Councillor Update
Update Council Boundary Changes
As an update to the proposed council boundary reform, the City of Marion at their April Council meeting agreed to commence discussions with the Cities of Mitcham and Onkaparinga and the Adelaide Hills Council. At this stage the City of Onkaparinga administration have begun discussions with the other councils and will be providing a report to the elected members.
Fortnightly Green Bin Collection
Council has agreed to commence fortnightly green bin collection as part of the 2019 – 2020 budget which is scheduled to commence as of 1 January 2020. I had received many comments from residents in our rural areas not supporting this initiative, along with residents of retirement villages. Although Councilors Brown, Bray and I voted against this motion the majority of the chamber voted in favor of it.
Rate Increase
The budget details are still being finalised for the public consultation process, which will occur during June. This is a little later than normal due to the chamber seeking an increase of 1.6%., well below the proposed 3.2% within the financial plan. Information will be made available shortly detailing the time and location for this to occur. I would ask residents if they have the time to attend this briefing, as it is in your best interests.
Speed Limit Change Ackland Hill/Ironbank Roads
Following community feedback council has liaised with the Department of Transport, Planning and Infrastructure (DPTI) to assess the speed limits along Ackland Hill and Ironbank Roads. Speed limits are set in accordance with Australian Standards and are approved by DPTI to provide a consistent approach across the road network. A number of factors are considered when assessing speed limits including roadside development; road and traffic features and road crash history. Ackland Hill Road and Ironbank Road have had eight injury crashes in the past five years, including one involving a pedestrian. There have also been a large number of property damage crashes mainly involving fixed objects. The findings of the assessment based on the above criteria indicated that the speed limit should be reduced from 80km/h to 70km/h. This change would align Ackland Hill and Ironbank Roads with Cherry Gardens Road, which has similar characteristics and a speed limit of 70km/h. Once DPTI has finalized their process, we will install new speed limit signs along with temporary signage to highlight the change of speed limit. A notification letter to affected residents and stakeholders was posted in mid-May. Enquiries Darren Blasdale, Traffic Engineer, Ph: 8384 0666 or email Darren.blasdale@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Geoff Eaton
Councillor
Thalassa Ward
City of Onkaparinga
Email: geoff.eaton@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0416 637 351
Burning in the open
Remember burning in the open is recommended from 12 midday until 12 midnight. Please be sure to check the council website or contact them personally to ensure you know which zone you are in and if you are able to burn without a permit. If you do fall into this category – please be sure to follow the burning requirements as some aspects of the ground may be dry despite the cool and wet weather.
This link will take you to the Onkaparinga Council website and the map to show which zone you are in. For further information email: communitysafetygeneral@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or visit www.onkaparingacity.com/firemanagement