Submitted by Cr Ken Liu on 2012.11.27:
[see also “Christmas Cove is threatened by unfinished council works — QoN by Cr Liu for 2012.08.08“]
Further information on the usage of marina berths at Christmas Cove has been provided to me through ‘questions on notice’ at the 2012 November ordinary meeting of Council (http://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/20121114%20Council%20Minutes.pdf). You will note that the occupancy rate over the past 12 months was less than 2% (131 nights /365 nights x 18 berths = 1.99%) and that it is my view urgent action is needed to ensure better financial return from this Council asset.
Questions on Notice
Re: Mooring Facility at Christmas Cove Marina
Question 1 [by Cr Liu]:
How many of the 18 marina berths available for public use at Christmas Cove were occupied and for what lengths of time each month over the past 12 months from October 2011 to September 2012, both months inclusive?
Answer [by Council administration]:
Please see statistics following that are garnered from the envelopes completed at the site and placed in iron rangers. Please note that we acknowledge the 2 leased berths and their associated income is not included in the figures.
| CHRISTMAS COVE Overnight Use (Number of Nights) | |||||||||
|
Month |
Revenue Moorings |
1 $30 |
2 $60 |
3 $90 |
4 $120 |
5 $150 |
6 $180 |
7 to 60 $20 per/n |
<60 $10 per/n |
|
Oct 11 |
$ 60.00 |
2 |
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|
Nov 11 |
$180.00 |
2 |
2 |
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|
Dec 11 |
$450.00 |
9 |
3 |
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|
Jan 12 |
$1,080.00 |
16 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
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|
Feb 12 |
$480.00 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
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|
Mar 12 |
$540.00 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
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|
Apr 12 |
$900.00 |
14 |
4 |
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|
May 12 |
$60.00 |
1 |
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|
Jun 12 |
$60.00 |
2 |
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|
Jul 12 |
$60.00 |
1 |
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|
Aug 12 |
$30.00 |
1 |
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|
Sep 12 |
$30.00 |
1 |
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|
Total |
$3,930.00 |
54 |
17 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Question 2:
What was the total mooring fee received during this period?
Answer:
See above.
Question 3:
When will the ‘marketing plan’ (presented to a Council’s workshop early this year) aimed at increased usage of the mooring facility at Christmas Cove Marina and was to be implemented as a management plan from 2012/13 (refer to reply to question 8 of QoN at January 2012 meeting) be put into action?
Answer:
Council have not formally resolved any of the 4 options placed before it in that document. It was also acknowledged at the Informal Gathering where this matter was discussed that a 5th option also existed.
In an attempt to bring this matter forward some background work has begun recently in attempting to obtain quotes for the preparation of a Management Plan for Christmas Cove. Once received these will be brought before Council for consideration.
Cr Ken Liu
Kangaroo Island Council
P O Box 80, KINGSCOTE SA 5223
Ph: (08) 8553 2823 Mobile: 0428 322 005