Committed to a sustainable future
Renmark Paringa Council 2018/19 Annual Report
PARKS ANDÂ GARDENS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
HEALTH AND FITNESS
ASSET
MANAGEMENT
SPORTING FIELDS
SENIOR CITIZENS
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
STREET LIGHTING
COMMUNICATIONS
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
FOOTPATHS
CEMETERY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FREE COMMUNITY WIFI
LIBRARY
ROADS
IMMUNISATIONS
SWIMMING POOL
PLANNING AND BUILDING HEALTH AND WELL BEING PREVENTION
BUSHFIRE
CARAVAN AND MOTORHOME FACILITIES
RISK MANAGEMENT
FOOD INSPECTIONS
COMMUNITY GRANTS
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT COMPUTING CLASSES
STORM WATER RECYCLING
ENVIRONMENT
VOLUNTEERS CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY
RECREATION CENTRE
MOSQUITO CONTROL
TOURISM
SKATE PARK
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
CONTROL OF PUBLIC INSURANCES FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Annual Report 2018/19 Annual Report 2018/19
Contents
Mayor's Report
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Chief Executive Officer's Report
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Elected Member Information
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Training and Developmentduring 2018/19 for Elected Members
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Elected Member Allowances 2018/19
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COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING Community Development – General
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Awards and Recognition
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Youth Engagement and Support
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Grants and Support Funding
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Chaffey Community Centre
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Communications and Engagement
30
Darnley Taylor Park
31
Health 32 Library 33 STARCLUB Community Development
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Volunteer Development and Volunteer Hub
38
Total Volunteers Hours
39
A VIBRANT ECONOMY Visitor Information Centre
42
Tourism and Events Committee
43
RivaFest 44 Visitor Numbers
46
Jane Eliza Masterplan
48
Driverless Bus
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Annual Report 2018/19
Contents
A SUSTAINABLE REGION Major Projects
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Planning and Building
56
Regulatory Services
57
Waste Transfer Station
58
Environmental Sustainability
59
A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE Local Government Electionsand Pitch In
68
Community Satisfaction Survey
69
Information, Communications and Technology Strategy
70
Rates 71 Financial Performance
72
Human Resources and Risk Management
73
Decision Making Structure
74
Other Committees
75
Elected Member Committee Membership 2018–2019
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Elected Member Committee Membership 2018
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Compliance Statement
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District Map
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Renmark Paringa General Information
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Compliance Statement
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APPENDICES Annual Financial Statements Murraylands and Riverland LGA Annual Report
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SPECIAL THANKS Photography supplied by staff and valued community member Grant Schwartzkopff
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Mayor's Report
As a tourism destination Renmark Paringa Council has always been known for its immaculate areas of open space. With the emergence of some unique tourism experiences and greater accommodation options the secret of our fantastic region is now well and truly out. Over the 2018/19 period the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre reached 39,212 visitations. Being the gateway to South Australia, Council takes the role of being Ambassador for the State seriously and aims to present the town in the best possible way, not only through immaculate open space areas but also in the many community events which are delivered and supported. This not only makes us an attractive destination of choice but ensures a sense of pride and place within the community. This year the Visitor Information Centre processed an impressive 133 event permits. Some of the more high profile events held in our region over the last year include: Mayor, Neil Martinson It is with great pleasure that I provide the forward to the Renmark Paringa Council Annual Report for 2018/2019, the thirteenth time I have been privileged to do so. I am proud of what my fellow Elected Members, Council Staff and I have achieved for our community over the past 12 months. Whilst there have been difficult times during my four terms as Mayor, I am certain that a strong and resilient Renmark Paringa Community will overcome any hurdles encountered along the way. Renmark Paringa Council strives to deliver highperforming and relevant services and it was pleasing to see 82% of the community rated Council’s performance as good or excellent in our Community Satisfaction Survey undertaken in 2018. Drought, electricity prices and waste levies aside, we have a highly satisfied community where standards are being achieved which exceeded the State and National average.
Annual Report 2018/19
— Rivafest 2019 — South Australian National Football League Country Championships — Adelaide Symphony Orchestra — 2018 Australian Country Hockey Championships I would like to acknowledge the recipients of our Australia Day awards. These admirable people and organisations have been recognised by the community and Council for the voluntary contribution they make to improve the lives of so many in our community.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD – HELEN CENKO OF RENMARK
COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD – RENMARK PARKRUN
Helen has been a significant contributor to the community
Renmark Parkrun is a free, timed, 5 km run/walk hosted by
over many years and is still very active in various voluntary
volunteers for the community at 8am every Saturday morning
roles. She is a Life Member of the Renmark Ladies Probus Club
on the lawns by the Renmark Visitor Centre. Parkrun is a not-
where she has served 5 years as treasurer, 1 year as president
for-profit organisation first established in the United Kingdom
and 5 years as secretary. She has also been involved with
with events organised by local volunteers with support from
Meals on Wheels for 15 years, Renmark Paringa Ladies Hospital
Parkrun HQ. Initially launched in Renmark by Annette Aston,
Auxiliary for over 12 years (6 years as treasurer), tournament
it now has a band of dedicated volunteers taking on a variety
co-ordinator and life member of the Renmark Tintra Tennis Club,
of roles to ensure it takes place every single Saturday.
umpire, patron and life member of the Renmark Netball Club, Riverland Netball Umpires Association and a volunteer Tai Chi tutor. She is a member of Renmark Basketball Club, Renmark West Church, Renmark Senior Citizens Singing Group and Sing Australia Group with which she performs at various nursing homes and community events. Helen has been involved in many
Since the beginning, Renmark Parkrun has seen nearly 200 runs, some of these runs have been themed with participants encouraged to take part by dressing up. In the heat of summer and the frosts of winter there are always good numbers turning up to be active together.
other community organisations in addition to those already
Renmark Parkrun is not only a free and easy way for people of all
mentioned and is known by her fellow community members
fitness levels to be physically active; it is also a social occasion
to be the first to volunteer or lend a hand when needed.
with friends and family meeting and participating together.
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD – CELESTE NEWBERY OF RENMARK
COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD – MILTON AND JENNY CURTIS OF PARINGA
Celeste has been an active member of the Renmark Paringa
Milton and Jenny Curtis have together committed
community since she moved to the area over 5 years ago. She
over 40 years of their time to the local community
won the title of Renmark Rose Festival Ambassador in 2016 and
by volunteering for numerous community and
excelled in the role of promoting the festival and the region.
sporting groups in the Renmark Paringa area.
Following this, Celeste joined the Renmark Rose Festival Committee and has since become Chair of the Committee
Milton as president of the Lawns Bowling Club in Renmark
leading the Festival into its 25th Year in 2019. She continues
became involved in negotiations with the RSL when the Club
to be a strong role model to the budding ambassadors.
was up for sale and together with Jenny generously donated approximately 20 acres of land for the Club to use to grow
In February 2018, Celeste was a baton bearer for the Gold Cost
pumpkins and raise money to purchase the Lawns Bowling
Commonwealth Games Baton Bearer Event in Renmark. She
Club property. They provide machinery and donate many hours
took on this honorary role with the utmost pride and grace.
of their time to plant, manage and harvest the crop. Jenny has
Celeste is also active within the Country Music sector and
also spent many years volunteering her time to running the
joined the Riverland Country Music Festival Committee in 2017
kitchen within the Bowling Club for carnivals and club events.
where her passion for country music has been influential to the festival. Celeste volunteers her time not for recognition,
During the 1960s to the 1980s, Milton and Jenny ran
but to help her community become a better place to live in.
the Paringa Youth Club and Gymnasium where many local children attended gym classes free of charge. They were also involved in coaching and playing tennis at the Paringa Tennis Club for more than 30 years. Jenny is a life member of the Paringa Women in Agriculture and Business and for over 40 years served as a member of the Paringa CFS. Milton was an Elected Member of the District Council of Paringa from 1982 and then following amalgamation proceeded with the District Council of Renmark Paringa where he served until 2003. This totalled over 20 years of service to Local Government.
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Chief Executive Officer's Report
Council is currently focussed on delivering a number of big picture projects that will strengthen our community and drive economic growth. One of these projects is the Urban Design framework, which will see increased utilisation of the main wharf area as it becomes a vibrant, activated space for the whole community to enjoy. In 2018/19 Council allocated $3,884,000 to complete Stage 1A of the Urban Design Framework (UDF) and was fortunate to obtain significant external funding for this project; $548,000 through the State Government Places for People Program and $1,394,000 through the Federal Governments Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). This project, which we look forward to seeing come to fruition in 2020, uses our region’s strength of the beautiful Murray River to create an exciting destination for residents and visitors alike. In 2018/19 Council in partnership with Berri Barmera Council, the District Council of Loxton Waikerie and Regional Development Australia Murraylands and
We are investing in community assets to drive our local economy.
Riverland successfully obtained external funding through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) to deliver the Riverland Social Chief Executive Officer, Tony Siviour
Indicators Project. This project seeks to identify and provide evidence of key social issues in our region, giving local government and other agencies the tools to advocate on behalf of the community for investment in infrastructure, services and other programs to develop an economically sustainable, connected and healthy community. The health and well-being of our communities is important to all three Local Governments in the Riverland and by collaborating on a project such as this we aim to ensure better outcomes for the wider community.
Annual Report 2018/19
In February 2017 Council endorsed the 30 year Masterplan for the future development of the Jane Eliza Waterfront Estate. In 2018/19 Council commenced activating this Masterplan by awarding a long term lease to develop a 4.98mwh Solar Farm, a first on Local Government Land in South Australia. In addition Council was able to negotiate contribution to assist with funding a native vegetation offset area further providing sustainability outcomes for our community. Additional projects completed in 2018/19 included: — Master Plan for Darnley Taylor Park — LED Lighting installed at Renmark Tintra Tennis Club — Alan Coulter Recreation Centre Indoor Swimming Pool upgrades including: — Installation of new lining for the pool — Replacement of the roof structure — Improved access to the pool and — Installation of a dehumidifying air conditioning system — Completion of design and tendering of strategic freight route – Government Road I wish to take this opportunity to thank staff, Elected Members and volunteers for their support, hard work and dedication. Too often we don’t take the opportunity to pause and acknowledge the achievements made throughout the year. Providing an Annual Report gives the opportunity to reflect on and celebrate these achievements and look forward as we continue to build a vibrant, diverse and efficient community.
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Elected Member Information
Elected Members November 2014–November 2018 Cr Allan Maddocks, Cr Frank Turton, Cr David Sims, Cr Mark Chown, Cr Jack Gibb, Cr Maria Spano, CEO Tony Siviour, Mayor Neil Martinson, Deputy Mayor Peter Hunter, Cr Helen Slade
Elected Members November 2018–June 2019 Cr Sim-Singh Malhi, Cr David Sims, Cr Ben Townsend, Cr Henry Du Rieu, CEO Tony Siviour, Deputy Mayor Peter Hunter, Cr Maria Spano, Mayor Neil Martinson, Cr Margaret Howie, Cr Allan Maddocks
The full Council meeting meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month commencing at 7.00pm. All meetings are held in the Renmark Paringa Council Chambers and are open to the public. Annual Report 2018/19
SCHEDULE OF ATTENDANCE TO ORDINARY AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 JULY 2018 TO 30 JUNE 2019 ORDINARY MEETINGS
SPECIAL MEETINGS
Mayor Martinson
9
8
Cr Hunter
11
14
Cr Spano
11
15
Cr Maddocks
12
15
Cr Sims
12
13
Cr Singh-Malhi
6
3
Cr Du Rieu
8
8
Cr Townsend
8
5
Cr Howie
7
7
Cr Gibb
3
5
Cr Chown
3
6
Cr Slade
4
5
Cr Turton
4
6
TOTAL Meetings held: 27
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15
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Training and Development during 2018/19 for Elected Members
Name
Date
Details
Mayor N Martinson
23/7/18
LG (Rate Oversight) Amendment Bill 2018
25–26/10/18
LGA Annual Conference and AGM – LGA of SA
26/3/19
Media Training
12–13/4/19
LGA Conference & Ordinary General meeting – LGA of SA
23/7/18
LG (Rate Oversight) Amendment Bill 2018
25–26/10/18
LGA Annual Conference & Ordinary General Meeting – LGA of SA
10/5/19
Financial Management Training for Audit Committee members
16–19/6/19
2019 National General Assembly of LG in Canberra
23/7/18
LG (Rate Oversight) Amendment Bill 2018
26/3/19
Media Training
23/7/18
LG (Rate Oversight) Amendment Bill 2018
30–31/8/18
2018 Roads & Works Conference – LGA of SA
Cr M Howie
10/5/19
Financial Management Training for Audit Committee members
Cr M Chown
Nil
Cr H Slade
23/7/18
Cr Gibb
Nil
Cr F Turton
23/7/18
LG (Rate Oversight) Amendment Bill 2018
Mayor N Martinson
15/12/18
Mandatory training for newly Elected Members 2014/18
Deputy Mayor P Hunter
Cr M Spano
Cr A Maddocks
Deputy Mayor P Hunter Cr M Spano Cr A Maddocks Cr D Sims Cr H Du Rieu Cr Singh-Malhi Cr Townsend Cr M Howie
Annual Report 2018/19
LG (Rate Oversight) Amendment Bill 2018
— Introduction to Local Government — Legal Responsibilities — Council and Committee meetings — Financial Management
Elected Member Allowances 2018/19
GROUP 4 ANNUAL ALLOWANCES FOR 2018/19 WERE: Mayor
$39,600
Elected members are paid an allowance for
Allowances determined by the Remuneration
performing and discharging the functions
Tribunal are to be adjusted on the first,
and duties of their office in accordance with
second and third anniversary of the relevant
section 59 of the Local Government Act 1999.
periodic election to reflect changes in the
In accordance with section 76 of the Act, the Remuneration Tribunal determines the annual allowance for elected members. The
Deputy Mayor
$12,375 Councillors
$9,900
determination applies to all members of a Council in South Australia and is based on five council groupings. The Remuneration Tribunal has determined that the Renmark Paringa Council be allocated to Group 4.
Consumer Price Index. Council’s Elected Member Allowances and Support Policy sets out a comprehensive summary of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 and Regulations in respect to elected member allowances, expenses and provision of facilities, support and benefits. It also sets out the circumstances under which Council approves the reimbursement of additional expenses on a discretionary basis.
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Community Health and Wellbeing
Community Development – General
Enviro EDU Wildlife Show at Chaffey Community Centre Events and activities that enrich the well-being of the community and are inclusive are coordinated and promoted by Council’s Community Development Team. They ensure that a wide variety of these opportunities are developed to help our community build and learn new skills. Often, other teams (internally and externally) are engaged with to work in partnership delivering these events and activities.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES
— Virtual Reality, Augmentation Reality and 3D Crafts at the Library. — Amazing Aussies Animal Live Show with Enviro EDU at the Library and Chaffey Community Centre. — Christmas Craft activities at the Library. — Supported Adelaide Strikers Cricket Holiday program. — The Amazing Drumming Monkeys Live Performance at the Library. — Jumping castle at Renmark Easter Breakfast.
— The School Holiday Program is printed and circulated quarterly to all children who attend primary school in the Renmark Paringa
— Nature play craft at the Visitor Information Centre. — Geocaching activity at the Visitor Information Centre.
area, as well as to all Council locations, local businesses and accommodation providers.
— Art and craft activities and face painting at Council’s Australia Day celebrations.
— Nature play activities at Renmark Riverfront Markets. — Summer holidays photo competition. — Supported NAB AFL Auskick Clinic as part of the 2018 SA Country Football Championships. — A variety of robotics workshops and activities held at the Library throughout each school holidays. — NAIDOC Week painting and dreamtime story, pasta making, art with Jacqui Mason, floral arranging, bread making, SciWorld workshops and show, Greek Easter cooking and ANZAC biscuit making at Chaffey Community Centre.
Annual Report 2018/19
— Summer Reading Club at the Library. — Outdoor cinema. — Children’s University ‘Strawberry DNA’ activity at Chaffey Community Centre. — Art and craft activities at the Library each holidays.
ARTS Renmark Rose Festival Digital Photography Project The 2018 Renmark Rose Festival took a digital focus through a partnership with the festival committee, Council and Country Arts SA. The Renmark Rose Festival Digital Art Program presented 3 projects including ‘Beyond the Visible’, ‘Riverland Garden Stories’ and ‘Tintype Traveller Portrait’ project. ‘Beyond the Visible’ was an exhibition of infrared photographs by local photographers Chad Vigar and Michael Smart, who received mentoring by Adelaide-based photographer Sam Oster. U3A Riverland created short written pieces and poems responding to the work and the gardens. ‘Riverland Garden Stories’, a collection of short moving’The Mirrored Truth’ and ’Still’ from Renmark Rose Festival Digital Art Photography project
image pieces depicting three-minute stories written by the U3A writers and Riverland Youth Theatre member
INDIGENOUS
Pen O’Brien. It included a combination of video footage,
Reconciliation Week
conceptual responses to the stories to bring the films
Chaffey Theatre – Country Art SA coordinated their
together. They were screened during the Rose Festival.
time-lapse footage, still images and stop-motion
annual ‘Black Screen’ event that was held on 30 May and supported by Council. This longstanding partnership brings to the community the opportunity to view a variety of indigenous short films. Included in the program this year were ’We’re All Deadly’, ’Walking with Us’, ’Butterfish Mob’, ’More than Footy’, ’Umeewarra
The Tintype Traveller Portrait project captured local identities with vintage cameras and processed onsite in a caravan converted into a mobile dark room. Using large format cameras and techniques from the 1850s, the images were then printed onto tin.
Mission’, ’Many Hands’, ’Pedli Peklo – Nunga Rhythms’, ’It Hurts’, ’Just Be Yourself’, ’Freedom’ and ’Konya’. Mayor Neil Martinson officially welcomed all those
MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
attending and offered all to enjoy an indigenous
Harmony Day
supper supplied by Council during interval.
Renmark Paringa – Chaffey Community Centre together with Uniting SA Ethnic Link Services of
Harmony Day celebration
South Australia, collaborated and brought members of the Aged Multicultural Community and General Community together, on Thursday 21 March to celebrate Harmony Day 2019 under this year’s theme ’Coming Together – Reflections of Belonging’. The event brought all the Ethnic Link groups of the Riverland together to celebrate their ’Belonging’ and to showcase the Riverland’s spirit of all-inclusiveness and diversity that is present in our community. The program welcomed shared stories from guest speakers Tom Katsaras, ’Working with the Ethnic Community’, Jack Papageorgiou, ’Community Involvement’ and Albina Revill, ’Women’s Contribution to our Multicultural Society’. Entertainment and music was provided by the River Rock Dance Club and Estelle Revill who sang both in Italian and English.
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Awards and Recognition
RECOGNITION OF NEW CITIZENS During 2018/19, 16 people became Australia citizens in the Renmark Paringa Council area. Citizenship ceremonies for these community members were officiated by Mayor Neil Martinson at both Australia Day and at the Civic Centre throughout the year. Becoming an Australian citizen is a significant step for these people and Council is privileged to be a part of the ceremonies.
— Citizen of the Year was presented to Helen Cenko. Helen has been a huge contributor to the community over many years and is still very active in many voluntary roles including being a volunteer Tai Chi tutor and Sing Australia Riverland. — Young Citizen of the Year was presented to Celeste Newbery for her voluntary work in the community including her involvement in the Renmark Rose Festival.
AUSTRALIA DAY The 2019 Australia Day celebrations held at the Jarrett Memorial Gardens were attended by over 200 people. A free breakfast was served to the community followed by the awards presentation of Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year,
— Community Event of the Year was presented to Renmark Parkrun. Renmark Parkrun is held each week on a Saturday morning, is organised by local volunteers and encourages the local community and visitors to get outdoors and be active. — Community Services Award was presented to
Community Event of the Year and Community
Milton and Jenny Curtis for committing their
Services Award to local community members.
time to the local community by volunteering for many community and sporting groups in the Renmark Paringa area for over 40 years.
Award Winners with Mayor Martinson
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Youth Engagement and Support
RIVERLAND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Riverland Young Professionals is a collaboration between Renmark Paringa Council, Berri Barmera Council, District Council Loxton Waikerie and Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland. Networking events are held to provide opportunities for young professionals within our region to connect with others in similar positions and explore ways to integrate into the community. Events were held in Berri at the Berri Club September 2019 and Winkie at Bella Lavender in May. Council supported these regional events with promotion and looks forward to the continued partnership to see the initiative grow.
RENMARK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE (SRC) Council assisted the SRC in developing their goals for 2019 and held a leadership workshop in the Council Chambers. The workshop was attended by 40 students and was facilitated by Council’s Community Development Team using a community engagement technique called ‘World Café’. This technique encourages participants to develop ideas themselves and work collectively as a group. The SRC commented
Community Development Team and Mayor Martinson with presenter Heath Black
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Heath Black, former AFL player who regularly presents to audiences regarding his mental health journey presented to an audience of over 80 people at the Renmark Club on Thursday 6 June. The presentation was an opportunity for community members to hear from a high profile celebrity discussing mental health and provide a platform to discuss mental health in an open forum.
positively on the workshop and Council is hoping to
Feedback from attendees was extremely positive
run this workshop again with the SRC early in 2020.
and the Community Development Team will seek to coordinate more programs which allow
BLUE LIGHT DISCOS
community to feel comfortable enough to speak about mental health in the future.
Regular meetings with the Riverland Blue Light Committee and Council staff since September 2013 have highlighted a link between the aims and objectives of both organisations, and have resulted in the organising of many discos and working together to build youth leadership capacity in the Renmark Paringa Council area.
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Grants and Support Funding COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDING 2018/19
Applicant
Project Name and Description
Renmark Garden Club
Purchase of marquee for Mad Hatters Tea Party event being held on 30 September 2018, to assist with promoting the Garden Club to the community. The marquee will also be used at further functions and community events.
Sing Australia Riverland
Equipment purchase - lockable cover for the group's piano, pull up banner, specialised cases and Sing Australia singing books.
Renmark Small Bore Rifle Club
Erection of safety baffles at Small Bore Rifle Club.
Approved Funding $996.95
$1,607
$6,847.50
2018/19 Grant recipients
In total, Council funded $9,451.45 in Community Development Grants with total project costs exceeding $31,000.
Annual Report 2018/19
Applicant
Project Description
Approved Funding
Riverland Wine & Food Festival
Bus transport for 2018 Riverland Wine & Food Festival.
$2,500
Foodbank Riverland
To assist with costs involved in running the Foodbank Riverland program and help with the supply of food to those in need in the Riverland region.
$5,000
Renmark Lions Club
Maintenance of allocated area at Renmark Town Cemetery and maintenance of Renmark Welcome Wall Garden.
$2,500
Renmark Rotary Club
Maintenance of the Renmark Cemetery Garden.
$1,000
Renmark Tintra Lawn Tennis Club
Maintenance of tennis courts.
$1,500
Renmark Lutheran Church
Renmark Easter Breakfast.
$1,000
Renmark High School
School Awards.
$100 per school
St Joseph’s School Renmark Renmark Primary School Renmark West Primary School Renmark North Primary School Country Arts SA (Chaffey Theatre)
25th Anniversary Program.
$15,000
SANFL
2018 SA Country Championships.
$10,000
Riverland Hockey Association
2018 Australian Hockey Championships.
$2,500
Carols in the Garden
Costs associated with preparation and running of event.
$2,000
Chaffey Theatre – Country Arts SA
Ambassador Program sponsor and Black Screen – Reconciliation Week catering.
$2,600
Chaplaincy Renmark High School
Chaplaincy Program at Renmark High School, Renmark Primary School and Renmark North Primary School.
$5,000
Christmas Party for Special Children
Supporting children from the region suffering from one or more of the following – life threatening illness, physical and intellectual impairment, domestic violence, or living in underprivileged circumstances to attend the Christmas Party at the Adelaide Zoo.
National Trust SA Renmark Branch Olivewood
To further promote and advertise Olivewood and advance marketing methods to improve the understanding of Olivewood. Using brochures, website, social media and develop other marketing methods to attract future visitors.
Renmark Christmas Celebration Committee
Entertainment, insurance, advertising of 2018 Renmark Christmas Festival and Fireworks.
$440
$2,000
$4,000 and in-kind support (bins, power, irrigation marking, road closures)
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Grants and Support Funding COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDING 2018/19
Applicant
Project Description
Approved Funding
Renmark Neighbourhood Watch
Printing of quarterly newsletters.
Renmark Rocks On
Advertising and promotion of free community event to the local and wider communities. Substantial radio, television and print media campaign.
Renmark Rose Festival Committee
Logistical, marketing and material support for 2018 Rose Festival (24th year).
$4,000 and in-kind support
Renmark Sub Branch RSL
Conduct ex-service memorial events in 18/19 including ANZAC Day Dawn Service, march and mid-morning ceremony, Remembrance Day, Ceremony and Institute Tea and Coffee, improve and maintain Institute and Cross of Sacrifice Memorials.
$1,500 and in-kind support
Riverland Brass
General running of the band, maintenance of the hall, rates, insurances.
$1,250
Riverland Youth Theatre
Annual rent of Renmark Institute and general maintenance.
$5,000
Uniting Church Parish Renmark
Emergency relief funding and non perishable food to needy and homeless people.
$1,000
Riverland Softball Association
State Junior Softball Carnival.
$500
Riverland Dinghy Club
Production of 2019 Summer Edition of Dinghy Derby booklet & 10th anniversary of championship series.
$750
$800 $2,000 and in-kind support (road closure, supply of bins, marking of irrigation, supply of electricity)
Riverland Field Days
$20,000
In total, Council funded $94,340 in Community Support Funding.
YOUTH GRANTS Applicant
Event Attended
Funding Amount
Bailey White
U12 State Football Carnival, Canberra, ACT.
$200
Christina Glekas
State Country Women’s Hockey Championships, Berri.
$100
Evan McAllister
School Sport Australia 12 Years and Under Softball Championships, Canberra, ACT.
$200
Jack Duffin
School Sport Australia Swimming Championship, Hobart, TAS.
$200
Maiya Rice
Under 15 SA Basketball Team, Melbourne, VIC.
$200
Nicoletta Pavlomanolakos
Under 15 Girls Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup, Fiji.
$400
Parris Drakopoulos
State U16 Girls Futsal Team, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
$400
Renmark Scout Group
25th Australian Scouts Jamboree, The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend.
$300
In total, Council funded $2,000 in Youth Grants that was able to assist applicants and their families with costs associated with their attendance at their event
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Chaffey Community Centre
The Chaffey Community Centre is a welcoming community hub with meeting rooms, public space and a community teaching kitchen. The Centre provides a place for service providers to meet with clients and for the general community to engage via a range of activities. This promotes connection, interaction, learning and community participation for locals from all walks of life fulfilling Renmark Paringa Council’s priority of promoting an active and engaged community which is supported by services and facilities enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
VOLUNTEERING AT THE CCC
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING OPTIONS
Chaffey Community Centre Volunteers contributed 1,605 hours to the Centre which is equivalent to $44,105.77 in community benefit. The volunteers work in reception offering and gaining clerical experience, assisting with various events and programs and gaining skills while contributing to Centre activities. In the past year two of the volunteers transitioned to full time work and further tertiary education. In particular the accountancy field and who will provide the Volunteer Tax Help program on behalf of the ATO.
The Centre delivers alternative learning options through continuing and newly formed partnerships thus providing life long learning opportunities to the community. These include;
REFERRAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY The Chaffey Community Centre continues its function as a referral service to members of our community. The Centre continues to attract bookings with Riverland, Regional and Adelaide City service providers. These organisations provide referral services, programs and training opportunities to members of our community, including the following areas; the multicultural community, people with disabilities, legal, advocacy, citizenship, immigration, employment and counselling. Service provider agencies include:
— Tafe SA — U3A — Intelligent Wellbeing — Job Prospects — Sureway Skills Training — Volunteering SA & NT — South Australian St Johns — Flour n Spice
— AC Care (Mt Gambier and Riverland) — Do Terra Training — Adelaide University — Port Elliot Wellness Centre — Jacqui Mason – Carers SA — CORES Workshop — NDIA (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
COMMUNITY USE AND COMMUNITY LEARNING
— MOBO Group
The Centre supports community learning and offers both in-house workshops and fosters locals to use the Centre for the delivery of their own workshops and the development of small home based business enterprise. Such as:
— Relationships Australia
— Jacqui Mason Art
— Community Bridging Services
— Kim Coombes – Papercraft
— Migrant Resource Australia
— Do Terra Demonstrations
— Family Drug Support — Conference Unit – Youth Court
A number of community groups and individuals use the Centre to deliver programs and activities these include:
— JBS & G Adelaide
— Christadelphians Ecclessia Inc
— Job Prospects — Wise Employment
— Alcoholics Anonymous — Dried Fruit Association — Breast Feeding Association, Riverland — Multicultural Forum Inc Meetings — Electranet Consultation — Adelaide University – B Informed — Flinders University
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Programs/Events at the Chaffey Community Centre
6,238
The Chaffey Community Centre delivers
TOTAL CENTRE ATTENDANCE IN 2018/19
1,819
1,416
attended workshops/
attended community
computer, photography,
organised events
community based programs for alternative learning to the community with the following being delivered for the year.
COMPUTING / IT SESSIONS Tech Help – One on One Session were offered to community members.
self development, language and literacy session
1,383
1,038
visitors and general
Renmark Paringa
enquiries to the CCC
residents met with service providers over 299 visits
283
1,605
visits by
hours volunteering
volunteers
time at the CCC
Floral Art Class
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Jacqui Mason Art Class
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS July 18 — Week 1 – Naidoc Week Activity – Story Telling — Week 2 – Cooking Pasta and Sauce together with a Shared Lunch
U3A — Creative Writing — Mahjong — Chess & Board Games
October 18 — Week 1 – Jacqui Mason Art — Week 2 – Floral Art with Helen Slade January 19 — Bread Making Easy as 1, 2, 3
Cooking Classes
— Sci World – Space Colonies Workshop — Sci World – Science Magic Show April 19 — Week 1 – Easter Baking and Hand Dyed Eggs — Week 1 – Enviro Edu – Native Critter of the Murray Darling Basin — Week 2 – Anzac Biscuit Baking Activity — Week 2 – Children’s University – The Importance of DNA — Week 2 – Children's University Activities
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Programs/Events at the Chaffey Community Centre
COOKING CLASSES — Bread Making Demonstrations — Mindful Baking – Basic Artisan Bread — Artisan Bread – Grains & Soakers — Artisan Bread – Sweet Breads (Tsourekia) — AC Care “Food 4 Thought” — CWA – Scone Making Demonstration — Lifestyle Group – Italian Cooking — Plant Based Cooking
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY The Chaffey Community Centre supported Dr Sara Javenparast from Flinders University with a research project on healthcare for members of our CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities. Members of the CALD community shared experiences and insights into healthcare in the region. The research project will aid in understanding barriers which exist for older people from CALD backgrounds, accessing health, aged care and community services. This will highlight the need for the adequate provision of culturally sensitive services. U3A
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CHAFFEY COMMUNITY CENTRE SURVEY AND ENGAGEMENT
TAX HELP The Centre hosts Tax Help a free and confidential service
Chaffey Community Centre staff developed a survey and
delivered by ATO-trained and accredited community
consulted with the community. Information was gathered
volunteers for community members who are on a income
via a online survey and actively engaging with community
of up to $60 000. This free and confidential service helps
at public places in Renmark Square, Renmark Post Office
community members complete their tax returns online.
and the April Markets. The purpose of the engagement was to better understand the needs and wants of the community and to build a data base of community tutors.
AC CARE
The feedback received will be used as a building
The Centre collaborated with Community Services
block to further develop programs, identify gaps to
of AC Care, Mt Gambier to deliver Adult Community
engage community tutors and develop a calendar of
Education sessions in the Riverland. The program
programs building on the concept of the Centre being
“Food 4 Thought” was delivered twice with both tutor
a community hub – a place for all the community.
and participants working together to identifying skills and recipes they wished to learn. Concepts such
RIVERLAND CHRISTMAS APPEAL
as food safety and storage, understanding cooking techniques and budget cooking were covered.
The Chaffey Community Centre hosted the 2018 Christmas Appeal in conjunction with the Combined Churches of Renmark. Volunteers received registrations in November and distributed food hampers and toys to 76 families in the Renmark district just in time for Christmas.
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Communications and Engagement
Renmark Paringa Council
3,738 likes!
477
followers
297
followers
Discover Renmark Paringa
4,756 likes!
Renmark Paringa Landcare
590 likes!
Riverland STARCLUB
38 likes!
Murray Pioneer
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Strong and positive coverage in Murray Pioneer Newspaper on a weekly basis
Council eNewsletter 1,167 subscribers STARCLUB eNewsletter 393 subscribers
YouTube videos ‘Renmark Paringa Council’ focusing on our community and ‘Renmark Paringa – experience it’ focusing on tourism
Darnley Taylor Park
The Darnley Taylor Park Master Plan project was initiated as an Annual Business Plan (ABP) Project in the 2017/18 Financial year and was carried over as an ABP Project in the 2018/19 Financial Year. The project was awarded to Jensen PLUS in line with Council’s procurement policy and given their relationship with Council on other various projects such a the Urban Design Framework had a good understanding of the Renmark Paringa Community. The Master Plan was developed using extensive
Darnley Taylor Park Master Plan
community consultation and saw the formation of the Darnley Taylor Community Advisory Committee. The committee presented ideas which were
The ‘redevelopment’ stage consists of
compiled into an initial meeting notes document
the following elements ($2 million);
that was provided to Council and was used by Jensen PLUS in the development of a Master Plan. Along with the Community Advisory Committee, an online survey was developed to engage with the wider community from 1 November 2018 through to 1 January 2019. This survey collected 215 responses and asked a series of questions to determine what the community was seeking to have implemented at the Darnley Taylor
— Iconic Play Space – In The Trees’ themed play space for all ages and abilities to include an ‘eagle’s nest’, tree houses with connecting net bridge, accessible swings and spinners, dancing snake, funnel web, nature play elements, new shade tree and amenity planting. — Visitor Hub – To include new DDA (Disability
Park site. An overriding theme which came through
Discrimination Act) compliant toilet, shade
the survey results was to have a space for youth of all
tree planting, heritage and wayfinding signage,
ages which would encourage recreational activity.
seating, bike racks and drinking fountain.
The feedback from the survey and the Community
— Improved Skate Park – Extension of existing skate
Advisory Committee was consistent; people are
park including new bowls and ramps, shade tree
looking for an area where they can bring their
planting and amenity plant buffers to boundaries.
families and get together to socialise outdoors.
— Communal Dining and Picnic Area – Communal
Due to the large scale of the site, the Master
dining area to include enlarged BBQ facilities
Plan has been broken into two components; the
and removal of a portion of roofing to
‘redevelopment’ stage and the ‘aspirational’ stage.
shelter to create an ‘inviting’ roof entry and
The redevelopment stage is what Council staff have
picnic settings to turf area adjacent.
costed and been placed into the Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan and Long Term Financial Plan to be implemented in the 2023/24 Financial Year. The aspirational stage is to be considered if and when an opportunity arises in the future.
— Compliant disabled car parking bays. — New street tree planting. A copy of the final Master Plan is available to view on Council’s website under ‘Strategic Documents’.
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Health
Public health plays a daily and often unseen role to protect, maintain and promote community wellbeing.
MOSQUITO CONTROL Council has an ongoing partnership with UniSA to
IMMUNISATION
monitor the presence of mosquito breeding sites
Council’s monthly immunisation clinic proves to be
this year there was minimal mosquito activity
a well supported community service. At this clinic,
and human cases of mosquito borne disease.
within our area. Results have shown that during
childhood vaccines are given to children 4 years of age or under – it also enables any other children or high school students who have previously missed vaccines to commence a catch up schedule. In 2018/19 a total of 264 people were immunised through this service – a significant increase to previous years which is mainly attributed to the introduction of the Meningococcal B vaccine for children and adolescents Each year Council staff attend the Renmark High School on up to three different occasions to administer vaccines. In 2018/19 a total of 572 vaccines were administered to students in Years 8, 10 and 11. Again this significant increase was due to a change in the Immunisation Schedule that saw the introduction of Meningococcal vaccines to these cohorts.
FOOD SAFETY Council is committed to ensuring the community has safe water and food supply. Routine inspections are undertaken of food businesses in the Council area to ensure that appropriate food safety standards are maintained. Council is also dedicated to providing comprehensive information to anyone starting a new food business, so they are equipped with the correct procedures from the beginning.
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WASTE WATER SYSTEMS Through wastewater system assessment processes and inspection procedures, Council is able to monitor and implement the safe disposal of wastewater. In 2018/19 Council’s Environmental Health Officer issued 58 wastewater system approvals – including new system installations and any alterations to existing systems.
Library
The Renmark Paringa Public Library continues to play a vital role as a community hub offering opportunities to read, learn, create and connect, supported by equitable access to collections, technology, programs and welcoming safe spaces.
COLLECTIONS Renmark Paringa Public Library is committed to the provision of collections that support literacy development, lifelong learning and reading for pleasure. Over 2,200 new physical items were added to the borrowing collection this year. Library users continue to value access to the South Australian One Card Network with the convenience of a 24/7 online catalogue where 4 million items can be found and reserved for pick up locally. Since the launch of the One Card network resource sharing between libraries has increased substantially. The One
39,655 number of visits
Card Network promotes efficiencies by providing the infrastructure needed to share the collections held by South Australian Public Libraries. This ensures that the collection is fully utilised and lowers barriers to community access. Renmark Paringa Library users reserved 8,166 items on the one card network this year. 7,295
67,768 total loans
items were also delivered to other borrowers in the state from the Renmark Paringa Library.
15,461
total reservations
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Library
158 events
2,173 attendees
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS With over 150 programs from Babies Love Books to Tech Savvy Seniors, there is something for everyone to encourage lifelong learning, increase literacy and build strong communities across the region. The Library continues to focus on improving the quality of early literacy programs with the purpose of stimulating language and literacy development in the very young and facilitating community connections for their caregivers. Early literacy programs have included Preschool Storytime, Babies Love Books, Simultaneous Storytime, Let’s Read, Summer Reading Club and Book Week. 122 children participated in the Summer Reading Club program reading a total of 549 books. The Library offers a number of science and technology programs for youth to spark creativity and innovation and develop vital digital literacy skills. In 2018 the Renmark Library became a Learning Destination with the Children’s University Program to offer high quality learning opportunities with the long term aim to raise educational aspirations and increase awareness of higher education. Programs offered included School Holiday Programs, Little Bang Discovery Club, Robotics, Engineers Without Borders, Virtual Reality and Robogals. Adult programs offer opportunities for lifelong learning and social connection and included readers groups, author events, writers in residence and digital literacy programs. A number of author events throughout the year provided engaging, insightful and entertaining experiences. Free digital literacy training for the community and older citizens, encouraged them to embrace information technology and improve their digital skills. 62 events and training opportunities were provided to 373 attendees.
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Meet the Author event with Darry Fraser
“Just a fantastic haven, with friendly helpful Librarians. A library for all ages of the community.� THE DIGITAL LIBRARY Digital is the fastest growing format for
The installation of digital signage within the library
South Australian public libraries and enable
allows electronic promotions of new resources,
community members access to libraries and
programs, special events, library services and
resources from home or remote locations.
community information. Digital signage offers
Digital eBook loans experienced a 62% growth
a far more effective way to communicate and
from the previous year reaching 8,980 loans.
engage with users, provides staff time efficiencies
Digital access improved with the development of the Libraries SA app for public libraries. The new app
in developing promotional material and allows network sharing of resources across council sites.
makes it easier than ever to access library services. The app can be used to renew items, manage library accounts, search the collection, place holds, link family member’s cards and store membership cards.
GIVE THE GIFT OF READING A highlight of the year was the overwhelming support by the community to donate over 300
Renmark Library plays a critical role in bridging the
books to children in need as part of a Give the Gift
digital divide and providing access for everyone to
of Reading program. The new initiative delivered
technology infrastructure, digital information resources
the joy of books and reading to less fortunate
and assistance in their use. The Library offers free
children in the community for Christmas.
24/7 Wi-Fi and public computer access. 2,775 bookings were taken for public computer and internet use.
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STARCLUB Community Development
ABOUT STARCLUB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The STARCLUB Field Officer Program is a partnership between the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, 32 regional Councils and the Outback Communities Authority. The STARCLUB Field Officer provides a key link to Office for Recreation, Sport & Racing to provide resources, direction, trends and training to the regions and build the capacity of the sporting clubs and community organisations. Renmark Paringa Council has supported the STARCLUB program and STARCLUB Officer since
Child Safe Officer Workshop
2015 and recognises the continuing benefit to our community. As a result of this in January 2019, Renmark Paringa Council, Berri Barmera Council and District Council of Loxton Waikerie entered into a Riverland Consortium to turn the STARCLUB Field Officer role into a regional position. It is envisaged that introducing a STARCLUB Field Officer who operates at a regional level will provide a consistent approach when working with sporting clubs and community organisations and provide a much needed boost to enhance clubs that are currently struggling with a diverse range of issues and challenges.
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Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers Workshop
2018/19 saw…
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67
391
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5
62%
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Club Development Workshops
Recognised STARCLUBs
Community and Sporting groups in attendance
Successful Grant Applications
Face to Face meetings
of Clubs in Renmark Paringa Council have registered with the STARCLUB Program
E-Newsletter Recipients
Clubs were assisted with their Grant Applications
"On behalf of the BGC Committee I would like to thank ORSR for setting up the STARCLUB Program, the supporting resources online and also face to face support given to BGC by the STARCLUB Officer. The STARCLUB Officer has certainly been a valuable and helpful resource." – Barmera Golf Club
Renmark Swimming Club being presented with STARCLUB recognition
"Thanks for all your help and guidance with our grant application. You brought so much energy and experience into the process, and I'm really grateful. " – Berri Golf Club
Renmark Hockey Club became a recognised STARCLUB
"Accessing a STARCLUB Officer locally in the Riverland area has been a huge benefit to our club. The STARCLUB Officer worked hand in hand with our club to assist us in adapting from normal sporting environment to our unique sport. To receive accreditation and support with grant funding is essential and very much appreciated by the Riverland Dinghy Club. " – Riverland Dinghy Club
Riverland Dinghy Club became the first recognised STARCLUB in the Riverland
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Volunteer Development and Volunteer Hub
VOLUNTEERING FOR RENMARK PARINGA COUNCIL
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Volunteers contributing
2,128 hours total
$58,520
The Volunteer Strategy will enable response to new and emerging trends, identify future opportunities for volunteering across council and the district and to ensure there are relevant systems and processes in place to respond to the needs of the community and promote best practice in volunteering.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING WEEK – 20 TO 25 MAY 2019 Renmark Paringa Council celebrated National Volunteer Week and thanked all volunteers who invest their time, experience and skills to the
worth of contributed hours
Renmark Paringa community and beyond. A thank you afternoon tea was held for council volunteers
Renmark Paringa Council values the ongoing support, assistance and involvement of volunteers at the Chaffey Community Centre, Visitor Information Centre and the Library.
VOLUNTEERING STRATEGY
at the Civic Centre on Thursday 23 April in appreciation of their contribution. Guest speaker Helen Cenko, Citizen of the Year 2019 shared her experience of volunteering and her connections to the Renmark Paringa district. In leading up to the 2020 “Volunteer Week Awards” will be introduced to reward and recognise individuals and
Renmark Paringa Council is committed to encouraging,
organisations that have made a significant contribution
supporting and recognising the importance of
to their sporting club, service club or community group
volunteering in our local community. Besides having
and/or given an outstanding service over a number of
economic value, volunteering gives people a way to
years. This also is about nominating those volunteers
connect with and help others in their local community.
who have been involved in an event or project in their
Staff worked on the Volunteering Strategy which outlines
club in the previous year that deserve recognition.
Renmark Paringa Council’s vision for volunteering in
This will be done in support and recognition of all the
the District. The purpose of the strategy is to guide
community volunteers within our district and beyond.
our own volunteering activities and how we can support volunteering in the wider community.
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Total Volunteers Hours
MONTH
CHAFFEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
LIBRARY
TOTAL HOURS
VALUE ($)
July 2018
166.5
45.5
4
216
5,940.00
August 2018
193
31
5
229
6,297.50
September 2018
175
19
4
198
5,445.00
October 2018
153
46.5
4
203.5
5,596.25
November 2018
144.5
45
3
192.5
5,293.75
December 2018
91.5
47
2
140.5
3,863.75
January 2019
97.5
52.5
4
154
4,235.00
February 2019
116
32
4
152
4,180.00
138.5
52
4
194.5
5,348.75
April 2019
125
37.5
3
165.5
4,551.25
May 2019
118.5
33
4
155.5
4,276.25
June 2019
86
37
4
127
3,492.50
1,605
478
45
2,128
$58,520.00
March 2019
Total
Deputy Mayor Peter Hunter, staff and volunteers
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A Vibrant Economy
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Visitor Information Centre
The Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre (VIC) continues to set a strong benchmark for visitor servicing both in the Riverland and across the State with consistently strong visitor numbers
TOURISM AND EVENTS COMMITTEE (TEC) The Tourism and Events Committee (Section 41) has continued to gain momentum during the 2018/19 year
through our doors throughout the 2018/19 year.
and maintains a key focus on supporting tourism in
The exceptional presentation of our towns, parks
through attracting and supporting quality events which
and gardens, river frontage , the continual growth
result in tourism, business and economic benefits to
and professionalism of our tourism operators
the local community and region. A new committee
and the ease of access from the eastern states
was endorsed following the 2018 Local Government
all contribute positively to attracting events,
Elections with Rob Hughes, owner/operator of
conventions, vehicle rallies and meets to our district.
River Murray Houseboats elected as Chair.
A continuous flow of independent travellers, some with
Key outcomes for the committee include the
a specified time frame and others with ‘nowhere to be
introduction of a monthly Tourism E-News
in a hurry’ contribute to a strong tourism reputation for
distributed to tourism operators, business owners
our towns and leave a growing economic footprint.
and other key stakeholders in the district, the
In addition to visitor servicing, the VIC is also the home of Renmark Paringa Council’s Events Team who facilitate a number of tasks on behalf of Council including event permit processing, organisation and delivery of Council events and supporting local community events.
the district and activating the Renmark Riverfront area
approval of 2019/20 Annual Business Plan project funding for a Branding and Wayfinding Strategy, riverfront event site power and water upgrades and tourism networking events plus the ongoing development of a tourism specific website and online bookable capabilities that will enhance Renmark’s reputation as a destination of choice for visitors. The TEC has also advocated for stronger relationships between our Regional Tourism Organisation, Destination Riverland and Council, resulting in Riverland Visitor Information Centres having the opportunity to present at designated Destination Riverland Board Meetings and initiating a proactive, consistent approach to drought messaging across the region with Destination Riverland securing the services of Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello to film and develop positive messaging on the health of the Murray River during a time of lower inflows into the Murray Darling System.
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This project resulted in a River specific episode of South Aussie with Cosi being developed, capturing numerous social media grabs that can be used by Councils through their social media and Cosi posting a number of direct social media posts whilst in the region, generating a high level of consumer interaction, likes, comments, shares etc specific to the Riverland and the Murray River.
RENMARK PARINGA TEAR OFF MAP The Renmark Paringa tear off map is a key visitor servicing resource that lists all core tourism product and operators on the one document. The map provides visitors with a true understanding of the tourism offering throughout our district and will initially be used as an internal resource by our VIC team when assisting visitors to plan their time in our area based on their individual interests. The map has been well received by visitors who like the simplicity of a one page guide to the district.
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RivaFest
Rivafest continues to build on its strong
Rivafest continues to evolve with refreshed
reputation as the premier boutique food and
branding for the 2019 event, newly purchased
craft beverage event of the Riverland!
fence wrap to secure the site and an improved
Now in its fifth year, Rivafest 2019 delivered a perfect, balmy summer evening which proved popular with attendees, drawing a near capacity crowd of 1450 people. Patrons enjoyed the opportunity to sample our growing range of local craft beverages, regionally inspired menus and enjoy live entertainment with the Murray River the perfect event backdrop. Presale tickets accounted for nearly half the tickets sold for the event (an increase of 75% on the previous event), with nearly 40% of patrons being visitors to our district.
RivaFest 2019
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layout which created a more inviting and inclusive environment. Event organisers were very pleased with all aspects of the evening, with the relaxed mood, enthusiastic crowd, range of entertainment and patron feedback exceeding expectations.
Visitor Information Centre EVENTS
RENMARK RIVERFRONT MARKETS The July Riverfront Markets are a much anticipated event on the Renmark Paringa events calendar and attract strong interest from many local and interstate stallholders. Established to promote year round utilisation of the riverfront precinct, the event has seen continued success over many years. Forecasted windy weather saw a late change in venues, with the event moved to the more protected Jarrett Memorial Gardens site which only enhanced the atmosphere, created new spaces for children’s activities and saw a crowd of over 2000 people entertained by Mick Kelly. The event also coincided with the 2018 SA Country Football Championships with many family and friends wandering through the event. The ever popular Riverfront Markets have returned in 2019, with an additional October market event introduced and a slightly altered schedule to coincide with the start of each South Australia school holiday period. The Twilight Markets and Outdoor Cinema were the first of our 2019 events, attracting 35 stallholders and up to 2000 people who enjoyed favourable conditions at the Jarrett Memorial Garden site with a mid-afternoon start time. The event incorporated the traditionally popular Outdoor Cinema event, with the movie screening at the conclusion of the markets. The cinema saw a solid crowd gather (over 300 people) to enjoy ‘Show Dogs’
July Riverfront Markets and Twilight Markets and Outdoor Cinema.
RENMARK ROSE FESTIVAL Visitors and locals alike continue to enjoy the variety of open gardens, floral displays and tasting experiences of the Renmark Rose Festival, with over 5000 attendees flocking to our district to experience roses at their best!
on a balmy autumn evening, confirming the outdoor
The festival continues to offer an expanding program
cinema has a place on our annual events calendar.
incorporating new experiences, refreshed events and
Feedback from stallholders and patrons has been of a very positive nature with many looking forward to the upcoming July and October events.
a strong emphasis on the Rose Festival Ambassadors Program. The Visitor Centre is pivotal to the dissemination of information regarding this event with many requests for programs, accommodation and information in the lead up to the festival and a solid stream of visitors through the centre during the ten day program.
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Visitor Numbers RENMARK PARINGA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 2015–2019 VISITOR NUMBERS
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
2018/2019
Total visitors over the last four years
2017/2018
2016/2017
Year Visitors 2015/2016 43,434 2016/2017 39,790
8% DECREASE IN VISITATION FROM 2017/18 TO 2018/19
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2017/2018 42,797 2018/2019 39,212
2015/2016
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
August
July
0
September
1,000
Visitor Origin RENMARK PARINGA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 2018/19 VISITOR DATA COLLECTION
Northern Territory – 0%
International – 3%
Riverland – 9%
Tasmania – 1%
Western Australia – 5% Queensland – 7% ACT – 2%
New South Wales – 20%
62%
South Australia – 26%
Interstate Visitors
Victoria – 27%
Out of those surveyed 35% of Visitors come from South Australia, 62% from Interstate and 3% International.
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Jane Eliza Masterplan
Located at Lot 803, Ral Ral Avenue Renmark SA 5341.
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In February 2016 Council endorsed the 30 year
In the December 2018 council meeting Council approved
masterplan for the future development of the next
the signing of a long term ground lease with Akuo Energy
stage of the Jane Eliza Waterfront Estate.
for them to build, own and operate a 4.98mw solar farm.
Originally conceived as a river based marina, tourist, commercial and residential development in 1986 by the Showell family, the existing Jane Eliza housing estate is nearing capacity and it is time to explore phase 2 (the future development within the masterplan). The long term vision for phase 2 of the site includes:
To put this project in perspective for the ratepayers the net return Council will receive equates to an average of $6550 per hectare per annum over a 25 year period with a further right of renewal to lease for an additional 25 years. The project has been structured to de-risk Council accessing the volatile energy market while providing a passive income. Work on this project is expected to start prior to the end of 2019 and be completed by June 2020.
— 103 berth houseboat marina and a 30 berth small craft marina. — 240 predominately waterfront residential allotments. — Tourist Accommodation. — Upgraded boat slip area. — Eco area (226Ha) – supported by a new flood bank as part of the new renewable energy project and some associated environment works. — Renewable energy site (10Ha) – as part of the reclaimed land from the floodplain by the new flood bank. In 2018/19 a draft plan for the new marina and associated
In June 2019 Council gained approval from the Native Vegetation Council to create an offset area of 226Ha which the development of will be funded by the solar farm lessee as part of the lease agreement. Work will begin on this project when contracts are finalized in the new financial year. 2019/20 will see the commencement of the due diligence for the residential development and Commercial marina mentioned above. This third part of the masterplan is the most complex however with the solar farm and flood bank and the native vegetation offset area under agreement, Council resources can now focus on this exciting part of the development.
costing was developed by Tonkin Consulting and a business case around the Commercial marina has been developed for further input and review. A draft Houseboat Management Plan was also drafted to supplement the proposed new marina should it go ahead.
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Driverless Bus
Renmark Paringa Council are excited to be
After extensive safety testing and mapping the
leading partners in innovation and technology
driverless bus will open for service to the general
by offering the first regional shuttle service in SA
public in August 2019 and it’s unique artwork and
to the Renmark community. The driverless bus
name will be revealed as determined by a community
project provides a free electric driverless vehicle
‘Name and Design’ competition. Phase 1 of the
service specifically focused on the mobility needs
trial will offer a free morning and afternoon service
of the elderly, those with restricted transport
approximately every hour with a maximum of six
opportunities and the tourism sector.
passengers depending on wheelchair and pram use.
The purpose of the trial is to demonstrate the capability of this emerging technology to:
The service will continue to grow and expand to include more key community facilities and encompass a focus on tourism within the second year.
— Improve mobility of residents to Community facilities and services. — Understand levels of acceptance of automated vehicle technology by the community. — Service the local community in providing a first and last mile public transport mobility solution. — Function in a complex regional environment – this project will be the most complex in over 240 worldwide deployments by EasyMile. — Provide real-life transport solutions for both the aged and tourism sector and act as a feeder service to existing intertown public transport. — Contribute to smart city solutions. Phase 1 of the trial has seen the development of a multipart bus route and timetable, the most complex for any autonomous vehicle in Australia. Strict safety measurements and testing, erection of signage and most notably the installation of a world first smart traffic control signal to aid the bus safely across a dual carriageway have been significant milestones for the trial.
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Renmark Driverless Bus
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A Sustainable Region
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Major Projects
Indoor Pool Upgrade
ALAN COULTER RECREATION CENTRE – INDOOR POOL UPGRADE In September 2018 it was identified in a structural report the need to replace the roof structure over the indoor pool at the Alan Coulter Recreation Centre (ACRC). This project expanded into a full renovation of the facility which has produced a high quality asset for all the community to use.
The works included: — New roof structure including ventilation for improved air quality — New liner to repair significant water loss — New tiling surrounding the pool area — New main entry and exit handrails
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Urban Design Framework – Stage 1A
URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK - STAGE 1A
TOWN CLOCK
In the past financial year Council made the following
Council upgraded the town clock to 4 LED clock
progress with the Urban Design Framework:
faces which allows for time and temperature to be displayed. Further works included refacing the
— Endorsed the 70% detailed designs for stage 1A of the Urban Design Framework. — Endorsed to proceed the project to the 100%
tower brickwork recessed sections using a metal product called ‘Core 10’ with a timber product called ‘Kapur’ around the face of the tower.
detailed design stage so that tenders can be sought to commence the project.
Town Clock
— Endorsed the following Community Engagement Strategy to inform the community of stage 1A of the Urban Design Framework including a 3D virtual fly through of stage 1A to enable visual representation of the project on Council’s website and promoted on Council’s social media.
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Planning and Building
Council’s Planning and Building officers continue to focus on delivering an efficient development assessment service to the community.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Number Approved 18/19
Number Approved 17/18
Number Approved 16/17
Number Approved 15/16
Dwellings – new, additions, transportable, granny flats
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47
44
49
Domestic outbuildings/ structures – sheds, carports, verandahs, pools, solar panels
97
89
83
87
Change of land use
4
1
4
5
Commercial/industrial/ horticultural
31
66
48
37
Land divisions
10
15
18
14
Total
191
218
197
192
Type
The majority of development applications are assessed
While the Development Act and Regulations are
by Council delegated officers. A small amount of
an integral part of the assessment process it is
more complex applications that require public
Council’s Development Plan that outlines the detailed
notification or are deemed to be non-complying are
criteria for what can and can’t be done on a piece of
considered by the State Commission Assessment
land. The Development Plan is more specific to our
Panel or the Regional Assessment Panel.
region and Council has an obligation to ensure this document meets the needs of the community and reflect best practices for the assessment process.
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Regulatory Services
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT Council continues to enforce good dog management with a successful year in 2018/19 with an increase in dog registrations and a reduction in dog attacks. Council uses funds received through dog registrations facilitate the administration of animal management. — Total expiations issued — Official barking dog complaints — Official wandering dog complaints
83 8
dog registrations were received in 2018/19
76
— Total number of dogs impounded
141
— Total dogs impounded and returned to owner
136
— Reported dog harassment on human
3
— Reported dog attack on human
5
— Reported dog harassment on animal
1
— Reported dog attack on animal
4
— Number of dog management officers
3
— Number of cat complaints
1,777
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LOCAL NUISANCE AND LITTER CONTROL Another role of the Regulatory Services Team is to implement The Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act. In 2018/19, Council officers did not issue any expiations under this legislation.
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Waste Transfer Station
Council continued to provide the community with a facility that waste can be diverted at the Renmark Waste Transfer Station (RWTS). The RWTS works with the community to provide assistance on the importance of waste separation to achieve an optimal level of waste diversion. In the 2018/19 financial year, the following materials were diverted from landfill: — Steel 265.89 tonnes 2.66 tonnes
— Batteries — Oil
1500 litres (estimate only)
— Electronic waste
13.76 tonnes
— Bricks and concrete
413.69 tonnes
— Mixed waste
453.72 tonnes
— Kerbside green
575.80 tonnes
— WTS green
Three Bin System
185 units
— Mattresses
131 tonnes (estimate only)
Council also continued the DrumMuster collection days in 2018/19, with 12 collection days over the reporting period. Due to an increased interest of the DrumMuster service the scheduled collection day has changed to the last Tuesday every month.
14,806
containers were collected over twelve DrumMuster collection days
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Environmental Sustainability
The Renmark Paringa Landcare Committee is creating a healthy future for our community, land and water by promoting and supporting people, groups and organisations who take responsibility for the management of the natural environment and resources in the Renmark Paringa region.
— Supported the Nature Foundation of South Australia establish and deliver environmental water to the Plush’s Bend Wetland site. — Supported the establishment of a Native Vegetation
Additionally the committee works towards educating the
Significant Environmental Benefit Offset Site on the
community about natural resource management and ways
Ral Ral Floodplain.
in which they can make a difference.
— Developed a Riverland Trail Concept Plan to support a Riverland Trail Strategy.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2019/20 — Established a partnership with Renmark Irrigation Trust and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that that natural resource management services could continue to be delivered in the region. — Developed a 2019–2024 Environmental Watering Proposal and signed a new 5 year partnership agreement with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
— Developed the Connecting and Rehabilitating the Lower Ral Ral Floodplain Regional Land Partnerships project and secured 5 years of funding through Department of Environment and Water to support it. — Supported the Bookmark Creek Action Group History Festival Event. — Mentored students for Australian Business Week at the Renmark High School.
— Established 2 new Renmark environmental watering sites
— Facilitated the Bookmark Creek Pitts Regulator Removal.
— Supported the delivery of 666 megalitres of
— Managed the Mega Murray Darling Microbat Project.
environmental water to 5 floodplain and wetland sites adjacent to the Renmark irrigation district. — Conducted 36 ecological monitoring events over 5 environmental watering sites. — Developed a Renmark Environmental Watering Monitoring Operational Plan and guided operational and monitoring activities for 5 sites.
— Managed the My Healthy River Toolkit Tour. — Managed the Bookmark Creek Action Group Riverine Recovery Project Viewing Platform project and launch event. — Supported the Environmental Education Award Committee and Renmark Paringa Landcare Committee.
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2017/18 saw… Secured
11%
$108,044
increase in Facebook likes
249
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People engaged on average per day on Facebook
976
hours of Renmark Paringa Landcare videos were watched on Facebook
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of grant funding for NRM projects
individuals engaged in environmental sustainability issues and projects
666
Megalitres of environmental water delivered to Renmark sites
RENMARK IRRIGATION TRUST MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Renmark Paringa Council and Renmark Irrigation Trust have come together to share resources to deliver strong environmental outcomes for the local area. The Renmark Paringa Council
With the NLP entering Phase 2 and changing their funding model, it became apparent that the region could lose vital environmental expertise and stakeholders such as Renmark Irrigation Trust would lose the support and expertise which this position has historically provided.
Environmental Officer position will be a shared
In mid 2018 Council and the Renmark Irrigation
resource between the two organisations in an effort
Trust recognised the importance of ensuring
to retain professional expertise in the region.
that that we could continue to deliver natural
The Environmental Officer position was originally funded through the National Landcare Program (NLP) in conjunction with Natural Resources South
resource management services in the region, and collaborated on a venture to ensure that we have continuity and sustainability in this area.
Australia Murray Darling Basin, and provided Council
The two organisations have pooled their resources
with an opportunity to employ an Environmental
together to ensure that there is continuity in the
Officer from 2013–2018. However, this funding was
Environmental Officer position and that it remains as
awarded on a yearly basis and retention of professional
a resource to which the community will benefit from.
services on a continual basis was challenging.
Deputy Mayor Peter Hunter, Renmark Paringa Council Environmental Officer (Myles Fauser) and Renmark Environmental Watering Committee Chairperson (Humphrey Howie) in the RIT Board Room following the MoU signing.
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Twentysixth Street environmental watering site following environmental water delivery in 2019.
RENMARK ENVIRONMENTAL WATERING 666 megalitres of environmental water was delivered to 5 Renmark environmental watering sites adjacent to the Renmark irrigation district, with significant ecological responses monitored at each of these sites. These responses included increases in waterbird and wooldland bird abundance, bird breeding events, increases in frog abundance and health improvement in vegetation. The Environmental Officer conducted 34 surveys over this time to monitor the change at these sites with a new sustainable and innovative methodology guided by the Renmark Environmental Watering Monitoring Operational Plan. These efforts assisted in securing future environmental water from the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder through a new 5 year partnership agreement. This agreement will support the establishment of 7 new sites by 2024, bringing the Renmark environmental watering site total to 15.
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Paringa Paddocks Riverine Recovery Project and environmental watering tour.
CONNECTING AND REHABILITATING THE LOWER RAL RAL FLOODPLAIN The grant offer for the Regional Land Partnerships Program was received and accepted on 18 April 2019. Renmark Paringa Council will now receive approximately $30,000 of funding per annum for 5 years to deliver the Connecting and Rehabilitating the Lower Ral Ral Floodplain project developed by the Environmental Officer. The 2018/19 deliverables were completed on time and in budget which included activating two new environmental watering sites on the Ral Ral Floodplain, and connectivity and flow path enhancement works at others.
RIVERLAND TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN AND STRATEGY
Newly implemented Paroo Street environmental watering site.
In recognising the opportunity to deliver diverse social, economic and environmental outcomes to the region through linking Riverland tracks, trails and iconic sites along one continuous trail from near Waikerie to Renmark and surrounds, the three Councils further explored the concept for a Riverland Trail, and the Environmental Officer developed a Riverland Trail Concept document. The Environmental Officer collaborated with Riverland groups, organisations and Councils to support the evolution of this document, which will enable the development of a Riverland Trail Strategy in the 2019/20 financial year. The Riverland Trail Strategy project will aim to develop the strategic documents, partnerships, and vision to support funding applications that will allow for the delivery of a new iconic Australian tourism experience.
Cover of the Riverland Trail Concept document.
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Environmental Sustainability
MY HEALTHY RIVER TOOLKIT TOUR 17 community members joined Renmark Paringa Landcare, the Nature Foundation of South Australia and Commonwealth Environmental Water Office staff 8 December at the newly established Plush’s Bend Wetland environmental watering site for a tour. The tour illustrated the stark contrast between those areas that had benefited from environmental water and those that had not, and provided attendees with a new appreciation for the role of environmental water in rehabilitating our wetlands and floodplains. Community members enjoying a Renmark Lions Club BBQ at Plush’s Bend after the Wetland Tour event.
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Drone photograph of the SW end of the Ral Ral Floodplain.
RAL RAL FLOODPLAIN SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT OFFSET SITE A Ral Ral Floodplain SEB (Significant Environmental Benefit) Site Management Plan was developed between February and April 2019 to support the establishment of the Ral Ral Floodplain SEB Offset Area. This management plan includes management actions for the coming decade at the 226 ha site. Renmark Paringa delegates attended the 4 June Native Vegetation Council (NVC) meeting where the clearance and offset were evaluated. The Environmental Officer prepared a presentation showcasing the ongoing rehabilitation and regeneration efforts for this meeting. The project was subsequently approved by NVC 12 June.
BOOKMARK CREEK HISTORY EVENT The Bookmark Creek History Event was held Saturday 14 May. Geoff Bull presented at the event,
Renmark Paringa Council Environmental Officer (Myles Fauser) presenting on the future of Bookmark Creek at the Bookmark Creek History event.
discussing the history of the Renmark Irrigation Trust and its use of Bookmark Creek and talked about the history behind the channelling systems and pumping stations. The Environmental Officer attended and discussed the future for Bookmark Creek, in particular, the environmental watering sites planned for Bookmark Creek and other NRM projects with direct implications. The Environmental Officer supported the event promotion through Facebook and other mediums. Over 40 community members attended this event at Olivewood Museum.
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A Positive Experience
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Local Government Elections and Pitch In
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
PITCH IN
The three Riverland Councils worked together on
Each year the Renmark Paringa Council produces
promoting the 2018 Local Government Election period
an Annual Business Plan and Budget. Each year
throughout the Riverland region. All aspects of the
the community is encouraged to provide feedback
election, enrol, nominate and vote were advertised
before it is adopted by Council. In 2018 Elected
in local print media as a combined advertisement,
Members asked the Executive Management Team
along with the promotion of candidate information
to consider how they could engage the Community
session events. The Chief Executive Officers spoke
in the Annual Business Plan in an innovative way.
with local radio to cover each phase of the campaign.
Council felt it is important for members of our community
The print advertising campaign alone delivered
to be engaged earlier in the business plan process and
cost savings of approximately 30%.
implemented a new initiative called ‘Pitch In’. As the name
Other savings and benefits throughout the period were; — Delivery costs of electoral material – Loxton Waikerie local Deputy Returning Officer delivered all electoral material to the central processing centre for ECSA for 3 councils. — Joint regional presentation for candidate
suggests the community had the opportunity to pitch their ideas to Council. A total of nine submissions were received and those nine clubs/individuals presented their project pitch to Elected Members at the March Special Council Meeting. A motion was then passed that staff undertake the necessary due diligence and cost estimations on the following six submissions and include them in the 2019/20 Annual Business Plan process:
briefing - unfortunately not well attended, however provided an opportunity for candidates to attend a session facilitated by LGA SA. All 3 councils ran individual briefings also. Although some of the savings cannot be quantified, the communication of the Local Government Elections to the Riverland community allowed for consistency. Compared to the 2014 Local Government Election period, all three Councils experienced higher candidate nominations and voting statistics in 2018.
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1. Paringa Silo Art 2. Bookmark Creek Car Parking 3. Lyrup Cemetery Beautification 4. Renmark Outdoor Pool Shelter 5. Riverfront Lighting 6. Temporary Houseboat Moorings
Community Satisfaction Survey
Rank Council’s Rated Council’s performance performance as overall as good Good or Excellent or excellent! National Regional Benchmark SA Benchmark National Benchmark
65% 71% 65%
RPC Result
Where to focus to increase performance? • Supporting local crime prevention • Providing safe public places • Providing health services to the community
82%
Library 8.49 / 10 Waste and recycling service 8.36 / 10 Sporting facilities, parks, gardens and playgrounds 7.92 / 10
Waste and recycling service 9.49 / 10 Storm drainage facilities 9.14 / 10 Sporting facilities, parks, gardens and playgrounds 9.13 / 10 Encouraging tourism 9.13 / 10
(Largest gap between importance and performance) (Smallest gap between importance and performance)
Library Waste and recycling service Sporting facilities, parks, gardens and playgrounds
Influence in improving safety and security Community input in developing Long Term or Strategic Objectives Inspiring confidence in retail and commercial growth and development
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Information, Communications and Technology Strategy
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT) STRATEGY DELIVERY PROJECT The Riverland G3 Information Communications
— Establishment of a G3 project team for the Local
Technology (ICT) Strategy 2016 was commissioned as
Government Association of South Australia’s
a G3 project in 2015/16 and enlisted the specialised
project to migrate South Australian councils
skills of a Corporate Strategic Systems Consultant
from the Unity Web Content Management
to develop an ICT strategy that would be rolled out
System to the new Squiz Matrix Platform.
over the next 5 years and across the 3 Riverland Councils working in partnership and collaboration. The project developed a 5 year work plan that aimed to commence in the 2017/18 financial year and have all deliverables completed by the 2021/22 financial year. The key drivers for the development of G3 Council ICT Strategic Plan were to: — Provide improved services with existing resources. — Efficiencies in software, hardware and communications provision and support. — Improved customer experience. — Current and best practice delivery of both internal and external ICT services. — Innovation in digitally enabled service delivery to customers. — Improved utilisation of Council data and improved reporting capability. In 2018, the following outcomes were achieved; — Appointment of a business analyst to ensure the delivery of the ICT Strategy outcomes. — Establishment of a G3 project team for the agendas and minutes management system project, with workshops held at each of the 3 councils to elicit the system requirements. Market research was also conducted through a series of presentations from prospective suppliers.
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— Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for the ICT project to transition the G3 council’s servers, storage and telephony to the Cloud, as well as migration to Office365. — Preferred supplier selected for the delivery of an IT policy system as a shared service to the G3 councils. — Research and recommendations provided on an Event Permits Online Form system to be trialled at the Renmark Visitor Information Centre, and later, rolled out to the other Visitor Information Centres across the region. — Implementation of Content Manager 9.0 as the new Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS) at the District Council of Loxton Waikerie. — Audit of the current IT Assets at each council to support the ongoing hardware replacement program. The next stage of the ICT Strategy will see the ongoing delivery of the aforementioned projects, further realignment of G3 ICT Resourcing to address the objectives of the strategy, as well as continuous improvement and standardisation of ICT systems and services across the Riverland G3 councils.
Rates
Rates are a tax levied on properties according to their capital value which are determined by the Valuer General. In 2018/19, Renmark Paringa Council generated $6,260,679 million of ‘General Rate Revenue’. This rate revenue equated to 42% of Renmark Paringa Councils operating income. Council has the option of adopting one of
Council continues to use Capital Value as the basis
three valuation methodologies to assess the
for valuing land within the Council area. The Council
properties in its area for rating purposes:
considers that this method of valuing land provides the fairest method of distributing the rate burden
— Capital Value – the value of the land
across all ratepayers on the following basis:
and all improvements on the land. — The equity principle of taxation requires
— Site Value – the value of the land and any
that taxpayers of greater wealth pay more
improvements which predominantly affect
tax than those of lesser wealth.
the amenity of use of the land, such as drainage works, but excluding the value of
— Property value is a relatively good indicator of wealth
buildings and other improvements.
and capital value, which closely approximates the market value of a property and provides
— Annual Value – a valuation of the
the best indicator of overall property value.
rental potential of the property.
Capital Value 2018/19 (% Total Capital Value)
General Rates Raised 2018/19 (% Total General Rates)
Residential
$791,700,936
57.9%
$3,248,242
51.9%
Commercial (Shop)
$49,266,400
3.6%
$301,695
4.8%
Commercial (Offices)
$4,699,214
0.3%
$32,677
0.5%
Commercial (Other)
$52,952,838
3.9%
$311,583
5.0%
Industrial (Light)
$2,623,047
0.2%
$18,060
0.3%
Industrial (Other)
$28,253,251
2.1%
$163,052
2.6%
Primary Production
$395,965,516
28.9%
$1,757,458
28.1%
Vacant Land
$25,666,220
1.9%
$288,260
4.6%
Other
$17,063,195
1.2%
$139,652
2.2%
Total
$1,368,190,617
100%
$6,260,679
100%
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Financial Performance
Renmark Paringa Council is reporting an operating deficit of $203,000 which is below the forecast of $3,000 surplus in Council’s long term financial plan. A review of legislative compliance has resulted in additional expenditure for 2018/19. Council’s rates continue to be low compared to other Council’s around the state.
NET FINANCIAL LIABILITIES RATIO The net financial liabilities ratio expresses the projected net financial liabilities as a percentage of total operating revenue for each year. Council has set a target range of between –50% and 50%.
Council is required to report on defined Key Performance
Year
2018/19 LTFP Target
2018/19 Result
Indicators (KPI) which measures the impact of the
Result
-30%
-51%
Council’s financial performance and position on its long term sustainability. Council’s Long Term Financial Plan
Status
(LTFP) establishes the target for the particular year, combined with target ranges adopted by Council.
ASSET SUSTAINABILITY RATIO This ratio indicates the extent to which existing
OPERATING RESULT
assets are being renewed, compared with what is
The operating result shows the financial performance
needed to maintain service levels. It is calculated
of Council by looking at total income less expenses.
by measuring expenditure on renewal of assets,
This result outperforms the LTFP target for 2017/18.
relative to the optimal level of expenditure in Council’s Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan. Council
Year
2018/19 LTFP Target
2018/19 Result
Result
$3,000
($203,000)
Status
has set a target range of between 90% and 110%. Year
2018/19 LTFP Target
2018/19 Result
Result
100%
96%
Status
OPERATING SURPLUS RATIO The Operating Surplus ratio expresses the projected Operating Result as a percentage of general rate revenue. The Operating Surplus Ratio target is a surplus position between 0% and 5%. Year
2018/19 LTFP Target
2018/19 Result
Result
0%
-1%
Status
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Human Resources and Risk Management
HUMAN RESOURCES
RISK MANAGEMENT
As at the end of the 2018/19 financial year, Renmark Paringa
Health and Wellbeing
Council had a staffing pool of 64, which incorporated a mix
Council is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing
of full-time, part-time and casual arrangements (equating
of its workers and over the last twelve months provided staff
to approximately 49.5 FTE staff). Renmark Paringa Council
with access to screenings and preventative programs such
also engaged the services of a casual Environmental
as skin screenings, health assessments and flu vaccinations.
Health Officer to undertake food inspections along with two casual immunisation nurses to assist with Council’s immunisation program. During the 2018/2019 Financial year Council were also successful in our bid for an IT Business Transformation Analyst to assist with providing vital guidance and support moving forward across the
Work Health Safety Over the last twelve months Council has continued to work on improving its work health and safety system by reviewing and updating policies, procedures and processes to respond to identified gaps or changes in legislation.
Riverland G3 Alliance and funding was also secured for
Council are also committed to an inclusive approach and
two exciting positions within Council being our STARCLUB
all documents are passed through all staff and then onto
Community Development Officer appointment and our
Executive for consultation and ultimately endorsement.
Environmental Officer Role, with the STARCLUB Community Development Role now also becoming a shared services
The number of Return to Work (WorkCover) claims lodged
position in addition to our part time Compliance Officer.
decreased to only 1 for the 2017/18 financial year.
A large focus for Human Resources over the past
Risk Management
12 months has been on updating our systems and working
Improving workplace health and safety throughout 2018,
on Position Descriptions along with updating Council’s
Council’s focus remained on the development of Skytrust
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for all staff. This has allowed
Health and Safety Management System for Renmark
for better management of compliance needs across all
Paringa Council. Skytrust was redefined and alterations
staff and positions. We have had a high number of staff
made to support Council's work health and safety along
movement throughout the financial year due to maternity
with risk management reporting system to work effectively.
leave for a number of staff and the internal opportunities
The strategy was designed to assist in embedding the
for upskilling and secondments. This will also assist with
Skytrust use by staff and was an important step in our
our succession planning for any future needs. Council’s
strategy to build and foster a robust safety culture.
regular performance development process was rolled out which allows staff to input in the direction of their roles and identify further learning opportunities for the coming year.
Measuring workplace health and safety. The measurable health and safety data, captured by the software Skytrust will enable the health and safety program to highlight and track “at risk” activities within the business. The continuing emphasis on quality corrective actions will assist Renmark Paringa Council in the prevention of similar incidents or injuries taking place. ELT determined a set of health and safety performance metrics to assist in the enhancement of health and safety knowledge and develop the capability of staff to manage their health and safety responsibilities and demonstrate safety leadership.
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Decision Making Structure SECTION 41 – COMMITTEES
PURPOSE OF COMMITTEES Lease Committee
Tourism Events Committee
Investigate and make recommendation to Council
The Tourism and Events Committee is charged
on the terms and conditions of properties which
with the power to enquire into and report to the
Council leases or leases to another party. Facilitate
Council in respect of the following matters:
compliance with laws and regulations as well as use of best practice and Governance guidelines. Policy Review Committee To review and recommend to Council Policy, Procedure, Codes of Practice, Guidelines and By Laws and to report to Council regarding the implementation requirements of the Local Government Act 1999. Asset Committee Review Council’s asset portfolio with the aim to improve the strategic management of assets with a focus on capital renewal as well as identifying opportunities to ensure an appropriate level of service is provided on behalf of the community. Renmark Paringa Landcare Committee The aim of the Committee is to implement the strategic plans relevant to the environment (such as the Local Action Plan, a ten year plan released in 2016) through support of the Environmental Officer and in doing so: — Promotes, educate and facilitate appropriate community management of natural resources. — Reduce the degradation of natural resources. — Promote the rehabilitation of natural resources by industries and the wider community. — Promote ecologically sustainable development and horticultural practices and management of natural resources. — Pndertake initiatives and programs consistent with the integrated Local Action Plan. — Monitor and report on the performance of approved projects.
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— The implementation of Council’s annual tourism and events program and major new events as they arise. — Develop, market and maintain an annual Calendar of Tourism and Events for the Renmark Paringa Council. — Facilitate Council’s tourism and events and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of the annual events program. — Involve Renmark Paringa Council tourist operators and businesses community in determining future direction, funding and strategies for the marketing, promotion and delivery of tourism and events. — To integrate, inform, advocate and liaise with other tourism groups or bodies within the Riverland or at the State level with regards to tourism and events. — Act as a conduit and provide advice to tourism operators looking to expand or create a tourism event in the Renmark Paringa Council area. — Provide general tourism event advice to Council as determined by the committee. — Continue working on building relationships with the businesses that are impacted by and could positively influence council events.
Other Committees
PURPOSE OF COMMITTEES Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee Pursuant to Section 101A of the Development Act, 1993. Provide advice to the Council in relation to the extent to which the Council’s Strategic planning and development policies accord with the Planning Strategy. Audit Committee Pursuant to Section 126 (1) of the Local Government Act, 1999. The functions of an audit committee include, but are not limited to the review of annual financial statements, strategic management plans or annual business plan, liaising with Council’s auditor and reviewing internal controls. Riverland Regional Assessment Panel Pursuant to Section 34 of the Development Act, 1993. In accordance with the authority delegated to it by the Council assess all development applications that are referred to it by an Authorised Council Officer. Building Fire Safety Committee (Regional) Responsible, under the Development Act, 1993, for building fire safety matters.
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Elected Member Committee Membership 2018–2019
Committee Member 2018–2019
Committee Member 2018–2019
Deputy Mayor Peter Hunter
Cr Allan Maddocks
— Lease Committee
— Lease Committee
— Policy Review Committee
— Policy Review Committee
Other Committees/Boards
— Asset Committee
— Asset Committee
— Strategic Planning and
Other Committees/Boards
Other Committees/Boards
— Audit Committee
— Strategic Planning and
Mayor Neil Martinson — Lease Committee — Policy Review Committee — Asset Committee
Development Policy Committee — Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland Inc (Chair) — Local Government Association of SA (member) — Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association (member) — Riverland Local Government Forum — Local Government Finance Authority — Murray River Alliance SA group — SA River Murray Sustainability (SARMS) — Murray Darling Basin Authority – Basin Community Committee Member — Lyrup Village Progress Group — Renmark Paringa Council Grants Assessment Panel — Australia Day Awards Assessment Panel
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— Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — Murraylands & Riverland Local Government Association (member) — Riverland Local Government Forum — Murray Darling Association Inc - Region 5 Committee (Chair) — SEE Renmark 2024 Steering Committee — Renmark Irrigation Trust Environmental Watering Committee — Renmark Paringa Council Grants Assessment Panel
Development Policy Committee — Murray Darling Association Region 5 (Proxy)
Committee Member 2018–2019
Committee Member 2018–2019
Committee Member 2018–2019
Cr Maria Spano
Cr David Sims
Cr Henry Du Rieu
— Lease Committee
— Lease Committee
— Lease Committee
— Asset Committee Other Committees/Boards — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council — National Trust (Olivewood)
Other Committees/Boards — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — Renmark High School Governing Council
— Tourism and Events Committee — Asset Committee Other Committees/Boards — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — Renmark Paringa Community Museum
Renmark Branch — Lyrup Village Progress Group
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Elected Member Committee Membership 2018–2019
Committee Member 2018–2019
Committee Member 2018–2019
Committee Member 2018–2019
Cr Margaret Howie
Cr Ben Townsend
Cr Sim Singh-Malhi
— Policy Review Committee
— Policy Review Committee
— Landcare Committee
— Tourism and Events Committee
— Asset Committee
— Asset Committee
Other Committees/Boards
Other Committees/Boards
— Audit Committee
— Strategic Planning and
— Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — Murray Darling Association Region 5 — SEE Renmark 2024 Steering Committee — Friends of the PS Industry
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Development Policy Committee
Other Committees/Boards — Audit Committee — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee
Elected Member Committee Membership 2018
Committee Member 2018
Committee Member 2018
Committee Member 2018
Cr Frank Turton
Cr Jack Gibb
Cr Mark Chown
— Policy Review Committee
— Renmark Paringa
— Lease Committee
Other Committees/Boards — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — Paringa Museum Group (non-voting) — Lyrup Village Progress Group
Landcare Committee Other Committees/Boards — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — Riverland NRM Group Local Government Advisory Committee — Murray Darling Association Inc – Region 5 Committee
— Policy Review Committee Other Committees/Boards — Audit Committee — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee — National Trust, Renmark Olivewood (non-voting)
— Central Irrigation Trust AGM – RPC’s representative — Friends of the PS Industry (non-voting) — Pike River Group
Committee Member 2018
Cr Helen Slade — Lease Committee — Tourism Events Committee Other Committees/Boards — Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee
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Compliance Statement CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS SECTIONS 90(2) AND 91(7)
MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTS It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 1999
During the year to 30 June 2019 Council
(The Act), schedule 4, clause 1(ga) that Council include in
held twelve (12) ordinary meetings and ten
the Annual Report, information in relation to any orders
(10) special meetings during 2018/19.
of the Council or Council committee where the public have been excluded from attendance in accordance with Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999. It is also a requirement of the Act, for Council to include
Council used the provisions of Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act, 1999, on ten (10) separate occasions during the course of the Council meetings, Council met in confidence to discuss issues in relation to:
in the Annual Report, information in relation to any orders of the Council or Council committee that documents be kept on a confidential basis in accordance with Section 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999.
SECTION 90(3)(a) – 2 ITEMS Information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead). Meeting
Date
Subject
Special Council
30/4/19
CEO’s Annual Performance Review and Presentation
Special Council
4/6/19
CEO’s Employment Contract
SECTION 90(3)(d)(i)(ii) – 5 ITEMS Commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which – (i) c ould reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party. (ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest. Meeting
Date
Subject
Ordinary Council
25/9/18
Renmark Solar Project
Ordinary Council
23/10/18
Darnley Taylor Masterplan Annual Business Plan Budget Variation
Ordinary Council
11/12/18
Renmark Solar Project, Sign and Seal Ground Lease and Development Services Agreement
Lease Committee
2/4/19
Westpac Lease
Special Council
4/6/19
Management Agreement Operating Costs, Alan Coulter Recreation Centre & Swimming Pool
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Compliance Statement CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS SECTIONS 90(2) AND 91(7)
SECTION 90(3)(k) – 2 ITEMS Tenders for the supply of goods, the provision of services or the carrying out of works; Meeting
Date
Subject
Special Council
19/12/18
Alan Coulter Recreation Centre Indoor Pool Roof Structure
Ordinary Council
28/5/19
Renmark Swimming Pool Tenders
SECTION 90(3)(e) – 1 ITEM Matters affecting the security of the council, members or employees of the council, or council property, or the safety of any person; Meeting
Date
Ordinary Council
26/2/19
Subject Renmark Paringa Council Enterprise Bargaining Agreement ASU & AWU No. 7 of 2018
Review of items discussed in confidence is undertaken on a regular basis, quarterly or as required and this process has seen 10 items released from confidentially provisions over the course of the year.
CONFIDENTIAL MOTIONS During the course of the financial year Council has made a total of 234 resolutions that were not procedural, these resolutions reflected the decisions made by Council. Council resolved to enter into confidence in 4.27% of instances.
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Renmark Paringa General Information
Area
Population
921km2
9,869
Electors
6,503
Rateable Assessments
5,440
Road Length
580km
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COUNCIL’S ELECTOR REPRESENTATION QUOTA Council has no wards and members are elected by the eligible electors in the total area of the Council. The Council’s elector representation quota is as follows:
Council
Number of Electors
Number of Elected members
Electors per Elected member
Renmark Paringa
6,462
8 + Mayor
718
Council
Number of Electors
Number of Elected members
Electors per Elected member
Berri Barmera
7,307
8 + Mayor
811
Loxton Waikerie
8,158
10 + Mayor
741
Clare and Gilbert Valleys
6,687
9 + Mayor
668
Grant
5,458
9 + Mayor
545
Mid Murray
6,442
9 + Mayor
644
Naracoorte Lucindale
5,830
10 + Mayor
530
Annual Report 2018/19
DELEGATIONS REGISTER Acts of Parliament, Local Government Act 1999 Councils have a range of powers and functions to perform which are conferred under a number of different Acts of Parliament including the Local Government Act 1999, allowing decisions to be made by the staff who carry out 'day to day' operations. Section 44 (6) of the Act requires council to review delegations at least once in every financial year, a review of all delegations was adopted by Council at the meeting of 26 March 2019. The delegations register is able to be accessed via Council’s website: https://www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au/delegationsregister Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 allows a Council to delegate many of its decision making powers and functions under these Acts. The primary purpose of delegating powers and functions is to facilitate an efficient and effective organisation by allowing decisions to be made by the staff that carry out day to day operations.
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LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN The Renmark Paringa Council has the following Community Land Management Plans: — Major Parks/Reserves — Minor Parks/Reserves — Sport Recreation Facilities — Cemeteries
Pursuant to Section 128 (9) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council must include in it’s annual report details of the remuneration paid to it’s external auditor for work performed during the review year. In compliance with Section 128(9), Council advises: — The sum of $19,180 (Exc GST) is the remuneration payable for the annual audit of the council's financial statements.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
— Other Community Land Where possible we provide information to residents/
EXTERNAL AUDITOR
ratepayers without referral to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1991. Where information
Council is required under Section 128 of the
is requested under the Freedom of Information Act
Local Government Act 1999 to appoint a suitably
1999 a request form (provided for in the Act) must
qualified person as its external auditor. The
be completed and forwarded with the required
external auditor reports to Council on the General
application fee (unless an exemption is granted).
Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Report prepared annually in accordance with the Act.
We respond to applications as soon as possible within the statutory 30 days of receipt of a request
The external auditor is also required to report to Council
and application fee or proof of exemption. Council
on particular matters arising from the audit. (Section
has received nine FOI application during the
129 of the Local Government Act 1999). The external
reporting period, one with full release information
auditor must specifically identify in the report any
granted, four with full release, however with no
irregularity in the Council’s accounting practices or the
relevant documents found, two with partial release
management of the Council’s financial affairs identified
of information and two withdrawn applications.
by the external auditor during the course of an audit.
In accordance with section 38(1) of the Freedom of
Following a competitive tendering process, Council
Information Act 1991, a person who is aggrieved by a
appointed the firm Dean Newbery and Partners as
determination made by the council is entitled to an
Council’s external Auditors for a five (5) year term from the
internal review of the determination. Council received
2015/2016 financial year to the 2019/2020 financial year.
no requests for internal review in this reporting period All Freedom of Information applications and inquiries should be addressed to Council’s FOI Officer, Tony Siviour.
Annual Report 2018/19
SENIOR OFFICERS
REGISTERS AND CODES
Allowances, Bonuses and Benefits
Section 131 (2)
Allowances and benefits are made available to three senior
Local Government Act 1999
executive officers as part of salary packages, they are as follows:
Pursuant to Section 131 (2) of the Local Government Act 1999 the following information is provided in compliance with the Act.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mandatory Registers, Codes and Policies List of Registers:
— Reimbursement of professional fees — Mobile telephone and costs of reasonable private calls — Provision of a laptop
DIRECTOR – INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES — Membership fees and subscriptions as approved by the Chief Executive Officer — Mobile telephone and costs of reasonable private calls — Provision of a laptop
DIRECTOR – CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
— By Law Register — Community Management Plans — Fees and Charges Register — Register of Allowances and Benefits (Elected Members) — Register of Community Land — Register of Interests (Council members) — Register of Interests (Council officers) — Register of Public Roads — Register of Salaries and Wages Additional Registers Are maintained and include the following: — Assessment Record
— Membership fees and subscriptions as approved by the Chief Executive Officer — Mobile telephone and costs of reasonable private calls — Provision of a Laptop
— Approval Register — Asset Register — Certificate of Title Register — Common Seal Register — Confidential Minute Register — Matters Lying on the Table Register
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— Register of Campaign Donation Returns
— Statutory Policy – Prudential Review
— Gift Register
— Statutory Policy – Public Consultation
— Internal Review Register – Policy Review Register
— Statutory Policy – Public Interest
— Training Register – Elected Members and Employees Statutory Polices — Statutory Policy – Access to Council Meeting, Council Committees and Council Documents
Disclosure Policy and Procedure — Statutory Policy – Road Naming — Statutory Policy – Supplementary Election Council Policies
— Statutory Policy – Building Inspections
— Policy – Alternative Effluent Disposal
— Statutory Policy – Caretaker
— Policy – Annual Staff and Elected Member Function
— Statutory Policy – Code of Conduct
— Policy – Asset Recognition and Accounting
for Council Members — Statutory Policy – Code of Conduct for Employees — Statutory Policy – Code of Practice Meeting Procedures — Statutory Policy – Complaint Handling under Elected Member Code of Conduct — Statutory Policy – Elected Member Allowance and Support — Statutory Policy – Elected Member
— Policy – Australia Day Awards — Policy – Car Park Fund — Policy – Cemetery — Policy – Circus Siting — Policy – Complaints relating to Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviour — Policy – Correspondence – Community Members — Policy – Council Buildings Hire/Use
Training and Development — Policy – Council Emblem — Statutory Policy – Informal Gathering — Policy – Council IT and Communications — Statutory Policy – Internal Review of Council Decisions — Policy – Council Meetings – Elected Member Reports — Statutory Policy – Land and Asset Disposal — Policy – Council Meetings – Late Agenda Items — Statutory Policy – Order Making — Policy – Council Meetings – Protocols — Statutory Policy – Procurement
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— Policy – Council Meetings – Questions from the Gallery
— Policy – Motor Vehicle Replacement
— Policy – Credit Card Use
— Policy – Payment of Fines and Remissions
— Policy – Debt Recovery
— Policy – Private Jetties and Pontoons
— Policy – Display Material
— Policy – Property Numbering
— Policy – Elected Member – Service Recognition
— Policy – Rate Rebate
— Policy – Elected Members iPad
— Policy – Records Management
— Policy – Encroachments
— Policy – Roadside Accident Markers
— Policy – Finger Point Sign
— Policy – Roadside Waste Management
— Policy – Flag Flying – Community and Civic Centre
— Policy – Social Media
— Policy – Flammable Undergrowth
— Policy – Sponsorship and Funding
— Policy – Food Act Inspection Fees
— Policy – Staff Service Awards
— Policy – Fraud and Corruption
— Policy – Traffic Fines
— Policy – Gas and Electric BBQ on Total Fire Ban Day
— Policy – Treasury Management
— Policy – Hardship for Residential Customers
— Policy – Tree Management
— Policy – Information Bay – Business Advertising Signage
— Policy – Unreasonable Complaints
— Policy – Local Community Organisations Representation
— Policy – Unsolicited Proposals
— Policy – Long Term Infrastructure and Asset Management
— Policy – Volunteer Policy and Code of Conduct
— Policy – Machinery Use Bushfires and Declared Major Disaster — Policy – Mayor Seeking Legal Advice — Policy – Media Statements — Policy – Memorial — Policy – Mobile Food Vending
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District Council of Loxton Waikerie
Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association
2018-19 Annual Report A regional subsidiary established under the Local Government Act 1999 135
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Governance • Openness and transparency
Economic
• Strong, diverse, sustainable and prosperous communities Annual Report 2018/19
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT I am pleased to present and commend to you the 2018/2019 Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association (MRLGA) Annual Report. The report reflects a period of change within the Association. From a personal perspective, I thank my fellow board members, the principal members of the constituent councils, for entrusting me with the role of President of the MRLGA at the Special General Meeting of the Association held on 5 December 2018. I consider it a privilege to serve in the capacity of President of the MRLGA and acknowledge the leadership of the immediate past President, Mayor Dave Burgess whose commitment to the Association, regional South Australia and indeed the State has exemplified and promoted the very best of local government. I thank Mayor Burgess for his continued support as the Deputy President. Of course, the significance of the Special General Meeting on 5 December 2018 was reflective of the fact that Local Government elections were held across the state in November 2018. It would be remiss of me not to thank former Mayors Kevin Burdett and Neville Jaensch for their contributions to MRLGA over numerous years; I note their continued commitment to the District Council of Karoonda East Murray and Coorong District Council respectively. Importantly, change also presents an opportunity to welcome new people, embrace new perspectives and consider new approaches. On that note, MRLGA welcomed Mayor Caroline Phillips, District Council Karoonda East Murray and Mayor Paul Simmons, Coorong District Council. The Board of the MRLGA provides oversight and the strategic impetus to a program of works delivered by a number of committees. The committees provide a platform for the combine capabilities that exists across our constituent councils to work collaboratively in the interests of the region. It is important to recognise the MRLGA CEO Network Group and the work they undertook throughout the year in providing advice on the review of the MRLGA Charter and the Subscription Model. Likewise, the outputs of the MRLGA Regional Transport and Asset Committee and the MRLGA Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Committee have allowed the Board to review, prioritise and access resources and implement projects on behalf of region. MRLGA remains committed to the Murray River Alliance (MRA) which informally aligns the interests of the Association with those of Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland and the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board. Through involvement with the MRA, aspects of development planning and land use zones along the length of the Murray River in South Australia were identified as areas where a cohesive and coordinated regional response could unlock economic potential. Work in this area has placed the councils along the Murray River in a strong position to be able to respond to the South Australian Government’s draft Planning and Design codes. 137
In reflecting on the change and the work MRLGA has undertaken in the last 12 months, it is clear that the local government sector must continue to articulate the key role we play in serving our communities, elevate our priorities and campaign for the necessary support required from other tiers of government. Collectively we need to focus the effective management of our resources and assets and provide the necessary services to create an environment for healthy and prosperous communities and associated industry. As much as we plan and as hard as we work, often there are circumstances that are beyond our control that can have a significant influence on our economies and communities. While we endeavour to build our capability and capacity in order to develop greater resilience as a region, the impacts of drought can leave us searching for answers nonetheless. In difficult times, strong partnerships often come to the fore and in this instance, it is important that we acknowledge the support received from the Australian Government via the Drought Communities Programme. The benefits of the two governments working together to assist local communities are immense and MRLGA are grateful for the opportunities it afforded. In wrapping up, I finish where I started by noting that it has been a year of change. I wish to thank Peter Bond who, under contract to the Association, provided executive services and undertook the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Peter’s final day with the Association was 28 June 2019. The strategic leadership he offered has been a real asset to MRLGA and he leaves the organisation well positioned for continuing success. I wish Peter all the best in his future endeavours and thank him in particular for the structural change he initiated during his tenure. Furthermore, it gives me a great deal of pleasure, on behalf of the Board, to welcome Tim Smythe to the MRLGA and wish him all the best in the role of CEO. Mayor Peter R. Hunt, Berri Barmera Council President MRGLA
Annual Report 2018/19
MRLGA BOARD AND DEPUTY MEMBERS MRLGA Principal Members From December 2018 *Mayor Peter Hunt (President) Mayor Paul Simmons Mayor Caroline Phillips Mayor Leon Stasinowsky *Mayor Dave Burgess (Deputy President) Mayor Neil Martinson Mayor Brenton Lewis Mayor Andrew Grieger
From July 2018 to November 2018 Berri Barmera Council Coorong District Council District Council Karoonda East Murray District Council Loxton Waikerie Mid Murray Council Renmark Paringa Council Rural City of Murray Bridge Southern Mallee District Council
Mayor Peter Hunt (Deputy President) Mayor Neville Jaensch Mayor Kevin Burdett Mayor Leon Stasinowsky Mayor Dave Burgess (President) Mayor Neil Martinson Mayor Brenton Lewis Mayor Andrew Grieger
Berri Barmera Council Coorong District Council District Council Karoonda East Murray District Council Loxton Waikerie Mid Murray Council Renmark Paringa Council Rural City of Murray Bridge Southern Mallee District Council
*Member of the South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils; a committee of LGASA
MRLGA Deputy Members From December 2018
From July 2018 to November 2018
Cr Rhonda Centofanti
Berri Barmera Council
Cr Ella Winnall
Berri Barmera Council
Cr Jeff Arthor Cr Sharon Bland Cr Yvonne Smith Cr Trevor Norton Cr Kevin Myers Cr Peter Hunter Cr Fred Toogood Cr Neville Pfeiffer
Coorong District Council Coorong District Council District Council Karoonda East Murray District Council Loxton Waikerie Mid Murray Council Renmark Paringa Council Rural City of Murray Bridge Southern Mallee District Council
Cr Andrew Kassebaum
Cr Sharon Bland Cr Caroline Phillips Cr Michael Vowles Cr Kelly Kuhn Cr Peter Hunter Cr Theo Weinmann Cr Neville Pfeiffer
Berri Barmera Council
Coorong District Council District Council Karoonda East Murray District Council Loxton Waikerie Mid Murray Council Renmark Paringa Council Rural City of Murray Bridge Southern Mallee District Council
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MRLGA ACTIVITY ROLE OF THE MRLGA
The Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association is comprised of the following Constituent Councils: • Berri Barmera Council • Coorong District Council • District Council of Karoonda East Murray • District Council of Loxton Waikerie
• Mid Murray Council • Rural City of Murray Bridge • Renmark Paringa Council, and • Southern Mallee District Council
The Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association Strategic Plan 2016 - 2020 responds not only to the strategic needs and obje’ctives of its 8 Constituent Councils, but also to a number of key strategies including States Seven Strategic Priorities, the LGA’s Strategic Plan, the RDAs Regional Roadmap and the SA MDBNRM Board’s Strategic and Business Plans. Executive Officer services for the Association for the year were again provided by Peter Bond under a contract arrangement. In accordance with a resolution of Member Council Delegates, the Chief Executive Officer is subject to ongoing performance review with the Association.
The Annual Report articulates clearly the alignment of the Subsidiary with is role and purpose as outlined below;
Role
Leadership and Advocacy
MRLGA will provide for …
• Initiate action and lead regional activity • Set the agenda and direction • Represent the region, and pursue outcomes on behalf of the Constituent Councils and the region •
Capacity Building
• • •
Work with member Councils to build capacity and increase sustainability Provide for integrated and coordinated regional collaboration for Constituent Councils Act as the central organisation for shared Local Government responsibilities Join with other stakeholders to deliver a service or project
Continuous Improvement
•
Facilitate continuous improvement for our Constituent Councils
Collaborative Partnerships
•
Join with other stakeholders to build the capacity of the region
OUR VISION
A successful region led by progressive and responsive local governments. issues and projects and the lobbying for the benefit of our regional communities. OUR MISSION
To provide an effective and efficient regional organisation, facilitating the coordination of Local Government resources, the fostering of partnership approaches to regional issues and projects and the lobbying for the benefit of our regional communities.
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MRLGA Board: The MRLGA Board exists as a means to coordinate activities of local government at a regional level related to environment, economic and social development with the objective of achieving continual improvement for the benefit of the communities of its constituent councils. The Board held meetings in: • 11 July 2018 • 12 October 2018 • 5 December 2018 • 30 January 2019 • 5 April 2019 • 24 May 2019 Meetings of the Board provide opportunity to hear from guest speakers on strategically aligned matters. Presentations on the following were delivered to the Board: • Purpose, activities and initiatives of Small Business Commissioner • LGA Constitutional review and ancillary documents • SA Power Networks – vegetation management near powerlines • Progress of the National Carp Control Program • Brand SA initiatives • SA MDB NRMB – Murray Darling Water Infrastructure Program
MRLGA COMMITTEES CEO Network The CEO Network is an advisory group that participates in priority identification for MRLGA Board and provides tactical advice on the pursuit of strategic outputs. Meetings were held in: • August 2018 MRLGA CEO Network Group • January 2019 • March 2019 Current 30 June 2019 • May 2019 Karyn Burton Berri Barmera Council The CEO Network provided a forum for the following presentations: • LG Emergency Management Operations • Office of Industry Advocate – Industry Participation Frameworks The CEO Network have also played a significant role in developing recommendations to the MRLGA Board on: • The MRLGA Subscription Model • Charter review • Policy development and review
Annual Report 2018/19
David Mosel (Acting)
Coorong District Council
Matthew Morgan
Ben Scales
District Council Karoonda East Murray District Council Loxton Waikerie Mid Murray Council
Tony Siviour
Renmark Paringa Council
Michael Sedgman
Rural City of Murray Bridge Southern Mallee District Council
David Beaton
Jason Taylor
Regional Transport and Assets (RTA) The RTA brings together council infrastructure managers and provides tactical and strategic response to infrastructure development and maintenance across the regions. Meetings of RTA were held in: • October 2018 • February 2019 • April 2019 Outcomes derived from the activity of the RTA include: • Identification and prioritisation of council managed regionally significant roads for investment via the Special Local Roads Program • Development of project scope for the Regional Road Hierarchy Project • Refinement of the freight intersection risk spreadsheet as part of the ongoing High-Risk Intersection Upgrade Project • Updating Regional Road Action Plan • Partial review of the 2030 Regional Transport Plan
Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Committee
MRLGA Regional Transport & Assets Committee Current 30 June 2019 Mayor Neil Martinson Chair Mayor Peter Hunt (ex officio) Mayor Paul Simmons Harry Du
Berri Barmera Council
Dave Degrancy
Berri Barmera Council
David Mosel
Coorong District Council
Jarrod Manuel
David Hassett
District Council Karoonda East Murray District Council Loxton Waikerie District Council Loxton Waikerie Mid Murray Council
Russell Pilbeam (proxy)
Mid Murray Council
Tim Tol
Renmark Paringa Council
Geoff Meaney (proxy)
Renmark Paringa Council
Heather Barclay
Rural City of Murray Bridge Rural City of Murray Bridge Southern Mallee District Council
Greg Perry Dom Perre (proxy)
Matt James (proxy) Mathew Sherman
MRLGA Regional Public Health & Wellbeing Committee Current 30 June 2019 Mayor Peter Hunt (ex officio)
The MRLGA Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan Committee comprises of Staff and Senior Management representatives from each Council including but not limited to Environmental Health, Community Development, Infrastructure and Governance. The Committee held meetings in: • 7 September 2018 • 30 January 2019 • 18 March 2019
Rebecca Burton
Berri Barmera Council
Andrew Haigh
Berri Barmera Council
Myles Sommers
Berri Barmera Council
Cr Sharon Bland
Coorong District Council
Caroline Thomas
Coorong District Council
Dara Frankel
District Council Loxton Waikerie
Cheryl Pedler
District Council Loxton Waikerie
Thomas McKellar
Mid Murray Council
Kirsty Morgan
Mid Murray Council
Julie Savill
Mid Murray Council
Outputs from the Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Committee include:
Stephanie Coughlin
Renmark Paringa Council
Katina Nikas
Renmark Paringa Council
Jeremy Byrnes
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Reg Budarick
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Geoff Parsons
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Shilo Wyatt
Southern Mallee District Council
• Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health Plan Report for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2018 submitted pursuant to Section 52 of the SA Public Health Act 2011
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• Expression of Interest successfully submitted to the LGA SA Research and Development Scheme and $75,000 awarded for the region to participate in the Community Wellbeing Alliance Pilot project • Advocacy, via correspondence to Hon Stephen Wade MLC, Minister for Health and Wellbeing, for the continuation of the Local Government Public Health Program Social Issues Report Emily Morgan, Pull Bang Enterprises, was engaged to conduct a survey of member Councils and prepared a "Social Issues Report" for the region. The final report uses quantitative and qualitative data to describe the headline social issues for each Council as well as describing current Local Government programs, projects and services employed to address these issues.
ALLIED ORGANISATIONS Murray River Alliance (MRA) MRA is an informal alliance between Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland, South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board and MRLGA. Meetings were held on: • 21 September 2018 • 16 November 2018 • 8 March 2019 • 5 April 2019 Outcomes from the Murray River Alliance •
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URPS (Urban and Regional Planning Solutions) were commissioned (RDA) and delivered the Murray River Corridor Policies -Transitioning to the Planning and Design Code project. • The project also looked a case study from Victoria were an Economic Growth Zone was established in the La Trobe Valley URPS have been commissioned (MRLGA) to deliver stage 2 the Murray River Corridor Policies project. • Myles Somers (BBC) and Geoff Parsons (RCMB) are the project leads • The project will position the region to respond to the South Australian Government’s draft Planning and Design codes
Murray Darling Association (MDA) The MRLGA provides a forum by which Constituent Councils can consider the activities of the MDA and coordinate responses to issues as they arise. MRLGA also provides a conduit by which oversight of appropriate local government representation can occur on the region 5 and 6 regional committees to the MDA. Key to the MRLGA involvement is a desire to see continued commitment to delivering the Murray Darling Basin Plan in full and on time. The MRLGA CEO in fulfilling his duties to the Advisory Committee attended a Strategic Planning Workshop in Echuca/Moama from 1 to 4 February 2019 and the Annual Conference in Leeton on 29 and 30 August 2018. Annual Report 2018/19
Regional Organisation Executive Officers The Regional Organisations Executive Officers from the six regional local government associations have formed a Working Group. Meetings were held on: • 22 August 2018 • 4 December 2018 • 20 March 2019 • 15 May 2019 Outputs have included: • Contribution to the SAROC Business Plan and the Agenda • A stronger working relationship with the LGA Management team • Provision of regional intelligence to sector wide issues • Advocating on behalf of the regions • Identification of priority issues
Email: ceomrlga@outlook.com • PO Box 1133, Loxton SA 5333 • www.mmlga.sa.gov.au
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 June 2019
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Contents
Statement of Financial Performance
2
Statement of Financial Position
3
Statement of Changes in Members' Funds
4
Statement of Cash Flows
5
Notes to the Financial Statements
6
Statement by Members
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Note Income M&M LGA Contributions Other Grants & Contributions Interest Revenue
2 2 2
Total Revenue Operating Expenses
3
Surplus (deficit) for the year Total Comprehensive Profit (Loss)
The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements
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2019 $
2018 $
143,436 367,234 9,961
158,665 257,518 4,689
520,631
420,872
(190,302)
(277,094)
330,329 330,329
143,778 143,778
Murray and Mallee Local Government Association STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
Note
Assets Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Trade and other receivables Total Current Assets
4 5
Total Assets
2019 $
2018 $
902,359 750 903,109
435,692 148,706 584,398
903,109
584,398
2,766 2,766
14,384 14,384
2,766
14,384
900,343
570,014
900,343 900,343
570,014 570,014
Liabilities Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Total Current Liabilities
6
Total Liabilities Net Assets
Member's Funds
7 7
Unspent funds reserve Accumulated surplus Total Members Funds
The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBER'S FUNDS AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
Accumulated Surplus $
Note 2019 Balance at the beginning of the year Surplus for the year
7
Balance at the end of year
Unspent funds reserve $
Total $
570,014 330,329
-
570,014 330,329
900,343
-
900,343
502,456 143,778 (76,220)
(76,220) 76,220
426,236 143,778 -
570,014
-
570,014
2018 Balance at the beginning of the year Surplus for the year Transfers
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Balance at the end of year
The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 Note
Cash from operating activities
Receipts from grants Receipts from members Interest received less: increase/(decrease) in debtors Payments to suppliers add: increase/(decrease) in payables Net cash provided from operating activities
8
Net increase in cash held Cash at beginning of financial year Cash at end of financial year
4
2019 $
2018 $
367,234 143,436 9,961 147,956 (190,302) (11,618)
257,518 158,665 4,689 (136,977) (277,094) 2,066
466,667
8,867
466,667 435,692
8,867 426,825
902,359
435,692
The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Local Government Act (1999). The association is a not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards. Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise. The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected noncurrent assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the members of the committee. (a) Comparatives When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Where the association has retrospectively applied an accounting policy, made a retrospective restatement or reclassified items in its financial statements, an additional statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period will be disclosed (subject to materiality). (b) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. (c) Income taxes The activities of the Association are exempt from taxation under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. (d) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 (e) Financial Instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the association commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted). Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs except where the instruments are classified "at fair value through profit or loss", in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. Classification and subsequent measurement Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted. Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation of the difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method. The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) over the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term} of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying amount with a consequential recognition of income or expense in profit or loss. The association does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture entities as being subject to the requirements of Accounting Standards specifically applicable to financial instruments. (i) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial asset is derecognised. (ii) Financial liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial liability is derecognised.
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 Impairment At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset has been impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events (a "loss event") that has occurred, which has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset(s). In the case of available-for-sale financial assets, a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of the instrument is considered to constitute a loss event. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss immediately. Also, any cumulative decline in fair value previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss at this point. In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, loss events may include indications that the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, indications that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial re-organisation and changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. For financial assets carried at amortised cost (including loans and receivables), a separate allowance account is used to reduce the carrying amount of financial assets impaired by credit losses. After having taken all possible measures of recovery, if the management establishes that the carrying amount cannot be recovered by any means, at that point the writing off amounts are charged to the allowance account or the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly if no impairment amount was previously recognised in the allowance accounts. When the terms of financial assets that would otherwise have been past due or impaired have been renegotiated, the association recognises the impairment for such financial assets by taking into account the original terms as if the terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events that have occurred are duly considered. Derecognition Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual right to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party, whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss. (f) Impairment of assets At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. The assessment will consider both external and internal sources of information. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of that asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and its value-in-use, to the asset's carrying amount. Any excess of the asset's carrying amount over its recoverable amount is immediately recognised in profit or loss. Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon the asset's ability to generate net cash inflows and when the entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the association estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
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cost of an asset where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the association estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Murray and Mallee Local Government Association NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is recognised against the revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that class of asset. (g) Revenue Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the association obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the association and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably. If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. When grant revenue is received whereby the association incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt. Revenue from membership subscriptions are recognised as income in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at the reporting date. The stage of completion is determined by reference to the membership year. Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customer. Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). (h) Trade and other payables Accounts payable and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the reporting period that remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability. (i) Trade and other receivables These include amounts due from the ATO and accrued interest on deposits in financial institutions. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets. Accounts receivable are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment. (j) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments Key estimates (i) Impairment - general The association assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluation of conditions and events specific to the association that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets are reassessed using value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions.
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Note 2: Revenue
2019 $
M&M LGA Contributions Berri Barmera Coorong District Council DC of Karoonda East Murray DC of Loxton Waikerie Mid Murray Council The Rural City of Murray Bridge Renmark Paringa Council Southern Mallee DC SLRP surcharge
21,319 14,120 7,476 27,566 16,889 28,241 18,965 8,860 143,436
Other Grants & Contributions Other Grants Rubble Royalties Regional Capacity Buildings Community Wellbeing Alliance Out Reach Program Income Riverland Social Indicators
Interest Revenue Total Revenue
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2018 $
10
20,860 13,816 7,315 22,080 16,525 27,633 18,557 8,669 23,210 158,665
194,542 40,692 75,000 25,000 32,000 367,234
3,450 164,291 39,777 50,000 50,000 307,518
9,961
4,689
520,631
470,872
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Note 3: Other Operating Expenses
2019 $
2,862 50 3,050 121,393 4,325 4,615 18,273 490 7,302 2,618
Allowances Accounting software Audit fees Executive officer contract services Insurance Meeting expenses President's travelling allowance SAROC regional meeting costs Sundry expenses SLRP Priority Setting Administration Support Legal Charter Review CEO Succession Planning / Recruitment MDB Social Planning Forum Project Expenditure: Discretionary Projects Strategic ICT Projects Commodity Route Assessment Murray River Alliance Projects Regional Freight Movement Study Regional Waste Strategy Sport and Recreation Facilities Needs Review Riverland Social Indicators
1,192 900 23,232 190,302
Note 4: Cash and cash equivalents
Note 5: Trade and other receivables Trade Debtors GST receivable / (payable) Prepayments
Note 6: Trade and other Payables
11
18,700 15,000 16,960 11,022 29,735 2,500 23,909 277,094
2018 $
2019 $
750 750
2018 $ 140,408 8,298 148,706
2,766 2,766
2018 $ 14,384 14,384
2019 $
Payables GST receivable / (payable)
3,000 276 3,300 115,520 7,208 2,221 649 1,115 1,200 14,099 10,680 -
2019 $
100 136,180 766,080 902,359
Cash on hand Cash at bank LGFA Investment
2018 $
100 279,473 156,119 435,692
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Note 7: Accumulated Surplus
2019 $ 570,014 330,329 900,343
Opening Balance Surplus for the year Net transfers (to)/from reserves: Unspent funds reserve Net transfers (to)/from accumulated surplus: Net Transfers (to)/from reserves Balance at year end
2018 $ 426,236 143,778 570,014
-
76,220
-
(76,220)
900,343
570,014
Note : reserves no longer used in relation to unspent funds as a result of change in accounting treatment.
Note 8: Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with surplus for year 2019 $ 330,329
Net surplus for the year Changes in assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Net cash provided from operating activities
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147,956 (11,618) 466,667
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2018 $ 143,778 (136,978) 2,067 8,867
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Note 9: Financial Instruments Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted including the criteria for the recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised with respect to each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 1 Summary of Significant Account Policies. Categorisation of Financial instruments 2019
Financial liabilities Trade and other Payables Total Financial liabilities Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other Receivables Total Financial Assets
Note 6
4 5
2018
Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value $ $ $ $ 14,384 14,384 14,384 14,384 902,360 902,360
902,360 902,360
435,692 140,408 435,692
435,692 140,408 435,692
Receivable and payable amounts disclosed exclude amounts relating to statutory receivables and payables. The fair values disclosed in the table above have been based on cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables short term instruments of a nature whose carrying value is equal to fair value. I.
Credit Risk Exposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties of contract obligations that could lead to a financial loss to the association. Credit risk is managed through maintaining procedures to regularly monitor the financial stability of customers and counterparties and by investing surplus funds in financial institutions that maintain a high credit rating. There is no collateral held by the association securing trade and other receivables.
ii.
Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the association might have difficulty in settling its debts or otherwise meeting its obligations related to financial liabilities. The association manages this risk by preparing and monitoring budgets, only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions and proactively monitoring the recovery of unpaid debts. No assets have been pledged as security for any liabilities.
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 iii.
Market Risk Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial liabilities recognised at the end of the reporting period whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows. The following table illustrates sensitivities to the association's exposure to changes in interest rates. 2019
Financial liabilities Trade and other Payables Financial Assets Cash at bank LGFA Investment Cash on hand
% Weighted Average Interest rate
$
2018
Carrying Value
% Weighted Average Interest rate
Carrying Value
$
$
$
0% 0% 1.8% 0%
-
136,180 766,080 100
0% 0% 1.8% 0%
14,384
279,473 156,119 100
Note 10: Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets At 30 June 2019, the association is unaware of any liability, contingent or otherwise, which has not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.
Note 11: Capital Commitments At 30 June 2019, the association is unaware of any capital or leasing commitments which have not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.
Note 12: Events after the end of the reporting period Since the reporting date, there have been no events that would materially impact on the contents of this report.
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Note 13: Economic Dependence
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Note 13: Economic Dependence Murray and Mallee Local Government Association is dependent on the Local Councils within its jurisdiction and other funding bodies for the majority of its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of this report, the Committee believe that the Local Councils and other bodies will continue to fund the Association.
Note 14: Related Party Transactions The total remuneration paid to key management personnel of Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated during the year was as follows: 2019 $ Chief Executive Officer Contract Services 121,393 Key management personnel include the CEO and President. Other related parties includes close family members of key management personnel and entities that are controlled or jointly controlled by those key management personnel individually or collectively with their close family members. There were no transactions with other related parties.
Note 15: Capital Management The Committee controls the capital of the entity to ensure that adequate cash flows are generated to fund its programs and that returns from investments are maximised within tolerable risk parameters. The Committee ensures that the overall risk management strategy is in line with this objective. The committee operates under policies approved by the board. Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the board on a regular basis. The entity's capital consists of financial liabilities, supported by financial assets. There have been no changes to the strategy adopted by the Committee to control the capital of the entity since the previous year.
Note 16: Association details The registered office of the association and principal place of business is; Murray and Mallee Local Government Association PO Box 236 Victor Harbor SA 5211
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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association STATEMENT BY MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
In the opinion of the committee, the Financial Statements comprising of the Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Members' Funds, Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Financial Statements: 1.
Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of Murray and Mallee Local Government Association as at 30 June 2019 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.
2.
At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Murray and Mallee Local Government Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
The Committee is responsible for the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the disclosure of all material and relevant information. This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:
Name: Tim Smythe Position: Chief Executive Date: 11/10/19
Name: Mayor Peter Hunt Position: President Date: 11/10/19
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