Raelene Telfer

Caring about you. Acting in our community.

Working locally for the community as your local Councillor, I converse with residents giving you my time and energy. The Mitchell Park, Club Marion and Tonsley Hubs are a focus for the next four years, as I assist small community groups to gain accessibility to these facilities.

I have learnt over twenty years as a Councillor that as ratepayers you expect quality services from Marion Council, to create pleasant surroundings for working and living. As your Councillor for the Warriparinga Ward in the City of Marion, I am using my skills and knowledge to work with Marion Council and Administration in fine service for ratepayers.

I regularly attend Council meetings, workshops and many public events to meet you, chat to you, and listen to what you expect near your home and business. At community events in Marion, please come up to me, say hello, and discuss your concerns with me. Alternatively, you can now email me by pressing 'Contact Raelene' or call me on 0410 058 221 to tell me what I must act upon.

Best Wishes,

Raelene Telfer

Marion Historic Village Precinct

Marion Historic Village Precinct has now shaped into an attractive place. Pleasant streetscapes are enhanced by paving and trees, new fixtures replace the stobie poles and wires. Over the last 12 years, Raelene has teamed with friends in the Marion Historic Village Project Group, the Friends of Annie Doolan's Cottage, and the Marion Historic Village Display Group to achieve this. The streetscape of Finniss St and flowers planted in Light Square will achieve this ambience. You can take the guided tour of the Village with Raelene or other volunteers, visit the Display Centre and the Cottage, or you drive through The Village. You will see the little Marion sculptures and the twenty iconic places that give character and life to market days in The Village.

Oaklands Wetlands

The Oaklands Wetland is a new recreational and environmental jewel on Oaklands Road. The Wetland will take in large quantities of collected stormwater from both streets and the Sturt Drain. After the water sits in reed beds to remove pollutants, it will be pumped into the aquifer below for purification. Once pure, this water will be distributed by purple pipes to green our sports grounds and parks. The Oaklands Wetlands has become a beautiful outside environment for walking and picnicking by water and gum trees. Raelene continues to be active in planning groups which are shaping play spaces for the enjoyment of children and youth.

Mitchell Park Sports & Community Club

Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre hums from its emphasis on its people. The Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre is the home for social, cultural and learning groups; it is bursting with activity. Situated in the Cumbria Court cul-de-sac, the 9 car parks are shared with the adjacent kindergarten. These language groups, craft classes and social clubs offer learning and interest to locals and new settlers around Adelaide. It is time that better Council facilities are provided. The Mitchell Park Sports and Community Club has great spacious grounds, great sports and dog club, and great potential. An indoor stadium is also proposed. Alongside local effort, Raelene's involvement will marry this crowd of sports and community users with appropriate facilities.