District Council of Yankalilla in Yankalilla, South Australia, Australia | Community organisation

District Council of Yankalilla

Locality: Yankalilla, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8558 0200

Address: 1 Charles Street 5203 Yankalilla, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 More information has been released on the stay at home direction.

23.01.2022 Here's what you need to know about the easing of restrictions that come into effect today. Information has also been updated on the government's website: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/

23.01.2022 We are looking for volunteers to join our Customer Service Team at the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre that are available on Sunday's.

20.01.2022 Please vote to help Yankalilla Area School! Last term the Year 7/8 Ag Rotation classes were involved in a competition to design an advertisement to promote Maxcare dairy calf milk replacer. This is a national competition and there were hundreds of entrants. Year 7 student, Katie Jones, has been selected as 1 of the 4 finalists, along with 3 other students from Victoria. The winner will be the advert who gets the most number of votes and will receive $1000 plus the ad is us...ed by the company for 1 year. Please if you have a spare minute it would be great if you could vote for Katie’s ad at https://maxumanimal.com.au/vote-for-your-favourite-cows-cr/ Voting closes at 5pm on Friday 13th November 2020..

19.01.2022 Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Yankalilla Council has been asked by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to seek community feedback on DIT’s proposal for a pedestrian refuge located on Main South Road in front of the Yankalilla Foodland and Browse In and Save near Bungala Street, Yankalilla. In 2015 a petition was presented to the Minister for Road Safety for the installation of pedestrian lights in Yankalilla. Following a pedestrian and vehicle survey, DIT prov...ided Council with a concept plan for the installation of a pedestrian refuge together with the following clarifications: The survey indicated high pedestrian activity, however there wasn’t enough traffic to warrant a Pedestrian Actuated Crossing (PAC) (ie; pedestrian lights). Consequently, the department would not nominate a PAC for funding and even if nominated would certainly be a lower priority than many other sites across the State. As an alternative option and to improve pedestrian safety a refuge was also investigated. It was found that a refuge will deliver improved safety outcomes and will not affect street parking as much a PAC would, therefore less impact on businesses. 5-6 carparks will be lost, depending on the final detail design. (3-4 on the Browse In and Save side of the road and 2 on the Foodland / Bakery side). There is currently no funding for any work at this location. Prior to any funding bid being submitted for a refuge, consultation will need to be undertaken to determine the community and Council’s support for the project. Council staff have personally visited the business operators in the area to discuss the concept plan and get their feedback along with writing letters to all the affected property owners. We now want to hear from the general community, please tell us if you support DIT’s proposal for a pedestrian refuge in Yankalilla no later than Sunday 13 December 2020 via our survey online at https://www.yoursayyankalilla.com.au/pedestrian-refuge or by email to [email protected] or writing to us at PO Box 9 Yankalilla SA 5203. The feedback will be presented to Council’s Elected Members who will decide the recommendation that will go to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport whether there is or is not community support for installation of the proposed pedestrian refuge. See more

17.01.2022 We are proud of how our team and the community has dealt with the current ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown and it's pleasing to hear the announcement today regarding the easing of restrictions. As of 12pm today, Friday 20 November 2020 exercise outside of your home with members of your household is permitted. As of 12:01am on Sunday 22 November (Midnight Saturday) we will revert back to similar restrictions that were in place on Monday 16 November 2020. ... In response to these directions the following changes to our service will occur: Customer Service Reopening from 9am Monday 23 November Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) limited emergency services available, reopening full service from 9am Monday 23 November - call 8558 4086 Depot Reopening from Monday 23 November Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre Reopening from 9am Monday 23 November Jetty Caravan Park Normanville Currently CLOSED, we are awaiting advice on reopening Library Services Reopening from Tuesday 24 November Please visit our website for current information on all services: www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/COVID19 To keep up to date on the current protection measures visit SA Health https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/ The welfare and mental health of our community is very important, we encourage you to have a look at the list of support services available in our area here: https://www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au//fleurieu-coast-support-s

17.01.2022 Do you know a local legend, or someone who deserves recognition for their contribution to our community? Nominate your mate for the Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards! Nominations close tomorrow, Friday 20 November 2020 at 5pm. Categories: Citizen of the Year Award Young Citizen of the Year Award... Community Event of the Year Award Award for Active Citizenship https://www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au//australia-day-citizen-of

16.01.2022 **Job Opportunity** Executive Assistant This is a diverse and fast-paced role which supports the Chief Executive in serving the needs of the Yankalilla District. You will be responsible for maintaining the daily activities of the Chief Executive, researching, preparing letters for the community, responding on behalf of the Chief Executive where possible and ensuring the highest level of efficiency and professionalism at all times. You will assist the Chief Executive with rep...orting, diary management and correspondence both internally and externally, ensuring consistency from month to month. This role will require a high degree of initiative and proactiveness in responding to community needs and or political matters. Find out more: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50863388 Applications close Monday 16 November 2020 For further information and to apply please contact Nicole Metcalfe at Harrison McMillan; [email protected] or 08 7071 7273.

16.01.2022 Decisions on the following agenda items were made at the November Council Meeting. Clink the link at the bottom to read the summary of decisions. Motion on Notice: o Normanville Foreshore Recognition of Families that Gifted Valuable Parcels of Land Cr. Verwey. Mayors Report Chief Executive Report... Council Committee Minutes Council’s Strategic Plan 2030 Vision and Four Year Focus Plan Council’s Economic Development Strategy Prosperous by Nature Management of the Rapid Bay Campground Allocation of Community Grants 2020/2021 Community Land Management Plan, Normanville Foreshore Normanville Beach Café, Request for Lease for Shipping Container Normanville Foreshore Land Transfers 1945 and 1955 Legal Advice Backhouse Road, Delamere Road Closure Process Required to Change Zoning in Myponga Yankalilla and Normanville Streetscape Master Plan Annual Report and Financial Reports for 2019/2020 First Quarter Budget Review 2020/2021 Treasury Management Report Credit Card Facility COVID-19 Rates Relief and Business Support Regional Subsidiaries and other Organisations/Entities https://www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au//latest-news/recent-counc

15.01.2022 As the situation with COVID-19 in South Australia rapidly evolves we will endeavor to keep the community informed. The welfare and mental health of our community is very important, we encourage you to have a look at the list of support services available in our area here: https://www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au//fleurieu-coast-support-s As of 4pm Wednesday 18 November 2020, access to our face-to-face customer service centre at 1 Charles Street Yankalilla will be unavailable. We ...encourage our customers to utilise our services through phone, email and our website. We remain committed to continue our essential services but the way we deliver this may look a little different for now. Key changes to services include: Customer Service Face to face service CLOSED, you can contact us via phone 8558 0200, email [email protected] or web www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au. Community Bus - Not available until further notice. Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) limited emergency services available, call 8558 4086 for details. Depot CLOSED. Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre CLOSED. The team will continue to provide service where possible Monday to Friday 9am-5pm via email, phone, social media and through the Visit Fleurieu Coast Website. Jetty Caravan Park Normanville CLOSED. Library Services CLOSED. Garage Sale Trail events that were planned have been cancelled. The Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority’s Waste Transfer Station is CLOSED. Waste collection services will continue as normal. Please visit our website for current information on all services: www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/COVID19 To keep up to date on the current protection measures visit the Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/ and SA Health https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/ websites.

15.01.2022 Quick action from the Council team has seen the appropriate authorities attend the Bungala River to investigate an unidentified substance in the Bungala River and prior to their arrival stop the substance from reaching the estuary. Council received an initial notification from a resident today, that he had observed a thick white film on the Bungala River. Council’s Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and General Inspector immediately attended the scene where they could see t...he material on top of the water west of the Williss Drive Bridge and spread for approximately 500m. Thankfully the material did not contain a smell and had not reached the estuary. Council’s EHO called the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to report the incident. The EPA mobilised the MFS, CFS and Hazmat Team to come down to contain the unidentified material. While waiting for these services to arrive our quick-thinking staff called in assistance from our Operational Works Manager, Damien Cross who promptly built a temporary floating boom from material at our depot and installed it to prevent the material moving towards the estuary. The EPA will contain the unidentified material, test samples and investigate where it came from. Protecting and caring for our pristine environment is a priority for Council and our Community, we will endeavour to keep you informed and provide an update when we receive information from the EPA.

13.01.2022 Our Grader Operator Nathan was out at Myponga Beach Road today working his magic to remediate the corrugation.

10.01.2022 We are looking for Volunteer Drivers to join our Community Transport Service provided By the Council with support from the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to provide safe, reliable and efficient transport for the aged in our community. Duties: Accept direction from the council CHSP officers, maintain log book records and comply with our Induction Booklet procedures. ... Collect clients as directed, be punctual, reliable honest and friendly. Be patient with those passengers whose mobility is reduced or impaired. Maintain a current and unrestricted drivers licence Benefits: Learn more about your area and services we provide. Meet new people, make new friendships. Be part of a great and essential community service. Receive on the job training and provide feedback. Contribute to the work health and safety of our Volunteers and Clients. Accredited with Centrelink for the Job seeker program. To apply or find out more information contact Brenton Le Poidevin on 8558 0233 or email: [email protected]

08.01.2022 Important update!

06.01.2022 Virtual awards still as sweet for Yankalilla! The District Council of Yankalilla are proud to have been recognised in the national 2020 International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia Core Values Awards for the category of 'Planning Project Award' for their project Nature's Best, Let's Plan the Rest. The 2020 Core Values Awards winners were announced during our Virtual Gala Awards Celebration this week with the District Council of Yankalilla being recog...nised as First Highly Commended for their project Nature's Best, Let's Plan The Rest. The IAP2 Australasia Core Values Awards recognise and encourage projects and organisations that are at the forefront of public participation. The awards were created to encourage excellence, quality, and innovation in public participation. Mayor Glen Rowlands reports that the District Council of Yankalilla team were the only finalist from a regional area and the only finalist from South Australia. This is our first submission and we’re thrilled to be recognised first as a finalist then runner up nationally for using our extensive, innovative tools and techniques to successfully and actively engage over ten per cent of our diverse and dispersed community in strategic planning for the future, within a modest budget said Mayor Rowlands. We attribute our success to strong community buy-in through adopting an outreach approach, intensive hands-on work from everyone including myself as Mayor with our CEO, Nigel Morris, leading and owning the process, combined with integrated use of traditional, face-to-face and online tools to achieve robust outcomes with and for our community. The now nationally recognised strategic plan sets out our ten-year vision and four-year focus based on what we heard from the community. The plan will be used to target grant funding and populate our Annual Business Plan and Budget. Leading Community Engagement expert Becky Hirst who was instrumental as the external consultant engaged in Phase One of the project, spending countless hours leading, coordinating, innovating, consulting and listening to the conversations with the Community to produce the 300+ page document What we Heard to assist in determining the direct the Community would like to take for the next ten years said of Council’s plan You should definitely be really proud of this entire process. We’re punching above our weight, and in good company with other finalists being announced as the City of South Perth, City of Sydney & the Department of Transport (Victoria), just to name a few. The City of Sydney went on to win the overall award for which we congratulate them and aspire to our Council achieving in coming years said Mayor Rowlands. Due to COVID our recognition was announced and celebrated virtually which was different but still so rewarding for our hard-working team and great community said Mayor Rowlands.

05.01.2022 Reminder that today is a total fire ban day. More information is available at: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/bans-and-ratings/

02.01.2022 Santa's sled has arrived at the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre this week! The Pontoon at Normanville Beach is scheduled to be re-installed the week of 7-11 December.

02.01.2022 No man (or bird ) is left behind! Thanks to the caring citizen that made sure our Cockatoo was Covid safe!