Many of us have just sung Auld Lang Syneto 2014 and heralded in the New Year 2015!Here in the Copper Coast that was

certainly done with great gusto. Wallaroo Baywas the scene for spectacular fireworks as theclock struck midnight. There is somethingabout the nostalgia of New Year’s Eve – wetake time and reflect on the year that was andmake some resolutions for the year ahead.Certainly 2014 was an energetic year in the

Copper Coast. We have seen many projectscommence and many completed after anumber of years of planning. The CWMS atMoonta has proceeded very well and anumber of areas, particularly those near theforeshore are already utilising the system.Restoration of roadways has commenced andsome like Rossiters Road, completelyupgraded.Some of the effluent pump stations in both

Kadina and Wallaroo have also been upgradedwith new technology, which has seen much of

the infrastructure go below ground level ratherthan take up space and be visible at street level.The Town Centre upgrade for Wallaroo is

now well under way, with significant changesalready in place for road traffic with the newroundabouts and re-aligned Wildman Street.It has also been pleasing to see the newsupermarket complex commenceconstruction. Once settlement took place forthe land, the developers were quick to putmachines to work. Demolition and levellingof the site happened in days and thenthousands of tonnes of earthworks has takenplace in readiness for the foundations.In Kadina the Town Centre trials have

attracted mixed reactions initially but as thetrial progressed there have been more positiveresponses. During the Christmas tradingperiod I was being told, that the Kadinashopping area was a much more attractive andexciting place to shop. However, it will beimportant that people either for or against the

proposed changes respond to the surveyforms, thus providing the Chamber ofCommerce and Elected Members a moreinformed viewpoint from our community.As the end of the year approached, Kathryn

and I had the opportunity of attending manyof our school graduation and awardsceremonies. It is always pleasing to see andlearn of the wonderful accolades for ourstudents. Many of these young people havegained great results and have contributedmuch to their respective schools and ourcommunity, through a variety of ways.I know that I have highlighted before that

as a community we need to respect and sharethe opinions and achievements of our youth– in the future many of them, if we can retainthem as part of our community, will be ourleaders. But we will need employmentopportunities!

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE...

Residents and visitors enjoying Council’s new facility “Splash Town” at Moonta Bay.

Auld Lang Syne – The yearthat was – the year ahead

Council is continuing to move forwardon the redevelopment of the CopperCoast Sports & Leisure Centre. Followingthe commitment by the Department ofEducation of $2,000,000 towards theproject, Council has applied for a further$5,000,000 from the Federal Governmentand also called tenders to ensure theproject is not delayed should the grantfunding be received. By the middle of2015 we should know the timeframe inwhich this project will move ahead.

COPPER COASTSPORTS

AND LEISURECENTRE

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� From Page 1It is without doubt that the potential jobs, other

than those associated with agriculture, will be inthe service industries; retailing, hospitality, healthand aged care. To that end, Council, together withboth State and Federal Governments are focusingon job creation in many of the projects that weundertake within our Annual Business Plan andBudget.Now grant applications need to demonstrate

employment growth and opportunities. The fundsthat we were able to attract for the Play Centre atthe Farm Shed and the Water Play area at MoontaBay reflect an investment by government in ourfuture as a “lifestyle location of choice” – whichin turn hopefully will provide some employmentopportunities, particularly in tourism andhospitality.On Christmas Day our family celebrated over

lunch at the Patio Motel at Moonta Bay and wecould see from the dining room, the hive ofactivity around the foreshore. There was an air ofmerriment and excitement from the families whowere celebrating their Christmas together utilisingthe foreshore picnic area, or the Water Playfacilities. My Christmas lunch was capped off,when a respected Moonta gentleman approachedme and congratulated Council on their efforts toimprove the foreshore and provide attractions forfamilies to enjoy! It was truly rewarding to witnessthe joy and excitement of families enjoyingprecious time together on such a special day.As we reflect on 2014, we cannot omit the

general Council Elections. As was anticipated,more than half the elected membership haschanged. As a community we need to recognisethose former members who did not seekre-election and those who were unsuccessful. We are fortunate that each four years we are

provided the privilege to vote and elect leaders forour community. We are afforded freedom ofspeech, but with that freedom of speech,

particularly during elections, comes a degree ofmisnomer and misinformation.Certainly the 2014 elections centred much on

financial management and Council debt. Therehad been some candidates cautioning about thelevel of our Council debt. And this has beenunfounded.Yes, our Council has debt. Not unlike many

successful business operations, debt is required tofund expansion, new infrastructure and capitalworks. Our Council’s largest portion of debt isassociated with the Moonta CWMS scheme andthat debt is serviced by the CWMS charges onproperties accessing or to be accessing the CWMSservices not only in Moonta, but Kadina andWallaroo also.Council have also borrowed funds for sporting

bodies within our community, such as theWallaroo Sailing Club, Kadina Football Club andMoonta Bowling Club. Those clubs through theirrespective fundraising and club operations servicethe associated debt – not Council revenue.Our Council does not need to borrow funds to

meet its operational expenditure and therefore didnot need to borrow funds to build the Play

Centre, the Water Play area, the Swimming Poolor on a completely different tack the ResourceRecovery Centre; those projects as previouslyhighlighted, together with other capital workshave been gained by grant funds and or generalbudget expenditure.Our Community can be confident that the

Copper Coast enjoys a good financial situation,with a very manageable debt level that will benefitthis community over not only this generation, butthe next few generations!Certainly the festive season – a wonderful time

of the year allowed us as a community to cometogether; a community of all ages to offer theirtalents at carols by candlelight, members of serviceclubs nourishing us with food or organisingparades and events. Our school studentscelebrating their achievements, or holiday makersenjoying our lovely beaches and modern touristfacilities. We soon realise that the Copper Coastis a vibrant community - our lifestyle location ofchoice!The Copper Coast is certainly the place that I

am proud to call Home!Paul Thomas, Mayor

MAYOR’SMESSAGE...

Wallaroo Bay was the scene for spectacular fireworks as the clock struck midnight.

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DCCC Elected Members

2014/15 Council CalendarFebruary11th - Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina11th - Council meeting - 7 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina.18th - Audit Committee meeting - 4 p.m., Copper Hill Meeting Room, Town Hall, Kadina

March4th - Council meeting - 7 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina.11th - Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) meeting - 5.30 p.m., Town Hall Function Room, Kadina

April1st - Council meeting - 7 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, Kadina.15th - Audit Committee meeting - 4 p.m., Copper Hill Meeting Room, Town Hall, 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.

NEW COUNCIL... District Council of the Copper Coast Elected Members after taking the oath at their first meeting on3rd December, 2014. Back: Bill Clarke, Margaret Pope, Brent Walker, David Woodforde, Sheridan Brand,Matthew East;front: Cathy Vluggen, Deputy Mayor Ros Talbot, Mayor Paul Thomas, Bruce Schmidt, Su Bell.

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Dear Ratepayer,

In June 2014 the Commonwealth Government cut funding to the State Government for pensioner and other concessions amounting to $27m.

The State Government has maintained your concession on Council rates paid under the SA Parliament’s Rates and Land Tax Remission Act 1986 ($34m) this �nancial year. However it has announced it will stop your concessions on rates from 1 July 2015.

We estimate that next year’s rates, for most people currently eligible for a concession, will include a “bill shock” of around 20% without the concession.

Council is opposed to the Federal cut and is also opposing the State Government’s decision to abolish concessions on Council rates.

Help us to help our most vulnerable to retain their concession payments.

To support your Council’s aim to reverse this decision, please contact your local Member of Parliament - go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/localmp.

From

Pensioner Concessions

LocalGovernmentAssociation

of SouthAustralia

Local Government Association of South Australia

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

Wallaroo Office/Library5 John Terrace, Wallaroo SA 5556

COUNCILCONTACTS...

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

Council Rate Payment Schedule Rates will be overdue if paymenthas not been received at the

Council office by the due date.A fine of 2% and Interest will

apply to the balance outstanding.

NB: Please allow up to3-4 business days for

BPay and other electronicbanking transactions

Due by

3rd Quarter – Rate Noticeposted 20th January, 2015 1st March, 2015

4th Quarter – Rate NoticePosted 21st April, 2015 1st June, 2015

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The OPAL Program aims ‘to improveeating and activity patterns of children,through families and communities in OPALregions and thereby increasing the proportionof 0 – 18 year olds in the healthy weight.

OPAL GoalsThe OPAL Program is focused on six goals

to bring about change across the communityand these healthy eating and physical activitygoals are:-• Healthy Food Choices available in outlets• Healthy Meals produced in and from

home• Local Healthy Food production, access

and distribution• Active Travel journeys• Active Leisure participation• Parks, Space and Places

2014 ThemeThe 2014 OPAL Program Goal, ‘Parks

and Places’ is about outdoor play in outdoorplaces and is in response to the dramaticdecrease in children spending time outdoors. The theme, ‘Life Looks Brighter Outside’

aims to support families to enjoy timetogether exploring local parks andplaygrounds, thereby increasing levels ofphysical activity.

Active Fun KitThe OPAL Active Fun Kit has recently

been updated with new items including:• Hole-in-One mini golf• Water play hopscotch• Totem tennis• Artificial Turf• Croquet Set• Frisbee catcher

As well as the usual games and activitiesloved by the kids! The Active Fun Kit isFREE to borrow, simply call, email or visitthe OPAL team.

Kadina, Moonta andWallaroo Z-Cards

A Z-Card is a pocket guide to the outsideand provides a map of locations, list of parks,playgrounds and trails. It providesinformation on the type of park or place andthe features and facilities available. OPAL hasdeveloped a Z-Card for the townships ofKadina, Moonta and Wallaroo and they areavailable at the DCCC Kadina Office, FarmShed, Local Caravan Parks, PDF on theOPAL DCCC webpage or from the DCCCLibraries in Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo.

If you need some inspiration, the Kadina,Moonta and Wallaroo Z-Cards offer a list ofthings to do in each town including theseideas:

• Become road ready at thePolgreen Park BikeTrack , Moonta

• Hop aboard the MoontaMines Railway and ridethrough Ryan’s TailingsHeap Tunnel.

• Snag a squid at the Jetty, PortHughes

• Search for fairies in the Secret Garden,Moonta Bay

• Trek the Copper Coast Trail fromWallaroo to North Beach

• Find ‘George the Giant Squid‘ at theWallaroo Heritage and NauticalMuseum, Wallaroo

• Challenge yourself on the OutdoorFitness Equipment, North Beach

• Visit the Library for Book Bugs (storytime) or Rhythm and Rhyme Time,Kadina

Walk the Yorkeand EveryTrail

The OPAL Program hasrecently uploaded 6 familyfriendly walks in theCopper Coast onto theEveryTrail program. Simply

go to the EveryTrail SAwebsite and search the town you would liketo walk in or download the free app ontoyour smart phone or IPADthrough your app store.Every walk included

details of how long it is,pictures, information andtips about the walk.

OPAL StaffingCollette Hooper, the previous Manager of

OPAL in the Copper Coast has recentlyaccepted a new job in Country Health. Withthis, Dani Bollmeyer has been appointed thenew Manager until the OPAL programfinishes in June 2015.

The OPAL Program welcomes andencourages your input and would bedelighted to hear of any relevant activities,organisations, groups or people you knowof, or any new ideas you may have, to assistour children and families eat well and beactive.

For more information call the DCCCOPAL Office on 88281200, email Dani onopal@coppercoast.sa.gov.au or visitwww.coppercoast.sa.gov.au/opal or Facebookat opal - copper coast

January OPAL Update

During the last year a Kadina Memorial Schoolstudent, Sally Terrett undertook as her year 12research project the topic of InternationalExchanges. For which I understand she gained anA grade, which helped her gain an exceptionalATAR. For this we congratulate her and wish herwell with her ongoing studies at University.As part of Sally’s research, I was interviewed

about my experience in 1977 as a RotaryExchange Student to Japan, about hosting anExchange Student in the mid 1990’s and myongoing support for Youth Exchange. I have nodoubts of the value the experiences that can begained from being an Exchange Student, hostingan Exchange Student or befriending an ExchangeStudent. While, the official phrase will be that it“enhances international goodwill and friendship”– the actual benefits, particularly the life skills andcharacter building are enormous.Each year both Kadina Memorial School and

Moonta Area School host a group of studentsfrom a school in Japan for a couple of weeks. Thisprogramme has allowed many of our localstudents, their families and their friends toexperience a little of the culture and customs fromJapan, while sharing the Australian way of lifewith the Exchange Students.Recently I had the pleasure of discussing with

Kadina Memorial School year 11 student, ZacWilliams his forthcoming exchange to the USA.Zac had shown an interest in Youth Exchangeprogrammes a couple of years ago and has workeda part time job with determination to raise thefunds to enable him to embark on this adventureas an Exchange Student in the United States.Similarly we will look forward to welcoming

home shortly another Kadina Memorial Schoolstudent, Lauren Cook, who will be returningfrom a six month exchange in Canada. We willalso welcome to the Copper Coast in the first fewmonths of this year a couple of internationalstudents who will make the Copper Coast theirhome away from home in 2015.The experiences of Youth Exchange go far

beyond what can be learnt in a book!

VALUE OF YOUTHEXCHANGE

Zac Williams, Kadina Memorial Schoolstudent, with Mayor Paul Thomas.

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Strategic Plan 2015-2018

Previous ideas youmay like to support:• Wallaroo Jetty and SwimmingEnclosure

• Kadina to Wallaroo Cycleway• CCSLC Redevelopment(undercover courts)

• Port Hughes Road Cycleway• Kadina CBD• Port Hughes Boat Ramp• Moonta CBD Public Toilet(Ellen Street carpark)

Be part of thebig picture

Have your say on the futureof the Copper Coast

Age group: (please circle)10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Strategic Plan ConsultationCouncil is planning for the future ofthe Copper Coast and would like ourcommunity to have a say in theprocess.Tell us your ideas for the future of theCopper Coast, what you love, wouldlike created or improved. Let us knowthree things you would like done andthree things you don’t want us to do.

___________________________________________

___________________________________________

Please deliver to the Council Officeby the end of February and rememberthat the surveys can also becompleted on the Council’s websiteat www.coppercoast.sa.gov.au oryour ideas emailed to us oninfo@coppercoast.sa.gov.au

You can remain anonymous or to be inthe draw for two nights

accommodation at the North BeachTourist Park please include your name,

address, phone and/or email below

I would like to see:

1 _____________________________________

2 _____________________________________

3 _____________________________________

I don’t want to see:

1 _____________________________________

2 _____________________________________

3 _____________________________________

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF

THE COPPER COAST

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The wider footpaths andmain central crossing is onlyintended for the shortsection of Graves St betweenGoyder and Hallett. Theother streets would have

similar changes to thesection of Graves Streetoutside of the AscotTheatre. All intersectionswould have safer crossings(including opposite the Post

Office). Trees and seatingwould be more plentiful andthe car park at Frances Tcewill be extended. Rememberthe TRIAL had limitationsand some imagination is

required to understand thefull effect of the proposedchanges. Please check outthe Councils website for thefull plans and furtherdetails.

Kadina CBD Redevelopment Project – Fast Facts

Did you feel the central crossing in Graves Street was safer for pedestrians? YES NO

Do you like the trees? (Obviously the trees need to be directly planted andgiven time to grow for the full effect, lower temperatures etc) YES NO

What pavers do you prefer? (As marked in the street) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Please also give your preference between – Grey and Red Grey and White

Did you notice the loss of the 10 car parks (out of 1267)? YES NO

If so, how did this affect you?____________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Did you like the inclusion of a seniors car park near the Chemist?(Note these are a non-enforceable courtesy park only) YES NO

Do you like the idea of safer pedestrian crossings at all intersections? YES NO

What speed limit do you think is reasonable? 25km/h 30km/h 40km/h 50km/h

If the project were to proceed, would you still shop in Kadina whilethe construction is taking place? YES NO

Do you like the idea of more seating? YES NO

Did you think the single traffic lane in the section of Graves Street (outside the Ascot) made it safer for angle parking? YES NO

Do you think the trial was an effective method of communicatinghow the project will work? YES NO

Other Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Feedback Questions (Please circle or mark theappropriate responses)

Please deliver to Council Office by endof February. Remember that thesurveys can also be completed on theCouncils Website or sent via email.

Name:______________________________________________________________________

Interest: Business Owner Resident Visitor

Age: 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-4950-59 60-69 70-79 80+

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Council received 44 applications in 2014 totalling $89,466 all of which were fully funded. Mayor Paul Thomas hosted areception for all successful applicants on November 27 in the Kadina Town Hall Function Room to officially announcethe allocation of grants.

Community Grants Morning Tea

Customers can now use public librariesacross SA with a single card with the last libraryjoining the network in September 2014.Customers can pickup/return items at any ofthe 159 library services in SA. Members have24/7 online access to a statewide catalogue ofover 4.1 million books, DVDs and magazineswith an online reservation system andimproved speed of item delivery. Evidencesuggests that there has been more than a 40times increase in items being shared betweenlibraries per month. 512,933 customer holdswere placed in 2014 and over 4 million itemsloaned across the state from July to September.

One Card shows that state/localgovernment collaboration can deliver bestpractice results that benefit both levels ofgovernment, deliver excellent service to SouthAustralians and receive internationalrecognition.So what does this mean to you as a Copper

Coast library customer.Your library card is your passport to all

library services – either when visiting a libraryin SA or online.This includes :Borrowing books, DVDs, magazines, CDs,

audio books, computer games, jigsaws, toysAccessing free wi-fi Accessing e-books and e-

audioAccessing online resources

such as Ancestry andnewspapersVisit your local library at

the following locations andtimes to update yourmembership or find outmore about what your cardcan do for you.

Kadina Library1a Doswell Tce, KadinaPh 88210444Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5.30pmThurs 9am – 8pm; Sat 9am – 12 noon

Moonta LibraryBlanche Tce, MoontaPh 8825 1511Tues, Wed, Fri 9am – 6pmThurs 9am – 6pmSun 1.30pm – 4pm

Wallaroo LibraryJohn Tce, WallarooPh 8823 2924Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am – 3pmWed 12 noon – 5pm

And if you can’t independently visit thelibrary – a home delivery service is available.Let us bring the library to you.Contact your local library to arrange delivery

of the wide range of library resources availabledirect to your door.

The Power of One Card

Library staff loadingitems for HomeDelivery customers.

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Events Provide EconomicStimulus to the Copper CoastTourism Research Australia has recently

released a report headed, “Events: Drivers ofRegional Tourism”. The report speaks aboutthe value of events as drivers of regionaltourism and it is well documented that thevalue of tourism to regional areas is animportant component of economic growth. The value of attracting events to our region

has been recognised by the Copper CoastCouncil for a number of years and we havedeveloped a reputation as a region that is notonly willing to work with organisations thatrun regional events, but as a region with thecapability and knowledge to be a leader inhosting events of a State and Nationalstandard.Events can be held for sporting, food and

wine, music, arts, cultural and communityactivities and all events are ideal for generatingawareness of a region as a travel destination. Research shows that 75% of event attendees

intend to return to the region of the event ata later time.The biennial Kernewek Lowender Festival

that was introduced to the region to provideeconomic stimulus during the quiet wintermonths has grown to become a cultural eventthat is known throughout Australia and theWorld and continues to provide valuableincome to the local economy.The Copper Coast Council has successfully

combined event management with tourism inrecognition that this provides an opportunityfor tourism staff to showcase our region toevent participants and attendees and for thesepeople to be encouraged to extend their stayand therefore increase their time spent in theregion.The Council actively works with the

community to provide infrastructure andfacilities that are attractive to event managers

when we are bidding to bring events to theCopper Coast. The Wallaroo CommunitySports Club and the proposed development ofthe Copper Coast Sports and LeisureComplex will ensure that significant sportingevents will be regular occurrences in theregion. Since 2010 the Copper Coast Council has

been aligned with Sports Marketing Australia,a National organisation that works to bringsignificant sporting events to regional areas.During this time many sporting events havebeen attracted to the Copper Coast. Theseinclude; Australian Cricketers AssociationMaster Tour, Athletics SA Fun Runs, BowlsAustralia vs South Africa Test Match,Motorcycling SA Kadina Stadium Cross,

Bowls SA South Australia vs Victoria TestMatch and Cycling SA Bowden Elite Series. Tourism Research Australia say that the

current average spend of a ‘sports tourist’ is$248 per person per day. This is comparedwith a ‘holiday tourist’ who spends on average$195 per person per day.High standard sporting events not only

provide income to the region but alsostimulate participation in sport and encourageengagement in active lifestyle activities.The Copper Coast is a lifestyle location of

choice and the full event calendar that theregion offers adds to the attraction of theregion by providing exciting activities for alltastes and age groups while adding to theeconomic stability of the local communities.

Australia v South Africa Bowls Test at Moonta.

Through the Lower North &Yorke Peninsula STARCLUBField Officer Program, $25,000of funding is available to provideindividual small support grants(max $1,000) to assist sports andactive recreation organisationswith the implementation of

strategies identified as part of theSTARCLUB Club DevelopmentProgram in 2015.Eligible Organisations must

be:• Incorporated, not for profitsport/active recreation club orassociation

• Located and operate within oneor more of the followingcouncil regions – DistrictCouncil of Barunga West,District Council of the CopperCoast, Wakefield RegionalCouncil or Yorke PeninsulaCouncil

• Registered with theSTARCLUB ClubDevelopment Program (www.recsport.sa.gov.au/starclub)

• Able to demonstrate that thepurpose for which funding issought is consistent with the

aims and values of theSTARCLUB ClubDevelopment Program and/orOrganisation’s Strategic Plan

Applications are NOWOPEN and close 5pm Friday,13th February, 2015. Theinformation and forms can bedownloaded fromwww.coppercoast.sa.gov.au

For more details please contactSTARCLUB Sports & RecreationOfficer Kristian (Phone 88620800 or 0427 081 144/Emailstarclub@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au)

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PORTHUGHESGOESLIVE

The majority of Port Hughes goes live,including the catchments around the MinnieTerrace and Port Hughes Foreshore PumpStations.The CWMS project is currently on time

and on budget with thousands of homes nowready to connect.

How to connect?• Check to see if your area is ‘live’ and readyto connect on the Council website (or innewsletter updates).

• Download the application form online orvisit a Council Office.

• If you have any concerns or questionsplease contact the Council and speak toone of our Environmental Health Officers.

• Check our Business Directory forPlumbers if you don’t have a favourite youalready use and trust.

Remember that during the first 5 years ofthe project there are no additionalapplication fees to connect and that thedevelopment of your land will be moreflexible once you have connected as you willno longer need land quarantined for septicsand soakage areas.

Registrations are NOW OPEN for sportsclubs and associations throughout the state tobecome involved in a major State Governmentprogram aimed at reducing the cost of juniorsport for families. The $50 sports voucherprogram for primary school-age children is a$7.7 million initiative over four years.The annual $50 vouchers will be valid for

12 months, and can be used for one annualpayment of enrolment fees for sports whichare played for at least 10 weeks at clubsmeeting criteria including good governance,trained volunteers, and a safe and supportiveenvironment. Families of primary school-agedchildren will receive a letter through theirschool in February – or to their home if theyare home schooled – with information abouthow the voucher program will work. Parents,guardians or caregivers will be encouraged togo to the Sports Vouchers website to search fora registered club in their local area which willaccept the $50 voucher toward club fees.Summer and winter sports are included,

with the vouchers available to primary-agedchildren in public, private and catholic schoolsas well as those who are educated at home. Thevouchers will also be valid for private providersof sport and recreation activities, as well ascommunity-run ‘not for profit’ clubs.Clubs wishing to register for the sports

voucher program should go to:www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au

All food businesses must comply withrequirements of the Australia New ZealandFood Standards (the Code). Surveillance ofthese requirements will be performed byconducting regular food premises inspectionsas required by law.To assure the Copper Coast residents that

food they buy is safe and suitable, all foodbusinesses are expected to comply with therequirements of the:• Food Act 2001, Food Regulations 2002 &Food Standards Code.

Assessing complianceThe Act requires that food premises

inspections are conducted by Council’sEnvironmental Health Officers on a regularbasis as determined by the regulations. Forspecific information relating to food premisesinspection, contact the Council’sEnvironmental Health Officers on 8828 1200x 6.Inspections assess compliance with the

Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code,particularly the Food Safety Requirements(Chapter 3). Inspection frequency isestablished using compliance history and theSA Health priority classification system. Theseinclude:• maintaining safe food handling andpreparation procedures

• maintaining hygiene• temperature control• structural requirementsInspections are undertaken as part of a

regular inspection program or sometimes

during investigations of complaints or due tofood safety incidents. Once EnvironmentalHealth Officers have inspected a property therewill be a Legislative inspection fee of $80.00(plus GST) charged to the owner / proprietorof the business.

Food Premises Inspections

Three new access ladders for the Kadina,Wallaroo and Moonta Town Halls have recentlybeen installed. These new access ladders have beenretrofitted to the existing buildings enabling accessto the upper levels of the Town Halls towers andthe clocks that are located in them. The works havebeen completed to current Australian Standardsand enable staff clear and safe access to maintainthe Town Hall towers and clocks for the foreseeablefuture.

OldBecomesNew

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What assets doesCouncil own?

When looking at the CouncilBalance Sheet the Council assetstotalled $268.3 million. Thisincludes money that is owed tocouncil in the form of Rates andother services (Trade & other

receivables), stock on hand(inventories) and for the largeproportion Infrastructure, Property,Plant & Equipment. Council’s noncurrent assets were revalued byMaloney Field Services in 2011 atfair value. One of the challengesfacing Local Government today isfinding the revenue required to

maintain the large amount ofcommunity infrastructure under itscare and control.

What liabilitiesdoes Council owe?Council’s liabilities include loans,

amounts owing to suppliers,

amounts owing to employees forleave entitlements and amountsowing to residents of our retirementvillages should they no longeroccupy one of our units in Moontaor Wallaroo. Council are borrowingto build CWMS infrastructure andthese borrowings total $16,854,000at this stage of the project.

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The table above is a summary of theaudited financial results of Council forthe past two years and the adoptedbudget for 2014-15. The wide range ofservices provided and communityinfrastructure maintained by Councilmust be paid for.

Where do the fundscome from?

Council receives some funding ingrants from other governments andraise some funds in user fees andcharges, however about 77% ofrevenue comes from the Council Rates.The pie chart (below) outlines the

areas in which Councils receive fundsin a typical year.

How is themoney spent?

Council provides many services tothe community, some of which arelegislated and others which areprovided by choice. The list on theother page is a summary of the servicescurrently provided by Council, manyof our services are largely invisible (iestorm water management), but aredefinitely a necessary service provision.

Council’s expenses represent the

cost of providing these services to thecommunity. Materials, contracts andother expenses made up 49% of thetotal operating expenditure ofCouncil. Council Employees are itsmost valuable asset and provide thenumerous services listed for thecommunity at an operating cost of22% of expenditure. Depreciationmakes up 26% of the total operatingexpenditure. During 2013/14 Councilincreased the provision for thereinstatement of the Kadina &Moonta landfill sites and thiscorrespondingly increased theMaterials, contracts & other expensescomponent of expenditure by $5.8million. The provision (liability) willbe reduced as work is completed atthese sites over a number of years yetto be determined but in conjunctionwith the EPA.

Whether a service is a legislativerequirement of Councils, or isprovided by local choice, the LocalGovernment Act requires that aCouncil is "responsive to the needs,interests and aspirations of individualsand groups within its community..."and that it must "...seek to ensure thatCouncil resources are used fairly..."(Section 8, (b) and (h)).

� WALLAROO PLAYGROUND – a flying fox, one ofthe new additions as part of the playground upgrade.

� ROSSITERS ROAD – Council received $400,000 ofgrant funding for this important stormwatermanagement project. An innovative and successfuluse of a new discharge basin on the coast will ensurethat the coastal environment is protected and coastalerosion minimised.

� PROGRAM POOL – Contact CCSLC for allbookings and enquiries on 8821 3106.

� MOONTA BAY WATER PLAY – This facility willgenerally be open between noon and 4pm in schoolholidays and weekends between December and March.Other times and long weekends will be weatherdependant. However, Council will undertake a review of thefacility in 2015 to ensure the operation times andmaintaining it as a free facility is the best way tomanage the facility for the longer term.

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GRANT SUCCESSThe Council has had a number of projects

successfully completed in 2014. We are very thankfulfor the Grants received to undertake these importantprojects in our community and the hard work by staffto complete the required paperwork to seek thisadditional funding for our community.

� INDOOR PLAY CENTRE – Contact Copper CoastVisitor Information Centre for details on 8821 2333.