About Town - Summer 2014

about town
Issue 6 Summer 2014
From the Mayor
On the 13th December 2013, James Sarah, the Director of SARAH Constructions, handed the
keys over to the newly completed Civic and Community Centre.
It was a relatively low-key gathering, attended by various
Elected Members, Council staff and representatives from
SARAH Constructions and JPE Architects. Nonetheless it was
a symbolic moment that not only represented almost 12 months
of construction at 66 Walkerville Terrace, but the culmination
of years of discussion and planning by Council and community.
Cutting the ribbon to ‘open’ the building, felt like a dream
come true. For everyone involved in the process, it’s been
amazing to watch this building grow -from a concept on paper
to a fully functioning building. The facilities are a tremendous
improvement for staff, visitors and community organisations.
I am very confident that the new Centre will serve our
community extremely well over the coming decades.
Within the building we have referenced the Town’s history.
Our new art gallery is named after Theresa Walker, one of
South Australia’s first professional artists and someone with
strong connections to our Town. Theresa Walker was married
to Captain John Walker, after whom the village of Walkerville
was named. Her relief sculpture portraits in wax can be found
in galleries around the country. The Council is fortunate to
have two Theresa Walker wax medallions which will be on
display in the Centre. The former Council
Chambers (previously located behind the Town
Hall) has been refitted as a meeting room which
we’ve called The 1855 Room to commemorate
the year Walkerville became a District Council.
Photo Caption: Mayor Wright cuts
the ribbon, James Sarah from Sarah
Constructions in the background.
Externally, the restoration works to the Walkerville Town Hall
have returned this historical gem back to its original commanding
presence on the Walkerville and Stephen Terrace corner.
The new Council Chambers have been designed to accommodate
the public far more comfortably than ever before and I hope more
people - particularly students - will be encouraged to come and
observe their Local Government representatives in action by
attending one of our Council meetings which take place on the
third Monday of the month starting at 7pm.
From the beginning, the striking new façade of the Civic and
Community Centre has generated lots of interest and comment
from people. I understand that the architects took their inspiration
from the local architecture and the character of our tree-lined
streets. Inside, we have a magnificent new library filled with
natural light and able to accommodate a range of activities
including playtime for children, IT Tutorials for adults, dedicated
spaces for young adults and places for quiet reading, studying
or listening to music.
In closing, I would like to acknowledge the work of the Civic
and Community Centre Redevelopment Committee which was
established in August 2011 to oversee the redevelopment from
start to finish – and to welcome each of you to the new Civic and
Community Centre.
Heather Wright
Mayor of Walkerville
Issue 6 Summer 2014
Australia Day 2014
Although the new Civic and Community
Centre opened for business on the 6 January,
it’s official opening will be on Australia Day,
26 January 2014.
Prior to the citizenship ceremonies His Excellency Rear Admiral
Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR Governor of South Australia will
officially open the Civic and Community Centre by unveiling
a dedication plaque. His excellency and Mrs Scarce will also be
attending the citizenship ceremonies.
Members of the public are invited to an open house
event held between 1pm and 4pm.
Order of events:
The open house will be preceded by a plaque dedication ceremony
and the Australia Day citizenship ceremonies which will be held in
the Walkerville Town Hall.
9.30am
Plaque dedication ceremony (invitation only)
10am – 12.30pm
Citizenship ceremonies (invitation only)
1pm -4pm
Open house for general public, includes live
music, exhibition, Australia Day themed activities
for children and tours of the new facilities
Every Australia Day, Council welcomes new Australian citizens
to our community. This year will be no exception with 30 people
making their pledge of commitment in front of their families,
friends and invited guests. They will receive their Australian
certificate of citizenship from the Mayor of Walkerville.
Council will also announce the recipent of the 2014 Citizen
of the Year from the Town of Walkerville.
A year in review
During the December 2013 Council meeting, the Elected Members
adopted the 2012/13 Annual report and this document is now
available to the public. The 150 page publication outlines the
Council’s activities and achievements and includes annual reports
of regional subsidiaries who deliver essential services to our
community such as waste collection and management
and health programs.
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Then: Back in 1838,
the village of Walkerville
began to take shape.
Streets were surveyed
and land advertised for
£25 and £50 per block.
Then – as now – the
proximity to Adelaide
and the River Torrens,
made Walkerville a
highly sought after
destination.
demographic profile
the town of walkerville
Walkerville is named after Captain
James Walker RN. In 1838, he married
Theresa Chauncy, who with her sister
Martha Berkeley, became known as
South Australia’s first professional
artists. November 2013 will mark the
175th anniversary of the naming of the
village of Walkerville.
Walkerville became a District Council
in 1855, and achieved Municipal status
in 1944. In 1970, Vale Park joined the
Municipality of Walkerville.
In November 2010, in consideration of a
number of factors, including the physical
size of the Township, the ward boundaries
and ward systems were removed.
population
3404
48.6%
3597
51.4%
Number
Total population
%
100.0
Australian citizens
6061
86.6
Eligible voters
4874
69.6
(citizens aged 18+)
1940s
Library archival collections
Library archival collections
Now: The Town of
Walkerville encompasses
the suburbs of Gilberton,
Medindie, Vale Park
and Walkerville and is
located immediately
north-east of the City
of Adelaide, about
4 kilometres from the
Adelaide GPO.
7001
(excluding O/S visitors)
Martha Berkeley,
Australia, 1813 – 1899,
Captain John Walker
R.N., c.1846, Adelaide, oil
on metal, 30.6x24.3cm;
A.M. & A.R. Ragless
Bequest Funds 1993,
Art Gallery of South
Australia, Adelaide.
The Town’s borders are defined by the
River Torrens, the Adelaide Parklands
and residential suburbs to the north
and north-east. The River Torrens
is the boundary between the Town
of Walkerville and the City of Norwood,
Payneham and St Peters.
The Town of Walkerville is the smallest
council in metropolitan Adelaide
and covers a land area of 3.5km².
The Township is home to just over
7000 residents and remains the only
council in metropolitan Adelaide to
have retained its ‘town’ status.
volunteers
In 2011, there were 2355 separate
houses in the area, 746 medium density
dwellings, and 57 high density dwellings.
In addition, there were 53 caravans/
cabins/houseboats in the area.
Overseas visitors
1850s
dwellings
-
-
country of birth
%
United Kingdom
India
Italy
China
Malaysia
South Africa
New Zealand
Vietnam
Sri Lanka
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Poland
Iran
Singapore
Netherlands
United States of America
South Korea
7.1
2.0
1.7
1.7
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
Analysis of the types of dwellings in
the Town of Walkerville in 2011 shows
that 73.2% of all dwellings were
separate houses; 23.2% were medium
density dwellings, and 1.8% were high
density dwellings, compared with
75.8%, 21.8%, and 2.0% in the Greater
Adelaide respectively.
Employed
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Hours worked not stated
Number
%
3249
1900
1311
38
95.6
55.9
38.6
1.1
Unemployed
151
Looking for full-time work
74
Looking for part-time work
77
4.4
2.2
2.3
Total labour force
Total persons aged 15+
5969 100.0
disability
393 people or 5.6% of the population
in the Town of Walkerville report
needing help in their day-to-day lives
due to disability.
first language
employment
Employment status
Number %
Volunteer
1488 24.9
Not a volunteer
4085 68.4
Volunteer work not stated 396
6.6
16% of people in the Town of Walkerville
come from countries where English is
not the first language.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census
of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011.
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2013 Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony. photo Simon Casson
photo Simon Casson
The report can be downloaded from the
website www.walkerville.sa.gov.au
Civic & Community Centre, 66 Walkerville Terrace Gilberton SA 5081 T (08) 8342 7100 (24 hours) walkerville@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Open Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat 9.30am to 1.30pm
www.walkerville.sa.gov.au
On the move...
On 23 October 2013, Council invited stakeholders to take part in a focus group looking at how Council and community
could work together to identify actions that would make streets and public spaces safer for motorists, pedestrians
and cyclists. Reducing congestion, improving transport connections , promoting greener and more active travel choices
(ie walking, public transport); and encouraging traffic calming and speed reduction initiatives were some of the issues
considered and discussed.
Feedback from the focus group was incorporated into a draft Movement Management Plan. The plan was developed
in conjunction with Council’s Planning and Infrastructure department and qualified traffic engineers and incorporates
targeted data research and survey responses.
For more information on the Movement Management Plan contact Matthew Romaine,
Manager, Planning & Infrastructure, mromaine@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Bright star
Congratulations to Tahlia Willey who graduated from
Maxima in November 2013, achieving a Certificate III in
Business. Tahlia’s talents and potential were also recognized
at Maxima’s annual graduation and awards night. Tahlia took
out the award for Apprentice of the Year in Business as well
as a major category award, the Clemenger BBDO Apprentice
of the Year. Well done Tahlia!
Tahlia joined the Council in 2012 as a trainee and is a valuable
member of our customer services team.
Left to right: Tahlia Willey and Mayor Kirsten Alexander, City of
Charles Sturt and Bryce Coombe, Director, Clemenger BBDO
Trial operating hours
Council has commenced a trial of new operating hours:
Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm and Saturdays, 9.30am to 1.30pm
People coming into the Civic and Community Centre on Saturdays will now be able to pay their rates, dog registrations or fines
in person – as well as pick up the latest bestseller from the library!
Your elected members
People living in the Town of Walkerville are represented by a Mayor and eight Councillors.
They are your representatives and you are welcome to contact them if you have any issues
or concerns. The next Council election will be held in November 2014.
Mayor Heather Wright
Councillor David Whiting
Phone: 08 8344 4157
Mobile: +61 0404 177 032
Email: hwright@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Phone: 08 8344 2053
Mobile: +61 0488 916 650
Email: dwhiting@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Councillor Rex Adams
Councillor Carolyn Wigg
Phone: 08 8344 6100
Mobile: +61 0419 865 940
Email: rexadams@esc.net.au
Phone: 08 8344 2350
Mobile: +61 0430 086 323
Email: cwigg@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Councillor Sinead Bernardi
Councillor Paul Wilkins
Mobile: +61 0414 807 441
Email:sbernardi@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Phone: 08 8342 1729
Email: pwilkins@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Councillor Gianni Busato
Councillor James Williams
Mobile: +61 0447 863 418
Email: gbusato@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Mobile: +61 0408 446 457
Email: jwilliams@walkerville.sa.gov.au
Councillor and
Deputy Mayor Tony Reade
Justice of the Peace service
Council is once again offering free Justice of Peace services
in the new Civic and Community Centre.
Mobile: +61 0412 818 806
Email: treade@walkerville.sa.gov.au
A volunteer JP will be available on Mondays
(excluding public holidays) from 9am to 3pm.
No booking required.
Summer in the library
This summer the library is holding a range of programs and
activities for children and adults.
Next time you’re in the library pick up the monthly newsletter
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www.walkerville.sa.gov.au