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Council rates are a form of property taxation and represent almost 85% of our total revenue.
We continue to seek to keep rates at a responsible level. To ensure they are fairly and equitably applied across the community, we use the ‘Capital Value’ of a property as the basis for calculating rates.
The valuations were provided by the State Valuation Office (Valuer-General) on 25 June 2018.
Property valuation
If you do not agree with the Valuer-General’s property valuation displayed on your rates notice, you can object within 60 days of receiving your annual rate notice on 1300 653 345 or [email protected]
Problems paying
We offer a variety of options to support ratepayers experiencing financial difficulties. Please call 8397 7444 to discuss your circumstances.
Payment options
We offer a number of convenient payment options. You can also request to receive your rates notice electronically by registering for Ezybill.
Visit cttg.sa.gov.au/rates or refer to your rates notice for full details.
2018-2019 ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN SUMMARY
Cr Stuart HeadlandBalmoral Ward0405 230 [email protected]
Cr Mary KasperskiBalmoral Ward0435 784 [email protected]
Cr Bernie KeanePedare Ward8251 [email protected]
Position vacantPedare Ward
Cr Matthew HarbinsonDrumminor Ward0410 443 [email protected]
Cr Damian WyldDrumminor Ward0402 751 [email protected]
Cr Lucas Jones JPSteventon Ward0425 411 [email protected]
Cr Chris McLaffertySteventon Ward8263 [email protected]
Cr Paul BarbaroHillcott Ward8251 [email protected]
Cr Sandy KeaneHillcott Ward0419 850 [email protected]
Cr Robin ColemanWater Gully Ward0412 139 [email protected]
Cr Peter FieldWater Gully Ward0430 515 [email protected]
Mayor Kevin Knight0414 723 [email protected]
YourElected Members
2017–2018 financial year in review
99,518Current population
232Local businesses assisted by Polaris
10%Increase in property values in Modbury
2.6%Growth in GDP in the City of Tea Tree Gully
230Jobs created in the City of Tea Tree Gully
48Median ageof residents
19.5%Undertaking voluntary work
23,335Residents born overseas
3,200Mini Muncher kitchen caddies distributed
924Library services, arts and culture events
16,000Cars attended Enviro Care Sunday events
97%Capital works completed
40Tonnes of old paint recycled
50.3%Residents with tertiary qualifications
Our community Other achievements in 2017–2018
In 2017–2018 we invested significantly in the future of our City, seeking to build the capacity of our business sector and foster jobs growth.
Our commitment to revitalise the Modbury Precinct and inject a sense of energy into our City centre was supported by external investment.
While we were upgrading our key transport thoroughfares and public spaces, including Smart and Reservoir Roads, we were working closely with the government and business sectors.
The past year saw the completion of major works to Modbury Triangle and The Grove Village shopping centres. With business confidence growing, we saw a further $366 million in building works approved in our City. This includes the current Westfield redevelopment.
Datacom commenced their move into the Tea Tree Gully TAFE SA site, promising 600 jobs when complete, and major plans were unveiled by Tilt Renewables to redevelop the Highbury quarry site.
To support our existing business base we engaged Polaris Business and Innovation Centre, who have already assisted 232 local businesses this year.
While Modbury has been a key focus, we allocated funds to city-wide beautification works, park upgrades and infrastructure development.
We resealed 10 km of road, constructed 18 km of footpath, undertook works on 20 bus stops and shelters to make them Disability Discrimination Act accessible, and planted more than 1,800 street trees.
Our community will also benefit from $1.8 million in infrastructure and community projects funded by the State Government in 2017.
Activating our City and supporting community connectedness and wellbeing remained high on our agenda. Our major events were attended by 93,000 people and through our library, arts centre, Gallery 1855 and community centres we delivered an additional 1,000 programs and activities to a further 30,000 people. We also delivered 23 sport and recreation programs daily.
We have been able to achieve this and more through prudent financial management, finishing the 2017–2018 financial year with a budget surplus of $7.7 million. This allowed us to reduce debt levels and continue to invest in our capital infrastructure.
Rates at a glance
30,000Street trees pruned
65,000Waterworld visitors
93,000People attended major events
20,000Hours of support programs delivered
12,000One-way transport trips
35Community engagement activities
Property value
General rate increase
Per year increase
Per week increase
$250,000 2.5% = $25.00 or 48c$350,000 2.5% = $35.00 or 67c$450,000 2.5% = $45.00 or 86c$500,000 2.5% = $55.00 or $1.06
The impact of the general rate increase based on the capital value of a property
ABP 1 Final.indd 1 4/07/2018 9:39:57 AM
O-Bahn
Greenwith
GouldCreek
YatalaVale
FairviewPark
BanksiaPark
Tea TreeGully
Vista
Houghton
Highbury
Dernancourt
HopeValley
St Agnes
Modbury
ModburyNorth
ModburyHeights
WynnVale
GoldenGrove
GoldenGrove
SalisburyEast
Ridgehaven
SurreyDowns
HoldenHill
GillesPlains
Valley View
Paracombe
UpperHermitage
UpperHermitage
Redwood Park
ParaHills
GRENFELL RD
ELIZABETH ST
GRENFELL RD
MILNE RD
MILNE RDRiverside Dr
Australia Ave
MCINTYRE RD
GOLDEN
GROVE R
D
YATALA VALE RD
SMART RD
MONTAGUE RD
NORTH EAST RD
GOLDEN
GROVE R
D
KELLYRD
GRAND JUNCTION RD
RESERVOIR RD
LYONS RD BALMO
RAL RD
VALIANT RD
NORTH EAST RD
SEAVIEWRD
HAN
COCK RD
LOWER NORTH EAST RD
River Torrens
LOWER NORTH EA ST RD
Rifle Range Rd
THE
GOLDEN WAY
THE GOLDEN WAY
THE GROVE WAY
Sherwood Dr
YATALA VALE RD Norman Rd
Reuben Richardson Rd
TARGET HILL RD
Babbler Track
Wynn Vale Dr
Mudge Rd
Perseverance Rd
HAN
COCK RD
ONE TREE HILL RD
ONE TREE HILL RD
SEAVIEW RD
Greenwith Rd
GreenwithCommunityCentre
Golden Fields Reserve
Golden GroveShopping
CentreGolden GroveRecreation Centre
Wynn ValeDam
Tea Tree GullyGolf Course
BulkanaOval
Tea Tree Plaza
Civic Centre
Bentley ReserveHolden Hill
Community Centre
BalmoralReserve Dernancourt
Shopping Centre
Hope Valley Reservoir
St Agnes Shopping Centre
Anstey HillRecreation Park
Waterworld
TilleyReserve
TurramurraRecreation Centre
Tea Tree GullyMotocross Club
ImmanuelConservationReserve
King’s BaptistGrammar School
ClovercrestVillage
Lutheran Homes Independent Living
ModburyHospital
Little ParaReservoir
Quarry Lake
This year we have an important agenda and we know that the transformational work we are doing will set up our City for the future.
Our residents will benefit from a renewed focus on economic development, which will attract investment, grow the capacity of our business sector and create new jobs. This will be achieved through the provision of quality infrastructure and support services that improve the wellbeing of those who choose to live, work, play and learn in our great City.
We will continue to invest in the commercial heart of our City, upgrading the main roads, gateways and public spaces in Modbury. We will also complete 6 km of footpath, invest in our many playgrounds and reserves, and continue to deliver core services, such as waste water management, fire prevention, dog management, library, immunisation as well as health and planning services.
In 2018–2019, we will finalise and complete the refurbishment and fit-out of our new service centre. This will ensure that we have the capacity to undertake capital works, maintain our infrastructure and deliver core services in a safe and efficient manner. The investment will be partially offset by the sale of the current depot at Tolley Road.
At the same time, we will focus on improving community wellbeing, funding major events, activities and much-needed support programs for the elderly, people with disabilities, families and young people, as well as sports and recreation programs for all.
Our ability to deliver this plan is dependent on having sufficient financial resources available. We will continue to seek alternative funding sources to reduce our reliance on our residential rate base.
Average residential rate increaseWe have adopted a general rate increase of 2.5% for the 2018–2019 financial year, excluding increases due to growth. This will mean a 3.2% increase in rate revenue.
In setting rates for the year we have considered our Strategic Plan 2020, the economic climate, the outlook for inflation and unemployment, our Long Term Financial Management Plan, legislative changes and the need to manage, maintain and improve community infrastructure.
Net financial liabilitiesWith major capital investment taking place in 2018–2019, our debt will reach 42%. We are conscious that our residents are concerned about our debt levels, and we forecast to return them to the target range of 25–35% of revenue by 2021.
LOOKING AFTER OUR COMMUNITY NOW AND TOMORROW
CAPITAL PROJECTS 2018–2019
We invest significant resources each year to ensure the quality and standard of our infrastructure. This year, we will invest $32 million in capital works.
The map details some of the major projects that will be delivered across our City. For a complete list of more than 200 works, please refer to the 2018–2019 Annual Business Plan.
2012 61%
2016
2017
2018
20192015
2.5%2.5%3.9%
2.7%2.7%
View the full Annual Business Plan at cttg.sa.gov.au/abp
New clubrooms for Modbury Vista Soccer Club $1,724,000
Golden Fields park fitness compact workout area and pathway lighting$300,000
Tea Tree Gully Library upgrade$833,000
Wynn Vale Oval car park extension$150,000
North East Road streetscape upgrade $900,000
Jubilee Reserve barbecue, toilet and playground upgrade $150,000
Smart Road streetscape upgrade (Reservoir Road to North East Road)$900,000
River Torrens Linear Park upgrade$400,000
Tea Tree Gully tennis and netballcourt expansion$850,000
Modbury Sporting Club refurbishment of changeroomand toilet facilities$150,000
Pantowora Reserve playground and reserve upgrade$160,000
Roads to Recovery: One Tree Hill Road $238,000
Illyarrie Reserve barbecue and toilet facilities upgrade $210,000
SADNA carpark and entry upgrade$520,000
Road reconstruction, resealing and kerbing works (city-wide) $3,044,000
Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre building upgrades$440,000
Council service centre refurbishment $14,900,000
Dalaston Reserve upgrade$365,000
Malcolm Reserveplayground and reserve upgrade $110,000
Warramunda Crescent drainage improvements $200,000
O-Bahn footpath replacement (Malcolm Reserve to Lyons Road)$200,000
OUR FINANCES
Rates (less NRM levy) $78.7m 85.0%Grants and subsidies $5.3m 6.0%User charges $3.8m 4.0%Statutory charges $2.8m 3.0%Other revenue $1.9m 2.0%
Parks and gardens $21.0m 22.8%Buildings, footpaths, $8.0m 8.7% roads and storm water Waste management $10.0m 10.9%Library $3.4m 3.7%Community services $2.8m 3.0%Recreation and leisure $4.0m 4.3%
$92.5mTotal operating
revenue
$88mTotal operating
expenditure
Where our funding comes from
Where our funding will be spent
2013 50%2014 43%2015 32%2016 28%2017 32%2018 29%2019 42%2020 38%2021 34%
New footpath construction (city-wide) $1,000,000
$4.5mTotal operating
surplus (before capital
amounts)
Modbury Precinct $1.8m 40.0% Footpaths $1.0m 22.2%Library RFID $0.6m 13.3%Dalaston Reserve $0.4m 8.9%River Torrens Linear Park $0.4m 8.9%Bus stops $0.2m 4.4%Civic Centre solar panels $0.1m 2.2%
Where our surplus will be spent
ABP 1 Final.indd 2 4/07/2018 9:40:14 AM
O-Bahn
Greenwith
GouldCreek
YatalaVale
FairviewPark
BanksiaPark
Tea TreeGully
Vista
Houghton
Highbury
Dernancourt
HopeValley
St Agnes
Modbury
ModburyNorth
ModburyHeights
WynnVale
GoldenGrove
GoldenGrove
SalisburyEast
Ridgehaven
SurreyDowns
HoldenHill
GillesPlains
Valley View
Paracombe
UpperHermitage
UpperHermitage
Redwood Park
ParaHills
GRENFELL RD
ELIZABETH ST
GRENFELL RD
MILNE RD
MILNE RDRiverside Dr
Australia Ave
MCINTYRE RD
GOLDEN G
ROVE R
D
YATALA VALE RD
SMART RD
MONTAGUE RD
NORTH EAST RD
GOLDEN
GROVE
RD
KELLY RD
GRAND JUNCTION RDRESERVO
IR RD
LYONS RD BALMO
RAL RD
VALIANT RD
NORTH EAST RD
SEAVIEW RD
HAN
COCK RD
LOWER NORTH EAST RD
River Torrens
LOWER NORTH EA ST RD
Rifle Range Rd
THE
GOLDEN WAY
T
HE GOLDEN WAY
THE GROVE WAY
Sherwood Dr
YATALA VALE RD Norman Rd
Reuben Richardson Rd
TARGET HILL RD
Babbler Track
Wynn Vale Dr
Mudge Rd
Perseverance Rd
HAN
COCK RD
ONE TREE HILL RD
ONE TREE HILL RD
SEAVIEW RD
Greenwith Rd
GreenwithCommunityCentre
Golden Fields Reserve
Golden GroveShopping
CentreGolden GroveRecreation Centre
Wynn ValeDam
Tea Tree GullyGolf Course
BulkanaOval
Tea Tree Plaza
Civic Centre
Bentley ReserveHolden Hill
Community Centre
BalmoralReserve Dernancourt
Shopping Centre
Hope Valley Reservoir
St Agnes Shopping Centre
Anstey HillRecreation Park
Waterworld
TilleyReserve
TurramurraRecreation Centre
Tea Tree GullyMotocross Club
ImmanuelConservationReserve
King’s BaptistGrammar School
ClovercrestVillage
Lutheran Homes Independent Living
ModburyHospital
Little ParaReservoir
Quarry Lake
This year we have an important agenda and we know that the transformational work we are doing will set up our City for the future.
Our residents will benefit from a renewed focus on economic development, which will attract investment, grow the capacity of our business sector and create new jobs. This will be achieved through the provision of quality infrastructure and support services that improve the wellbeing of those who choose to live, work, play and learn in our great City.
We will continue to invest in the commercial heart of our City, upgrading the main roads, gateways and public spaces in Modbury. We will also complete 6 km of footpath, invest in our many playgrounds and reserves, and continue to deliver core services, such as waste water management, fire prevention, dog management, library, immunisation as well as health and planning services.
In 2018–2019, we will finalise and complete the refurbishment and fit-out of our new service centre. This will ensure that we have the capacity to undertake capital works, maintain our infrastructure and deliver core services in a safe and efficient manner. The investment will be partially offset by the sale of the current depot at Tolley Road.
At the same time, we will focus on improving community wellbeing, funding major events, activities and much-needed support programs for the elderly, people with disabilities, families and young people, as well as sports and recreation programs for all.
Our ability to deliver this plan is dependent on having sufficient financial resources available. We will continue to seek alternative funding sources to reduce our reliance on our residential rate base.
Average residential rate increaseWe have adopted a general rate increase of 2.5% for the 2018–2019 financial year, excluding increases due to growth. This will mean a 3.2% increase in rate revenue.
In setting rates for the year we have considered our Strategic Plan 2020, the economic climate, the outlook for inflation and unemployment, our Long Term Financial Management Plan, legislative changes and the need to manage, maintain and improve community infrastructure.
Net financial liabilitiesWith major capital investment taking place in 2018–2019, our debt will reach 42%. We are conscious that our residents are concerned about our debt levels, and we forecast to return them to the target range of 25–35% of revenue by 2021.
LOOKING AFTER OUR COMMUNITY NOW AND TOMORROW
CAPITAL PROJECTS 2018–2019
We invest significant resources each year to ensure the quality and standard of our infrastructure. This year, we will invest $32 million in capital works.
The map details some of the major projects that will be delivered across our City. For a complete list of more than 200 works, please refer to the 2018–2019 Annual Business Plan.
2012 61%
2016
2017
2018
20192015
2.5%2.5%3.9%
2.7%2.7%
View the full Annual Business Plan at cttg.sa.gov.au/abp
New clubrooms for Modbury Vista Soccer Club $1,724,000
Golden Fields park fitness compact workout area and pathway lighting $300,000
Tea Tree Gully Library upgrade $833,000
Wynn Vale Oval car park extension $150,000
North East Road streetscape upgrade $900,000
Jubilee Reserve barbecue, toilet and playground upgrade $150,000
Smart Road streetscape upgrade (Reservoir Road to North East Road) $900,000
River Torrens Linear Park upgrade$400,000
Tea Tree Gully tennis and netball court expansion $850,000
Modbury Sporting Club refurbishment of changeroom and toilet facilities $150,000
Pantowora Reserve playground and reserve upgrade$160,000
Roads to Recovery: One Tree Hill Road $238,000
Illyarrie Reserve barbecue and toilet facilities upgrade $210,000
SADNA carpark and entry upgrade$520,000
Road reconstruction, resealing and kerbing works (city-wide) $3,044,000
Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre building upgrades $440,000
Council service centre refurbishment $14,900,000
Dalaston Reserve upgrade $365,000
Malcolm Reserve playground and reserve upgrade $110,000
Warramunda Crescent drainage improvements $200,000
O-Bahn footpath replacement (Malcolm Reserve to Lyons Road)$200,000
OUR FINANCES
Rates (less NRM levy) $78.7m 85.0%Grants and subsidies $5.3m 6.0%User charges $3.8m 4.0%Statutory charges $2.8m 3.0%Other revenue $1.6m 2.0%
Parks and gardens $21.0m 22.8%Buildings, footpaths, $8.0m 8.7% roads and storm water Waste management $10.0m 10.9%Library $3.4m 3.7%Community services $2.8m 3.0%Recreation and leisure $4.0m 4.3%
$92.5mTotal operating
revenue
$88mTotal operating
expenditure
Where our funding comes from
Where our funding will be spent
2013 50%2014 43%2015 32%2016 28%2017 32%2018 29%2019 42%2020 38%2021 34%
New footpath construction (city-wide) $1,000,000
$4.5mTotal operating
surplus (before capital
amounts)
Modbury Precinct $1.8m 40.0% Footpaths $1.0m 22.2%Library RFID $0.6m 13.3%Dalaston Reserve $0.4m 8.9%River Torrens Linear Park $0.4m 8.9%Bus stops $0.2m 4.4%Civic Centre solar panels $0.1m 2.2%
Where our surplus will be spent
ABP 1 Final.indd 2 4/07/2018 9:40:14 AM
Council rates are a form of property taxation and represent almost 85% of our total revenue.
We continue to seek to keep rates at a responsible level. To ensure they are fairly and equitably applied across the community, we use the ‘Capital Value’ of a property as the basis for calculating rates.
The valuations were provided by the State Valuation Office (Valuer-General) on 25 June 2018.
Property valuation
If you do not agree with the Valuer-General’s property valuation displayed on your rates notice, you can object within 60 days of receiving your annual rate notice on 1300 653 345 or [email protected]
Problems paying
We offer a variety of options to support ratepayers experiencing financial difficulties. Please call 8397 7444 to discuss your circumstances.
Payment options
We offer a number of convenient payment options. You can also request to receive your rates notice electronically by registering for Ezybill.
Visit cttg.sa.gov.au/rates or refer to your rates notice for full details.
2018-2019ANNUAL BUSINESS PLANSUMMARY
Cr Stuart HeadlandBalmoral Ward0405 230 [email protected]
Cr Mary KasperskiBalmoral Ward0435 784 [email protected]
Cr Bernie KeanePedare Ward8251 [email protected]
Position vacantPedare Ward
Cr Matthew HarbinsonDrumminor Ward0410 443 [email protected]
Cr Damian WyldDrumminor Ward0402 751 [email protected]
Cr Lucas Jones JPSteventon Ward0425 411 [email protected]
Cr Chris McLaffertySteventon Ward8263 [email protected]
Cr Paul BarbaroHillcott Ward8251 [email protected]
Cr Sandy KeaneHillcott Ward0419 850 [email protected]
Cr Robin ColemanWater Gully Ward0412 139 [email protected]
Cr Peter FieldWater Gully Ward0430 515 [email protected]
Mayor Kevin Knight0414 723 [email protected]
YourElected Members
2017–2018 financial year in review
99,518Current population
232Local businesses assisted by Polaris
10%Increase in property values in Modbury
2.6%Growth in GDP in the City of Tea Tree Gully
230Jobs created in the City of Tea Tree Gully
48Median ageof residents
19.5%Undertaking voluntary work
23,335Residents born overseas
3,200Mini Muncher kitchen caddies distributed
924Library services, arts and culture events
16,000Cars attended Enviro Care Sunday events
97%Capital works completed
40Tonnes of old paint recycled
50.3%Residents with tertiary qualifications
Our community Other achievements in 2017–2018
In 2017–2018 we invested significantly in the future of our City, seeking to build the capacity of our business sector and foster jobs growth.
Our commitment to revitalise the Modbury Precinct and inject a sense of energy into our City centre was supported by external investment.
While we were upgrading our key transport thoroughfares and public spaces, including Smart and Reservoir Roads, we were working closely with the government and business sectors.
The past year saw the completion of major works to Modbury Triangle and The Grove Village shopping centres. With business confidence growing, we saw a further $366 million in building works approved in our City. This includes the current Westfield redevelopment.
Datacom commenced their move into the Tea Tree Gully TAFE SA site, promising 600 jobs when complete, and major plans were unveiled by Tilt Renewables to redevelop the Highbury quarry site.
To support our existing business base we engaged Polaris Business and Innovation Centre, who have already assisted 232 local businesses this year.
While Modbury has been a key focus, we allocated funds to city-wide beautification works, park upgrades and infrastructure development.
We resealed 10 km of road, constructed 18 km of footpath, undertook works on 20 bus stops and shelters to make them Disability Discrimination Act accessible, and planted more than 1,800 street trees.
Our community will also benefit from $1.8 million in infrastructure and community projects funded by the State Government in 2017.
Activating our City and supporting community connectedness and wellbeing remained high on our agenda. Our major events were attended by 93,000 people and through our library, arts centre, Gallery 1855 and community centres we delivered an additional 1,000 programs and activities to a further 30,000 people. We also delivered 23 sport and recreation programs daily.
We have been able to achieve this and more through prudent financial management, finishing the 2017–2018 financial year with a budget surplus of $7.7 million. This allowed us to reduce debt levels and continue to invest in our capital infrastructure.
Rates at a glance
30,000Street trees pruned
65,000Waterworld visitors
93,000People attended major events
20,000Hours of support programs delivered
12,000One-way transport trips
35Community engagement activities
Property value
General rate increase
Per year increase
Per week increase
$250,000 2.5% = $25.00 or 48c$350,000 2.5% = $35.00 or 67c$450,000 2.5% = $45.00 or 86c$500,000 2.5% = $55.00 or $1.06
The impact of the general rate increase based on the capital value of a property
ABP 1 Final.indd 1 4/07/2018 9:39:57 AM
Council rates are a form of property taxation and represent almost 85% of our total revenue.
We continue to seek to keep rates at a responsible level. To ensure they are fairly and equitably applied across the community, we use the ‘Capital Value’ of a property as the basis for calculating rates.
The valuations were provided by the State Valuation Office (Valuer-General) on 25 June 2018.
Property valuation
If you do not agree with the Valuer-General’s property valuation displayed on your rates notice, you can object within 60 days of receiving your annual rate notice on 1300 653 345 or [email protected]
Problems paying
We offer a variety of options to support ratepayers experiencing financial difficulties. Please call 8397 7444 to discuss your circumstances.
Payment options
We offer a number of convenient payment options. You can also request to receive your rates notice electronically by registering for Ezybill.
Visit cttg.sa.gov.au/rates or refer to your rates notice for full details.
2018-2019 ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN SUMMARY
Cr Stuart HeadlandBalmoral Ward0405 230 [email protected]
Cr Mary KasperskiBalmoral Ward0435 784 [email protected]
Cr Bernie KeanePedare Ward8251 [email protected]
Position vacantPedare Ward
Cr Matthew HarbinsonDrumminor Ward0410 443 [email protected]
Cr Damian WyldDrumminor Ward0402 751 [email protected]
Cr Lucas Jones JPSteventon Ward0425 411 [email protected]
Cr Chris McLaffertySteventon Ward8263 [email protected]
Cr Paul BarbaroHillcott Ward8251 [email protected]
Cr Sandy KeaneHillcott Ward0419 850 [email protected]
Cr Robin ColemanWater Gully Ward0412 139 [email protected]
Cr Peter FieldWater Gully Ward0430 515 [email protected]
Mayor Kevin Knight0414 723 [email protected]
YourElected Members
2017–2018 financial year in review
99,518Current population
232Local businesses assisted by Polaris
10%Increase in property values in Modbury
2.6%Growth in GDP in the City of Tea Tree Gully
230Jobs created in the City of Tea Tree Gully
48Median ageof residents
19.5%Undertaking voluntary work
23,335Residents born overseas
3,200Mini Muncher kitchen caddies distributed
924Library services, arts and culture events
16,000Cars attended Enviro Care Sunday events
97%Capital works completed
40Tonnes of old paint recycled
50.3%Residents with tertiary qualifications
Our community Other achievements in 2017–2018
In 2017–2018 we invested significantly in the future of our City, seeking to build the capacity of our business sector and foster jobs growth.
Our commitment to revitalise the Modbury Precinct and inject a sense of energy into our City centre was supported by external investment.
While we were upgrading our key transport thoroughfares and public spaces, including Smart and Reservoir Roads, we were working closely with the government and business sectors.
The past year saw the completion of major works to Modbury Triangle and The Grove Village shopping centres. With business confidence growing, we saw a further $366 million in building works approved in our City. This includes the current Westfield redevelopment.
Datacom commenced their move into the Tea Tree Gully TAFE SA site, promising 600 jobs when complete, and major plans were unveiled by Tilt Renewables to redevelop the Highbury quarry site.
To support our existing business base we engaged Polaris Business and Innovation Centre, who have already assisted 232 local businesses this year.
While Modbury has been a key focus, we allocated funds to city-wide beautification works, park upgrades and infrastructure development.
We resealed 10 km of road, constructed 18 km of footpath, undertook works on 20 bus stops and shelters to make them Disability Discrimination Act accessible, and planted more than 1,800 street trees.
Our community will also benefit from $1.8 million in infrastructure and community projects funded by the State Government in 2017.
Activating our City and supporting community connectedness and wellbeing remained high on our agenda. Our major events were attended by 93,000 people and through our library, arts centre, Gallery 1855 and community centres we delivered an additional 1,000 programs and activities to a further 30,000 people. We also delivered 23 sport and recreation programs daily.
We have been able to achieve this and more through prudent financial management, finishing the 2017–2018 financial year with a budget surplus of $7.7 million. This allowed us to reduce debt levels and continue to invest in our capital infrastructure.
Rates at a glance
30,000Street trees pruned
65,000Waterworld visitors
93,000People attended major events
20,000Hours of support programs delivered
12,000One-way transport trips
35Community engagement activities
Property value
General rate increase
Per year increase
Per week increase
$250,000 2.5% = $25.00 or 48c$350,000 2.5% = $35.00 or 67c$450,000 2.5% = $45.00 or 86c$500,000 2.5% = $55.00 or $1.06
The impact of the general rate increase based on the capital value of a property
ABP 1 Final.indd 1 4/07/2018 9:39:57 AM