Meeting papers

SPECIAL MEETING                                                                                 21 MAY 2025


                              To help manage costs, the emergency works for road repair are being
                              contracted on a day rate and have oversight by supervisors (Council or
                              Northlane).

 Program Risks                Mitigation
 Contractor availability is   The Project Team have identified likely contractors with capacity and
 limited due to competing     capability to commence works. By being able to award contracts rapidly
 disaster works.              ensures Council can utilise available limited capacity.
 There is the potential       Wet weather delays will be managed as required. However, the need to
 that the project is          award contracts sooner will help ensure deadlines are met.
 delayed due to wet
 weather.
 Resource risk.               Resource allocation using services outside Council crews ensures
                              continuity during this period of labour instability due to protected Union
                              action.
                              When Council staff return to standard work, they will be able to focus on the
                              backlog of issues that are not Disaster related.

 Safety Risks                   Mitigation
 The contractor fails to        Prior to commencement of services, the recommended contractor’s
 ensure    the  work   is       management plans, Safe Work Method Statements, Job Hazard Analysis
 conducted safely and in        (or similar) and other documentation will be submitted, reviewed, and
 accordance with minimum        accepted by Council.
 standards.                     Council will undertake surveillance, regular safety audits and inspections
                                throughout the construction period.

 Environmental Harm             Mitigation
 Risks
 Works impact on the            The contractor is responsible for the development and implementation of
 environment.                   strategies to minimise impacts such as noise, dust, vibration, sediment
                                and erosion. The superintendent and Council staff will closely monitor the
                                construction phase to ensure all impacts are minimised.
                                Council can offer the contractor examples of the expected environmental
                                plans to support their development.


 Public Disruption Risks        Mitigation
 Traffic disruption due to      Interruption due to these works is no different to any other similar works
 road works.                    executed within the shire.
                                Community feedback to Customer Service indicates that the disruption of
                                roads damaged by the 29 March 2025 event are impacting their safe
                                travel.
 Communication issues.          The Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator will work closely with Council’s
                                Communications and Infrastructure departments, as well as the contractor
                                to provide necessary communication support if and when needed.


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.




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