Brukunga and Harrogate Township Plan

In December 2019 the Cudlee Creek fires effected a large area of the Mount Lofty Ranges with over 23,000 hectares burnt as a result of these fires. Approximately 30% of this effected area is located within the Mount Barker District Council area and has had a significant impact on the Brukunga and Harrogate communities. In addition to planning for the long term objectives for these townships, the Council is also intending to plan for a range of short term actions which will assist in the recovery from these recent events.

With a view to better manage the strategic objectives for the Brukunga and Harrogate townships, Council is preparing a ‘Township Plan’ in consultation with a number of community groups from Brukunga and Harrogate and is now also looking to engage with the wider Brukunga and Harrogate communities about the issues that are relevant to these communities.

Purpose of the Township Plan

The Brukunga and Harrogate Township Plan will provide a vision for the future of the Brukunga and Harrogate townships across the next 10-20 years, identifying strategic actions and objectives to realise these visions. To assist in the recovery from the recent fire event the plan will also prioritise the delivery of short term actions and create strategies designed to help mitigate the risks of similar events occurring in the future.

Council is now seeking input from the Brukunga and Harrogate communities about the key priorities for the two towns. This feedback will inform the strategies, actions and priorities that will be contained within the plan.

ONLINE CONSULTATION SESSION

Council is holding an online consultation session on the Draft Brukunga and Harrogate Township Plan using a Zoom webinar. This session will be conducted online due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings.

The session is an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about the short and long term priorities for the Brukunga and Harrogate communities, including those relating to the bushfire recovery effort.

Council staff from a range of service areas will be available to respond to your pre-submitted questions and feedback and to discuss the broader feedback received during the recent consultation period. Please note only questions/comments submitted prior to the session will be answered.

A representative from the Adelaide Hills Bushfire Recovery Centre will also be joining the session.

How you can take part:

Submit any questions you would like answered via our form below to brukungaandharrogate@mountbarker.sa.gov.au by 5pm Monday 11 May 2020.

• Please indicate if you do not wish your name to be read out with the question during the session
• You will receive an acknowledgement that your question has been received;

Please submit your email with the following details:

Subject Questions Brukunga and Harrogate Township Plan Consultation Session

My question/feedback is:

I DO/DO NOT consent to my name being read out.

Login to the online session at 6.45pm ready for a 7.00pm start using the link contained within your acknowledgement email.

During the webinar, the facilitator will read out your name (unless otherwise indicated) and your questions/comments, directing them to the relevant representative from each service area.

To View The Session Only:

Login to view the webinar by clicking the link below from 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start on Tuesday 12^th May:

Webinar Access Link: (Click Here) https://zoom.us/j/96046475718

For any questions on how to view/access this session please contact Sue Miller on 8391 7200 or smiller@mountbarker.sa.gov.au