Clare Valley Podcast - Rural Road Reserve Purchases, Discovery Water Park public access and fees; Cemetery Affairs, Tourist accommodation crunch

Welcome back to another year of the Clare Valley Podcast 2024

Coming up in this episode:

With several deferrals finally behind us, the budget review has been passed. We recap on the details surrounding  rising operating deficits and capital budget adjustments that affect us all. 

The Clare and Gilbert Valley community continues to grapple with the housing rental crunch. Councillor Bartholomeaus has received anecdotal information that 50 per cent of the region's tourism accomodation now caters for long term rentals.  The implication of this local issue has never been more significant, particularly as we stare down the potential impact on beloved events like the Clare Gourmet Week. 

Plus, Karen Pfitzner, Council Cemetery Administrator, joins us to provide a sensitive yet enlightening look into the evolving practices of cemetery management. From the shift towards cremation to the intricacies of interment rights, we're covering the solemn realities of honoring our departed loved ones.

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Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council minutes:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/council-documents/clare-and-gilbert-valleys-council-agenda-and-minutes