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GULLY
GRAPEVINE
SUMMER 2020 | EDITION 89
15 December, 7.30pm
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Guy to give back at
Civic Park Carols
More than 40,000 people are expected at Civic Park Carols
on 15 December, with the event to feature internationally
renowned singer Guy Sebastian as a guest artist.
Sebastian will sing a number of “I’m so excited to be coming home to
Christmas songs and appear in the Adelaide at Christmas, where so many
finale of the free community event of my wonderful family live, to take to
hosted by the City of Tea Tree Gully at the stage for the Tea Tree Gully carols.
Modbury’s Civic Park, 7.30 to 10pm.
“And the support the audience gives
He will join a strong line-up of other to The Sebastian Foundation is
talented performers at this year’s going to help us make a difference in
event including Zyke Compson- families in need through 2020,” said
Harris, Festival Statesmen Chorus and Sebastian.
Joshua Rowe – alongside the GrinchTM
Civic Park Carols has established itself
and crowd favourite, Santa Claus.
as one of the largest carols events in
Singers will be backed by a 70-voice Australia.
community choir.
The pre-show starts at 4pm with a free
Local Channel Nine news presenters screening of The Grinch (2018), when
Kate Collins and Brenton Ragless will the family fun zone, with free jumping
compere the event. castles, face painting and amusement
rides, also gets under way.
“Sebastian’s performance is about
giving back to the community where A six-minute fireworks display will
he grew up,” said Mayor Kevin Knight. conclude the event.
Through a partnership deal with For more information, see our pull-out
The Sebastian Foundation, money guide or visit our website.
raised at the event through the sale
cttg.sa.gov.au/carols
of candles and donations will go to
a local project to assist victims of
domestic violence.
Photo left: Flashback to Civic Park Carols 2018.
Photo right: Homegrown talent Guy Sebastian.
Cover photo: Children at last year’s Carols
event (clockwise from left front), Matilda,
Charlotte, Emily, Isabella and Amelia.
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Mayor Kevin Knight and wife Karen Knight.
Mayor’s message
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to reflect on
the year that was.
Many would realise that as a council, we build roads and
footpaths, maintain parks and reserves and collect waste.
However, we also strive to build community.
And what better time to focus on this than at Christmas – a
joyful time for many, but also when many people feel most
lonely and stressed. Get active
While our Council hosts many events to bring our
community together – from large-scale events like Civic Park
Carols and Civic Park AusDay through to smaller community
outdoors
centre, library and recreation centre events – we ask that you Get your wheels in motion at the newly
also consider what you can do to help. improved Elliston Reserve BMX track at
Highbury.
Extend the hand of friendship to someone this Christmas
who might otherwise be alone. Perhaps ask them to Tyson le Clercq, a local BMX enthusiast, worked with
join your table during the Christmas break or attend a Council to design the track, which now features a variety
community event with you. of jumps, corners and mounds to suit riders of all levels.
Whatever gesture you make this Christmas, whether large or “We have people as young as my three-year-old daughter
small, you will be making a difference. able to use the track. We also have seen a 70-year-old
man using the track for BMX racing training,” said Tyson.
Other sites in our City where people can pursue BMX
riding are at the Tea Tree Gully BMX Club (St Agnes),
Golden Fields Reserve (Golden Grove), Gunda Reserve
Kevin Knight (Banksia Park) and Modbury Skate Plaza (Ridgehaven).
0414 723 009
See page 9 for details on when lighting will be installed at
kevin.knight@cttg.sa.gov.au
Modbury Skate Plaza.
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Tyson le Clercq and his daughters Isla and Adele at Elliston Reserve.
Outdoor fitness Anstey Hill Recreation Park (Tea Tree
Combine fun and fitness in the great Gully) and Cobbler Creek Reserve Stay cool
outdoors by visiting one of our three (Golden Grove) also feature hiking
It’s easy to dehydrate or overheat
reserves that are equipped with trails, as well as mountain bike tracks. in very hot weather.
outdoor fitness equipment. Look out for koalas, kangaroos and
other wildlife along the way. SA Health’s Extreme Heat guide
Exercising outdoors has some great is full of information and tips on
health benefits and this equipment Visit the Walking SA website for more how to deal with heat-related
is suitable for people of all ages and information – walkingsa.org.au conditions.
abilities. Grounds for fun Visit sahealth.sa.gov.au for more
information or call 8226 7115 to
Outdoor fitness equipment is located Swing by a local playground for family
ask for the guide to be posted to
at Golden Fields Reserve (Golden fun and fitness.
you.
Grove), Veronica Reserve (Modbury We have more than 130 playgrounds At-risk people, such as the aged
North) and Bentley Reserve (Holden across our City, including large and those with a disability, can
Hill). playgrounds at Civic Park (Modbury), also register for the Telecross
Happy trails Golden Fields Reserve (Golden Grove), REDi service, who will check if
and neighbourhood playgrounds, they are okay on extreme days.
Make the most of summer weather
such as the recently upgraded one at
and try one of our many walking, Call 1800 188 071 or email
Dalaston Reserve (Modbury).
hiking and cycling trails. telecrossredi@redcross.org.au
Visit our website for details on a to register.
Visit the linear parks along the River
playground near you.
Torrens, Dry Creek and O-Bahn track
to find long stretches of walking trails. cttg.sa.gov.au/playgrounds
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Tea-tree seed pod sculptures at Civic Park were created by Gerry McMahon and Christine Pyman.
"I've forgotten how
HEAR LIFE
The streetscape of Modbury’s Smart Road, upgraded earlier in 2018.
wonderful it was to
listen to the waves lap
at the beach."
Think you'd like to
hear a little bit more
of life?
We are here, so you can hear
1300 432 776
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Adding street appeal Have your say
on state planning
More upgrades are on the way in Modbury as part of Tea
Tree Gully Council’s continued push to increase economic
reforms
development and create a sense of vibrancy within the centre. You can help shape the
As part of this drive, the Council “There are plans to house a new
future of South Australia’s
recently installed exciting new public medical centre within Modbury planning system.
artwork at Civic Park and along a Triangle; Pancake Kitchen has
Have your say on Phase Three
section of Smart Road. announced a move to the original
(urban areas) of the state
Kelly’s farmhouse; while Anytime
It is anticipated that further government’s Planning and
Fitness is looking at also offering
streetscape improvements will get Design Code.
outdoor dining,” Mr Moyle said.
under way by at least May 2020 on a
The draft Planning and Design
500-metre section of North East Road, Power lines could also be moved
Code sets out the rules that
between Smart and Reservoir roads. underground on a section of Reservoir
determine what landowners can
Road (from North East Road to
This will result in more tree-lined do on their land.
Montague Road) and on Golden Grove
footpaths, landscaped irrigated
Road (from North East Road to Dewer For example, if you want to build
median strips and new street
Avenue) if a proposal by Council and a house, the draft Planning and
furniture, similar to already completed
SA Power Networks is approved by Design Code will tell you things
streetscape upgrades on North East
authorities. like how high you can build and
Road sections between Reservoir and
how far back from the front of
Golden Grove roads. If the project gets the go-ahead from
your block your house should be
state authorities, works are expected
A $1.8 million streetscape upgrade positioned.
to commence on the Reservoir Road
along Smart Road, between North
section by early 2021, with Golden The code aims to revolutionise
East Road and Reservoir Road, was
Grove Road to follow. the way that planning is
completed in September 2019.
undertaken in SA by replacing
This project would be funded jointly
“The completion of streetscape the current 72 development
with the state government and
upgrade works on Smart Road next to plans into a single set of planning
would further enhance the Modbury
Modbury Triangle have coincided with rules for assessing development
landscape.
news of an estimated $6 million in applications across the state.
business investment for the precinct,” cttg.sa.gov.au/modbury
From July 2020, all development
said Council CEO John Moyle.
applications will be lodged
online through a new portal
Clean sweep for recycling instead of being submitted to
individual councils.
Our street sweepers play an important Only about 10% of street sweepings,
environmental role, in addition to now goes to landfill – saving our Feedback on Phase Three needs
keeping streets clean. community about $100,000 annually. to be received by the state
government by 5pm, 28 February
Street sweepers help prevent debris Our street sweeper drivers follow a set 2020.
from entering storm water and schedule.
waterways, with any organic waste For more information, please
cttg.sa.gov.au/streetsweeper visit the state government’s
collected now processed into soil
conditioner that can be used on local yourSAy online consultation hub.
parks and reserves. yoursay.sa.gov.au
Our street sweepers collect about
2,800 tonnes of green waste annually
that has washed into roadside gutters.
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Building a better future
Tea Tree Gully Council is well on the way to delivering millions of dollars in capital works to
benefit the community this financial year. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the projects we’re
undertaking on behalf of our community. For more information, visit cttg.sa.gov.au/abp
Richardson Reserve: Pitch perfect
Modbury Vista Soccer Club is now able to maximise its The installation of the synthetic turf is part of a $6.5 million1
training program, thanks to new state-of-the-art soccer staged upgrade of the reserve being carried out by Tea
pitches at Wynn Vale’s Richardson Reserve. Tree Gully Council. The upgrade has also included high-
quality lighting upgrades to meet Football SA night-match
“The new synthetic turf allows us to play and train all year
requirements.
round,” said club chairman Stuart Carlisle.
Emergency access provisions to the new pitch and
“We’re extremely grateful to the Council for this major
disability parking zones have also been completed.
upgrade. Our members can now play on an amazing
playing surface – probably the best in SA and a huge selling Ground work is yet to start on construction of the new
point for membership. building, but it is anticipated it will be ready for the 2021
season. It will mean that the club will finally have change
“It will enable us to create a greater sense of community at
rooms that meet Football SA standards.
Richardson Reserve,” said Mr Carlisle.
Modbury Vista Soccer Club has 500 playing members, with
Modbury Vista U8 Rovers’ junior players recently had a
48 junior teams and eight senior teams who will use the
practice run on the new surface and gave the pitch the
reserve for games and training.
thumbs up.
“The new pitches are just awesome. It was great trying 1. $500,000 from the Sport Australia Community Sport Infrastructure Grant
Program; $227,000 grant from the State Local Government Infrastructure
them out for the first time. I can’t wait to play a full game Partnership. 2. $1.4 million from Government of Australia. 3. $127,000 from
next season,” said eight-year-old Billy Gregson. State Local Government Infrastructure Partnership and $264,800 from
State Government of SA.
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Members of Modbury Vista Soccer Club’s U8 Rovers test the new pitches at Wynn Vale’s Richardson Reserve.
New footpaths to Drive to improve local The future
improve accessibility roads continues looks bright
About 2.5 km of new footpaths have More road upgrades and renewals are New lighting installations are on
been completed so far this financial on the way to improve road safety for the way for Modbury Skate Plaza
year, with another 2.1 km left to go drivers and pedestrians by raising the (Ridgehaven), Ladywood Reserve
for the year to improve accessibility standard of our road network. (Modbury North) and a section of
and lifestyle. River Torrens Linear Park (Highbury).
Cost: $1.5 million Cost: $4.6 million2 Cost: $500,000
Expected completion: May 2020 Expected completion: June 2020 Expected completion: March 2020
cttg.sa.gov.au/footpaths cttg.sa.gov.au/roads cttg.sa.gov.au/lights
Road safety measures Courting success Changing times
for city streets for tennis at Hope Valley
Road safety improvements are on the Good news for sporting enthusiasts Two new change rooms are to be
way, including an upgrade of a school with upgrades for Browning Street built at Hope Valley Sporting Club to
crossing (Richardson Drive, Wynn tennis courts (Tea Tree Gully) and a enable more people to play sport.
Vale) and a pedestrian refuge (Helicon new cricket pitch and nets for Baymor A new kitchen and bar will also be
Drive, Golden Grove). Reserve (Modbury). installed.
Cost: $270,000 Cost: $90,000 Cost: $902,0003
Expected completion: June 2020 Expected completion: March 2020 Expected completion: December 2019
cttg.sa.gov.au/traffic cttg.sa.gov.au/sporting cttg.sa.gov.au/hvsc
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Helen Lux-Bridges feeds kitchen scraps to her chickens – an ideal way to dispose of kitchen scraps, in addition to putting them in the green organics bin.
Challenges of waste reduction
When it comes to waste reduction, Helen found that by doing the A less wasteful Christmas is something
Helen Lux-Bridges is always up for a challenges they were already getting Helen and her family have focused on
challenge. most things right. for a number of years.
In fact, with an eye to making the Their biggest learning was that paper “I do like my second-hand gifts – a
world a better place, Helen’s young towel and tissues can go into the cubby house or swing off Gumtree.
family has taken on two waste green organic waste bin rather than It’s about being creative with what
reduction challenges in just the past her red-lidded waste-to-landfill bin. I find and where. We also don’t use
six months, with Less to Landfill gift wraps as we use Santa sacks or
Allocating a separate bin for soft
October and Plastic Free July. something else that’s reusable.”
plastics under her kitchen sink – in
The contents of their waste bin – or addition to recycling, rubbish and Helen’s children, Claudia (8), Annika
lack of contents – tells the story of food scrap – has been a big winner. (6) and Joshua (2), are already mini
their success. The bags are dropped off at REDcycle waste warriors.
collection points at Coles and
Helen says her family of five now only After participating in a couple of
Woolworths supermarkets.
fill about one-sixth of their waste bin community clean-ups at Wynn Vale
a week, which is largely unavoidable “Having an extra bin might take up Dam, they always ask for a bag to
waste – and once their toddler extra space under your sink, but it’s collect litter when they head off on
finishes with nappies shortly, they will not hard to put things in another bin,” a walk and regularly pick up papers
have even less waste. said Helen. lying around their school grounds.
“We already did a lot of recycling, but While Helen uses a Mini Muncher “We might not be able to change
wanted to see if we could reduce what kitchen caddy to collect some government policies, but we can
goes into landfill further – making household organic waste for her green change what we do,” said Helen.
sure we don’t miss anything that we organics bin, kitchen scraps also go to
cttg.sa.gov.au/waste
should be doing.” feeding a worm farm and chickens.
10Waste
tips for
Christmas
• Use real plates if possible –
you can bond over the washing
up! If you use disposable plates,
Subscribe to win!
buy paper ones so you can
throw them straight into
your green organics bin –
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter before even with food still on them.
24 December 2019 to go in the draw for a • Use regular cutlery if you can. If you use
Maze 245-litre two-compartment compost tumbler disposable plastic cutlery, put these in
bin* worth $249. Sign up via the link below. your yellow-lidded bin after a quick rinse.
• All food scraps, uneaten leftovers and
cttg.sa.gov.au/enews *Conditions apply
out-of-date food can go in your green
organics bin.
How you can stay informed on days of high fire danger:
Visit cfs.sa.gov.au and subscribe
Check Facebook @CountryFireService
to bushfire warnings and other
Check Twitter @CFSalerts
important CFS information
Call the Bushfire Information Hotline
Listen to a battery powered radio
1800 362 361(TTY133 677)
Talk to friends, family and neighbours
Power and online services can be lost during a fire, so make sure
you do not rely on one source of information. You need to be
prepared to enact your Bushfire Survival Plan without receiving
any emergency warning– staying informed is critical.
112020 bin collection map
Need to know which bins to put For more information on
out each week in 2020? waste collection, or to find
out when your bins will be
Simply use the bin collection
emptied, please visit
calendar on the next page to
cttg.sa.gov.au/bins or
work out your collection weeks
call 8397 7444.
for organic waste and recycling.
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Reservoir
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Feed food scraps Feed food scraps
to the green Please place bins at the to the green Please place bins at the
organics bin kerbside by 6am on your organics bin kerbside by 6am on your
collection day and bring collection day and bring
in by the following day. in by the following day.Not sure what to put in which bin? Not sure what to put in which bin?
Yellow bin — Recycling Green bin — Organic material Yellow bin — Recycling Green bin — Organic material
Paper, cardboard Lawn clippings, leaves, Paper, cardboard Lawn clippings, leaves,
& cartons pet waste & garden & cartons pet waste & garden
(not shredded or tied) prunings (max 15cm (not shredded or tied) prunings (max 15cm
diameter x 60cm long) diameter x 60cm long)
Aluminium & steel Aluminium & steel
cans & containers Fruit & vegetable cans & containers Fruit & vegetable
(empty, rinsed & lids off) scraps (empty, rinsed & lids off) scraps
Glass bottles & jars Other food scraps Glass bottles & jars Other food scraps
(not ovenproof glass, (meat, bones, bread, dairy, (not ovenproof glass, (meat, bones, bread, dairy,
empty, rinsed & lids off) tea bags, coffee) empty, rinsed & lids off) tea bags, coffee)
Rigid plastic bottles Shredded paper, paper Rigid plastic bottles Shredded paper, paper
& containers towels & tissues & containers towels & tissues
(empty, rinsed & lids off) (empty, rinsed & lids off)
Together, Solo Resource Recovery and Council have your needs covered. Together, Solo Resource Recovery and Council have your needs covered.
Contact Council Contact Solo Resource Recovery Contact Council Contact Solo Resource Recovery
8397 7444 or cttg.sa.gov.au/waste 8295 5077 or solo.com.au 8397 7444 or cttg.sa.gov.au/waste 8295 5077 or solo.com.au
— To request an additional — If your bin was not emptied — To request an additional — If your bin was not emptied
bin or bin service — To report a stolen or bin or bin service — To report a stolen or
— For further information damaged bin — For further information damaged bin
on bin services — To book a hard waste pickup on bin services — To book a hard waste pickup
(residents can book 2 per year) (residents can book 2 per year)
Enviro Care Sunday Enviro Care Sunday
Recycling drop-off event for green organic waste, some e-waste and Recycling drop-off event for green organic waste, some e-waste and
hard rubbish. For dates and information, visit cttg.sa.gov.au/enviro hard rubbish. For dates and information, visit cttg.sa.gov.au/enviroProgram
Sunday 15 December 2019
Tear out this guide and bring it with you.
Family Fun Zone from 4pm
Pre-show from 4pm N
Carols from 7.30pm
This is a smoke-free event.
A space for wheelchairs and
carers will be provided.
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Modbury Primary School O Little Town of Bethlehem The Holy City
Movie: The Grinch (2018) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree/
Carols Pre-show contest winners Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Jingle Bell Rock
Tea Tree Gully Redbacks All I Want for Christmas Is You Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Funny Farmers Santa Claus Is Coming to Town This Christmas
Welcome to Country Jingle Bells Let It Snow
by Jack Buckskin and Vonda Last Silent Night
8.30pm O Holy Night
7.30pm We Three Kings Good King Wenceslas
Carol of the Bells Once in Royal David’s City Feliz Navidad
Joy to the World The Little Drummer Boy Christmas medley
Deck the Halls Run, Run, Rudolf
Ding Dong Merrily on High The First Noel 9.45pm
The Man with the Bag Angels We Have Heard on High Fireworks
Away in a Manger Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Mary’s Boy Child My Favourite Things
The Grinch Stage Show Do You Hear What I Hear?
O Come, All Ye FaithfulHAVE YOUR SAY!
We'd love to hear your feedback on Civic Park Carols.
After Carols, head to cttg.sa.gov.au/carols to
complete our quick survey.
Movies start around 8.30pm
Pre-movie entertainment
from 6.30pm
cttg.sa.gov.au/movies 10 Jan 17 Jan 6 Mar 13 Mar
Sunday 26 January, 10am - 3pm
Civic Park, Modbury
FEATURING
free family entertainment . rides
attractions . music . food . and much more!
cttg.sa.gov.au/ausday
Adelaide Fringe performers
multiple performance spaces . roving entertainment
free family entertainment and children’s activities
Saturday Fork On The Road food trucks . licensed bar
15 February cttg.sa.gov.au/SGF
12.30–9.30pmYour Elected Members
Balmoral Ward Drumminor Ward
Cr Rob Unger Cr Damian Wyld
0416 116 654 or rob.unger@cttg.sa.gov.au 0402 751 889 or damian.wyld@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Olivia Savvas Cr Lyn Petrie
0437 767 523 or olivia.savvas@cttg.sa.gov.au 0401 877 700 or lyn.petrie@cttg.sa.gov.au
It’s been a busy time in Balmoral Ward with the The year is quickly coming to a close, but we are still
decommissioning of the Tolley Road depot. working hard on your behalf.
We would like to thank our loyal employees for long-term Damian has been active in his role as Deputy Mayor and
service at the St Agnes site and wish them the best of luck at also as chairman of the Council committee that manages
the new Service Centre. all policy matters.
We also welcome the new owners and look forward to their
Lyn recently proposed a motion to Council (which
contribution to our community.
Damian seconded) seeking state government support
to upgrade our ageing Community Wastewater (septic)
Event season is well and truly among us in Tea Tree Gully, Management System. We’re pleased it had resounding
with another successful Touch-a-Truck behind us and Civic support from the Council chamber and we look forward
Park Movies and Carols to come. to the response.
We are thrilled to be partnering with the Sebastian A number of Drumminor-based community groups
Foundation to bring Gully boy Guy Sebastian home to recently received community grants. Congratulations to
Adelaide this Christmas. Lifepoint Church, Modbury Jets Amateur Football Club,
Modbury Soccer Club, Modbury Tennis Club, Living
The Sebastian Foundation supports families in need Word Church and Tea Tree Gully Kingfishers Masters
suffering from domestic violence or long-term illness. They Swimming Club.
will be raising money at our Carols for their worthy cause
through candle sales and donations.
We take the opportunity to wish you and yours all the
best for Christmas and a great start to 2020! Hopefully we
We can’t wait to see Guy and all the other wonderful might see you at this year’s Carols in Civic Park.
performers on stage in Civic Park, for what will undoubtedly
If we can help with any issue, please don’t hesitate to get
be another amazing Christmas in Balmoral!
in touch.
Ward suburbs Ward suburbs
Modbury, St Agnes, Valley View, Holden Hill, Modbury North, Ridgehaven, Redwood Park
Hope Valley (part), Gilles PlainsSteventon Ward Water Gully Ward
Cr Lucas Jones JP Cr Robin Coleman
0425 411 618 or lucas.jones@cttg.sa.gov.au 0412 139 773 or robin.coleman@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Jessica Lintvelt Cr Peter Field
0432 170 364 or jessica.lintvelt@cttg.sa.gov.au 0430 515 032 or peter.field@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Lucas Jones Council has recently upgraded some roads in Hope
Over the last few months in Steventon Ward, I’ve been Valley using Reconophalt, an asphalt product made from
delighted to deliver on requests from residents. recycled soft plastics, glass and toner cartridges.
These include upgrades in the Settlement ($200,000); About 5,300 tonnes of Reconophalt will be used on about
footpaths being rolled out across Fairview Park; a water 45 of the Council’s roads in the next 12 months, saving
fountain for dogs at Memorial Oval in Tea Tree Gully; and about 85 tonnes of carbon emissions by recycling:
a park upgrade in Banksia Park.
• 280,000 (16.8 tonnes) of soft plastics
Please contact me if you would like to discuss other ways • 790,000 (158 tonnes) of glass bottles
we can improve our local area. • 63,000 (12.7 tonnes) of toner cartridges
Take time to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy • 1,500 tonnes of recycled road asphalt.
the festive season.
Civic Park Carols will be held on 15 December, starting at
Cr Jessica Lintvelt 7.30pm.
At its 22 October meeting, Council adopted the new Enjoy Civic Park Movies, coming up on 10 and 17 January
Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) and 6 and 13 March, from around 8.30pm.
Infrastructure Management Policy.
Summertime reminds us about the bushfire season and
This policy is an important step forward and identifies the need to be prepared in case of fire.
priority areas to be transitioned to sewer – some of
these are in Steventon Ward. Visit cttg.sa.gov.au/cwms Keep informed by battery-operated radio. For more
to access the policy. Please contact me if you’d like to information on bushfire safety, visit cfs.sa.gov.au.
discuss CWMS or any other Council matter.
We wish everyone a very happy festive season and a safe
See you at Civic Park Carols on 15 December! holiday time with a healthy, prosperous New Year.
Ward suburbs Ward suburbs
Surrey Downs, Fairview Park, Banksia Park, Tea Tree Gully, Hope Valley (part), Dernancourt, Highbury,
Vista, Yatala Vale, Houghton, Upper Hermitage, Gould Paracombe (part)
Creek and Golden Grove (part)
18Pedare Ward Hillcott Ward
Cr Brett Rankine Cr Alicia Schlueter
0434 366 469 or brett.rankine@cttg.sa.gov.au 8397 7444 or alicia.schlueter@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Bernie Keane Cr Sandy Keane
0407 560 215 or bernie.keane@cttg.sa.gov.au 0419 850 779 or sandy.keane@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Bernie Keane Cr Sandy Keane
Congratulations to our Golden Grove Lions who recently Dangerous and dead melaleucas are being replaced with
celebrated their 30th anniversary at the rotunda they mulch and new plantings along Grenfell Road and the
sponsored at Golden Fields Reserve. Golden Way.
It was a proud moment assisting founding member This process will continue until autumn, bringing a much-
Warren Henriks to cut the cake. Well done to president needed clean-up along these main roads.
Annette Slater and fellow Lions members for organising a
It’s Tea Tree Events season, with Civic Park Carols on
great event and thank you for serving our community.
15 December. All these events are free, so come along and
The festive season is rapidly approaching and I wish join in the fun. Visit cttg.sa.gov.au/teatreeevents for more
everyone a safe and happy celebration. details.
I look forward to serving you in 2020 and beyond. I wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
Ward suburbs Ward suburbs
Greenwith, Golden Grove (part) Wynn Vale, Modbury Heights, Gulfview Heights (part),
Golden Grove (part)
For more information or to access the Council
ward map, visit cttg.sa.gov.au/electedmembers
19Helping Hand Golden Grove residents Bill and Helen discuss books with volunteer Kalpana.
Nothing beats book delivery day
Book delivery day is the best day “I like it when the library trolley comes Tea Tree Gully Library access services
of the month for many of our City’s around as it always has a variety of officer Kerry Higgins said library staff
elderly and incapacitated residents, books I like to read. are happy to show customers how to
who enjoy receiving a variety of read a book on a tablet, download the
“Reading makes my brain work and
library books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks right apps for online shopping and
gives me a chance to comment about
and more. banking, and keeping in touch with
things during conversation,” said Bill.
family via FaceTime.
Tea Tree Gully Library continues to
Helping Hand lifestyle coordinator
provide a home-delivery service The library’s home delivery services
Kylie Roberts says the books are a
to a number of aged-care centres distribute items once a month to
conversation starter and provide a
throughout the City, as well as residents at no cost.
great way to get to know residents.
dozens of residents still living in their
Items are hand-picked by volunteers
own homes. “Books take people away from their
to match individual reading needs.
current life to a totally different place.
Recently, the library has started
This free service is offered to City
delivering to Helping Hand in Golden “They take people back in time, can
of Tea Tree Gully residents who are
Grove, where dozens of books, from bring back old memories and make
unable to visit or access the library
a range of genres, are delivered them feel like they are somewhere
due to mobility issues, illness or
regularly. else.
disability.
Bill is one of the residents at Helping “Books are also great for the mind, so
cttg.sa.gov.au/homelibraryservice
Hand who highly anticipate the library it helps cognitively as well.”
delivery.
20Positive impact by young leaders
Tea Tree Gully youth leaders showcase the leadership skills of our
are having a big impact in our Youth Leadership Program members,” 2020 Youth
community and beyond.
said youth development coordinator Leadership Program
Carly Didcote.
A group of youth leaders successfully
applications
Our award-winning Youth Leadership
hosted a one-day youth leadership Applications are open until
Program was established in 2018 to
conference for about 100 local high 9 December 2019 for the
encourage young people to develop
school student leaders recently at the 2020 Youth Leadership Program
leadership skills.
Golden Grove Arts Centre. intake, as well as a new Giving
Earlier this year a group of Back Program.
Through interactive activities run by
participants from our 2018 program
youth leaders, students learnt about Each term, the Giving Back
made a flying visit to Roxby Downs to
playing to their character strengths, Program will have a separate
co-host a youth leadership summit.
community leadership and gratitude. student intake and cover a
Plus, a number of local youth also different topic, working closely
Youth leaders were flooded with
assisted Alexandrina Council with an with several local not-for-profit
compliments after the event, with
Emerging Young Makers Bootcamp, organisations.
participants saying the conference
hosted by Ms Didcote.
was inspirational and motivating. There will be 15 places available
Many young leaders involved in our in the annual Youth Leadership
Here’s how one participant described
previous programs now serve as Program, while there will be 12
the conference: “Amazing! The
peer mentors for current Council places available each term in the
conference really made me think
youth programs. Giving Back Program.
deeper about issues that impact our
community.” We thank 2019 leaders for their cttg.sa.gov.au/youth
contribution and achievements and
“It’s great to see relationships with
wish them good luck for the future.
local schools strengthen and to
The City of Tea Tree Gully Youth Leadership Team for 2019, who hosted a conference for 100 local high school students.
21WHAT'S
ON?
AusDay fun!
Celebrate all things Australian with our
AusDay event on the lawns of Modbury’s
Civic Park on 26 January 2020 from
10am to 3pm.
With free family entertainment and
activities, rides and attractions, plus
a picnic area, the event will have a
chilled, relaxed vibe.
Food vendors will be at the park, but
you’re also welcome to bring your own
picnic lunch. There’s also the option to
buy food from nearby cafes.
cttg.sa.gov.au/ausday
22Movies under the stars Council facility
holiday closures
Enjoy a free outdoor cinema Coming up –
experience with four more movies to 10 January: Incredibles 2 Burragah Recreation Centre
come this Civic Park Movie season. 17 January: Toy Story 4 Closed on 23 December.
6 March: Aladdin (2019) Reopens 13 January.
Each night features free entertainment
13 March: The Secret Life of Pets 2
from 6.30pm at Modbury’s Civic Park, Civic Centre and library
with food vendors on site to cater to Visit our website or follow Tea Tree Closed from noon 24 December.
your dinner and movie snack needs! Events on Facebook for updates on Reopens 2 January.
pre-show entertainment and Gold
You’re also welcome to BYO food and Gallery 1855
Grass competitions.
drinks – and, of course, picnic rugs or Closed on 23 December.
chairs. Movies start around 8.30pm. cttg.sa.gov.au/movies Reopens 12 February.
Golden Grove Arts Centre
Closed on 23 December.
Reopens 28 January.
Golden Grove
Recreation Centre
Restricted hours from
16 to 22 December –
open 5pm to midnight.
Closed on 17 December.
Reopens 28 January.
Household waste bin collection
Bin collections scheduled for
25 to 27 December and 1 to 3
January will be delayed by one
day, e.g. if your collection day is
25 December, your bins will be
collected on 26 December.
Immunisation clinic
A scene from the Summer Garden Festival. Closed from 4.30pm
19 December.
Summer Our free event will feature Adelaide
Fringe performers, bands and artists,
Reopens 7 January.
Garden
food trucks, children’s entertainment Turramurra Recreation Centre
and more. Closed on 23 December.
Reopens 6 January at 4pm.
Festival
Fork on the Road food trucks will be
at the park, with a range of lunch and Waterworld
dinner options available to purchase. Closed from 6pm 24 December.
Modbury’s Civic Park will Alcohol and other drinks will also be Reopens 27 December.
be transformed into an available to buy. Early closure 6pm 31 December.
Regular hours all other days.
Adelaide Fringe playground Bring a picnic rug or chairs to enjoy an
for the Summer Garden afternoon and evening, packed with Out-of-hours emergencies
Festival on 15 February from entertainment. Call 1300 405 536.
12.30 to 9.30pm. cttg.sa.gov.au/sgf cttg.sa.gov.au
23Jubilee parkrun participants Joanne, Cameron and Jaiden are part of a contingent of up to 190 people who compete weekly.
It’s here for the long run
You’ll never have to walk, jog or run alone if you join in “We receive such positive feedback as it’s such a lovely
Jubilee Way parkrun! event for people of all ages. It’s a mix of participants, from
families with kids, people with dogs and prams, through to
Up to 190 people meet at 8am every Saturday at Jubilee
serious runners.”
Community Centre for a free timed 5 km circuit around
picturesque Wynn Vale Dam. Participants are encouraged to register before their first
parkrun and bring along their registration barcode weekly
“It’s a great way to get healthy and to be part of a
to access statistics and personal best data.
community event. We hear stories of people who started
just with walking who are now starting to jog,” said a cttg.sa.gov.au/parkrun
Jubilee Way parkrun director, Cherie Rothery.
2411 January – Pokémon Detective Pikachu
25 January – The Greatest Showman
Doors open at 7pm for 8.30pm movie.
$8 per person or $27 for a family pass:
includes movie, pools and slides.
cttg.sa.gov.au/diveinmovie
Bring the family along for our Australia
Mega Day. Slides, pools, amusements and
inflatable fun on the Aquarun.
Sunday 26 January
9am–6pm
Standard entry prices, plus $5 per person
for all amusements and slides
cttg.sa.gov.au/mega
Learn Register today for our term 1
learn-to-swim program, catering for
to
children from six months of age through
to adults.
swim Classes run seven days a week.
cttg.sa.gov.au/learntoswim
CTTGwaterworld @TTGCouncil
Cnr Jack High Lane & Golden Grove Road, Ridgehaven
8397 7439 | waterworld@cttg.sa.gov.au cttg.sa.gov.au/waterworldJanuary Exhibition:
What’s he building in there?
Dino Family Fun Day Drawings, paintings and collage by
Dinosaur-themed crafts and activities. James Parker and John Whitney,
Costumes are encouraged. investigating the suburban
December 22 January, 9am–1pm conundrum of ‘if your car’s not in
the garage – what is?’ This is a Fringe
Tea Tree Gully Library
Tribute to Christmas 571 North East Road, Modbury Festival 2020 exhibition.
Get into the festive spirit with a 12 February–21 March, noon–5pm
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
concert full of your favourite carols, Wednesday–Saturday
songs and singalongs with The Modfit Gallery 185
Beggars Christmas Favourites show. Modified low-to-medium intensity 2 Haines Road Tea Tree Gully
12 December, 2pm exercise program for over 50s. cttg.sa.gov.au/gallery
Golden Grove Arts Centre Wednesdays, from 29 January,
1 Tenison Place, Golden Grove Bandstand
9.15 or 10.15am at Golden Grove
Cost: $18 per ticket Recreation Centre Remember the events that shook the
1 Tenison Place, Golden Grove world with this musical tribute to the
cttg.sa.gov.au/arts
legendary TV show Bandstand.
125 years of Women’s Suffrage Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am
Turramurra Recreation Centre 13 February, 2pm
South Australia was one of the first Golden Grove Arts Centre
1000 Lower North East Road, Highbury
states in the world to grant voting 1 Tenison Place, Golden Grove
Cost: $7 per visit or
rights to women. Morning tea will Cost: $20 a ticket
$63 for a 10-visit pass
include yellow and purple cupcakes.
cttg.sa.gov.au/modfit cttg.sa.gov.au/arts
18 December, 11am–noon
Gully Arts Show
Tea Tree Gully Library
571 North East Road, Modbury
February See paintings, porcelain
Net-attack and ceramics created
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
Fun intro to netball for kids aged 5–10. by local artists.
Children’s Christmas Craft
Mondays, 4pm (from 3 February) 22 February to
Get into the Christmas spirit and Golden Grove Recreation Centre 1 March - opening
create a unique gift for someone 1 Tenison Place, Golden Grove 21 February, 7pm
special. Suitable for ages 4–12. Tea Tree Gully
Tuesdays, 4pm (from 4 February)
19 December, 10am–noon Library - 571 North
Turramurra Recreation Centre
East Road, Modbury
Tea Tree Gully Library 1000 Lower North East Road, Highbury
571 North East Road, Modbury Cost: $65 a child a term cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
cttg.sa.gov.au/netball
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
GOLF IS GREAT AT THE GULLY!
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Club everyone made me l love the Tea Tree Gully restaurant, pro shop
feel very welcome. Don’t golf course. I aspire and friendliness of other
hesitate to become a to be a professional golfers.”
member to keep fit and golfer after attending
meet some wonderful the Women’s Australian Agnes and Vlad have a
people.” Open.” 6.5 day membership.
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26Climate Medicine: Anusha Atukorola book launch
The health effects of climate change Local author Anusha Atukorola Community
Local GP Dr Kate Wylie will discuss the launches her third book, Sharing the noticeboard
health effects of climate change and Journey.
U3A Tea Tree Gully
how to reduce the impact for you and 1 March, 2.30–4pm
your family. U3A classes and group
Tea Tree Gully Library
activities currently available
19 February, 6.30–7.30pm 571 North East Road, Modbury
include painting and drawing,
Tea Tree Gully Library cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents astronomy, tai chi and
571 North East Road, Modbury
A Wandering Minstrel photography. U3A is located
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents at Gold Court, Modbury North.
As a founding member of the
Contact 8265 3079.
Cooking for type 2 diabetes internationally famous Seekers, Keith
Prepare and learn about the benefits Potger sings old favourites, a touch of Cheerleading
of a low-carbohydrate, healthy fat way Nashville and some beautiful original EPC All Stars Cheerleading at
of eating. ballads from his solo albums. Golden Grove offer competitive
Thursdays from 27 February for four 12 March, 2pm and just-for-fun cheerleading
weeks,12.30–2pm Golden Grove Arts Centre and dance classes for ages
Cost: $20 (covers all sessions) 1 Tenison Place, Golden Grove three and over during school
Holden Hill Community Centre Cost: $20 a ticket terms at 18 Edison Drive,
82 Valiant Road, Holden Hill Golden Grove. All abilities
cttg.sa.gov.au/arts
welcome. Contact Emily on
cttg.sa.gov.au/type2 0423 829 985.
March TTG Senior Citizens Club
Come along to the club for
Poetry up the Creek
activities, mobility classes,
An entertaining live poetry evening carpet bowls, dancing and
that’s literally up the creek! Be snooker. The club is located
transported by the witty, impassioned at 14 Leslie Crescent, Tea Tree
and streetwise words crafted by SA Gully. Contact Shirley on
poets of all ages. BYO picnic and rug. 0409 676 980.
Food and drinks available to buy.
Visit our website to submit an
1 March, 7–9pm.
More info or bookings entry for a coming event or
Gates open from 6pm
activity to be held in our City.
Pine Park, corner of North East and Visit cttg.sa.gov.au/events
Haines Roads, Tea Tree Gully or call 8397 7444 cttg.sa.gov.au/publicity
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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