Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Shire of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsIslands

Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Shire of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsIslands

Vision 2010Vision 2010

1.1. Vision statementVision statement

2.2. Precincts ProjectPrecincts Project

3.3. Demographics StudyDemographics Study

4.4. The Island ForumThe Island Forum

5.5. The Indian Ocean Malay FestivalThe Indian Ocean Malay Festival

Vision:The Cocos (Keeling) Islands wish to be regarded as model of best practice for other small island communities.

To achieve this, the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands have adopted a Strategic Direction Philosophy, Vision 2010, to ensure that all future development and services proposed for the islands are sustainable and contribute positively to the standard of living and level of services for the local community.

Vision 2010 incorporates the following stages: Precincts Project Demographics Study The Island Forum The Indian Ocean Malay Festival

Cocos (Keeling) IslandsCocos (Keeling) IslandsThe Gateway to Australia’s Indian Ocean TerritoriesThe Gateway to Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories

Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Southeast AsiaCocos (Keeling) Islands and Southeast Asia

The Cocos (Keeling) IslandsThe Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Shire of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsIslands

The Precincts Projects have been classified into three identifiable groups;The Precincts Projects have been classified into three identifiable groups;

Governance Precincts GroupGovernance Precincts Group

Community Services Precincts GroupCommunity Services Precincts Group

Sustainable Development Precincts GroupSustainable Development Precincts Group

Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Shire of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsIslands

Governance Precincts GroupGovernance Precincts Group

Governance (Management)Governance (Management) Home IslandHome Island

Governance (Logistics)Governance (Logistics) Home IslandHome Island

Governance (Logistics)Governance (Logistics) West IslandWest Island

GOAL: To upgrade Council’s existing management facility that provides a better working environment for staff that enables professional and efficient service delivery to the community;Incorporate a suitable venue for use as a Council Chamber, which may also be used for staff meetings, training and by visiting dignitaries.

RATIONALE: Existing office space and workstations are inadequate;No existing Council Chambers within the administration building;No networking of IT equipment;No visitor centre.

Governance - Management Precinct

Governance - Management Precinct (cont.)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:

Council’s own resources

AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:

N/A

TEAM RESPONSIBLE : CEO Director of FinanceFinance OfficerDebtors Clerk

PROPOSAL: Relocate museum and incorporate into Cultural and Heritage Precinct;Establish a professional customer service/information centre;Establish suitable workstations for administration staff;Network Council’s IT system;Upgrade dining and pubic reception facilities;Convert existing office space into Council Chambers.

Governance - Logistics Precinct (HI)

GOAL: To provide an appropriate Council depot on Home Island that provides a suitable workplace for Council employees and the ability to house Council plant and equipment assets.

RATIONALE: Council does not have appropriate depot facilities, currently utilising sections of the Heritage listed Warehouse of the Copra Industry Era;The requirement to preserve Council’s plant and equipment assets;The requirement to provide a safe and efficient workplace for Council employees.

Governance - Logistics Precinct (HI) (cont.)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Council’s own resources

AGENCY INVOLVEMENT: DoTaRS – Asset Acquisition

TEAM RESPONSIBLE : CEOPrincipal Works SupervisorWorks Employees

PROPOSAL: Seek DoTaRS’s approval for asset transfer;

Crane shedFence Depot compounds;Refurbish existing depot structures and construct new purpose built facilities as needs arise and funds are available within Council budget.

Governance - Logistics Precinct (WI)

GOAL: To provide an appropriate Council depot on West Island that provides a suitable workplace for Council employees and the ability to house Council plant and equipment assets.

RATIONALE: Council does not have appropriate depot facilities, currently utilising limited space in LIAThe requirement to preserve Council’s plant and equipment assets;The requirement to provide a safe and efficient workplace for Council employees.

Governance - Logistics Precinct (WI) (cont.)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Council’s own resources

AGENCY INVOLVEMENT: AQIS – Asset Acquisition

TEAM RESPONSIBLE : CEOPrincipal Works SupervisorWorks Employees

PROPOSAL: Seek AQIS’s approval for asset transfer;

•Quarantine Station feed storage sheds and associated land.

Fence Depot compounds;Refurbish existing structures and construct new purpose built facilities as needs arise and funds are available within Council budget.