Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The RAA is currently working with South Australian councils to extend their Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station network across the State.
Three EV charging stations have been proposed to be built at Meningie, Tailem Bend and Coonalpyn.
To enable the charging stations to be constructed, Coorong District Council is seeking feedback on the associated site leases and permit, and Community Land Management Plans.
- Meningie EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought Meningie EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought
- Tailem Bend EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought Tailem Bend EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought
- Coonalpyn EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought Coonalpyn EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought
Meningie EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought
A Tier 1 site is planned to be constructed in Meningie, which will include four charging bays (one will be a disabled parking bay) connected to an Ultra-rapid (200kW) charger (takes as little as 15 to 45 minutes to fully charge an EV).
Intention to Grant Lease
Coorong District Council is considering granting a lease to the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA) over a portion of parkland (former CFS site) located at Lot 343 Princes Hwy, Meningie (Crown Record 5306/508), for a period of twenty (20) years.
EV Charging Stations - Site Plans & Detail Design
Written submissions addressed to the Chief Executive Officer on the proposed lease are invited until 9am on Monday, 26 February 2024.
New Community Land Management Plan
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 197 of the Local Government Act 1999, and in accordance with Coroong District Council's Community Engagement Policy.
A new Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) has been developed for Parkland (Former CFS Site) at Meningie. A plan is required for any community land if, among other things, the land is, or is to be, occupied under a lease or licence agreement. To enable the possible leasing to the RAA for construction of an EV charging station, a management plan that allows leasing must be in place.
The proposed Community Land Management Plan for Parkland (former CFS site), located at Lot 343 Princes Highway, Meningie can be viewed below.
Parkland Meningie - Community Land Management Plan
Written submissions addressed to the Chief Executive Officer on the proposed Community Land Management Plan are invited until 9am on Monday, 26 February 2024.
Tailem Bend EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought
A Tier 2 site is planned to be constructed in Tailem Bend, which will include two charging bays (one will be a disabled parking bay) connected to a Rapid (150kW) charger (takes as little as 15 to 45 minutes to fully charge an EV).
Intention to Grant Lease
Coorong District Council is considering granting a lease to the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA) over a portion of Dickson Reserve located at 64-66 Princes Hwy, Tailem Bend (Crown Record 6029/83), for a period of twenty (20) years.
EV Charging Stations - Site Plans & Detail Design
Written submissions addressed to the Chief Executive Officer on the proposed lease are invited until 9am on Monday, 26 February 2024.
Amended Community Land Management Plan
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 197 of the Local Government Act 1999, and in accordance with Coroong District Council's Community Engagement Policy.
An amended Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) has been developed for Dickson Reserve, Tailem Bend. To enable the possible leasing to the RAA for construction of an EV charging station and for sporting recreation purposes, a management plan that allows leasing for recreation and commercial purposes must be in place.
The proposed amended Community Land Management Plan for Dickson Reserve, located at 64-66 Princes Highway, Tailem Bend can be viewed below.
Dickson Reserve, Tailem Bend - Community Land Management Plan
Written submissions addressed to the Chief Executive Officer on the proposed amended Community Land Management Plan are invited until 9am on Monday, 26 February 2024.
Coonalpyn EV Charging Site - Feedback Sought
A Tier 2 site is planned to be constructed in Coonalpyn, which will include two charging bays (one will be a disabled parking bay) connected to a Rapid (150kW) charger (takes as little as 15 to 45 minutes to fully charge an EV).
Intention to Grant Permit to Use Road Reserve for Business Purpose
Coorong District Council is considering granting a Section 221 permit to use road reserve for business purposes to the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA) over a portion of road reserve at Richards Road, Coonalpyn for a period of five (5) years.
EV Charging Stations - Site Plans & Detail Design
Written submissions addressed to the Chief Executive Officer on the proposed permit are invited until 9am on Monday, 26 February 2024.
Have your say:
Written submissions on the proposed leases, permit and Community Land Management Plans associated with the EV charging stations at Meningie, Tailem Bend and Coonalpyn are now closed with a report to be presented to Council in summarising community feedback and enabling a final decision to be made.
The South Australian government has awarded a grant of $12.35 million to the RAA to construct and operate Australia's first statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The grant is part of the government's investment in South Australia's electric vehicle transformation, securing private investment in the EV charging network.
Find out more about the network: