New playground in Hazelwood Park - City of Burnside - SA.Gov.au

RESIDENTNEWSLETTERFocusSPRING 2010New playground in Hazelwood ParkThe City of Burnside's first all accessplay-space at Hazelwood Park,catering for children of all ages andabilities, is expected to be opening inearly September.The $600,000 playspace project wasbuilt in consultation with the localcommunity, schools and organisations.It provides a diversity of physical,explorative, interactive, and imaginativeplay opportunities, creating hoursof fun and entertainment.The construction was partially fundedby a federal grant of $220,000 fromthe Regional and Local CommunityInfrastructure Program, with additionalfunding from Planning SA.The play-space features two slides,one of which is a dual slide, dry riverbed watercourse featuring lush nativegarden beds, clatter bridges, a dualflying fox, spinners, a Liberty Swingproudly donated by Variety SA, a fivemetre tall rope climbing net, a four wayswing, and much more!The spectacular three metre climbingmound is also a great place to look outover Hazelwood Park. And don't forgetto bring your spade and bucket for thelarge sandpit where you mightuncover a buried dinosaur fossil.The play-space is set amongst anatural setting of towering blue andred gum trees, with plenty of room torun around and have fun. Come andenjoy the area or just sit in the shade.Two large picnic and barbeque areasare also a fantastic feature making theHazelwood Park play-space the idealplace to enjoy and explore with familyand friends.A naming competition will beannounced over the coming weeks.For more information about this orother Burnside playgrounds, pleasecall John Draper, Acting ManagerOpen Space and Recreation on8366 4254.Budget and Business Plan adoptedThe Burnside Council adopted a $34.5million budget and its Annual BusinessPlan for 2010/11 on 15 June.Key outcomes are:• No reduction in existing services;• An average rate increase of 4.75%;• Allocation of almost $1.9 milliontowards the construction of a newcommunity hub at Glenunga (subjectto public consultation);• Allocation of $1.2 million towards thefuture purchase of open space inSt Georges (subject to consultation); and• Allocation of up to $1 million tocontribute towards the construction ofa new artificial hockey pitch (subjectto consultation and receiptof government grant funding).Extensive community consultationwas undertaken as part of theprocess including the use of anonline community panel, a publicmeeting and feedback forms.A copy of the annual budget andbusiness plan is available for viewingat the Civic Centre and also atwww.burnside.sa.gov.au

Mayor’s ReportOver the past few months there have been a number of interestingcommunity activities that I have been involved in as well as some excitingnew initiatives.In June the Council adopted its 2010/11 budget and annual business plan.Every year the Council invites comment from the community on our draftbusiness plan. Once again we had strong involvement with almost 450responses to our various forums including a feedback form, our onlinepanel and community meeting. I would like to convey Council'sappreciation to all those members of our community who took the time toprovide some input to this process.On 28 June Council held a Citizenship Ceremony in which 86 new citizenswere welcomed. This event is always a very significant occasion andindeed a proud moment for our new Australians.I was pleased to officially open the Burnside Historical Society's tenthseminar for historical societies in the eastern region. The event was afabulous opportunity to emphasise our city's rich history which they areactively helping to maintain.Burnside recently hosted two events that highlighted our involvement incultural relationships with Japan. The Dolls of Japan exhibition featured ahistoric collection of dolls which was viewed and appreciated by manypeople. The library also hosted a Japanese cultural day which I wasdelighted to officially open.The musically talented youth of Burnside also got together in July for theBurnside Battle of the Bands competition. The bands performedexceptionally well and should be commended on their abilities.With spring soon upon us it's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our newestparks. The new Hazelwood Park play-space and upgraded KensingtonPark Reserve playground are the perfect spots to relax and appreciateour natural surrounds.Wendy GreinerWendy GreinerMayor of BurnsideUpcoming community consultationOver the next few months Burnside Council will be undertaking consultation with thelocal community on a wide range of important issues. These include:• Criteria for the purchase of open space in St Georges;• The State Government North South Interconnection System Project;• State Government bus routes in Gurney Road, Dulwich and Sunnyside Drive,Beaumont; and• Glenunga Hub development.If you are interested in attending or providing a submission, information about exactdates and locations will be publicised on our website and in the Council'sCommunity News column closer to the time.Candidate informationsessions for electionsInformation sessions for prospectivecandidates at the Local Governmentelections will be held by the EasternRegion Alliance (ERA) Councils duringAugust and September 2010.The sessions will include informationabout the Council and role of ElectedMembers. A representative from theSA Electoral Commission will provideinformation about the nominationprocess and conduct of the election.Candidates may go to any of thesessions run by the ERA Councils.Information packs about each Councilwill be available at all venues. Sessionsstart at 7 pm and finish at 9 pm and willbe held at these locations:Monday, 30 August -City of Norwood Payneham St PetersTuesday, 31 August -City of Burnside(Linden Room at the Civic Centre)Wednesday, 1 September -City of Tea Tree GullyMonday, 6 September -City of ProspectTuesday, 7 September -City of Tea Tree GullyWednesday, 8 September -City of UnleyMonday, 13 September -Town of WalkervilleWednesday, 15 September -City of CampbelltownNominations to be an Elected Memberopen on Tuesday, 7 September 2010and close 12 noon on Tuesday, 21September 2010. Nomination formsmust be presented at the Council forwhich the candidate is nominating.2

SPRING 2010Bike StrategyThe City of Burnside will be consultingin September on a draft BicycleStrategy as part of the City’s longterm strategic plan.With an aim to have a safe and wellmaintained pedestrian and cyclenetwork, the draft Strategy builds onthe 1992 Regional Area Bike Plan byreviewing the existing cycling routesand facilities including riding theroutes and community consultation.The emphasis of the Strategy is to:• Improve network visibility byenhancing road markings, infrastructureand signage;• Address the barriers to cyclingposed by arterial roads; and• Promote better integration ofbicycle planning with Council’sdevelopment planning, overallasset management, and alsorecreational planning.The Burnside draft Bicycle Strategywill be available to view at theBurnside Civic Centre, along with aquestionnaire to review cyclists’thoughts, needs and expectations.For more information on theBicycle Strategy please call theCouncil’s Manager Assets andCapital Works, Kevan Delaney on8366 4257.Springing into play inKensington ParkSlides, swings, spring toys and climbingstructures are among the fun andadventure children can have at theupgraded Kensington Park Reserveplayground in Kensington Park.Completed in July 2010 and locatedin the north-eastern corner ofthe reserve (adjacent The Parade),the tree-house and junglethemed playground is easily seenand complements the naturalsurroundings.A fence constructed of old railwaysleepers which blend into the naturalelements of the reserve has also beenerected to prevent children fromhaving direct access to The Parade.The $45,000 upgrade to theplayground caters for children of allages and has a fantastic area forparents and carers to sit and engagewith their children.Speed cushion trial for Tusmore AvenueSpeed cushions along the southern endof Tusmore Avenue in Tusmore will beinstalled in September 2010 for a sixmonth trial.The installation of speed cushions,a first for Burnside Council, followsconcerns by some residents ofspeeding and excessive traffic volumealong this road.Manufactured from recycled rubber, theeight sets of speed cushions will beinstalled about 100 metres apart.Street lighting will also be upgraded toat least three sites to better illuminatethe humps.Over the six month trial period trafficwill be monitored along TusmoreAvenue and adjacent streets.Local residents are invited to providefeedback, which will direct the future ofthe cushions.For further information please callCouncil's Traffic Engineer, DavidHayes on 8366 4264.3

Council initiativeprovides homesfor possumsNesting boxes for possums will beinstalled in the City of Burnside'surban reserves under a new initiativeby the Council in a bid to reduce thethreat of endangerment.Around 50 boxes have been built sofar by participants of BurnsideCouncil's Men's Shed Program, with anumber also being donated to localenvironmental protection group FaunaCare and Rescue.The ringtail and brush tail possumsare found in the Adelaide Hills as wellas many of Burnside’s bush land,parks and backyards.Boxes have already been installed atfour locations with high biodiversity inWaterfall Gully, Stonyfell, Auldana andKensington Gardens.Council’s Conservation and Land Management Team with a possum nesting boxJapanese Dolls come to South Australia75 traditional handcrafted Japanesedolls were on display at the BurnsideCivic Centre during July as part of theDolls of Japan Exhibition.The collection of dolls, drawn fromacross the world, represent a part ofeveryday life in Japan since ancienttimes.It was the first time South Australiawas included in the national touringexhibition, which encourages arts andcultural exchange between Australiaand Japan.The Library also hosted a Japanesecultural day to coincide with theexhibition which featured music,dance and entertainment.Visitors also enjoyed browsing theLibrary's Japanese collection, which isthe largest in South Australia. Theonline catalogue, which can beaccessed by anyone in the state, isvery user friendly by being in bothEnglish and Japanese languages.To find out more about the Library’slanguages collection, call 8366 4280.Temporary facilities for GlenungaThe Glenunga Sports and Social Clubwill have new temporary change roomsand toilets to use in November 2010.A Council decision to demolish theexisting Progress Association Hall,change rooms and public toilets built in1930, and replace with new facilities,comes after an audit found the originalbuildings to be in poor condition.Later in the year, Council will also beconsulting with the community onpotential options for the upgrade andimprovement of all facilities at thereserve as part of the GlenungaCommunity Hub Project.Football, soccer and cricket teams andthe little athletics squad will benefitfrom the new facilities at the busyGlenunga Reserve, with demolitionwork set to start in October.If you would like further informationplease call the Council’s TeamLeader of Properties, ColinBrackenridge on 8366 4209.4

SPRING 2010News in briefNew website comingKeep an eye out over the next fewmonths because the City ofBurnside will be launching a newwebsite!The dynamic website allows usersto access the information they wantmore easily and efficiently, providinga better online experience.Based on new technology, page hitreports, search queries, statisticsand community consultation, thewebsite will be more interactive andcompatible with mobile devices aswell as having a browse aloudoption.Tour guides at the Wheal Watkins Mine in the early 2000’sHistoric mine set to re-openSoon you will be able to discover thefascinating treasures and history thatlies beneath the City of Burnside withone of Adelaide's earliest silver-leadmines, Wheal Watkins, set to re-openfor tours.The Glen Osmond mine, which startedpublic tours in 1986, was forced tosuspend tours due to safetyconcerns following a rock fall in 2005.Council conducted a safety review andfound that it would cost $71,000 to bringthe 1843 mine up to a safe standard fortours through the upper section of themine.As part of the 2010/11 draft budgetCouncil was proposing to impose a $20levy for three years to help fund thepurchase of new bins for everyhousehold in Burnside.However due to overwhelmingcommunity feedback Council decidednot to impose this levy and hascommitted to undertaking further reviewon the bin management system inBurnside.This review will cover a range of areasThe funding was made possiblefollowing an anonymous $30,000donation in 2009 to the BurnsideHistorical Society to help restore thesilver-lead mine for guided tours, plus a$25,000 grant from the Department forEnvironment and Conservation.The City of Burnside allocated $16,000as part of the 2010/11 budget process,enabling the upgrade to occur.The mine is set to re-open for toursduring SA History Week in May 2011.Budget provides for bin system reviewincluding a technical review andcommunity consultation through astatistically valid telephone survey andthe Burnside Online Community Panel.A report compiled from these resultswill then be submitted to ElectedMembers for endorsement.Once the preferred method of binsystem is determined, Council willundertake further communityengagement for a likely rollout of a newbin system by mid 2011.The website will bring all of themajor stories to the forefront infeature buttons and will contain thelatest news, events, forms andpermits, library services, communityinformation, links to social mediasites and lots more.Virtual library tourAn innovative and fun virtual tour ofthe Burnside Library is available foryou to see on the social media siteYou Tube.Midnight Mannequin Madness,developed by the Library Team, is atour that will make you see thefacilities in a different way andchallenge your traditional views ofthe Library.To see the video visit You Tube andenter ‘Burnside Library’ in thesearch engine.5

Council reportsEach month Council reviews reportsfrom Council Officers and makesdecisions. For information on what’shappened at Council and Committeemeetings visit www.burnside.sa.gov.auNext Council and Committee meetingTuesday, 21 September 2010 at 6 pmat the Civic Centre.Next Development Assessment PanelmeetingTuesday, 7 September 2010 at 6:30pm at the Civic Centre.Next Audit Committee meetingTuesday, 5 October 2010 at 6:30 pm inthe Mayor's parlour.Creek successMichael Perry Reserve on SecondCreek, located in Stonyfell, has beenthe scene of some extensiveconstruction work over the past twoyears.Fountain flows at Town HallIt's a tranquil scene outside the City ofBurnside's Town Hall with the fountainonce again flowing, following a threeyear closure due to water restrictions.After Council inspections and servicingof the mechanical and electricalequipment, modifications were madeto the pond enabling it to operate with63% less water.Burnside youth showcase their talentsSeven local bands took to the stageshowcasing their musical talents in theninth annual Burnside Battle of theBands competition.The fountain, a welcoming andrelaxing feature, now operates withonly 10,000 litres of water, 17,000litres less than before.The fountain is filled using bore waterand will operate between 8 am and 5pm on business days and be turnedoff when the weather forecast is formore than 35 degrees.the 2010 title winning the top prize often free music lessons at the AIMMSSchool of Rock and five hours ofrecording time.The $400,000 project, assisted by a$50,000 grant from the Adelaide andMount Lofty Ranges NaturalResources Board, ensures the existingreserve infrastructure is protected fromerosion and downstream properties areprotected from flooding.Five rock ramps have been installedand native vegetation planted topreserve and enhance pleasant vistasand create a visually attractivewatercourse habitat.The rock structures have beenspecially designed to allow anendangered local fish, the MountainGalaxia, to migrate up and downstream. The rock was donated byBoral Quarries.Held on 2 July at the BurnsideBallroom, the bands battled it out infront of a crowd of over 250 people.Judged on presentation, musicianship,music and crowd interaction by threeindustry professionals from the AIMMSSchool of Rock, each of the bandsentertained the crowd in 30 minute sets.Lipsmack, with their outstanding chicmelodic rock performance, took outFunded by the City of Burnside andcoordinated by Burnside YouthVolunteers, the event aims to promotethe abilities of youth and provide themthe opportunity to share their talentswith the community.Applications for the 2011 Battle of theBands competition will be opening soon.Keep your eye out for details onwww.burnside.sa.gov.au6

SPRING 2010Kirstie Stewart, FatchArt in BurnsideWe welcome our newest citizensIt was a proud and special moment for86 migrants from 27 countries whodeclared Australia as their home on 28June.The City of Burnside, along with localMembers of Parliament, welcomed thenew Australian citizens in a commemorativecitizenship ceremony at theBurnside Civic Centre.City of Burnside Mayor, WendyGreiner, formally welcomed theBurnside residents and highlighted theimportance of the ceremony for thenew Australian citizens and theirfamilies.Discover a South Australian explorerBurnside Library's annual communityreading program One Book OneBurnside returns this year with thebook The Last Explorer, a fascinatingand captivating account of the life ofSouth Australian explorer, aviator,adventurer, photojournalist and warhero Sir Hubert Wilkins.Thursday, 9 September6:30 pm - 8:30 pmMeet and hear author Simon Nashttalk about the life of Sir Hubert Wilkinsthrough his book The Last Explorer.Enjoy a frozen cocktail, supper fromDhaba @ The Spice Kitchen andentertainment. Cost is $10 pp andbookings are essential.Tuesday, 14 September10 am - 1 pmSee photographs taken by theexplorer at the fascinating HubertWilkins Exhibition at the SouthAustralian Museum Mawson Centre.Thursday, 30 September10:30 am - 12 pmTake a tour of the Aviation Museum inPort Adelaide where a range of HubertWilkins memorabilia is on display.After the tour you will be treated to amorning high tea in the Hanger. Costis $6 pp to be paid to the museum onarrival.Thursday, 14 October7 pm - 8:30pmExperience the amazing and tragicjourney in a screening of "Voyage ofthe Nautilus". The film is narrated fromWilkins' own personal journals andcompiled from stunning archivalfootage and still photographs fromaround the globe. Enjoy a wine andsupper after the screening. Cost $6 pp.For bookings and more informationcall the Library on 8366 4280.Garden Art29 August - 24 SeptemberA collection of outdoor, courtyard,alfresco, functional, decorative andgarden inspired art pieces, comestogether in the Garden Art exhibition. Arange of fascinating mosaic, metalworkand ceramic demonstrations as well aslive music by The Suits can be enjoyed atthe launch at Pepper Street Arts Centreon 29 August at 2 pm.Pastels @ Pepper Street1 - 22 October 2010Pastels exhibition showcases theversatility of pastel paintings by a numberof brilliant South Australian artists.Leading artist Trevor Newman will be aguest speaker and provide a tour of theexhibition at 2 pm - 3 pm on 2 October,and artists will be working onsite on 9and 16 October from 2 pm - 4 pm.Located at 558 Magill Road, Magill,Pepper Street Arts Centre is openTuesday - Saturday from 12 pm - 5 pm.Phone 8364 6154 or visitwww.pepperstreetartscentre.com.auDoug Moran Photographic Art PrizeExhibition16 September - 17 OctoberSome of Australia's top photographicpieces will be on display in the 2010Moran Contemporary PhotographicPrize exhibition at the Atrium, BurnsideCivic Centre. Hosted by the Royal SouthAustralian Society of Arts, the impressiveexhibition will present a collection of thebest still photography in Australia, aswell as a fantastic range of works insecondary and primary schoolssections. Open Monday - Friday from8:30 am - 5 pm.7

SPRING 2010Swimming Pool opening 9 OctoberThe Burnside Swimming Centre willsoon be open, providing a fun andaffordable way to keep cool and fit.The Centre has a 50-metre pool andtwo shaded children's pools, allheated to 27 degrees, BBQ andpicnic area, two playgrounds, spa andsteam room, lawn areas, lockers anda kiosk.With the exception of Christmas Dayand Good Friday, the Pool will beopen seven days a week until April.Operating times are:Monday to Friday - 6 am until 8 pmSaturday - 7 am until 7 pmSunday & public holidays - 8 am until6 pmAdmission fees for this season are$5.80 for adults, $4.80 for childrenand concession. Children under 4 arefree. Season and multi-visit passesare also available.The City of Burnside401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore 5065Phone: 8366 4200 Fax: 8366 4299www.burnside.sa.gov.auIf you want to learn to be a betterswimmer or to teach yourchildren to swim, the Centre alsooffers a number of swimming classes,catering for all levels of ability.To find out more about theBurnside Swimming Centre, call8366 4290.Meals on Wheels - available to you!Are you a Burnside resident who is anolder person, frail, younger personwith a disability, chronically ill, recoveringfrom surgery, housebound or acarer and require meal assistance?The volunteers at Meals on Wheelsdeliver nutritious meals straight to yourdoor and help you live independently.The daily well-being check is also veryreassuring to residents and theirfamilies.Referrals are accepted through selfreferral, health professionals, communityservice providers, or family.Frozen meals can also be deliveredthe day before with your hot meal if youaren't at home to receive your meal.For more information call Meals onWheels on 8271 8700 or visit www.mealsonwheelssa.org.au.The Burnside FocusThis publication is written and designedby Council staff and produced four timesper year. Any comments or suggestionson how to improve this publication or anyCouncil’s communication, please callChris Marks, Manager CommunityRelations on 8366 4229 or emailcmarks@burnside.sa.gov.auContact yourElected MembersMayor of BurnsideWendy Greinertel: 0419 608 239email: wgreiner@burnside.sa.gov.auBeaumont WardCr Andrew Hilliertel: 8379 9794email: ahillier@burnside.sa.gov.auCr Davina Quirketel: 0423 008 993email: dquirke@burnside.sa.gov.auBurnside WardCr Rob Gilberttel: 8431 1047email: rgilbert@burnside.sa.gov.auCr David Lincolntel: 8332 1441email: dlincoln@burnside.sa.gov.auEastwood & Glenunga WardCr Jim Jacobsentel: 8379 8213 or 0411 477 458email: jjacobsen@burnside.sa.gov.auCr Robert Patersontel: 0418 818 060email: rpaterson@burnside.sa.gov.auKensington Gardens & Magill WardCr Chris Collinstel: 8332 6308email: ccollins@burnside.sa.gov.auCr Joanne Howardtel: 0410 632 622email: jhoward@burnside.sa.gov.auKensington Park WardCr Julian Carbonetel: 0413 311 363email: jcarbone@burnside.sa.gov.auCr Peter Pavantel: 8431 0190email: ppavan@burnside.sa.gov.auRose Park & Toorak Gardens WardCr Maurice Hendersontel: 0419 579 571email: mhenderson@burnside.sa.gov.auCr Con Zacharakistel: 0402 964 775email: czacharakis@burnside.sa.gov.au