Hon Iain Evans MP

The Federal Government released on the 12th October 2009 the 'Adelaide Rail Freight Movements Study Discussion Paper'.

 

This study sets out five options for the freight line and they seek community feedback on these five options and other issues the community think should be considered as part of the more detailed study to follow this discussion paper.

 

A copy of the discussion paper is available below.

Adelaide Rail Freight Movements Study Discussion Paper

The Department of Environment and Heritage has released the final version of the Southern Foothills Fire Management Plan. The plan will remain current for ten years. A copy of the plan can be found at www.dehfire.sa.gov.au

The Blackwood Soldiers Project is a local military history project aimed at producing a book with a page dedicated to each sailor, soilder or nurse that served in the First World Ware and lived in Blackwood, Coromandel Valley, Cheery Gardens, Eden Hills, Belair or Upper Sturt SA before or after the War.

 

The project has so far identified over 250 service personnel and has made contact with a number of relatives who have been able to provide biographical information and photographs.

 

We would love to hear from anyone who has any information about any service personnel from the district whether or not their names are on various memorials in the area.

 

Contact Ian Smith (08) 8278 5657 or blackwoodsoildersproject@hotmail.com

 

In September 2007 the City of Mitcham undertook a study for the development of a Traffic Management Plan for Glenalta. Please have a read and if you wish to respond we would love to hear your feedback.  Please click here to make comments.

Glenalta Traffic Management Plan

The Rail Freight Task Force (RFTF) is a community committee comprising Elected Members of the City of Mitcham and community representatives. The report has been funded and assisted by the Mitcham Council and aims to provide an alternative perspective on rail freight through the Adelaide area.

Please have a read and if you wish to respond to the report please click here to give your feedback.

Rail Freight Task Force - Final Report
Rail Freight Bypass Study Press Release

On the 23^rd October 2007 Mitcham Council approved for public consultation a draft Development Plan amendment for Craigburn Farm. There has been an important change to the proposal.

 

 

This document shows the land in question (between Watts Terrace and Grande Boulevard, adjacent to Coromandel Parade) to be zoned Local Shopping not Neighbourhood Shopping.  If this was approved it would accommodate a maximum retail floor space of 1000 square metre with access from Watts Terrace only adjacent to Coromandel Parade).

I understand many residents oppose any shopping centre (local or otherwise) at this site and this has been made clear to Council.

There is a formal consultation period where residents can make written submissions and there is also a public meeting – see overleaf for details.

Many people have suggested the site be open space or retirement units for the mature aged or residential. The consultation period is the opportunity for residents to put forward such views.

I would be interested in receiving your comments. If you wish to give your feedback on these changes please click here.

Draft Craigburn Farm Planning Amendment Report

The City of Mitcham has put together a review of road safety improvement options for Grevillea. Please refer to this report which details the findings of the review and provides a summary of the options for improvements to be considered by Council.

Grevillea Way Council Minutes

This Road Management Plan (RMP) provides an overall view of the operational and safety
issues, including recommendations of traffic management improvements, on the following
sections of road: -
1. Main Road, between Belair and Blackwood
2. Shepherds Hill Road, between Blackwood and Seymour Street

Belair Blackwood Road Management Plan

Over the past 12 months Council, in consultation with the community, has been developing the 2008-20012 draft Strategic Plan. Council is now seeking feedback from all residents, comunity groups, businesses and stakeholders on how they would like to see Mitcham develop over the next four years. Feedback on the Strategic Plan can be provided by 5pm on Friday 21 March by completing an online feedback form on Council's website, by sending written feedback to strategicplan@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au or posted to the City of Mitcham, PO Box 21, Mitcham Shopping Centre, torrens Park SA 5062.

Mitcham Council Draft Strategic plan 2008-2012