Coorong District Council

11/06/2026

Acting Mayor Cr. Jonathan Pietzsch, Cr. Brenton Qualmann and Joel Eckermann (Director Roads & Infrastructure) have shared an update on recent Council activities.

📌 During a Special meeting held on Tuesday, Council agreed that following reasonable efforts to secure payment of outstanding rates, it will commence recovery action for rates that have been in arrears for three years or more under section 184 of the Local Government Act 1999.

Any ratepayers experiencing hardship are strongly encouraged to contact ☎️ Council directly to discuss payment options that may be available to them.

📌 An upgrade to the Railway Terrace Car Park (opposite Foodland) in Tailem Bend has been completed – the drainage, car park layout 🚗 and pedestrian connections 🚶🏻‍♀️ have all been improved, with line-marking and signage installed this week. The upgraded car park is now open to the public!

10/06/2026

📣 Closing Soon: Join our team as a 🌳 Community Facilities Team Member - Tailem Bend

If you love working outdoors and take pride in a job well done, this could be the role for you! 👷‍♀️

As a Community Facilities Team Member, you’ll:

☑️ Help maintain town roads, footpaths, reserves, buildings and community facilities across the district
☑️ Operate various plant and equipment, following safety protocols
☑️ Record daily activities and maintenance tasks for costing purposes
☑️ Work in a team environment while also being self-motivated

We are looking for a hands-on, enthusiastic team member to help keep our parks, gardens and public spaces looking their best. ✨

📍 This is a a full time position primarily based in Tailem Bend, with a nine-day fortnight.

✍️ Applications close at 9am on Monday, 15 June 2026.

ℹ️ For more information and to apply visit www.coorong.sa.gov.au/jobs

09/06/2026

♻️ The Great Unwaste Workshop – Tailem Bend 🍏

Let’s turn food waste around! 🌱

Join Foodbank SA & NT for an Unwasting workshop, where you’ll discover practical tips to save food, money and the planet 🌍💚

From flexible meal planning to clever storage hacks, you’ll leave with everything you need to start unwasting like a pro!

What you’ll learn:
🥕 How to store food the right way
🍽️ Flexible meal planning tips
🍲 Creative ways to use leftovers
🧅 How to use up older items first
🛒 Smart shopping, prepping & serving hacks

📍 Tailem Bend Town Hall
📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 12 PM – 1 PM

👉 Secure your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-great-unwaste-workshop-coorong-district-council-tickets-1989890904261

Delivered by Foodbank SA & NT’s Education Team as part of the Great Unwaste initiative 👏

Let’s make every bite count ♻️💚

05/06/2026

Lake Indawarra | Closed ⛔️ for Primary Contact Activities (5 June 2026)

Please be advised that in the interest of public health and safety, primary contact with Lake Indawarra is currently considered unsuitable for direct water contact activities, including 🏊🏻‍♀️ swimming, bathing and 🛶 kayaking. People with compromised immune systems should avoid all contact.

Water quality testing has identified higher than normal bacterial readings in the lake. Regular water testing continues to be carried out, and once the water quality is within a safe threshold, Lake Indawarra will be fully re-opened.

We thank you for your patience with this matter, and will advise once the lake has been re-opened.

Further information is also available on Council's website: https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au/community/outdoor-activities/lake-indawarra

04/06/2026

🚐🏕️ Closing soon - draft Camping, Caravanning & Recreational Vehicle Policy

Council has prepared a 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 and is inviting community feedback.

The policy helps guide how camping and RV use is managed on public land.

Whether you’re a resident, visitor, camper or business owner, we encourage you to take a look and share your feedback to help inform the final version.

👀 View the draft
💬 Share your thoughts
📝 Help inform the final policy

👇 HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY
💬 In person: Visit any of Council’s Customer Service Centres
📧 By email: [email protected]
✉️ By post: PO Box 399, Tailem Bend SA 5260
✍️ Online: Complete the survey at www.coorong.sa.gov.au/letstalk

🗓 Submissions close at 8am on Tuesday, 9 June 2026

04/06/2026

📣 Local tourism operators — don’t miss this opportunity!

The South Australian Tourism Commission has issued a reminder to secure your tickets for the 2026 South Australian Tourism Conference, with registrations closing Tuesday, 9 June.

Delivered by the Tourism Industry Council South Australia, this two-day event is designed to equip our industry with practical tools, fresh insights and inspiration to adapt and grow in an increasingly complex tourism landscape.

🌄 With a strong focus on South Australian experiences, the program brings together big-picture thinking and real-world action — making it highly relevant for our regional operators.

👉 Take advantage of this valuable professional development and networking opportunity.

🔗 Find out more and register: https://ticsa.com.au/events/events-calendar/ #!event/2026/6/16/2026-south-australian-tourism-conference

🎟️ REMINDER: Get your tickets for the 2026 South Australian Tourism Conference by next Tuesday, 9 June.

Delivered by the Tourism Industry Council South Australia, this year’s conference draws on a uniquely South Australian way of seeing and doing to tackle the realities of today while getting inspired for what comes next.

Anchored in local experience and driven by practical insights, the two-day program combines big picture perspective with real world action to support South Australia’s tourism industry to adapt, lead and grow in an increasingly complex environment.

Find out more at https://ticsa.com.au/events/events-calendar/ #!event/2026/6/16/2026-south-australian-tourism-conference

02/06/2026

// Closing Soon: Coorong Assessment Panel Independent Members \\

Expressions of interest are invited to fill four (4) vacancies - one (1) Presiding Member and three (3) Independent Members on the Coorong Assessment Panel, commencing 31 July 2026.

Key details:

👉 Applicants will be Accredited Professionals under the provisions of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, as detailed in the Accredited Professionals Scheme on the SA Planning Portal
👉 Independent members receive a sitting fee
👉 Panel meets on an as-needs basis

The successful candidates will have a reasonable knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, as it relates to development assessment. ✨

✍️ Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

ℹ️ For more information and to apply visit www.coorong.sa.gov.au/jobs

01/06/2026

🚧 Wellington East Project Update from SA Water 🚧

We’re pleased to share an update with the Wellington East community about the transition of water supply services from Coorong District Council to SA Water.

Our teams have successfully cleaned the existing raw water network, thoroughly scouring and disinfecting all water mains, including replacing all customer water meters.

During the coming weeks, we’ll be undertaking comprehensive water quality testing before the supply can deemed safe for drinking.

Important information 🚨
- Although the water may appear clearer and cleaner, do not drink the water until all testing has been finalised. We will advise you when the water is safe to drink once testing is complete.
- You will need to run any taps connected to the water network for 2-3 minutes every few days to help flush out any remaining untreated or potentially contaminated water from your property’s internal plumbing system.
- You will not be charged for water usage until the water network is officially transferred in the coming months.

If you have a fish tank, aquarium or fishpond 🐟
- Please avoid using tap water during the water testing period as temporary water changes may affect aquatic pets.
- After this, remember tap water will still contain chloramine, so always treat it with a water conditioner before adding to your tank.
- Your local pet shop or aquarium specialist can recommend the right product and provide further expert advice.

Next steps ✅
- Upon approval from SA Health, we will advise you when the water is safe to drink.
- We will confirm a transition date, which is currently expected to be the end of June, subject to testing outcomes.
- SA Water staff will read your new meters and set your starting point, which is when you will become SA Water customers and your first billing period will commence.

For more information, visit our website:

May/June 2026- Update We're pleased to share an update with the Wellington East community Our construction works are nearing completion! Our teams have successfully cleaned and disinfected the network, thoroughly scouring all mains removing long-term debris, and have

01/06/2026

🚫 Keep Wipes Out of Our Pipes 🚫

A Friendly Reminder for Our CWMS Community
Council is reminding residents that wipes should never be flushed down the toilet - even those labelled “flushable.” 🚽❌

To help protect our Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS), please follow these simple guidelines 👇

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝
✅ Human Waste: Toilets are designed for the three ‘P’s only — P*e, Poo & Paper 🚽
✅ Toilet Paper: The only paper designed to break down safely in the system 🧻

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝
❌ All Wipes: Baby wipes, cleaning wipes, personal wipes — even those labelled “flushable” 🚫
❌ Sanitary Products & Paper Towels
❌ Cotton Buds, Plastics or Other Non-Biodegradable Items

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Wipes don’t break down like toilet paper and can cause serious issues in your home and across the CWMS network, including:
• Blocked pipes and sewer overflows 💧
• Costly repairs and maintenance 💸
• Damage to pumps and infrastructure ⚙️
Flushing wipes can also lead to increased costs across the system and may impact service reliability for the whole community.

✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞
BIN THEM 🗑️ — DON’T FLUSH THEM 🚽❌
Remind your family and visitors too!
By making this small change, you’re helping protect our wastewater system, reduce costs, and keep our community running smoothly 🙌

𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?
ℹ️ If you require more information or assistance regarding the CWMS or Environmental Health, please contact Council by email [email protected] or phone: 1300 785 277

👉 Find the fact sheet and more information on Council's website at https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au/wastewater