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ECM 644933 SAROC Committee Meeting Agenda – 16 November 2016

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC) Committee will be held on

Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 4:00pm

Mid Murray Council Rooms

49 Adelaide Road, Mannum

Lisa Teburea

Acting Chief Executive Officer

9 November 2016


SAROC Committee Members

Chairperson Mayor Erika Vickery Naracoorte Lucindale

Region Representatives and Proxies

Central LG Region

Mayor Peter Mattey (Chairperson) Goyder

Mayor Ray Agnew OAM (LGA Board) Yorke Peninsula

Mayor Denis Clark (LGA Board) Northern Areas

Deputy Member: Mayor Allan Aughey Clare & Gilbert Valleys

Deputy Member: Mayor Sandra Wauchope Mount Remarkable

Mr David Stevenson Executive Officer

Eyre Peninsula LGA

Mayor Bruce Green (President) Port Lincoln

Deputy Member: Mayor Sam Telfer Tumby Bay

Mr Tony Irvine Executive Officer

Limestone Coast LGA

Mayor Erika Vickery (President) Naracoorte Lucindale

Deputy Member: Mayor Richard Sage Grant

Mr Dominic Testoni Executive Officer

Murraylands & Riverland LGA

Mayor Dave Burgess (President & LGA President))

Mid Murray

Mayor Peter Hunt* (Vice President & LGA Board)

Berri Barmera

Mayor Neville Jaensch (LGA Board) Coorong

Deputy Member: Mayor Leon Stasinowsky Loxton Waikerie

Mr Peter Bond Executive Officer

Southern & Hills LGA

Mayor Bill Spragg (President) Adelaide Hills

Mayor Ann Ferguson OAM* (LGA Board) Mount Barker

Deputy Member: Mayor Keith Parkes Alexandrina

Mr Graeme Martin Executive Officer

Spencer Gulf Cities

Mayor Sam Johnson (Chairperson) Port Augusta

Deputy Member: Mayor John Rohde Port Pirie

Ms Anita Crisp Executive Officer

Observer

LGA Immediate Past President Mayor David O’Loughlin Prospect

*LGA Vice Presidents


Agenda

Item Page

1. Welcome, Present & Apologies

1.1 Present

1.2 Apologies: Mayor Johnson (Spencer Gulf Cities); Mayor Spragg (Southern & Hills)

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting

2.1 Minutes of the meeting held 28 September 2016 5

2.2 Resolutions and Actions from previous meetings 11

3. Invited Guest Speakers

Nil

4. LGA President’s Report 15

5. Regional Executive Officers’ Meeting

A verbal update will be received if required.

6. Reports for Discussion

6.1 OPAL Wellbeing 17

6.2 Speed Management and Road Safety 19

6.3 Road Safety 23

6.4 State Power Supplies 27

6.5 Rubble Royalties 35

7. Confidential Reports

Nil

8. Late Reports (to be distributed under separate cover)

8.1 Special Local Roads Program


9. Any Other Business

10. Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 24 January 2017 at 4.00pm at Local Government House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide.

11. Close

2017 Meeting Dates 24 January 15 March

17 May (Regional location tbc) 19 July

27 September 15 November (Regional location tbc)

Local Government Association of South Australia

2.1 Minutes of the Meeting held 28 September 2016

Minutes of Previous Meeting

From: Jacqui Kelleher, Manager Executive Services

Meeting SAROC Committee 16 November 2016

ECM: 644876 Attachment: 643631

Recommendation

That the SAROC Committee confirms the minutes of the meeting held on 28 September 2016 as a true and accurate record of the proceedings held.

Discussion

The draft minutes of the SA Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC) Committee meeting held on 28 September 2016 are attached.

SAROC Committee Agenda - 16 November 2016 - of 36

ECM 643631 SAROC Committee – Draft Minutes – 28 September 2016

Draft Minutes of the South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils meeting held on 28 September 2016 at 3.05pm at Local Government House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide.

1. Welcome and Election of a SAROC Chairperson

Mr David Hitchcock Director Infrastructure welcomed members and staff. As deputy returning officer for the election of South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils Committee, he recommended that the election for a new Chairperson be postponed until the LGA Board elections had been finalised.

Moved Mayor Johnson Seconded Mayor Jaensch that the SAROC Committee:

1. postpones the election of a new SAROC Committee Chairperson until conclusion of the LGA Board elections; and

2 that Mayor Vickery continues as Chairperson until that time.

CARRIED

2. Present & Apologies

Mayor Vickery took the Chair at 3:05pm.

2.1 Present

Name Region

Mayor Peter Mattey Central Local Government Region

Mayor Denis Clark Central Local Government Region

Mayor Ray Agnew OAM Central Local Government Region

Mr David Stevenson (Executive Officer) Central Local Government Region

Mayor Bruce Green Eyre Peninsula LGA

Mr Tony Irvine (Executive Officer) Eyre Peninsula LGA

Mayor Erika Vickery Limestone Coast LGA

Mayor Richard Sage (proxy) Limestone Coast LGA

Mr Dominic Testoni (Executive Officer) Limestone Coast LGA

Mayor Dave Burgess (LGA President) Murraylands & Riverland LGA

Mayor Neville Jaensch Murraylands & Riverland LGA



Mr Peter Bond (Executive Officer) Murraylands & Riverland LGA

Mayor Bill Spragg Southern & Hills LGA

Mayor Ann Ferguson Southern & Hills LGA

Mayor Keith Parkes (proxy) Southern & Hills LGA

Mr Graeme Martin (Executive Officer) Southern & Hills LGA

Mayor Sam Johnson Spencer Gulf Cities

Ms Anita Crisp (Executive Officer) Spencer Gulf Cities

LGA Secretariat:

Matt Pinnegar Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Teburea Executive Director, Public Affairs

Kathy Jarrett (until 4pm) Executive Director, Corporate & Member Services

David Hitchcock Director, Infrastructure

Stephen Smith Director, Policy

Lea Bacon Senior Policy Adviser

Astrid Crago Administration Coordinator

Jamie-lee Mahoney Customer Service Officer (Minutes)

Observers:

Ted Byrt (for Item 7.1) Executive Director, Byrt Corporate Advisory

1.2 Apologies

Apologies and absences were noted:

Mayor Allan Aughey (proxy) Central Local Government Region

Mayor Sandra Wauchope (proxy) Central Local Government Region

Mayor Sam Telfer (proxy) Eyre Peninsula LGA

Mayor Peter Hunt Murraylands & Riverland LGA

Mayor Leon Stasinowsky (proxy) Murraylands & Riverland LGA

Mayor John Rohde (Proxy) Spencer Gulf Cities



Mayor David O’Loughlin (observer) LGA Immediate Past President

3 Minutes of Previous Meeting

3.1 Minutes of the meeting held 20 July 2016

Moved Mayor Johnson Seconded Mayor Clark that the SAROC Committee confirms the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2016 as a true and accurate record of the proceedings held.

CARRIED

3.2 Resolutions and Actions from previous meetings

Moved Mayor Jaensch Seconded Mayor Spragg that the SAROC Committee notes progress with resolutions resulting from the 20 July 2016 meeting and outstanding resolutions from earlier meetings.

CARRIED

4 Invited Guest Speakers

Nil.

5 LGA President’s Report

Moved Mayor Green Seconded Mayor Ferguson that the SAROC Committee notes the report.

CARRIED

6 Regional Executive Officers’ Meeting

Mr David Stevenson gave a verbal update on discussions at the meeting held earlier in the day.

Moved Mayor Clark Seconded Mr Bond that the SAROC Committee requests the Special Local Roads Program be included in the LGA governance review process.

CARRIED



7 Items for Discussion

7.1 LGA Governance Review Update

Ms Kathy Jarrett presented an outline of the LGA Governance Review process to date and conducted a short workshop forum to discuss future roles and objectives of SAROC and how that might apply to any new governance arrangements to be determined. Ms Jarrett introduced consultant Mr Ted Byrt who continued the presentation. Both Ms Jarrett and Mr Byrt answered questions from members.

Moved Mayor Agnew Seconded Mayor Ferguson that the SAROC Committee:

1. notes the report; and

2. notes any further feedback provided during the meeting to be considered as part of the LGA Governance Review.

CARRIED The Chair thanked Ms Jarrett and Mr Byrt for their presentation.

7.2 457 Visa Holders

Mr Dominic Testoni raised this issue at the last meeting and now addressed members on his concerns.

Mr Pinnegar gave a verbal update.

Moved Mayor Mattey Seconded Mayor Jaensch that the SAROC Committee recommends the LGA Board request the LGA Secretariat to lobby the South Australian Government to immediately re-assess the introduction of a fee for families on 457 visas.

CARRIED

7.3 Automated Fire Danger Signs

Moved Mayor Mattey Seconded Mayor Spragg that the SAROC Committee recommends that the LGA Board request the LGA Secretariat to lobby for funding by the State Government (Country Fire Service) for the introduction of automated fire danger rating signs in South Australia.

CARRIED



7.4 Conflict of Interest

Mayor Green gave a verbal update on legal advice received.

Moved Mayor Green Seconded Mr Irvine that the SAROC Committee notes the report.

CARRIED

8 Confidential Items

Nil.

9 Any Other Business

9.1 TAFE Review and Education in the Regions

Mayor Sage spoke to the meeting about TAFE services and on-line training being cut back.

9.2 Review of Country Health Advisory Council

The meeting noted the State Government is currently undertaking a Review of Country Health Advisory Council and that Mayor Denis Clark has accepted invitation as the local Government representative for the Review.

9.3 Local Heritage Lists

Mayor Green addressed the group about whether or not Councils have made submissions.

10 Next Meeting

The next meeting of the SAROC Committee will be held on Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 4.00pm at Mid Murray Council, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum.

11 Close

The meeting was declared closed at 4.25pm.



2.2 Resolutions and Actions from Previous Meetings

Minutes of Previous Meeting

From: David Hitchcock, Director, Infrastructure

Meeting SAROC Committee 16 November 2016

ECM: 644877 Attachment: 644614

Recommendation

That the SAROC Committee notes progress with resolutions resulting from the 28 September 2016 meeting and outstanding resolutions from earlier meetings.

Discussion

The attachment shows progress of resolutions from previous meetings of the SAROC Committee.



28 September 2016

1. Welcome and Election of a SAROC Chairperson

Mr David Hitchcock, Director Infrastructure welcomed members and staff. As deputy returning officer for the election of South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils Committee, he recommended that the election for a new Chairperson be postponed until the LGA Board elections had been finalised.

Moved Mayor Johnson Seconded Mayor Jaensch that the SAROC Committee:

1. postpones the election of a new SAROC Committee Chairperson until conclusion of the LGA Board elections; and

2 that Mayor Vickery continues as Chairperson until that time.

CARRIED

Subject to conclusion of LGA Board elections

6 Regional Executive Officers’ Meeting

Mr David Stevenson gave a verbal update on discussions at the meeting held earlier in the day.

Moved Mayor Clark Seconded Mr Bond that the SAROC Committee requests the Special Local Roads Program be included in the LGA governance review process.

CARRIED

Completed.

The review will be scheduled in the current LGA Governance Review processes

7.1 LGA Governance Review Update

Ms Kathy Jarrett presented an outline of the LGA Governance Review process to date and conducted a short workshop forum to discuss future roles and objectives of SAROC and how that might apply to any new governance arrangements to be determined. Ms Jarrett introduced consultant Mr Ted Byrt who continued the presentation. Both Ms Jarrett and Mr Byrt answered questions from members.

Moved Mayor Agnew Seconded Mayor Ferguson that the SAROC Committee:


2. notes any further feedback provided during the meeting to be considered as part of the LGA Governance Review.

CARRIED

Ongoing.

Feedback from the SAROC workshop has been included in the review process.



7.2 457 Visa Holders

Mr Dominic Testoni raised this issue at the last meeting and now addressed members on his concerns.

Mr Pinnegar gave a verbal update.

Moved Mayor Mattey Seconded Mayor Jaensch that the SAROC Committee recommends the LGA Board request the LGA Secretariat to lobby the South Australian Government to immediately re-assess the introduction of a fee for families on 457 visas.

CARRIED

Letter has been prepared to send to the Minister for Education and Child Development Hon. Susan Close MP.

7.3 Automated Fire Danger Signs

Moved Mayor Mattey Seconded Mayor Spragg that the SAROC Committee recommends that the LGA Board request the LGA Secretariat to lobby for funding by the State Government (Country Fire Service) for the introduction of automated fire danger rating signs in South Australia.

CARRIED

Letter has been sent to the Minister for Emergency Services ,Hon Peter Malinauskas. LGA Staff level discussions have also been undertaken with CFS staff regarding this issue.

7.4 Conflict of Interest

Mayor Green gave a verbal update on legal advice received.

Moved Mayor Green Seconded Mr Irvine that the SAROC Committee notes the report.

CARRIED

Completed

20 July 2016

7.1 LGA Reviews Update

Ms Kathy Jarrett, Executive Director Corporate & Member Services, addressed the group to seek feedback on the role and structure of the LGA.

Moved Mayor Agnew OAM Seconded Mayor Clark that the SAROC Committee notes the report.

CARRIED

Ongoing



7.2 Collaboration in Delivery of Road Management Services

There was general discussion.

Moved Mayor Mattey Seconded Mayor Jaensch that the SAROC Committee:


2. endorses a funding application being submitted by the EPLGA to the LGA Research and Development Scheme to facilitate development of suitable local government local road service standards.

CARRIED

Application unsuccessful

7.3 Rubble Royalties

Moved Mayor Clark Seconded Mayor Hunt that the SAROC Committee notes the report.

CARRIED

See update report in this agenda.

19 May 2016

7.5 Fire Safety Requirements for Buildings

Moved Mr Testoni Seconded Mayor Hunt that the SAROC Committee:


2. recommends the LGA Board request the LGA secretariat to engage with the appropriate agency to seek support for amendments to legislation that will reduce the cost burden to impacted community groups in complying with the regulations under the National Construction Code and Australian Standard 2419.1, any building over 500m2 in floor area.

CARRIED

In progress.

The Minister for Planning has advised that this is a matter that should be dealt with by the Australian Building Code Board. The information has been provided to ALGA to follow up with the Board



4. LGA President’s Report

Report from the LGA President – November 2016

State Local Government Infrastructure Partnership

Following discussions with the LGA about opportunities to drive job growth and economic development through investment in infrastructure projects, the State Government recently announced a State Local Government Infrastructure Partnership. This is a ten year, $30 million program which is designed to bring forward infrastructure projects outlined in councils’ long term plans through provision of a 20% State Government grant, and a discounted borrowing rate through the Local Government Finance Authority. An application process for this program is being finalised, with applications to be assessed by the Treasurer, Minister for Local Government, and LGA. This is a terrific outcome for both councils, and their communities, which is going to generate jobs and provide residents with improved facilities.

Regional Youth Traineeship Program

Minister Brock recently announced a second round of funding for the Regional Youth Traineeship Program, which the LGA administers on behalf of the State Government. This $2 million program offers $14,500 a year to regional governance bodies across SA towards the cost of providing entry level employment for a trainee for two years. 57 trainees have been employed through the first round of the program, and it’s tremendous the program is going to be extended for a second round, and another group of young people in our regions will get their start in local government.

Boundary reform

A recent study commissioned by the Property Council on the potential benefits of council amalgamations has generated considerable media coverage. This study proposed cutting the number of South Australian councils from 68 to 32. The LGA’s policy position is we are opposed to forced amalgamations. Based on a number of academic studies, the LGA rejects the assertion that amalgamations will automatically yield economies of scale and lead to savings and better outcomes for communities. However, the LGA supports better processes for shared services and boundary reforms that are driven by councils in consultation with their communities, and we’re working with the Government to establish a clear and independent boundary adjustment process.



Expanded role for local government in emergency events

Recent changes to the State Emergency Management Plan have formally recognised the part councils play in emergency response, with the formation of the Local Government Functional Support Group. The extreme weather experienced across the State during September provided the first opportunity for councils to play a coordination role under this new structure, with representation inside the SES State Control Centre. The feedback we received from State emergency agencies was that our involvement was beneficial and we can build on this in the future, to provide an even better and more coordinated service to our communities during emergency events.

Conflict of interest provisions

The Government’s new regulations governing the contents of a council’s informal gatherings policy have been gazetted and will commence on Thursday 24 November 2016. The regulations also contain provisions which are intended to rectify problems councils have encountered in applying the new conflict of interest provisions which came into effect back in March, particularly in relation to council subsidiaries and committees. We will now monitor the implementation of these regulations, and wait to hear from councils as to whether all issues have been addressed.

Proposed Community Wellbeing program

The LGA has commenced discussions with SA Health about the possibility of establishing a co-funded Community Wellbeing program. This program would build on the strengths and successful outcomes of the OPAL program previously run in partnership between state and local government, and expand on it to encompass a whole of community approach including linkages between neighbouring councils. We are currently working on a proposal for this program which will be presented to the State Government.

Recommendation to the SAROC Committee

That the SAROC Committee notes the report.



6. 1 OPAL Wellbeing

Report for Discussion

From: Peter Bond, CEO, Murraylands & Riverland Local Government Association

Key Initiative: K.I 2 Capacity building and sustainability

Strategy: 1E Build and maintain effective partnerships and stakeholder relations

Meeting: SAROC Committee Date: 16 November 2016

ECM: 644739 Attachment: Nil

Recommendation

That the SAROC Committee:


2. endorses the approach of the LGA President to: a. advocate for a funding partnership with the State and Federal

Governments for funding mechanisms for establishment of a Community Wellbeing program to be embedded in the regional and metropolitan LGA structures; and

b. request the State Government to release the Opal Program “evaluation report” to the LGA for circulation to Regional LGA’s and Constituent Councils.

Discussion

The Mid Murray Council has and continues to be concerned by the trends in obesity and the immediate long term health of our children, youth and families. The Mid Murray Council has seen over 500 initiatives undertaken in the Council area through the partnership with State and Federal Government for OPAL that have positively impacted the health and well-being of our communities.

The recent State Minister for Health Excellence in Public Health Awards in 2016 for the Mannum Netball and Football Club Healthy Eating Policy is but one example.

The OPAL Brand is well recognised in the community. Its message of healthy eating and physical activity is one that is strong, valued and needed. Mid Murray Council is proud to have invested in such a successful preventative health program.

The Mid Murray Council understands that behavioural change can take some years to achieve. However, there has been an immediate impact that OPAL has had in the entire Mid Murray community and the State as a whole. Notwithstanding this, it is considered that there is a long way to go to ensure embedded behavioural change for the continued health and wellbeing of our children.



The Mid Murray Council contends that preventative health measures that have been successful like OPAL have and will continue to lead to a decrease in the cost of acute care (hospitals). Therefore, the Mid Murray Council believes that a partnership with State and Federal Governments for funding of OPAL is important to ensure continuity of such behavioural change for the health and wellbeing of our communities into the future.

LGA Comment

On 5 September 2016 LGA President Mayor Dave Burgess wrote to 15 South Australian councils asking for support in lobbying for the continuation of funding of the OPAL program.

There is sector appetite for continued work addressing disease prevention and health promotion; seven councils have submitted letters of support to the LGA President to encourage continued discussions with SA Health about the future of OPAL.

These letters articulate some of the strengths that Councils and communities experienced associated with the OPAL program.

These included:

a co-funding model across levels of government; focused on prevention of ill-health and lifestyle risk factors; was highly visible in councils due to strong, recognisable branding; operated at a strategic-level and was integrated into Council operations by placing

skilled professionals in councils to implement place-based programs/initiatives; effectively engaged the community; and made a significant contribution to expanding Council knowledge-base regarding the

social determinants of health and public health.

Feedback was also noted from councils who have been carrying out their own analysis of future directions around the OPAL program. In particular, future directions that consider whole-of-community approaches and linking with neighbouring councils to create regional program delivery options were recommended.

LGA staff discussions with SA Health indicate there are state government roadblocks around decisions to reinvest or reinstate the OPAL program as it initially existed. Rather there is some state interest in exploring approaches to enhancing community wellbeing by building on the strongest elements of OPAL and expanding to a whole-of community approach.

The LGA secretariat is working with the LGA President to shape a collegiate approach to present to the Chief Public Health Officer at SA Health and then to the SA Premier, on the basis of working with State Government (and other possible partners) to establish suitable funding mechanisms for establishment of a Community Wellbeing program to be embedded in the regional and metropolitan LGA structures.

Financial and Resource Implications

This activity is not currently anticipated in the LGA’s work program, but can be delivered within existing LGA resources.



6.2 Speed Management and Road Safety


From: David Hitchcock, Director Infrastructure.

Key Initiative: K.I 1 Leadership and advocacy



ECM: 644740 Attachments: 638843, 644871

Recommendation


1. notes the report;

2. endorses the Limestone Coast LGA as the trial region for the proposed pilot approach to the regional road safety management strategy; and

3. recommends the LGA Board request the LGA President contact the Minister for Road Safety to seek a timely and supportive decision for the establishment of a joint local/state government working group to develop a regional road safety management strategy

Discussion

On 8 June 2016 the LGA President Mayor Dave Burgess wrote to Hon Peter Malinauskas , Minister for Road Safety regarding speed management on local roads.

Principally the letter advised:

“Regional councils support a collaborative approach to consistent speed limits throughout South Australia. However there is a clear view that speed alone is not the major cause of serious injury or fatalities on roads and that simplistic speed reductions should not be the only measure used to reduce serious injuries and fatalities”.

The letter proposed establishment of a joint working group to develop a regional road safety management strategy, including establishment of criteria to identify strategic and other appropriate roads that could remain at 110 km/hr.

The Minister has been on leave and is yet to formally advise his position in regard to this proposal.



Notwithstanding Ministerial delay the LGA Secretariat has been actively pursuing the proposal via the A/Manager Safety Strategy, Planning and Transport Policy Directorate Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. While any outcomes of support or otherwise firmly rest with the Ministers decision there is some staff level interest in establishing a joint working group and applying a pilot approach within the Limestone Coast region.

Limestone Coast LGA have indicated that they are interested in being involved in the pilot approach as the regional road safety management strategy objective fits firmly within the current road safety program now operating in conjunction with MAC. See separate report in the 16/11/16 SAROC meeting agenda.

The RAA has previously raised the idea of maintaining key strategic routes within South Australia at 110km/h. A copy of the map showing the RAA proposal is attached.

LGA staff discussion with the Senior Manager Road Safety, RAA also confirms that organisation’s support for the proposal, including the pilot approach for the Limestone Coast.


This activity is currently anticipated in the LGA’s work program and can be delivered within existing LGA resources.


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6.3 Road Safety


From: Dominic Testoni, Executive Officer, Limestone Coast Local Government Association

Key Initiative: K.I 2 Capacity building and sustainability



ECM: 644870

Recommendation



2. recommends the LGA Board requests the LGA SA Secretariat to enter discussions with the Motor Accident Commission to consider adopting the Limestone Coast model for Regional Community Road Safety Awareness throughout rural and regional South Australia.

Discussion

The Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) has partnership with the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) with the delivery of the regional road safety pilot project, a demonstration project unique in regional and rural South Australia. This successful collaboration resulted from the LCLGA’s realisation that road safety is a community health and well-being issue impacting on individuals, families, communities and the regional economy and the answer to the issue often lies within the affected community.

The LCLGA’s desire to appoint a dedicated road safety officer to work within the Limestone Coast community came to fruition in April 2014. The project is now entering its third and final year.

In reviewing the LCLGA’s activities in the past 12 months, our regional body continues to address issues that affect all our 7 members Councils: the City of Mount Gambier, The District Councils of Grant, Robe, Kingston, Tatiara, Naracoorte – Lucindale and Wattle Range.

Road safety and road trauma affect all of our regional communities. Our partnership has reinforced our belief that road crashes and the resultant trauma is a serious public health issue throughout Australia, with a profound impact on smaller and close knit regional communities like ours in the Limestone Coast. This understanding and our joint project is in harmony with one of our Association’s strategic pillars, “Community Health and Wellbeing”. Today, it is regarded as being integral, not an “add-on” to our sphere of operations.



We believe that our road safety partnership sponsored by the Motor Accident Commission and underpinned by the support of regional stakeholders has, and will continue to generate positive results. It provides evidence that builds a clear case for the successful delivery of road safety initiatives in the region from the very region it serves, as distinct from all-encompassing and remote modes that do not have the same ability to connect with communities as we can.

Our member Councils have witnessed and reported on an increased level of community road safety responsibility through engagement in their Local Government Areas (LGA’s). The project has revived the majority of volunteer road safety groups that were seriously considering folding, a positive trend in stark contrast to the demise of other groups in regional and rural South Australia. The Limestone Coast Road Safety Groups as one attribute their revival to the support and commitment provided by the partnership’s Regional Community Road Safety Officer, a position that would not have been possible without the support of the Motor Accident Commission.

Our partnership that is now in its third year has led to increased engagement with Councils, State and also National organisations to share and promote the all-important road safety message. We are grateful for the support we have received from volunteer road safety groups, emergency services, business and industry, sporting groups, schools and the media based in the Limestone Coast.

We are proud to report that for the year ending 30th June 2016, the Limestone Coast Community Road Safety Officer has continued his strong engagement with the region’s Community Road Safety Groups, Emergency Services network, State and Local government, MAC and the region’s media.

Key outcomes for the LCLGA Road Safety Program in 2015/16 are included in Appendix A.

LGA Comment

This report has clear linkages to the separate SAROC meeting 16 November 2016 agenda report regarding Road Safety - Speed Management. Consideration for adopting the Limestone Coast model for Regional Community Road Safety Awareness throughout rural and regional South Australia could be included in objectives of the proposed joint local/state government working group to develop a regional road safety management strategy.



Appendix A: Key outcomes for the LCLGA Road Safety Program in 2015/16 include:

Coordination of visits to Councils and Community Road Safety Groups from Mr. Roger Cook AM, Chair of the South Australian Motor Accident Commission and Mr. Michael Cornish, APM, General Manager, MAC Road Safety and Strategic Communication.

Assisting Ministerial staff with visits to regional community groups by the Hon. Peter Malinauskas, Minister for Road Safety during Road Safety Week in May 2016 and meeting with the former Minister, the Hon. Tony Piccolo in July 2015.

Assisting the Association, the LGA (SA) and Councils on policy matters, e.g. roadside memorials, review of rural speed limits and legislative changes.

Projects aimed at making our roads and road users safer addressing “The Fatal Five” road safety issues were conducted throughout the year.

Continuation of the Driver Distraction “Don’t Touch It” regional radio campaign aimed at younger driver and the illegal and unsafe use of mobile phones while driving. The initial investment in on-air advertising generated in excess of tenfold in value.

The educative “What to Do When Confronted by a Roo” road safety message was played on WIN TV in regional South Australia in March reaching a combined population of 120,000 people. An initiative recognising that one of the key contributors to road trauma in the Limestone Coast is “Run off road, hit fixed object”. Our modest investment leveraging industry contributions created a $25,000 campaign.

The issue of fatigue management led to the introduction of a novel approach to encouraging motorists to take time out of their journey, take a break and enjoy the benefits of what the Limestone Coast has to offer. Using a simple pastry bag, a local packaging company was approached to print tips on how to fight driver fatigue and places of interest to stop and enjoy the Limestone Coast. Local businesses came on board and bags in their thousands were dispersed through numerous bakeries, cafes and canteens in the region.

Supporting MACs “Be A Game Changer” Road safety campaign across the 3 football and netball leagues in the Limestone Coast.

Expanding and continuing the “No Winners Here” road safety message beyond the Limestone Coast region. In 2015/2016 this message was displayed on 8 South Australian Community Football League pages on the popular Country Footy SA website. The message updated weekly highlighting the disproportionate level of road crashes on country roads and the resulting community trauma is now distributed to all South Australian road safety groups (Metro and Country).

Programs addressing the needs of our emerging, younger and older drivers were also offered throughout the year. These included the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) and the Council of the Ageing (COTA) “Moving Right Along” program for senior drivers to the confronting Road Awareness Program (RAP) delivered by the SA Metropolitan Fire Services (SAMFS) to schools in the region.

Participation in the Rotary Young Driver Awareness (RYDA) program in September brought together 96 students from 9 secondary schools from across the Limestone Coast who benefited from professional sessions covering safe driving, knowing your car, your personality profile and the profound and enduring impact of poor decision making.

Schools were also involved in discussions on the importance of road safety. Together with the Mount Gambier and District Road Safety Group, a road safety calendar was launched using art work promoting road safety messages from Allendale East Area



School students. This project will continue in 2017 and will involve 2 other primary schools.

Youth outreach also included sessions delivered to the Limestone Coast Youth Services network on the extent of and the impact of road trauma on our region’s youth. Presentations on the impact of road trauma to Year 12 students at Grant High School were programmed to time with their English and Drama studies into the State Theatre Company’s production of “Gorgon”, a new work with young crash survivors at its core.

Coordinated the roll out of Bike SA’s “Be Safe, Be Seen” road safety cycling sessions in Limestone Coast work places. The first visit to regional South Australia was an outstanding success with 203 people participating at 13 regional locations.

Coordinated the delivery of cycling safely messages with the assistance of Cycling Victoria, the Charter Mason Giant and Avanti racing teams who were competing in the 2015 Tour of the Great South Coast. 500 students from 6 schools were fortunate to receive the cycling safety advice from young professional riders. Schools have been wait listed for 2016.

Rotary also provided an opportunity for the Community Road Safety Officer to address a combined meeting of South Australian and Victorian Rotary clubs on road safety issues.

Regional partnerships were formed to promote road safety messages including the Annual Limestone Coast Lights and Car Safety checked delivered by Rotary in Bordertown, Naracoorte, Millicent and Mount Gambier. The annual check held on the change over from daylight saving revealed that of the 382 vehicles presented, 60% required corrective action.

Social media was embraced in 2016 with the creation of the Limestone Coast Local Government Association Facebook page. This site is now used to promote regular road safety messages.

Opportunities were taken to promote important regional road safety messages in popular tourism and leisure magazines. The “Stay Another Day” tourism magazine (Distribution 20,000 copies) highlighted the challenges posed by country driving.

Similarly, the regional “Parent Talk” magazine provided an opportunity in 2016 to inform parents and care givers about the importance of correctly fitting child restraints.

Regional media was an important partner in spreading road safety messages. We are grateful to the support of our friends in the print and electronic media and particular, ABC SE Local Radio provided regular opportunities to raise road safety issues and messages, for example “Driver Reviver Stations”, holiday road safety over Christmas, New Year and Easter, “Lights On”, Road Safety Week, etc.

Ongoing support was provided to our network of Community Road Safety Groups by attendance at meetings and practical support. For example, the Regional Community Road Safety Officer prepared a successful funding submission on behalf of the Tatiara that resulted in the RAA providing funds towards a Variable Message Board trailer equipped with a speed detection and advisory unit. Other examples include assisting with the breath testing of patrons at the Fork and Cork Food and Wine Festival in Mount Gambier.

In June 2016 representatives from the region’s Community Road Safety Groups came together with Local Government, Emergency services, DPTI to participate in a Limestone Coast Road Safety Forum at Coonawarra. Mr. Charles Mountain, Senior Manager Road Safety with the RAA was the keynote speaker and left the SE Forum impressed with the enthusiasm displayed by the delegates in attendance and their willingness to work together in the interests of road safety.



6. 4 State Power Supplies


From: Tony Irvine, Executive Officer, Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association


Strategy: 1A Listen to, and represent members


ECM: 644738

Recommendation

That theSAROC Committee:


2. recommends the LGA Board request the LGA President to:

a. subject to outcomes of the COAG Energy Council meeting called in relation to the security of the SA power network, write to the Australian Energy Market Operator expressing urgency on requiring explanations for the causes of the recent State Black Out Event;

b. correspond with Electranet requesting the status of their asset replacement program and intentions to increase energy supply capacity on the Eyre Peninsula. In addition, requesting the status of the old line and if or how it will be maintained and used;

c. correspond with SAPOL requesting a report from emergency services organisations, detailing outcomes from event debriefs and what learnings/changes have arisen from the power outage event;

d. request that the State Government supply their future emergency management planning strategies/ actions to mitigate future communication blackout events such as experienced on Eyre Peninsula and other regions of the state as this could result in life threatening situations. (ie no 000 available for emergencies); and

e. correspond with Peter Malinauskas MLC suggesting that State Government resourcing for advertising on what to do in the event of a fire, be broadened to include other emergency situations and that there be an expansion of the Community Education Officer role especially with regards to communication.



Discussion

Recent SA extreme weather events have materially impacted councils and communities in South Australia.

The economic, social and environmental costs of the damage caused to infrastructure including roads, total loss of electricity and total loss of communications is significant, and the effects will be felt in many communities for some time to come.

In particular the Ere Peninsula region was severely impacted with total loss of power and total loss of communications.

Initially over 37,000 properties were affected for at least 24 hours and approximately 25,000 properties were affected for more than 48 hours, resulting in total loss of power and communication and isolation from emergency response process including emergency medical response.

It is estimated a further 8,000 properties were affected for over 72 hours.

There are over 5300 businesses in the Eyre Peninsula Region and all have been affected by the power and communications outage. Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula are currently in association with Business SA surveying all businesses to ascertain the loss to businesses.

Eyre Peninsula is one of South Australia’s most productive regions generating over $4 billion in revenue annually. The region is highly export oriented with product valued at $4.144 billion being exported to domestic and overseas markets in 2014.

The regional economy is primarily driven by the agriculture, manufacturing, fishing, tourism and mining industries. While these industries are well established, aquaculture, food, renewable energy, and health and community services are fast developing as major sources of employment and revenue generation.

The power and communications outage has had a serious effect on these businesses and the dollar costs are still being calculated.

The Eyre Peninsula Mineral and Energy Resources Community Development Taskforce has specially met and held discussion as to implications of the power and communications outage. It is hoped that all issues can be addressed with possible solutions found to ensure future security of the power network.

A summary of the power and communication outages experienced on Eyre Peninsula, as raised in discussion by the Task force is attached.

Clearly the region cannot afford such a situation to ever occur again and steps must be taken to “future proof” energy and communication infrastructure and supply.

In this regard further information in relation to the following is required.

a. explanations for the causes of the State Black Out Event;

b. the current status of the Eyre Peninsula energy infrastructure distribution network and asset replacement programs

c. understanding of outcomes from event debriefs and what learnings/changes have arisen



d. understanding of State Government emergency management planning strategies/ actions to mitigate future communication blackout events

Additionally State Government resourcing for advertising on what to do in the event of a fire should be broadened to include other emergency situations and that should there be an expansion of the Community Education Officer role especially with regards to communication.

LGA Comment

A separate report on the impact (council infrastructure damage) of the recent SA extreme weather events will be discussed at the 17 November meeting of the LGA Board. It is anticipated that outcomes of the SAROC discussion (above report) will be considered at the same time as the LGA Board SA extreme weather events report.


This activity will require significant staff resources are not currently anticipated in the LGA budget.



Summary of power and communication outages experienced on Eyre Peninsula as raised in discussion.

Cathedral Rocks Wind Farm

Wind farms are 3-phase alternating current but has to be excited by a power supply i.e. has to be energised by the grid. So when the power drops out, there is no power to energise the turbines.

The grid was very stable until the towers fell over at Melrose. It’s not understood why the turbines can’t be excited by batteries. During the blackout and storm, the turbines would not have been operating anyway

because of the windshear factor. Cathedral Rocks 33 wind turbines have a total generating capacity of 66 megawatts.

Back-Up Generator at Port Lincoln

The Port Lincoln back up generators can produce 30-50 megawatts of power. The diesel generators, run by Electranet, ran for a few hours then had technical

problems. It is understood that of the 3 generators, 2 were in maintenance and the 1 that was

operational failed after a few hours. The base load generated from the diesel generators in Port Lincoln is not enough to turn

on Cathedral Rocks Wind Farm.

Communications Blackout

Communications towers use a lot of power. In the event of a blackout, they go to battery backup. The batteries run out after 3 hours, and then communications are lost. Bigger batteries will last approx. 6 hours.

20kva Generators are not economical to put at each site. Telstra brought 70 generators and 35 technicians into SA from interstate. In the event of a fire, the Government Radio Network (GRN) will last about 4-6 hours.

20-30kva is required for a telephone exchange however repeater sites may take less than that to keep them going.

There is some argument for bigger batteries however it is an expensive solution for something that may only get used every 3-4 years. A better way may be for more generators that can be moved around.

Many areas had landlines go down as well which is something that hasn’t happened in the past. The larger exchanges e.g. Cleve, Cummins, Tumby Bay stayed on because they have generator backup. Cleve has been out twice in 3 weeks for over 40 hours.

Feedback from the public is that they can cope without power but do not like lack of communications.

Emergency response plans need to be revisited in terms of communications. Batteries are not going to last for situations that go beyond 1 day. Most landline phones are electric. There are about 100 exchange sites on Eyre Peninsula. Some mini exchanges are on

footpaths where it is not possible to put a generator. Lincoln Marine Science Centre has experienced loss of internet for a period of 12-14

days this year. At one stage it was off for a period of 10 days due to a fibre optic problem. There has been regular internet outage throughout SA.



Australia Energy Market Operator Preliminary Report

The report out came out quickly and does not contain any conclusions, recommendations or why the blackout happened.

It provides a snapshot of where our power was coming from a second before the Black System event and details the process of how the power went out and what was done to restore the system.

There is no mention of Cathedral Rocks. The report advises that a detailed report including recommendations can be expected to

take up to six months considering the complexities of the matters involved. It would be beneficial to put together a list of impacts and questions from the event. It is

expected that there will be an opportunity to put in a submission.

Questions raised by AEMO report

What caused the towers to fail? Maintenance standards Exceptional weather conditions Some towers were bent over and some pulled out of the ground.

Due to climate change these events could happen more frequently. The 132kv lines on Eyre Peninsula are due for replacement in 2018. It would be

valuable for Eyre Peninsula to have 275kv rather than 132kv power lines, particularly with the potential that Eyre Peninsula has to generate renewable energy and with potential load demands from industry etc.

South Australia is currently a small appendage to the national electricity grid – it hasn’t got connectivity that makes it a true national grid.

It’s inevitable that there must be an input of carbon free energy into the system to meet emission targets. Infrastructure for the nation needs to take that into account.

Homes with solar panels also lost power supply. Extra protection needs to be built into the system where smaller areas go down when power is lost.

Off grid becomes part of the solution due to the cost and reliability of power. There are very few off grid solutions operating effectively. Those that are, are highly subsidised by Governments e.g. Cooper Pedy, King Island and Lord Howe Island. Combinations of diesel power, batteries and solar are expensive.

The co-generation plant at Arrium could have a significant input into future planning. It may be sufficient to supplement supply to the Eyre Peninsula. Arrium consumes approx. 70 MW between the mine and steelworks. Iron Road’s requirements are expected to be more than Nyrstar, Whyalla, Roxby Downs and Prominent Hill put together. There are questions about the reliability of generation from Arrium into the future.



Impacts of outages and lessons learnt and Future options and opportunities

Cummins hospital backup generator broke down and a new one was brought in from Port Pirie. During that time, 2 critical patients were admitted.

Impacts and flow-ons when the power is out for so long are more than an inconvenience. At some point costs to business and community will have to be quantified. RDAWEP

may be able to figure out a way through their website and contacts where people are able to have a say. Councils can provide information on 50-60 tonnes of perishables that were dumped and ongoing spikes in dumping over the next couple of weeks. Insurance industry may be an additional source of information.

Implications would have been higher if people weren’t already prepared because of the unreliability of supply outside of this event. Ongoing costs and capital costs to industry are already high.

Tactical implications leading to a strategic solution: Communications – mobile phones and landlines. Potential to lose water because of the reliance on electricity to pump water. Implications to health – all of the clinics in Port Lincoln closed down. People who

needed medical care were directed to Accident and Emergency at the hospital. They don’t have the capacity for this many people. People who rely on home oxygen etc. had to transfer to the hospital.

No lights Emergency services – no communications to the higher command structure except

for the GRN as long as it lasts. They also have no communication to the rest of Eyre Peninsula except through the Police, ambulance or CFS GRN.

Economic disadvantage – business losses, loss of wages for employees plus businesses paying wages with no productivity.

Damage to Eyre Peninsula Brand reputation and image. Eyre Peninsula was the last area to have power restored. Emergency response plans and community education are enormously important. Of 1.5million oyster spat at Cowell, there are 125,000 left. This will have a major impact

on Eyre Peninsula’s oyster industry. Due to the loss of internet, point-of-sale payment services weren’t operating therefore

people were unable to buy food unless they had cash. No fuel purchases – a known case of livestock spending an extra day on trucks which

resulted in a potential loss of $10-20k. Personal alarms for the frail, elderly and those with ill health weren’t working. Critical for those on dialysis. There was 1 fuel station operating in Port Lincoln – with queues running each way for

approx. 1 km. Some issues with safety when running generators to pump fuel. Some people were showing signs of the beginnings of panic. Domestic care and health assistance for elderly and disabled - no hot water, no

communications and no fuel to get to them. Onsite fire booster pumps are inoperable without power. ABC radio have their own generator and stayed on air however were frustrated that they

were having problems receiving information. Biggest issue was communication. Systems started failing due to batteries and lack of

capacity for charging them. GRN towers failed on Saturday which was the only form of



communication they had. They then had no communication with the POC in Adelaide. A fall-back system was satellite phones.

Pagers are turned off because it ties up so much of the system. Some areas aren’t on the GRN system. It should be advertised on ABC and local radio for people in need of assistance to go to

one of the emergency services centres. Elderly/disabled and vulnerable – ZEC engaged with Red Cross and DCSI to assist with

identifying who could need assistance. They ensured that the local nursing homes had generators. It was advertised on media to ‘check on your neighbour’.

Is there a potential for food to be utilised via a Foodbank or similar rather than discarded? Tons of food was discarded from Coles and Woolworths.

Ravendale Relief Centre had 4,000 visitors where some meals were available and to apply for emergency payment.

6,000 food relief packages were to be delivered to Port Lincoln however didn’t eventuate.

Coles provided 500 packs of dry and packaged food to Ravendale Relief Centre; however this had limited nutritious value and was used up very quickly.

Should Coles and Woolworths develop continuity plans that incorporate generator power to fridges because they are primary supply centres?

IGA in Tumby Bay have a backup generator system because of unreliable power supply in the past but it is very expensive to maintain for when it’s needed.

Schools across Eyre Peninsula were closed and school buses not running. Fuel is a serious issue. Generators are only as good as fuel lasts. The cost of the situation needs to be itemised. There is a need for interim solutions should a similar event happen again and larger

solutions for a longer term grid design and type of generation. Noticeable that our community isn’t as resilient as we think it is. A single economic development plan and strategic plan for the region and a form of

regional governance can be the answer to lift the effectiveness of our engagement with the rest of Australia.

In the interim, Electranet now has reduced capacity and are at higher risk than normal. Port Lincoln’s back up generators are owned by Synergen Power who has a contractual

arrangement with Electranet. There is no information as to when the generators will be repaired. There were delays in turning them on when the power went out.

Renewables Future for SA – Carbon-less Energy Eyre Peninsula

Energy Security for SA –

There is over 8,000 MW of potential wind generation from Streaky Bay to Port Lincoln. South Australia uses 1,850 MW so we can produce 3x more energy than South Australia uses.

Energy produced in the western part of South Australia could be stored in the Snowy Mountains Scheme as despatchable hydro energy.

Security for Eyre Peninsula comes from bigger power lines and triangulation. Wind and solar costs range between 3–5 cents per kilowatt hour. We are currently

paying about 10x that.



Eyre Peninsula Actions/ Queries:

Local Government Emergency Response Plans to be reviewed. Loss of communications a serious issue.

Mobile phones only last 3-6 hours and landlines are usually electric. Could mobile phones default to satellite?

What lines of public communication are to be used in the case of an emergency? Most emergency services have back-up generation. Emergency services can feed

information to ABC radio which is advertised as the emergency channel. 000 went out which caused some panic by the public. UHF worked throughout the blackout.

Put solutions to Ministers and others. Work collaboratively and ensure Ministerial awareness of any communications. Electricity price and reliability an issue when attracting and keeping industry investment

in the region. Planning and easements are in place for Electranet to build a new line. They are waiting

on an increase in customer demand. Iron Road is anticipating that they will use approx. 300MW which is 15% of the State’s power. Investment in Cape Hardy and other projects is also reliant on a dependable and cost effective power supply.

Studies of electricity on Eyre Peninsula cover current usage. It would be helpful to map townships and what they’re currently using, and what future draws could be.

SA alerts messaging to mobile phones will not work if phones are out. In addition, messages are not date and time stamped therefore when services are cutting in and out; there is no way of knowing if the messages are current.

Do large supermarket chains have a strategy around what to do in these events? Forms for Emergency Relief Grants do not include postage or email address for delivery.

It is difficult for people outside of Port Lincoln or people without transport to deliver to Ravendale Relief Centre.



6.5 Rubble Royalties


From: David Stevenson, Executive Officer, Central Local Government Region




ECM: 644737

Recommendation

That the SAROC Committee notes progress in the campaign to remove rubble royalty payment requirements.

Discussion

The State Government as part of the 2015/16 budget announced the introduction of royalties on rubble raised from borrow pits, for road construction purposes, that are operated by councils under the provisions of section 294 of the Local Government Act 1999 (LG Act). The application of the royalties has represented a direct cost increase to councils of approximately $1,000 per kilometre of road constructed.

The LGA was unable to secure removal of the new royalty impost; however the LGA was able to achieve exemption from the royalty payment for councils with revenue income of less than $5 million. Additionally 75% of fees collected by the royalty are to be paid into the LG Research and Development Scheme (R&D).

Regardless of conditions of the current royalty payment requirement and partial return to the LGA Research and Development Scheme (R&D) the LGA with strong support from SAROC has continued to lobby for the case for removal of the royalty impost.

In particular the Central Local Government Region (CLGR) have been actively engaging in discussions with the Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Association (CCAA) on a way forward to achieve removal of the royalty payment requirement.

These discussions have indicated there is an appetite to find agreement between the parties and to subsequently seek the Treasurers agreement to remove the royalty payment requirement by Councils.

Following a meeting with CCAA, the CLGR (and the LGA) met with the Department of State Development (DSD) seeking their views on the issues.



DSD advised they also believe there is an opportunity to reach agreement, most particularly after a recent DSD meeting with CCAA who have admitted the royalty hasn’t achieved what they thought it might.

At the meeting with DSD it was agreed that CLGR and the LGA would as next steps provide a local government rubble pit management options proposal for consideration by the parties, as a basis to clarify details and agree the implementation of any changes needed to achieve a resolution (removal of rubbly royalty payments).

Regional LGA Executives Officers have been consulted on suggested options and subsequent feedback is now being considered in the proposal paper.

A further meeting with CCAA, CLGR, LGA and DSD to discuss the local government proposal will be facilitated shortly

The timeframe for achievement of removal of the rubble royalty impost is being aligned with the 2017/18 state government budget process. That is the royalty impost was introduced as a budget measure which circumvented the traditional parliamentary legislation debate process and it is considered appropriate to use the same process for removal.


This activity has been anticipated in the LGA’s work program and resources are available to progress this work.


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