Have Your Say on Hindmarsh Shire Council Asset Plan 2025-2035

Published on 02 September 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council is currently seeking feedback from the community on its Draft Asset Plan for 2025-2035.

Hindmarsh Shire Council is proud to release its Draft Asset Plan 2025-2035, a strategic blueprint for managing over $418 million worth of community infrastructure across the Shire. The plan outlines how Council will maintain, renew, and invest in vital assets, from roads and bridges to parks, buildings, and drainage systems.

Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay said, “the plan reflects Council’s commitment to responsible stewardship and long-term planning.” Cr Ismay continued, “our roads, community facilities, and shared spaces are what connect us. This plan ensures our assets are looked after with care and foresight, balancing community needs with affordability.”

Under Section 92 of the Local Government Act 2020 Council is required to develop, adopt, and keep in force an Asset Plan. The scope of an Asset Plan is for a minimum period of ten financial years and needs to be adopted by 31 October in a year following the general election of the council.

This asset plan is built on the feedback received from the extensive community engagement undertaken in recent years, including surveys, workshops, and targeted consultations. Feedback from residents highlighted roads as a top priority, alongside support for rationalising underutilised assets and investing in inclusive and accessible infrastructure.

The development of this Asset Plan represents a critical step towards achieving sustainable, efficient, and financially responsible asset management. The Plan outlines how Council intends to manage its infrastructure over the next 10 years, with a focus on sustainability, financial responsibility, and community wellbeing. This ensures our assets support the services and amenities our community needs and expects, both now and in the future, providing sustainable benefits for all residents.

The data analysis of the entire asset portfolio of Council suggests that 3% of Councils asset stock is approaching end of life, this is at the same level as industry average. The analysis also indicates that Council is meeting about 75% of the annual renewal demand. This suggests that the renewal of Council assets should be a priority before any new or upgrade works of infrastructure is undertaken.

Key highlights of the plan include:

• Nearly $50 million in capital investment over the next 10 years.
• Focus on renewal of ageing infrastructure.
• Integration with council’s Long Term Financial Plan and Community Vision.
• A lifecycle approach to asset management, ensuring value for money and asset management.

Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer