Over the past couple ofmonths we have been inFederal Election mode.There is no doubt that during thattime there has been manypredictions offered, promisesmade and possibly some lies. Butmost of us have weighed up whatthe enormous amounts of moneypromised would mean for ourown communities. We are notconsulted about where we wouldlike to see the money spent, ouronly choice being to cast a balloton polling day.There was probably not any

consideration given at the time ofcalling the election; that theelection would coincide with theperiod when Local Governmentsthroughout Australia makedecisions around their respectiveAnnual Business Plans and adopta budget for the ensuing year. Thedifference for Local Government,being that they have preparedLong Term Business Plans thatoutline not only a vision, but alsoa financial plan for the next ten(10) years. This plan is notinfluenced by an election cycle butprovides in our case a sustainablefinancial future that continues todemonstrate that the CopperCoast can provide a place wherethe living is easy!Each year Council invite

submissions from our communityfor possible inclusion within theAnnual Business Plan. I appreciatethat many may consider that thisis perhaps only ‘lip service’, butthat is not the case. ElectedMembers and our Executive staffview these submissions with aconfidence that our community isexercising its opportunity ofhaving a say in where we prioritiseour expenditure, particularly withrespect to infrastructure. Submissions are made in

various ways, and while there is aformal submission period andprocess; Elected Members as theyinteract with our Communitythroughout the year also becomeaware of the concerns andaspirations expressed by residents,ratepayers and visitors. While allsubmissions and ideas may not beachievable or feasible within aparticular Annual Business Plan isnot to say that they are dismissedand forgotten. In previous yearswe have received manysubmissions and heard robustpresentations at our public forum,where this year it was somewhatdisappointing that the responseswere lower and little interestexpressed during the public forumprocess.During the 2015 Annual

Business Plan process there wassignificant interest expressed forthe sealing of Airport Road,

making access to the airport byour ambulance services mucheasier and much safer. Ourambulance service in conjunctionwith the Royal Flying DoctorService provide the Copper Coastwith the comfort that the best ofmedical services located inAdelaide are only a short flightaway. But such retrievals in manycases are an emergency and at allhours of the day and night;therefore good access to theairport makes a significantdifference for those people drivingan ambulance and even a greaterdifference to those who may beriding in the back!Similarly the programme pool

that was built a couple of years agoadjacent to the Copper CoastSports and Leisure Centre, wasfrom a desire expressed bycommunity members several yearsbefore it was financially achievable

within a budget and has now beencompleted. We do have again thisyear a number of significantinfrastructure projects included inthis year’s budget that haveoriginated from communitymember submissions.When I listen to the radio,

watch television or read thenewspapers, I am quicklyreminded how lucky we are to livein a community where we have agroup of Elected Members who arelocal people, representing theirlocal communities, coupled withthat opportunity that we areafforded the ability to have our say!So many countries throughout theworld envy our democratic aspectsof Government. As your localCouncil, we each day strive tomake the Copper Coast a betterplace to live, work and visit!The Copper Coast, the place I

remain proud to call home!

MAYOR’S MESSAGE...

Winter Edition

July 2016

SA Ambulance Officers discuss the newly sealed road which has enhanced the patients comfortand eased transportation to the Airport especially in emergency situations.

Lip Service

Moonta Office (Volunteer Resource Centre)Moonta Tourist OfficeBlanche Terrace, Moonta SA 5558

Wallaroo Office5 John Terrace, Wallaroo SA 5556

COUNCIL CONTACTS...All Correspondence:PO Box 396, Kadina SA 555451 Taylor Street, Kadina SA 5554Phone: (08) 8828 1200Fax: (08) 8821 2736E-mail:

info@coppercoast.sa.gov.au

The Council has successfullyobtained nearly two million dollarsfrom the State Government’s Places forPeople funding program. This fundingis in addition to the one million dollarsannounced recently to undergroundthe power in Frances Terrace as part ofthis project. In 2014 the Council took the bold

step of undertaking public consultationthrough a trial in Graves Street, Kadina.The trial allowed our community toprovide feedback into the concept planand the ideas impressed those allocating

the Places for People funding. This wasthe largest allocation of funding inregional SA.

What now..• The Council is still receiving publiccomment on the final design.

• We will be advertising, during themonth of July, to find a suitablecontractor/s to undertake the works.

• Council will adopt the final plans inAugust with the much anticipatedworks currently scheduled to beginin September.

Go Copper Coast...

“Public Consultation” rings in our ears, solet us not forget the youth sector of ourcommunity.Mayor Paul Thomas along with Councillors

Cathy Vluggen and Margaret Pope have metwith the Kadina Memorial School andMoonta Area School students who have beenelected to represent and speak on behalf of thestudents in their school. A meeting withHarvest Christian College representatives atthis stage has not been held.As meetings have been held during the

student’s lunch time break, food was provided.Food did not distract the students vocalisingtheir concerns and views with issues that theyregarded as important to them in theircommunity. From both meetings students spoke of two

specific issues: one being the need for areplacement of the Wallaroo swimming pool,before the start of summer and if not,especially for the summer holiday and Vacswimming lessons. Specific reference wasmade for the need of a jumping area but safefor it to happen, lanes for swimming laps andthe shark proof netting. The other beingpublic transport between the three majortowns. Transport on weekends and during

school holidays so they are able to go to theWallaroo pool, attend sporting and otherevents happening outside their place ofresidence.The Moonta group of students discussed

their concern for the lack of jobs in the areawhich would allow them to continue to live

in the Copper Coast. The Kadina studentswere vocal about youth depression and severalstudents volunteered to be members of arecently formed group; SOS (Stamp OutSuicide) Copper Coast group. Food for thought for our Elected Members

and let us look forward to future meetings.

Youth Advisory Committee

Mayor Paul Thomas and Councillors Margaret Pope and Cathy Vluggen enjoy a biteto eat with Students and Staff of Kadina Memorial School at the recent meeting ofthe Youth Advisory Committee.

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SOS Copper Coast Public Forum

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You are invited to attend a public forumto establish a local Suicide PreventionCommunity Network on the Copper Coast.Supported by the Council and SA Health, itwill be held at the Wallaroo Sailing Club onMonday, 8th August at 6pm.Start with a free tea (BBQ meal with

salads), followed by several briefpresentations on what’s involved, then theopportunity to ask questions and respond toan invitation to express your interest to forma local network, and committee ofmanagement. Expected finish time 7.45 pm.

Why a local network?Volunteers who share a concern for people

in their local Copper Coast communityworking together and willing to do simplethings to help prevent suicide. The aim will be to develop strategies and

promote the services available, bringingpeople together, encourage local education& training and help to coordinate the effortsthat might already be occurring.

For catering purposes, if you are interestedplease RSVP to Roylene at Council on8828 1200 by Thursday, 4th August.

Lynne James, Principal Project Officer Suicide Prevention, Office of the ChiefPsychiatrist, SA Health met with a diverse group of residents to assist in thefacilitation of a local Suicide Prevention Network.

DON’T FLUSH!We need to talk to you about your loo.

Just because something can be flushed,doesn’t mean it should be. We see a lot ofstrange things coming through to our wastewater treatment plants – things that shouldhave been put in the bin, instead of flusheddown the toilet.

The problem withwet wipes

• Wet wipes don't disintegrate when flushed– even the ones labelled as 'flushable'.

• Wipes can cause blockages in yourhousehold plumbing, potentially costingyou up to $1000 in plumbing bills.

• When they meet up with another ‘nasty’that’s commonly washed down the sink ie.cooking fat – they create the perfectcombination for a blockage in the wastewater network.

• They jam pumps and get caught inequipment at our waste water treatmentplants.

• They add to the overall cost of wastewater treatment because they must bescreened out, dumped in bins andtrucked off to landfill – which is wherethey should go in the first place.

Many bathroomproducts also cause

blockages in the sewerand at our treatmentplants because theydon’t break down

• Hair balls from hairbrushes clump withall the other ‘nasties’ in the sewer and cancause blockages.

• Cotton buds are made of plastic and endup looking like lollipop sticks in oursewer system. They can sneak through thetiny holes in our filters and hold up thetreatment process.

• Cotton wool balls stay like wet clumpsand can add to blockages.

• Dental floss might look innocent but itgets tangled in our equipment.

• Tampons and sanitary pads are a bigcontributor to blockages in our network.They’re designed to absorb liquid anddon’t break down in our pipes.

What you can do• Only flush the three P's – pee, poo andpaper.

• Use a bin in your bathroom foreverything else.

• Don't fall victim to misleading labels onwet wipe packaging – even though theymay say they're 'flushable', they don'tbreak down in the sewer like toilet paper.

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WallarooCentralReserveWorks have re-commenced on the Wallaroo

Central Reserve between John Terrace and thenew Foodland site. Landscape works willinclude vegetation, designated section ofirrigated lawn, seating, gazebo, BBQ, pathaccess, gabion feature walls, flag poles and newfencing. This will provide our communitywith another feature outdoor space.

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The $10.3M redevelopment of the Copper Coast Sports andLeisure Centre is underway. After 3.5 years and thousands ofpages of plans and grant applications, the contract with UniqueUrban Built was finally signed on the 30th of June. The structure for the three new undercover courts is the first

area under construction. Inconveniences to users of the facilitywill be kept to a minimum during construction and all clubswill be contacted to help them program their usage around theworks to minimise disruptions.A big thank you to the organisations, businesses and

individuals that donated to the project, it certainly helpedCouncil prove the communities support of the project to thefunding bodies and to attract the $7.8M of grant funding.

District Council of the Copper Coast Mayor PaulThomas and Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey turnthe first sod for the $10.3million Copper Coast Sportand Leisure Centre redevelopment. In thebackground are Department for Education and ChildDevelopment Acting Director of Assets and BusinessServices Vince Dimasi, Kadina Memorial SchoolPrincipal Dean Angus, and Yorke Valley BasketballAssociation President Michael Newton. Photo: YPCT

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Council has decided to tackle thereplacement of the Wallaroo SwimmingEnclosure in two stages.The first stage will involve the construction

of a floating swimming platformapproximately 50m x 25m.The structure will be accessed off a shared

pathway near the grassed area beside CaféMia. It will include shark nets on a floatingwave attenuator (red and green lines on theplans). They will serve two purposes, firstlythey will reduce the effect of the light choppywaves and secondly they will keep unwantedpredators away from the swimming area.The platform will be able to be accessed by

wheelchairs and will include steps and a rampthat will allow easy access to the water.It will be capable of having lane ropes

fitted, creating opportunities for swimming

carnivals and other learn to swim activities.The contractor has presented Council with

two designs that will work. Please let us knowwhich you prefer. They are both designed toget a safe swimming platform out into thedeeper water, making it usable at all tides. Stage two can be anything you want it to

be (within reason and budget) and we wouldlike to form a group of people to workthrough the ideas. Some ideas that havealready come forward for stage 2 include

areas for slides, jumping boards, floatingactivity pontoons, snorkelling areas, etc. Ifyou are interested in being part of that group,please let us know. Alternatively just sendyour ideas through toinfo@coppercoast.sa.gov.auWe would like your feedback on the first

stage by July 22 2016. The designs can beviewed from the Council offices ordownloaded from the Council Websitewww.coppercoast.sa.gov.au

The relocation of the netball, basketball andtennis courts is underway at the WallarooFootball Oval. The courts were due for aresurface, but no economical solution could befound to ongoing stormwater issues, so theclubs decided to partner with the Council inrelocating the courts and setting up the facilityfor the long term. It is an ambitious project forthe clubs and also includes a new sharedcanteen facility for the netball and footballclubs. Families will now be right in the actionfor all sports and the change will enable themultiuse of the facilities, therefore improvingtheir long term sustainability.

Wallaroo SportsClub – CourtRelocation

CWMSProperty connection

teams have been workingthroughout Moonta Bay.The contractor is currentlyfocusing on completion ofthe gravity networks in theMoonta Bay West sectionof the project. The nextfocal area will be thecompletion of the Moontatownship.

WALLAROOSWIMMINGENCLOSURE

Port Hughes Boat Ramp

Following confirmation of SABFACfunding totalling $1,040,000, Councilawarded the Port Hughes boat rampproject to Civil Tech Pty Ltd. Over thecoming weeks information signage willbe installed on site together withinformation brochures displayed in otherlocal outlets. Project updates will also beprovided through Councils social media.

The project will be based around aclosure of works between early October2016 through to Easter 2017. If theproject cannot be completed beforeOctober 2016 a second stage has beenallowed for beyond Easter 2017. Thefocus of all works is centred aroundminimal impact to existing boat usersand the weather patterns.

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The annual budget is Council’s statement of:• Its intended operating and capitalexpenditure as well as revenue sources togive effect to its Annual Business Plan; and

• Its projected financial positionDecisions in the Annual Business Plan on

matters such as project priorities and levels ofservice provision are subject to the fundsavailable. Both documents are closely inter-related and the Budget gives effect to theannual business plan.

Significant Influencesand Priorities

A number of significant factors haveinfluenced the preparation of the Council’s2016/17 Business Plan and Budget. Theseinclude:• The increase in the Consumer Price Index(CPI) was 1.7% for the year ended 31December 2015. Councils however do facehigher cost increases due to the capitalintensive nature of the goods and servicespurchased. Consideration is also given tothe Local Government Cost Index, whichmeasures the increase in costs for LocalGovernment.

• Council now understanding (through athorough assessment of our assets) the truecost of maintaining, upgrading andreplacing our assets, this amount is

substantially higher than what Council hadbeen working to historically.

• Negotiated Enterprise BargainingAgreements.

• Increasing fees and charges imposed byother levels of Government.

• Requirements to maintain and improveinfrastructure assets to acceptable standards,including roads, footpaths, stormwaterdrainage and community wastewatermanagement systems.

• Service delivery & infrastructure needs fora growing population.

• State/Commonwealth grant funding notkeeping pace with the increase in associatedservice delivery costs.

• As advised in the Budget papers in May2014;o South Australia’s Supplementary LocalRoad Funding has not been extendedbeyond 2013/14. The supplementaryfunding commenced in 2004/05 ascompensation for SA’s unfair share(5.5%) of funding being received underthe identified Local Roads Componentof the Financial Assistance Grantsarrangements.

o There will be no real per capita increase(ie. to take account of inflation andpopulation) in the national pool ofFinancial Assistance Grants for the nexttwo years. This freeze commenced in

2014/15 however this funding hadincreased in real per capita terms eachyear since 1997/98.

In response to these factors, and tominimise the burden on rate payers, theAnnual Business Plan has been preparedwithin the following guidelines:• The Annual Business Plan will result in thetotal revenue raised through general ratesincreasing by approximately 5% plusrevenue from newly developed properties.

• Total operating expenses to be held wherepossible, within levels of the previousfinancial years and adjusted by the LocalGovernment Price Index allowing aboveindexation increases to be allocated directlyto maintaining community assets, such asstormwater infrastructure, roads andfootpaths.Further to these factors Council must

consider that an increase to the service levels,increases expenditure on a day to day basis.Council has budgeted for an operating

deficit and this means that the current levelsof services are higher than the incomereceived. This is not a sustainable position. Itis the aim of Council to achieve a balancedbudget, meaning in balance between thecommunity’s desire for a higher service leveland their willingness to contribute further tothe income.

Annual Business Plan Summary 2016/17

The Year in Review 2015/16The 2015/16 financial year saw Council

continue to focus on the renewal andreplacement of infrastructure such as CWMS,roads, footpaths and drainage.

Commitments to major projects andpartnerships also continued to include:Initiatives over more than one year;

• CWMS treatment plants and majorinfrastructure

• Closure and capping of the Wallaroo &Moonta landfill sites

• Footpath program• Foreshore Upgrades• Successful grant applications for theupgrade of the Copper Coast Sport &

Recreation Centre• Successful grant applications for theupgrade of the Kadina CBD

• Additional budget allocation for RoadResealing Program

• Stormwater Plans• Community Transport Scheme, and• Provision of services to special needsgroups.Legislation requires that Council provide

certain services, however many of the servicesprovided are also by choice, responding to theneeds of the local community.

Key services provided are:• Local Roads and footpaths

• Recycling and Waste Management• Library Services – including mobile library,computer & internet facilities

• Tourist information and support• Aged care• Dog and Cat Management• Arts and culture• Building and Planning• Recreation and Sport facilities includingovals, picnic areas, open space,playgrounds, skate parks and bike tracks.

Council commenced with a budgetedfootpath program with a commitment tocomplete a number of footpaths during thenext few budgets.

COUNCILRATE

PAYMENTSCHEDULE

Due by

1st September, 2016

1st December, 2016

1st March, 2017

1st June, 2017

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Rates will be overdue ifpayment has not beenreceived at the Council officeby the due date. A fine of 2%and interest will apply to thebalance outstanding.

NB: Please allow up to 3-4 business days for BPAY and other electronicbanking transactions.

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Proposed project priorities to be undertakenduring the year ending 30 June 2017 are asfollows:

• Continuous review of existing recurrentservice levels provided to be undertaken inconsultation with our community;

• Construction phase of the redevelopmentof the Kadina Business District area as wellas applying for grants to assist with theproject.

• Completion of the CWMS drainage worksat Moonta, Moonta Bay and Port Hughesand to continue to connect properties in thesecond stage of the project to the treatmentplant.

• To commence the Copper Coast Sportingand Recreational Centre redevelopmentconstruction after consultation with thevarious user groups.

• To finalise the design and beginconstruction for the replacement ofthe damaged Wallaroo SwimmingEnclosure.

• To commence the construction phase of theredevelopment of the Port Hughes BoatRamp.

• Facilitating the future financialsustainability of Council by ensuring thefinancial operations remain within policytargets adopted for such purpose;

• Continuation of Council’s annual worksprogram with a commitment to fund roadreconstructions and reseals, footpaths,walking trails and foreshoredevelopments;

• Continuation of the development of stormwater management plans along withmaintenance and renewal of storm waterinfrastructure.

All uncompleted projects and their fundingallocation currently included in the 15/16budget will continue and form part of the16/17 works program.

Project Priorities and Capital Expenditure

A full copy of the AnnualBusiness Plan and Budget2016/17 and Council’s Ratingand Financial ManagementPolicies are available from theCouncil office or can bedownloaded from the Council’swebsite.

WHO CAN ICONTACT?

INCOME 2016/17 EXPENSES 2016/17

The Annual Budget — Revenue and Expenditure 2016/17

Council has budgeted for an operatingdeficit of $1,588,915 in 2016/17. Theoperating surplus/(deficit) measures thedifference between operating revenue andexpenses for the period and Council’s longterm financial sustainability is dependent onensuring that, on average over time, itsexpenses are less than its revenue.

RevenueThe Council’s 2016/17 revenue is budgeted

to be $26,104,975 of which approximately$15,026,200 will be raised from general rates,(excluding the NRM Levy & CWMS ServiceCharges). This is an average increase of 5%above general rates generated in 2015/16 plusthe revenue generated by new assessmentscreated during 2015/16. Council works tospread the rate burden fairly across all ratepayers offering flexible options for paymentsof rates for those who need them.In 2016/17, Council will continue with a

separate rate in Moonta, Moonta Bay andPort Hughes for the construction of theCommunity Wastewater Management Systemwhich will service this area.In 2012/13 the local traders in the Kadina

business district requested a separate rate tofund planning towards development in thisarea. This will also continue in 2016/17.The Council introduced in the 2013/14

financial year a new separate rate to partlyfund the maintenance of the Port HughesGolf Course (Dunes). This replaced theexisting annual development levy that eachland owner agreed to pay to the developer ofThe Dunes Port Hughes.A separate rate was adopted to fund the

replacement of the Owen Terrace Verandah’sin Wallaroo in 2014/15 and this project wascompleted in 2015/16 however funded over afive year period up to and including 2018/19.During 2014/15 residents of the Riley Cove

Community Corporation approached Council

to adopt a separate rate to fund the internalroad maintenance at the Riley Cove Village.This rate will continue for a period of 100years and reviewed regularly during this period.Other sources of revenue for the Council are: • User Charges and Commercial Revenue($2.884 million)

• Statutory Charges set by State Government($0.542 million)

• Grants ($1.741 million)• Other Revenue ($0.418 million)The following graph illustrates the extent of

revenue obtained from rates compared withother sources:

ExpensesEvery dollar of revenue raised by Council is

invested in maintaining infrastructure anddelivering services and programs to thecommunity. To achieve this Councilimplements a comprehensive businessplanning process.

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Following a public submission to Council as part of itsconsultation for the 2015-16 Annual Business Plan, theCouncil has constructed a centre refuge in George Street,Moonta to improve pedestrian safety. This was the onlyviable option in the short term, with other options such asa zebra crossing needing other issues addressed such asimproved lighting, speed reduction, road access from thesupermarket and parking before it could be implemented.While those items are being considered they will takeconsiderably longer to resolve than the current solution.Council has included a masterplan for the Moonta

CBD as part of the 2016-17 Annual Business Plan. Thatprocess will involve widespread consultation, which willinclude consultation on the types of future crossings. Thiscurrent refuge island is part of that longer term planningand will improve safety in the short term, while giving thepublic a chance to comment on crossing styles andlocations in the longer term.

MOONTAPEDESTRIANCROSSING

Legislation in SA requires alldogs of or over 3 months of agemust be registered. Dogregistration ensures that:• Dogs are reunited with theirloved ones

• Responsible dog owners andthe rest of the community donot have to financiallysupport irresponsible andunthinking dog owners.Responsible pet ownership is

ensuring that a dog is registered,immunized, microchipped and

desexed. The owner is alsoresponsible to ensure that thedog is trained, has adequatefood, water and shelter and thatthe dog is regularly exercised.When a dog is registered, it

allows a Dog ManagementOfficer to determine where thedog lives. It is more efficient,cheaper and much better for thedog to be returned to its ownerthan taken to the pound. Sometimes when a dog is

wandering, it is best for you not

to try and restrain it. Contactthe Dog Management Officeror just leave it alone as the dogmight just return to their homeby themselves.Dog registrations are due to

be paid by the 31 August, 2016.Those that don’t register by thisdate will incur a late registrationfee which is 25% of the fee due.Please note that under the Dogand Cat Management Act, dogregistrations are compulsory!

DOG REGISTRATIONS NOW DUE

The Fire Danger Season is fastapproaching and starts on the 15thof November (subject to change,may be the 1st November) and ends30th of April next year. It is theresponsibility of all land owners toensure that their properties are keptin a condition that does not pose apotential fire risk for the durationof the Fire Danger Season.Councils’ Fire Prevention Officerwill commence inspections lateSeptember in which land ownerswill be issued with a notice underSection 105F (5) of the Fire andEmergency Services Act 2005 if

found to pose a fire risk.Where owners act responsibly

and engage a contractor, the averagecost will range from around $100to $130 to have a standard sizeblock cleared and meet therequirements. In the event thatCouncil has to engage a contractoron behalf of the owner, theminimum costs incurred for astandard block will amount toabout $600 (which includescontractor fees, expiation fees andhandling fees). Contact details ofcontractors can be found onCouncils’ website.

Potential FireHazard: Whypay more?

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DCCC2016/17

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GREEN WASTE VOUCHERS

DCCC2016/17

As part of the District Council of the Copper Coast’s “Green Up”initiative, Council gives ratepayers the opportunity to receive up totwo plants from a selection of trees, grasses and shrubs on receipt oftheir rate notice. This years Free Tree Day was held Sunday July 3rd2016 at the Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo Town halls.

FREE TREE DAY

Council has been providing residents withtwo free green waste vouchers for anumber of years. We have put together thefollowing frequently asked question list toassist you.• What size load can I take? The voucher

covers loads up to a standard 6 x 4 trailer• Does the voucher cover mixed loads?No only clean green waste is covered bythese free vouchers.• If I have multiple properties, can I havemore than two free loads? No, this offer

is two free loads per ratepayer. TheResource Recovery Centre is veryexpensive to operate and we do need toensure we cover the costs or it will affectother services the Council provides in thecommunity.

Council is offering ratepayers the opportunityof two (2) free visits (6 x 4 trailer load)to our Resource Recovery Centre with

green waste vouchers. To take up this offer please cut out the vouchersand take them, together with one of your ratesnotices, to the Copper Coast Resource RecoveryCentre. Staff will keep your voucher and tickyou off a list in recognition of this offer.

*This offer is only per ratepayer not per property owned.

Applications for the 2016 District Council of the CopperCoast, Community Grants are now open.

Application forms and associated documents are availableto be downloaded from Council’s website or collected fromCouncil’s District Offices, 51 Taylor Street, Kadina.

Applications will close at 5pm Friday, 26th August, 2016.

Please contact Katrina Borlace, Director of CorporateServices on 8828 1200 for any additional information.

2016 COMMUNITY GRANTS

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DCCC staff Denatah Treloar, Markus Dunatov, Director of Community ServicesGreg O’Connor and Esther Mieglich at the new wheel chair spin in VictoriaSquare, Kadina. Photo: YPCT

Update on CopperCoast Better

Development Planand General

Development PlanAmendment

New Starclub Sport andRec Officer – Giles EllisAs part of the YP Alliance the Copper

Coast Council financially supports a localStarclub Officer. We thank KristianWhittaker for his dedication to the role overthe past 4 years, however, he has left theRegion to take up a new role in New SouthWales. We therefore welcome Giles Ellis tothe role. As a local Giles will settle in quicklyand will be helping our sporting clubsimprove their sustainability and programs.

The public consultation processfor Part 2 of the BetterDevelopment Plan (BDP) andGeneral Development PlanAmendment (DPA) wascompleted and Council consideredthe submissions at a SpecialCouncil meeting on 10 September2015. After Council’s consideration

the BDP was amended andsubmitted to the Minster in thesame month which resulted inmany discussions between Councilstaff and staff from theDepartment of Planning,Transport and Infrastructure(DPTI).The final BDP was handed to

the Minister in early December lastyear. The document was gazettedthis year on 9 June when itofficially became Council’sDevelopment Plan.

For the latest information,news and events from theSTARCLUB Programon the Copper CoastLIKE us on Facebook

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The District Council of the Copper Coast’sDisability Advisory Group has achieved somegreat work in the 2015/2016 year.It has seen disabled access provided to the

Henry Street entrance to the Moonta Galleryof the Arts with automatic doors and improvedaccess to the Wallaroo Town Hall kitchen andsupper room with the installation of ramps.Disabled friendly drinking fountains are

soon to be installed in Kadina, Moonta andPort Hughes and a pathway to the WallarooRailway Station is under construction.The major expense for Council in the

disabilities area this financial year has been thewheelchair spin installed at the Victoria Squareplayground in Kadina. This equipment issuitable for disabled and able bodied users andcomplements the Apex Train with its disabledaccess.Other projects soon to be commenced

include the Moonta Town Hall toilets andAscot Theatre disabled toilet.Council’s Disability Advisory Group

comprises Councillors Cathy Vluggen andMargaret Pope and community members,Elizabeth Schultz, Peter Seal and Neil Cundywith staff members Greg O’Connor andMarkus Dunatov.

Disability Friendly Copper Coast

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2016 Council Calendar

2016 Wine, Wheels& Whiting

The second Wine, Wheels & Whitingevent will be held in the Clare and GilbertValley and the Copper Coast on 9, 10, & 11September 2016The event is presented by the Clare &

Gilbert Valley and Copper Coast Council’s inpartnership with Bike SA to promote the localproduce and tourism attractions of the regionsand to promote the great lifestyleopportunities the regions offer.Wine, Wheels & Whiting features a 125km

recreational bike ride that links the worldrenowned Clare Valley Wine Region with thepristine waters of Spencer Gulf. For additional information or if you are

considering entering the ride please check outwww.bikesa.asn.au/winewheelswhiting.

The Melbourne Cupis coming to Kadina

2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup NationalTour.The iconic Melbourne Cup will visit

Kadina on the 4 September as part of the2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup NationalTour. A great day is plannedwith activities in VictoriaSquare in the morning to befollowed by a Race Day Outin the Kadina Town Hall inthe afternoon. The day will featuregreat local entertainment, marketstalls, food stalls, a Race DayFashion Parade, CelebrityPhantom Race Calls andmuch more. Come dressed forthe races and possibly get yourphoto taken with the Cup.

OTHER EVENTS...

� The Kadina Show 20th & 21st August

� Copper Coast Show and Shineincorporating a display of over 200Harley Davidson bikes put on by theHarley Riders Group of SouthAustralia as part of their annual “Rideof Thunder” Tour, 1st October at theKadina Oval

� Australian National Dirt Kart Titles –around 400 entrants from aroundAustralia will be competing at theCopper Coast Dirt Kart Club, 1st,2nd & 3rd October

For more information about theseevents please contact the Copper CoastTourism Centre on 8821 2333.

August3rd – Council meeting - 7.00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina 10th – Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina

September7th – Council meeting - 7.00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina.14th – Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina19th – Audit Committee meeting, 9.30 a.m., Copper Hill meeting room, Kadina Town Hall.

October5th – Council meeting - 7.00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina.12th – Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina

Please note that changes to the above meetings will be published on Council’s website along with other meeting dates.All public are welcome to attend these meetings.

Special meetings of Council may be called at other times throughout the year and will be added to the website as required.

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10 things you may not know about your Library

Libraries are free! Copper

Coast Libraries are located at

Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo.1.

Home Delivery: A service is offered to Copper Coasthousebound residents who are physically unable to visitthe library. Simply contact your library for futher info.

3.

Book Clubs: Run from all Copper

Coast Libraries. Enquire at your

local library for more information.8.

Toy Library: Located at the Kadina Library. It has anextensive range of toys and puzzles to cater for theearly learning and play needs of preschool children.5.

Free Wi-Fi access: Allows anyone to bring their own

laptop, tablet or mobile device (fitted with wireless capability)

to the library and get free internet access on that device.6.

TaxHelp: This free service for low income earners is provided fromJuly to October each year at the Kadina Library to assist people tosubmit their Tax Returns online. Appointments required –8821 0444.

9.

One Card: Your library membership card gives you access to over 4

million items. Either reserve items to be collected from your local library

or use your card when you visit any public library in South Australia.10.

Mobile Printing: Available at the Kadina Library this service allows you to use your personalcomputer or mobile device to print to the library’s printer from anywhere. Simply submit documentsfor printing and come to the library to release and pick up your document using your library card.7.

JP Services: JPs are now rostererd to the Kadina Library everyTuesday afternoon from 3pm so people can visit during this timeto have things certified by a JP. No appointment necessary.2.

eCollections: You no longer have to physically visit the library to access resources. eBooks

and eMagazines are available to anyone with a library card. Simply visit the library online

catalogue and follow the links to download eBooks and eMagazines to any digital device.4.