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29 March 2018
1 LATEST NEWS AND PROJECT UPDATES
1.1 Henley High School Cultural Mural
Collaboration between Renee Singh, Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at Intercultural
Connections, Henley High School and Aboriginal Contemporary Artist Scott Rathman has resulted in a
wonderful piece of artwork at Henley High School as part of the Place Maker grants program. Each
image has relevance to interculturalism and the background colours are the various landscapes of
Kaurna land.
An official opening will take place at Henley High School on Thursday 12 April 2018. Invitations to the
opening will be sent directly from the school.
Paola Silvano, Place Leader on 8408 1212 or psilvano@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
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1.2 Waste Transfer Station Opening Soon
Stage 1 of the new recycling and waste centre is nearing completion and will be handed to Council in
the first week of April. Stage 2 of the work will continue through April and the complete project will
be finished in May 2018.
Peter Kinnersly, Manager Field Services 8408 1500 or pkinnersly@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
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1.3 St Clair Recreation Centre Update
Building work is continuing onsite including the following - Concrete footing work, Structural steel for
the new building area and the heritage building, Underfloor Plumbing and Electrical, Also the court 6
concrete floor has been poured ready for the remainder of the structural steel building frame. Work
is on schedule for completion in November 2019.
Sam Higgins, Manager Open Space, Recreation & Property 8408 1157 or
shiggins@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
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1.4 New laws for cat and dog owners will come into effect on 1 July 2018.
• Mandatory microchipping of cats and dogs
• Desexing of dogs and cats born after the 1 July 2018
• New rules for breeders who sell dogs and cats
• Introduction of a State-wide database, called Dogs and Cats Online.
These new laws and rules will simplify dog registration process, make it easier to reunite lost dogs
and cats with their owners, help identify and put a stop to puppy farms and reduce euthanasia rates.
Microchipping
From 1 July, owners must microchip their dogs and cats by 12 weeks of age or at the point of sale.
Veterinarians may exempt an animal for medical reasons. Owners are encouraged to take advantage
of the numerous discount microchipping days throughout the state. Visit chipblitz.com for upcoming
dates, locations and to make a booking. Alternatively, contact your local vet.
Upcoming Council Microchipping Days:
28 April 2018 - Albert Greenshields Reserve (10am-5pm)
23 June 2018 – Civic Centre (9.30am-4pm)
4 August 2018 – Doggy Day on the Green, Point Malcolm Reserve (1pm-4.30pm)
Desexing
Dogs and cats born after the 1 July must be desexed by 6 months of age or 28 days after purchase
by the owner. Working livestock dogs as well as dogs and cats owned by registered breeders will be
exempt from the requirement to desex; however will still need to be microchipped.
Breeders
People who breed dogs and cats for sale after 1 July 2018 must register with the Dog and Cat
Management Board as a breeder. Your breeder registration number must be included in all
advertisements for a dogs and cats. There are new requirements to disclose the breeder registration
number and other information to the buyer at the point of sale. All breeders are required to follow
the new industry standards and guidelines.
Dogs and Cats Online
From 1 July 2018, Dogs and Cats Online will be the central database for microchipped and registered
dogs and cats and registration payments. Dogs and Cats Online will also be the register of breeders.
Existing dog owners should receive a renewal notice in the mail during July 2018 with their dog’s
new lifetime registration disc (replacing the annual disc) and instructions on how to complete their
annual dog registration on Dog and Cats Online.
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1.5 Torrens Road to River Torrens (T2T) North-South Corridor
This year, a number of significant milestones have already been delivered across the Torrens Road to
River Torrens Project, including:
• Major pavement reinstatement works on South Road southbound between Torrens Road and
Susan Street.
• Upgrade of the Outer Harbor and Grange rail lines between Chief Street and Queen Street,
including the Croydon Station.
• Installation of bridge planks for the widening of Taylor Bridge.
• Installation of the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) infrastructure, which will display travel
times and messages for road users.
• Services relocation works, including the undergrounding of electricity infrastructure and
removal of more than 200 stobie poles.
• Kerbing, footpath and pavement works between Hawker Street and Forster Street, and from
Manton Street to Susan Street.
Pavement and Asphalt
Lowered Motorway Service Relocations Rail Works
Reinstatement
Construction of the This month, T2T In February, T2T An important part of
lowered motorway is Alliance, together with Alliance completed the T2T Project is the
approximately 85% SAPN, SA Water, the works to upgrade reconstruction of
complete. The entire APA Group and other Croydon Station, surface roads to ensure
length of the utility companies, including the that their lifespan is
motorway is now open completed the largest installation of two new maximised and a
to construction service relocation platforms, lighting, smoother ride for road
activities. program ever permanent fencing, users.
undertaken in South new shelters and
Australia. station furniture.
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1.5 Torrens Road to River Torrens (T2T) North-South Corridor continued
Community information drop in day
A Community Information Drop In Day and sausage sizzle will be held on Saturday 14 April from 11am
to 2pm at the T2T Alliance Project site office on Ridley Street, Hindmarsh. (Please note that there is
limited parking available on Ridley Street).
Come along anytime between 11am and 2pm to meet members of the team and find out more
about:
• works in progress, including the lowered motorway construction
• remaining works, including landscaping.
Team members will be available to answer questions about the project and there will be an
opportunity to view video footage of the lowered motorway works in progress, as well as photos of
key construction activities.
For all enquiries, please contact Bryan Ruhle, Transport Engineer on bruhle@charlessturt.sa.gov.au or
by phone to 8408 1853.
2 IN THE MEDIA
Media covering the issue on a daily basis have been:
2.1 Queen Street Party
Queen Street Traders are hosting a street party featuring performances by five bands on
Friday 6 April. The event is held as a result of funding from the City of Charles Sturt.
2.2 Henley Square Lights
Henley Square traders are looking forward to replacement of the catenary lighting system,
which is anticipated to take place in April. This is being undertaken at no expense to the City
of Charles Sturt.
2.3 Marine Discovery Centre Funding
The Marine Discovery Centre, based at Star of the Sea School, Henley Beach, is seeking
$30,000 funding from the City of Charles Sturt to cover a shortfall.
2.4 History of Flinders Park subdivision adjoining Holbrooks Rd
ABC Afternoons, in response to a question from a listener, sought information on the history
of the subdivision of Flinders Park which has resulted in odd-shaped allotments fronting
Holbrooks Road.
2.5 Estcourt House, Tennyson
The City of Charles Sturt assessment panel has rejected an application seeking demolition of
the heritage-listed Estcourt House at Tennyson, to the relief of heritage advocates and
descendants of Fredrick Estcourt Bucknall.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Topics emerging on our social media platforms have been:
• St Clair Recreation Centre flythrough video
• Earth Hour/LED Lighting Replacement Program
• Doggie Land Opening event
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3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
3.1 Mind the Gap – Employment Assistance Program – FREE
Are you looking for work or looking to change jobs? Do you need help with writing a job application,
updating your resume or brushing up on your interview skills? Would you like to know more about
employment options and pathways within Charles Sturt?
We can help you! We have free, 30 minute confidential appointments available for adults. Bookings
are with the Charles Sturt Employment Works Officer.
To book a FREE 30 minute appointment please visit any of our library branches, or call the Library on
8408 1333 and ask to be booked into a 30 minute 'Mind the Gap appointment.'
Starting Tuesday 6 February 2018 – 1pm – 4pm at Civic Library, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville
3.2 Little Buggers Club – Amazing Eggs – Gold Coin
Donation
Easter is upon us and if you think Easter eggs are great wait till
you see just how 'EGGcellent' our amazing eggs are! This month
at the Little Buggers Club we'll be looking at eggs from all
creatures great and small!
The Little Buggers Club provides hands on invertebrate and
nature education for kids. Make a gold coin donation and join
Kris from Bugs n Slugs in learning about and loving bugs and nature. The Little Buggers Club coincides
with the Fruit n Veg Swap at Bower Cottages on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for all-ages
- No bookings necessary.
Call Bec on 8408 1395 or email blyons@charlessturt.sa.gov.au for more information.
Saturday 31 March 2018 – 10 -11.30am at Bower Cottages Community Centre, 200 Bower Road,
Semaphore Park
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3.3 Have your say at the Henley Beach Library Ideas Café
In a new chapter for the library, we are welcoming the community to suggest ideas at our Ideas Café
on Wednesday 4 April, from 3-7pm.
If you are unable to make it to the event, you can still submit your ideas by visiting the library and
posting on our Ideas Board, or online at http://www.yoursaycharlessturt.com.au.
We invite your ideas by Thursday 12 April 2018.
Wednesday 4 April 2018 – 3pm – 7pm at Henley Library, 278 Seaview Road, Henley Beach
3.4 How prepared are you for an emergency? - Rediplan Community Information
Session - FREE
Emergencies can strike at any time. They can be large as a flood or fire, or as personal as a death in
the family. They upset routines and in many cases they can lead to significant financial burden. The
focus of these community information sessions is to raise awareness to community living within the
council area, and how they can be better prepared in the case of an emergency.
Discover how the Red Cross can support family members, friends and community who may be at
increased risk during an emergency.
Contact Bec on 8408 1395 for further information. No bookings necessary.
Wednesday 4 April 2018 – 10.30 -11.30am at Bower Cottages Community Centre, 200 Bower Road,
Semaphore Park
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3.5 Get Your Garden On! - FREE
Veggie Swap ● 10 plants for $10 ● Nature play for children
Join us for a fun day outside at the Library! Everybody is welcome, no bookings required.
West Croydon Vege Swap
Is a community group that meets throughout the year to swap for free any surplus produce they
have. This includes fruit and veggies, herbs, plants, flowers, cuttings, seedlings, seeds, preserves and
eggs. If you have any surplus produce, join us for our first Winter Swap of the year at the Civic Library
at 10:30am for an 11am swap.
Nature Play in the Library – Mobile Junk & Nature Playground
Create cubbies, musical instruments and amazing play areas from natural materials. Come for a
morning of play and adventure in the library! Free - all welcome.
City of Charles Sturt residents - 10 plants for $10
Redeem your $10.00 voucher at our special garden morning. *Plants will be located inside the Civic
Centre, at the entrance to the Woodville Library. Get 10 plants for $10 until 1st June 2018. Purchase a
$10 voucher before the event, from the Civic Centre or by phone. Redeem your voucher on either
April 7th or June 2nd (10am to 1pm) at 72 Woodville Road WOODVILLE.
Saturday 7 April 2018 – 10am - 1pm at Civic Library, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville
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3.6 Come & Try Dungeons & Dragons – FREE
Come & Try Dungeons & Dragons on the 10th April at The Brocas 111 Woodville Road St Clair, weekly
sessions also available. Held 3.20pm until 5pm aimed at young people in year 8 and above.
Don't know what it is yet? Also known as D&D. A group of players get to explore a fantasy world,
building the story as you go. It's like a board game, but without the board. You get to decide what
your character does, share some laughs and by the end of it you have created a magnificent story.
You get to build your character which gets better over time, fight bad guys and monsters, save all
kinds of people, gain rewards and find treasure, gain XP and level up.
It's free. Everything is provided, you don't need anything just come along and try it out.
Want more information or have a question? Please contact Jess: 0477 762 204
Tuesday 10 April 2018 – 3.20pm – 5pm at The Brocas, 111 Woodville Road, St Clair
3.7 2018 Youth Expo - FREE
Youth Expo is the largest annual Youth Expo in the West targeting young people aged 12-25, youth
services and schools across the west. The expo has a large range of youth service and community
groups information stalls, free BBQ for participants plus a range of fun activities and performances.
Registrations are now open for schools and groups to attend. For bookings and more information
please contact City of Charles Sturt Youth Team on 8408 1111 or
youthdevelopment@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
Brought to you by the Cities of Charles Sturt, West Torrens, Port Adelaide Enfield and Multicultural
Communities Council of SA.
For further information contact Melissa Cutting, at The Brocas on 08 8408 1111
Wednesday 11 April 2018 - 11am-2pm at Titanium Security Arena, 44A Crittenden Road, Findon.
3.8 My Local Services App
My Local Services App works across the state to deliver information about local services and events to
local communities.
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4 LGA CIRCULARS
Index for Report No.12
16 March 2018
12.1 Roadworks regulations – information and forum for councils
The State Government’s new roadworks permit scheme will commence on 1 June 2018. This Circular
provides more information and details of an information session for councils.
12.2 2018 SA Tourism Awards Nominations close 25 June 2018
The South Australian Tourism Awards are presented by the South Australian Tourism Industry
Council. With over 30 award categories, the Awards celebrate and acknowledge tourism businesses
that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and success throughout the year.
12.3 Illegal Dumping
The LGA would like to advocate that the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) provide financial
support to assist councils with the liability associated with illegally dumped waste. This Circular
provides further details as to how the LGA is seeking councils’ assistance to develop a business case.
12.4 LGA Board Meeting 22 March 2018 - Agenda available
The LGA Board will meet on Thursday 22 March 2018 at Regional Council of Goyder, 1 Market Square,
Burra. The agenda is now available and this circular provides a list of reports to be considered at the
meeting.
12.5 Resilient Australia Awards 2018
Nominations for the 2018 Resilient Australia Awards are now open.
Index for Report No.13
23 March 2018
13.1 Applications open for SA Water Community Partnerships Program
SA Water is launching a new Community Partnerships Program to replace its previous sponsorship
scheme. This Circular provides further information and application details.
13.2 Accredited Professional Scheme discussion paper and State Planning Commission Blueprint
released
The LGA encourages councils to read and provide submissions on the Accredited Professional Scheme
discussion paper, and to read and consider the State Planning Commission Blueprint for South
Australia's Planning & Design Code. This Circular contains further information and links.
13.3 Local Government Industry Participation Policy Framework – a procurement tool for
councils
The LGA has prepared the Local Government Industry Participation Policy Framework to translate the
South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) of the State Government into principles
applicable to local government. This Circular provides further details.
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An opportunity to be a part of a Gruen Style “Pitch” event where two of South Australia’s leading
creative agencies, Super8 and Floodlight Media go toe-to-toe to develop a short, engaging Advert
that starts a fresh and thought provoking conversation about mental health and wellbeing.
13.5 NDIS and Regional Councils –Survey
Regional councils are invited to participate in a survey concerning the implications for their
communities of the roll-out of the national Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
13.6 Match Tournament - Humanising Data for an Age Friendly World
Has your Council got an issue or idea that you would like to explore with an interdisciplinary team of
creative minds?
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