The first quarter of 2023 has been busy, bringing to fruition two successful grants & strongly
advocating for projects to progress from our endorsed Township Plan (MBDC 2019). January ● Community Park judged for the Spring Garden Competition, Mount Barker Show ● Contact with Council and Council Members expressing our concern regarding the stalled progress of the funded Main Street Concept Design stage ● Ongoing discussions with Council about Battunga Intersection maintenance February ● Attended Council engagement session regarding the LTFP (23-33), only attendees alongside senior Council staff, Council members and Mayor Leach ● Very successful two day working bee in the Community Park: Bike track to creek ● Successful SA Power Networks grant: funds electricity being run under Echunga Rd to terminate at the Community Park, opens possibilities with power in the park ● ECA Executive Meeting ● Met with Councillor Hewett regarding visions for Echunga ● Submission to Council - Long Term Financial Plan (23-33) priorities: Main Street Upgrade, underground power and Community Park toilets/car-parking ● All British Day - participated in clean up day at the recreation grounds ● Met with Council about entrance and bike track signage for the Community Park ● Submission to Council - Annual Business Plan (23/24) priorities: Detailed Design of the Main Street Upgrade, underground power and Community Park toilets/car-parking ● First Prize for the Community Park in the Spring Garden Competition, Mt Barker Show ● Successful Realestate.com grant: funds purchase of a portable, battery powered PA System for ECA and other Echunga community groups to use March ● Hosted Community Forum re: Main St upgrade, Mayor Leach/Cllr Hewett attended ● Meeting with Senior Council management, Mayor Leach, Cllr Hewett regarding Main Street Upgrade, underground power, budgets for 23/24 and Community Park ● All British Day - Icecream Van alongside other local community and sporting groups ● 1st MBDC Stakeholder Reference Group Meeting regarding Main St Upgrade ● Met with Council staff at the Park to discuss power and landscaping ● 2nd MBDC Stakeholder Reference Group Meeting regarding Main St Upgrade ● Met with Council and local artist about Lower Entrance sign for the Community Park ● Submitted grant application for rainwater tank pump in the Community Park ● ECA Executive Meeting
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