City of Port Adelaide Enfield
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The City of Port Adelaide Enfield was established in 1996. Its area extends from Outer Harbour to the River Torrens and covers approximately 97 square kilometres, making it one of the largest metropolitan councils within South Australia
The City boasts many fine historical buildings and beautiful parks along with a range of important landmarks as well as cultural and recreational facilities. With more than 101,000 residents and over 7000 businesses it exhibits and provides facilities and services for a very solid commercial, industrial and residential base.
It is vital for city councils to plan ahead. The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s City Plan 2004 - 2009 ensures that the ongoing needs and requirements of its community are considered and demonstrates the importance Council places on planning for the future.
Although the main aim of the Plan is to set the direction for Council over the next five years, it also ensures that the longer view is considered by looking forward to what the City should look like by the year 2020.
The Plan contains six main themes to reflect community priorities: Urban Development and Transport and Environment; City Image; Community Assets and Infrastructure; Culture and Community; and Economic Development. These themes encompass the role of Council as well as community expectations. They provide a clear focus and direction for Elected Members and Council staff and help in the development of all future strategies, policies and plans.
The Plan’s goals, objectives and strategies directed Council in its development of its Corporate Plan - the document which guides the administrative and operational functions of Council.
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The Port Adelaide Enfield area is well-known for its love of sport. The area boasts more then 90 clubs which provide opportunities for involvement for both the social and competitive sportsperson.
Whilst as the home of the Port Adelaide Football Club (The Power), winners of the 2004 AFL Premiership, Australian Rules Football is important to the area, all codes of football are covered; including Soccer, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Gridiron.
Throughout the Council area, there are gyms and stadiums which offer gymnastics, calisthenics, badminton, volleyball, squash and more.
Council also has two excellent athletics facilities:
. St Albans Reserve, Chester Avenue, Clearview;
. Alan Iverson Reserve, Langham Place,
Port Adelaide
Council provides and maintains 18 tennis facilities across the city for competition and social tennis. Whilst these include a number of leased facilities, the following courts are open to the public on a first come first served basis:
. Almond Tree Flat Reserve, Centre Street, Largs Bay;
. Company Square Reserve, Fussell Place, Alberton;
. Peter Badcoe Memorial Reserve - Park Terrace;
. Enfield, Regent Gardens Reserve, Sir Ross Smith Boulevard, Oakden;
. Dudley Street Reserve, Dudley Street, Mansfield Park.
Nets are permanently in position and the use of the courts is free.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council area incorporates four golf facilities for both the serious and social golfer:
. Par 3 Golf Club/Driving Range, Thomas Turner Reserve, Grand Junction Rd, Valley View;
. Glanville Hall Par 3 Golf Course, Wald Avenue, Semaphore South
. Regency Park Golf Club/Driving Range, Days Road, Regency Park;
. North Haven Golf Club, Lady Ruthven Drive,
North Haven.
Check out the Skateparks at:
. Regency Park Reserve, Days Road, Regency Park;
. Semaphore Foreshore Reserve - Esplanade, Semaphore;
. Kopoola Avenue Reserve, Kopoola Avenue,
Gilles Plains;
. Roy Marten Reserve, Military Road, Taperoo
Clearly marked bike paths can be found throughout the City for both commuters and recreational use. Special “Bike about” maps showing routes and places of interest are available from the Council website.
More than 90 playgrounds can be accessed within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield area. Several of these are “All Access” playgrounds which are designed for use by people with disabilities. Council’s plan is to provide a playground within 15 minutes or 500 metres or of all residents. All council’s playgrounds undergo routine inspections to ensure users’ safety and are built to Australian Standards.
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The City of Port Adelaide Enfield provides a large number of open space facilities for recreational activities and sports. Along with sports facilities such as reserves and ovals, many large open space areas as well as a number of smaller parks and gardens can be found throughout the city.
City residents can enjoy a range of activities with family and friends utilizing the picnic and BBQ facilities and safe, functional and attractive playground facilities for children. Many of the City’s parks offer landscaped garden areas providing a great setting for special occasions such as picnics, BBQs, or as a wedding venue.
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The City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council’s waste management goal is to: “provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective waste management service in accordance with best practice technology”. This includes community waste management services incorporating a domestic and public place bin collection service along with encouraging and helping to facilitate the increase of recycling and minimizing of waste.
Within its three year Waste Management Plan, Council has laid out measurable objectives, strategies and proposed actions in the areas of household hazardous waste, industrial waste, domestic and public place waste along with litter and illegal dumping.
The Waste Management Plan responds to the report “Waste Management in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield - Profiles, Issues and Opportunities”, and is very much in accordance with State Government direction through Zero Waste SA.
Governments at all levels have to deal with increasing amounts of waste in our community. Local government has a particular role in ensuring efficient waste management strategies. Port Adelaide Enfield Council’s waste collection service aims to assist all residents in reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and to preserve the environment for the future.
Council requests assistance from all residents of the City to make the service as effective as possible - a little care when choosing how waste is disposed of could provide real help for the environment.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is committed to clean and tidy public spaces by providing approximately 1500 litter bins, including doggy dispensers for dog droppings and butt-out bins throughout the city.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield provides waste, recycling and green organic disposal services to its community through the provision of a domestic collection service.
In April 2006, Council provided one yellow lid, 240 litre recycling bin to every household in the area for the fortnightly collection of recyclables. These bins remain the property of that residence. If you require one of these bins, please contact Council.
Green organics are collected fortnightly using a 240 litre green bin. As these bins are not supplied by Council, residents need to contact one of the suppliers to obtain one.
In January 2000, Council provided one blue lid, 140 litre wheelie bin to every household in the area for the fortnightly collection of general domestic waste only. These bins remain the property of that residence. If you require one of these bins, please contact Council.
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If rubbish is too big and too heavy to be put into a domestic waste bin, it is classed as hard refuse. To arrange for hard refuse to be collected, simply telephone the Waste Line (free call) on 1800 777 844 - a date will be provided for its collection. A letter will be sent to confirm the booking date and the type of material that may be picked up on the day
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Dogs, along with other pets, play an important role in many people’s lives. Council encourages responsible pet ownership which incorporates both responsibilities and duties.
Under the Dog and Cat Management Act various offences attract penalties in an effort to encourage dog owners to look after their dogs and prevent them becoming a nuisance. Every dog, three (3) months of age or over, must be registered with renewals by the 31 August each year.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield provides restrictions on the number of dogs permitted on various sizes of properties. One dog only is permitted on any property smaller than 560m2. Two dogs only are permitted on any property which exceeds 560m2. If a resident or commercial property wishes to keep more than the prescribed number of dogs, a permit may be sought, providing consent from all adjoining neighbours is provided with the application. These permits need to be renewed by 31 August each year, together with dog registrations.
Council encourages all dog owners to ensure that their dogs’ barking is kept to the absolute minimum so as not to be considered a nuisance to their neighbours.
Owners keeping barking dogs which create a noise disturbance on a consistent and persistent basis may face action from the Council if they allow their dogs to continue to do so.
If you have lost your dog or cat, it is important
to act fast!
. ring the Animal Welfare league - 8348 1300;
. enquire at Council - 8405 6600;
. contact the local vets;
. enquire at the RSPCA;
. put an ad in the local paper;
. put a notice in your local shop;
. conduct a door knock/letter box drop;
. visit your local schools or playground;
By way of preparation have a colour picture of your dog or cat - provide this with your contact details to put up around your local area. Deli’s and supermarkets are often only too happy to allow for space in their windows for posters of lost animals.
Have available, when phoning Council and other agencies: the sex of the animal; its breed; if it is wearing a collar and/or ID; colour; age; size; along with any other identifiable features.
Please note: lost dogs, or those found wandering in the Council area, are picked up by Council’s Dog Control Officers and taken to the Animal Welfare League Kennels, Cormack Road, Wingfield.
It is important to be extremely careful when approaching and caring for a stray dog. Some may bite out of fear, require medication or carry communicable diseases which could put family members or other pets at risk
As owners of lost dogs are encouraged to check daily with the Animal Welfare League, it is important for Council to collect “found dogs” from you to be taken there as soon as possible. The League provides both a central point for contact regarding lost dogs along with the trained professional help which may be needed by the dog.
Deceased animals are removed from Council properties, roads, footpaths and reserves by Council. To report a deceased animal on Council property simply complete an online Request Assistance form or contact the Customer Service Team on
(08) 8405 6600.
Deceased animals on main arterial roads are removed by Transport Services, Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. These can be reported to that department on 1800 018 313.
Council does not remove deceased animals from private property - arrangements for removal in these cases need to organised by the property owner.
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European wasps are an introduced pest species which have survived and flourished in Australia’s mild climate. It is important to continually control their numbers to minimise their impact on the local lifestyle and environment.
The species unfortunately enjoys the same types of food as humans, such as meat and sweet foods and are often attracted to picnics, barbecues and other outdoor activities. It is important not to aggravate wasps as they may sting and, unlike a bee European wasps, can sting multiple times. If left undisturbed, however, the wasp is not aggressive to humans or animals.
If wasps are seen regularly there may be a nest nearby - it is important that it be located and destroyed. When a nest site is found, it should not be disturbed as this may result in repeated stings – simply call the Council’s Customer Service Centre (08 8405 6600) to arrange a pest contractor to destroy the nest free of charge.
Bees form a part of the natural environment and are used for honey production as well as pollination of fruit and vegetables.
The most active time for bees is the spring during the months of September, October and November when they begin to swarm as the queen seeks out new locations to set up a hive.
When a swarm first appears the bees may just be passing through. Council therefore requests that contact only be made after the bees have been established in an area for at least 48 hours. If the swarm is in a hazardous location, however, especially where members of the public are at risk, Council will arrange for prompt treatment.
Please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre (08 8405 6600) to arrange for treatment if you have a problem with an established hive on your property or a hazardous swarm. This service is free of charge to residents only.
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Snakes can be dangerous and are also protected species. When one is found on private property it is important not to attempt to capture it. If the snake is not posing a threat, it may better to leave it alone and allow it to move on. If it does seem to be a threat and as Council staff do not capture or collect snakes, a contractor (such as Snake Away Services - 8239 8401) will need to be hired by the land owner.
If the snake is observed on Council land, please contact the Customer Service Team on (08) 8405 6600.
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Rats are widespread in the metropolitan area and in the community. Although it is impossible to completely eradicate them, there are measures which can be taken to reduce the problem.
Council Pest Contractor (Adam’s Pest Control) provides a free weekly rat baiting service to residents. This service is only available Wednesdays and only when someone is at the property on the day of the service as the Contractor will be laying baits.
To request this service complete the online Request Assistance form or contact the Customer Service Team on (08) 8405 6600.
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Whilst mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as malaria and dengue fever, in South Australia (and especially the Adelaide metropolitan area) there is limited disease transmission. Mosquitoes are primarily a biting nuisance pest which can ruin outdoor activities for the community.
The ideal breeding requirement for mosquitoes is still water. As mosquitoes tend to breed locally and only fly about a kilometre from their breeding site, it is important to ensure that no bodies of still water are available near residences.
People may contract Ross River virus from mosquitoes during summer from many parts of South Australia. The most common areas are along the Murray River, Murray Lakes and coastal mangrove areas. However, this should not stop people visiting these areas as simple protection is possible.
Mosquitoes tend to breed locally and only fly about a kilometre from their breeding site. Occasionally they may be blown further afield by strong winds. This means that the population need to ensure they are not providing bodies of still water around their residences so the mosquitoes have the ideal breeding requirement.
In good weather a mosquito can complete the cycle from egg to adult in around 7 days, so very often the biting mosquitoes have developed quite close by.
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Council allows limited horse-riding along its coastlines, providing an area where horses to be exercised safely away from traffic and other hazards.
It is important that riders are aware of the responsibilities when using this area. Council monitors out of control or dangerous horse riding, riding or walking of horses in a prohibited areas or leaving the area in a soiled state are all things Council would consider when determining if the activity continued or not.
Best Parking: Vehicle and float parking in the big car park at the end of Bower Road, Semaphore South - the cul-de-sac at both ends allows vehicles to safely U-turn when exiting.
Safety: horses must be tethered to the float in an appropriate manner whilst feeding, watering or saddling. Remove all excess horse feed, manure and any other rubbish from the site around the float - leave the area in a pristine condition for other beach users.
Drying off: There is a sandpit area for drying-off horses located on the foreshore in front of Arthur Street, Semaphore.
Wash Down: if you want to wash your horse before leaving, please bring your own water and do so in the car park area or in the sand on the foreshore.
Times: Council permits the use of its foreshore for horse riding between the hours of 5:00 am and 8:00 am daily.
Note: no horses are allowed on the grassed reserve areas. Horses must be under effective control at all times and not present a risk to other beach users.
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The Parks Youth Service is a program undertaken within the Parks Community Centre - young people are actively involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all activities and projects completed by the group.
The Parks Youth Action Group is comprised of up to ten young people who have been involved within the Youth Service over a long period of time and have participated within several of the youth development programs.
Group members have taken on a leadership role within the Youth Service and act as a formal liaison mechanism between local young people and the Parks Community Centre. They also assist in organising events, forums and activities with and on behalf of the members of the Parks Youth Service.
Activities organised by the Parks Youth Action Group include:
. Youth Information Forums (local issues)
. Music and Dance nights
. Games nights
. Theatre performances
. Youth involvement within Fringe Festival events
. Sports events
. Consultations with other young people around specific issues
For further information contact the Youth Project Officer on (08) 8243 5659.
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Enfield
1 Kensington Crescent, Enfield SA 5085
Telephone: (08) 8405 6530
Fax: (08) 8349 5373
Contact person: Branch Librarian
Enfield Library - Council Office Opening Hours:Monday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Greenacres
2 Fosters Road, Greenacres SA 5086
Telephone: (08) 8405 6540
Fax: (08) 8369 2188
Contact person: Branch Librarian
Greenacres Library - Council Office Opening Hours:Monday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
The Parks
2-46 Cowan Street Angle Park SA 5010
Telephone: (08) 8243 5691
Fax: (08) 8243 5504
Contact person: Branch Librarian
Parks Library - Council Office Opening Hours:
Monday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Port Adelaide
2- 4 Church Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015
Telephone: (08) 8405 6580
Fax: (08) 8341 0793
Contact: Branch Librarian
Port Adelaide Library Opening Hours:
Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Semaphore
14 Semaphore Road, Semaphore SA 5019
Telephone: (08) 8405 6570
Fax: (08) 8341 6841
Contact Person: Branch Librarian
Semaphore LibraryOpening Hours:
Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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