Gully
Grapevine Edition 71 Spring 2015
New playgrounds Swing to serious investment in playgrounds Page 2
Balmoral Reserve
Why a $27,000 investment in tree planting has taken place Page 4
The City of Tea Tree Gully Newsletter
What’s on?
Find out what’s happening at our community venues Page 9
Serious investment in play
Upgrades to 19 public playgrounds in the City of Tea Tree Gully will occur over the next 12 months at a combined total cost of $1.4 million. near Waterworld is also moving ahead, thanks to State Government funding.
seven of the 19 playgrounds mentioned Further investment in playgrounds
We spent an additional $2.3 million upgrading or building 64 playgrounds from 2008 to 2015.
This playground will be built over the next year, while community members will be invited to have their say on detailed skate park concept plans currently being developed for proposed construction in 2016.
A new skate plaza and playground
The State Government will also fund
More info: cttg.sa.gov.au/news
Considering the $300,000 already spent on upgrading nine playgrounds over the past 12 months, we think this sends a clear message that we want the children of Tea Tree Gully to have lots of fun.
above. is expected to continue until all 120plus playgrounds across the City have reached new standards for safety and fun – subject to budgetary approval.
Four-year-old twins Hugo and Jude, of Ridgehaven, try out the newly installed playground equipment at Sherry Court, Wynn Vale.
Makeovers on way
More City streetscapes and open spaces are set to receive much-needed makeovers, with an unprecedented $1.14 million to be spent on these in the coming year – $420,000 more than last year.
Tremendous effort!
Thank you to the 127 community members who braved wintery weather to plant 2,000 native trees at our National Tree Day event at Baymor Reserve, Modbury. It was wonderful to see service clubs, Scout and Guide groups, families, individuals and Council staff out in force!
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Much of this will be spent replacing plant buffer zones with more drought-tolerant and sustainable trees and shrubs along busy roads and roundabouts, as well as upgrading two reserves. Areas set to receive attention this year include sections of Lower North East Road (Dernancourt), Tasman Reserve (Gilles Plains), the Golden Way (Golden Grove and Greenwith), Green Valley Drive (Greenwith), Lake View Reserve (Highbury), O-Bahn Linear Park North (Holden Hill), Seymour Avenue (Modbury), Hazel Grove (Ridgehaven) and Keithcot Farm Drive (Wynn Vale).
Tea Tree Gully CFS played a critical role in fighting the Sampson Flat bushfires. New recruit Alana Clarke with captain Daryl Klingberg are pictured at the fire station.
Get ready for fire season
Now is the ideal time to prepare for the coming bushfire season to make sure your family and property have the best chance of survival.
The devastating Sampson Flat bushfires last January were a sobering reminder of the need to be well prepared for the fire danger season. “During the bushfires, we saw so many people panicking unnecessarily because they didn’t have bushfire plans in place, particularly those living in areas adjoining bushfires zones, such as Golden Grove and Banksia Park”, said Daryl Klingberg, Council’s Fire Prevention Officer, who is also the captain of the Tea Tree Gully Country Fire Service. “While many people will choose to leave their properties early in a bushfire, their homes will have a far better chance of survival if they have created a fire break around their house, garages and sheds. And now is the best time to start doing this well ahead of fire danger season,” Mr Klingberg said.
People living in rural properties need to regularly check that their fire fighting pumps and equipment are working and should make sure everyone in their household knows how to operate them. A Council permit is required to conduct any burn offs. These are only permitted outside of the fire danger season and only in certain rural areas. Burn offs are banned in residential areas.
How to prepare for a bushfire: cfs.sa.gov.au or 1300 362 361
Fire trails on track
We have already started work on reducing fuel loads and
You can check the Country Fire Service website for information on how to create a fire break.
cutting fire tracks on Council-owned land in readiness
Tips include making sure gutters are clear of leaves and grass, and trees and bushes are trimmed to reduce any undergrowth.
It costs more than $500,000 annually to do this, but it’s
It is also important to remove any nearby bark, woodpiles and flammable materials, and to prune any tree branches lower than two metres or that are overhanging buildings. Front page photo: Tea Tree Gully CFS captain Daryl Klingberg with new recruit Alana Clarke.
for the coming fire season. money well spent, considering we border the Adelaide Hills – one of Australia’s most bushfire-prone regions. At times we need to divert staff from other activities to concentrate on fire season preparation as community safety is paramount. 3
Recycling TVs & computers It’s now easier to do the right thing when it comes to disposing of outdated TVs or computer equipment. These items can be dropped off for free recycling at any of our Enviro Care Sundays, along with green organic waste, at St Agnes Recreation Park on Smart Road, St Agnes.
Enhancing historic township
The historic township of Tea Tree Gully has just received a substantial facelift (pictured above) on the corner of Perseverance and North East roads. Part of Council plans to enhance the character of the township over 15 years, the works will help to protect heritage buildings and improve pedestrian safety. New paving, seating and landscaping have been installed.
Please bring proof that you’re a resident, such as your rates notice or drivers licence. Enviro Care Sundays coming up – 10am to 2pm on 27 September, 11 and 25 October, 8 and 29 November and 13 December.
More info: cttg.sa.gov.au/enviro
Peak time for tree requests Thank you to the many residents who report concerns about Council trees. Aboriculture officers investigate all reports within five working days. We receive the most requests in spring and summer and following storms.
Log a tree request: cttg.sa.gov.au/trees An advanced claret ash tree is lowered into position as part of mass tree plantings at Balmoral Reserve.
65 trees for Balmoral Reserve Planting of 65 trees is underway at
New lawns will also be sown in the
Dernancourt’s Balmoral Reserve to help
next few months, subject to weather
lessen the blow of seeing nine large
conditions.
pine trees removed due to giant pine scale infestation. While the pine trees were replaced with advanced claret ash trees in August, mass plantings of other trees, such as kurrajongs and jacarandas, will continue to take place over a number of months. 4
Council will invest $27,000 on the tree planting project, while the removal of pine trees was funded by Biosecurity SA.
Concerned about your pine trees? Call the Exotic Plant Pest hotline on 1800 084 881.
Big spend up on local roads
Tea Tree Gully Council is set to roll out $4 million in roadworks by July next year. Roads that are no longer viable to repair
Kelly Road (Modbury), Delray Avenue
for 580 km of roads – the distance
or have major structural problems will
(Holden Hill), Elizabeth St (Tea Tree
from Modbury to Roxby Downs.
be reconstructed, while numerous roads
Gully), Greenwith Road (Golden Grove)
Footpaths
will be resealed.
and Lydia Avenue (Surrey Downs).
We will also invest $881,000 in
Our costs this year will be offset by a
In the last 12 months, Tea Tree Gully
$1.6 million Australian Government
Council also spent $4 million on
Roads to Recovery grant.
roadworks, including about $1 million
This will fund upgrades on sections
Roads to Recovery funding.
constructing new footpaths across the City, with $400,000 allocated for sealed footpaths and $481,000 for unsealed footpaths.
Tea Tree Gully Council is responsible
More info on where rates are spent: cttg.sa.gov.au/abp
Verge mowing
Preserving our history
Tennis anyone?
Our mowing teams are now out in force dealing with springtime growth across the City.
The exterior of the historic former Steventon School in the Tea Tree Gully township has been restored to its former glory.
Tea Tree Gully’s Memorial Drive public tennis courts recently underwent a $54,000 upgrade.
of Ladywood Road (Modbury North),
News in brief
Keeping up with mowing is a challenge as wet weather and sunshine adds up to growth, but rain can delay schedules. Residents are encouraged to mow their own household verge if possible. Residential verge cutting for aesthetic purposes is a lower priority for us than bushfire prevention mowing.
Heritage conservation works costing $100,000 were undertaken on the 1860s building in August. Stone wall and window repairs were carried out, while the roof, wall cladding, gutter and fascias were replaced to give the building a new lease of life.
New artificial turf surfaces and nets, hopscotch and handball courts, plus basketball and netball rings were installed. The Jubilee Way tennis courts at Wynn Vale will receive a $35,000 upgrade later this year, including a new playing surface.
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Our local views Water Gully
Cr Brian Massey Cr Robin Coleman We are pleased that Council has passed its annual budget with one of the lowest rate increases across all councils in this State. The budget continues our strong work in further paying down debt and, in doing so, releasing the handbrake on our ability to meet infrastructure needs, including roads, parks and footpaths. Council continues to work on other challenging policy and project areas and will continue to make reforms to keep the institution on track to meet ratepayers’ needs. With one of our coldest winters having come to an end, we look forward to spring weather and families using our wonderful facilities, including our flagship park at Balmoral Reserve. If you see something that needs fixing on Council land, such as a broken footpath or pothole, please report it to Council on 8397 7444 or via email at cttg@cttg.sa.gov.au 6
Hillcott
Cr Paul Barbaro Cr Sandy Keane
Pedare
Cr Paula Luethen-Soper Cr Bernie Keane
Upcoming proposed capital works and key projects residents have lobbied for include:
Well done to Jeremy Hopkins
Wynn Vale – The next phase of our city beautification and tree screen replacement and landscape rectification projects, plus unsealed and sealed footpaths programs and tennis court resurfacing at the popular Jubilee Lake recreation and environment precinct.
team on top of the ladder and
Modbury Heights – Open space and playground upgrades to important parks at Dresden, Kestral and Emma reserves, and road rectification along the busy Ladywood and Milne roads.
Work will commence next
Another important and exciting challenge we face this year will be Phase 2 of the community engagement for the Modbury Heights Precinct Plan, which is focussed on upgrades to prominent open spaces such as Hargraves Reserve and the old Willison’s Farm site.
Council has written to the
We strongly encourage residents to comment on the proposed plan upon receiving the survey in the coming month or so. We were pleased to keep rate increases to a minimum this financial year, while still ensuring our area and community’s needs were met.
in his first term as president of the North East Hockey Club, with the men’s premier league finals bound at the time of writing this column. Many thanks to Major Howard Trendell and the Tea Tree Gully Corps of the Salvation Army for hosting the Keanes at their 150 years celebrations of the Army worldwide. school holidays on addressing safety crossing concerns for wheelchairs and prams near the north east side of Parkwood Drive and Botany Drive, Golden Grove. Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure about the condition of
Drumminor Cr Damian Wyld Keeping to my commitment for low rates, I successfully moved for a lower 2015– 2016 rise than planned – one of the lowest rate rises in years. Council’s budget cuts debt by $2.3 million, allowing more funding for the things that matter. I was also pleased to move stage one of Council’s Modbury Sporting Complex plan, which includes improved access to facilities adjacent to Waterworld, a new playground, green space and skate park. Please contact me if I can help with any issue.
Community welcome at Council meetings
Tea Tree Gully Council
Golden Grove Road. Safety
meetings are held on the
concerns to be highlighted
second and fourth Tuesday
will be the lack of kerbing, footpaths, bus shelters and bike lanes.
of each month from 7pm at the Civic Centre. Strategic Planning and
Paula visited local businesses
Development Policy
offering support and
Committee meetings are
encouragement to participate in the Small Business Expo in August at the Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre. This was a great opportunity for our local businesses to network and meet community members.
held on the third Tuesday of every second month from 6.30pm at the Civic Centre at 571 Montague Road, Modbury.
More info: cttg.sa.gov.au/meetings
TTG Library: Building connections
Message from Mayor Kevin Knight
With more than 1,000 visitors to Tea Tree Gully Library every day, it would be fair to say that it’s a great place to build community connections. Our library is about so much more than just borrowing books, CDs, DVDs or sporting items.
People come along to tap into free wifi, participate in hands-on computer training, to research local history, or attend book launches and other one-off special events. Numerous special interest groups gather there weekly – many enjoying the chance to buy a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea from the adjoining cafe. And while it’s still possible to find a quiet nook to read or study, the library is largely abuzz with activities.
Mayor Kevin Knight with librarian Melaina Tate and library volunteers Mary-Ann and Chris have a friendly chat at Tea Tree Gully Library.
A big thank you to the many staff and volunteers who have made our library such a pleasure to visit.
Contact the Mayor: 0414 723 009 or kevin.knight@cttg.sa.gov.au
Your Ward Councillors PEDARE
Ward map
DRUMMINOR
Cr Bernie Keane JP 8251 2256
Cr Matthew Harbinson 0410 443 879
bernie.keane@cttg.sa.gov.au
matthew.harbinson@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Paula Luethen-Soper 0410 131 880
paula.luethen-soper@cttg.sa.gov.au
damian.wyld@cttg.sa.gov.au
STEVENTON Cr Lucas Jones JP 0425 411 618
lucas.jones@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Jim McLafferty 8263 7677
jim.mclafferty@cttg.sa.gov.au
HILLCOTT Cr Paul Barbaro 8251 6430
paul.barbaro@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Sandy Keane 0419 850 779
sandy.keane@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Damian Wyld 0402 751 889
BALMORAL Cr Stuart Headland 0405 230 007
stuart.headland@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Justin Hanson 0416 382 127
justin.hanson@cttg.sa.gov.au
WATER GULLY Cr Brian Massey 0450 203 201
brian.massey@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Robin Coleman 0412 139 773
robin.coleman@cttg.sa.gov.au
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Poetry to the people
Tea Tree Gully Poetry Festival committee members Symon Williamson of Tea Tree Gully Library and Jocelyn Munro and Sharon Kernot of North East Writers Inc at Glen Ewin Estate.
Enjoy live poetry by local writers at this year’s Tea Tree Gully Poetry Festival. Hosted by the North Eastern Writers and supported by Tea Tree Gully Library, the festival is a celebration of poetry and the beautiful natural settings of the Tea Tree Gully region. Delicious food and wine will be served at the opening event on 30 October at Glen Ewin Estate, Houghton. There will be poetry recitals from well-known local
poets, as well as an open mic for anyone wanting to read a poem. A special poetry event, commemorating 100 years since Australia’s involvement in World War I will be held at the library on Remembrance Day, 11 November. This year’s poet-in-residence Louise Nicholas will host a free poetry session at the library on 5 November from 1–5pm.
At the 16 November closing event in the library, the winners of the Ken Vincent Poetry Competition will be announced. The late Ken Vincent helped found the Tea Tree Gully Poetry Festival and the North Eastern Writers group.
See the full program: teatreegullypoetryfestival.com
Ecologies of Place
The relationships between people, plants and animals will be explored in the upcoming Ecologies of Place exhibition at Gallery 1855 from 30 September to 7 November. This group exhibition will feature the work of Adelaide artists whose arts practices complement the exploration of our natural and built environments with sustainability in mind.
More info: cttg.sa.gov.au/gallery1855
Cycle of learning
If you want your five to 12-year-olds to have lots of fun while learning road rules, then a visit to our Road and Cycle Safety Centre at Ridgehaven is a must! They will learn to read traffic signals, obey railway and school crossings and negotiate roundabouts. Programs at the centre are available for school groups, school holiday activities and children’s birthday parties. Sam Oster, 35°51’13” S 137°37’11” E, 2015, inkjet print on canvas, 75 x 50cm 8
More info: 8397 7444 or cttg.sa.gov.au/rcsc
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Community notices Fete & auction – Come along to the Dernancourt Uniting Church on 17 October from 9am–1pm. Auction starts at 9.30am. Donations of goods welcome. Contact: 8369 0802. Modbury South Primary School – Help celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on 29 October with an open afternoon from noon, followed by a student concert from 7–8pm. Contact: 0417 382 946. Bridge – Join the Tea Tree Gully Bridge Club at: • U3A Campus, Modbury on Wednesdays & Fridays, 7.25pm. Contact: 8263 7439. • St Pius X Church Hall, Dernancourt on Thursdays, 12.55pm. Contact: 8396 2684. CWA – The Country Women’s Association meets at Tea Tree Gully 10
RSL Hall, Memorial Drive on the 4th Tuesday of month, 9.45am–noon. Contact: 8263 5758 Over 50s – The Tea Tree Gully Over 50s Seniors Club meets at 14 Leslie Crescent, Tea Tree Gully for carpet bowls, dances, fitness and snooker. Contact 8264 5591 for dates and times. Playgroup – The Ridgehaven Preschool Playgroup meets on Fridays from 8.45am–10.45am (school terms). Contact: 8265 3140. Quilting – Tea Tree Gully Quilters meet on alternate Wednesdays, from 10am–2pm at the Wynn Vale Community Hall. Contact Sandra on 0488 051 360. Seniors – Modbury National Seniors meet at the Tea Tree Gully Salvation Army in Modbury on the 3rd Monday of month at 1.30pm. Contact: 8264 9681.
Slimmers – The North East Slimmers meet at the Ashley Avenue Tennis Club on Tuesdays, from 9–10.30am. Contact: 0438 646 602. Country music social dance – Come along to the Tea Tree Gully RSL Community Hall, Memorial Drive on the 2nd Sunday of month from 12.30– 3.30pm. Entry $10. Meals from 1–3pm. Music by The Tea Tree Band. Contact 0401 177 326. VIEW Club – The Golden Grove Evening VIEW Club meets at Cafe Endue at the Valley View Shopping Centre on Grand Junction Road on the 2nd Tuesday of month, from 6.30pm. Contact: 0428 521 314. To submit an entry, email
cttg@cttg.sa.gov.au or call us on 8397 7444.
Want to get Modfit! Uncover your family history
Low-to-medium intensity exercise for over 50s. Improve strength, balance and flexibility for just $5.50 a session.
Free one-on-one assistance
Burragah Recreation Centre: Tuesdays
Access to Ancestry.com and Trove
Golden Grove Recreation Centre: Wednesdays
Call to book an appointment
Session times & levels: cttg.sa.gov.au/healthy or 8397 7429
Tea Tree Gully Library – Bookings 8397 7333
Live your best life! Join us at Café 82
Enjoy a delicious, nutritious, two-course meal for just $8 Chance to meet new people Alternate Thursdays from noon–1.30pm Holden Hill Community Centre, 82 Valiant Road
Learn how to manage anxiety and depression
Free! 7 October, 11am–noon Tea Tree Gully Library Bookings: cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
More info: 8397 7425
Indoor soccer Nominations open for men’s, women’s and junior teams Summer season, from October at Burragah Recreation Centre
More info including dates and times: 8397 7434 or cttg.sa.gov.au/soccer
It’s Toddler Time Music and movement for 2–5 year olds with their parents, grandparents or carers – $2 a session. 10–11.30am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month (school terms) Surrey Downs Community Centre 6 Zanoni Crescent More info: 8397 7423 11
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26 September Phone 8397 7439 cttg.sa.gov.au/waterworld Golden Grove Road, Ridgehaven
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8397 7439 | cttg.sa.gov.au/waterworld | Golden Grove Road, Ridgehaven For more information, please contact us. Phone: 08 8397 7444 Fax: 08 8397 7400 Address: 571 Montague Road, Modbury, SA 5092 Email: cttg@cttg.sa.gov.au Web: cttg.sa.gov.au 12
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