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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Aim ......................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Objectives ............................................................................................................... 3

2 Methodology .................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Local Public Notice ................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Community Perception Survey ................................................................................ 5

2.3 Shire Have Your Say .............................................................................................. 5

2.4 Open House Exhibitions ......................................................................................... 5

2.5 Market Stall at the Kununurra Markets .................................................................... 5

2.6 Social Media ........................................................................................................... 6

3 Findings ......................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Priorities .................................................................................................................. 7

3.2 Existing Actions ...................................................................................................... 7

3.3 New Ideas and Suggestions ................................................................................... 8

3.4 Process Review and Future Improvements ............................................................. 8

4 Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 9

4.1 Appendix A – Community Comment on existing actions ......................................... 9

4.2 Appendix B – Community ideas and suggestions for inclusion ................................ 9

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1 INTRODUCTION

This report outlines the processes and findings of the community engagement undertaken to inform the update of the Shire Corporate Business Plan 2019-2022.

1.1 Aim

Gain input from community members, Council, staff and partners to determine the content of the updated 2019 Corporate Business Plan.

1.2 Objectives

Present the main Draft Corporate Business Plan to stakeholders and community.

Test and confirm draft priorities, projects and actions.

Generate ideas and suggestions for content, actions and partnerships.

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2 METHODOLOGY

The following methodologies were used during the community engagement process to gain input from Council, staff, community members, stakeholders and partners in the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley.

Engagement methods selected for the refinement of the draft Corporate Business Plan were based on IAP2 Australasia:

Method Description Purpose

Advertising - Local public notice

Advertisements paid for in print, broadcast or online mediums. Can be used to promote projects, engagement activities or to meet legal obligations.

Inform

Legal compliance

Raise public awareness

Generate support for action

Submissions Formal written submissions which must be made in line with government regulations.

Legal compliance,

Understand reactions, implications consequences of proposition

Survey A series of questions provided to the community Need to understand community better


Generate alternatives, new ideas and opinions

Open House - Kununurra Library, Wyndham Chambers

Public information sessions incorporating a series of displays or stations staffed by technical experts, engagement professionals or project team. More informal than public meetings. Can incorporate presentations, tours and interactive displays.

Inform


Generate alternatives, new ideas and opinions

Relationship development

Identify a problem or opportunity to address

Pubic Displays – Market stall, Kununurra Library, Wyndham Chambers

Staffed or unstaffed displays of information, options, drafts of financial decisions which are made available in a public place.

Inform

Legal compliance

Raise public awareness



Website Can include dedicated websites for an engagement project, a central hub for all of an organisation’s engagement activities, or a specific page on the organisation’s website. Vary widely from being static websites to highly interactive where the community can comment or upload their own content.

Inform


Behaviour change

2.1 Local public notice

A media request was raised to invite community comment on the draft Corporate Business Plan on the 24/05/19 to cover the four week period of 29/05/2019 – 26/06/2019. The request was for advertisements in the Kimberley Echo, Wyndham Bastion News Letter, Shire Facebook page, Shire Community Contact Email List and Shire electronic newsletter.

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A second media request was made for local public notice of Open House exhibitions to be held in Kununurra and Wyndham. The request was for advertisements in the Kimberley Echo, Wyndham Bastion News Letter, Shire Facebook page, Shire Community Contact Email List and Shire electronic newsletter.

2.2 Community Perception Survey

The Shire undertook a community perceptions survey in March 2019. The feedback report findings were referenced and considered in the development of the draft Corporate Business Plan.

2.3 Shire Have Your Say

An online consultation page was established on the Shire’s dedicated engagement hub called Have Your Say to gather community thoughts and ideas https://www.swek.wa.gov.au/consultations/general/draft-corporate-business-plan.

2.4 Open House exhibitions

Shire held an open house drop in exhibition of the draft Corporate Business Plan in Kununurra and Wyndham.

The exhibitions were held in the Kununurra Library on Thursday 13 June and Wyndham Council Offices on Friday 14 June.

The exhibitions were staffed between 12pm and 3pm to assist with participation and to answer questions.

The actions from the Draft Plan were presented and the public were invited to participate in a sticky dot exercise to indicate their like/dislike of individual actions in the draft plan and to provide additional comment on project and actions

The exhibitions were then left in place for public viewing and to add further comments until the close of the consultation period.

2.5 Market Stall at the Kununurra Markets

The CBP Community Engagement Team attended the Kununurra Markets between 7.30am and 12pm.

The Shire had a stall providing a summary of significant projects highlighted in the Corporate & Business Plan over the next four years.

Councillors were also invited to attend the stall and talk with the electorate about future improvement projects. Councillor Petherick attended the stall for two hours and assisted with community enquiries.

The community were encouraged to provide comment using a simple feedback form which asked:

How can we make the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley a better place to live?

Do you have an idea that would help our community and make our Shire an even better place to live?

The CBP Community Engagement Team also took the opportunity to raise community awareness of other services offered by the Shire including Mosquito management and awareness and community safety.

https://www.swek.wa.gov.au/consultations/general/draft-corporate-business-plan

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The Shire market stall included the Shire’s ‘Fight the Bite’ program and handed out information about the hazards of mosquitos and free repellent.

The Stall also gave away road safety bin stickers to the community to raise awareness of other road users.

The market stall was well attended by the community and a number of visitors. The process captured fifteen comments from the public linked to the Corporate Business Plan as well as positive feedback from visitors.

2.6 Social media

The Shire promoted and raised awareness on the review of the Corporate Business Plan through Social media platforms including Facebook.

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3 FINDINGS

3.1 Priorities

Responses to the 2019 community perceptions survey provided 5 high priority areas the community would like to see the Shire address. These were:

1. Safety and security greater action to address graffiti, vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

2. Services and facilities for youth to help alleviate concerns with boredom and anti-social behaviour.

3. Economic development including attracting investment, supporting local business, improving airport services, growing tourism and improving the overall appearance of town centres.

4. Improved infrastructure including road surfaces, drainage, lighting and streetscapes, and more connectivity of footpaths, cycleways and trails.

5. Value for money from Shire rates ratepayers requesting rate reductions or limits to rate increases.

3.2 Existing Actions

The community provided comment on 70 of the 85 existing actions contained in the Draft Corporate Business Plan. The comments received from the community are listed in Appendix A.

Responses and feedback on existing actions were grouped into three categories:

Like/Priority – Actions that the respondent like or feels is a priority.

Needs Refinement – Actions that the respondent feel are addressing the right area but need to be refined or changed to address priority issues.

Dislike/not a priority – Actions that the respondent disagrees with or feels is not a priority and so should not be a focus of the Shire.

Summary of responses Like/Priority Needs Refinement Dislike/ not a priority

Responses to actions 124 69 19

TOP 10 ACTIONS THAT RECEIVED THE GREATEST LIKES

ID SCP Action Title Responses:

Like / priority

237 3.1.1 EKRA - Extend the length for the runway to accommodate larger aircraft 7

1 4.2.1 Undertake community perceptions survey 6

348 1.1.4 Empowered Youth Leadership and Development Program for young people 5

230 3.1.3 Advocate for improved Information & Communications Technology within the Shire 4

277 2.3.4 Create new footpaths and cycleways within the towns of Kununurra and Wyndham 4

372 1.2.3 Deliver a Community Grants Scheme 4

395 2.3.4 Create new Shire trails as outlined in Trails Master Plan 4

399 2.3.1 Maintain a Shire Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 4

401 2.3.1 Develop an expandable CCTV system to assist with crime detection and prevention 4

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405 2.3.1 Reduce the likelihood of alcohol related harm 4

3.3 New ideas and Suggestions

There were 21 community ideas and suggestions put forward. These have been captured and presented in Appendix B.

3.4 Process review and future Improvements

The engagement process received limited feedback from stakeholder agencies operating within Kununurra. It was felt that to better engage with the stakeholder agencies an individual consultation could be undertaken as part of the 2020 Corporate Business Plan community engagement.

The use of the Kununurra Library as the engagement venue for Kununurra improved participation in 2019 compared to the use of Kununurra Leisure Centre in 2018.

Running the engagement sessions as an open house and allowing people to drop in at any time also received positive feedback. People said that they were not able to attend a public meeting with presentations with an unknown finish time. People with limited time were able to drop in and provide as much or as little feedback as they wanted without having to sit through speeches.

The close proximity to the School provided an opportunity for parents to provide input while picking up children from the school.

Some feedback from community members based in Wyndham commented about a perceived lack of implementation of actions and suggestions over previous years. This was cited as a reason why some longer term members of the community may not be willing to participate in Shire led engagement activities. Future years could include updates on progress of actions to date to assist in explaining the status of implementation.

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4 APPENDIX

4.1 Appendix A – Community Comment on existing actions

4.2 Appendix B – Community ideas and suggestions for inclusion

Community Comment on Actions

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ID SCP Action Title Like / priorityNeeds

RefinementDislikes/ not a

priority Community Comment Suggested reponse on actionResponsible Directorate Responsible Officer

1 4.2.1 Undertake community perceptions survey 6

KNX Sub - LIKE - Great initiativeWYN Sub - Dislike - Little point in consulting the community if you are going to constantly ignore them

The Shire completed a Community Scorecard survey in March 2019 and the results are published on the Shire website. The next survey is planned for 2021. Community responses are used to inform the review of the Strategic Community Plan (SCP) every two years to reflect changes in community wishes. The achievement of the SCP is subject to Council and the abilities of Shire Officers and financial resources.

Planning and Community Development Christopher Grant

53 4.2.2Coordinate the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework utilising a whole-of-community and a whole-of-Council approach 1 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted

Planning and Community Development Christopher Grant

57 4.2.3 Ensure effective communication with the community 1 2KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - The community noticeboard on Facebook is a mess

The Communications and Marketing Officer, along with the Communications and Marketing group have conducted research to recognise priority tasks in this space. There is currently a plan being formulated to further prioritise and delegate tasks accordingly. Part of this plan includes a strategy to more effectively communicate internally, and externally with the community, to increase transparency and inform the public of current and upcoming projects. It will also encourage the community to get involved and communicate their issues or ideas back to the Shire.

Office of the Chief Executive Officer Lisa McDonnell

74 3.2.4 Provide access to Community and Economic information 1 1 1 KNX Sub - Dislike - less of a priority Only minor reviews to web based information suggested.Office of the Chief Executive Officer Alfred Nagaiya

83 4.1.1Advocate key local issues and priorities to Government representatives as contained in Strategic Plans 3 1

KNX Sub - LIKEKNX Sub - LIKE - So many services and things to do are for indigenous only, what about the rest of us? Action to be removed from CBP (Captured in Services section)

Office of the Chief Executive Officer Carl Askew CA requested removal of action 26/06/19

84 4.1.2 Participate in Regional Services Reform Unit 2 1KNX Sub - LIKEWYN Sub - LIKE - Shire should partner more with NGOs in Wyndham Action to be removed from CBP (Captured in Services section)

Office of the Chief Executive Officer Carl Askew CA requested removal of action 26/06/19

147 4.3.2 Records Management - Digitisation of Shire record 1 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted Corporate Services Martin Goodey

172 4.4.3 Review and maintain Asset Management Plan and Capital Works Plan 1WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - An Asset Management Plan may be Statutory, but it should also be implemented, not just [be] left as a Plan. Noted that these are informing documents only. Infrastructure Paul Webb

196 4.3.1ICT - Develop customer focused corporate administrationmanagement software systems 1

WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Customer focussed senior staff would be more important than IT.

Customer related data is important to deliver customer focused solutions. Staff training will be provided to all staff engaged in customer service delivery. Corporate Services Vernon L

198 4.3.3 Review and maintain Workforce Management Plan 1 KNX Sub - Dislike

Workforce Planning is one of the four key components of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and is now a requirement for local governments in Western Australia. A review of the Workforce Management Plan is scheduled to be reviewed in the 2019/20 financial year. Corporate Services Lauren Tunbridge

204 2.3.3 Town Centre Place Making - Kununurra 2 1

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - LIKE - 25k to revitalise Wyndham = MaintenanceKNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Street scaping town centre with shady trees, protected by custom built guardsKNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Social problems throughout the town ie graffiti ,smashed glass on the road,rubbish in town centre every day etc. nobody will visit a town that looks like a dump

The amount budgeted for place making plans will be used for the development of appropriate plans and any implementation that can be provided within this budget. Once implemented, ongoing maintenance will be required to be incorporated into the Shire's Asset Management Plan. The Shire is preparing a tree planting plan to guide planting of additional shade trees in town centre areas. Trees to be planted will be required to be of a reasonable size when planted, with adequate guards, to ensure they will become established. A component of the place making plans includes identifying pedestrian lighting upgrades and ideas to promote and encourage extended commercial/retail activity in the town centre to increase night time activity and eyes on the street This along with CCTV is aimed at improving community safety and crime prevention. Another component is to incorporate elements of culture and heritage into the streetscape, through murals, street/public art, functional street furniture etc to enhance the sense of place, identity and ownership, which hopefully inspire protection and care of the assets.

Planning and Community Development Jennifer Ninyette

205 2.3.3 Town Centre Place Making - Wyndham 1

WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Wyndham Port has had two plans in the last 20 years. We do not heed any more plans to sit in a drawer and nothing happens. Implement some of the ideas already suggested.

The preparation of an integrated plan for the Wyndham Port area will involve reviewing the previous plans and undertaking community consultation to confirm the community support, any new feedback and current priorities in relation to the recommendations of those plans. This will then form the basis of a refined up-to-date plan and will identify ideas that can be implemented as a priority.


211 1.2.1 Provide suitable venues for current and future events 2KNX Sub - LIKEWYN Sub - Needs Refinement - should apply to both towns

The development of a Kununurra Events Precinct was identified as a key recommendation of the Shire's Local Planning Strategy, however Officers are supportive of identifying existing facilities in Wyndham that have the potential to be upgraded for the purpose of providing a suitable events venue, to be considered in the next review of the Corporate Business Plan.


215 2.2.4 Promote the co-location of Shire services to assist service delivery 1

WYN Sub - Needs refinement - Instead of fussing over co-locations at the Wyndham office, it would be better to upgrade the IT link and increase the work done in the Wyndham Office. eg Rates/Accounts .It has been done successfully in the past.

Investment in IT infrastructure is under investigation as part of other actions. Co-location and consolidation of Shire assets will help improve the standard of assets through the reduction in maintenance costs.

Office of the Chief Executive Officer Alfred Nagaiya

216 2.2.3 Strategic Land Release Planning 1 1

KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Industrial Strategy, find new site for heavy industry outside of town WYN Sub - LIKE

Agreed. Preparation of an Industrial Land Strategy has been identified as a key task for the 2019/2020 financial year. Development of a general industrial estate will facilitate the possible relocation of existing industries from town centre areas and in turn promote redevelopment within town centre areas.


226 3.2.1Support the East Kimberley Tourism Plan in collaboration with the tourism sector 2 1

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Not enough mention of Wyndham in Kununurra Visitor Centre, Staff need to promote Wyndham as a place to visit

Kununurra Visitor Centre services the East Kimberley and has members based in Wyndham as well as Kununurra. Any update to the document will



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227 3.2.1Support Visitor Centres to promote local attractions, goods, services and enhance visitor experience 2 1

KNX Sub - LIKEWYN Sub - Dislike - KVC should be self supporting. They have been propped up for too many years now and no other industry is constantly subsidised by ratepayers. The Shire can contribute by providing good infrastructure in both towns, but operational activities such as the KVC should not be subsidised any longer. KVC is being assisted through reduced rental costs, rather than direct funding.


228 3.2.1Support the marketing of the East Kimberley for investment and tourism purposes 2

KNX Sub - LIKEKNX Mkt - Needs Refinement - Flights to Asia! Broome ran a trial to Singapore last year, now they are increasing the number of flights. Kununurra could benefit from the same market which is bigger than Melbourne.

The EKRA runway extension will provide an opportunity for international aircraft to land. The existing runway length restricts the type and size of aircraft able to operate.


230 3.1.3Advocate for improved Information & Communications Technology within the Shire 4

WYN Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - LIKE - We need better internet KNX Sub - LIKE - More mobile phone capacity in town needed ASAP The Shire continues to advocate for improved ICT infrastructure through the EKCCI


234 2.1.2 Foreshore Placemaking Plan - Lake Kununurra 2KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Water Park - usage 12 months of the year, - nice public park

A component of the Foreshore Place Making Plan includes the proposed upgrade of Swim Beach and the adjoining tropical and botanic gardens area to improve the amenity and use of the area as a public park, however the proposed water park facility is proposed to be established as part of the redevelopment of the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Aquatic facility.


237 3.1.1EKRA - Extend the length for the runway to accommodate larger aircraft 7 3

KNX Sub - LIKE - Important for cheaper flights WYN SUB - Needs Refinement - What about Wyndham Airport WYN Sub - LIKE - Help get people to and from WyndhamKNX Mkt - LIKE - Airport runway extension is a great idea. As a farmer this will be a game changerWYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Where is the project on the future large aircraft movements when Argyle closes? The airlines will be the first ones to demand extra runway length when they have the passenger loadings to justify it. Doing it before then only means extra expenditure on maintenance for no extra income.

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is currently finalising plans for the Design and Construction phase for the extension and widening of the East Kimberley Regional Airport. Once this phase is completed funding agreements will be sought to enable this vital project to commence to provide wide ranging benefits to the community and increase the vitality of the region. Wyndham Airport is currently undergoing a $90,000.00 upgrade to the essential Runway Lighting Systems and a $140,000.00 demolition and upgrade to buildings. Funding is being sought for the complete re-fencing of the Wyndham Airport. Further lighting upgrades are forecast for the 2020/21 financial year to further enhance safety at Wyndham Airport.Argyle Mine Airport is a private airport providing its own fly in fly out transfers. The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is working with Airlines on more services to the EKRA. Airlines do not ask airports to extend their runways, they simply add more flights if there is an identifiable need. It is up to Airports to provide the facilities to accommodate more flights and larger aircraft that benefit the region. It needs to be recognised that the EKRA is self funded and managed accordingly, and does not draw from ratepayers funds to operate. Infrastructure Gary Wright

238 3.2.4 Lake Kununurra Golf Course Development 1 1 KNX Sub - LIKE - Important Infrastructure Stuart Dyson

250 3.1.2Kununurra Bypass - Liaise with the State and Federal Governments on construction of a bypass 2 2 3

KNX Sub - LIKE - The dam is a real issue for moving mining equipment KNX Sub - Needs refinement - Who is paying for bypass, no $$ shown KNX Sub - Dislike - Is going in the wrong place, more it closer to the dam KNX Sub - Dislike - It's not about bypassingWYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Include lobbying for a ring road around Wyndham and ensure that MRD does not try to implement a 70 year old out of date totally impractical version that they don't want to admit is useless.

The Shire is liaising with both State and Federal Governments concerning this action. The project will be managed by Main Roads WA. In response to feedback the action title will be changed to focus on the need for the second Ord River crossing to secure National Highway One freight link between Darwin and Perth and reduce load on the diversion dam. Infrastructure Stuart Dyson

253 2.2.1 Road Upgrade and Creation Program 2KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - What about Weaber Plain Road potholes and drainage issues, fix issues in town before roads we really use

Staff have undertaken condition rating review of all assets and are in the process of creating 5 year plans for each asset group Infrastructure Paul Webb

263 2.3.3 Street Lighting Upgrade Program - including Black Spot funded 2 2

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Lighting on St Peter's Way Kaelia Street intersection needs upgrading, this must be worth a Black Pot project! WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Street lighting in Wyndham Port

Will continue to submit problem areas into schedule for safety audit inspections and move to construction as grant funding becomes available. Infrastructure Paul Webb

264 2.2.1 Drainage Renewal Program 1 KNX Sub - LIKE

Currently under investigation by third party reputable engineering consultant who is undertaking a hydrological study, to the design solution to existing drainage asset upgrade or modification. Infrastructure Paul Webb

272 3.2.2 Develop a viable regional centre - Growth Planning 3 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted. This will only proceed with state government funding & participationOffice of the Chief Executive Officer Alfred Nagaiya

273 2.3.4Pedestrian safety improvements - improvements to high risk pedestrian crossings 1 1 KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - make sure paths won't suddenly end

Capital works on major linking path upgrades planned for the 2019/20 financial period. Infrastructure Paul Webb

274 2.3.4 Footpath Renewal Program 2 KNX Sub - LIKECondition rating inspection of pedestrian path network completed, pending creation of 5 year plan for maintenance to pedestrian path assets. Infrastructure Paul Webb

277 2.3.4Create new footpaths and cycleways within the towns of Kununurra and Wyndham 4

KNX Sub - LIKEKNX Sub - LIKE - Good to see the shared path to the schools in the plan

Capital works on major linking path upgrades planned for the 2019/20 financial period. Infrastructure Paul Webb

293 3.1.1EKRA - Upgrade and increase airport car parking capacity to meet customer needs 1 2

KNX Sub - Dislike - appears ok as is KNX Sub - Dislike - What's wrong with parking on the grass/gravel overflow carpark? WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - ???

The East Kimberley Regional Airport car park upgrade is a vital project that SWEK is progressing to provide more secure parking and ease of access and traffic flow. As the East Kimberley Regional Airport continues to grow, user demands on available space become greater. This project will fulfill the future requirements as we progress to larger Aircraft with double the seating capacity of current Aircraft utilising the East Kimberley Regional Airport. The grass / gravel area is unsafe and has no lighting. It needs to be recognised that the EKRA is self funded and managed accordingly, and does not draw from ratepayers funds to operate. Infrastructure Gary Wright


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311 1.2.1Renew and upgrade play spaces in accordance with Recreation Space Action Plan 2 3

KNX Sub - LIKEKNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Shade sails at celebrity tree park, bench seating and a fence around the park so we don’t have to worry about our children running towards the water!! A shade sail over the new play area at swim beach.KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Basketball hoops in each park is a cheap option for town and support [kids] in town to start improving their skills and join a team. KNX Sub - LIKE - I like the idea of a table tennis table in each park too!KNX Mkt - LIKE - Great to see the shade sails going up at last in the park playgrounds (only took 5= years!)WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Considering that a lot will be spent on the Kununurra Leisure Centre, including pools, will the Shire look at the Sun Shelter at the Wyndham Lions Park in Year 1, note 3. It has been waiting for a long time.

Shade sails installed at Celebrity Tree park and swim beach will be installed during July 2019, with plans for shades sails in Wyndham in coming years. The Recreation Space Action plan will be reviewedin consultation with the community Infrastructure Paul Webb

314 2.3.3 Tree Planting Program 3 2

KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - more celebrities planting trees when in town, why didn't the Shire invite the Moon performers to plant a tree?KNX Mkt - Needs Refinement - Stop chopping tree down in town. If you chop one down replace it!KNX Mkt - Needs refinement - Town needs shade trees Boab trees aren't much help

Noted. Engage Rotary to discuss review process for nominating treesThe Shire only removes trees that are dead or dying, or trees that pose a significant risk to public safety. We liaise with local tree specialists to ascertain the risk of individual trees before making a decision to remove. Where trees can remain, they do, and are added to a Significant Tree Register for ongoing monitoringBoab Trees are not great shade trees, however a large quantity were donated to the Shire by a resident, so we are honoring the donation by planting these trees in locations where they will be visually appealing and assist to replace trees lost in the highwind storms of November 2018. Governance Mark Knight

315 4.4.3 Mobile Plant Replacement Program 3KNX Sub - Dislike - Keep equipment for longer, should be based on the maintenance costs not on vehicle age.

The Shire's plant renewal is considered based on a number of factors, age not being the primary consideration. Mileage / plant hours and maintenance costs are also considered for assets subject to renewal. Infrastructure Jesse Johnson

323 2.2.2Reduce the running cost of Shire facilities when undertaking repairs and maintenance 3 KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - LIKE Noted Infrastructure Paul Webb

336 3.3.4 Support the growth of childcare services to meet demand 1 1

KNX Sub - LIKE - Degree of vergency WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Include Wyndham and support, this impacts Policing

Shire will undertake a review of childcare providers and consider how best to assist current and future demand. Including to identify suitable business opportunities.

Planning and Community Development Michelle Plume

343 2.3.1 Shire Public Health Plan 1 1

KNX Sub - LIKE - Looking forward to hearing more about the Public Health Plan + consultation with health, NGO sector, consider employment of Health Promotion Officer.

Noted. This is a high prioroty action for the Shire and is __________ the main document

Planning and Community Development Nicole Howard

347 1.3.2Provide youth friendly environments that actively engage and improve outcomes for young people 1

KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - More integration needed with all service providers KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Have a 'safe place' run by a community organisation where youth can go to sleep/eat/ Reflected in the main document.


348 1.1.4Empowered Youth Leadership and Development Program for young people 5 3

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - School holiday Program for Wyndham WYN Sub - Need Refinement - Shire should access more government funding that is available and not being used locally

WYAC, Shire and other agencies now offer a Wyndham based school holiday program under the banner WYAC SWEK Holiday Program. A similar school holiday program is maintained in Kununurra via the KEY ( Kununurra Empowering Youth) program


349 1.3.2 Manage and promote youth services and program delivery 3 4

KNX Sub - LIKEKNX Mkt - Needs Refinement - More mainstream youth activities, VAC Swim, Swim leasons on weekendsWYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Are there any plans to work with the PCYC and minimise Shire expenditure, especially any capital expenditure.

The Shire supports a number of activities including Vac Swim. Both the Kununurra and Wyndham Swimming Pools advocate for Vac Swim to take place within the facilities however this program is administered by the Education Department. The Shire role in the program is venue hire and accommodating the times in which the program can operate. Shire Learn to Swim program has operated on weekends in the past however the timetable is dependant on the availability of appropriately skilled staff.


351 1.3.4 Help to find and hire job-ready young people aged between 17 - 24 2 1

KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Shire should join in with the school based trainee program KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - increase and initiate discussions with Workplace Learning Coordinator at Kununurra District High School WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - You n

Action to be updated to a Shire wide traineeship program aimed at young people aged between 17-24. Action will transfer from Community Development to Human Resources. The Shire will consult with East Kimberley College in relation to work placements / trainees.


358 1.1.2 Support Civic and Volunteer events that bring community together 1 KNX Sub - LIKEAction title changed to 'Support community events and activities that bring community together' to include action #387


361 3.3.2 East Kimberley Workforce Development Plan 1 KNX Sub - LIKE - Important to progress skills + decrease transients NotedOffice of the Chief Executive Officer Alfred Nagaiya

370 1.1.3Support Art and Culture events that share our unique culture and history and increase participation in arts and culture 3 2

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Need Refinement - Shire should access more government funding that is available and not being used locallyKNX Sub - Needs Refinement - SWEK needs a government funded regional cultural centre / art gallery similar to those in the eastern states. Every large regional town in Victoria and NSW has a cultural centre which provides a venue for cultural events, performances and local and traveling exhibitions among other things. We miss out on a lot because we don't have the necessary infrastructure. SWEK could then tap into the travelling exhibition schedule organised by Museums Australia, etc.

The Strategic Community Plan identifies the need to increase the number of events and activities within the Shire. In response the redevelopment of the Kununurra Leisure Centre will consider the development of additional community spaces.


371 1.1.4 Deliver a Future Leader Award Program 1 2

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Need Refinement - Shire should access more government funding that is available and not being used locallyWYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Future Leaders Program. Would the Shire consider sponsoring a suitable young person to go on the Leeuwin Sail Training Ship, rather than a certificate and/or money.

The Future Leader Award Program is designed to assist young people attend educational or personal development events. The Shire encourages young people residing in the Shire planning to undertake personal development activities to apply for the Award. In line with feedback recieved the Shire plans to review this program to increase flexibl application



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372 1.2.3 Deliver a Community Grants Scheme 4 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted


376 1.1.1Identify opportunities and support activities that encourage relationships between community groups 1 1 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted


379 2.1.3 Acquire new landfill site near Kununurra 1 3KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Timing and linking the issues in Wyndham WYN Sub - Dislike - What about Wyndham

Acquiring a new Waste Management Facility in Kununurra is of the utmost priority due to the dwindling lifespan of the existing facility. The time frames involved in identifying, acquiring and licencing new land, as well as the clearing and construction time is estimated to be 4 -5 years, where as the Kununurra facility has only 6 years of available lifespan remaining (based on today's waste volumes)

Wyndham Waste Management Services are being investigated under CBP ID #556 Infrastructure Mark Knight

381 2.1.3 Encourage residents to keep the Shire tidy and attractive 2 1

KNX Sub - LIKEKNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Can the tip also be opened longer on some days or even just later on the weekends.

The landfill operating hours were investigated and considered in 2017/18, with reduced hours implemented by Council. The opening hours were amended to save on the need for two staff members on weekends for workplace legislation requirements around break periods.

The opening hours were amended to coincide with peak visitor times based on historical data, therefore minimal impact to the levels of service were expected Infrastructure Mark Knight

387 1.1.2Develop infrastructure to increase awareness of community events and activities 1 1 KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - more info needed Action to be removed from the CBP. Action #358 will support, and market events.


395 2.3.4 Create new Shire trails as outlined in Trails Master plan 4 10

KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - You need to include a cycle way/ hard shoulder for cyclists along Weaber Plains Road. Safety issue at the intersection with Stock route Road. KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Can we do something about the path along the highway to the park, it's too drs[dangerous]KNX Sub - Needs Refinement - Fixing up footpaths and creating more running and cycling trails WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Where is the plan to re-do the Port cycleway. It seems that there is always money to provide new paths in Kununurra, but not anything for Wyndham, even if it takes three years to complete. The 3ml to Port cycleway is a safety issue, as well as everything else. Where are the proposed trails for Wyndham?

Capital works on major linking path upgrades for the 2019/20 financial period will include addressing the path along the Victoria Highway. The trail between Wyndham Three Mile and Port is captured in the CBP for reseal in 2021/22. Infrastructure Paul Webb

399 2.3.1 Maintain a Shire Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 4 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted. The report will be reported to Carl soon.


401 2.3.1Develop an expandable CCTV system to assist with crime detection and prevention 4 1

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - When will Wyndham get CCTV? All we have had for weeks is an open hole [in the ground]

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is currently constructing a CCTV network for Wyndham and Kununurra, scheduled for completion in August 2019. Infrastructure Stuart Dyson

405 2.3.1 Reduce the likelihood of alcohol related harm 4 2

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - LIKE - All the services are here to help people with alcohol, people need help to access them WYN Sub - LIKE - Keep TAMS, add a Banned drinkers register WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - TAMS machines need updating and making more user

Shire Officers engaging with TAMS supplier to look at an upgraded system to inlcude a Banned Drinkers List


414 2.1.1 Management of fire and emergency services 1 KNX Sub - LIKE

The Shire of Wyndham East kimberley have been working closely with DFES and DBCA to ensure all firebreaks are in place by required dates. Fire mitigation strategies have been undertaken to reduce fire risk. Emergency Management meetings are held quarterly involving outside agencies. Ongoing patrols / identification and enforcement of properties breaching regulations are issued Hazard notifications to make safe. All Emergency Management Arrangements and Plans are being reviewed to ensure they are current and suitable. Infrastructure Simon Hawes

420 2.3.3 Parks and Gardens Reticulation Upgrade 1 2 1

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Dislike - You need to maintain the sprinklers in Wyndham WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - $91k allocated to which town? How much of this is for Wyndham? Money to look for a water bore in 20/21?WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - What happened to the planned upgrade to the Wyndham reticulation. The ponds should be redeveloped and used properly, instead of letting the maintenance go and then complaining that there is no money to re-do the whole scheme. No point in more bores, we have enough already that go dry late in the dry season.

The Wyndham sprinkler system is operated, maintained and repaired on a daily basis by the Wyndham Operations Team.

Reticulation upgrades have commenced in Wyndham, with a UHF radio controlled automated system installed to allow the Wyndham system to operate autonomously, freeing up town maintenance officer time to undertake more proactive maintenance works.

Enquiries are being made into existing bores with DWER, and discussions with bore owners are taking place to ascertain whether MOU's can be drafted to allow the Shire to utilise existing infrastructure rather than installing new. Infrastructure Mark Knight


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421 2.3.3 Kununurra and Wyndham Cemetery Upgrade & Beautification 2 1KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Split the GL for Wyndham and Kununurra, how much is for Wyndham?

This GL has been allocated to two seperate job reference numbers for Wyndham and Kununurra. In 2017/18 Wyndham received a $30,000 investment in the new composting toilet facility. In 2018/19 Kununurra received $24,000 investment in new fencing and duplicate compost toilet was purchased. In 2019/20 Kununurra will have the compost toilet installed and Wyndham will receive a duplicate boundary fence. Ensuring all projects and expenditure is fair across both locations. Infrastructure Mark Knight

428 1.2.2Develop and renew recreation facilities to meet community needs - Kununurra 2 WYN Sub - LIKE Noted


440 1.1.3Ensure that heritage places are recognised and recorded, and to promote their conservation 2 KNX Sub - LIKE

Shire Officers are looking forward to working with local heritage groups and the community to ensure that heritage places are recognised and recorded.


448 1.2.1 KLC - Renewal of Kununurra Leisure Centre pools 2 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted. Business case is currently being prepared.


454 1.2.2Develop and renew recreation facilities to meet community needs - Wyndham 1

WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - As the investigation of the BMX track costs nothing, why can't it be brought forward to Year 1, with construction in Year 2, and delay the ablution block/Change rooms at the Kun. town Oval to Year 3. Wyndham seems to wait for ever and nothing ever seems to get done.

Project timing being reviewed in the context of updating the Recreation Space Action plan


460 3.1.4 Development of the Kununurra airport enterprise precinct 1 1

KNX Sub - LIKEWYN Sub - Dislike - Aviation related business will approach the Shire if they need the land and some blocks are already surveyed. Any planning should be done in house and any expense for that should come out of the Airport reserve.

The Shire will seek investment to help fund the development of the Kununurra airport enterprise precinct.


463 1.2.1 KLC - Maintain and upgrade facilities at the Kununurra Leisure Centre 2 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted


471 2.1.2 Upgrade Wyndham Boat Ramp & Floating Pontoon 1

WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Scrap the RFQ, just fix the hole at the end of the northern boat ramp. We don't need a new ramp, just maintain and fix the existing one properly.

Customer Service Request raised to address report of hole in boat ramp. The Strategic Community Plan identifies a need to improve access to country including water ways. The Wyndham boat ramp is the only official access point into the Gulf. Officers are reviewing the proposal. Infrastructure Paul Webb

474 2.2.1 Anthon Community Jetty, Wyndham Remediation Works 2 WYN Sub - LIKE Noted Infrastructure Paul Webb

482 Participate in Kimberley Zone Regional Collaborative Group (RCG) 1 WYN Sub - Dislike - too much money for little reward Action to be removed from CBP (Captured in Services section)Office of the Chief Executive Officer Carl Askew

487 4.3.2Coordinate regular reviews of Shire services and development of Service delivery Plans 1 KNX Sub - LIKE Noted

Office of the Chief Executive Officer Kourtney Williams

556 2.1.3 Review Waste Management and recycling facilities in Wyndham 2 2KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Dislike - Fix the tip

Currretnly being reviewd and considered to be a priority project.Infrastructure Mark Knight

557 2.1.3 Improve recycling and reduce littering 2 KNX Sub - LIKE

Recycling in the East Kimberley is both extremely difficult to achieve and expensive to offer to ratepayers. Waste minimisation and reducing waste to landfill is the priority for the Shire in 2019/20 to ensure waste streams that can be diverted from landfill are identified, repurposed and reused locally. This will not only have a significant environmental impact, but will extend the operating life of the current facility while CBP ID 379 is progressed. Infrastructure Mark Knight

575 1.2.1WLC - Maintain and upgrade facilities at the Wyndham Memorial Pool and Ted Birch Youth and Recreation Centre 1 1

KNX Sub - LIKE WYN Sub - Needs Refinement - Cut a hole in the fence and join the two up for now

Officers are investigating ways to integrate Wyndham Memorial Pool and Ted Birch Youth and Recreation Centre that will improve the services offered. No short term options have yet been identified.


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Community Ideas and suggestions

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Type Other Item requested for inclusion Shire Response DirectorateKNX Sub Speed limit on Weaber Plains Road needs to be reduced down to 50km/h from Ironwood Drive into town. Refer to Main Roads WA for consideration Infrastructure

WYN SubPeter Reid Memorial Hall is in a state of disrepair. The cool room is not working. Please maintain assets in Wyndham.

As a refinement to the 2019 CBP the Peter Reid Memorial Hall has been captured as a Shire service. The Property Officer has been notified of the issue with the cool room.

Planning and Community Development

KNX Sub Meeting spaces of Out of town businessesShire meeting rooms are available for hire. Community groups also provide meeting spaces including Ord River Sports Club and Kununurra Neighbourhood House. Office of the CEO

KNX Sub Add visible house numbers to support emergency services and home deliveries

Shire has a policy outlining best practice for house numbers and is working to ensure all houses have a number. The Shire will investigate options for renewing painted kerb side numbering and methods to improve visibility of rural house numbers. Infrastructure

WYN Sub Need to hold yearly youth Expo in WyndhamCommunity Development team will work with Wyndham community groups to identify future youth events in Wyndham


WYN Sub Shade Sails need replacing at the Wyndham Cildcare Centre Shire property officer will investigate Infrastructure

KNX Sub It would be amazing if the gym opened earlier on weeknds :)

Unfortunately staffing resources do limit the operating times at the Kununurra Leisure Centre. Currently, Shire officers are reviewing service delivery options at the Kununurra Leisure Centre including the operational hours for both the pool and the gym.


WYN SubDromes around Wyndham Airport are an issue - Shire need to put a policy/ local law inplace to set the limits for flying dromes around the Wyndham Airport

SWEK is currently undertaking the development of a Policy / Local Law and Education program focused on the use of Drones and the ramifications from improper use around all Airports in the Shire. All Drone operators should make themselves aware of the laws regarding the flying of Drones in Airspace surrounding Airports. CASA sets the rules and regulations surrounding the use of Drones in restricted airspace.The CASA website provides the Can I Fly There App which is a user friendly system which identifies the areas where Drone Operators are not permitted to use their Drones and where they are permitted to use their Drones. The CASA website also provides a community reporting site where concerned community members can anonymously report the unsafe use of Drones.The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Manager Airports is also available to provide advise on the use of Drones in restricted Airspace. Infrastructure

WYN SubNeed a crossing on the Great Northern Highway in Three Mile for School kids to cross to get to school. Wyndham Police will make it a School zone if there is a crossing Blackspot investigation complete. Subject to grant funding for project to proceed. Infrastructure

WYN SubPartner with Wyndham Work Camp to Maintain Wyndham. Someone at the Shire told them they can't work on Shire land so now they won't help out.

The Shire historically worked alongside the Wyndham workcamp to provides 95 approved activities in 2018/19 this was postponed while the legalities and risks posed to the Shire were investigated. In 2019/20 the 95 activities have been re-approved and partnership with the Wyndham Work camp will continue. The Shire is working with the workcamp to upgrade and improve the Wyndham 7 mile cemetery, and is exploring the option to provide work experience opportunities to work camp residents due for release. Infrastructure

WYN Sub Wyndham boat ramp has a large hole in it and is a hazard, the Shire need to fill it in with concrete at low tide Infrastructure

WYN SubWe need more volunteers, Wyndham's Police, ambulance, fire service and sea rescue are all run be the same people and if some thing happens then there won't be enough people


WYN Sub Remember Wyndham in the Plan. We don't need new assets we just want the ones we have to be maintained Infrastructure

Community Ideas and suggestions

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WYN Sub Anthon's Landing maintenance should be included in the Integrated Service Plan Infrastructure

WYN Sub Open the Wyndham Rec Centre every day for everyone (general access, after school, and weekends)Planned activities scheduled for Monday to Friday. Current funding provides for 5 days a week. Currently demand is higher during week days.


KNX Mkt

Shire should take action against wandering livestock on Shire roads so dangerous allowing cattle on road reserves. Other Shire down south issue infringements and animals are impounded. They also issue fencing notices on property owners whose fences require improvement to ensure stock is securely contained. Infrastructure

KNX Mkt

The Shire has a drone the should use this to assist Rangers and Police to stop gambling in the park. The drone can capture the crime in progress. Currently money and cards are hidden once police are seen approaching. Rangers regularly assist police when requested. Infrastructure

KNX Mkt More shaded parking and designated parking for trailers would be greatShade and long vehicle parking will be addressed in Streetscape plans and tree planting program.


KNX Mkt

Easier events process- Riskmanagement Templates availible online- Site maps of Shire Properties for hire online

The Shire will be conducting a review of the event approval process and identify how the process can be improved.


WYN Subthere is no mention of a proper IT connection between Wyndham and Kununurra offices. The present system is many years old and badly needs upgrading.

Capital funding has been set aside in the 2019/20 FY for connectivity improvements for Wyndham Shire offices. A number of options are being investgated and trialed. Corporate Services

WYN Sub

It is good to have some vision, but leave spending money on visions for philanthropists, the Shire should be spending the ratepayers money on things that are needed by the existing people. We are not Perth City but a Shire with two small towns and a large pastoral area so should be acting and spending appropriately.If you are going to consult the community about these plans, then please listen to what is said, don't come back in two years time and re-invent the wheel with another "consultation".

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