PAE Today Community Newsletter Spring 2019

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There is also a new wheelchair accessible ramp
that replaces the muddy hill used by teachers,
students and parents to access the reserve.
This project was designed and constructed by
PAE in consultation with the local community
to ensure that it meets local needs. Funding
was received from the State Government to
complete this project.
FOOTPATH GRINDING
Preventing trip hazards on local footpaths
A footpath grinding trial was recently
conducted at Northfield. Grinding is a way to
remove trip hazards from concrete footpaths
at a far lower cost than re-laying an otherwise
good section of path. It also greatly extends the
life of footpath segments which have shifted
over time due to ground movement or tree
roots.
We have over 1,200km of footpaths in PAE
which is equivalent to the distance from
Adelaide to Sydney.
Every four years we obtain detailed video
imaging and condition assessment of every
centimetre. Last year, following a full audit of
footpaths and hazards across PAE, the trial
was started, and if successful wil be extended
throughout the region.
STATEWIDE PLANNING REFORM
New planning system on the way
Planning and development rules provide the
foundations for where we live and work, what
we live in, what we can build if we are land
owners or developers, and what opportunities
we get to have a say on what our neighbours
want to do with their land.
The State Government will soon be consulting
on reforms to the new Planning, Development
and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI) which will
replace the existing Development Act 1993.
It will re-write the zoning provisions of South
Australia’s 68 Council based Development
Plans into one statewide ‘rule book’ for all.
Every property will have its planning provisions
and zoning modified to some degree by the
revocation of Council’s Development Plan and
its replacement with the State-wide Planning
and Design Code.
The State Government’s consultation on the
Code, as it will apply to our Council area will
commence in October 2019, with it intended
to come into operation in July 2020.
PAEtoday SPRING 2019
We’ve recently been awarded funding
by the National Motor Vehicle Theft
Reduction Council to help spread the
word about vehicle theft and how to
prevent it. One of the simplest steps
you can take to protect your car is to
store your keys out of view and away
from external doors and windows.
HONOURING OUR HEROES
Each year in association with the
National Australia Day Council we
seek nominations for our Australia Day
Awards, that recognise and celebrate the
achievements, service and commitment
of PAE residents and organisations who
have made an outstanding contribution
to the community.
Nominate someone who has made a
difference in PAE. Nominations open
Friday 4 October.
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Tuesday 12 November 2019 marks the
100-year anniversary of the famous flight
from England to Australia in aVickers Vimy
bomber, by Semaphore born Ross Smith.
He was one of our most highly decorated
war veterans fromWW1, serving in
Gallipoli and Romani (in the Sinai), and
took part in attacks, aerial photography
missions, and bombing raids, and on one
occasion even landed in the face of the
enemy to rescue a downed comrade.
During his extensive war service, Smith
was awarded the Air Force Cross, twice
awarded the Military Cross, and received
the Distinguished Flying Cross three times.
While still with the flying corps, he made
pioneering flights between Cairo, Calcutta,
and Timor in his twin-engine Handley
bomber.
On 12 November 1919, assisted by his
brother Keith and two mechanics,Wally
Shiers and Jim Bennett, he set out from
England to Australia in a largeVickers
Vimy bomber. It was an epic 28-day flight,
completed at an average speed of 137kms
per hour, but not without mishap.
On their arrival, the pioneering flyers were
welcomed home as national heroes; their
£10,000 prize money was shared equally
and the two brothers were knighted.
In 1922, while preparing for a record-
breaking around the world flight, Ross
Smith, who was not yet 30 and Bennett
were killed in a crash.
Their famous Vimy aircraft is on display
at Adelaide Airport, and PAE Council is
considering erecting a suitable memorial in
PAE to honour his bravery.
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100 YEARS OF FLYING HIGH