Chief Executive Officer Report

It has been another busy and productive year at Naracoorte Lucindale Council, marked by new projects, new community initiatives and planning for a positive future for the community.

Council delivered the $2.38M Naracoorte Library Redevelopment with the official opening held in February 2022. This space has transformed the way we offer programs and services for the community, with a variety of rooms and spaces offering something for everyone. Our $3.2M capital road program was completed with a mix of re-sheeting, reseals and design works. A further $181,000 was spent on stormwater upgrades, and close to 1km of new footpaths were established.

Masterplan projects continued and Council installed new facilities at Centenary Park, Lucindale which includes basketball courts, picnic settings, water fountains and a new skate park. There was continued progress on the Frances Town Centre Masterplan with completion of the Frances Town Square which has provided a new focal point for locals and visitors to the township. Council undertook actions from the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and installed an all-access ramp at the sound shell at the Town Square and upgraded street furniture throughout the district to disability friendly pieces. The Naracoorte Caves Trail was finally realised and this 16km trail now links Naracoorte to the Caves and provides an important tourism and recreational asset for our district. Despite the ever changing Covid-19 restrictions, Council provided a diverse range of events for the community including Harmony Day, MultiCultural Soccer Carnival, Naracoorte Fringe, Remembrance Day and the Mega Fest Trail running event. These events bought in a muchneeded injection of funds into the local economy. Council continued its partnerships with Wellbeing SA and Country Arts SA and delivered a broad range of community initiatives including a new mural, sculptures, community art projects, running and walking groups just to name a few. Development approvals were up from the previous year, with 186 developments valued at $30.25M approved throughout the year. Nine new land division were also approved for development. The NRLE had another outstanding year $89M worth of sheep and $193M worth of cattle sales through the facility. Council continued to invest in upgrades and new projects such as the cattle selling sprinkler project and upgrades to the main line pipework from the pump shed to the yards as well as upgrades from the effluent lagoons to the irrigator. With ongoing investment and maintenance, the NRLE is considered a premium livestock selling facility and contributes a significant output to the local and regional economy. With pleasure I present to you the Naracoorte Lucindale Council Annual Report 2021-2022.

Trevor Smart

Chief Executive Officer