NLC Strategic Plan Review

Consultation has concluded

Community feedback has now closed on Council's new Draft Strategic Plan, and we thank you for your input.

The new Strategic Plan has been drafted from the first phase of community consultation which involved Focus Group and Community Meetings, Elected Member workshops and submissions on what the community identifies as new priorities for the future.

You can read through the Draft Strategic Plan in the Documents library on this page - it's currently presented in 'content only' format and it will be graphically designed in its final stages.

Councils are required to undertake a major review of their Strategic Plan within two years following a Local Government Election.

The new Strategic Plan will set the vision, outcomes, and key actions for the future and help inform Council’s Long-Term Financial Plan and Asset Management Plans.

The first phase of consultation has identified 6 key Strategic Directions for 2023-2033 and Priority Actions for 2023-2028.

The 6 Strategic Directions are:

⭐ Plan for and manage growth

⭐ Embrace our cultural diversity

⭐ Grow the visitor economy and our regional service hub

⭐ Preserve our natural environment and enhance our built assets

⭐ Invest in key infrastructure and assets

⭐ Activate our recreation, events, arts and culture opportunities

The 31 Priority Actions include:

Develop and implement a strategy for housing, including identifying opportunities for the Council to facilitate the availability of additional land for housing

Co-design, develop and implement a Cultural Partnership Plan

Develop and implement a plan that identifies current and future needs and the potential for growth as a regional service hub

Investigate potential roles for the Council in relation to economic development, including tourism

Undertake a review of the Naracoorte Town Centre Rejuvenation Plan

Review service standards for urban spaces

Review and activate the Lucindale and Frances Masterplans

Prioritise and implement projects set out in the Naracoorte Creek Masterplan

Undertake a service review relating to Council roads

Review the roadside vegetation maintenance and management program

Work with the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange Board to scope and develop business cases for potential improvements (and funding sources) to maintain high levels of service

Develop a Council-wide plan for recreation, arts, and culture

Progress the Naracoorte Regional Sports Centre project to the detail design and costing phase

Undertake a feasibility study for the potential of growth in sport and recreation in Lucindale


You can read through the Draft Strategic Plan in the Documents library on this page.

The summary report on the outcomes from the first phase of community consultation on the Draft Strategic Plan, 'What We Heard', can also be found in the Documents library on this page.

Community feedback closed at 4pm on Thursday 11 May 2023.



Community feedback has now closed on Council's new Draft Strategic Plan, and we thank you for your input.

The new Strategic Plan has been drafted from the first phase of community consultation which involved Focus Group and Community Meetings, Elected Member workshops and submissions on what the community identifies as new priorities for the future.

You can read through the Draft Strategic Plan in the Documents library on this page - it's currently presented in 'content only' format and it will be graphically designed in its final stages.

Councils are required to undertake a major review of their Strategic Plan within two years following a Local Government Election.

The new Strategic Plan will set the vision, outcomes, and key actions for the future and help inform Council’s Long-Term Financial Plan and Asset Management Plans.

The first phase of consultation has identified 6 key Strategic Directions for 2023-2033 and Priority Actions for 2023-2028.

The 6 Strategic Directions are:

⭐ Plan for and manage growth

⭐ Embrace our cultural diversity

⭐ Grow the visitor economy and our regional service hub

⭐ Preserve our natural environment and enhance our built assets

⭐ Invest in key infrastructure and assets

⭐ Activate our recreation, events, arts and culture opportunities

The 31 Priority Actions include:

Develop and implement a strategy for housing, including identifying opportunities for the Council to facilitate the availability of additional land for housing

Co-design, develop and implement a Cultural Partnership Plan

Develop and implement a plan that identifies current and future needs and the potential for growth as a regional service hub

Investigate potential roles for the Council in relation to economic development, including tourism

Undertake a review of the Naracoorte Town Centre Rejuvenation Plan

Review service standards for urban spaces

Review and activate the Lucindale and Frances Masterplans

Prioritise and implement projects set out in the Naracoorte Creek Masterplan

Undertake a service review relating to Council roads

Review the roadside vegetation maintenance and management program

Work with the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange Board to scope and develop business cases for potential improvements (and funding sources) to maintain high levels of service

Develop a Council-wide plan for recreation, arts, and culture

Progress the Naracoorte Regional Sports Centre project to the detail design and costing phase

Undertake a feasibility study for the potential of growth in sport and recreation in Lucindale


You can read through the Draft Strategic Plan in the Documents library on this page.

The summary report on the outcomes from the first phase of community consultation on the Draft Strategic Plan, 'What We Heard', can also be found in the Documents library on this page.

Community feedback closed at 4pm on Thursday 11 May 2023.



Consultation has concluded

  • Media Release on first round of community consultation

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    Community Voice Shapes a New Plan for Council

    In developing a new Strategic Plan for Naracoorte Lucindale Council, a wide range of voices have been heard highlighting future aspirations and priorities for the community. Strong community voice is critical as the new Strategic Plan will be a “guiding light” for Council and the community, will be the principle driver of key decision making, and through the Plan, our community will understand what is important and why.

    During the month of March, Council hosted focus group sessions, community meetings and a community survey to ascertain what was important to the community in both the short and long term. A total of 129 people participated in the first round of community consultation:

    • 83 people attended focus group and community meetings in Naracoorte and Lucindale
    • 46 people completed the community survey either via hardcopy or online

    So, what did we hear?

    The community feedback highlighted that the top 3 short-term and long-term priorities are:

    • Housing
    • Roads
    • Environment, Open Spaces and Climate

    And, not surprisingly when asked to rank Council functions, the community viewed Council’s most important functions as “Advocating for community issues such as education, health and housing” followed by “Maintaining a quality road network” and “Preserving the natural environment”.

    Consistent themes heard throughout the community consultation process focussed on key areas such as:

    • Improved health and education services for the district
    • Housing availability and affordability
    • Roads, car parking and footpaths
    • The environment and climate adaptation
    • Social inclusion including seniors and people with a lived experience of a disability
    • Diversity in the community
    • Arts, culture and wellbeing
    • Developing Naracoorte as a regional service hub
    • Supporting and encouraging business and employment opportunities
    • Tourism as an economic opportunity
    • Better communication and collaboration between Council and the community
    • Maintaining, improving and developing open spaces and community facilities

    Council has prepared a ‘What We Heard Report’ - a summary document outlining the feedback from the meetings and the survey. This report and a link to the consultation page (with further resources) can be read in full on this Your Say project page in the Documents Library.

    Elected Members will now workshop the feedback and a Draft Strategic Plan will be released for a second round of community consultation on Thursday 20 April, with consultation closing on Thursday 11 May 2023. Council then will take on board further feedback and make any necessary final adjustments with the final Strategic Plan to be presented to Council in June 2023.

  • Focus Group and Community Meetings

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    Great attendance at the Focus Group and Community Meetings at Naracoorte + Lucindale!

    Last week Council and Jeff Tate hosted Focus Group workshops and Community Meetings at both Naracoorte and Lucindale with great attendance and lots of new ideas put forward for the new Strategic Plan.


    Over the 2 days and nights 83 people attended the sessions representing a cross section of the community, including education, primary production, sport, community groups, multicultural support, state government, manufacturing, retail, art and culture, small business, wine industry and health.

    ⭐Thankyou to everyone who attended and contributed ⭐

    ✍️ The COMMUNITY SURVEY is now open and closes on 31 March - HAVE YOUR SAY on the future of your community.


  • Community Meetings | NLC Strategic Plan Review

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    Council invites and warmly welcomes the Naracoorte Lucindale Community to participate in evening community meetings, facilitated by Jeff Tate Consulting.


    This will be an opportunity to share your ideas, visions and hopes for the future of your community.

    ✔️ 8 March 2023 | Naracoorte Town Hall | 7pm
    ✔️ 9 March 2023 | Lucindale Memorial Hall | 7pm


    Throughout the course of this project, there will be multiple opportunities to be informed or take part over two stages.


    1️⃣ Round 1 is to host community meetings and workshops and receive submissions on what the community identifies as new priorities for the future.
    2️⃣ Round 2 is when the new Draft Strategic Plan will be available for comment by the community.


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  • Jeff Tate Consulting

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    Jeff Tate Consulting Pty Ltd was formed by Jeff Tate in November 2011 and has since undertaken projects in South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria.

    Jeff is a specialist in policy and strategy development, review and implementation; organisational alignment; partnering and relationships; governance; problem solving; leadership mentoring and coaching; and facilitation and negotiation. He also partners with other quality specialist consultants to meet the individual needs of clients.

    He has extensive experience in the local government sector including almost 20 years as Chief Executive. As Chief Executive of the City of Onkaparinga for over 14 years, the largest local authority in South Australia created from an amalgamation of three former Councils, Jeff led the organisation to become a high performing organisation with a national reputation for innovation in meeting current and emerging needs of its communities.

    Jeff is also an experienced Board member and is currently the Chair of the South Australian Coast Protection Board.

    https://tateconsulting.com.au/