Elections for position of deputy mayor for Adelaide Plains Council were held at a council meeting on Wednesday, November 21, with councillor, Marcus Strudwicke, elected for a 12-month term. There were three options available to councillors at the meeting to elect the deputy mayor – by resolution, indicative vote or election. The councillors, who had […]
Category: Business
What could we do with $47m?
On Sunday, the state government ‘broke’ one of its election promises by scrapping a proposed right-hand tram turn from King Williams Street onto North Terrace. While we are probably not surprised by a(nother) broken promise, this is one we should be happy about! Putting in the tram turn was budgeted for $47m, but after ‘expert […]
Flinders misses out
With the Flinders Ranges experiencing extremely dry conditions, Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Eddie Hughes, is calling for an explanation as to why the Flinders Ranges council and the local community, is continually being ignored by the state and federal governments. “For months, Labor has been advocating for drought funding for affected […]
New works depot for WRC
For the first time in many decades, Wakefield Regional Council will have a new purpose-built depot, with the proposed space aimed at improving safety for employees and efficiency. The current depot sits on a parcel of land originally purchased by the District Council of Balaklava back in 1935. Council has successfully secured land in Balaklava […]
First 10km of NAIS under way
The first 10 kilometres of the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme’s (NAIS) 29 kilometre transfer pipeline will be installed underground this month, supporting 150 manufacturing and constructions jobs in Adelaide’s northern and southern suburbs. Once complete, the NAIS will provide for an additional 12GL of water to help develop up to 300ha of new export focussed […]
Wakefield council confirms planned budget spend
Wakefield Regional Council adopted its Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2018/19 during a special meeting held on August 1. The budget outlines the services and programs council will provide to the region in the coming year. This includes delivering $5.5m of existing ‘business as usual’ services such as waste collection and community programs, as […]
WRC sets speed limit stance
“Travellers to and from the Eyre Peninsula, Upper Spencer Gulf, Flinders Ranges and Outback might therefore be enticed to drive via Wakefield towns to get a sandwich and fuel instead,” he said. Roads in question would be stringently assessed for safety by experts and also include specific local community input. “That was sorely lacking from […]
First 10km of NAIS under way
The first 10 kilometres of the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme’s (NAIS) 29 kilometre transfer pipeline will be installed underground this month, supporting 150 manufacturing and constructions jobs in Adelaide’s northern and southern suburbs. Once complete, the NAIS will provide for an additional 12GL of water to help develop up to 300ha of new export focussed […]
More asbestos found in APC
Asbestos containing material (ACM) has been found at a further four sites within the Adelaide Plains Council area following the discovery of about 450 tonnes of ACM dumped at the Two Wells Transfer Station in October last year. APC staff found hazardous material at Stony Point Reserve, Mallala Resource Recovery Centre, and two sites at […]
Community planting days coming up
The Adelaide Plains Council recognises the importance of the coastal area and management required of the environmental assets along our coastline. In partnership with the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board, Adelaide Plains Council (APC) will host two family friendly community planting days in May 2018. APC invites you to join it […]