2019-12-16 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                 16 DECEMBER 2019


                 RISKS                                                MITIGATION
Program
There is the potential that the project is   Construction during the typically dry season aims to mitigate
delayed due to wet weather.                  this. Expected wet weather days are included in the tenderers
                                             timeline.
Resource risk.                               The contractor has nominated a capable team to undertake
                                             construction.
Construction takes longer than allowed       The contractor is well resourced and has the available
for.                                         resources to deliver this project successfully in conjunction with
                                             current works on hand. The use of precast materials such as
                                             concrete abutment panels and deck units reduce the risk of
                                             construction delays.
Safety
Site safety                                  The contractor has extensive experience with similar works and
                                             would be appointed as the Principal Contractor responsible for
                                             all Workplace Health and Safety of the site.
                                             Prior to construction commencing, a safety in design report,
                                             work place health and safety and final traffic management plans
                                             will be required to be submitted to Council for review.
                                             Regular audits on contractor compliance with these approved
                                             plans will be undertaken by Council and WH&S teams
                                             throughout construction.

High-risk work using machinery and           The contractor is accredited to AS 4801 (Occupational Health
hoisting involved.                           & Safety Management Systems) and the contractor has
                                             demonstrated their capability through the tender process.
                                             The contractor is experienced having successfully completed
                                             several similar type bridge projects within the past years.
Environmental Harm
There is risk that the works impact on       The contractor is responsible for the development and
the environment                              implementation of strategies to minimise impact such as noise,
                                             dust and vibration.
                                             The superintendent and Council staff will closely monitor the
                                             design and construction phase to ensure impacts are
                                             minimised.
Scope and Quality
Risk of not meeting project objectives.      To be managed through reviews performed by experienced
                                             Superintendent and Council staff, supported by a specialist
                                             consultant.
Public Disruption        and     Council
Reputation
Traffic disruption due total road closure    An external consultant has prepared a traffic management
at the site location.                        impact feasibility report including recommendations to minimise
                                             the impact to motorists. These recommendations have been
                                             translated to specific requirements for contractor.
                                             A detour will be required through local roads. Enabling works,
                                             temporary speed limits and additional signage will be installed
                                             to improve safety. These works are to be addressed by the
                                             contractor in preparing traffic management plans.
                                             Council has engaged an experienced communication /
                                             community engagement consultant who will closely work with
                                             Council’s Communications and Infrastructure departments, as
                                             well with the contractor to inform affected residents and
                                             businesses in advance and to act as the point of contact during
                                             construction.

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