Plans and Prescribed Documents

2026-2036 Copper Coast Council Long Term Financial & Annual Business Plan 26-27

Copper Coast Council's Future-Focused Financial Plans

Copper Coast Council is proud to announce the adoption of its 2026-2036 Long Term Financial Plan and Annual Business Plan, comprehensive documents that outline a strategic vision for the region's sustainable growth and the continued delivery of essential services. These plans prioritise long-term financial sustainability while effectively addressing the evolving needs of a growing population. Council has adopted a balanced approach to rate adjustments, mitigating the impact of high capital value increases and making significant, yet well-researched, capital investments in crucial infrastructure.

For the 2026/27 financial year, the Council has budgeted for a 4.9% increase in general rate income, which also applies to corresponding service and fixed charges. However, in response to rising property valuations and valuable public feedback, the differential rate in the dollar has been decreased. Specifically, residential properties will see a 2.2% decrease, while marina berths, industrial and commercial properties, primary production, and vacant land will experience a 3% decrease. Additionally, the fixed charge has been set at $475 the same as the 25/26 financial year.

Read a summary overview here: 2026-2036 Copper Coast Council Long Term Financial Plan & Annual Business Plan 26/27 Summary

Full Document here: 2026-2036 Copper Coast Council Long Term Financial & Annual Business Plan 26-27

2025-2035 Strategic Asset Management Plan

The 2025-2035 Strategic Asset Management Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for the responsible stewardship of Council assets over the next decade. This plan provides a detailed overview of the assets under Council's control, including their replacement value, current condition, and performance, ensuring transparency and accountability. It also articulates the service levels provided to the community and aligns them with Council's financial position, fostering sustainable asset management. Furthermore, the plan details the current Asset Management Framework, data, and systems, identifying areas for improvement and establishing clear asset goals and objectives to drive continuous enhancement in asset performance and service delivery.

2025-2035 Strategic Asset Management Plan

2025-2035 Strategic Plan

Charting a course for the Copper Coast - Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by possibility.

In 2024 Council commenced on a journey to renew the Council’s Strategic Plan. This started with a broad community engagement, and nearly 500 members of the community contributed. The resulting Strategic Plan 2025-2035 supports the implementation of our collective vision and is structured around three Copper Coast 2034 themes. It describes the priority outcomes we are working towards and our measures of success over a 10-year period.

In accordance with the Local Government Act, the Strategic Plan is complemented by the Asset Management Plan and the Long Term Financial Plan and reflects the issues and needs of the community, to be delivered in partnership with others. It sets a vision for the district and identifies goals and objectives designed to highlight social, economic and environmental issues and challenges that affect us all, now and into the future.

Strategic Plan 2025-2035

2026-2056 Growth Strategy

The Copper Coast Growth Strategy provides a coordinated, long-term plan for how the region will grow over the next 30 years.
It brings together detailed analysis of population trends, land supply, infrastructure capacity, social services, environmental values and economic drivers to guide sustainable development across key centres including Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo.

Growth Strategy 2026 - 2056 document