Volume 5 Edition 2

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Volume 5 Edition 2

Whyalla City Council News
Keeping the community informed. Volume 5, Edition 2. June/July 2002
Rates up by just 44 cents a week average
in resident-responsive 2002/03 budget
MOST Whyalla residents face a rate rise of just three percent, or 44 cents a week, following Council’s adoption of its
annual budget, which sees service levels maintained while endeavouring to absorb rising costs.
This will be the second consecutive year that Council has
been able to limit the average rate increase in line with the
annual CPI figure.
A $31,505 deficit budget was adopted in light of finances
reasonably available. There was little doubt that the current
economic climate required a responsible approach to the
financial management of Council in order not to impose
additional costs upon the community that would exceed
the ability to pay.
As part of Council's community consultation process, the
draft budget was released and presented to a public
meeting on June 20. Residents were invited to attend
through media reports and advertising and around 10 took
this opportunity to discuss various aspects with
representatives of senior staff and elected members.
Budget challenges:
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Budget goals:
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The freeing up of 20% of the total budget over three
years for capital works.
Ensuring recurrent expenditure growth is within the CPI
increase.
Ensuring borrowings are within 17% of rates
benchmark.
Minimising rate increase.
Maintaining healthy level of reserve funds.
10% increase in power costs, inc street lighting.
Up to 10% increase in insurance premiums.
Enterprise Bargaining obligations (3% wage rise plus
1% superannuation contribution from 2001/02.)
Next Council election cost of $45,000.
Maintaining all current services.
Decrease by one-third ($95,000) in Roads to Recovery
grants allocation for 2002/03.
Continue to free up budget for capital projects.
Review services - retain, downsize or withdraw?
Review assets - retain or sell?
Continue to contain recurrent budget.
Focus on strategic priorities. Link three-year budget to
strategic plan.
Strategic Plan relationship:
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Council's expenditure has been assessed in terms of
services and functions it provides.
Thirty Service Profiles have been developed with
budget details for easier understanding.
BUDGET SUMMARY
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Capital works 18.8% of total budget, compared to 17%
in 2001/02.
Recurrent expenditure increased by only 0.7%.
Loans at 10.5% of rate revenue, compared to 11.9% in
2001/02.
Average rate increase of 3% is same as last year and
in line with CPI.
Current reserve level of funds maintained.
Initiatives:
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No new positions created. (Extra IT personnel and
records management officer resourced internally.)
Efficiencies created in service delivery through the
introduction of the "balanced scorecard" system.
Debt burdens reduced.
Ongoing review of services.
Focus upon strategic priorities.
Ability to source $1.126-million in extra grant funds.
Expenditure
Recurrent budget
Capital improvement
Loan Principal repayment
Allocation to Reserves
$13,303,640
$ 3,605,395
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402,889
$ 1,210,052
TOTAL
$18,521,976
Income
Cash for projects brought forward
(Incs Telstra Reserve $257,979)
Other recurrent income
(Incs $952,476 from Reserves)
Capital improvement
Rates and charges
$ 8,396,135
$ 1,601,841
$ 6,962,340
TOTAL
$18,490,471
$ 1,530,155
Budget deficit
Whyalla: Where the Outback Meets the Sea!
$31,505
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
From the
Mayor’s Desk!
See page 14 if your event is not listed below.
Aug 17 & 18: Whyalla Show, ph 8649 1800.
Sept 15: Food & Wine Fair, Tanderra Craft
Village, 10am-6pm, ph 8649 1575.
Oct 5: Whyalla Bowmen field and target shoot,
Tregalana Park & Edward John Eye High School
grounds, ph 0417 811 343.
Oct 19: Whyalla Christian School Fete, Ada Ryan
Gardens, 10am-2pm, ph 0410 316 121.
Oct TBA: Taste of Whyalla, Outback Style,
Bennett Oval, ph 8640 3444.
Nov 1: D Faces of Youth Arts, theatre production
Middleback Theatre, 11am & 8pm.
Nov 23: Tribute to the Outback by Kay Golding
Dancers, Whyalla High School hall, 7pm,
ph: 8645 5242.
Nov 30: Toy Run, starts Westland carpark 11am.
Kiwanis Club, PO Box 440, Whyalla.
Nov 30: Whyalla Apex Christmas Pageant & After
Pageant Fair, City Plaza/Ada Ryan Gardens,
Whyalla Apex Club, PO Box 34, Why.
Dec 9: Whyalla Christmas Carols, Civic Park.
Whyalla Apex Club, PO Box 34, Whyalla.
THE financial year has come to a close
and with it the declaration of the Council
rates for 2002/03. I am pleased to say
that Council has listened to concerns of
the ratepayers from two years ago after the 6% rise, and have
kept the rate rise for the coming year to 3%, similar to last year
and in line with the CPI.
This has been achieved without decreasing existing Council
services, no increase in staff levels, and increased expenditure
on capital works particularly in road construction.
Footpaths and kerb replacement will continue and the situation
has almost been reached where every street in Whyalla has a
concrete footpath on at least one side. Many streets with high
pedestrian usage now have a concrete footpath on both sides.
Balancing the budget with ever-increasing deterioration in the
city's infrastructure requiring the allocation of more funds
creates a difficult challenge to the current Council, and a greater
challenge for future Councils. However, we will continue to listen
to and act upon the concerns of ratepayers.
Dec 28: Proclamation Day Concert, Civic Park.
Chamber of Com & Ind, ph 0417 820 006.
Plus program of dates for old style dancing,
dirt circuit racing, and soccer.
John Smith Mayor
WHYALLA COUNCIL CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATION
ELECTED MEMBERS
Civic Building:
Darling Tce (PO Box 126) Whyalla, SA, 5600.
Phone 8640 3444. Fax 8645 0155.
Open weekdays 9am - 5pm. Closed pub. hols.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.whyalla.sa.gov.au
Mayor:
Mayor John Smith
8640 3444 (wk), 0438 349 801 (mob)
Area Councillors
ACr Clint Garrett
ACr Eddie Hughes
ACr Rick Santucci
8645 7677 (wk), 0417 854 887 (mob)
8645 7800 (wk), 8645 9233 (hm)
8640 4668 (wk), 0408 805 741 (mob)
East Ward
Cr Merton Hodge
Cr Susan Stovell
8645 9458 (hm)
8645 7811 (wk), 0419 844 473 (mob)
North Ward
Cr Jim Pollock
Cr Gunter Scheide
8645 7022 (wk), 8645 8658 (hm)
8645 5571 (hm)
South Ward
Cr Jean Oates
Cr Geoff Pickert
8644 0591 (hm)
8645 9622 (wk), 8645 5689 (hm)
West Ward
Cr Jack Velthuizen
Cr Joanne Waters
8648 8802 (wk), 0418 892 336 (mob)
8645 1618 (hm), 0404 470 719 (mob)
Alex Ramsay Branch Office
(Rate payments, general accounts, dog regs.)
Alex Ramsay Library, Ramsay St.
Phone 8649 3000.
Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am - 5pm.
Other Departments
Child Care Centre - 8645 4030
Civic Library - 8645 5891
Community Services - 8645 3444
Dog Pound - 8640 3444
Health Department - 8640 3444
Information Service - 8645 1955
Visitor Centre & Maritime Museum - 8645 7900
Special Events & Convention Bureau - 8640 3444
Tourism Whyalla - 8640 3444
Page 2 - Whyalla City Council News, July 2002
Council excels in WorkCover safety audit
THE Whyalla Council has been described as one of the
best local governments in South Australia in regards to
Occupational Health Safety & Welfare practices, following
a recent WorkCover audit.
TIME TO REGISTER
YOUR PET POOCH
August 31 final
deadline!
IT'S THAT time of year when dog owners are
reminded that registration of their favorite pooch
became due on July 1, and must be re-registered by
August 31.
Dogs cost a maximum of $20 to register, but with
concessional rates (either desexed or income
support) could be as low as $5. If you own a dog,
which is desexed, or you receive income support,
you are required to provide proof of such at the time
of registering your dog.
Residents acquiring a dog over three months of age
are reminded that registration must be transferred to
the new owner within 14 days. Owners must also
notify Council if the dog has gone missing or dies so
that details can be removed from the register.
Dogs not registered by August 31 will earn their
owners a $75 on-the-spot fine, so Council
encourages prompt registration to avoid further
unnecessary penalty.
A formal written report will be received in July/August, but
initial verbal feedback indicated Council was operating to a
high standard of compliance in virtually all areas of operation, with some at "best practice" standard that could stand
as a model for other councils and organisations.
Human Resource Manager Carmel Westbrook says the
results were achieved because of a real team effort by
members of all workteams who had shown commitment
and dedication to improving safety standards across the
organisation. Every employee was to be commended for
an excellent effort.
City Manager David Knox supported these comments,
adding that the OHS&W committee had done an absolutely fantastic job.
Two aspects highlighted for particular mention were the
high standards of the provision of Material Safety Data
sheets throughout the various worksites (including knowledge level of employees in regard to risks of chemicals),
and record keeping and documentation.
The levels of training and consultation on OHS&W issues
and policies were also recognised as being of a high level.
The successful audit is not just an important outcome for
Council as a responsible employer, but there is a financial
benefit to ratepayers by minimising workers compensation
insurance costs.
SA's Local Government Association holds an umbrella
licence as an "exempt employer" for all councils, which has
maintained reduced workers compensation premiums.
This is a key reason for maintaining Council's high standards as well as for the over-riding one of providing a safe
work place for employees, contractors, and the public.
COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2001/2002
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Power lines undergrounded in Playford Ave. (Joint
project with ETSA, $200,000 grant funds obtained.)
Skateboard park developed. (Included $90,000 grant
funding.)
Crime Prevention Officer employed. (Fully funded
from grants.)
Footpath construction program continued.
Road re-construction program continued.
Federation gateway feature undertaken.
First education precinct "entry markers" installed.
Eco renovation house developed. (Partnership with
SAHT - attracted $250,000 funding.)
Flinders Lookout developed (from grants.)
Hummock Hill interpretive signage installed.
Airport runway resealed.
Work continued on water recyling project.
Citywide landscape plan prepared.
Assisted Advancing Whyalla gain $80,000 grant.
Foreshore shade structure.
Further automation of watering systems.
WorkCover audit success. (One of top SA councils.)
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Integrated Business Systems.
Balanced Scorecard implemented. (System to
improve efficiency and enable continuous approval.)
Drainage pollution control.
Solar hot water rebate.
Encounter 2002 celebrations.
Inaugural Outback Games.
Strategic planning project. (To improve effectiveness
of Council.)
Renewable energy projects. (Wind test and Solar
Oasis facilitation.)
Ada Ryan Gardens upgrade.
Education precinct marketing project.
Bike education program. (Funding obtained.)
Median strip upgrades.
Increased quota at Child Care Centre. (Now running
at full capacity.)
Grants officer appointed.
Funding approved for Sport and Rec officer.
Centenary of Whyalla Celebrations. (Won the SA
Event of the Year Award.)
Ten-year road program under way
THE first year of a 10-year maintenance program of
Whyalla's more than 180kms of sealed roads has been
completed.
Recent major works included new seals on stretches of
Jenkins and Norrie Avenues. Both sections of roads were
sealed with what is known as a "Stress Alleviating
Membrane Interlayer", topped with a 40mm layer of
asphalt. The interlayer seal is used to place a flexible
membrane over the existing, cracked surface to prevent
the cracks from showing through the new surface.
Future programs will target major roads that are starting to
show signs of stress due to their age and effects of heavy
traffic.
Sections of severely damaged kerb have been replaced in
Ebert, Hobbs, Pickhaver, Ephgrave and Moores Streets,
while new kerbing and water tables have been constructed at the western end of Nicolson Avenue.
Playford Avenue has benefited from a major facelift with
stobie poles and overhead wires removed between Barter
and Duncan Streets. Landscaping of the median strips
has added to the amenity of the area. The undergrounding
of power cables and placement of new light poles was
jointly funded by Council, Transport SA and the Power
Line Environment Committee.
Eco renovation info centre
nears completion
WORK on a display home to demonstrate the use of
various technologies to reduce water and energy
consumption is expected to be finished soon.
A joint project with the SA Housing trust, a double unit
at 88 Hincks Avenue was chosen to demonstrate how
residents could introduce energy saving measures into
their own homes.
The centre is still to be fitted out with information
displays, gardens and carpark completed, signage
erected, and monitoring equipment installed. The
Advancing Whyalla organisation will also be housed in
the centre, which will enable the facility to be open to
the public for inspection.
Norrie & Jenkins Aves - part of the re-sealing programs
Meanwhile, work has occurred at Cowled's Landing to
construct an access road for shacks in the area. The
project is part of Council's contribution towards the
freeholding of shacks along the coastline, funded by
Federal Government Roads to Recovery money.
Feral pigeon control
rids city of 250 birds,
but long-term problem
MORE than 250 pigeons have been eradicated through a
trapping program during the past five months, with the
help of pigeon breeder Mr Mick Leahy, resulting in cleaner
streets and buildings in the City Plaza area.
However, a small residential population remains and could
again breed up large numbers unless on-going control
measures are undertaken.
Advice is being sought from other towns and cities that
have had similar problems to determine the best ways to
manage the feral population. Council is very appreciative
of Mr Leahy's initial community-minded effort, which has
successfully reduced numbers.
The problem reached its height earlier this year with
pigeons nesting in a number of city buildings. In
undertaking the project, Mr Leahy discovered a much
wider problem throughout the city, and additional work was
required to visit premises, establish feeding regimes and
trap birds.
SEEN A FAULTY STREET LIGHT?
To ensure Whyalla's streets are well lit, residents
can help by reporting any faulty street light to
ETSA Utilities on the special phone number
13 13 66.
Symbolic entrance
walls stand sentinel
over Whyalla
A SET of five symbolic feature walls have been
installed on the Lincoln Highway, north of OneSteel,
commemorating the Centenary of both Federation
and Whyalla.
Each wall features bronze motifs depicting different
aspects of what has given Whyalla its unique
character - from the beginning of the steel industry
through to the city's lifestyle.
The project is an "all Whyalla" affair with design by
Russell Bambridge, and the bronze artworks by
Lindsay Herewane. Council started budgeting
$10,000 a year 10 years ago to ensure the 100 years
could be commemorated appropriately.
A steel archway was the original concept to fit in with
the Centenary of Federation archways theme, but
after much investigation, this aspect was abandoned
due to many difficulties in the conceptual stage.
SCHOOL BICYCLE SAFETY
1. Bike Ed program…..
A PROGRAM, Bike Ed, which teaches young people
basic skills in bicycle safety and maintenance has been
sponsored by Council and Bike South, and delivered to
four primary schools by representatives of Bicycle SA.
Feedback from students and teachers at the participating
schools has been very positive.
Council actively promotes cycling as a healthy and
environmentally friendly alternative form of transport. It
also recognises the importance of safety and sees its
sponsorship of the Bike Ed program as an important
responsibility in preparing Whyalla's young people to ride
a bicycle safely and responsibly.
2. Helmet safety…..
WHYALLA has a group of volunteers that gives valuable
time in an effort to improve road safety in the Whyalla
area. Known as the Whyalla and District Community Road
Safety Group, it has been meeting in the Council
Chamber at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of every month
for the past 15 months.
Funded by Transport SA, the group is able to work on any
road safety issue that it sees as important for the region.
One of these has been a concern that young children may
become blasé over the wearing of helmets.
As a result a recent campaign was undertaken through
primary schools which included:
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Architectural consultants were then engaged to
design a suitable monument structure, but the
oversighting committee did not believe their proposal
was a true reflection of what the "gateway project"
should represent, while also being cost prohibitive.
Because the concept was supposed to be a
reflection on the community, it was subsequently
presented to the community as an arts project. The
committee felt this would also add a truly local flavour
and it was envisaged that the project could be
completed using local skills and materials. This goal
was achieved and within budget.
So, next time you are passing the entrance walls,
take a moment to pull-over, read the commemoration
plaque, and have a good look at the bronze motifs.
They commemorate two historic and important
celebrations and are a credit to everyone involved in
the project.
Safety presentation given at all primary schools.
Signs warning of the dangers of riding without a
helmet were donated to schools to be erected near
exit gates.
Posters featuring Whyalla's own Commonwealth
Games cyclist, Ronald Versteegh, promoting the
wearing of helmets, were printed and distributed.
New helmets were donated to the schools to be used
as prizes for students.
If any resident has an interest in road safety and would
like to be part of the group, all they have to do is attend a
meeting. The group's AGM will be held on July 18. Watch
the local media for details.
Solar rebate to continue at 5%
COUNCIL'S cash rebate to purchasers of solar hot water
services will continue in 2002/03, but at a reduced level of
5% compared to the previous 10% rebate.
The decision to cut the rate was based on the availability
of State Government subsidies and Renewable Energy
Certificates. Council will direct funds, which would have
gone into rebates to improving energy efficiency
throughout its own operations.
Residents purchasing solar hot water services should
apply to Council to receive a cash rebate on the purchase
price.
RECYCLING CRATES TO REPLACE BAGS
WASTE management in Whyalla is another area where residents can expect changes for the
better during the coming 12 to 18 months. After much public debate and consultation last year,
Council has adopted a waste management strategy that will take Whyalla into the next decade.
Recycling crates will be introduced to replace the bags that are currently being used, mobile garbage bins will
remain at 240 litres until October next year, a limited hard waste collection service will be implemented, while
green waste will still be accepted free of charge at the Mount Laura landfill site.
However, prior to the changes being implemented, there will be a healthy period of notice given with an extensive
publicity campaign outlining the proposed changes being undertaken by Council's Infrastructure Department.
Get rid of unwanted household
chemicals - FREE OFFER No 1!
RESIDENTS will have a free one-off opportunity to
dispose of unwanted chemicals as part of a National
chemical clean-up program between July 24 and 26.
Holding an event?
Don't keep it a secret,
let us all know!
The collection program Chemcollect was originally
established to assist farmers to dispose of unwanted and
potentially hazardous pesticides stored on their properties
and is being co-ordinated by the SA Environment
Protection Agency.
ORGANISERS of community and sporting events are
again being encouraged to provide details through the
Whyalla Special Events and Convention Bureau for
inclusion on the city's official Calendar of Events.
Households will be able to get rid of chemicals such as
pesticides, herbicides, cleaning solvents, paint thinners,
paints, varnishes, stains, batteries, motor oil, coolant, pool
chemicals and even unknown chemicals.
Previous public appeals and mailouts to a range of local
organisations have only received mediocre response
compared to the number of events that are staged in
Whyalla during any 12-month period.
Residents who have any of these items stored in their
sheds or an old cupboard are encouraged to take them to
the old Council depot site in Ayliffe Street on:
Between the bureau, Whyalla Visitor Centre, and
Council's Tourism and Public Relations Marketing
Manager, there are many ways information can be
publicised free of charge for the benefit of the events.
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Wednesday July 24 - 10am-4pm,
Thursday July 25 - 8am-4pm, or
Friday July 26 - 8am-3pm.
For more information contact Council on 8640 3444 or the
EPA's ChemCollect Senior Project Officer Colleen Dobson
on Freecall 1800 623 445.
Another Free Dump Day
FREE OFFER No 2
IT IS likely to be an exceptionally busy day at the Mount
Laura Landfill site when Council offers residents a free
dump day on Sunday, July 28. Households are permitted
to dump one high trailer load of refuse or its equivalent.
However, please note that all recycling material must be
separated including glass, steel, paper, firewood, plastics,
brick and concrete, whitegoods, green waste and car
bodies.
All other waste that cannot be recycled is to be placed into
landfill as directed.
Residents who take advantage of this free offer are asked
to remember that the site is an industrial workplace, so
please give way to heavy equipment, wear closed in
shoes and gloves, and ensure children remain in vehicles.
For further information phone Council on 8640 3444.
All events are placed on the Calendar of Events on
Council's web site for ready access by individuals, other
interested groups, and the media.
More than 1,000 people visited the site in the first six
months of this year, and as it is promoted more and
more, the number should lift significantly.
The more information supplied to the bureau, the greater
the opportunity to attract additional local, regional or
Statewide publicity, depending on the type of event.
So, don't keep your event a secret let the bureau
know. Here's how:
Check www.whyalla.sa.au, go to tourism, click on
Events Calendar, print off a form, fill it out, then fax or
post it.
Or to organise a listing, contact Lynda Morton:
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Direct phone: 8640 3473.
Direct fax: 8644 2355.
E-mail: [email protected]
Or post to Whyalla Special Events & Convention Bureau,
PO Box 126, Whyalla, SA, 5600.
Details should include full name and address of event, a
contact name and their details, venue, time, entrance
charges (if any) and a general description of the event.
The 30 service profiles: Council accountable
through outcomes & performance measures
COUNCIL has developed 30 service profiles to enable:
• Identification of principal services it needs to undertake
to achieve its community objectives,
• A statement of measures (financial and non-financial)
to monitor and assess its performance,
• Implementation of its services in accordance with
strategic plan objectives,
• Identification of service delivery issues, and,
• Community assessment on services delivered.
Mayor & Elected Members
Brief description: Statutory requirement of Local Govt
Act. Basis of Local Govt. Costings include Elected
Member expenses, election, administrative and officer
support, civic and ceremonial functions, and membership
upon representative bodies.
Service outcomes: Policy. Strategic directions.
Representation of the City's interests outside Whyalla,
and voice of the community at large. Effective
administration of legislation under control of Local Govt.
Satisfaction of community living in Whyalla.
Current issues: Achieving a more strategic focus.
Performance measures: Community knowledge of
Council's strategic directions. Percentage of objectives
achieved through annual plan. Satisfaction with the level
of community consultation and information. Voter
participation. Reduction in complaints.
Budget: Expenditure $389,276. Income $2,250.
Net $387,026 DR.
Development Assessment & Compliance
Brief description: Assessment of applications under the
Development Act to ensure compliance with the
Development Plan and Building Code. Statutory
requirement of Local Government.
Service outcomes: Implementation of Council's
Development Plan to achieve orderly and economic
development. Buildings which comply with the Code and
are thus structurally sound and meet fire safety and
accessibility standards.
Current issues: Keeping abreast of changing legislative
requirements, maintaining customer service standard
concerning turn around time for application assessment.
Ensuring on-going compliance with legislative
requirements and conditions of approval.
Performance measures: Applications that require no
planning input processed within 10 working days.
Notes: Council has two full time Assessment Officers.
Secretarial support is also provided, while a consultant
Building Surveyor is engaged to deal with applications
outside the expertise of building staff.
Net $135,361 DR.
SPECIAL BUDGET REPORT
Environmental Health
Brief description: Statutory function to ensure
compliance with environmental health legislation. Pursue
and resolve environmental health issues in the city.
Service outcomes: Safe food delivery. High level of
immunisation in the community. Environmental health
risks mitigated. Mosquito and European wasp nuisance
managed. Rat control undertaken. Pro-active campaigns
conducted to improve public health.
Current issues: Additional legislative requirements
placing more responsibility onto Local Govt such as
licencing of food premises. Greater levels of community
expectation as to retention and enhancement of amenity
and safety. Need to become more proactive in dealing
with health issues.
Performance measures: All premises to be inspected
annually. Food premises to comply with Food and
Environmental Health Act. Vaccination levels in the
community maintained at or above State averages.
Effective vector monitoring and control. Complaints
effectively resolved.
Notes: Two environmental health personnel employed
with secretarial support. Immunisation clinics conducted
monthly. All food premises inspected to ensure safe food
handling practices. Training campaigns conducted for food
handlers. Extensive mosquito management and control.
European wasp bounty administered.
Net $126,863 DR.
Legislation Compliance - Parking, Dog Control
Brief description: Administration of Dog and Cat
Management Act, parking and other relevant Local Govt
legislation.
Service outcomes: Maximise turnover of car parking in
shopping areas, maintain accessible footpaths, provide
suitable car parking spaces for people with disabilities.
Provide safe streets and reduce nuisance through good
dog control. Fairly seek compliance with relevant
legislation to ensure urban life in the city is enhanced.
Current issues: Increasing complexity and number of
different acts becoming the responsibility of Local Govt,
creating resourcing issues.
Performance measures: Public satisfaction with dog
control service, and ability to find parking spaces.
Availability of disabled parking spaces, legislation
compliance.
Net $69,082 DR.
The Budget wrap-up continues on page 10.
Tourism set to benefit from restructure!
Greater focus by Council on
marketing, events, conferences
A MAJOR restructure of Council's tourism operations will
see a change of management at the Whyalla Visitor
Centre, the creation of a marketing department to be
known as Tourism Whyalla and an even bigger push to
establish new events and conferences.
Changes were first mooted almost five months ago with
a final report of the subsequent review and restructure
presented to Council at its June meeting.
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The Whyalla Visitor Centre and Whyalla Maritime
Museum will become one operation managed by the
museum curator, Paul Mazourek, as Manager of
Visitor Operations, with senior tourism officer Jenny
Barnes becoming Supervisor of Visitor Operations.
Former visitor centre and Tourism Services Manager
Phill Stone will become Marketing & Public Relations
Manager of Tourism Whyalla, focusing more on a
broader range of marketing initiatives; working closely
with the Whyalla Special Events & Convention Bureau
on marketing, promotional and advertising programs;
and taking on a public relations role for Council.
Staff at the visitor centre and maritime museum will
become multi-skilled as a single workforce, resulting
in cost-effective outcomes and greater flexibility.
Manager of Corporate Services, Phil Cameron, believes
the restructure offers a "win-win" situation, providing an
appropriate outcome to contain recurrent expenditure,
improves measurable outcomes, provides better
services, and can gain significant economic benefits.
The restructure sees the end of almost 22 years for Mr
Stone as manager of the Visitor Centre under a number
of titles and department names. In that time he has oversighted the gradual development of visitor services from
a Forsyth Street site (now the public toilets) to a shared
facility with the Civic Library, then the current centre, and
the subsequent establishment of the maritime museum
and more recently the special events & convention
bureau.
However, Mr Stone would maintain close ties with the
centre as many marketing and public relations programs
would, by their very nature, involve visitor centre staff and
resources. Mr Mazourek will also take on responsibility
for tourism infrastructure development and continue with
heritage projects as opportunities arise.
The new departmental name of Tourism Whyalla would
be created as part of a revised "branding" image of the
city's tourism marketing with greater use of the slogan
"Whyalla: Where the Outback Meets the Sea!"
BACKGROUND OF COUNCIL'S TOURISM EFFORTS!
THE City Council had always operated a five-day-a-week
tourist office, but in the mid eighties it identified that
tourism was one of the biggest potential industries that
could be developed to bring significant economic benefits
to the city.
To that end, in 1988 it developed a new visitor centre in
conjunction with its maritime museum, which features the
largest fully land-locked warship in Australia, the former
HMAS Whyalla corvette, two kms inland and resting two
metres above ground.
The Whyalla Special Events and Convention Bureau was
created in January, last year, through funding support of
the Federal Government's Regional Assistance Program.
In just its first 12 months of operation it has been
responsible for the co-ordination of many new events
including an inaugural regional Outback Games, food
and wine fair, a city-wide reunion weekend, Whyalla 100
festival and Encounter 2002 celebrations, while assisting
other event organisers.
In more recent years, and as a further belief in the
economic benefits of tourism, Council has placed
significant emphasis on developing targeted marketing
programs and special events.
Looking ahead for the remainder of 2002, the bureau is
involved in the Upper Spencer Gulf Export Awards
(August), Murray Darling Conference (September), Taste
of Whyalla Outback Style (October), and the Mini
Masters Games next April.
Under this latest restructure the visitor centre will focus
on the provision of visitor services and infrastructure
development, while all marketing projects will be the
responsibility of the re-defined marketing and public
relations department.
The City Council, in association with a community
committee, has also been running the Australian
Amateur Snapper Fishing Championship for 11 years,
and this year's event is expected to have generated up to
$300,000 in economic returns for Whyalla and SA.
INAUGURAL WHYALLA OUTBACK GAMES GIVEN
'THUMBS UP' BY COMPETITORS
THE Outback Games held in Whyalla last October
injected a conservatively estimate $160,000 into the local
and SA economies, and could grow to be worth much
more by the time the event returns in 2005.
In a report recently released by the Whyalla Special
Events & Convention Bureau, a further $40,000 worth of
media exposure is said to have been achieved for the
event and Whyalla generally.
The report states that in the view of Council staff involved,
the organising committee, and local sporting hosts, the
Games was a definite success as a "first time" event,
despite it not attaining the level of visiting competitors that
had been expected.
Around 500 competitors registered which included
approximately 150 visitors, plus families and friends.
Report author, Tourism Services Manager Phill Stone,
said that in hindsight the predicted numbers were
optimistic considering the large effort required by many
people to establish a new sporting event.
In addition, there was evidence that some local sporting
groups and potential visitors adopted a "wait and see"
outlook to ensure the Games was successful before
committing themselves to future participation.
"The event in Whyalla was very much a learning curve for
everyone involved, with many lessons having been
learned," Mr Stone summarised.
Taking into account experience gained in establishing the
first Games and its anticipated natural growth during the
coming years, the next Outback Games in Whyalla was
likely to be up to three times the size and see a significant
increase in the number of visiting competitors.
The report also identified difficult to measure non-financial
social benefits for host sporting groups that grew in
confidence and expertise as a result of their involvement,
to subsequently bid for other events in their chosen fields.
Several were likely to use this experience by participating
in next year's Whyalla Mini Masters Games.
Bureau generates own income
IN ACCORDANCE with its funding criteria, the Whyalla
Special Events & Convention Bureau will have exceeded
its budget target to attract external funds to help off-set
its overall administration costs.
To this end it has:
Generated income for both the 2001/02 and 2002/03
budgets through a consultancy role to the organisers of
this year's Games at Broken Hill;
Negotiated a significant fee-for-service to organise the
Spencer Gulf Regional Export Awards being held in
Whyalla in August; and
Earned a further fee-for-service to assist organise a
major health conference in Whyalla in November.
Other outcomes identified by the study highlighted that:
· 68.6% of visiting competitors used commercial
accommodation.
· 48.1% of competitors used shopping facilities within
Whyalla.
· 34.7% took a drive through Whyalla.
· 28.1% visited the Whyalla Visitor Centre, Whyalla
Maritime Museum or other visitor attractions.
· 41.6% would consider participating at the 2002 event in
Broken Hill.
· Only 14.6% clearly stated they would not consider
entering in 2002, with 43.8% undecided, pending the
release of program details.
· 84.3% indicated their overall level of enjoyment as good,
very good or excellent.
· 87.7% were satisfied with the quality of medals, with
many exceptionally complimentary comments about
their design and quality.
Positive words of encouragement from competitors
included such comments as:
"Good show, my child enjoyed the Games very much and
is looking forward to next year, thank you, an excellent
opportunity for Whyalla to prove ourselves as a good town,
well organised everybody, should get a big hand, great to
see so much variety in sport choices, very good, good
reason to see old friends, thank you to the organisers, and
concept was good."
Mr Stone said a comment, which reflected the tone of
many stated: "As with anything inaugural, there are always
hitches or things that can be improved upon. I think for a
first off, Whyalla's Games were good. Each year they will
get better."
Norrie & Jenkins Aves - part of the re-sealing programs
All comments made in the study will be maintained on file
to be addressed when organisation of the 2005 event
commences, although many have already been noted and
will be incorporated into a timeframe plan.
BUDGET 2002/2003 - THE 30 SERVICE PROFILES CONTINUE…
Continued from Page 7.
Parks & Recreation Facilities
Brief description: Includes public toilets, foreshore, Point
Lowly, parks and reserves, playgrounds, sporting fields,
marina, bicycle paths, Health & Leisure Centre.
Service outcomes: Provision of well maintained
recreational facilities for the community and visitors, for
active and passive pursuits. Amenity for city. Opportunity
for the community to undertake healthy lifestyles.
Current issues: Cost of water and maintenance of turf.
Ongoing maintenance of infrastructure. Development of
major assets such as Whyalla Marina. Disability access to
facilities. Lower cost recycled effluent and stormwater.
Performance measures: Community satisfaction of
facilities. Utilisation level of sporting fields. Attendances at
Leisure Centre. Budget versus actual expenditure.
Budget: Expenditure $1,914,096. Income $336,599.
Net $1,577,497 DR.
Roads & Footpaths
Brief description: Maintain and construct roads within
the Council area, concrete footpath construction and
maintenance, traffic control facilities, street tree planting
and maintenance, street lighting, streetsweeping.
Service outcomes: Safe, convenient, well-maintained and
attractive streets. Road network that complies with
statutory requirements. Footpaths with good disability
access. Traffic control meeting required safety standard and
providing for safe road usage. Well lit and clean streets.
Current issues: Providing funding for long term
maintenance. Tourist road funding. Age of infrastructure
requiring major reconstruction. Disability access. Safe
traffic control devices. Orderly and safe movement of
traffic. Replacement of street trees. Street lighting costs.
Lack of Federal Govt road funding due to inequity in
distribution between States.
Current issues: Cost of developing infrastructure. Lack of
real commitment to provision of sustainable water supply
from State and Federal Govts.
Performance measures: Amount of water, which is
retained in the city. Reduced watering costs. Level of
additional greening which might be achieved. Overall
reduction in use of Murray water. Reduction of pollutants
in stormwater.
Net $34,600 DR.
Strategic Planning
Brief description: Resources at management and
Elected Member level devoted to preparation and review
of strategic management plans in line with requirements
of the Local Govt Act.
Service outcomes: Up to date and relevant strategic
plans, which reflect the aspirations of the community and
provide direction to Council in budget deliberations.
Compliance with statutory requirements. Provide for
partnerships between various tiers of government.
Provide leadership, vision and focus for the community.
Current issues: Ensuring that Council maintains focus
on strategic priorities, and that resources are allocated in
accordance. Being able to properly quantify outcomes.
Diversity of services provided creates problems in
assigning priorities and resources.
Performance measures: Achievement of stated strategic
plan outcomes. Community satisfaction with goals, visions
and strategic directions. Up to date and broadly published
and available strategic plan.
Budget: Expenditure $412,348. Income, nil.
Net $412,348 DR.
Corporate Management
Brief description: Administration of Council operations
through management structure.
Performance measures: Ability to meet Council's policy
in directing 20% of total budget to asset maintenance.
Compliance with statutory obligations. Satisfaction of
community with service level provided. Number of claims
as a result of damage or injury.
Service outcomes: Achievement of priorities set by
Council through strategic planning and budgeting
processes. Management of Council's resources to
provide best outcomes that are cost effective, meet
statutory requirements, conform to industry standards.
Net $2,140,412 DR.
Current issues: Budgetary constraint creating resource
issues. Need to maintain fiscal restraint to achieve good
financial outcomes. Maintenance of skill levels amongst
staff. Continual evolutions of major legislation. Changing
community expectations as to service provision and level
of taxation. Suitability of the Civic Building.
Water Management
Brief description: Stormwater management and
recycling including management and collection of street
runoff, and the development of major capital schemes to
enable the reuse of stormwater.
Service outcomes: Protection of the gulf environment
from contamination. Reduction in the city's dependence
upon the River Murray system. Provision of lower cost
water to aid in greening the city. Reduction in flooding risk.
Development of new industries, and best practice in
stormwater management which might be exported to
other areas. Interception of pollution at its source.
Performance measures: Legislative requirements met.
Achievement of Council strategic priorities. Maintenance
of service provision in a cost-effective manner.
Community satisfaction with Council's performance.
Net $186,556 DR.
Debt Servicing
High reliance on external grants.
Brief description: Principal and interest payment on
Council loans and community bodies.
Performance measures: Rates collected. Compliance
with relevant legislation.
Service outcomes: Provision of funding for major
infrastructure development and redevelopment, and to
community bodies to undertake development or
refurbishment of facilities.
Budget: Expenditure $208,500. Income $7,184,777.
Net $6,976,277 CR.
Current issues: Maintenance of debt levels in
accordance with Council policy. Interest rates. The ability
of community bodies to meet their loan commitments.
Performance measures: Maintenance of debt level to
17% of rate income. Funded community organisations
continuing to meet their debt servicing obligations.
Net $302,568 DR.
Financial Management
Brief description: Provision of accounting services,
record keeping, bill paying, payroll, insurances, financial
reporting and management.
Service outcomes: Compliance with legislation. Ensure
Council's financial position is sound. Provision of internal
financial services to support a range of Council services.
Current issues: Introduction of activity based costing.
Compliance with legislation - new Local Govt Act.
Performance measures: End of year, interim and
internal audits. Reporting requirements met. Legislation
complied with. Satisfaction of other Council departments
with financial services provided. Budget versus actual.
Net $186,556 DR.
Information Technology
Brief description: Operation of Council information
technology systems, lease of computer hardware and
phone lines, provision of Internet services internally.
Service outcomes: Efficient operation of technology.
Current issues: Providing adequate level of connection
to remote Council sites. Resourcing of support function.
Performance measures: User satisfaction of service.
Response time in dealing with problems. All work sites to
have standardised software and hardware.
Net $411,283 DR.
Rates Profile
Brief description: Setting and collection of rates in
accordance with requirements of Local Govt Act.
Service outcomes: Collection of rates to fund a range of
services to meet the needs of the community in
accordance with relevant legislation.
Current issues: Declining rate base due to low level of
growth and development. Increased burden on fewer
ratepayers. Number of low value properties. Inability to
rate on major industrial activities due to Indenture Act.
Grants Commission
Brief description: Allocation of general purpose grants.
Service outcomes: Funding to supplement rate income
and enable provision of a range of Local Government
services to meet the needs of the community.
Current issues: Declining population may result in lower
allocation level. Changing funding scenarios can affect
allocation. Inequity in how grant funding is distributed
between States disadvantages SA. High reliance on grant
funding places community at risk if funding were to be
altered significantly.
Performance measures: Money obtained through
grants. Increases obtained.
Budget: Expenditure, nil. Income $3,042,014.
Net $3,042,014.
Personnel, Management & Development
Brief description: Staff training and development,
compliance with OHS&W, recruitment, rehabilitation,
industrial awards, Enterprise Bargaining, integrated
business systems, equal employment opportunity
Service outcomes: Provision of a human resource
management service that complies with legislation,
awards and agreements. Well trained staff with good
morale providing a high level of competent service. Safe
working environment.
Current issues: Providing adequate resources to enable
strategic priorities of Council to be achieved. Increasing
responsibilities upon Local Government creating higher
workloads combined with financial constraints and
resourcing problems.
Performance measures: Relevant legislation complied
with. Level of staff competency and skill. Staff morale.
Lack of industrial dispute. Maintenance of current level 3
OHS&W status. Meeting quality assurance guidelines.
Civic Building Operations
Brief description: Customer service function provided at
Civic Building plus a range of administrative functions and
operating expenses related to Council's main
administration centre.
Service outcomes: Complaints, issues, enquiries of the
public speedily dealt with in accordance with Council's
customer service charter. Well maintained premises to
enable efficient functioning.
Current issues: Building is inadequate for current needs.
Single dedicated customer service point required. Fire
safety, air conditioning, external appearance, internal
space, energy efficiency of building all in need of
attention. Funding to provide adequate office quarters.
Performance measures: Customer satisfaction. Cost
effective, functional and efficient premises to enable
service provision at a reduced cost.
Net $570,665 DR.
Works Depot & Operations
Brief description: Operation of Council's depot - base for
field staff, bus depot, plant and equipment storage, and
maintenance site.
Service outcomes: Well maintained, safe fleet of plant
and equipment. Timely supply of goods and services to
assist Council in provision of community services.
Storage and security of plant and equipment and efficient
utilisation of same. Safe and functional staff amenities.
Efficient and cost effective provision of services. Combat
vandalism.
Current issues: Completion of the combined depot site.
Compliance with OHS&W legislation. Becoming more
entrepreneurial to achieve better utilisation of plant.
Performance measures: Safe work environment, which
meets legislative requirements. Plant and equipment
which is safe and functional. Timely supply of equipment
and material to ensure smooth workflow. Budget versus
actual expenditure. Efficient and cost effective provision of
services.
Service outcomes: Provision of basic amenity and public
health through household waste collection. Sound
environmental management due to recycling efforts.
Maintain the amenity of public places. Compliance with
legislative requirements.
Current issues: Changing legislative requirements
creating additional costs. Need to address green waste
issue. Newspaper and cardboard not able to go to landfill
after 2004. Encouraging greater level of recycling.
Performance measures: Reduction in amount of waste
going to landfill. Cost per household of collection service.
Legislative requirements met. Participation rate in
recycling. Level of illegal dumping. Regularly emptied bins
in public areas.
Net $787,291 DR.
Net $126,706 DR.
Project Design & Management
Airport
Brief description: Engineering design and management
of infrastructure development and maintenance.
Brief description: Operate, maintain, upgrade airport.
Service outcomes: Provision of a forward program for
the development and maintenance of infrastructure.
Maintenance of the pavement management system
providing an ongoing program. Ensure infrastructure
meets legislative requirements and industry codes of
practice. Application of sound engineering practices.
Current issues: Adequate information systems to ensure
that decisions are based on relevant and up to date data.
Level of funding does not match the depreciation rate of
infrastructure assets. Ensuring that long-term planning is
implemented based on strategic priorities rather than adhoc decision making.
Performance measures: Design work completed well in
advance of projects commencing. Forward programming
maintained and updated. Legislative requirements met.
Service outcomes: Provision of infrastructure to allow for
air travel services to the general community and visitors.
Facilities for general aviation, Royal Flying Doctor Service
and air ambulance.
Current issues: Realising economic development
opportunities to offset costs. Funding of major up-grade.
Utilisation of non-operational land for commercial and
industrial development.
Performance measures: Licencing requirements met.
Level of usage. Meeting needs of the users.
Net $113,484 DR.
Cemetery & Crematorium
Brief description: Operate cemetery and crematorium
for local and regional community.
Net $446,025 DR.
Service outcomes: Meeting legislative requirements.
Provision of a basic community service.
Waste Management
Current issues: Nil.
Brief description: Collection of waste, kerbside
recycling, operation of waste disposal facility, general litter
collection, monitoring.
Performance measures: Community satisfaction with
service. Maintenance of high amenity of the site.
Net $43,712 CR.
Foreshore Caravan Park
Brief description: Lease of caravan park to current
operator. Maintain and upgrade infrastructure.
Service outcomes: Provision of a high quality tourist
accommodation site.
Current issues: Sale of the park.
Performance measures: Visitor numbers/satisfaction.
Net $0.00
Libraries
Brief description: Operation of Civic and Alex Ramsay
Libraries.
Service outcomes: Provision of books, magazines, discs
and free Internet services to community. Home delivery
service to elderly and disabled. Activities designed for
children. Maintenance of a local history collection.
Provision of Whyalla Information Service and community
information. Branch office services at Alex Ramsay.
Current issues: Number, location, age, size of libraries.
Combination of library services within Whyalla. Keeping
up with current community needs. Govt funding cuts.
Performance measures: Number of people using the
service. Community satisfaction with service provided.
Level of borrowing.
expenditure. Accreditation
Legislative requirements met.
standards
maintained.
Net $36,773 DR.
Services for the Aged
Brief description: Provision of services for aged and
disabled persons to enable continued occupation of their
homes. Assistance with housing services and recreational
facilities for the aged.
Service outcomes: Provision of home maintenance and
yard cleaning services, and respite care. Support for
accommodation services (Whyalla Aged Care Inc and
Amaroo Lodge) and Senior Citizens Centre, Field Street.
Current issues: Funding to enable adequate service
level. Additional reporting requirements to justify funding.
Aging population requiring greater level of services. Aging
housing requiring high level of maintenance. Lack of
suitable retirement and aged accommodation.
Performance measures: People who are maintained in
their own homes and do not require supported
accommodation. Satisfaction level of service provided.
Number of people using the service. Accommodation
level available.
Net $106,959 DR.
Net $476,744 DR.
Bus Service
Brief description: Operation of Whyalla City Transport.
Service outcomes: Provision of cost effective, efficient
public transport, school bus services and charter.
Current issues: Cost of the service. Under utilisation of
the fleet. Disabilities Discrimination Act affecting
accessibility of buses. Convenient timetables, routes.
Provision of adequate shelters.
bus service. Cost per passenger to provide the service.
Community satisfaction.
Net $156,198DR
Child Care Centre
Brief description: Operation of the Council Child Care
Centre in Nicolson Ave.
Service outcomes: Accredited child care for Whyalla
community. Cost effective and safe child care. Services in
accordance with State legislative requirements.
Current issues: Reduced State and Federal Govt
funding. Maintenance of old premises to necessary
standards.
service. Users satisfaction level. Budget versus actual
On-going re-development of Playford Ave
Environmental Management
Brief description: Environment projects, coastal
environment management and provision of facilities to
enable sustainable use of coastal areas. Pest plants
control, monitoring of landfill for contaminants, waste
recycling education, promotion of environmental initiative,
solar hot water rebate.
Service outcomes: Increased sustainability of the city.
Lower costs through adoption of renewable and energy
saving devices. Environmental protection. Protection of
coast while enabling a level of public use. Community
educated as to how to implement environmentally friendly
practices. Greater number of solar hot water systems in
use, reducing energy costs. Implementation of Local
Environment Plan.
Current issues: Range of program to be done with
minimal resources. Level of community intransigence to
initiatives. Greater level of State and Federal Govt
support. Changing legislative requirements. Spread of
pest plants. Marine discharge from waste treatment plant.
OneSteel dust emissions.
Performance measures: Number of solar hot water
heaters installed. Number of projects successfully
completed which have an environmental benefit.
Participation rate in kerbside recycling. Improvement in
environmental conditions. Increased community
awareness. Sustainable practices being adopted.
Net $325,399 DR.
Visitor Promotion & Development
Brief description: Increasing visitation to Whyalla
through the operation of Whyalla Visitor Centre, marketing
and promotion, special events, snapper competition,
development of tourist assets, operation of maritime
museum, reptile sanctuary, Mount Laura museum,
promotion of Whyalla as a regional centre.
Service outcomes: Increased visitation creating greater
employment and investment in the city. Retention of
existing services and facilities by increasing their market
reach beyond geographic boundaries.
Current issues: Funding. Gaining greater level of coordinated activity from tourism operators. Future
development of the visitor centre and maritime museum.
Improvement of tourism assets. Changing perceptions of
Whyalla. Maximising benefit from expenditure. Lack of
accommodation.
Performance measures: Number of visitors. Occupancy
rates in accommodation houses. Employment in visitor
service related industry. Economic benefit as a result of
special events.
Net $614,423.
Community Services & Development
Brief description: Co-ordination of community projects,
admin support, youth programs and services, Aboriginal
community development, funds for community groups,
arts and cultural services, seeking grants, crime
prevention.
Service outcomes: Support for groups providing human
services and programs to the community. Attracting of
funding to enable provision of these services and
programs. Funding for community projects. Provision of
youth services. Conduct of cultural events and support of
arts activities. Support for Aboriginal community
development programs, and crime prevention.
Current issues: Funding. Lack of co-ordination of human
service providers in Whyalla. Competition for funding
creating divisions between potential service providers. No
co-ordinated human service delivery plan. High level of
low income and disadvantaged persons. High crime rate
at particular locations deterring attendance. Lack of youth
activities, inappropriate facilities for youth.
Performance measures: Funding attracted to Whyalla.
New programs made operational. Re-education in crime
and vandalism. Reduction in drug and alcohol abuse.
Increased number of activities and facilities for youth. Coordinated action between State, Federal and Local Govt
in human services delivery.
Net $195,859 DR.
Economic Development
Brief description: Pursuit of major projects, development
facilitation, subsidy to Whyalla Economic Development
Board, industrial development incentives, promotion of
education precinct, support for Advancing Whyalla,
representing local interests at other levels of government.
Service outcomes: Increased investment within Whyalla,
jobs retained or created. Population and employment
losses stabilised.
Current issues: Heavy reliance upon OneSteel creates a
weakness in economy. High level of competition for major
investment opportunities. Lack of State and Federal Govt
recognition of regional areas, Poor level of funding to have
a real influence on economic conditions. Lack of a citywide plan.
Performance measures: Jobs created or retained. Level
of investment attracted. Total employment and population.
Level of diversification of economic base.
Net $496,252 DR.
PAYMENT OF RATES!
RATEPAYERS will have the option to pay their 2002/03
rates in full in one single payment by September 13, or in
four equal installments by September 13, December 6,
March 7, and June 6. A quarterly rates notice will be sent
to ratepayers 30 days prior to each due date.
Council provides the following services for the payment of
rates, giving residents as much flexibility as possible:
· BPAY telephone bill paying for ratepayers who wish to
pay by phone, 24 hours per day, and belong to any of
the participating banking institutions.
· Payment via mail by National Bank Locked Bag with
cheque and accompanying remittance advice slip.
· In person at the Civic Building or Alex Ramsay Library.
Major credit cards are accepted for the EFTPOS
facilities available at both centres.
· Via Council's web site at www.whyalla.sa.gov.au
Any ratepayer who may, or is likely to, experience difficulty
meeting the standard payment arrangements is invited to
contact Denise Zerna on 8640 3444 to discuss alternative
payment arrangements. These enquiries are treated in the
strictest of confidence.
For information on the budget or any of the listed
programs, please contact Council on 8640 3444, check
the web site, or E-mail… [email protected]
Council supports urban renewal program
of SA Housing Trust - new homes for sale
AFTER a long period of
negotiation, the SA Housing Trust
will undertake a pilot urban
renewable program in its estate to
the north of Edward John Eyre
High School.
Entry features
and feature
paving
Funding has been allocated to
build 10 houses for sale.
M
Subsequent funds from the sale iller Stre
et
of housing will go toward the
construction of additional houses
until the vacant land in the project
is fully developed.
d
Hou
sing
Vaca
nt La
nd
New park
New
Council has budgeted $160,000 to
assist upgrade the streetscapes
with new footpaths, road
surfacing, drains and nature strip
treatment.
Vaca
nt La
n
Ave
nue
Hin
ck
A new park will also be created.
Improved street
tree planting
Vacant Land
The development will be the first
new Housing Trust dwellings to be
built in Whyalla since 1986. It is
seen as a positive step in dealing
with a range of issues relating to
Trust housing in the city.
Slim
Sco
ble
Stre
et
Vis
cou
nt
Ave
nue
The initial area to be targeted will
cover Scoble and Miller Streets.
As part of the project, which has
been endorsed by Council, 50
structurally unsound dwellings will
be demolished.
BACK COVER
GROWING icons being used to
market Whyalla's visitor appeal:
The "Whyalla" Outback, Point
Lowly Lighthouse, and the
history of explorers Flinders and
Freycinet.
New Housing
Grundell Street
Entry features
and feature
paving

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