Leigh Creek Transformation
Dear Leigh Creek Stakeholder
Welcome
This webpage is the South Australian Government’s dedicated webpage for information on the Leigh Creek Future Town Plan. This webpage will be regularly updated with a range of information. Should there be any further detail you wish to see, your feedback will be valued by emailing leighcreektransformation@sa.gov.au.
Leigh Creek Future Town Plan
The state government is committed to Leigh Creek becoming a sustainable and open town and a thriving regional tourist hub, and service centre for surrounding northern Flinders Ranges communities.
The Future Township Plan provides the greatest certainty to those who call Leigh Creek home.
The 2020-21 State Budget provided an additional $30.6 million to transform Leigh Creek from a former government owned and company-controlled town to an open public town, bringing the total budget to $43.6 million over four years.
This process will include:
- a new town management model with wider representation from the northern Flinders Ranges communities to be explored and determined during the transformation period,
- the demolition of houses and commercial structures and decommissioning of infrastructure in line with the new Town Plan,
- a process for the sale of residential and commercial properties prioritising current lease holders and residents. In the event that residents do not or cannot purchase the houses, options for rental stock will be provided,
- a new purpose-built health and ambulance facility for the region, and
- upgrade of the critical aerodrome, including resurfacing of runways, new fencing and upgraded navigation system.
It is vital that the town is sized and structured to ensure it can sustain itself and thrive in the short, medium and long term. Leaving the unused and dilapidated structures to deteriorate further will detract from Leigh Creek making it an uninviting and unwelcoming place to live and visit.
The significant transformation program planned will also provide important economic stimulus for Leigh Creek and surrounding communities while the works are undertaken and beyond.
More detailed information is provided in a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document that can be accessed on this webpage.
The South Australian Government’s Leigh Creek Task Force in partnership with the Outback Communities Authority (OCA) will deliver the transformation. Additional OCA staff will be based at Leigh Creek to support the community via regular consultation, updates and communication throughout the transformation.
The Leigh Creek Task Force will continue to provide updated information at Leigh Creek about the transformation process as the new Town Plan is delivered and Leigh Creek re-emerges as a strong and vital town.
Transformation program opportunities
Maximising opportunities for locally based businesses and people in the region are a priority for this project, including Aboriginal workforce, apprentices and trainees. Local participation in the transformation works provide important economic stimulus for Leigh Creek and surrounding communities.
The physical transformation of Leigh Creek includes a significant demolition program which will be undertaken over an intensive two to three-year timeframe from the commencement of works. The Future 2020 Township Transformation Plan includes the demolition of surplus housing and some commercial and community facilities.
The project allows for an additional demolition program which may be required, for all or part of a list of identified residential, community and government buildings and facilities, should they not be sold or transferred in a market process.
Click here to read the Leigh Creek Community Briefing Fact Sheet published by the Office of the Industry Advocate.
The Process: Information and Registrations of Interest
To assist in identifying businesses and people located in the region and surrounding regional area who are interested in working with and supplying to the successful Contractor, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport has collected contact details of interested businesses via a Registration of Interest to share with the potential tenderers.
INDIVIDUALS
We wish to note that if registering as an individual, a White Card is a minimum requirement.
It would be advantageous to have specific building/construction related qualifications, certification and/or training prior to registering.
LOCAL CONTRACTORS
Contractors interested in registering need to provide information regarding their Contractor license number (OCBA issued) specific licenses, skill/trade qualifications and building construction related certifications. i.e. White Card, Asbestos Awareness Certificate etc.
Should you be interested in the opportunities available from the transformation works, please provide the following details by email to Rowan Magor from the Office of the Industry Advocate at rowan.magor@sa.gov.au
- Name/ Business Name (if applicable)
- Skill / Trade
- Email Address /Phone Number / Address
Industry Briefings
Leigh Creek 25 March 2021: This event was open to local businesses and people interested in working on the project from Leigh Creek and the surrounding regions who have the capability and capacity to work with the successful head contractor and associated supply chain in the delivery of this project for the region.
Port Augusta 3 August 2021
This event provided more information about the Leigh Creek Township Transformation project works and provided the opportunity to meet with the head contractors that may tender for the work.
Bringing together representatives from the project team and potential tenderers provided an opportunity for businesses to understand the project specifics, workforce and supply chain opportunities.
Click here for a copy of the Demolition industry briefing presentation 3 August 2021
Demolition Phase 1 Work Packages
The Demolition Phase 1 is the safe removal and disposal of 199 surplus and dilapidated residential properties from Leigh Creek.
The work packages are listed below and include the status of the head contracts.
As contracts are awarded, the contact details will be listed for community liaison and for work opportunities.
Package | Details | Tender details | Package start | Package end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residential asbestos remediation | Result of audit. Priority was 6 houses for tenant transfers from demolition zone. Approximately 30 properties in total. | Awarded to Intract Australia. Intract Project Manager, Anthony Woods: 0418 785 063 08 8203 3100 | 15 June 2021 | December 2021 |
Early Works Perimeter Fencing | Perimeter Fencing for Demolition Zones 1 & 2. | Awarded to Birubi Australia. Birubi General Manager, Sue Abbott 0429 696 725, 08 8294 8941 Birubi Project Manager, Markus Dunatov 0499 898 069 08 8294 8941 | October 2021 | Early December 2021 |
DP1 – Demolition Package 1 | Demolition of 44 houses, 1 SPA (3 rooms) asbestos removed prior. Disposal of waste. | Tender to be released October 2021. | February 2022 | June 2022 |
DP2 - Demolition Package 2 | Asbestos removal 199 properties (DP1 & DP2). Demolition of 140 houses, 12 flats, 1 SPA. Disposal of waste. | Awarded to Delta Group. Harry Pickard 0429 266 154 08 8351 3620 | November 2021 | July 2022 |
Information about the transformation progress
- High Level Implementation Schedule until June 2022
- Leigh Creek Demolition Areas - Salvage Items and Sale Process
- Advice on new Residential Tenancy Applications
- Land Agent Property Sales and Rental Properties Q&A
- Frequently asked questions document (FAQ’s)
- Town Plan
- Presentation by Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP 17 December 2020
- Delta Group: Demolition Program Plans - Asbestos Management Plan
- Delta Group: Demolition Program Plans - Construction Environmental Management Plan
- Open Market Sales Process - Available property will be marketed for sale from Tuesday 8 March 2022 posted online on the McGees Property website www.adl.mcgees.com.au and in the Advertiser newspaper. Simon Lambert, McGees Property, expects to conduct open inspections for property going to market 18 & 19 March 2022. More details will be provided on 8 March 2022.
- Effective Body Corporate 101
- The Leigh Creek Township FAQs will be regularly updated as information becomes available
- The OCA, in discussion with the Leigh Creek Community Progress Association and other nearby communities, will schedule regular community engagement meetings to update progress on the transformation and understand community issues. This webpage will be regularly update regarding the upcoming meeting details.
- Contact details will be updated and provided on the OCA webpage, in the newsletters and at the regular community meetings to enable individuals to ask questions and to raise any concerns.
- A dedicated email address is available to provide feedback to the Leigh Creek Task Force leighcreektransformation@sa.gov.au.
Community Meetings
The next Community Meeting is Thursday 21 April 2022 (subject to COVID restrictions) from 5.30pm - 7.30pm in the Leigh Creek Good Shepherd Church
The OCA, in discussion with the Leigh Creek Community Progress Association and other nearby communities has scheduled regular community engagement meetings to update progress on the transformation and understand community issues. The OCA aims to ensure that there is a good feedback loop that flows information between the community and Implementation Committee.
Monthly meetings will be held on Thursdays from 5.30pm - 7.30pm in the Leigh Creek Auditorium / Cinema or the Leigh Creek Good Shepherd Church, all welcome.
The Community Meeting Schedule for 2022 can be found here.
Presentations from previous community engagement meetings can be accessed here:
Leigh Creek News
Contacts
Government Agency | Contact | Phone | |
OCA: | Tracy Neldner | 08 8675 2126 | oca@sa.gov.au |
DIT Property: | Peter Thomas | 08 8343 2605 | |
Leigh Creek Task Force: | Vicki Beard, Project Manager | 0438 850 059 |