Keep up with some of Council's major projects with these quarterly updates.
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- Kerbside bin system collection frequency change and rural FOGO trial
- FABRIK Development
- Stage 4 of Amy Gillett Bikeway
- CRM project implementation
- Towards Community Led Emergency Resilience Program (TCLERP)
- Installing a splash park at the Adelaide Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre
- Latest news
- Timeline
Kerbside bin system collection frequency change and rural FOGO trial
The kerbside bin system collection frequency change and rural FOGO trial has been completed and a report on the outcome of the trial has been provided to Council.
Latest news
Delivery of the FOGO trial has continued and is on track for completion in October 2024 following which a report will be provided to Council exploring outcomes and providing recommendations for the kerbside bin services.
Timeline
FABRIK Development
The FABRIK Development Project involves upgrading and enhancing the former Onkaparinga Woollen Mills site at Lobethal to create an arts and heritage hub in the central Adelaide Hills.
Latest news
The newly redeveloped Fabrik Arts + Heritage Hub was launched on 20 September 2024, and features an A-class gallery, museum, retail store and event space alongside workshop spaces, artist studios and accommodation for artists in residence.
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Stage 4 of Amy Gillett Bikeway
Stage 4 will extend the Amy Gillett Bikeway by 6 km from its current end point in Mount Torrens at Oval Road, to the intersection with Onkaparinga Valley Road in Birdwood.
Latest news
Vegetation clearance and tree trimming of the entire corridor completed allowing easy and safe access for contractors to undertake pavement construction.
480m of new path extension was completed by a local contractor to meet the Federal Governments first project milestone.
Tender for the new bridges at Angas Creek and Williams Creek is under assessment.
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CRM project implementation
The CRM Renewal project comprises of 2 stages, Essential Build and Advanced Build and is aimed at Improving the customer experience through easier online services and improved communication and response times.
Latest news
New Salesforce CRM successfully deployed 29th July 2024. Includes new system for staff and My Adelaide Hills online platform for customers to report issues or request services.
The completed "Essential Build" phase focused on providing an easier to use and more intuitive system for staff with improved case categories, streamlined case assignment, updated Knowledge Bank and the system being accessible remotely via mobile phone.
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Towards Community Led Emergency Resilience Program (TCLERP)
Following on from the Community Resilience and Readiness pilot, the program has evolved to focus on community led emergency preparedness. The name of the program also changed to be Toward Community Led Emergency Resilience Program (TCLERP).
The program has several areas of focus including:
- Community Engagement
- Psychological and emotional emergency preparedness community education
- Recovery ready halls project – emergency preparedness for select community facilities
- Vegetation management project – ensuring practices are based on best fire science and within shared land owners existing capacity
Latest news
The Community Resilience Team presented at the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference in Sydney in September 2024.
The final report for the Wellbeing SA partnership agreement that has contributed to the Towards Community Led Emergency Resilience program was submitted in July 2024 and has been accepted.
The majority of fire tracks involved in an audit that secured funding through Disaster Risk reductions grants program have now been reviewed. This initiative was flagged in the Bushfire Landscape Management Strategy.
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Installing a splash park at the Adelaide Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre
A splash park will be constructed at the Adelaide Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre in Woodside. This new play space provides an alternative for toddlers and children who are still learning to swim and is designed to enhance recreational facilities for local families.
The 205sqm splash pad will feature a range of engaging elements, including a dumper bucket, water cannons, spray mushrooms, and random ground sprays all designed to create a safe and enjoyable environment for children.
Latest news
Project tenders were released and awarded during the first quarter. The design is in the process of being finalised with components now being ordered by the Contractor who has been awarded the project. Construction will commence on site in early 2025 with a view to completion by 30 June 2025.