2014-08-25 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   25 AUGUST 2014


It should also be noted that the preliminary cost estimates are based on a “holding tank”
arrangement (not connected to sewer). Council’s Plumbing Section considers it is more cost
effective to pump-out as required. However, it also creates issues with need for installation of
alarms, ongoing monitoring and costs to pump out. This can be further assessed at detailed
design stage. Concerns with theft of potable water would also need to be overcome through
restrictions on water flow or other measures.

Figure 1 - Mary River Road                            Figure 2 - Lot 1 SP242414 17 Mary River
(Adjacent to Showgrounds/cricket field)               Road (between Pony Club & Car Club areas)




Figure 1 – Mary River Road on road shoulder adjacent to Showgrounds
 Highly visible – easy to locate; may deter water  Subject to flooding
   theft etc.)                                       High visibility also a disadvantage – e.g.
 Easy access with drive through access style         provision of waste bins would be an “invitation
   generally preferred by RV drivers                   to illegally dump”
 Lowest cost for optimum facility                  RV’s using the overnight stay area have to drive
 Sewer & water mains appear reasonably               to it if they do not plan well (empty on arrival
   available (subject to Unity Water advice)           and departure)
 Does not impact on the future use of the sports  Less acceptable to do a basic facility (impact on
   ground land if the trial is not successful          visual amenity)
 No conflicts with sportsground users              Would need to also include waste bins at the
 No confusion when block out dates apply to the      overnight rest area (duplication)
   rest area (i.e. dump point open regardless)       Hard to use at night (no street lighting)

Figure 2 – within Lot 1 SP24241 (between areas occupied by the Combined Coastal Car Club &
Pony Club)
Advantage                                         Disadvantage
 Sewer & water mains appear reasonably  Subject to flooding
   available (subject to Unity Water advice)       Needs large turnaround area (takes more space
 Ease of access by parked RV vehicles who          than drive-through option)
   have “cassette” rather than pump out toilet  Turning area impacts on a loading ramp used
   arrangements (but would still have to drive to    by the car club that is outside their permit to
   pump out grey water)                              occupy area
 Able to provide a more basic set up as “out of  Not easy to locate without clear signage and
   sight” – less impact on visual amenity            advertising of GPS points
 Already a good “hard standing” pavement that  Highest cost if a good quality facility is provided
   would need minor improvement                    Need to consider access to the Cooroy STP as
 Less risk of illegal general waste dumping        they have 2 gated access points through
 If onsite caretaker, easier to supervise          Council freehold land
                                                   Could create confusion when “block-out”
                                                     periods apply (i.e. is the dump point still open?)




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