 |
|||||||
|
|||||||
|
|||||||
NewsroomQuick Links
What's New?
|
Message from the Lord Mayor
Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Latest News Week commencing Monday 8th February 2010 Acknowledgement of Country
As well as the traditional “Lords Prayer” Darwin City Council now has a new tradition a recital of the “Acknowledgement of Country". The new opening protocol was introduced at the first Council meeting for 2010 and will remain as a fixture henceforth.
Australian Government Funding for Local Projects
Lord Mayor, Graeme Sawyer shows Federal Member for Solomon, Damian Hale completed projects. MY0800 - Darwin City Revitalisation
Darwin City Council is working with the Australian Government, the Northern Territory Government and the private sector to revitalise the economic growth, social and cultural development of Darwin city. Works are underway. The Knuckey Street component is progressing well with the service trenching complete and the tree build outs excavated.
New Disabled Parking TV Commercial - "If you're Able?" Council Walkway Decision At a Special Council Meeting held on Monday 14 December 2009 Council decided to close a number of walkways and introduce night closures to others. Full details of the decisions, minutes of the meeting, reports, maps and other information are contained in the links below: Walkway Review Reports The attached reports provide a detailed review of walkways in Karama, Malak, Wulagi, Wagaman, Anula and Moil and proposes a list of walkways which should remain open and those which should be closed, based on methodology recommended by the consultants, CPG to Council in June 2009. The report recommends closing a total of 45 (42%) of those walkways reviewed. The methodology recommends to rationalise the current number of walkways in the municipality by closing walkways surplus to the main desire lines (the natural and shortest path taken by pedestrians) and applying the existing level of resources to improve the standard of those walkways which remain open. The new proposed Walkway Policy 2009 (see below) is a shift away from walkway closures towards a more concentrated and proactive approach of walkway management and infrastructure maintenance, adopting best practice CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. One hundred and seven walkways in nine suburbs have been assessed which includes the 8 outstanding walkway petitions and the 14 walkways currently being closed at night time. 2009 Technologist of the Year Awards
Presented to a Technologist member of Engineers Australia, the Technologist of the Year Award is given to someone who has demonstrated competence and significant achievement in community affairs and a demonstrated understanding of the role and purpose of the engineering profession within society and proficiency in the use of communication skills. Tom Maher has done an outstanding job at Darwin City Council in terms of Asset Management. His credentials in this area are exceptional. Tom is also a member of a national committee developing an international asset management manual. Pride of Workmanship Awards
Shelley was nominated as someone who shows excellence in the workplace, particularly with Council's Waste Management Agenda, has a good attitude to her work, has demonstrated a passion for recycling and has been a cheerful 'can do' member of the Climate Change and Environment team. 2008/09 Annual Report Darwin City Council has published their Annual Report for the 2008-2009 financial year.
Review of the Greater Darwin Arterial Cycle Path Network
Further information is available in the review document: Nominations for the CBD Parking Advisory CommitteeDarwin City Council is seeking nominations for the position of Volunteer Community Representative on the CBD Parking Advisory Committee.
Darwin City Council's Ten Year Financial Plan Council is required under Section 126 of the Local Government Act to prepare a Long Term Financial Plan and Council at its meeting on Tuesday 28 July 2009 considered a report on the 2009/10 -2019/20 Long Term Financial Plan . Each year a 10 Year Financial Plan is prepared and presented to Council. The plan uses a series of assumptions to provide an estimate of Council’s financial position over time. This can help to inform Council on the longer term impacts of its current service levels, new initiatives and capital works program and make decisions regarding its overall financial direction. The 10 Year Plan also helps Council to set its parameters for the preparation of its annual budget and four year business plan. One of the assumptions of the plan is an annual rate increase of 5.6% per annum. Over time it has become apparent that consistently increasing rates by CPI is not enough to generate the required amount of funds to sustain Council’s projected operations. Council in recent years when determining rate increases has considered a cost index of materials and services that is based upon an average of the CPI and the Tender Price Index prepared by Rider Levett Bucknall, who are reputable, global property and construction consultants specialising in cost management and advisory. Council is responsible for $657M of infrastructure assets. Council’s 10 Year Capital Works Program which is incorporated into the Long Term Financial Plan includes capital expenditure of $217M over the ten years. This level of capital expenditure ensures that Council assets will be maintained and replaced as their useful lives expire. As part of the normal planning process the asset prioritisation model is reviewed and updated regularly so that the Long Term Plan reflects the current priorities for capital works. Council’s financial position is strong. The Long Term Financial Plan forecasts Council holding significant cash balances at the end of each financial year. The plan also allows for significant capital expenditure each year to ensure the ongoing sustainability of Council infrastructure. 2009/2010 City of Darwin Municipal Plan Darwin City Council endorsed the 2009/2010 City of Darwin Municipal Plan and Budget at the Second Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 30 June. Council strives to deliver vital infrastructure and quality services. As with previous years, our planning is based on a long term financial strategy that maintains our assets and provides for growth of the city through new capital works and operational initiatives. During the 2008/2009 financial year, council endorsed the new Evolving Darwin, Towards 2020 and Beyond Strategic Plan. The Evolving Darwin Strategic Plan sets out Darwin City Council's aspirational vision for the City which will now act as the basis upon which future decisions are made. The Evolving Darwin Plan is aligned to the long term financial strategy and now provides Council and our community a clear way forward and will influence the way in which Council operates over the coming years. The 2009/2010 Municipal Plan aims to ensure that the needs of current and future residents, business and industry are met whilst balancing the community's capacity to pay. We believe this plan will provide an appropriate mix of operational service levels, ongoing capital works and new infrastructure initiatives within a responsible and financially sustainable framework.
Local Governments for Sustainability Darwin City Council has successfully completed Milestone 4 in the Cities for Climate Protection Program. Council's achievement of this milestone demonstrates that Darwin is a leader in greenhouse action, through the implementation of innovative abatement actions.
2009 Brolga Awards Darwin City Council is proud to be a sponsorship partner of the 2009 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards (Brolga Awards). The Brolga Awards recognise and encourage tourism businesses that strive for excellence in every area of their operation. The competition is open to tourism operators, industry suppliers and outstanding individuals. The Brolga award is the industry’s highest accolade and the recipients represent the best products and services in the Northern Territory. Nation Building Program - Roads to Recovery Darwin City Council welcomes the announcement of the Nation Building Program Roads Evolving Darwin - Strategic Directions Towards 2020 and beyond
The Council recognises the need for change and through its various plans will strive to do what is necessary to ensure the city continues to offer a great lifestyle, together with environmental, economic and social wellbeing and in doing so will provide growth and facilities to meet the needs of the people of Darwin and its visitors into the future. We would like to thank and acknowledge all of our residents, community groups and businesses who provided feedback through public consultation. All of your thoughts and ideas have helped shape the final document. The goals and strategies outlined in the Evolving Darwin plan will support our City and our community to grow and prosper. Many interesting ideas were put forward and many will be included in Council’s Operational Plans and implemented over the coming years. Graffiti Management Plan
After Hours number change
Click on the above link to access the Work Zone Traffic Management info-sheet |
||||||
Darwin City Council's Asset Manager, Tom Maher recently received the prestigious 2009 Technologist of the Year Award from Engineers Australia. With more than 85,000 members nationwide, Engineers Australia is the largest and most diverse professional body for engineers in Australia. 
Darwin City Council's Environment Support Officer, Shelley Inglis was one of the eight Award Recipients who were from Government Departments and Business nominations.
Shelley received her award from the Chief Minister, the Honourable Paul Henderson, in the presence of Lorraine Asprey, President of Rotary Club Darwin North and assembled guests from Darwin and Palmerston. 
Phone: (08) 89 300 300 | Email: dcc@darwin.nt.gov.au | © 2008 Darwin City Council
Privacy & disclaimer notice