installation

Asbestos inspections various sites

Tailem Bend Hall salt damp treatment

Burial at Meningie

Wellington East and Peake water schemes maintenance

Oval maintenance

Irrigation install Hunter park

Tailem Bend arts support

Hunter park irrigation and parking barrier installation

Kerb and gutter maintenance

Waste transfer station maintenance

Community event support Coonalpyn


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Last months park was Avenue of Honour Tailem Bend

This is the Coorong’s newest park, with lawn sections and trees planted just 12 months ago. Each of the 12 Claret Ash trees represents a local serviceman who did not return from WW1. The Claret Ash was chosen because it is on South Australia’s heritage icon list, the cultivar being first discovered in South Australia in 1910 in the Mt Lofty ranges. This avenue is to be listed on the National Register of Avenues of Honour and will become an attraction in its own rite to people who seek out these living memorials to those who gave their lives for their country. Future plans include a partnership with the community to place memorial plaques at each tree for the serviceman they represent. The Avenue of Honour is a linear park connecting the Rotunda to the Railway station, RSL monument and the Willow street precinct, tailor made for a stroll and some contemplation of the Nation’s history.

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Other Infrastructure & Assets updates

Meningie Columbarium Wall

Work has commenced on the new

Columbarium Wall at Meningie

Cemetery.

The footings and pathway are in, and

construction of the brick work has

commenced.

Pangarinda Toilet

The building slab and septic tank are

installed. Water is connected.

The physical erection of the building is

anticipated to be completed by the

end of the month.

Meningie Stormwater The contractors will be mobilising and

setting up their works compound during

the course of the next couple of weeks,

with physical construction set to

commence on 3 July. Variable Message

Display Boards have been installed to

give advance warning of the works.


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Documents

INFORMATION DOCUMENT - Coorong District Council DOCUMENT . 27 June 2017 . Department Commencing ... the safe use of the underwater seal deterrents in frightening seals. ... mbe r of