2016-07-12 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              12 JULY 2016


Results to Date
A total of 28 audits have been carried at the request of property owners. Details of the findings
are as follows –
    Total On-Site Waste Water Treatment Plants audited – 18
    Defective Waste Water Treatment Plants – 8 (44.5%)
    Failures found –
      o     High suspended solids – 3
      o     Low chlorine level – 1
      o     Issues with the land application area e.g. faulty sprinklers, no signage, modified
            dispersal area – 4
      o     Sludge levels too high – 1
    Septic Systems audited – 10
    Defective Septic Systems – 3 (30%)
    Failures found –
      o     Failing trenches – 3
      o     Sludge levels too high – 1
      o     Tank lid cracked on old tank - 1

Follow Up Action
Information will be provided to the Strategic Planning Branch with additional supporting details
provided as required, in support of the development of the new planning scheme.
Notices will be sent to property owners of the identified failing systems to inform them of defects
found and to offer support on the best course of action to rectify the failures.

Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
Nil.
Consultation
External Consultation – Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Consultation with Strategic Land Use Planning to relay results and findings
Departments/Sections Consulted:

   Chief Executive Officer                    Community Services                 Corporate Services
   Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO       Community Facilities               Financial Services
   Executive Support                          Community Development              ICT
                                              Libraries & Galleries              Procurement & Fleet
                                              Local Laws                         Property & Facilities
                                              Waste & Environmental Health       Revenue Services

   Executive Office                       X   Planning & Infrastructure
   Community Engagement                   X   Building & Plumbing Services
   Customer Service                           Civil Operations
   Economic Development                       Infrastructure Planning & Design
   Governance                                 Planning & Environment
   Human Resources                        X   Strategic Land Use Planning
   Sustainability




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