Annual Report 2013-2014 q16 18
Local Laws q 376 Fire Hazard notices issued
q 2,061 parking infringements issued
q 336 unregistered animals investigated – 42 currently outstanding
q 257 animal fines issued q Dog Pound floor and walls painted q 69 dogs and 173 cats rehoused q New Domestic Animal Management Plan adopted
Economic
q Official opening of Bayer Crop Science $14 million Wheat and Oilseed Breading Centre at Longerenong College – one of six worldwide centres being established by Bayer for the enhancement of grains research
q Opening of Australian Grains Genebank at the Grains Innovation Park – this $6 million facility will house over 180,000 genetic grain samples from Australia and around the world
q Opening of Nuseed’s $7 million innovation centre in Horsham
q KTM Junior Moto X event held in Horsham, attracting over 3,000 visitors for the week
q Tourism Advisory Committee event funding of over $17,000 to seven community groups and SEED funding provided for new events or activities to further seven groups
q Attendance at the Regional Victoria Living Expo in Melbourne, where Horsham lifestyle opportunities were showcased to over 9,600 visitors (see page 41)
q The Small Business Advisory Service, auspired by the Wimmera Business Centre conducts 29 various business support workshops attracting 225 attendees
q 176 one-on-one business support and mentoring sessions facilitated by the Wimmera Business Centre
q Assistance provided to 15 incubator and permanent tenants at the Wimmera Business Centre
q Horsham and Grampians Visitor Information Centre assisted 14,156 visitors enquires, providing information on regional events and tourist attractions – Staff attended to over 500 email and 1,723 phone enquiries (see page 40)
q The Horsham and Grampians Visitor Information Centre provided 470 information packs to visitors attending local events, distributed 104 New in Town information kits as well 109 After Hours information packs for visitors attending the centre outside of normal business hours
q Precinct Planning over land adjoining Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal progressed
q Horsham Caravan Park Master Plan completed and received by Council
Planning q 219 Planning permits processed
q Total estimated cost of works for permits issued: $31,455,779
q Average cost of works per permit issued: $150,506
q Average gross processing days to a determination: 62 compared with 99 days for the Regional Cities average
q Median processing dates to a determination: 43 compared with 54 for the Regional Cities average
q 93% of permits completed within 60 days compared with 78% for the Regional Cities average
q Central Activity District (CAD) Strategy adopted q Framework for Managing Growth adopted q Heritage Study Stage 2 ongoing q Strategic Planner contract filled q Transition of zones – new residential provisions q Rewrite of Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) commenced
q Flying squad engaged to undertake Planning Scheme amendments including removal of Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 5(ESO5) in some areas and inclusion of Natimuk Flood Study into Planning Scheme
q Correction Amendments to Planning Scheme to correct anomalies
q Two Planning Scheme Amendments gazetted and 13 in progress
The KTM Junior Moto X event attracted over 3,000 people to Horsham in July.
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