Community Consultation Opens for Cemeteries Master Plan
Have Your Say on the Future of our Cemeteries
Port Pirie Regional Council has released a draft Port Pirie Cemeteries Master Plan for public consultation and encourages anyone with an interest in the future of the cemeteries throughout the Port Pirie region to have their say.
The draft Cemeteries Masterplan offers a framework for the planning and management of the eight cemeteries under the Council's ownership. The document also aligns with the goals of the Port Pirie Cemetery Strategy 2023–2033, addressing key issues like interment capacity, infrastructure improvements, environmental considerations and cultural requirements.
The draft Cemeteries Master Plan aims to:
- Deliver long term layout plans and identify future development opportunities at each cemetery.
- Ensure sufficient interment space, infrastructure improvements and environmental management of the cemeteries.
- Address maintenance and safety issues to ensure that cemeteries are functional and well managed for future generations.
The draft Port Pirie Cemeteries Master Plan is now available to view on Council’s website at: www.pirie.sa.gov.au/noticeboard/consultation. Online submissions can be made using the Online Survey located at the above link.
Written submissions can also be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, Port Pirie Regional Council, PO Box 45 (115 Ellen Street), Port Pirie SA 5540, or by email to: council@pirie.sa.gov.au.
Printed copies of the draft Master Plan are also available from Council’s Administration Office located at 115 Ellen Street, Port Pirie, Crystal Brook Office in Bowman Street and the Port Pirie Regional Library at 3 Wandearah Road, Port Pirie.
The closing date for submissions is Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 5.00pm.