Friday, 19 May 2017

2017 Annual Volunteers Event Another successful Volunteer Awards ceremony was held in the Walkerville Town Hall on Wednesday 17 May.

His Excellency, Governor Hieu Van Le and Mrs Lan Le attended the event and the Governor presented the Volunteer of the Year Award.

‘The winners in each category were:

Volunteer of the Year – Ms Rena Pascoe

Young Volunteer of the Year – Ms Renee Biels

Community Event of the Year – The Gilberton Swimming Club

Mayor’s Choice Award – John and Kathy Monks

Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to all our volunteers who make our community a better place.

2017/18 Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget Open for Public Consultation

Each year council has to make important decisions about how to allocate rate payers funds to the vast range of programs and services it provides. The formal consultation process takes place from 17 May until 9 June 2017.

CLICK HERE to view the draft plan.

Hard copies of the draft plan are available at the Civic and Community Centre during business hours.

Community Info Session

Speak to your Mayor, Elected Members and senior Administration about the draft plan at our Community Info Session.

6pm Wednesday, 7 June 2017 at the Walkerville Town Hall, 66 Walkerville Terrace, Gilberton

RSVP to walkerville@walkerville.sa.gov.au or phone 8342 7100.

Providing feedback

You can provide feedback on the plan by:

• Completing the feedback form and returning it to the Civic and Community Centre between business hours or posting to PO Box 55, Walkerville SA 5081

• Writing to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 55, Walkerville SA 5081

• Emailing walkerville@walkerville.sa.gov.au email subject line: Draft Annual Business Plan

• Attending the Community Info Session on Wednesday, 7 June at 6pm in the Town Hall, 66 Walkerville Terrace, Gilberton

All feedback must be received by 5pm, Friday 9 June 2017 to be considered by Council.

CLICK HERE for the feedback form.

Public consultation closes 5pm, 9 June 2017

Media Enquiry – Linear Park The following enquiry was received from journalist Erica Visser from The Messenger in regards to Linear Park. CEO, Kiki Magro provided the below response.

I assume that the report you are referring to is the River Torrens Linear Park Integrated Strategic Asset Management Plan. My responses are therefore based on that assumption and provided below:

- What's councils thoughts on the $16m revamp?

The River Torrens Linear Park Integrated Strategic Asset Management Plan was presented to Council for their information on 17 April 2017. In doing so, Council noted that the plan will be used to promote, to the State Government, a co-ordinated approach to works and funding for renewals and up-grades for this important State asset. Council also noted that relevant aspects (as they specifically apply to the Walkerville Council area) may be incorporated into its own Long Term Asset Management Plans (funding permitting).

- The report suggests cyclists and pedestrians should be separated along busy sections of Linear Park. Would you support this idea?

Whilst Council does not have a formal position on this matter, it supports design solutions that will provide a safe outcome for path users

- The report says councils should install more public lighting along the path. Is this something Walkerville council would consider investing in?

As part of Councils draft budget for 2017/18, an expenditure of $182,210 has been allocated for Phase 1 of a proposed three Phase program to up-grade lighting within its section of Linear Park.

Open for Consultation – Representation Review The following notice was published in the Messenger on Wednesday 10 May 2017 regarding proposed Elector Representation for the Town of Walkerville

Feedback is invited between Tuesday 9 May – Friday 2 June 2017.

Greener parks and wetlands thanks to the Waterproofing Eastern Adelaide Scheme

Media Release – Minister Ian Hunter

CLICK HERE to read the media release

Gilberton Swing Bridge Update

As residents may be aware, the refurbishment of the swing bridge is a joint project between the Town of Walkerville and the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters (NPSP).

NPSP are entirely responsible for project management and delivery of the refurbished bridge. Unfortunately they have experienced a number of delays during the development approval process which neither Council has control over, which has further delayed the proposed work.

Town of Walkerville resolved at its ordinary meeting (on 15 May 2017) to develop a communication strategy in collaboration with NPSP, to ensure the community is fully informed in relation to construction timing.

It is expected that a revised construction date will be known in the coming weeks at which point Council will provide a further update to the community.

Waste and recycling information stall at the Civic Centre

Friday 26 May 9.00am – 3.00pm

Are you passionate about waste and recycling, or just want to clarify what belongs in each bin?

Come along with your recycling related questions, or simply pop past and pick up some of the new waste and recycling information available.

Along with new educational flyers and posters, there are also some bin stickers you can place on your recycling and organics bins, as a friendly reminder of what goes in each bin.

An Education Officer from KESAB will be manning a display in the Walkerville Council Foyer to answer all your questions.

Linear Park – Path Repair Works Repair work to the River Torrens Linear Path, between Levi Caravan Park and Lansdowne Terrace will be undertaken late next week.

The work is expected to be finalised in a single day. Restrictions to use will occur during the working times.

Navigating Alzheimer’s Wednesday 31 May 2017 7pm – 8:30pm

Walkerville Town Hall

• What is the difference between dementia and Alzhiemer’s?

• What are the early warning signs? • What support is out there for carers?

Council will present an information session on the impact of Alzheimer's on families and carers. The session will also cover issues such as:

• how to maintain balance in your family life while nurturing the person with Alzheimer's

• the importance of supporting carers to build personal resilience and avoid carer burnout

• when is the right time for the person with Alzheimer's to stop driving • successful tips for visiting and communicating with someone who has

memory loss • how primary carers can release themselves from carer's guilt • suggestions for respite, nursing home entry and coping with loss.

The session will be presented by Carolyn Cranwell, whose, book Navigating Alzheimer’s draws on her own experiences caring for her husband who developed younger onset Alzheimer’s disease in his early fifties.

Gold coin donation to Alzheimer’s SA and light refreshments provided – Registration essential email walkerville@walkerville.sa.gov.au (Subject line Dementia Awareness session) or telephone the Council on 8342 7100 or register with staff.

‘Books for Lesotho’

The library donated five boxes of children’s books that will promote reading and education to schools in South Africa

The purpose of the project is to help develop children’s ability to spell and use correct grammar, to widen their vocabularies and to increase their confidence in English.

While English is used in all subject areas in school, reading for pleasure is not an African custom. Learning to read, and in English, is absolutely important for the future of schooling in Lesotho.

Lucky Leo joins in for Story Time 14 Children had a nice little surprise at this week’s ‘Kitten’ themed ‘Story Time’ at the Walkerville Library.

Leo is a ‘Rescue Cat’. He and his sibling were found by 2 workmen under the rubble of a building demolition site, and immediately found loving homes in the arms of their rescuers.

During Story Time, little Leo was gently rushed upon by a gushing throng of surprised little faces. Everyone had a pat and a play and Leo being the star of the show played like a trooper.

After a fun morning, reading books on kittens and making a beaded kitten toy, one by one they all went home for a snack and a nap, Leo too.

The Town of Walkerville Library Story Time is every Friday morning at 10.30am during the school term. Suitable for pre-school ages.

Ask about our Baby Bounce sessions held every Monday at 10am for ages 0 – 2yys

Memorial Gardens Retaining Wall upgrade

Project has almost been completed and Council officers carried out irrigation works and plantings today.

New bench seating is on order and expected to be installed in the coming weeks.