Annual Plan 2016-17 - Approved by Council 27 June 2016

Natural Resource
Management
Building and Plumbing
Town Planning
Provides professional and technical capacity in strategy, policy
and operational functions associated with natural resource
management and weed management in the municipal area.
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$
870,448
(45,000)
825,448
Administers and enforces requirements under legislation and
standards relating to the health, safety and structural adequacy
of all building and plumbing work proposed within the municipal
area. Works to protect the safety and convenience of the public
by applying appropriate compliance standards to Council owned
buildings. 571,465
(388,000)
183,465
Responsible for the administration and implementation of the
Kingborough Planning Scheme and Council responsibilities under
the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. Implements
relevant legislation and Council policies in relation to the use and
development of land and ensures the protection of natural
resources within the jurisdictional responsibility of the Council.
Approves and supervises private engineering development
activities such as subdivisions and infrastructure. 1,422,623
(390,000)
1,032,623
Key Actions from the Strategic Delivery Plan
Community and Economic Development
2.2.5.1 Liaise with Metro Tasmania in order to identify opportunities for improved bus
services – including an improved main interchange within Kingston, park-and-ride
facilities and additional and more frequent services in more outlying areas.
4.1.1.1 Prepare and implement a Kingborough Economic Development Strategy.
4.1.2.1 Support the activities of the Kingborough Community Enterprise Centre in providing
advice to prospective and existing small businesses.
4.2.1.2 Identify branding and marketing opportunities to assist local food and wine producers
promote their products and attract visitors to the area.
4.2.2.1 Review and update the Bruny Island tourism strategy.
4.2.2.2 Prepare a tourism signage strategy for Bruny Island that deals with advertising,
directional information signage in a coordinated and attractive manner.
4.2.2.3 Liaise with the State Government in regard to improving the condition of tourism
infrastructure at Kettering and Roberts Point Bruny Island ferry terminals.
4.3.2.1 Coordinate the construction of essential infrastructure within the former Kingston
high school site and the development or disposal of adjoining land parcels in
accordance with the adopted Development Plan.
4.3.2.2 Arrange for the design and construction of the proposed Community Hub and public
open space areas.
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Approved by Council on 27 June 2016