2014-03-25 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES MEETING AGENDA                                      25 MARCH 2014




This project is considered a low priority project and has not been included for consideration for
the future capital works program based on the following:
•     There is no offer of cost share from Neilsens to proceed with the upgrade of Sheppersons
      Lane;
•     The Kin Kin quarry has not commenced any full time operations;
•     Neilsens advised in their decision to withdraw cost sharing with Sunshine Coast Council
      that they would operate with Sheppersons Lane in its current state;
•     The current operating conditions for the quarry operator require “performance of regular
      maintenance of roadworks within Sheppersons Lane, including the removal of any
      materials which may fall from vehicles transporting quarry materials”;
•     Sheppersons lane has very low traffic volumes to be considered a high priority against
      other gravel roads maintained by Noosa Council; and
•     The overall financial commitment by Noosa Council to upgrade Sheppersons Lane, even
      with equal cost sharing, is not considered financially viable.


Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance & Risk
There are no financial implications to be considered by not proceeding with this project. Council
officers will regularly monitor the road condition and usage of Sheppersons Lane Kin Kin to
identify any potential risks to road users in the future.


CONSULTATION
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.

Internal Consultation

Departments/Sections Consulted:

x   Community Infrastructure                  x   Community & Development
    Asset Planning & Delivery
                                                  Planning & Development




    Executive Office                              Organisational Services
    Communications & Governance                   Financial Services
    Human Resources                               ICT
    De-amalgamation Coordination                  Property & Contracts




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