2020-05-13 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                13 MAY 2020


The car parking areas along Claude Batten Drive are in a fair condition and do not require reseal,
however they would benefit from a crack sealing and maintenance treatments in coming months
to ensure they achieve their desired asset lifespan.

Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance
In undertaking proposed works, a reprioritisation of the 2020/21 reseal program will be required
to facilitate works. Therefore, the 2020/21 reseal program allocation will be reduced by $765,000.
Both Hastings Street and Claude Batten Drive have been identified for resurfacing works in the
current 5 year reseal program. However, since the 2019/20 program has been completed these
sections of road will need to be brought forward and funded. Claude Batten Drive has
deteriorated faster than expected and is a high priority. Hastings Street is also showing signs of
deterioration and completing these works together is considered a timely and efficient
intervention.

Works are estimated at $765,000 inclusive of a 10% contingency, this comprises:
    Possible use of a 20mm corrector layer for Hastings Street, if required ($70,000). The
     corrector layer is not required for Claude Batten Drive, but is included for Hastings Street to
     make this surface as smooth and level as possible.
    Crack sealing - $60,000.
    Linemarking in thermoplastic – estimated at $40,000 from recent Noosa Drive works.
    Strengthening of asphalt pavement each side of all pedestrian crossings.
    Minor kerb repair.
    Minor tree trimming.

It is proposed that funding of $765,000 is allocated from the 2020/21 road resurfacing program
and brought forward into the 2019/20 program allocation and the amount of $765,000 is reduced
from the proposed 2020/21 road resurfacing program allocation.

Risks & Opportunities
The current road resurfacing contractor has indicated his availability and is ready to commence
work once they have been authorised to commence. The contractor confirmed that Noosa
Council are considered a priority and support the window of opportunity to undertake works in
this location.

Noosa Council have recently received requests for reseal works from the Hastings Street
Association and this work will promote the tourism destination of Noosa at the conclusion of the
COVID-19 restrictions.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Consultation has been undertaken with the Hastings Street Association who represent the
businesses that operate within the Hastings Street precinct and they are fully supportive of these
works to be undertaken as soon as possible before further restrictions of COVID-19 are eased.

Internal Consultation
Consultation through the members of the Road Reseal working group and consultation with other
areas within Council has been undertaken as indicated below:


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