2023-02-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                7 FEBRUARY 2023


2      CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS – 31 DECEMBER 2022

Author             Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager, Craig Eldridge
                   Infrastructure Services Department

Index              ECM/ Subject/ 2022-2023 Annual Capital Works Program

Attachments        Nil

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    This report provides a status update for the Capital Works Program as at 31 December 2022.
    The total proposed expenditure for capital works for the 2022/2023 financial year is ($57.1m),
     inclusive of carry forwards ($11m), expenditure in direct control of Infrastructure Delivery
     ($50.7m) and other such as community projects, ICT and fleet ($6.4m).
    As at 31 December 2022, Council has expended a total of 45% of the 2022/2023 financial
     year capital budget with another $10.7m in commitments.
    The ongoing reduced availability of labour, equipment and materials and a ‘hot’ construction
     industry is proving challenging however works are currently being managed within overall
     budget limitations where feasible.
    The Road Reseal Program has expended $1.6m of the $5.7m budget for the 2022/2023
     financial year.
    Council has a current forecast of grant funding revenue of $17.6m while Council’s contribution
     to projects with grant funding is at $17.4m and non-grant capital projects amounts to $22.1m.
    The Design Services team are currently undertaking design works and providing design
     support to 56 projects scheduled within the 2022/2023 financial year, with a combined design
     and construction value of $16.7m.
    The Planning team is currently supporting key master planning initiatives with multiple sub-
     projects; estimated value $350,000 in 2022/2023 and an estimated future project investment
     value of $15m+.
    There are currently 32 multi-year projects in various stages of completion.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery Manager to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 7 February 2023 providing an update on the
delivery of the 2022/2023 Capital Program as at 31 December 2022.

REPORT
This report is to inform Council of the overall status of the Capital Works Program at the end of
December 2022
The report provides an opportunity to highlight and discuss projects within the program and
confirm the delivery status of projects delivered in the 2nd quarter of the 2022/2023 financial year.
It is important to note that the financial summary provided in this report is subject to timing and
reported accruals (i.e. a major project funded over multiple years may be significantly closer to
completion than the 2022/2023 financials may indicate).
1.     Current Projects
The major focus in the 2nd quarter of the 2022/2023 financial year has been:
      Continuing various stages of construction of major projects including:
       o    Cooroy Belli Creek Rd Bridge Renewal (multi-year)
       o    Noosa Parade Corridor Upgrade (multi-year)


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