Kangaroo Island

Unlocking opportunities

Draft plans for public consultation

September 2013 www.dpti.sa.gov.au/planning/KI

Planning for opportunities

Planning policy explainedFuture development on the Island is guided by the Kangaroo Island Plan (January 2011), which is a volume of the South Australian Planning Strategy.

Whilst the strategy lays the foundation to guide growth, the Kangaroo Island Structure Plan provides the next level of detail, identifying where and how development can occur.

The proposed Kangaroo Island Plan amendment and the Kangaroo Island Structure Plan focus on opening up

economic development opportunities in tourism and agriculture and provide overarching strategies aimed at:

> supporting growth in agricultural productivity

> expanding tourism and farm-gate opportunities while balancing growth with the protection of the Island’s natural resources

> expanding and improving the Island’s gateways

> protecting coastal landscapes through high quality design

> reviewing existing zoning in townships and settlements to manage sustainable population and tourist growth.

These strategies will be implemented at the local level by amendments to policy in the Kangaroo Island Council Development Plan, which are proposed in the Kangaroo Island Sustainable Futures Development Plan Amendment (DPA).

Over the past several years, the State Government has been speaking to and working closely with members of the Kangaroo Island community to uncover the path to securing a prosperous and sustainable future for the Island.

Using the guidance we received, as well as the information gathered

during several comprehensive investigations commissioned by the Kangaroo Island Futures Authority (KIFA), the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has drafted three key documents aimed at improving the quality of life for Island residents: the Kangaroo Island Structure Plan,

the Sustainable Futures Development Plan Amendment (DPA), and an amendment to the Kangaroo Island Plan.

Your comments and feedback are now sought on each of these three documents. Details of how to have your say are included on the back of this brochure.

VisionTo secure a prosperous and sustainable future for Kangaroo Island that improves the quality of life for residents through greater economic development opportunities, social prosperity, reliable and affordable access and improved infrastructure, whilst balancing the protection of the critical natural assets of the land.

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Structure Plan

Case manage proposal for multi day walks linkingkey sites and farm-gate tourist destinations

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Ensure high quality design to protect scenic landscapesPOLICY PROPOSAL

Non-complying for forestry and carbon farming

POLICY PROPOSALS

Flexible, outcome based policy to facilitate:• Agricultural diversification (wine, eggs, honey, seafood etc)• Agricultural value-add (logistics, storage, processing etc)• Linked tourism experiences (cellar door, restaurants etc)

Case manage proposal for iconic golf course

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Reinforce the Kingscote and Penneshaw Wharfsand Kingscote Airport as the main passenger and frieght access points

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Provide for low-scale, nature-based eco-tourismaccommodation and small scale visitor attractions in the Coastal Conservation zone

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Outcome based island wide policy to facilitate:• A wide range of tourism accommodation types• Tourism attractions• Additional camping areas and caravan parks

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Preserve the character of the coastal towns, whilst providing for somesmall scale commercial opportunites - subject to precinct planning

Unlocking opportunities – agriculture

VisionTo significantly increase the economic growth of the agricultural sector of Kangaroo Island by:

> Protecting and preserving prime agricultural and horticultural land – to enable increased productivity

> Creating greater opportunities for diversification – by encouraging sustainable sub-markets, including eggs, honey, poultry, wine and seafood, as well as tourism opportunities

> Achieving better economies of scale – through the development of value-adding strategic partnerships between farmers and local businesses, including freight, processing and storage.

Key Proposed ActionsAgriculture is one of the most important economic sectors on Kangaroo Island, particularly when combined with the “value chain” – transport, storage, processing and retail services.

The draft plans have been designed to support the following key outcomes:

> the facilitation of diversifying farm gate activities, such as wine, eggs, honey and seafood

> the incorporation of value-adding businesses, such as logistics, storage and processing

> the development of linked tourism experiences, such as cellar door facilities and restaurants associated with the use of the land, into the farm gate industry

> the protection of large land holdings in the rural area, except where the creation of smaller lots presents a genuine opportunity to add economic value directly to the primary production use of the site, such as intensive horticulture

> the introduction of non-complying triggers for forestry and carbon farming

> the reinforcement of the Kingscote and Penneshaw Wharfs and Kingscote Airport as the Island’s main freight access points

> the establishment of tourism accommodation and facilities on primary production land where they do not compromise high capability farming and horticulture land or established rural activities

> the adequate separation of activities and inclusion of high quality design that respects the environment, landscape and scenic amenity.

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POLICY PROPOSALS

Flexible, outcome based policy to facilitate:• Agricultural diversification (wine, eggs, honey, seafood etc)• Agricultural value-add (logistics, storage, processing etc)• Linked tourism experiences (cellar door, restaurants etc)

Improve primary local roadsfor freight traffic to improveaccess to markets

POLICY PROPOSAL

Non-complying for forestry and carbon farming

Potential honey production^

POLICY PROPOSAL

Within the Primary Production Zone large land holdingsshould be maintained, except where the creation of smaller titles is a genuine economic opportunity thatdoes not constrain agricultural viability

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Improved management of theurban and rural interface

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Make structures non-complying in the area requiredfor runway expansion with the exception of farm buildings

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Reinforce Kingscote and Penneshawwharfs and Kingscote Airport as themain freight access points

Unlocking opportunities – tourism

VisionTo significantly increase the economic growth of the tourism sector of Kangaroo Island by:

> Encouraging tourists to stay longer – through a greater variety of accommodation options

> Providing tourists with more things to do – through targeting potential sub-market opportunities

> Making it cheaper for tourists to access Kangaroo Island – by reducing the cost involved in getting to and from and around the Island.

Key Proposed ActionsRenowned for its natural beauty, in particular its pristine beaches, untouched wilderness and opportunities to interact with wildlife, tourism has been a key component of the economic profile of Kangaroo Island.

The draft plans have been designed to support the following key outcomes:

> the development of key sub-market opportunities, including the establishment of multi-day walks in iconic locations around the Island and the creation of a new range of ‘must do’ activities, such as adventure-based experiences

> the establishment of new tourist accommodation and attractions and the expansion of existing operations where appropriate, to provide for a wider variety of visitors, including the caravan, campervan and motor home market

> the investigation of opportunities to expand existing and develop new marine experiences, including key locations for viewing marine life

> enabling low-scale, nature-based eco-tourism

accommodation and small-scale visitor attractions in the Coastal Conservation Zone

> the investigation of public transport and cycling opportunities on the Island

> the enhancement of opportunities for operators to collaborate across industries to encourage visitors to stay on the Island for longer periods, by enjoying multiple activities

> the introduction of a case management process within DPTI to assist in the processing of high-profile tourism development proposals, such as the establishment of a golf course or conference facilities

> envisage visitor facilities and accommodation, in rural, conservation (including high conservation) and landscape areas, of a scale and design that does not detract from or compromise rural land uses, conservation values or landscape qualities and experiences

> high quality design is integral to all tourism development.

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Remarkable RocksAdmiral's Arch

Nature based tourism linked to iconic sites

Protect coastal settlement character of Emu Bay

Continue to develop Kingscoteas a significant tourist hub

Potential golf courseand convention centredevelopment

Eco-based tourism opportunitiesat Antechamber Bay and

Cape Willoughby

Vivonne Bay, Little Sahara and Seal Baynature based and adventure tourism

Potential expansion of North CoastRoad tourist route linked to coastal

tourist accommodation opportunities

Coastal tourism opportunitieslinked to historic light house

and coastal cliffs

Tourism development opportunities inAmerican River linked to aquaculture

Protect coastalsettlement character

Explore Eco-based tourismand off road vehicle opportunities

at Cape Hart

Farmed based historic characterlinked to on-farm tourismopportunitites in the heart

of the island

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Caravan parks

Camping areas

Potential multi-day walks (subject to feasibility investigation)Potential walk route

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Potential standing camp/lodge

Kangaroo Island Farm Gate + Cellar Door TrailDay trip itineraryFood and Wine

Agriculture and Produce

Cultural centres (art)

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Data sources: Protected environmentalland supplied by DEWNR. All datasupplied by DPTI.

PLN ID: 4237

Coastal Settlements and Tourism

Case manage proposal for multi-day walks linkingnatural and farm-gate tourist destinations

POLICY PROPOSAL

Ensure high quality design to protect scenic landscapes

POLICY PROPOSAL

Preserve the character of the coastal towns, whilst providing for somesmall scale commercial opportunities - subject to precinct planning

POLICY PROPOSALS

Outcome based island wide policy to facilitate:• A wide range of tourism accommodation types• Tourism attractions• Additional camping areas and caravan parks

The most significant barrier to boosting the tourism and agricultural sectors on Kangaroo Island is the expense associated with getting passengers and freight on and off as well as around the Island by sea and air.

Feedback from residents, local business operators and tourists has revealed that although there is consensus the current level of service is good, there is also a belief that the costs associated with accessing the Island by both ferry and aeroplane are too high.

The draft structure plan includes supporting policy for an expansion

of the Island’s key ‘gateways’ at the Kingscote and Penneshaw wharfs to enhance the experience at these locations, without compromising the function of the town centres.

In addition, the Government is investigating the feasibility of several other key actions, including:

> ensuring that access to the Island has benefits for Island residents, businesses and longer-stay tourists

> tourism business sub-markets are supported through better Island access initiatives

> expanding the runway and associated facilities, including

the terminal, at Kingscote Airport to accommodate larger passenger aircraft

> reviewing freight costs

> initiating cross-government discussions about the future of the Island’s road network.

Unlocking opportunities – people

Opportunities to improve access

At present, there are approximately 4522 people living on Kangaroo Island, with the majority living in the townships of Kingscote, Penneshaw, American River and Parndana, as well as key settlements in Emu Bay and Vivonne Bay.

Despite there being almost 1000 vacant residential allotments on the Island in 2012, local business owners have highlighted a shortage of housing for permanent and seasonal workers, particularly in the west. At present, there is sufficient land capacity for development in the four main towns, however there are

a number of constraints, including infrastructure, native vegetation and topography, that need to be considered through more detailed planning investigations, such as structure plans.

Emu Bay Structure PlanThe Kangaroo Island Council has prepared a draft Structure Plan for Emu Bay, which provides the foundation for orderly and well planned development at a modest scale. Community feedback is sought on the draft structure plan that will inform a future DPA for Emu Bay.

Public consultation processAll of the documents outlined in this brochure are available for public comment for eight weeks from Monday 16 September to Monday 11 November 2013.

Want to know more?If you would like to know more about any of the documents, download them from www.dpti.sa.gov.au/planning/KI

You also can view these documents in hard copy by visiting, during office hours:

> Kangaroo Island Council Office 43 Dauncey Street, Kingscote Phone: 08 8553 4500

> Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Roma Mitchell House Level 5, 136 North Tce, Adelaide Phone: 08 8303 0760

How to have your saySubmissions are invited on the proposed changes. There are a number of ways you can have your say.

Come along to an open day

DPTI will host four open days where you can drop in to find out more about the plans, speak to planners from the Department and the Council, ask questions and raise issues and comments. These will be held at the following locations:

> Kingscote Town Hall 43 Dauncey Street, Kingscote Tuesday 24 September 2013 11am-7pm

> Penneshaw Town Hall 99 Middle Terrace, Penneshaw Wednesday 25 September 2013 11am-5pm

> Parndana Town Hall 85 Wedgewood Road, Parndana Wednesday 16 October 2013 11am-5pm

> Adelaide – Hub Adelaide 5 Peel Street, Adelaide Wednesday 23 October 2013 5pm-8pm

Making written submissions

You can make a written submission on any of the documents anytime before the closing date of 5pm on 11 November 2013

> Email: dpti.pdpublicconsultations@sa.gov.au

> Post: Kangaroo Island – unlocking opportunities, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA 5001

Viewing submissions

All submissions received from the public are public documents and will be made available for viewing on the Department’s website shortly after the closing date.

> www.sa.gov.au/planning/publicconsultation

Speak at a DPAC public meeting

Consultation on Ministerial DPAs is managed by the Development Policy Advisory Committee (DPAC), an independent statutory committee providing advice to the Minister for Planning.

As part of your submission on the Sustainable Futures DPA, you can request to speak at a public meeting if you wish to be heard by DPAC. You may request to be heard at one of the following meetings:

> Kangaroo Island Kingscote Town Hall 43 Dauncey Street, Kingscote SA 5223 Tuesday 19 November 2013 at 6.00pm

> Adelaide Grayson’s Room, Mercure Grosvenor Hotel 125 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 Thursday 21 November 2013 at 7.00pm

The DPAC may not hold any public meetings if no one requests to be heard. Please check the status of meetings before the scheduled meeting dates via:

> www.dpac.sa.gov.au

> www.dpti.sa.gov.au/planning/KI

> DPAC Committee Coordinator on 08 8303 0668.

Vision To provide for an improved quality of life for Kangaroo Island residents and their families by:

> Coordinating public and private sector projects and delivering lasting benefits on the Island – through increased employment and higher incomes, reliable and modern infrastructure, and world recognition for the Island’s tourism, food, wine, arts and lifestyle

> Encouraging sustainable growth – in the key townships of Kingscote, Penneshaw, Parndana and American River.

Vision To improve access to Kangaroo island for residents, businesses and visitors by:

> Reinforcing the expanded role of Kingscote and Penneshaw as the main passenger freight gateways to the Island

> Providing affordable travel options for residents, businesses and visitors.