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Engaging Playford. Sports on for Angle Vale. Fremont Park playspace. Celebrity chef.

FREMONT PARK Mayor Glenn Docherty standing proud in Playford’s premier park, with upgrades to its playspace which “will be enjoyed by our community for generations to come.”

From the Mayor. I am delighted to welcome you to our new look Playford News. Our aim is to bring you the best of Playford through stories that celebrate our diverse and growing community and its wonderful contribution to the city. We will also be sharing more information about Council services that are part of your everyday, including the staff that deliver those services. I trust you will find this edition informative and encourage you to look out for Playford News delivered each quarter to your letterbox. Council is currently developing our plan for the next four years. The Strategic Plan looks at the role we can play in setting foundations for a happy, liveable and prosperous city. While we have some ideas, we needed to hear from our community about the future it wants. We asked people to share the top three things they would like us to focus on. We received more than 1,600 submissions – one of the largest responses to an engagement we’ve ever had. People submitted forms, shared thoughts online and joined in face-to-face sessions. It has been great to hear the diverse range of priorities and Council’s job is to now take that information and translate it in to actions. Thank you to everyone who joined in the conversation and shared ideas, issues and concerns. Because of your input, we have a better understanding of what is important to Playford which will guide us in developing better outcomes for everyone. Mayor Glenn Docherty. PAGE 2 | playford.sa.gov.au

Contents. Engaging Playford. SHAPE PLAYFORD

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A young voice.

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Dream studio.

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Celebrity chef.

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Engaging businesses.

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Sports on for Angle Vale.

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Elected Members Chat.

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Mow it all.

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Our environmentalist.

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Manage household waste.

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Fremont Park development. Pg. 20 What’s on your mind.

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Out and about.

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What’s on.

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EDITOR Amy Phillips PHOTOGRAPHY Darren Clements Kate Hayward CONTRIBUTORS Amy Phillips Kate Hayward Katrina Nitschke Athena Doufos Shannon Siegele Joanne Edwards Do you have a story idea? Let us know at playfordnews@playford.sa.gov.au | PAGE 3

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Engaging Playford. As a city, Playford is enriched with resilient and diverse communities across new and established suburbs, rural areas, townships and horticultural lands. Along with this comes a wealth of diverse knowledge, experience and viewpoints from those who live, work and play in our wonderful city. As a council, we want to provide more opportunities for our community to share their knowledge, their experiences and involve them in to building a better, stronger and more connected Playford. Over recent years, our annual Resident Satisfaction Survey has indicated we need to improve in this space and be more open and transparent with our community. We are listening and it is a key focus for us moving forward as a Council – and we look forward to having you join us along the way! As a way to demonstrate this focus, we have recently committed to one of the largest and most innovative engagement exercises to date. This was through involving over 1600 people who live and work in Playford to help shape our city’s draft Strategic Plan 2020-2024. Here’s what some of our community advocates shared about their experience and what drove them to be part of the conversation.

Join the conversation and get involved by visiting: playford.engagementhub.com.au

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Meet Cody. Community advocate for young people, Cody Palmer, wants to ensure his voice is heard and his experience helps shape a better future for others. Cody has been an active member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for six years and is passionate about education, job creation and health. “We are currently working with job agencies to provide a better experience for young people who are looking for a job for the first time,” he said. “We need to encourage more incentives for employers to hire young people and offer entry-level positions.” Cody said a focus on more flexible learning options may help support young people to continue to pursue higher levels of education and secure a career in their chosen industry. “I was able to tailor my education experience to what I was passionate about,” he said. “I am now studying to become a PE teacher and I would like other young people to have the same opportunity.” As he continues his study in a health-related field, Cody is also passionate about the development of more recreation facilities for young adults. “Spaces for young adults to support them to continue to be healthy and active members of our community,” he said.

Meet Kathryn and Kevin. New residents to Playford, Kathryn and Kevin Snape, believe community engagement is extremely important because “if you are going to be in a community, you should be part of it.” The couple agreed that the experience puts a “face to a name” and helps Council to be more approachable. “If they don’t ask, they are not going to know,” Kevin said. “Council then has the chance to filter what actually is important,” Kathryn added. The pair want to make sure the city is prepared for growth and supports the community through planning, infrastructure and services. Living within one of the new growth areas, traffic management of Curtis Road is a passion point. “We live in a growing community,” Kathryn said. “There are more and more houses going up, so it can only get more congested.” With an ageing population, the couple would like to see a focus on better connected communities, through construction of accessible footpaths, seating and shade. “We thought that was a priority because the community who are middle-aged into their sixties like us will become the elderly people in Playford,” Kathryn said. Kevin and Kathryn are already active in the community as members of the Playford men and women sheds, but believe access to community service information is also a priority. | PAGE 5

Meet Kimberley. Community advocate for people with a lived experience of a disability, Kimberley Ellis, continues to join the conversation to drive change for access to information and services. Kimberley said she wanted more of a focus placed on people with a disability feeling included in the community. “People with a disability need to feel like they belong in the community and that we matter,” Kimberley said. “We deserve to have our voice heard, the same as everybody else.” Kimberley is an active member of the City of Playford’s Friends Group and would like to see more activities for people with a disability. “I participate with the Friends Group doing activities such as bowling, cooking and fitness,” she said. But it’s not only about the services that are provided within the community, it is about creating more effective methods of communication. “I would like to see better access to information for people with disabilities regarding the different services that are available to them,” Kimberley said. “This information needs to be provided in different ways for all abilities.”

Meet the Kemp family. Mother of five, Brianah Kemp, wants to help build a safer community for families within Playford. “I want to be part of the conversation now, so I know what’s going to happen in the future and what is in-store for myself living in the community and my kids growing up here,” Brianah said. “I want to be able to say what I’d like to see and also hear from others.” Brianah and her family are passionate about further developing community connectedness through infrastructure, services and recreational facilities. “I want my family to live in a community like I did when I grew up where everyone supported one another,” she said. “This promotes community safety too.” Community safety through foundational infrastructure such as footpaths and lighting is a top priority for this mum. But to continue to be active members of the community, Brianah’s children want to see more places they can play and make friends in Playford. “The kids wanted more bike paths and activities to do with others their age, so they can meet new people,” Brianah said. “We have recently moved to a new area and they want to build their community here.” PAGE 6 | playford.sa.gov.au

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What’s your top 3? What are your top three priorities for the next four years? We asked, you answered. From connecting communities, improving city presentation and more infrastructure projects, Council recently received thousands of your ideas when we asked the Playford community to contribute to the direction of our next Strategic Plan. We are now at the stage where we are reviewing everyone’s input before we write our draft Strategic Plan for 2020-2024. The draft plan will be open for consultation in November and will be an opportunity to see our community’s views and priorities brought to life. To review the draft plan and continue to be part of the conversation, visit playford.engagementhub.com.au Want to hear more from our community advocates? Watch our top three video snapshot where we hear about their priorities and why youtube.com/cityofplayford

Fast facts. Thank you to the 1,600+ people who got involved in our Strategic Plan engagement. With more than 3,500 ideas shared, your input will shape the foundations Council needs to focus on over the next four years. These foundations included: • Roads, traffic, infrastructure and planning • Services and facilities • City presentation and pride • Governance, finance and accountability

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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Young advocate, Laura Brenton, is soon to celebrate 10 years on the Youth Advisory Committee.

A young person’s voice. “We are here to be heard and make change for the benefit of future generations.” This is the message from young people in our community who form part of the Playford Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Long serving YAC Member, Laura Brenton, 24, said the committee is a group of likeminded individuals who are passionate about influencing change. “It is a great place to have your voice heard,” she said. “If you are passionate about developing solutions to issues affecting young people in the community or influencing change, this is your opportunity.” The young advocates have led youth-based community outreach initiatives and events that support health and wellbeing, celebrate diversity and provide skill-building opportunities. For this young leader, it has also been a journey of self-discovery. “Since becoming a member, I have become the best version of myself and have grown a lot,” Laura said. “I now have the confidence to speak to new people and embrace new experiences. “I have also connected with people in my community I would have otherwise never met.” If you or someone you know would like to get involved in the Youth Advisory Committee call 8255 5560 or visit playford.sa.gov.au/young-people

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A new multi-media content studio is set to support young people through their creative endeavours at Northern Sound System (NSS). Not only will NSS support young people to create audio-visual content, it will stream their creations to industry professionals across the world on its online platform. Bianca Nilsson of Renegade Records, an independent record label, is an emerging industry professional who has taken NSS up on its offer. Bianca will be producing a digital radio segment on entrepreneurship, the music industry and internet hustling. “I want young people to gain a new skill out of every episode I create,” Bianca said. “Whether that is how to be an artist manager, tips for running your own record label, music publicity or streaming your music. “It’s vibe-central, there is just so much positive energy in this studio,” the young entrepreneur said. Studio manager, Ben Smith, said NSS is looking for young people who want to join the collective of creatives producing content on a topic they are passionate about. “We want gamers live streaming Twitch, young musicians talking about their creative process and playing their songs and their mate’s songs, industry professionals providing advice or sharing their stories, and budding journalists interviewing local, national or international talent,” Ben said. “We want to support young people to create content, sharing something they love, while gaining new skills and potential industry networks. “This will be a space where creative minds can come together, collaborate and make beautiful content.” For further information on how to get involved contact NSS on 8255 5560 or visit northernsoundsystem.com.au

YOUNG CREATIVES Bianca Nilsson of Renegade Records is set to hit the air waves with her new digital radio show.

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SCREEN STAR Playford Friends Group member, Matt, is enjoying his time in the limelight as one of four stars in the new Look â€˜n Cook video series.

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Playford’s next celebrity chef. Matt Bartley has been attending the Playford Friends Group for almost three years, where he has been able to develop skills, make new friends, familiarise himself with different services available in his community, and most recently, become a star in the new Look ‘n Cook video series. According to Matt, participating in the video series, “…was awesome! I’ve never done a cooking show before and it was a really cool experience.” The video series has been developed to support the Look ‘n Cook Book – a recipe book that aims to make cooking possible for more people. It is the second edition of Playford’s Look ‘n Cook Book, according to Amy Godfrey, Disability Access and Inclusion Coordinator. “Back in 2006 we released the first Look ‘n Cook Book in response to community consultation on our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan,” she said. “We recognised a gap in facilitating greater opportunities for independence in cooking activities within our groups.” Consultation revealed a need for more accessible communication and resources, with simple language, symbols and pictures, to enable greater participation in everyday activities for people with a disability and reduce the need for support in these activities. “We are still receiving similar feedback today and continue to get calls from the community to release more recipes,” Amy said. “This demonstrates there is still a gap for this type of resource, so we decided to revisit the recipe book and modernise it with the help of the Playford Friends Group.” Participants in the Playford Friends Group tested all recipes to make sure they are easy, tasty and fun to make. Matt is one of four participants from the group who features in the video series. Matt is proud to star in the video series, according to his mum, Marianne. “After filming he couldn’t stop talking about the video, I’ve seen his confidence grow, he’s trying new things and he views himself as a mini celebrity,” she said. Since participating in the video series, Matt’s skills and confidence in the kitchen have increased. He has started cooking meals at home and has even cooked for his girlfriend. The Look ‘n Cook Book and video series was released in early September. Thanks to the sponsorship of Feros Care and Industrial & Constructive Scaffolding, Council has been able to increase its reach, making the recipes available to more people.

Buy your copy: Look ‘n Cook Book. Purchase your copy of the Look ‘n Cook Book for $10, with all sales funding future Playford Friends Group projects and activities. For information on how you can purchase the ‘Look ‘n Cook Book’ or to watch the video series, visit: playford.sa.gov.au/look-n-cook

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Engaging businesses. The Stretton Centre team has spent the last five years engaging with, talking to and supporting local northern Adelaide businesses. Emma Werner, Events Coordinator, has been with the Stretton Centre from the beginning. She has seen the iconic Munno Para building come to life, transforming from an empty lot to the home of 88 local co-working businesses. “Co-working is just one of the ways our team has provided our business community with support since officially opening in September 2015,” said Emma. “This has included assistance with the preparation of government grants, navigating government funding and facilitating relevant training and development opportunities.” Emma has been involved in coordinating a range of events to support the local business community. From the Centre’s official opening, to an industry breakfast promoting supply chain opportunities with Australian Future Submarine design and build partner, Naval Group Australia and developing a 10-month National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Business Support Program to support local businesses navigate the NDIS. However for Emma her highlight has been, “witnessing firsthand businesses, grow, diversify and take on more employees.” Connect with the Stretton Centre on 8254 4666 or at connect@strettoncentre.com.au

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$7.63M in grants for the region

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$86.5M in investment through private expansion projects, grants and business support activities

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586 local jobs through growth of co-working businesses, grants and business support activities

609,166 visitors to the Centre Hosted seven trainees and 16 work placements

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Sports on for Angle Vale. The Angle Vale Sports Centre has one of Playford’s highest community utilisation rates for a sporting facility, with over 1,200 active participants. Stage 1 of the Angle Vale Sports Centre masterplan was completed and opened in 2013. Since then, the Centre has seen staged Council investment to realise the masterplan and meet local community demand for access to sport.

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“Angle Vale is one of the fastest growing areas in South Australia,” said Jane Pogas, President of the Angle Vale Sports and Community Association (AVSACA). “The sporting clubs that call the complex home are some of the largest in their affiliated associations.”

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The AVSACA has worked closely with Council across all stages of the upgrades to ensure it meets community needs, including the recently approved $4.7M fifth stage. With the current facilities at capacity, Council approved the construction of Stage 5, which includes an additional shared-use oval, additional senior soccer pitch with overlaid junior soccer pitches along with facilities to support their use, such as backstops, lighting and pathways throughout the facility.

Increased carparks

Additional senior soccer pitch with overlaid junior soccer pitches Lighting for carparks and playing fields Continuous footpath network throughout the facility

“Stage 5 will see increased participation opportunities in football, soccer and cricket for our community,” said Jane. “The upgrades will enhance the Centre for all users, with the facility used by the local community for socialising, walking and other recreational activities.” Grant funding of $590,000 was received from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing’s Grassroots Football, Cricket and Netball Facility Program. | PAGE 13

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Elected Member chat. Q: Why do you think it is important for the community to have their say?

Ward One.

Buckland Park, Waterloo Corner, Virginia, Eyre, Penfield Gardens, MacDonald Park, Andrews Farm and Smithfield Plains; and parts of the suburbs of Angle Vale (to the west of the Northern Expressway) and Edinburgh North.

It’s important for us and the community to have a say because we live and breathe here, and utilise facilities. Cr Cathy-Jo Tame | 0478 283 875 crcjtame@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Two.

It is vitally important that all residents and ratepayers have a say. Creating a great place to live, work and play is everyone’s responsibility. Council is here to serve the community knowing, understanding and valuing input drives a community vision we can all work towards. Mayor Glenn Docherty 0413 219 868 mayordocherty@playford.sa.gov.au

There are many different views and ideas within the diverse range of groups that make up our community. Therefore, it is crucial that Elected Members and Council administration are exposed to all these views before making decisions that affect these people. Cr Peter Rentoulis | 0417 016 146 crarentoulis@playford.sa.gov.au

We are the closest level of Government to our community. We must ensure our ratepayers provide input into how they want the community to be shaped. The Northern Adelaide Plains Food Bowl is an integral part of the region, they must continue to reach out to Councillors. Cr Clint Marsh | 0478 283 874 crcmarsh@playford.sa.gov.au

Munno Para Downs, Munno Para West, Munno Para and Smithfield; and parts of the suburbs of Blakeview and Angle Vale (to the east of the Northern Expressway).

With our diverse population it is important all community needs are taken into account to make sure Council services and activities are accessible for all, bringing our community together. Your say helps make this happen, and promotes identity and belonging. Cr Jane Onuzans | 0432 251 207 creonuzans@playford.sa.gov.au PAGE 14 | playford.sa.gov.au

It’s important the community has their say as it aids the decision making process, providing a valuable cross section of community expectations. This ultimately affects their daily lives and enjoyment within the community they live, work and play. Cr Stephen Coppins | 0478 283 876 crscoppins@playford.sa.gov.au

Whilst elected to represent residents of Ward Two, it is important when faced with difficult decisions that we have the confidence of our constituents to make the right decisions. This is done with community consultation across the City of Playford. Cr Gay Smallwood-Smith 0417 016 163 crgsmallwoodsmith@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Three.

Craigmore, Hillbank, Gould Creek, One Tree Hill, Sampson Flat, Humbug Scrub, Uleybury, Yattalunga and Bibaringa.

Hearing from you, the community, helps Council make the best plans that line up with your views and priorities. It’s a great way to take the pulse of our community, and to help gauge what matters most to people. Your input helps us make better decisions on your behalf. Cr Andrew Craig | 0417 016 160 cracraig@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Four.

There has been a disconnection between the service delivery of Council and the expectations of many residents. Increased community consultation and involvement will ensure we are on the right path to plan, deliver and meet the expectations of the residents and ratepayers. Cr David Kerrison | 0478 283 879 crdkerrison@playford.sa.gov.au

Davoren Park, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth, Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale; and part of the suburb of Edinburgh North.

As a community organisation it is vital that we respond to our residents to achieve the best outcome for our city. By seeking feedback, we can respond to expectations and develop appropriate programs and services for our residents. Cr Marilyn Baker (Deputy Mayor) 0418 836 685 crmbaker@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Five.

It is important to hear the voices of a diverse range of people throughout the City of Playford. In turn, this assists the Elected Members in further understanding a wide range community thoughts, feelings and needs. Cr Veronica Gossink | 0478 283 878 crvgossink@playford.sa.gov.au

It is important for the community to have their say because it is great for those around us to have an opinion in the decisions the Council Chamber is making to achieve a better future in the City of Playford. Cr Katrina Stroet | 0466 941 362 crkstroet@playford.sa.gov.au

Playford is one of the fastest growing Councils in Australia, and we need your voice to help shape it. Your suggestions on parks, walking trails, dog parks and community hubs will inform our next Strategic Plan for 2020-2024. Please get involved. Cr Dennis Ryan | 0417 016 167 crdryan@playford.sa.gov.au

Elizabeth Downs, Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth East and Elizabeth Grove; and part of the suburb of Blakeview.

For inclusive purposes; that we offer a diverse range of services, and make our services known to new and existing residents. We want to hear about what services they require, to focus on bringing the community together, and ensure the appropriate support and communication is there. Cr Misty Norris | 0478 283 882 crmnorris@playford.sa.gov.au

An important process is for Playford’s multicultural residents to feel included and have access to all facets of Council decisions and activities. By not engaging residents to have their say on how rates are put to efficient use, services may not be utilised effectively. Cr Shirley Halls | 0419 866 872 crshalls@playford.sa.gov.au

Council exists only to serve its community. Therefore, it’s essential that we continually listen to and act on the community’s needs and aspirations. They, after all, in all their diversity know better than anyone, what those expectations are. Cr Akram Arifi | 0431 609 531 craarifi@playford.sa.gov.au | PAGE 15

SPRING TIME Our mowers, tractors and slashers will be busy this season maintaining city presentation.

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Mow it all. It’s spring again, and the growth on our verges, roadsides, parks and open spaces goes into high gear – and so does Woody (pictured), one of Council’s many mowing gurus. As the spring weather nurtures growth in our vegetation, landscaped areas, weeds and grasses alike, you’ll be seeing our mowers, tractors and reach slashers out and about across Playford between April and January every year. In a city of approximately 345km², Playford has almost 700km of urban verges. With recurring sun and rain, our verges require between four to five cuts a year across a 40-day cycle to make sure Playford remains well presented and a great place to live for our community. In addition to maintaining urban verges and 630km of rural verges, Council crews slash 500ha of open spaces and corridors which equates to almost 900 football ovals worth of grass. This is managed through Council’s tractor slashing program which slashes roadsides and intersections and our reach slashing program for gullies and swale drains. This year, our community can expect an additional cut across both of these programs as a result of Council’s 2020-2021 Annual Business Plan. Often, residents ask if it’s ok to maintain a Council verge, and the answer is yes. We encourage our ‘verge proud’ residents to let us know and fill out an application. The applications process is important to make sure residents are aware of any associated risk when working on their verge. Our rural residents will find there are a few more things to consider in their application, like terrain, Council infrastructure and the preservation of native vegetation - which are indicated by numbered blue markers along roadsides. Spring is also a timely reminder for our rural residents to consider their own Bushfire Survival Plans and vegetation management on their properties. To learn more about these services, and our verge mowing guru, Woody, visit playford.sa.gov.au.

Talk to us. We are here and interested in hearing from you about how we deliver these services. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or just want to connect with us, contact us on playford@playford.sa.gov.au or call 8256 0333.

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Our environmentalist. Renae Williams recently celebrated five years as Environment Officer with the City of Playford and has been working in the environment sector for 15 years. It’s important to Renae she make a contribution through her work. “…Anything that’s helping to make the world a better place is worthwhile to me,” she said. Renae has some suggestions on how anyone can make their own contribution in simple ways, for a big impact. At the moment, bin contamination is a big challenge when it comes to household waste – that’s the wrong stuff going in the wrong bins. For example, food waste going into the red bin, or general waste going into the yellow. By sorting your waste correctly you can have a direct influence on how much it costs Council to process and also have a positive impact on the environment. “In broad terms, it’s five times more expensive to dispose of waste in your red general waste bin than through the green bin,” Renae said. “The state levy for landfill has increased significantly, and those costs are inevitably passed on through rate increases, so anything that can keep waste out of landfill is a win. “Not to mention that food scraps and organics can be composted and used to fertilise our parks and gardens, giving back in environmental terms.” If you’re concerned that making an effort to recycle through your yellow bin won’t make a difference, don’t be. Council’s resource recovery partner Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) is leading the way with household recycling, and is committed to using local and interstate recycling companies. We are setting the standard for the rest of Australia, so as Playford residents, we have a huge opportunity to make real change right from our own homes! PAGE 18 | playford.sa.gov.au

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Manage household waste. Tip 1. Make it Easy. Set up a ‘system of four’ in your kitchen: 1. A general waste bin to empty to the red bin. 2. A tub or box for clean recyclables for the yellow. 3. A spare shopping bag for clean soft plastics, which go in the Redcycle Bins at Coles or Woolworths. 4. A container or caddy on the kitchen counter for food waste for the green bin or to your garden compost.

Tip 2. Cut the smell. Use dry layers in your green bin between the wet food scraps and garden waste, like pizza boxes, cardboard or compostable paper, or dry lawn clippings. Hose out your green bin on the lawn after emptying. Remove food scraps from the kitchen every two days so it doesn’t get a chance to break down.

Tip 3. Identify recyclable plastics correctly. There is a simple way to identify what kind of hard plastics go into your yellow bin – when you crush it with your hand, it bounces back to its original shape. If it splinters or stays crushed, it will need to go into your red bin. Soft plastics and films need to go to Redcycle at your local Coles or Woolworths – remember to take it on your regular shopping trip!

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Fremont Park on the up. Fremont Park is the City of Playfordâ€™s premier civic park located in the heart of Elizabeth. The park is a much-loved focal point for community celebrations, as well as a superb area for recreation and outdoor activities for the entire community. In March 2018, Council endorsed the masterplan for Fremont Park, with a vision for upgrades over a number of stages. As part of developing the design, the community shared their ideas and aspirations for the park, which have informed our focus on inclusive play, access for all, and large open spaces catering to diverse community gatherings. When complete, around 30 activated zones will feature, ranging from recreation areas and cycling paths to event spaces, picnic areas and nature play areas. Stage 1 was completed in 2018 and included an upgrade of Adams Creek, the construction of a new shared path and irrigated lawn areas. Stage 2 has just been completed and includes a new all-abilities playspace, full-size basketball court, picnic areas, shelters with barbecues and significant new landscaping. The play area features Playfordâ€™s first communication board, which will help make communication accessible for people who are non-verbal. These new features will be a lovely addition to our already popular park and we anticipate they will create many future positive moments and memories for our community. Stage 2 upgrades were valued at $2M with funding including a $1M SA Government Places for People grant. PAGE 20 | playford.sa.gov.au

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What’s on your mind. Playford covers 345km² and because we can’t be everywhere at once, we really appreciate your eyes and ears when it comes to reporting issues which require attention. Here are a few of the most reported items and common questions coming from our community in the past couple of months.