Harrogate and Brukunga Townships Plan - Progress & Fire Recovery

The Harrogate and Brukunga Townships Plan was developed to coordinate bushfire recovery efforts following the Cudlee Creek fires in 2019 and longer term development of the townships. Almost all of the bushfire recovery and resilience projects have been completed or are nearing completion. Most notably this includes improving access to water for firefighting purposes in Harrogate.

As we continue to assist the community recover and grow, the following provides an update of projects planned with and around Harrogate and Brukunga.

Implementation Plan
(Updated April 2021)
Endorsed Timeframes - Bushfire Response: Immediate, Short: 0-3 years, Medium: 3+, Ongoing: for the lifeContinue reading

As we continue to assist the community recover and grow, the following provides an update of projects planned with and around Harrogate and Brukunga.

Implementation Plan
(Updated April 2021)
Endorsed Timeframes - Bushfire Response: Immediate, Short: 0-3 years, Medium: 3+, Ongoing: for the life of the plan

+ BUSHFIRE RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE

Action Number	Action	Timeframe	Status
1	Continue to support the ongoing recovery and resilience efforts of the communities of Harrogate and Brukunga wherever possible.	Ongoing	Ongoing Recovery and resilience efforts continue through a number of initiatives and ongoing Council works/services.
2	Review roadside vegetation management and determine additional maintenance that may be required. Where necessary implement improved maintenance program in identified issue areas as a priority	Bushfire Response	Current Projects Review/audit undertaken and immediate works completed. Council will continue to monitor.
3	Review supply/access for fire fighting water with the CFS and assist with the implementation of additional dedicated water tanks and improved access for fire fighting purposes at Harrogate and Brukunga.	Bushfire Response	Completed Dedicated fire fighting tank installed. This project was assisted greatly with local community input.
4	Council to review the condition of the unsealed section of Harrogate Road south of Harrogate, prepare design and upgrade while considering opportunity for combining such a project with improved pedestrian infrastructure.	Bushfire Response	Current Project Road works planned to be delivered late 2021 (FY21/22)
5	Council to liaise with telecommunication service providers and advocate for improved service provision.	Bushfire Response	Ongoing Initial preliminary discussions undertaken. Advocacy and discussion will continue to be undertaken when opportunities arise.
6	Council to proactively communicate and where necessary educate property owners district wide of best practice fire prevention measures and promote early implementation of individual bushfire survival plans in emergency situations.	Bushfire Response	Completed Initiative completed which included workshops, information booklet and planning tool, online information and one on one landholder meetings. Council working with CFS community engagement on future engagement initiatives.
7	Review the condition of existing native vegetation areas and implement sensitive bushcare and/or revegetation planting where appropriate.	Short	Completed Review completed and broader education and information provided to property owners and the general public.
8	Weed management of the Bremer River within Harrogate and Dawesly Creek within Brukunga should be undertaken.	Bushfire Response	Ongoing Internal Council working group formed Creek and Waterways Group to assist with management of these initiatives.

+ HERITAGE, CHARACTER AND IDENTITY

Action Number	Action	Timeframe	Status
9	Advocate and support the continued protection of heritage places.	Ongoing	Ongoing Heritage buildings continue to be protected through relevant legislation. Council's Heritage Incentive Scheme ongoing.
10	Celebrate indigenous and European heritage and culture of the area through initiatives such as interpretive signage, public art installations and the materials chosen for public realm improvements.	Ongoing	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.
11	Reinforce existing township boundaries and promote opportunities for improved entry statements for each township.	Short	Ongoing Council active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.
12	Assist the community to action small scale streetscape improvements within the public realm within Harrogate and Brukunga.	Ongoing	Completed Minor streetscape improvements work undertaken within each township including landscaping and street tree planting.
13	Advocate for an installation for public art in reference to and in acknowledgement of indigenous Peramangk history in Brukunga.	Short - Medium	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.

+ CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

Action Number	Action	Timeframe	Status
14	Continue to support the role and function of community and sporting groups, acknowledging the important role they play to encourage social interaction and inclusion.	Ongoing	Ongoing Ongoing through a number of initiatives and Council works/services.
15	Continue to support local community events which provide an opportunity for the community to come together and which helps to cement the identity of the town and creates a sense of community.	Ongoing	Ongoing Ongoing through a number of initiatives and Council works/services.
16	Encourage improved use of Council’s Hills Community Transport program and advocate for improved public transport services.	Ongoing	Ongoing Ongoing through a number of initiatives and Council works/services.
17	Continue to provide facilities which cater for informal recreation activities to engage younger residents and support community groups which perform this role.	Ongoing	Current Project Construction of a trail from Harrogate to the Harrogate Cemetery.

+ ACCESS AND MOVEMENT

Action Number	Action	Timeframe	Status
18	Council to undertake a condition review of existing roads in Harrogate and Brukunga and implement any required maintenance of identified roads and if necessary road upgrades to improve access and egress to the towns. Priority for the upgrade of the unsealed section of Harrogate Road and consideration of Military Road, Wachtel Road and Laurie Road.	Short	Completed Preliminary review undertaken and Council will continue to monitor and implement subject to budget allocation.
19	Council to review existing pedestrian provisions and undertake a needs analysis to consider where improvements are needed and implement where required with priority to improving safe and ease of movement between key destinations.	Medium	To Be Scheduled To be actioned as per timeframe.
20	Implement improved pedestrian focused safety signage on entrances to townships.	Short	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.
21	Review existing condition of access driveway and culvert over the Bremer River to the Harrogate Reserve and undertake improvement works if and when required.	Medium	Ongoing Some minor improvement works undertaken and Council will continue to monitor.

+ OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Action Number	Action	Timeframe	Status
22	Council to review existing community facilities, open space and trail network in the short term as to inform any identified potential improvements required.	Short	Current Projects Review undertaken with some projects such as the Harrogate Cemetery Trail and Open Space Improvements to the Harrogate Reserve being implemented in 2021.
23	Following the review undertake improvements to existing community facilities, open space and trails consistent with identified needs/priorities across the townships and broader district noting that all projects would be subject to future funding allocation.	Ongoing	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.
24	Improve community useability of James Hammer Memorial Reserve, Brukunga such as consideration of passive play elements, unsealed footpath and landscaping.	Medium	To Be Scheduled To be actioned as per timeframe
25	Improve the appearance of township entrances and approaches.	Medium	To Be Scheduled To be actioned as per timeframe
26	Improve basic wayfinding signage within townships to open space areas and key destinations.	Short	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.
27	Provide public seating and activation node nearby the Harrogate Memorial Hall and provide improved formalisation of car parking on Council land.	Medium	Ongoing Improved car parking provided on Laurie Road and further opportunities being explored.
28	Formalise walking trail loop from Laurie Road to the Harrogate Cemetery.	Short - Medium	Current Projects Current project planned to be completed April 2021.
29	Investigate potential for formalised access to land west of Smilie Street, Brukunga for improved community use and access purposes.	Short	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.

+ SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT

Action Number	Action	Timeframe	Status
30	Educate and inform local residents on appropriate roadside management practices and native vegetation protection. Investigate suitable mechanism for this to occur.	Short	Completed Action completed but Council will continue to inform.
31	Advocate, support and partner with existing groups such as Trees for Life for bushcare or revegetation projects within Harrogate and Brukunga and surrounds.	Short - Medium	Completed Action completed but Council will continue to inform.
32	Undertake sensitive bushcare and revegetation planting on Council land where possible and support volunteers.	Ongoing	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.
33	Advocate and promote the building of Climate Resilient homes within the district as informed by the Where We Build What We Build project recommendations.	Ongoing	Ongoing Council staff active in seeking an opportunity to implement action.

+ INFRASTRUCTURE

Action Number	Action	Timeframe	Status
34	Undertake a review of existing stormwater management within the townships.	Short - Medium	To Be Scheduled To be actioned as per timeframe.
35	Undertake a review of existing kerb and pedestrian footpaths within the township as to inform potential for infrastructure upgrades in the context of already programmed and future proposed works.	Short	To Be Scheduled To be actioned as per timeframe
36	Continue working with the CFS to ensure Bushfire Management Plans are up-to-date.	Ongoing	Ongoing Ongoing through a number of initiatives Council works/services.
37	Advocate for an extension of SA Water infrastructure to service Harrogate.	Ongoing	Ongoing Preliminary investigation undertaken. SA Water infrastructure service upgrade to these townships not currently planned.

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