2021-12-01 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                  1 DECEMBER 2021


 Noosa Parade Corridor Upgrade                  21/22            22/23 Budget     Total Project Budget
                                                Budget                            including previous years
 Pre-Tender                                     $1,847,167           $3,900,000                    $6,000,000
 Post Tender                                    $1,847,167           $3,900,000
                                                                                                   $8,087,225
 Savings identified in 22/23 Capital Bridges Program                 $2,000,000
                                      Table 5. Post tender project budget

Risks & Opportunities
 Finance Risks                      Mitigations
 Final contract value exceeds       Investigations related to subsurface conditions (groundwater and
 allocated budget                   earthworks materials) have been included in contract to reduce the risk
                                    of variations during the works.
                                    Extensive scoping of works under contract contains provisional items
                                    and quantities to reduce the risk of variations during the works.


 Time Risks                         Mitigations
 Delays affecting the main civil    Wet weather allowance to program have been included in the contract
 contract                           documents.
                                    Bellwether’s program shows completion prior to the 2022 Noosa
                                    Triathlon Multi Sport Festival. Coordination and engagement with these
                                    key stakeholders is part of the project’s scope of works.


 Workplace Health and Safety        Mitigations
 Risks
 Bellwether fails to ensure the     Bellwether is to be appointed as Principal Contractor under the
 work is undertaken safely and in   Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
 accordance with standards
                                    Prior to commencement of construction, Bellwether’s management
                                    plans, Safe Work Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and other
                                    documentation will be submitted for review and approval by Council.
                                    Council will undertake surveillance, regular safety audits and
                                    inspections throughout the construction works.


 Resource Risk                      Mitigations
 Scope, quality, safety, budget,    Bellwether have nominated a highly capable team for the project with
 and program are affected due to    backup personnel as required.
 resource/material shortages
                                    Council can utilise internal resources to attend inspections if required.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Council has undertaken extensive community and stakeholder engagement during the design and
development phases of the project. Consistent key messaging, community information sessions and
meetings with stakeholders and impacted property owners have occurred in the months leading up
to the award of this contract.
Communication with TMR as the grant sponsor is occurring with opportunities for joint-messaging
and media events being planned.



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