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Business Use of Road - RAA EV Charge Program - Rapid Charge Site

Project Overview

Image provided by RAA, Statewide EV Charging Network, Nurioopta Rapid Charge Site

Pursuant to Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1999 and Council’s Public Consultation & Community Engagement Policy 2.63.1, the City of Port Lincoln sought public comment on the proposal to permit the use of an approximately 50m2 section of road reserve by the RAA, being three (3) car parking bays located within the existing car park at the corner of Eyre Street and King Street, commonly referred to as Whirly’s car park, for the establishment of an electric vehicle charging site as part of the statewide Electric Vehicle (EV) Network Program for a maximum term of five (5) years.

A concept plan of the 'Rapid' DC Charge Site is provided in the Key Documents.

It is proposed that three (3) existing car parking bays are required in order to establish the charging site. The three (3) parking bays would be converted to two (2) bays to achieve compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act and relevant Australian Standards. As the land is road reserve, the use of the land for business purposes will be provided by permit under Section 222 of the Local Government Act 1999.

The installation of the 150kW ‘Rapid’ charger requires direct power supply from the adjacent electrical transformer. SA Power Networks has notified the RAA that this transformer will need to be upgraded to facilitate the installation of the charger. The upgrade will be at the cost of the RAA.

The keys terms being requested by RAA are:

  • A maximum length permit period of five (5) years.
  • The electricity will be sourced directly from the adjacent electrical transformer with an independent NMI meter.
  • All installation, maintenance and other ongoing costs are to be borne by RAA.

More information about the RAA Charge Network can be found by following the below links.

RAA Website -www.raa.com.au/motor/motoring-services/ev-charging-network

Department for Energy and Mining Website -www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/modern-energy/electric-vehicles/statewide-EV-charging-network

A link provided by the RAA in respect to EV Fire Safety can be found here -www.evfiresafe.com

Council has resolved at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 15 January 2024 as per resolution CO 24/005, refer Minutes in the Key Documents section, to release this matter for public consultation.

Council invited feedback on the proposal from Thursday 18 January to 9am on Friday 9 February 2024.

The information on the proposed site was also available in an information sheet at the Council Administration Office and Port Lincoln Library during the consultation period.

Above image provided by RAA, Statewide EV Charging Network, Nurioopta Rapid Charge Site

  • Council Resolution CO 24/005 - Business Use of Land - RAA EV Charge Program - Rapid Charge Site (King Street)

    That Council: 

    1. Endorse that, the proposal to permit the use of an approximately 50m2 section of road reserve by the RAA, being 3 car parking bays, located within the existing car park at the corner of Eyre Street and King Street, for the establishment of an electric vehicle charging site (business purposes) under section 222 of the Local Government Act 1999, with a maximum term of five (5) years, be released for Public Consultation in alignment with Council’s Public Consultation & Community Engagement policy. 

    [Reference Note:  The proposed area of use is presented within Attachment 5 (9412) of this report on drawing 2010-DRG-195 Sheet 3 Revision 0]. - (Refer to Agenda in Key Documents section)

    1. That the public consultation process, seeking community comments with respect to the proposed lease of a part of the road reserve, located within the existing car park at the corner of Eyre Street and King Street, by the RAA, for the establishment of an electric vehicle charging site (business purposes),  be completed in time to enable a Consultation Summary Report be included for the further consideration of  Council at its Meeting to be held 19 February 2024.
  • Consultation Open - 18 January 2024

    The public consultation period runs from Thursday 18 January to 9am on Friday 9 February 2024
  • Consultation Closes - 9 February 2024

    The consultation period closes on Friday 9 February 2024, 9am
  • Ordinary Council Meeting - 19 February 2024

    Present any written submissions to Council for consideration and authorise the CEO and Mayor to execute the permit and Licence agreement and any association documentation

Have Your Say

Members of the community were invited to have their say on the Business Use of Road - RAA EV Charge Program - Rapid Charge Site during the public consultation period which ran from Thursday 18 January to 9am on Friday 9 February 2024.

Council decision

At the Council meeting held on Monday 19 February 2024, Council:

  1. Received and noted the submissions received during the RAA EV Charge Program Business Use of Road Public Consultation process as presented; 
  2. Having regard to the process undertaken, is satisfied the public consultation has met the requirements of Council's Public Consultation & Community Engagement Policy;
  3. With consideration of all submissions received and the advice provided in the Council report, request that RAA Innovation Pty Ltd, as part of installation works and at their expense, construct a footpath from the charging site to the existing footpath on King Street that complies with AS 1428.1; and 
  4. Provide written evidence that the upgrades to the electrical infrastructure will ensure that there is sufficient capacity for the charging stations and Council's own stormwater infrastructure to operate simultaneously.  
  5. On the basis that Item 3 of this recommendation is satisfied, authorise the CEO or delegate to issue a permit under Section 222 for a maximum period of five (5) years and authorise the CEO and Mayor to execute the corresponding Licence Agreement and apply the common seal.  

Any questions on the RAA EV Charge Program - Rapid Charge Site can be directed to Council's Manager Building and Property, Brad Tolley on 8621 2300 or email plcc@plcc.sa.gov.au. 

Key Documents

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