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Applications now open for public space projects
From the coast to the Flinders Ranges, and Mt Gambier to Streaky Bay, neighbourhood open spaces are being revitalised through a fund dedicated to improving local public amenities.
In the past two years, 64 projects have been funded through the Open Spaces and Places for People grant program, reaching a combined State Government, council and additional contribution total of $124.7 million.
The 2021/22 grant round opens today (July 1), with the Marshall Liberal Government setting aside a further $14.7 million for job creating and environmentally friendly projects.
“This fund has enabled projects like the Wigley Reserve Playspace at Glenelg, the Prospect Gardens / Narnu Wirra Redevelopment project and the Quorn Bush Tucker Walk get underway – improving community spaces for residents right across South Australia,” Minister for Planning and Local Government Vickie Chapman said.
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Have ‘YourSAy’ on council transparency website
South Australians are being given the chance to help design a new website aimed at increasing transparency in local councils.
Minister for Planning and Local Government Vickie Chapman said the ‘Councils in Focus’ website will be a snapshot of local government, providing the public with useful, consistent information about all 68 South Australian councils, such as how they spend rate-payers’ money.
“This is about giving people more information about how their council works,” Minister Chapman said.
“Councils do a lot more than emptying your bins– they provide a wide range of services that most of us take for granted.
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Sturt River Linear Park Trail officially opens
A $3.5 million trail that showcases Coromandel Valley is now complete and ready for walkers, runners, cyclists and tourists to enjoy.
The path links existing tracks to create a continuous two-kilometre trail from the Institute Building on Main Road to Frank Smith Park at Coromandel Valley.
Minister for Planning and Local Government Vickie Chapman says this represents more than 10 years of work, with the State Government tipping more than $2 million into the project.
“The Marshall Liberal Government is committed to investing in improved access to quality public open space, by supporting projects such as this one, through grant programs within the Planning and Development Fund,” Minister Chapman said.