Wakefield Regional Council Feature

The Plains Producer, Wednesday August 15, 2007

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Wakefield Regional Council THE VISION: To enhance community well-being through strong

and progressive leadership in the provision of quality services and the development of economic opportunities and continued and sustained growth of the region.

THE MISSION: To provide a range of effective services which

meets the needs of our community in a fair and equitable manner and within available resources.

THE VALUES: Teamwork: Working together to provide

integrated and co-ordinated services. Customer service: Maintaining a focus on our customers which reflect access, respect and trust. InnoVation: Improving our services through creative, responside and innovative development of our people.

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akefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, can look back on a decade of change with a strong sense of pride and satisfaction.

He rates one of his key achievements as raising council’s focus from the traditional “three Rs” - roads, rates and rubbish - to a wider, regional perspective.

The quietly-spoken visionary has led his community through a remarkable 10 years of change and growth.

Those who know Phil, would describe him as a mover rather than shaker, a man who refuses to hide his head in the sand.

Perhaps his passion and drive is more aptly depicted in his own words.

“To ignore a problem is not an option,” he said. “The option is to address or resolve so it does not exist for the next council and generation of ratepayers.”

Phil’s unshakable belief in this region’s future growth and prosperity has led to council actively culturing industrial and residential development.

Local government may sit on the bottom tier of Australia’s governance, but Phil has a humorous if not philosophical understanding of the chain of command.

“Federal Government has the money, State Government has the power, and local Government does the work!”

And just like people or communities, Phil believes councils can either choose to “sit back and watch what happens, make things happen or wonder what happened”.

Throughout his decade in the hot seat, Phil

said council has worked hard to encourage development with existing companies such as Balco and Primo while also supporting other large pork and poultry developments.

He believes Council’s proactive and positive approach is largely responsible for the region’s burst of housing and industrial land developments especially in Balaklava, Port Wakefield and Blyth.

“Port Wakefield in particular will continue to grow whether the Wakefield Waters project occurs or not because of its location abutting dual lane highway to Adelaide and the northern suburbs,” he said.

With that strength of commitment and foresight, it is little wonder Wakefield Regional Council was a national finalist in the 2006 Economic Development Australia Awards.

But with growth comes change and invariably it falls back on Wakefield Regional Council to service its expanding community and ensure adequate infrastructure and facilities are in place and maintained.

Needless to say, development is just a small part of council’s commitment to its ratepayers.

Wakefield Regional Council has one of the largest country road networks in the state to maintain and continues to pour funding into maintaining community-owned assets such as halls, swimming pools, community housing, sporting and recreational facilities, parks, health, youth, art and culture.

Phil said halls throughout the district had received almost $200,000 funding in the last seven years, with $209,000 spent on improving and upgrading sport and recreation facilities, and a further $191,000 spent on council owned swimming pools.

Since it was formed, the amalgamated council has redeveloped an impressive new

civic centre in Balaklava which also serves as council’s administration hub.

Council has also cultured and strengthened its relationship with the local community through formation of town management committees, giving locals the chance to have a say in what they want for their community.

The committees provide an open and direct line of communication with council, while giving locals a sense of ownership through involvement with the strategic planning process.

Phil said the creation of a community development officer has been a huge step forward in progressing community projects and facilities.

In 2002/03 the community development officer attracted $174,675 funding to the region, and the following year more than $596,470 funding was secured, including $530,000 to build four community aged/disabled units.

Council has also encouraged and supported the spin-off benefits provided by Adelaide Plains Marketing which continues to recognise and promote economic opportunities.

The annual Adelaide Plains Festival incorporating the Adelaide Plains Cup race day at Balaklava is just one of many successful events that have attracted large crowds to the region and put our region in the spotlight.

While this region has long been recognised solely for its grain production, Phil says it is time it was recognised for its rich diversity and huge growth potential.

The remarkable achievements of Wakefield Regional Council in 10 short years must surely rate it as one of this state’s most progressive regional councils. n REPORTS compiled by Kay Calder

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rinkworth farmer James Maitland was elected inaugural mayor of the new Wakefield Regional Council uncontested.

Back then, 49-year-old Mr Maitland told The Plains Producer he had lived his entire life on his farm, Clarevale, between Brinkworth and Clare.

Backed by a wealth of local government experience, he strode confidently into the role. He was urged to nominate for the role by locals, particularly councillors, who believed he had the necessary leadership qualities.

Mr Maitland joined Blyth Council as a councillor in 1985 and worked through the amalgamation of Blyth and Snowtown councils to form the District Council of BlythSnowtown in 1988.

The same year he was appointed deputy chairman.

In 1989, he left council but was re-elected in 1991 to again assume the role of deputy chairman, a position he held until being appointed inaugural Mayor of Wakefield Regional Council.

His community involvements included chairing Wakefield Regional Health Service Board and being a member of Burra/Clare/ Snowtown hospitals board and Clare Show Committee.

In 1997, Mr Maitland believed the most important issue facing the newly-formed council was to “make sure the area comes together with the least disruption possible”.

At the time, his wife, Prue, was teaching at Clare Kindergarten and the couple had two adult children.

A decade later, Mr Maitland has become respected for his down-to-earth approach and his unwavering conviction to see this region prosper and grow.

The breadth of his role has expanded and grown and includes chair of the Central Local Government Region of councils. Yet, despite his commitment to his community, family life Agent for colour self inking rubber stamps

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WAKEFIELD Regional Council CEO, Phil Barry and mayor, James Maitland, outside council’s Civic Centre in Scotland Place, Balaklava

Mayor for all people and his farming enterprise remains close to his heart.

It goes without saying that the Maitlands lead a hectic yet richly satisfying life with their expanded family. In 1999, the Maitland’s son and daughter married within two months of each other and three years later their first two grandchildren were born just five weeks apart.

These days the Maitlands have five grandchildren – three girls and two boys – all of whom adore their grandfather and delight in visiting “baapa” at Clarevale.

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MAYOR Maitland wants council to support and encourage existing enterprises to develop and grow by maintaining and improving existing infrastructure and where necessary, lobby State and Federal governments.

“We should be attracting new businesses to the area by providing strategic planning so both new and existing business can co-exist and complement each other,” he said.

“Council must also encourage accommodation and housing developments to meet a range of needs in line with the SA Strategic Plan.”

Mr Maitland also pinpointed construction of the new windfarm near Snowtown as vital to assisting energy needs. The Bowmans intermodal facility would also play a big part in the State’s growth, with the movement of freight expected to increase substantially.

Resource sharing and co-operation with other councils would lead to better efficiencies in service delivery, with one example being waste management.

“With development in outer northern metropolitan suburbs of Adelaide, our opportunities will increase over the coming years, with the possibility of residents commuting to work in these outer suburbs,” Mr Maitland said.

“Taking all of these factors into account, employment opportunities should grow with the hope of attracting new residents and retaining existing families. This should maintain and expand public and private services in the areas. Also, our ongoing alliance with Yorke Regional Development continues to be of paramount importance.”

o In June 1997 Wakefield Plains Mayor, Bob Healy, retired after 13 years in local government and two years as mayor of Wakefield Plains Council. His local government service included three years with the old Owen Council and 10 years with Wakefield Plains Council. Today, the Barabba farmer has retired to Adelaide. Chairman of the District Council of Blyth-Snowtown was Graeme Chapman, a farmer, who has now retired to Victor Harbor.

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The Balaklava & Dalkey Agricultural Show Society Congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on reaching a significant milestone and thank them for their support during this time

Balaklava Mill Court Homes Congratulations to Wakefield Regional Council on their achievements during their first decade •High quality residential aged care • Ageing in place •15 independent living units

Phone: 8862 1576

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Ray, Bev, Cherie and staff congratulate Wakefield Regional Council for 10 successful years driving the community

Happy 10th Birthday Wakefield Regional Council from Balaklava Primary School

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Congratulations to Wakefield Regional Council for 10 years of welding the community together. Well, done, keep up the good work Agents for: • Air Liquide Gasses • Lincoln Electric welders and equipment

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The Plains Producer, Wednesday August 15, 2007

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Why they amalgamated Merging of local councils started in June 1995 when a ministerial advisory group appointed by the State government recommended the number of councils be reduced from 118 to 34.

Despite the objections of locals and politicians, legislation was adopted to realign local government boundaries and reduce councils to be more “responsive, flexible, professional and accountable”.

Interestingly, it was mooted Blyth-

Snowtown District Council should merge with Burra Burra, Clare, Eudunda, Robertstown, Saddleworth and Auburn, and parts of Spalding to form a single council of 750,000 hectares.

However, Blyth-Snowtown District Council was dissatisfied with the proposal and dug its heels in, stating it was only prepared to amalgamate with District Council of Wakefield Plains.

After intensive investigations by an

amalgamation working group, it was recommended the new council be named Wakefield Regional Council and a series of public meetings commenced.

The proposed amalgamated council would comprise 3,435 square kilometres with a population of 6,907 and a road network of 2,660 kilometres.

After more meetings and support of ratepayers, Wakefield Regional Council was born on July 1, 1997.

Plenty happening back in 1997 Veteran footballer and APFL coach, Ashley Arbon, is appointed Balaklava Football Club A-grade coach, following Brent Kent’s transfer to Brisbane.

Ashley and his wife Lyn run Balaklava Fruit Bowl.

•Clare home-maker, Patricia Jacka, is

Wakefield Plains Economic Development Board pushes for an upgrade of the road south of Balaklava

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elected first mayor of the new Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, following amalgamation of Clare, Riverton and Saddleworth and Auburn council.

•Mallala Council’s sudden decision to explore amalgamation with Kapunda-Light and Gawler Councils is criticised by Dublin ward candidate, Peter Wibberly, saying there was no consultation.

•Wakefield Plains Economic Development Board pushes for an upgrade of the Adelaide Road, south of Balaklava to cater for the growing influx of industry such as Gilmac, San Remo and the proposed Arisa straw pulp mill.

•The State Government is demanding “more information” before giving the green light to a proposed landfill depot at Inkerman.

•Brinkworth farmer, Kevin Jaeschke is named SA Farmer of the Year for grain farming and work with a variety of off-farm activities.

•The proposed $6 million Adelaide Plains saleyard complex at Dublin has suf-

fered a setback following an appeal by two nearby residents. With a holding capacity of 60,000 sheep, 4,000 cattle and 3,000 pigs, the new facility will replace the 80-year-old Gepps Cross yards.

•Blyth Meat Store closes its doors, ending a 30 year family business.

Owner Dave Humphrys attributes introduction of new meat hygiene standards and lack of local patronage with locals preferring to shop in nearby Clare, as the reason behind the closure.

Meanwhile, Trevor and Wendy Ryde will also auction their supermarket and aquarium shop after 12 years of business.

•Hamley Bridge wins the A-grade Adelaide Plains Basketball premiership for the fifth consecutive year.

•Balaklava gets its first roundabout at the intersections of Edith and Short terraces and Charles and Francis streets.

Wakefield Plains Council works manger, Ken Roberts, said it was designed to cut down speed and increase safety with motorists “just having to give way to their right”.

•June 12, 1997, signalled the end of an era for District Council of Saddleworth and Auburn who held its final meeting before amalgamating with Riverton and Clare to form Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.

ASHLEY Arbon was appointed Balaklava A grade football coach.

Congratulations to Wakefield Regional Council on reaching a significant milestone. We look forward to working closely together in the eradication of all pests and weeds in our region •Domestic & Commercial pest control •General and rural weed control

Congratulations on your 10th anniversary. We look forward to a long and rewarding association

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The Balaklava High School community wish to congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on 10 years of achievement for our district and thank Council for its considerable support in the education of our region’s young citizens

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MEET THE STAFF Ten years ago, newly-appointed deputy chief executive officer, Steve Jonas, said he was looking forward to taking a “team approach” in the running of Wakefield Regional Council.

Mr Jonas, who grew up in Adelaide, began his career with the City Treasurer’s office where he worked for 12 years. He was appointed deputy CEO of District Council of Elliston in 1988 and moved to Wakefield Plains Council as deputy CEO in 1990 before being appointed CEO in 1994.

The new, amalgamated council management team in 1997 comprised Philip Barry (CEO) Mr Jonas (deputy CEO), Richard Michael (finance manager), Ken Roberts and Chris Fels (work managers).

Your council today Janine Hinton, community development officer

Steve Jonas, corporate services manager David Hassett, infrastructure services manager

Elca McCarthy, environmental services manager

... AND IN 1997 – Wakefield Regional Council met for the first time on July 3, 1997. It comprised: Mayor James Maitland, Joan Kennett and David Lamond (eastern ward), Barry Nottle and Ken Parrish (western), Don Dale and Lyn Beaumont-Clark (southern), Darryl Ottens and Barbara Turner (northern), and Avon Hudson, Dean Hill and Maurice Tiller (central). sales - Service - Installations

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Congratulations to the Wakefield Regional Council on their 10th Anniversary Thanking you for your support in the growth of Balco

Wakefield Regional Council held its first meeting as a newlyelected council on November 22 last year, after council elections were held earlier that month.

Councillors are elected for four year terms.Mayor James Maitland (seated middle) is pictured with first-time councillors (front, from left) Rodney Reid, John Wood, Kelly Bickle and Ted Beare.

Standing behind are re-elected councillors David Lamond, Avon Hudson, Don Dale, Barry Nottle (deputy mayor), Scott Kelly, Darryl Ottens and Maurice Tiller.

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Congratulations to WRC on 10 years of service to our community Agents for: • Boral • Tudor • Austral • PGH • C&M •Outback sleepers •Custom Stone

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Management and staff of ANZ Balaklava are pleased to acknowledge the 10th anniversary of the formation of Wakefield Regional Council.

“ANZ & WRC working together as an investment in our region’s future”

Management & staff congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on its first 10 years of successful service to our community.

As a voice for ratepayers, we at the Producer have high hopes of working in close association with council to promote and develop healthy growth throughout our region for many more decades to come Phone: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email: producer@rbe.net.au

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Encouraging and supporting business

ENTERPRISE n RIGHT: Primo Quality Meats, Port Wakefield. n BELOW: Bowmans Intermodal, showing Balco hay storgage.

n ABOVE: Gilmac Balaklava, with the San Remo silos in the background. n RIGHT: Poultry farms are increasing throughout the region.

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The “Real” Local Real Estate Agent 2o Walsh St, Balaklava $148,000

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Ideal family home at an affordable price.

Very affordable 3 bedroom timber framed home situated in a nice quiet street of Balaklava. The great sized kitchen has ample cupboard space and the polished floorboards certainly enhance the room. All bedrooms are a good size and the functional bathroom is conveniently located to all the bedrooms. A full length back veranda provides a good entertaining area overlooking the easy care well maintained garden and lawn area. Features of the home include reverse cycle air conditioning, polished floorboards and a great sized block with ample room. Just move in there is nothing to do. If you are looking at an investment property this would suit.

If you’re looking for a 3 b/room home in a great location that is low maintenance then this property is the one for you. This great value home is packed with the following benefits, all the bedrooms have carpets, a new kitchen with dishwasher, ample cupboard space and new appliances, separate lounge and dining area and the recently renovated bathroom enhance the home. Other features include split system air cond., rain water to the kitchen and a comfortable sized block. Outbuildings consist of a car garage and garden shed which are all surrounded by easy care established gardens and lawns. This is an ideal home for the family or investor, and should be inspected now.

This 3 bedroom brick veneer home is situated in a quiet, no through road and would provide a family with comfort and room throughout the family and living area. The large semi modern kitchen has ample cupboard and bench space and a built in dishwasher. The adjoining eating area also enjoys ample space. The large lounge has carpet throughout with refrigerated air conditioning and space heating. The bedrooms all have built in robes and carpet throughout. The wet areas are all fully tiled and are in good condition. A double carport is attached to the side of the home and outbuildings consist of a single car garage and fowl run. Features of the home include air conditioning, aluminum windows, rainwater storage and ample room to move on the block. Great opportunity don’t miss out.

Wattle Ridge vacant allotments from $47,950

Balaklava rural property $240,000

9 Roberts Ave, Balaklava $185,000

This home has been tremendously well kept and presents perfectly with outstanding shedding. The brick home has a semi modern kitchen and dining area with as new floor coverings and comfortable sized lounge room with conveniences. A fully tiled bathroom has the added feature of separate shower and bath. Other features are built in robes in two of the bedrooms, easy care a/windows, r/c a/c and full length verandah. The home is set in an established well maintained garden and has the bonus of a c/port and garage attached to the side of the home. Outbuildings include a tremendous 70’x 40’x 15’ steel framed shed with full concrete floor and power connected and also a 96’ x 30’ x 13’6” O/F shed.

This appealing 3 b/m home set in a sought after location has got it all! The dine in kitchen has an as new stove with easy care h/ plates & ample bench & cupbrd space overlooking a sun room at the rear of the home. The beautifully renovated bathroom has two convenient entrances close to the bedrooms as well as the laundry. All of the bedrooms are carpeted throughout & have ceiling fans. Other features include ducted r/c a/c, polished boards in the sunroom & easy care vinyl in the kitchen. The yard is extremely well presented with estab. gardens & lawns as well as a large paved entertaining area, full length c/port, car garage & garden shed. The exterior has also been recently resealed & painted to give it a fresh, new look. This great value, immaculately presented home should be inspected today

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Balaklava 2007

Town at the hub – Wakefield Regional Council

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Proud to be part of a decade of achievement Churches of Christ Life Care has proudly been part of the mid north

quality lifestyle for retirees who are enjoying the independence

community for many years.

it offers in a vibrant town with excellent services.

In response to changing lifestyle needs and desires, Life Care built

Life Care congratulates the Wakefield Regional Council on its

Hayfield Plains residential development in Balaklava as a new dimension in retirement living in the region.

achievements over the past decade and its major contribution to

It worked closely with the Wakefield Regional Council in developing the Diekman Terrace site, and in planning and construction of the outstanding homes and community centre at Hayfield Plains.

the social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being of our region.

Homes are still available at Hayfield Plains, and the welcome mat is out for inspections of a development that has set a new standard

Hayfield Plains is an award-winning development, and it is a

in retirement living.

showcase of the strong partnership between Life Care, Wakefield

For more information, call David Cook, Ray White Real Estate,

Regional Council and the community. Hayfield Plains is providing a

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Celebrating In the 10 years since its inception, Wakefield Regional Council has accomplished a remarkable and impressive list of achievements and capital works, including:

SNOWTOWN – painting the Fed shed.

BALAKLAVA – Hayfield Plains retirement village is attracting more residents.

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Working for the community Balaklava •Establishment of helipad at Balaklava Hospital.

•Support of Hayfield Plains retirement village, the first retirement village in council’s area.

•Support of Wattle Ridge residential estate.

•Construction of a new civic centre. incorporating council offices and community function rooms.

•Construction of a new information bay.

•Attracting our community housing homes.

•Construction of the Federation wall.

•Improvements to Balaklava public swimming pool.

•Improvement of parklands over three stages.

•Four cabins at Balaklava Caravan Park.

•Progression of the third residential stage of Moody Estate on Christopher Street.

•New Apex Park playground.

•Roundabout at Silent Cop intersection.

•Paving of Wallace street footpath (part).

•New sports clubrooms at Ralli Park.

•Major upgrades to Balaklava Town Hall as a multi-functional facility.

Blyth •Working with developers of Benbournie Estate and funding power and water costs.

•Repairing effluent lagoons leading to selling recycled water to an adjoining olive grower.

•Improvements to town hall including kitchen, ablution bar/servery upgrades, salt damp treatment and provision of disabled toilets.

•Facilitation of community stormwater harvesting facility.

•Leasing of former council works depot to private enterprise for improved use.

Bowmans •Facilitation of key economic develop-

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ments linked to national railway line with hay exporters, Balco Australia, owners of strategic grain storage facility, ABB and joint operators of South Australia’s first regional intermodal facility, Patrick Portlink and Balco.

Brinkworth •Town hall upgrades including repair and posing of floor, repairs to guttering, new stage curtains and hot water service, upgrading of toilet and kitchen, repairs to termite damage and installation of termite stations.

•New linear park project.

Everard •Everard landfill, recognised by EPA as one of the best managed landfills in rural South Australia.

Hamley Bridge •Sealed town car park.

•Funding to improve public swimming pool.

•Provision of plans for an effluent treatment plant to allow community organisations to reuse recycled water.

Owen •Cemetery shelter.

•Funding to improve public swimming pool.

•Development of reserves such as Silky Pratt Park.

•Upgrading of town hall toilets.

•Improving Owen wetlands.

Port Wakefield •Development of the Korreng Court/Catherine Street residential land division.

•Rivergum visitor information centre.

•Dredging of Port Wakefield channel and construction of a new boat ramp.

•Upgrading of Port Wakefield Caravan Park.

•Support of Primo abattoirs.

•Provision of a community wastewater management system treatment plant.

•Construction of a new sporting and community centre.

•Leasing of former works depot for improved use.

Snowtown •Facilitation with proposed wind farm developers.

•Creation of community meetings room and expansion of the CFS station at former council office.

•Hall upgrades including repairs to floor, walls, painting, new curtains and salt damp treatment along with Fed shed upgrade.

•Work on East Terrace stormwater drainage to allow run-off into community water harvesting catchment dam.

LOCHIEL •Various roadworks.

•Town hall and recreation ground improvements.

REGIONAL •Australia Day South Australian Citizen of the Year being awarded to Dr Harold Lane.

•Australia Day South Australian Community Event of the Year being awarded to Lee Kernaghan concert.

•Strengthening of regional development relationship with Yorke Regional Development Board and State government, including hosting educational and promotional events.

•Creation of Adelaide Plains VET Student of the Year award and Adelaide Plains Cup Festival along with other major sponsorships of annual events such as the Balaklava Eisteddfod.

•Improvement of sport and recreational facilities through grants.

•Financial support to area management committees.

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Congratulations to Wakefield Regional Council on 10 years of great support and service

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ocals learned in March, 1997 that 36-year-old, Philip Barry, had been appointed chief executive officer of the new Wakefield Regional Council.

Extensions to the Balaklava office were announced along with the affirmation a branch office at Snowtown would be maintained.

The amalgamated council, to operate from July 1, with a population of 6,907, would comprise five wards with 11 councillors and a mayor.

Phil, who was fresh-faced chief executive officer of Blyth-Snowtown Council for the previous four years, pointed to a myriad of “positives” about the merger.

“There are many good reasons to be optimistic about the future of the Wakefield Regional Council area,” he said.

His journey to the CEO’s chair started as a youngster in Victor Harbor. Phil worked in State Bank branches around South Australia for seven years before working in local government at Port Elliot/Goolwa council as a clerical officer.

Throughout this time, Phil started to focus on his future and, keen to better himself, studied accounting and local government administration.

He later took up an administration position with Blyth-Snowtown Council before being promoted to deputy CEO. He became CEO in March 1993.

Back in 1997, Phil, his wife Helen and their 20-month-old daughter, Vanessa, lived in Blyth and were actively involved in local sporting and social interests.

Looking to the future, Phil told The Plains Producer the amalgamation would form a prime area north of Adelaide with excellent development opportunities.

He reassured there would be no staffing cuts when the new council began operating from its main office in Balaklava.

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Meet the man in the driver’s seat

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Council CEO Phil Barry at home with wife Helen and daughter Vanessa.

“Growing and sustaining population must be integrated with commercial and industrial development,” he said in 1997.

Few would know Phil Barry’s career could easily have taken a very different turn.

Phil’s father, who was chief executive officer to Victor Harbor Council, also bred, trained and drove trotters.

For as long as Phil can remember, he was also mucking around with horses.

He was just 15 when he drove in his first race, resulting in stewards having a “quiet word” in his ear after an on-track “indiscretion” with legendary trainer Ross Sugars, who

objected to having a horse snorting down his neck. Young Phil, the inexperienced reinsman, soon learnt he had to keep a tighter rein on his horse. He went on to drive for his father for the next nine years, notching up his share of winners.

In his last two drives he even scored a double - last in both races! His days involved with harness racing are firmly etched into his memory and he still holds a great love of horses through all codes of racing.

“Maybe the hard knocks on the track – and in the driver’s room – groomed me for local government,” he laughed.

When he wasn’t chasing horses’ tails around the trotting track, young Phil Barry was a talented footballer and tennis player.

Today, the 46-year-old continues to play competitive tennis and is keenly interested in a variety of sport.

In fact, he likens the lessons he learned from sport to life. “You only get out what you’re prepared to put in and the same goes for any country community.”

Looking back over the long list of accomplishments over the last decade, Phil is quick to pass any limelight to his staff, council members and their families, stressing any success is a team effort.

But success doesn’t often come easily and Phil said council frequently faced challenging barriers and constraints.

“Mainly due to our low regional profile and low rate revenue base in comparison to other councils,” he said.

“These sort of achievements can only occur with a good working relationship between staff, volunteers, various committees, council members and our mayor .”

Working in local government can often place families of council members or staff under extra pressure, said Phil “It is amazing how many people in the street will question Helen about council operations and expect an answer!”

Phil rates his wife, Helen, and daughter, Vanessa, as his most loyal and valued supporters. He said the women in his life made considerable compromise and sacrifice due to his high public profile and commitment to attend numerous after-hours meetings.

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Prop: Terry Corcoran

Terry & staff congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on a successful first 10 years. Best wishes for a smooth road ahead in all future developments Railway Terrace, Balaklava

PHone: 8862 2066

IT Vision congratulates the Wakefield Regional Council on it’s 10 year anniversary and thanks the staff for their continual support of our company. We look forward to continuing our long term relationship.

Steven Griffiths MP JP Member for Goyder

Congratulates the Wakefield Regional Council on their 10 Year anniversary.

Phone: 8832 2455 Email: goyder@parliament.sa.gov.au

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Our key software suite, SynergySoft, encompasses Financial, Propertybased, Corporate and GIS software with some innovative applications that give Councils a real business advantage.

SynergySoft is functionally rich and yet exceptional value for money, and our support and service is excellent – a fact that is backed-up by independent surveys showing that we met, exceeded or far exceeded the expectations of 96% of our customers.

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The Plains Producer, Wednesday August 15, 2007

Celebrating

10 years

THE TEAM

n IN trailer – Rear (from left) Kerry Michalanney, Glen Munzer, Jeff Donhardt, John Kamouzis, Mick Hillard, Trent Semler, Ian McMillan, Don Pocock, Shane Pike, Grant Willmer. Front: Leon Elix, Brian Masters, Peter Coult, Rodney Jones, Rodney Bourke. Between trailer and cab: Jason Talbot, Mark Kotz, Mick Petherick, Neil Donnelly. Front: Gary Elix, Graham East, Peter Strawbridge, Tim Pfitzner, John Good, Trevor Brown, Steve Semler, Brenton Smith, Ian Hillard and Kevin Julyan. ABSENT: Peter Yeates, Greg Young.

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Infrastructure

Monumental Works

Congratulations to Wakefield Regional Council on its first 10 years of monumental achievements.

Thank you for your on-going support Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava

A direction to identify and classify council’s roads has been adopted, with a strategy to seal class 1 roads, being the primary routes within council’s total road network of 2,639 kilometres.

A total of 64 kilometres of category one roads were sealed over an eight year period.

•The adoption of road construction specifications, together with a roadside vegetation management plan provide staff with a policy and guidelines to works to be undertaken.

•The introduction of programmed parks and gardens teams in July 2005.

•The ongoing installation of regulatory signage throughout the region.

Port Wakefield Community Management Committee Congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on the 10th anniversary of its formation.

Thanks to council staff for their on-going support and assistance

Phone: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014

Congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on 10 years of service to the region.

Thank you for your support during this time

•Introduction of a uniform kerbside domestic refuse pick up service from towns within council.

• Implementation of an electronic road register and asset database.

•The ongoing compilation and consolidation of council’s cemetery records onto a database and provision of shade shelters at council’s major cemeteries.

•Major private works that incorporated projects for private enterprise and government departments. These include overtaking lanes on Highway One and Kadina Road, preparation site works for intensive farming developments and industry.

Returns, as a form of non-rate revenue,

Wakefield

Hotel Natasha, Rick & Staff congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on its first 10 years of serving our community Thursday Night Specials: • Steak $9.50 •Schnitzel - beef or chicken $7.50

Waste Collexions provider of waste removed service to Wakefield Regional Council

The traders congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on its first 10 years. We look forward to working together to develop Balaklava in the future

enhanced council’s equipment and various projects.

•The purchase of land adjacent to the Everard Waste Depot as a future integrated waste precinct.

•Dredging works and b oat ramp upgrade at Port Wakefield wharf.

•Bridge work and upgrades River Wakefield (North of Bowmans) and Kybunga Cemetery.

•The development of Moody Estate (stage three) for residential housing.

•Assist development Balaklava Foodland car park for public use (24/7).

•Upgrade annually many kilometres of rural and town roads.

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Ph: 8867 1016

The Board, Directors and Staff of

Balaklava Hospital & Ira Parker Nursing Home

AMALGAMATION

They’re building a better future

Factory / Sales

D.R. COOK

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Well done to WRC on your 10th anniversary.

Best wishes for all your future plans and projects. Don’t waste a moment

Suppliers of fuel & lubricants to Wakefield Regional Council

Congratulations to WRC on 10 successful years

Balaklava Golf Club Management & members of Balaklava Golf Club congratulate Wakefield Regional Council on its first successful decade. You’re always an the ball so let’s hope you’ve still got a fair way to go!

Time on your hands

Wednesday?

Come along for a social hit 12 noon sharp

The Plains Producer, Wednesday August 15, 2007

www.plainsproducer.com.au

Celebrating

10 years

COUNCIL STAFF Chief Executive Officer Phil Barry Community Development Officer Janine Hinton Economic Development Officer (contract) Yorke Regional Development Board Bridget Sara Executive Assistant Tammy Nicholls Risk Management Officer Brian Shields Clerical Officer Clare Haynes Balaklava Caravan Park Caretaker Karen Pfeiffer Infrastructure Services Manager David Hassett Works Administration Officer Mike Rankine Works Services Officer Glen Growden Works Projects Officer Jasmine Maxwell Technical Services Co-ordinator Stuart Roberts Works Co-ordinator Steve Semler Team Leaders Peter Coult, Ian Hillard, Kevin Julyan, Pete Strawbridge Field Staff Trevor Brown, Rodney Burke, Neil Donnelly, Jeff Donhardt, Graham East, Gary Elix, Leon Elix, John Good, Mick Hillard, Rodney Jones, John Kamouzis, Mark Kotz, Brian Masters, Ian McMillan, Kerry Michalanney, Glen Munzer, Mick Petherick, Tim Pfitzner, Shane Pike, Don Pocock, Trent Semler, Brenton Smith, Jason Talbot, Grant Willmer, Darren Woodroofe, Peter Yeates, Greg Young

Waste Transfer Stations Richard Fritz, Kevin Gould, Samantha Gutteridge, Alf McGuirk, Sharon Ritchie Corporate Services Manager Steve Jonas Accountant Jillian Wood Clerical Officer Marcelle Page Creditors Officer Lorraine Mills Payroll & Finance Officer Liza Fuller Rates Officer Pamela Lutt Receptionist/Records Management Officer Monique Callery Records Management Officer Carol Jansen Office cleaner Jacquie Pennycuick Community Library Esma Krieg, Heather Robinson, Narelle Roberts Environmental Services Manager Elca McCarthy Cadet Building Officer James Rundle Dog Management/Fire Prevention/General Inspectorial Officer Steve Woolley Cadet Environmental Health Officer Nicole Argent Planning Support Officer Dustin Guthberg Public Toilets Richard Fritz, Angela Pearse, Karen Pfeiffer, Shirley Talbot, Deane Thomas, Sandra Yeates

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AMALGAMATION o CONTACT COUNCIL

Your team at the Civic Centre

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o Wakefield Regional Council covers an area of 343,500 hectares, with the following townships: Avon, Balaklava, Blyth, Bowmans, Brinkworth, Halbury, Hamley Bridge, Hoyleton, Kybunga, Lakeview, Lochiel, Owen, Pinery, Port Wakefield, Snowtown and Whitwarta.

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o Council meetings are held in the Wakefield Regional Council Civic Centre, Scotland Place, Balaklava, from 6.30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Next meeting: Wednesday, August 22.

MEET THE STAFF

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HERE’s just some of the Wakefield Regional Council staff who assist residents and businesses.

1- Bridget Sara, 2 - (from left) Liza Fuller, Pamela Lutt, Carol Jansen, Jillian Wood. 3 - Tammy Nicholls 4 - Stuart Roberts, Jasmine Maxwell, Mike Rankine, Glen Growden. 5 - Dustin Guthberg, James Rundle, Nicole Argent. 6 - Marcelle Page. 7 - Lorraine Mills.

8 - Steve Woolley, Brian Shields. 9 - Clare Haynes.

10 - Monique Callery.

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o Economic Development Committee meetings start at 7pm on the third Tuesday of each month, excluding January and December.

Next meeting: Tuesday, August 21.

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o Wakefield Regional Council Scotland Place, Balaklava SA 5461 P: 08 8862 0800 / 1300 762 500 F: 08 8862 1115 E: admin@wakefieldrc.sa.gov. au W: www.wakefieldrc. sa.gov.au

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A member of Sturt Area Consultative Committee

Congratulations to Wakefield Regional Council Helping to Build Successful Communities and Successful Businesses through: • Regional Partnerships Funding • Small Business Field Officer Program

Phone: 8562 2511

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Best wishes to Wakefield Regional Council on your 10th anniversary of 7 service to the Adelaide Plains.

Good luck for the future.

The signs are good!

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Suppliers of computer systems and maintenance to Wakefield Regional Council

Congratulations to WRC on your first successful 10 years. We look forward to a close working association in smoothing all future technological pathways to success