2016-09-12 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            12 SEPTEMBER 2016


Downer EDI scored higher in the overall non-price criteria including environmental technologies
that can be used and local presence in the region.

Downer EDI is the preferred contractor for Portion C


6.   Works Programme

Once the contract is awarded a programme will be scheduled and works will commence as soon
as practical. In the interim all preparatory works aside from the pavement repairs have been
programmed to allow co-ordination with limited delays.


Finance & Risk

The 2016/17 capital works budget includes $4 million for road resurfacing and rehabilitation. This
budget will allow Council to treat approximately 29.75km of road.

2016/17 Resurfacing Lengths by Treatment




Council’s strategic risk register identifies poor asset planning and management as a high risk that
can impact on poor decision making, community services and ultimately Council’s financial
sustainability and reputation.

This contract is required to commence as soon as possible to provide the greatest opportunity to
complete the program before the end of the first quarter 2017, when increased rainfall levels can
disrupt works. Significant rainfalls over the coming months may also have an impact on the
successful delivery of the complete program.




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