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AGENDA
Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
commencing at 9.00am
Committee Room, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Bob Abbot, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford
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Section 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
PRESENTATIONS -
PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS 3
Civil Operations 3
1. PROPOSAL TO AMEND CIVIL OPERATIONS BRANCH STRUCTURE 3
2. PROPOSED TREE MANAGEMENT POLICY 6
Infrastructure Planning & Design 12
3. NOOSA COUNCIL TRAFFIC ADVISORY AND SPEED MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE DECEMBER 2014 AND MARCH 2015 12
4. UPDATE ON THE OUTCOMES OF A COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS
PROPOSED FLOOD MITIGATION WORKS AT ASHGROVE DR, COOROY BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS 16
5. FUNDING OF MUNNA POINT BRIDGE REPAIRS 18
6. CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS - MARCH 2015 21
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS 24
Libraries & Galleries 24
7. FENWICK PLACE-NAMING REQUEST 24
CLOSED SESSION
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PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Infrastructure Services only)
Civil Operations
1. PROPOSAL TO AMEND CIVIL OPERATIONS BRANCH STRUCTURE
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Civil Operations Manager, Allan Hull
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Branch Management/Internal Departmental Meetings/Planning &
Infrastructure
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report outlines a proposed amendment to the Organisational Structure within the Civil
Operations Branch relating to Parks and Natural Areas.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Civil Operations Manager to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 31 March 2015 and approve the structural changes to the Civil
Operations Branch as detailed within the report within the existing Civil Operations staff
establishment and salaries budget.
REPORT
The position of Natural Areas Coordinator has become vacant due to the resignation of the
incumbent. This is a senior role within the organisation and the vacancy has prompted a review
of the structure within Civil Operations.
This role currently supervises a Natural Areas Team of six (6), is responsible for the
management of external contractors and also co-ordinates Council’s support for volunteer
Bushland Care Groups.
As Council would be aware, a temporary role is currently in operation providing dedicated
support to all Bushland Care Groups. Feedback received from these Groups is that this
arrangement is working well and there is a desire to see it made into a more permanent
arrangement moving forward.
The overall structure of the Civil Operations Branch as adopted by Council in June 2014 is shown
below. The Council adopts the organisational structure at Branch level, not individual position
level.
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Based on the experience gained of operating the Parks and Natural Areas in the same team, it is
felt that a more appropriate alignment within the structure would be to broaden the Natural Areas
Co-ordinator role to that of Parks and Natural Areas Coordinator, to lead both Parks and Natural
Areas. This change would allow greater interaction between Parks and Natural Areas in terms of
skill sharing, maintenance and project co-ordination and clearer reporting lines for supervision.
The proposed restructure also allows for a permanent Bushland Care Officer role to be created to
organise the Bushland Care Programme, provide a point of contact for the Groups and
attendance at Working Bees. In conjunction with the Coordinator this role would assess the level
of service provided to the Groups, an action arising from the Natural Areas Service review.
It is proposed that the redesigned position of Parks and Natural Areas Co-ordinator would report
directly to the Civil Operations Manager. This would reduce the number of current direct reports
to the Superintendent of Works position, which is currently too large for optimum management
practice. Strategically it would also enable the Superintendent of Works a greater focus on the
Civil Works & Maintenance area, particularly the rebuilding of Council’s internal construction
capability.
The proposed new structure of the Civil Operations Branch is shown below:
Civil Operations
2 EFT
Superintendent of Coordinator Parks &
Works Natural Areas
2 EFT 2 EFT
Civil Works & Parks & Natural
Maintenance Areas
58 EFT 33.2 EFT
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The above structure provides for the Parks Administration Officer currently assigned to the
Superintendent of Works to move over to the Coordinator Parks and Natural Areas. It also
shows two positions within Civil Works & Maintenance that are reallocated to Parks & Natural
Areas one of which allows for an additional vacant position to facilitate creation of the Bushland
Care Officer role and the other being a previous reallocation of a vacant position to Parks.
Previous Council Consideration
Council adopted the Corporate Plan, Operational Plan, 2014/15 Budget and Organisational
Structure at its Special Meeting on 26 June 2014.
Finance & Risk
These changes are achievable within the existing Civil Operations staff establishment and
salaries budget. The existing Natural Areas Coordinator is a Level 6 Local Government Officer
Award position and the combined role has been assessed at the same level. It is envisaged
therefore that the new role would be a contract position based on the budget for the vacant
position.
The Bushland Care Officer role is currently filled on a temporary basis at Local Government
Officer Award Level 2, the funding for an existing Site Coordinator vacancy within Natural Areas
is sufficient to create the new position at this level.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
There has been consultation with Bushland Care Groups regarding the trial of a single point of
contact for the Bushland Care Program, feedback has been positive and there is support for it to
continue on a permanent basis through a dedicated role.
Internal Consultation
CEO
Director Planning & Infrastructure
Human Resources Manger
Works Superintendent
Civil Operations – Natural Areas Team
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
X Civil Operations
Environment
X Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
X Human Resources Revenue Services
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2. PROPOSED TREE MANAGEMENT POLICY
Author Civil Operations Manager, Allan Hull
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Subject/Governance and Executive/Council Policies
Attachments 1. Proposed Council Policy - Tree Management on Public Land
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Civil Operations Manager to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 31 March 2015 and adopt the Council Policy – Tree Management on
Public Land as set out in Attachment 1 to the report.
REPORT
Trees form a major element of the urban landscape and provide a range of benefits apart from
their visual amenity including improving air quality, stormwater management and energy
reduction as well as providing homes and food for our local wildlife.
This policy has been developed to ensure that trees on public land are managed in a consistent,
transparent and sustainable manner, in accordance with all relevant legislation and are
recognised and treated as valuable assets of the community.
The Policy covers trees on public land under Council’s control but does not include conservation
lands or bushland reserves except where they abut private property. Declared pest plants, trees
and native vegetation removed under a permit or approval (where offset planting must be
provided as a condition) and regrowth in constructed drains, firebreaks and the like are also
excluded.
The intent of the policy is to achieve its outcomes through the adoption of the following guiding
principles:
• Trees are valuable assets and must be managed accordingly;
• Council maintains a general commitment to the sustainable management of trees on public
land and also the greening of open spaces.
• Unavoidable removal of trees from public land may be offset with planting to ensure there
is no net loss of trees on Council controlled land.
• Council will provide an efficient and consistent response to resident requests for tree
maintenance, planting and removal.
• Acknowledgement that certain trees may be trees of importance having particular cultural
and/or heritage significance.
• Trees on public land are protected, as far as possible, from damage during any
construction activities.
In addition, the Policy provides direction for dealing with requests for tree pruning and removal.
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The proposed Council Policy foreshadows the development of a Tree Management on Public
Land Guideline to further clarify the specific responsibilities and operational details for Tree
Management on Council Controlled Public Land consistent with the principles contained with the
policy.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance & Risk
The adoption of a Council Policy will provide a key element in the risk management framework in
relation to trees on public land.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Director Planning and Infrastructure
Governance Advisor
Senior Strategic Planner
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities X Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
X Civil Operations
Environment
X Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
X Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Council Policy
TREE
MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC
LAND
Corporate Plan Reference: ’Custodianship of Noosa’s Environment’, ‘Quality
Service Delivery’ and ‘Looking after Community
Assets’.
Endorsed by Council: <Insert Date of Ordinary Meeting >
Policy Author: Manager Civil Operations, Planning & Infrastructure
POLICY BACKGROUND
Trees on public land are fundamental to the character of Noosa Shire. They shade our parks,
cool and soften our buildings, enhance our streets and they provide homes and food for our local
wildlife.
Trees in urban areas have a cooling effect that may significantly reduce energy consumption in
Summer. Trees also prevent soil erosion, filter wind, reduce noise and air pollutants, store carbon
and produce oxygen.
This policy ensures that trees on public land are managed in a consistent, transparent and
sustainable manner, in accordance with all relevant legislation and are recognised and treated as
valuable assets.
This policy is applicable to trees under the care and control of council on public land. This
includes parks, road reserves, and council-owned land including community facilities. This policy
does not relate to trees on private land. For trees on private land, The Noosa Plan regulates
vegetation clearing through application of the Biodiversity Overlay Code. Vegetation is also
regulated by the State Government through the provisions of the Vegetation Management Act.
This policy does not replace requirements determined by legislation and associated regulations,
local laws or planning scheme requirements.
This Policy does not apply to:
• Trees on private property;
• Trees on land controlled by council for conservation purposes except where they abut
private land;
• Trees in council bushland reserves except where they abut private land,
• Declared pest plants;
• Removal of trees and native vegetation under a permit or approval where offset planting
must be provided as a condition of that approval; or
• Removal of regrowth in constructed drains, firebreaks etc.
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COUNCIL POLICY
This policy is underpinned by the following guiding principles:
1. Trees are valuable assets and must be managed accordingly;
2. Council maintains a general commitment to the sustainable management of trees on public
land and also the greening of open spaces.
3. Unavoidable removal of trees from public land may be offset with planting to ensure there is
no net loss of trees on Council controlled land.
4. Council will provide an efficient and consistent response to resident requests for tree
maintenance, planting and removal.
5. Acknowledgement that certain trees may be trees of importance having particular cultural
and/or heritage significance.
6. Trees on public land are protected, as far as possible, from damage during any construction
activities.
The outcomes of this policy are:
1. Trees on public land are proactively maintained to ensure optimum outcomes for safety,
ecological benefit, environmental benefit, economic benefit and public amenity.
2. Unauthorised interference with trees on Council land is prohibited and will be managed in
accordance with local laws and relevant legislation.
3. Council will maintain a responsible approach to assessing dangers posed by trees in
accordance with their type and their location as well as whatever hazards they may present.
DEALING WITH REQUESTS FOR TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL
Council regularly receives requests to remove part or all of trees on land under its control.
Decisions as to whether to act on these requests will be made by Council's expert staff and/or
based on the assessment of skilled contractors hired for their expertise.
The risk of injury to persons and/or damage to private or public infrastructure will be assessed in
terms of:
a) the proximity of the tree to the infrastructure,
b) whether the tree is deemed to be a hazard to pedestrians or traffic,
c) whether the tree has interfered with or compromised infrastructure,
d) the condition and health of the tree,
e) fire risk, prevailing winds, and other potential climatic conditions,
f) the species of tree (noting that certain tree types are more inclined to drop limbs and/or fall
over),
g) the age of the tree, given that a small sapling that could present future problems may be
replaced by a less problematic species.
Trees will not be trimmed or removed to benefit scenic views.
Unless there are mitigating circumstances, Council will not remove trees to reduce leaf litter.
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Trees may be trimmed or removed where their roots represent a trip hazard to the public. Trees
may also be removed where their roots are known to cause interference with underground
infrastructure.
Trees may be removed for emergency access or work that is immediately required in response to
an emergency.
Where a tree will need to be removed, Council may choose to plant a new tree nearby and wait
until that new tree is established before removing the offending tree.
Special consideration will be given to trees that are classed as threatened, near threatened or
endangered under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
Council will adopt a ‘good neighbour’ approach to managing trees near property boundaries by
undertaking tree maintenance works that address genuine nuisance to the adjacent property
owner.
REPLACEMENT TREES AND OFFSETS
Where appropriate, Council will seek to replace trees that are removed with either more
appropriate trees or else equivalent trees in a more appropriate location.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Policy applies to all Council Officers dealing with the management of trees on Council
controlled public land. Council’s associated Tree Management on Public Land Guideline will
further clarify the specific responsibilities and operational details for Tree Management on
Council Controlled Public Land.
Manager Civil Operations is responsible for developing and maintaining the abovementioned
guideline in consultation with Councillors and staff.
DEFINITIONS
Declared pest plant plants of a species that have, or could have serious economic,
environmental or social impacts and targeted for control under the Land
Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002.
Hazard a source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or
ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a
combination of these.
Interference (in relation to trees or vegetation)
to engage in any activity damaging or leading to the death, disfigurement
or mutilation of vegetation (as per Local Law No. 4)
Native Vegetation In relation to this policy native vegetation is considered to be any local
indigenous plant growing in its natural state whether self-sown or planted,
but not including formal landscaped gardens and areas.
Offset planting undertaken to counterbalance the impact caused by a loss of
tree/s or vegetation from a particular location and/or the landscape.
Nuisance an unreasonable interference with another person’s right to the use and
enjoyment of their property.
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Risk the likelihood that a harmful consequence (death, injury or illness) might
result when exposed to the hazard. This will include the level of use of the
areas surrounding trees, and the proximity of roads, buildings and other
structures.
Tree Long lived woody perennial plant with one or relatively few main stems or
trunks, usually greater than 5 metres in height on maturity.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011
Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities, Infrastructure and Roads) 2011
Nature Conservation Act 1992
Queensland Heritage Act 1992
Vegetation Management Act 1999
Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002
Version control:
Version Reason/ Trigger Change (Y/N) Endorsed/ Reviewed by Date
1.0 Eg. Create new DD/MM/YYY
Eg. Review
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Infrastructure Planning & Design
3. NOOSA COUNCIL TRAFFIC ADVISORY AND SPEED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 2014 AND MARCH 2015
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Technical Officer, Transport and Traffic, Scott Morgan
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Subject/Traffic Management/Speed Management Committee
ECM/Subject/Traffic Management/Traffic Advisory Committee
Attachments 1. Action Matrix
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Technical Officer, Transport & Traffic to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 31 March 2015 detailing the key outcomes of the Noosa
Traffic Advisory and Speed Management Committee meetings dated 4 December 2014 and 5
March 2015.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the key outcomes of the Noosa Traffic
Advisory and Speed Management Committee meetings held on 4 December 2014 and 5 March
2015. The key issues discussed at the meetings are set out below. There are a number of
projects still being investigated by the Committee which are listed in the Action Matrix
(Attachment 1).
1. Speed reviews
a. The results of a speed review undertaken by Council staff on Lawnville Road, Black
Mountain were presented to the Committee. A number of initiatives have been endorsed by
the Committee, including:
• warning signage on curved sections of the road
• increase speed limit from 60km/h to 70km/h between Belleden Place and Mary River
Road.
b. The results of a speed review undertaken by the Department of Transport and Main Roads
(DTMR) on Pomona Kin Kin Road recommended a reduction in the 100 km/h speed limit
between Upper Pinbarren Creek Road and the Pomona township. The Committee
endorsed a change in the speed on this section of road from 100km/h to 80km/h.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
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Finance & Risk
Actions from the Committee may require the allocation of funds to resolve safety issues. In most
cases these will be funded from operational budgets or referred for consideration in future budget
deliberations.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
• Qld Department of Transport and Main Roads
• Qld Police Service
Internal Consultation
Nil
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities X Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 1
WM MENfeleL = Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) & Speed Management Committee (SMC)
m mMESeNers § Action Matrix
As of 5/3/2015
No. Meeting yan) ES-T0T =) Actions & Notes Who Current
BPN: No. Status
1. 13/2/2014 2.2 Hasting Street - Segway Use ¢ Council to follow up trail with Noosa Police Council Ongoing
Pa . (Scott)
Council wishes to discourage use for
pedestrian safety reasons.
15/5/2014 27 Ben Lexcen Drive — Pedestrain Crossing « Committee support current project plans Council Complete
Point and Cycle Lanes ¢ Council to inform DTMR start of construction (Scott)
3. 15/5/2014 2.9 Edward St / Pacific Avenue Intersection, « Committee agreed intersection needed Council Ongoing
Sunshine Beach improvement works with squaring up Edwards St (Scott)
Customer request to address seagull into the intersection and a possible stop sign
intersection which has high accident crash « Possible BCR to be determined and also look at
rate. crash history
e Council to produce a number of options for new
linemarking and intersection upgrade.
15/5/2014 2.13 Black Mountain Range Road - Council ¢ DTMR (Terry & Dan) to drive the road to determine DTMR Ongoing
Speed Reviews whether a speed limit review should be completed (Terry & Dan)
Speed reviews generated from customer
complaints regarding speeding and requests
to lower the speed limits. Generated from
customer requests (RM2014/04481, 12366 &
00432)
15/5/2014 2.13 | Lawnville Road — Council Speed Reviews ¢ Council presented plans to the committee and Council Complete
Speed reviews generated from customer everyone supported the project (Scott)
complaints regarding speeding and requests
to lower the speed limits.
5/3/2015 4.1 Lorikeet Dr, Peregian - Speed signage ¢ Check with MUTCD Part 13 Section 2 regarding Council Ongoing
Customer request for painted 40km/hr signs on repeater signs and possibly install 40km/h repeater (Scott)
the roads in Peregian Beach signs
e Check latest traffic counts or install new counters
to check compliance
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7. 5/3/2015 43 Exhibition Street, Pomona e Group support the current speed limit of 60km/h DTMR Ongoing
Request for speed reduction from 60km/h to based on the traffic counter results. DTMR to drive (Dan)
the road,
50km/h
5/3/2015 Weyba Rd Noosaville — speed limit on ¢ Council to put the issue back to the event Council Ongoing
market day organisers to review and produce a traffic (Scott)
Merits of variable speed limit signage fronting nn pliant enter ad control to deal with
the Farmers Market on Sunday mornings 6am pe 9 Wey!
- 1.00pm
5/3/2015 47 Eumundi Noosa Road, Noosaville (from near | Dan is proposing to lower the speed limit to DTMR Ongoing
the Refuse Station to Noosaville) 80km/h and wants the committee to vote on it (Dan)
Speed limit review on Eumundi-Noosa Rd e Committee wants Dan to come back and produced
(from near the tip to Noosaville — currently a detailed report of the crash history to find out
100km/h) exactly what is happening there
10. 5/3/2015 5.1 Mill Street & Summit Road, Pomona e DTMR to drive the intersection DTMR Ongoing
. (Dan)
Intersection upgrade
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4. UPDATE ON THE OUTCOMES OF A COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS
PROPOSED FLOOD MITIGATION WORKS AT ASHGROVE DR, COOROY BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Project Manager, Adam Britton
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Subject/Flood Management/Flood Mitigation
Attachments 1. Flood Mitigation Investigation, Ashgrove Drive
(34 page document – provided separately to this Agenda,
2 hard copies available for viewing in the Councillors’ Room)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 31 March 2015 and note the outcomes of community consultation for the
proposed flood mitigation works for Ashgrove Drive, Cooroy to be undertaken by the Department
of Transport and Main Roads.
REPORT
1. Background
Properties in the vicinity of Ashgrove Drive, Cooroy, near the Bruce Highway southern
interchange, are at risk of flooding during severe weather events. This has been most evident
between 2011 and 2012 where six properties had water enter their houses.
With the State Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) in the process of
upgrading the Bruce Highway in this location, Noosa Council engaged consultant hydraulic
engineers to review the highway upgrade flood model to determine if a flood mitigation option
could be incorporated with the highway upgrade.
Ultimately, negotiations with DTMR in 2014 resulted in an agreement where the Ashgrove Drive
flood mitigation solution would be constructed in conjunction with the Bruce Highway upgrade
and be fully funded by DTMR.
2. Proposed flood mitigation solution
Following the testing of a number of options the preferred mitigation option involves a diversion
channel running parallel to the Bruce Highway which will convey floodwaters in a north-westerly
direction towards the main channel of Cooroy Creek. Refer attached Flood Mitigation
Investigation, Ashgrove Drive (Attachment 1).
3. Community meeting
Following the design of the flood mitigation solution by DTMR a community meeting was held on
the evening of 11 March 2015 at the Cooroy library. Invitees included the Cooroy Flood
Reference Group and Ashgrove Drive residents. Approximately 20 people were in attendance.
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The aim of the meeting was to inform residents of this positive outcome and the expected
improvements and the manner in which the flood mitigation would be achieved. It was also
expected that questions would be asked of the latest flood mapping.
Presentations were made by Councillor Tony Wellington as Chair, Rob Stewart of Hydrology
Water Management Consulting Engineers and Mark Asang DTMR Project Manager for the
Cooroy to Curra Bruce Highway Upgrade.
At the conclusion of the presentations and questions, the vast majority of those present approved
of the solution. When asked of those not supporting the solution there was no opposition.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
The cost of design and construction is to be funded and co-ordinated by the Department of
Transport and Main Roads.
Costs to Council have been limited to flood mitigation options analysis through the engagement
of a consulting hydraulic engineer plus staff costs.
There are no additional costs to Council associated with this project.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Cooroy Flood Reference Group
Ashgrove Drive Cooroy residents
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
X Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities X Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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5. FUNDING OF MUNNA POINT BRIDGE REPAIRS
Author Project Manager, Adam Britton
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Subject/Asset Management/Bridges
ECM/Projects (T1)/Noosa Parade Munna Point Bridge
ECM/Projedts (T1)/Noosaville – Munna Point Bridge
Attachments 1. Munna Point Bridge Level 3 Bridge Report (31 Pages)
2. Munna Point Bridge Design Drawings (16 Pages)
(Attachments 1 & 2 provided separately to this Agenda,
2 hard copies available for viewing in the Councillors’ Room)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 31 March 2015, advising that the grant application with the Australian Government
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development under the Bridges Renewal Programme
for 50/50 funding of the Munna Point bridge rehabilitation has been unsuccessful, and
A. Authorise the calling of tenders for the full scope of rehabilitation works (Full Scope Option
C) as detailed in the consultant’s level 3 bridge report and design; and
B. Refer for consideration as part of the 2015/16 budget process, the required budget
adjustments from the depreciation reserves to fund the full scope of works.
REPORT
1. Introduction
Noosa Council is responsible for the maintenance and renewal of Munna Point Bridge on Noosa
Parade, Noosaville. The bridge is known to be suffering from deterioration from factors known
broadly as concrete cancer.
Investigation into the deterioration and rehabilitation options by Noosa Council in 2014 identified
that the bridge life may be extended through a specialised process of concrete repairs and
cathodic protection along with other strengthening measures. Following this investigation a
design was developed that would allow Council to call for tender submissions.
At the time of development of the rehabilitation solution, the Australian Government Department
of Infrastructure and Regional Development announced 50/50 funding opportunities under its
Bridges Renewal Programme. Council submitted a proposal in August 2014 with the advice that
announcements would be made in November 2014. A condition of the funding was that works
could not commence. This definition extended to also preclude Council from tendering for the
work.
The 2014/15 budget included a provision of $1.4 million for the rehabilitation works which was
based on an assumption that the project would be successful through the Federal grants
programme and receive 50 / 50 funding.
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Following lengthy delays in announcement of the funding, Council was eventually advised in
March 2015 that the funding application was unsuccessful.
As structural elements of the bridge are now urgent, this report aims to inform Council of the
rehabilitation options, the estimated costs involved and the extension to bridge life offered by the
various options.
Consulting engineers have informed Council that, as a minimum, the installation of an additional
column to each pier must be undertaken urgently this financial year.
2. Rehabilitation options
Based on the consulting engineer’s level 3 report, the below table describes the rehabilitation
options.
Budget option Description of works Timing Bridge life Cost
extended by
Option A) - Least • Installation of additional Required 2-4 years Approx.
initial cost columns to each pier immediately $200,000-
$250,000
Option B) - Works • Above plus; Columns 2-4 years Approx. $1.4M
to match current • Repair pilecap beams required
funded budget of • Encase piles immediately,
$1.4M • Cathodic protection to remainder of
pilecap beams works required
to be
completed in
2-4 years
Option C) - Full • Above plus; Columns 50 years Approx. $3.05M
scope, (partially • 60 pile encasements required (budget
funded) • deck waterproofing & immediately, shortfall of
scupper linings remainder of $1.65M)
• replace deck joints works required
• silane coatings to to be
pilecap beams, completed in
columns, headstocks, 2-4 years
abutments and deck
underside + sides
• clean up and coat all
stressing bar ends
• clean up and coat traffic
barriers & handrails
The Least Cost - Option A) of installing additional strengthening columns will alleviate the
immediate structural risk to the bridge however this option is only expected to give a few years
additional life to the bridge before more rehabilitation works are required.
The Intermediate Scope - Option B) is arbitrarily set to match the existing budget of $1.4Million
and also alleviates the immediate structural risk, however the remainder of the rehabilitation
works will also be required in a few years.
The Full Scope – Option C) allows the rehabilitation of the entire structure. This option allows all
risks to be dealt with as soon as possible under a single contract and under a single procurement
process. It is estimated that the full scope of works could be delivered in 6-9 months and likely to
span over the 14/15 and 15/16 financial years. The expected life of the bridge would be extended
by 50 years. This forms the basis of recommending that this is the preferred option and to carry
out the full scope of works and make the necessary budget adjustments.
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The following points are provided to support the officers’ recommendation to rehabilitate the
entire structure under the Full Scope Option C);
• Based on the consulting engineer’s advice, the full scope of rehabilitation works are
required to be completed by 2018 or sooner.
• The specialist nature of the works carries the risk that should the works not be constructed
under a single contract the procurement of a number of contractors over a number of years
may introduce avoidance of liability issues and additional costs.
• Engineering investigations to other concrete bridges – Sheraton, Witta Circle and Doonella,
all constructed at a similar time are showing similar signs of concrete cancer and expected
to require rehabilitation in coming years. Any delay to Munna Point bridge would compound
the scope of the bridge capital works program and place the Council at risk as the
engineering consultant has informed Council that the minimum Option A) must occur
immediately.
Previous Council Consideration
A formal report has not been presented to Council, however a presentation was provided to
Council on 25 March 2014 on the option to rehabilitate the bridge as opposed to reconstruction
as previously proposed by Sunshine Coast Council.
Finance & Risk
The rehabilitation of Munna Point Bridge will be funded by renewal funding. The shortfall from the
current budget of $1.4 million to the required estimate of $3.05 million will mean a transfer of
funds from the renewal contingency budget in the 2015/16 capital program subject to approval by
Council.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Tod Consulting Engineers
Internal Consultation
Nil
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities X Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office X Corporate Services
Community Engagement X Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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6. CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS - MARCH 2015
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Asset Planning Coordinator, Bryan O’Connor
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Subject/2014-2015 Annual Capital Works Program
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The project delivery status report is presented quarterly to the Infrastructure and Services
Committee in order to provide an overall progress of the capital works program and allow
discussion of current projects being delivered. This report provides a general overview and
highlights the current and future activities of the projects being delivered.
This report is supported by the capital works program dashboard report which provides a brief
update for each project in terms of project description, budget, stage and target dates, as well as
highlighting any issues and comments with the delivery of the projects. A presentation of the
capital works program dashboard will be provided at the Infrastructure & Services Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Coordinator to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 31 March 2015 providing an update on the status of the projects being
delivered in the 2014/15 Capital Works Program.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to inform the Infrastructure & Services Committee of the overall
status of the Capital Works Program projects to 9 March 2015. The report also provides an
opportunity to highlight individual projects within the program and also confirm the completion of
projects as they are being delivered throughout the 2014/2015 financial year.
1. Current Projects
Over the past 3 months there has been significant progress and escalation in activities around
the delivery of capital projects. There are currently 159 active projects in the 2014/15 capital
program with a value of $24.2m as of 19 March 2015. There are 31 projects completed and the
remaining projects within the program have commenced and are in varying stages of delivery.
Some of the projects that have been completed recently include:
• Noosa Waters Revetment wall scour protection
• Noosaville Landfill Sediment Basin
• Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Rd (Noosa Junction) Disabled Parking Bay
• Tewantin Martin Park Skate Park
• Sunshine Beach Beach Access 35
• Boreen Point Old Tennis court site rehabilitation
• Tewantin Cooroy Noosa Rd & Beckmans Rd Intersection improvements
• Sunrise Beach Ben Lexcen Drive Safety improvements design
• Peregian Beach Rufous Street site demolition
• Botanical Gardens Park furniture renewals
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In addition to these projects there are a number of projects that are significantly underway or
nearing completion and include:
• Whole of Shire sealed road reseal and rehabilitation – including Walter Hay Dr
• Whole of Shire Sealed road pavement condition survey
• Noosaville, Gympie Tce, Pipe rehabilitation
• Sunrise Beach, Ben Lexcen Dr, Stormwater pipe re-lining
• Electric Bus feasibility study
• Whole of Shire Bus Shelter renewals
• Noosa Heads, Park Road Boardwalk design
• Cootharaba, Dr Pages Rd and Kinmond Ck Roads, road sealing design
• Noosaville, Gibson Road improvements
• Whole of Shire Mobile Mapping
2. Project Management Improvement Activities
In early January the project delivery staff undertook a re-profiling exercise and developed a more
robust project monitoring tool. The re-profiling exercise was not only a mid-year review but a
stocktake of required resources to complete this year’s capital works program. The key outcomes
included the confirmation that Council was in a position to deliver the majority of all projects by
the end of this financial year should the good weather conditions continue.
In addition a project dashboard and project summary document was developed to clearly
highlight projects at various stages within their respective delivery stages, as well provide an
overall update on individual projects and highlight project risks, responsibilities, status and
budgets. The project dashboard will be presented and demonstrated at the Infrastructure and
Services Committee meeting on the 31 March 2015. The project dashboard will then be utilised
in the future as an information tool for all projects being delivered within the organisation for
future Committee meetings and at any other time a specific request for project updates is
required.
3. Summary
The overall planning for delivery of the capital program remains on target with all of the projects
either commenced or completed. The increases in construction activities will further continue
over the next 3 months to complement the re-profiling of the timing of the budget spend.
The current year to date expenditure including actuals and commitments totals $12.5m. This is
below the original forecasted expenditure profile. However, in recent months a concentrated
effort of resources that complements the recent re-profiling activities of all projects will see the
majority of the 2014/15 capital works program either completed or nearing completion by the end
of June 2015.
Previous Council Consideration
The capital works program has previously been distributed to Councillors (document titled
“Capital Works Program 2014/2015”).
Finance & Risk
Nil
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Project delivery staff within the Planning and Infrastructure Department were consulted in the
preparation of this report.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services x Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Libraries & Galleries
7. FENWICK PLACE-NAMING REQUEST
INFORM ATION
Author Heritage Librarian, Noosa Library Service, Jane Harding
Community Services Department
Index ECM/Project and Contract/PBS Property and Business/CLMS Cooroy
Lower Mill Site (All)
ECM/Subject/Libraries/Library Management
ECM/Subject/Property Management/46.06 Names Roads/Streets/
Parks/Structures
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This place-naming request was initiated by the Fenwick family’s representative Linda Sivyer in
2011. An offer was made to the family by Sunshine Coast Regional Council to name a room in
the Cooroy Library the Fenwick Room. This proposal came before the Noosa Council
Infrastructure and Services Committee in June 2014 and the recommendation was not adopted.
The matter was referred back to the Community Services Department to undertake additional
research into milling families associated with the Cooroy Lower Mill Site and ways they have
been recognised in the community through named assets or similar recognition. Community
Services was also tasked with identifying other opportunities for public recognition of these
families and fulfilment of the Fenwick family’s place-naming request.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Heritage Librarian to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 31 March 2015 and agree to:
A. Recognise the Fenwick family for their contributions and longstanding connection to the
Cooroy district and, more specifically, the Cooroy Mill Site by way of a place-naming;
B. Adopt Fenwick Park as the name for the park on Straker Drive Cooroy (in the Greenwood
Grove estate between Stage 1 and Stage 3 of the development); and
C. Undertake a consultation process to address the mis-spelling of Blanfords Court
(Greenwood Grove Estate Cooroy) to Blandford Court.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with alternate options regarding the place-naming
request lodged by the Fenwick family in 2011 and which previously came before Council in June
2014.
Background
The Fenwick family, through their representative Linda Sivyer, has made a place-naming request
for acknowledgement of the Fenwick family’s connection to the Mill Site. This request was
originally made in 2011 and was being addressed by Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The
family’s initial request was that Mill Place be renamed Fenwick Place. This was not practical and
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an offer was made by SCRC to the family that a room in the Cooroy Library be named the
Fenwick Room. SCRC had an established application process for place-naming requests,
however, this process was not followed with this request, resulting in delays in this matter being
resolved. The matter was then transferred to Noosa Council following de-amalgamation.
Previous Council Consideration
This matter came before the Infrastructure & Services Committee meeting on 17 June 2014 at
which time Council resolved not to name the room in the Cooroy Library after the Fenwick
family. Council’s decision reflected a desire to explore other ways of publicly recognising all the
original milling families at Mill Place. This decision was ratified at the Ordinary Meeting of
Council on 26 June 2014, as follows:
2. NAMING REQUEST, ROOM AT COOROY LIBRARY
That Council note the report by the Business Support Officer to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2014 and defer consideration of this matter to allow staff to
investigate alternative recognition options for families with an historical connection to the Lower
Mill Site for consideration by Council.
The matter was referred back to the Community Services Department to explore other options for
place-naming and/or an installation to recognise families associated with the mill on the Lower
Mill site.
The Heritage Librarian was tasked to:
a) Ascertain which peoples/families have a significant connection to the Lower Mill Site that
would warrant recognition;
b) Determine whether recognition has already been given for each family ie through a named
asset; and
c) Consider what recognition could be given within the library or Mill Place for all
peoples/families such as by way of a permanent display or online content.
Findings of further research
1. People & Families associated with Mill Site:
The mill on the Cooroy Lower Mill site had multiple owners:
1908-1929 Fenwick Brothers & Morrish
1929-1941 Blandford, Llewellyn, Smith & Carter
1941-1988 Straker & Sons
1988-2000 Alan Taylor & Co, Skase’s Quintex Group, Boral timbers
The Strakers have the longest association with the site. The Fenwicks were the first owners.
2. Significance and Existing recognition of people and families associated with Mill Site:
Fenwick: In addition to being the original owners of the mill, the Fenwick family have a long
and deep connection to the Cooroy district – they were the builders of many
Cooroy businesses and homes that stand today and were involved in civic
activities. They continued to live and work in the Cooroy area for many years
following the sale of the mill. Many family members are buried in the Cooroy and
Tewantin cemeteries.
EXISTING RECOGNITION: No place-naming or named asset.
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Morrish: Robert Morrish was a partner in the mill for only 4 years and does not appear to
have remained in the district.
EXISTING RECOGNITION: No place-naming or named asset.
Blandford: Rueben George Blandford and Frank Roy Blandford were partners in the mill.
Rueben was resident in the Cooroy district from approx. 1925 to 1937 (he died in
Brisbane in 1940). His wife Alice appears to have continued to reside in Cooroy
until 1943 before moving to Maryborough and then Brisbane.
Frank Roy Blandford came to Cooroy from North Arm. He only resided in Cooroy
for a brief year or two, before moving to the Nambour district.
EXISTING RECOGNITION: A street in the Greenwood Grove estate in Cooroy
(see additional details below) has been named Blanfords Court, which is
presumed to be a tribute to the Blandford family (NB spelling error). The
background research to this street naming was undertaken by PEET Limited and
copies of the supporting information have been requested but not received to-
date.
Llewellyn: Edward Harold Llewellyn does not appear on electoral rolls for the district until
1936 and by 1949 is residing in Brisbane. While in the district he was involved in
civic activities.
EXISTING RECOGNITION: No place-naming or named asset.
Carter: Arthur Charles Robinson Carter was the Tewantin Police Officer circa 1928-1930
and was later posted to Isisford and Ipswich. His wife Sarah was the partner in
the mill.
EXISTING RECOGNITION: No place-naming or named asset.
NB: Carter’s Ridge is not named for this Carter.
Smith: John William Leopold Smith is recorded as residing in the district from 1913 to
1949. Both he and his wife were heavily involved in the activities of the
community, particularly during the 1930s.
In June 1932 both he and Blandford were injured in separate incidents in the mill
on the same day, both requiring medical attention.
EXISTING RECOGNITION: No place-naming or named asset.
Strakers: As noted above and in prior summary, the Strakers had the longest tenure of the
mill. Arthur John Straker, Frank Charles Straker and Frederick Charles Straker
each held title to the mill. Strakers remained in the district at least into the 1980s.
The Strakers were involved in community activities.
EXISTING RECOGNITION: The main street in the Greenwood Grove Estate is
named Straker Drive (see additional details below). Additionally, an area of the
Cooran Playing Fields is known as Straker Park.
3. Traditional Owners
There is little documented information regarding the presence, connection or activities of the
traditional owners in connection with the Cooroy Lower Mill site. A network of aboriginal
pathways existed across the Sunshine Coast prior to the arrival of Europeans. A north-south
pathway passed through Cooroy (the North Coast Railway line was built adjacent to this
pathway). Another pathway followed the course of the present-day Gyndier Drive from its
junction with Tewantin-Cooroy Road.
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4. Greenwood Grove Estate
Street Names: The Greenwood Grove Estate is situated west of Cooroy off Garnet Street. It
consists of a main drive and seven courts. In 2007, the land developer PEET Limited in
conjunction with surveyors Max Watterson
& Associates submitted proposed names to
Noosa Council for the streets in the
subdivision. The names approved by
Council are listed below and shown in the
following plan:
Straker Drive
Pinbarren Court
Dunbar Court
Blanfords Court
Wilkinsons Court
Luttons Court
Arthur Court
Wheeldon Court
It has been suggested that these names were selected from a book on the history of Cooroy and
were intended to honour people associated with the Mill. To date, supporting documentation
regarding the background to the choice of these names has not been able to be obtained from
either Peet Limited or Max Watterson &
Associates. It should be noted that the
development has recently changed
hands and is now being managed by
WM Projects.
The Estate is being developed in stages
and a site visit indicates that three
stages have been developed and sold to
date. This encompasses the first section
of Straker Drive, Blanfords Court,
Pinbarren Court and Dunbar Court.
Research undertaken by the Heritage Librarian suggests that the street names approved for this
development do have links to milling families in the district, as follows:
NAME BACKGROUND
Straker Long-term mill owner, as outlined above
Pinbarren Mt Pinbarren, local geological feature
Dunbar Vere Dunbar had a mill on Mt. Tinbeerwah in partnership with Wally and
Stanley Sivyer. Vere’s sister Ruby was married to Wally Sivyer. The Sivyer
family are connected to the Fenwick family.
Blanfords Presumed to be intended to recognize the Blandford family, partners in the
mill, as outlined above.
Wilkinsons Peter Wilkinson and Frank Straker partnered to form Kiln Dried Timbers
Luttons Jack Lutton and his sons operated sawmills in Imbil in the 1920s and 1930s.
The lease was taken over by North Coast Sawmills and the mills closed.
Arthur Arthur as a surname of significance could not be identified. There was an
Arthur John Straker and Arthur Carter, partner in the mill with Blandford,
Llewellyn & Smith.
Wheeldons Donald Wheeldon was a Cooroy sawmiller in the 1920s. His brother Ernest
was a farmer in the district.
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It is apparent from this research that, as represented verbally by Max Watterson, an effort has
been made to theme the streets in this subdivision with names associated with milling in the
area, although the rationale for the choice of names is not obvious. The omission of the Fenwick
name is a significant omission.
In as much as the names above extend beyond the scope of Mill Place, it is also important to
note that another mill operated in Cooroy (in the vicinity of the Bowls Club) owned by Clugston
and Ireland. These names have not been recognized with a place-naming in Cooroy. Further
research would likely reveal numerous other names associated with timber-milling in the Cooroy
district.
Parks
There are two parks in the Estate. One of these parks is in the already developed stages of the
Estate, between Stage 1 and 3, and crosses Straker Drive. This public use land was handed
over to Noosa Council in 2008. Mark Lewis, Coordinator Engineering, Infrastructure and
Planning indicates that no names for this park were proposed on the survey plan of the sub-
division. Kent Madders (Developer, WM Projects) has verbally given his approval to Council
choosing the name for this park and for it to be named Fenwick Park.
Options
In terms of an asset to be named in recognition of the Fenwick Family, two options have been
presented by this investigation:
1. Apply to rename one of the as yet undeveloped streets in the Greenwood Grove Estate
2. Name the park in the already developed stages of Greenwood Grove for the Fenwick
family.
Option 2 is the preferred option and internal stakeholders support naming this park Fenwick Park.
Associated Issue
In the course of this research and as noted above, it has been identified that the spelling of one
of the streets, Blanfords Court, in the Greenwood Grove Estate is erroneous. It is believed that
this street-naming is intended to honour the Blandford family who were partners in the Mill in the
1920s and 1930s. It is the recommendation of this report that The Project Officer Planning and
Infrastructure investigate the re-naming of the street to reflect the correct spelling of this family’s
name. The allotments on this street have already been sold and houses built that are presently
lived in. A re-naming of the street would require community consultation and the agreement of at
least one-half of the residents.
Finance & Risk
Funding in the amount of $805.00 would be required for fabrication and installation of a sign, to
be funded by Infrastructure Services.
Additional funding would be required for development and installation of an interpretive panel at
Mill Place, which is the subject of a 2015-16 Budget Initiative against the Heritage Levy. Two
options have been provided at a cost of $3,732 (extra-large) and $2,300 (large) for graphic
design and fabrication. There would be an additional cost for research and writing. It is
recommended that funding for this be allocated from the Heritage Levy.
Ongoing cost would be minimal. Risk is also minimal.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Consultation and information has been sought with:
1. Glen Frew, Senior Development Manager, Peet Limited - provided copies of
correspondence documenting approval for street names in 2007.
2. Max Watterson, Max Watterson & Associates - unable to supply any additional
documentary information; verbally represented that Keith Cairns did the research.
3. Keith Cairns, Senior Project Manager, Peet Limited - did not respond to inquiries.
4. Kent Madders, WM Projects (Developer) - has recently taken over responsibility for this
project and has verbally represented that he is in agreement to the proposed naming of the
park as Fenwick Park.
5. Brad Downes, SMEC Australia (Consulting Engineer) - confirmed that the public use land
in Greenwood Grove had been handed over to Council in 2008 and that there were no
proposed names on the survey plan of the subdivision.
6. Linda Sivyer, Fenwick family representative - indicates that a park naming would be a
satisfactory outcome to their place-naming request.
Internal Consultation
Kerri Contini, Manager – Library and Gallery Services
Mark Lewis, Coordinator Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure
Beth Potter, Project Officer, Planning and Infrastructure
Kerri-Ann Milsted, Parks Team Leader, Planning and Infrastructure
Wayne Jensen, Financial Services Manager, Corporate Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health x DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
x Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
x Asset Planning
x Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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