Murray Bridge Today (HEADING 1) - Rural City of Murray Bridge

It is anticipated that these plans will be completed by the end of 2012 or earlyin 2013.One outcome from these plans will be an Implementation and Action planthat will guide Council’s direction in the area of Recreation, Sport and OpenSpace into the future. It will prioritise future works, present indicative costs andprovide information regarding possible funding opportunities.4. The STARCLUB Field Officer has resigned to take another position within SAHealth. Kevin Heyndyk is currently working with SA Health and the Field OfficerManagement Committee (IMPAC), who is the host organisation, to recruit anew Officer. We expect to have a new Field Officer sometime in August.Youth EventsRock the Pool in February 8 bands played 600 people attendedNational Youth Week April• Skate Competition 40 young people competed, 150 spectators• Movie under the Stars, MYGEN event, 200 people attended, mostly families• Battle of the bands 8 bands competed, 200 people though the doors over thecourse of the eveningThe Station band rehearsal room has been operational for about 2 months. It is agreat asset, and the musicians and Station staff both appreciate the room. It is usedevery Wednesday evening during the band drop in session.Legislative RequirementsNot applicableCouncil PolicyNot applicableStrategic Management PlanObjective 3.1: Provide appropriate open space for the community and visitors.Objective 3.2: Ensure leisure, recreation and sporting activities and facilities areavailable for the community and visitors.Objective 3.3: Improve community health, safety and wellbeingFinancial ImplicationsThe successful grants are match funded.The financial implication to Council is $25,000 toward the Sport and RecreationStrategy and $30,000 toward the Open Space Plan.Total $55,000Implementation StrategyAdoption of the Annual Business Plan and Budget on 9 July 2012Tender brief distributed for projectsConsultant selectedPlans developed7