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Attachment 1
General Committee Agenda
17/10/2016
Attachment 1 to Item 7
Electric Buses Lease Agreement
Noosa Shire Council
9 Pelican Street
Tewantin, QLD 4565
AHG International Pty Ltd t/as
Higer Bus & Coach
PO Box 490
MOOREBANK, NSW, 1875
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Section 2
Contents
1. Date ..................................................................................................................4
2. Parties ..............................................................................................................4
3. Background .....................................................................................................4
4. Definitions and Interpretation ........................................................................4
4.1 Definitions............................................................................................................................. 4
4.2 Interpretation ........................................................................................................................ 7
5. Performance of Lease ....................................................................................8
6. Lessor's warranties and undertakings .........................................................8
7. Ownership .......................................................................................................9
8. Hold Points ......................................................................................................9
9. Commencement Date ................................................................................... 10
10. Risk and indemnity ....................................................................................... 10
11. Storage of Buses .......................................................................................... 11
12. Use and registration ..................................................................................... 12
13. Maintenance .................................................................................................. 12
14. Breakdown of Buses .................................................................................... 13
15. Access ........................................................................................................... 13
16. Loss or damage ............................................................................................ 14
17. Rent ................................................................................................................ 14
18. Insurance ....................................................................................................... 14
18.1 Public liability insurance ..................................................................................................... 14
18.2 Comprehensive and Compulsory Third Party Insurance of Buses.................................... 14
18.3 Proof of insurance .............................................................................................................. 15
18.4 Miscellaneous insurance provisions .................................................................................. 15
19. Charging Infrastructure ................................................................................ 15
20. Telematics System........................................................................................ 16
21. Ticketing Equipment..................................................................................... 16
22. Two-way Radio Communications System .................................................. 16
23. CCTV Cameras .............................................................................................. 16
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24. Person Property Securities Act ................................................................... 16
25. Action at the end of the Lease ..................................................................... 17
26. Default and termination ................................................................................ 18
26.1 Preservation of other rights ................................................................................................ 18
26.2 Default by Lessor ............................................................................................................... 18
26.3 Response to Lessee's notice to show cause ..................................................................... 19
26.4 Rights of Lessee................................................................................................................. 19
26.5 Default of Lessee ............................................................................................................... 20
26.6 Insolvency .......................................................................................................................... 20
27. Dispute Resolution ....................................................................................... 20
28. General Provisions ....................................................................................... 21
29. Notices, Communication and Variation ...................................................... 21
30. Confidentiality ............................................................................................... 21
31. Applicable Law .............................................................................................. 22
32. Entire Agreement .......................................................................................... 22
33. Waiver of Conditions .................................................................................... 22
34. Severability.................................................................................................... 22
35. Taxes, Duties and Charges .......................................................................... 22
35.1 GST .................................................................................................................................... 22
35.2 Taxes, Duties and Charges ............................................................................................... 23
35.3 ABN withholding ................................................................................................................. 24
Schedule 1: Electric Bus Vehicle Specifications .................................................. 26
Schedule 2: Ticketing Equipment Manual ............................................................. 46
Schedule 3: Charging Infrastructure Specifications ............................................ 47
Schedule 4: Timeframes ......................................................................................... 48
Schedule 5: Rent, Original Purchase Price and Residual Purchase Price ......... 49
Schedule 6: Nominated Contacts for Notices ....................................................... 50
Schedule 7: TransLink and Noosa Council Media Protocols .............................. 51
Schedule 8: Indicative Livery Concept Design ..................................................... 57
Schedule 9: Route 627 Patronage .......................................................................... 58
Schedule 10: Route 627 working timetable and bus stop change ...................... 59
Schedule 11: Service Schedule.............................................................................. 64
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Schedule 12: Energex Requirements .................................................................... 65
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1. Date
………./…………../…………..
2. Parties
Name Noosa Shire Council
ACN 97 969 214 121
Description Lessee
Name Automotive Holdings Group Ltd
ACN 147802211
Description Lessor
3. Background
A The Lessor has agreed to lease the Buses to the Lessee on the terms and conditions of
this Lease.
B The Lessee, in conjunction with Translink, has coordinated an ‘Electric Bus Programme
Trial’ which will utilise the Buses leased to the Lessee by the Lessor under this Lease.
4. Definitions and Interpretation
4.1 Definitions
In this document the following words and expressions have the meaning shown unless
the context requires otherwise:
Approval means a certificate, consent, licence, permit,
authorisation, exemption, registration, assessment, ruling
or other approval required by any law or Authority, and
includes any condition or requirement under them.
Authority means:
(a) any Government;
(b) any minister or ministry or any governmental, semi-
governmental, local governmental, administrative,
fiscal, regulatory or judicial body, tribunal,
department, commission, authority, agency, statutory
corporation, instrumentality, bureau, board or
undertaking under the direct or indirect control of any
Government;
(c) any other person having a right to impose a
requirement, or whose consent is required, under a
Legal Requirement in respect of any part of the
Services;
(d) any other person having jurisdiction over the
Services; and
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(e) any provider of infrastructure required for the
Services.
Breakdown means a failure of a Bus which prevents the Bus from
being used which is a result of a breach of a warranty
referred to in clause 6.
Buses means the buses described in Schedules 1, 2 and 8,
together with such accessories, machinery, tools and
associated items, manuals, log books and vehicles as are
required by this agreement or are necessary for the use of
such buses in accordance with all relevant Industry
Standards, Legal Requirements and the Lease (including
but not limited to the Charging Infrastructure).
Business Day means a day that is not:
(a) a Saturday or Sunday;
(b) any day occurring between 22 December and 10
January (inclusive); or
(c) a public holiday, special holiday or bank holiday,
in Noosa.
Charging Infrastructure means the charging infrastructure required to charge and
operate the Buses in accordance with the Lease, the
minimum requirements for which are set out in Schedule
3.
Claim means any claim for or entitlement to:
(a) an amount payable under or in relation to the Lease
other than the Rent;
(b) any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or other
amounts of whatever nature against the Lessee or
any of its Personnel;
(c) relief from any of the Lessor's obligations or
liabilities under the Lease,
whether under the Lease or otherwise at law or in equity
(including under statue, in tort or for restitution).
Commencement Date means the Commencement Date identified in Schedule 4.
Delivery Point means Noosa Council Depot, 10 Bartlett Rd, Noosaville
Electric Bus Programme means trial of the Buses which the Lessee will be
Trial undertaking during the Term in conjunction with Translink.
End Date means the End Date identified in Schedule 4, as adjusted
in accordance with clause 25(b).
Industry Standard means the recognised standard accepted by the
Australian industry to which a particular portion of the
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Services relate, and includes the relevant standards and
codes published by Standards Australia, and where there
are no relevant standards and codes published by
Standards Australia, includes any applicable international
standards and codes.
Insolvency Event means if:
(a) a party informs the other party in writing or creditors
generally that the party is insolvent or is financially
unable to proceed with the Lease;
(b) execution is levied against a party by a creditor;
(c) notice is given of a meeting of creditors of a party
with a view to the corporation entering a deed of
company arrangement;
(d) a party enters a deed of company arrangement with
creditors;
(e) a controller or administrator is appointed to a party;
(f) an application is made to a court for the winding up
of a party and not stayed within 14 days;
(g) a winding up order is made in respect of a party;
(h) a party resolves by special resolution that it be
wound up voluntarily (other than for a members’
voluntary winding-up);
(i) a party fails to comply with a creditor's statutory
demand;
(j) a mortgagee of any property of a party takes
possession of that property.
Lease means this lease agreement between the Lessor and
Lessee, including all schedules hereto.
Lease Date means the Lease Date identified in Schedule 4.
Legal Requirement means a requirement under any Approval, statute,
regulation, order, rule, subordinate legislation or other
document enforceable under any statute, regulation,
order, rule or subordinate legislation.
liability means any debt, obligation, cost, expense, loss, damage,
compensation, charge or liability of any kind, including
those that are prospective or contingent and those the
amount of which is not ascertained or ascertainable.
Operator means Transit Australia Group Pty Ltd operating as
“Sunshine Sunbus”.
Personnel means a party's officers, employees, agents and
contractors (and their contractors, officers, employees and
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agents).
PPSA means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).
Required Insurance means an insurance policy the Lessor is required to
Policy maintain under clause 18.
Rent means the fees and charges payable by the Lessee for
the hire of the Buses as set out in Schedule 5.
Residual Purchase Price means Residual Purchase Price calculated in accordance
with Schedule 5.
Services means the lease of the Buses, UCAPs and all other items
in this Lease by the Lessor to the Lessee for the Term in
accordance with the terms of the Lease.
Term means the period commencing on the Commencement
Date and ending on the End Date.
TransLink means the Translink Division of Queensland State
Government Department of Transport and Main Roads.
4.2 Interpretation
In the interpretation and application of this document, unless the context otherwise
requires:
(a) in calculating any period of time commencing from a particular day, the period
commences on the following day and the following day counts as part of that
period;
(b) where an expression, word or phrase is given a particular meaning, then other
parts of speech based on that expression, word or phrase and other grammatical
forms of that expression, word or phrase, have corresponding meanings;
(c) the rule of interpretation which sometimes requires that a document be interpreted
to the disadvantage of the party which put the document forward, does not apply;
(d) a reference to this document or any other agreement, arrangement or document,
includes any variation, novation, supplementation or replacement of them;
(e) where an expression is defined anywhere in this document, it has the same
meaning throughout;
(f) a reference to any gender includes all genders;
(g) headings are for convenience of reference only and do not affect interpretation;
(h) a mention of anything after include, includes or including, does not limit what else
might be included;
(i) if an example is given of anything, including an example of a right, obligation or
concept, the example does not limit the scope of that thing;
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(j) a reference to any legislation or legislative provision includes any statutory
modification or re-enactment of, or legislative provision substituted for, and also
any subordinate legislation issued under, that legislation or legislative provision;
(k) a reference to dollars or $ is to an amount in Australian currency;
(l) the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
(m) a reference to any party to this document or to any other document or
arrangement, includes that party’s legal personal representatives, substitutes
(including, without limitation, any person taking by novation), successors and
permitted assigns;
(n) a reference to a person includes a body corporate, partnership, joint venture,
incorporated or unincorporated association, authority, state, government, or
government or quasi-government body;
(o) a reference to anything (including any amount) is a reference to the whole or any
part of it (except that nothing in this provision excuses a party from performing the
whole of an obligation just because they have performed part of the obligation);
(p) an agreement, undertaking, representation or warranty by or in favour of two or
more persons, binds or is for the benefit of all of them jointly and each of them
individually.
5. Performance of Lease
(a) The Lessor shall provide the Services in accordance with the terms of this Lease.
(b) Unless the Lease provides otherwise, the Lessor must supply everything
necessary for the supply of the Services.
6. Lessor's warranties and undertakings
(a) The Lessor warrants to the Lessee that the Buses shall:
(i) be in accordance with any description of the Buses in the Lease;
(ii) comply with all Industry Standards and Legal Requirements;
(iii) be suitable in all respects for the purpose for which equipment of the same
kind are commonly supplied, and any other purpose specified in the
Lease;
(iv) be of merchantable quality and free from any defect;
(v) by supplied to the Lessee with all of the things required by the Lease;
(b) The Lessor warrants to the Lessee that in providing the Services, the Lessor shall:
(i) provide all things and take all measures necessary to protect people and
property;
(ii) prevent nuisance and unreasonable noise and disturbance;
(iii) be aware of, comply with, and ensure that its Personnel are aware of and
comply with:
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(A) all Legal Requirements;
(B) all relevant health, safety, environmental and community
guidelines, rules and procedures notified by the Lessee to the
Supplier; and
(C) all reasonable directions given by the Lessee.
(c) The Lessor warrants to the Lessee that the execution, delivery and performance
of the Lease by the Lessor does not contravene any provision of:
(i) any Legal Requirement either in force, or enacted but not yet in force
binding on the Lessor;
(ii) the constitution of the Lessor;
(iii) any obligation which is binding upon the Lessor or upon any of its assets
or revenues (including the Buses).
(d) The Lessee relies on the warranties and representations in this clause 6.
(e) All warranties, representations, undertakings, indemnities and other obligations
made, given or undertaken by the Lessor in the Lease are cumulative and none
shall be given a limited construction by reference to any other.
(f) Nothing in this clause 6 excludes, restricts or modifies the application of any
statute relevant to the supply of the Services under the Lease which by law cannot
be excluded, restricted or modified.
7. Ownership
(a) The Buses remain the property of the Lessor throughout the Term. The Lessee
has the right to exclusive use of the Buses during the Term.
(b) The Lessor agrees that the Buses will be operated by the Operator during the
Term as part of the Electric Bus Programme Trial.
(c) The Lessor must not create or allow an encumbrance over any of the Buses
during the Term.
8. Hold Points
(a) By 5th January 2017, the Lessor must:
(i) manufacture the Charging Infrastructure;
(ii) test the Charging Infrastructure for compliance with the requirements of
the Lease;
(iii) issue a certificate to the Lessee which certifies that the Charging
Infrastructure has been manufactured and tested and complies with the
requirements of the Lease.
(b) By 6th April 2017, the Lessor must:
(i) manufacture the Buses (excluding the Charging Infrastructure);
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(ii) test the Buses (excluding the Charging Infrastructure) for compliance with
the requirements of the Lease;
(iii) issue a certificate to the Lessee which certifies that the Buses (excluding
the Charging Infrastructure) have been manufactured and tested and
comply with the requirements of the Lease.
(c) By 18th May 2017, the Lessor must:
(i) deliver the Buses and install the Charging Infrastructure in accordance
with the Lease so they are capable of being operated from the
Commencement Date;
(ii) test the Buses (including the Charging Infrastructure) for compliance with
the requirements of the Lease following their delivery and installation in
accordance with clause 8(c)(i);
(iii) issue a certificate to the Lessee which certifies that the Buses (including
the Charging Infrastructure) have been delivered in accordance with
clause 8(c)(i) and tested in accordance with clause 8(c)(ii), and comply or
with the requirements of the Lease and are capable of being operated
from the Commencement Date.
(d) A failure to comply with any of this clause 8, or the issuing of a false certificate
under this clause 8, shall be a substantial breach of the Lease by the Lessor
which shall entitle the Lessee to issue a notice to show cause under clause 26.2.
9. Commencement Date
(a) The Lessor shall deliver the Buses to the Delivery Point on the Commencement
Date.
(b) The Lessor is responsible for the costs associated with the delivery of the Buses
to the Delivery Point.
10. Risk and indemnity
(a) Subject to the terms of the Lease:
(i) the Buses shall be at the risk of the Lessee from when the Lessee takes
possession of the Buses until the Lessee makes the Buses available for
collection by the Lessor on the End Date under clause 25(a);
(ii) the Buses are otherwise at the risk of the Lessor.
(b) Subject to clause 10(c), the Lessor must indemnify the Lessee, its employees and
agents against all Claims, losses and liabilities (including fines, penalties or similar
sanctions and legal costs on a full indemnity basis) which they suffer, incur or
become liable (or which they may suffer, incur or become liable to pay), of
whatsoever nature, in respect of:
(i) any:
(A) death or personal injury;
(B) loss of or damage to property, including property of the Lessee or
for which the Lessee is responsible, and including reasonably
foreseeable loss of use of property which has not been specifically
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damaged or destroyed, and reasonably foreseeable economic loss
directly related to property damage,
arising from the use or transportation of the Buses while the Buses at the
Lessor's risk, or howsoever arising in connection with the supply or use of
the Charging Infrastructure during the Term;
(ii) any negligent act or omission of the Lessor or its employees, agents and
subcontractors;
(iii) any breach of the Lessor's obligations under the Lease or any warranty
given by the Lessor under the Lease; and
(iv) any breach of any Legal Requirement by the Lease.
(c) The indemnity in clause 10(b) shall not apply to the extent to which the Claim, loss
or liability was caused by:
(i) any negligent act or omission of the Lessee or the Operator or their
consultants, agents, employees or other contractors (not being employed
by the Lessor); or
(ii) any breach of the Lease by Lessee.
(d) The Lessee shall, and shall ensure that consultants, agents, employees or other
contractors shall, take reasonable steps to mitigate any losses or liabilities arising
from the things referred to in clause 10(b).
(e) For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the indemnity granted under clause
10(b), the Lessee has informed each of its employees, agents and subcontractors
of the promise of indemnification made by the Lessor under clause 10(b) and
hereby communicates acceptance of that promise for and on behalf of each of its
employees, agents and other Lessors to the Lessor.
(f) Each indemnity in the Lease is a continuing obligation, separate and independent
from the other obligations of the Lessor and survives expiry or termination of the
Lease.
(g) It is not necessary for the Lessee to suffer or incur expense or make a payment
before enforcing or making any Claim under an indemnity conferred by the Lease.
11. Storage of Buses
(a) Subject to clause 11(d), during the Term, the Lessee agrees that the Buses will
ordinarily be kept at the Lessee's depot at 10 Bartlett St, Noosaville, Queensland
in a secure location outside of operational hours.
(b) From time to time, the buses may also be towed to the Operator’s depots located
at 9 Bonanza Court, Marcoola and 10-12 Beech Street, Marcoola or to the Higer
Dealership in Forest Glen for major maintenance.
(c) Minor cleaning and maintenance may also be undertaken at the Lessee’s depot
at 10 Bartlett St, Noosaville.
(d) The Lessee may not change the holding location of the Buses during the Term
without prior written approval of the Lessor (which must not be unreasonably
withheld).
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12. Use and registration
(a) The Lessee will use the Buses predominately for the Electric Bus Trial
Programme and will require that the Operator only use the Buses in accordance
with the purpose for which they were designed.
(b) The Lessee will require that the Buses are used by the Operator in accordance
with Lessor’s recommendations and instructions, in compliance with all laws that
apply to the Buses and their use.
(c) The Lessor shall provide, at its cost:
(i) any necessary permits, consents, Approvals or notices (except for
registration which is the Lessee's responsibility under clause 12(d));
(ii) maintenance, operating and safety manuals, inspection reports or other
documentation relating to the use of Buses;
(iii) training to Personnel of the Lessee and the Operator relating to the use
and maintenance of the Buses,
as necessary to allow the Lessee and the Operator to operate the Buses safely
and in accordance with all relevant Legal Requirements and Industry Standards.
(d) Prior to the Commencement Date, the Lessee shall, at its cost, register the Buses
in accordance with all relevant Legal Requirements and shall provide evidence of
registration being affected to the Lessor.
(e) The Lessee shall promptly notify the Lessor of any damage to a Bus which occurs
while the Bus is at the Lessee's risk.
13. Maintenance
(a) The Lessee agrees to take proper care of the Buses and keep them in good
working order and in good repair (fair wear and tear excepted).
(b) Except as provided by clause 13(c), during the Term the Lessor will, at its cost,
maintain the Buses in accordance with the Service Schedule in Schedule 11,
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance manual and as otherwise
required to ensure compliance with the warranties in clause 6(a).
(c) The Lessor shall not be required to carry out daily inspections specified in the
Service Schedule in Schedule 11 which shall be the responsibility of the Lessee.
(d) The Lessor and the Lessee agree to provide each other with any maintenance
records upon request.
(e) The Lessee shall make the Buses available to the Lessor during the Term to
enable the Lessor to carry out the maintenance required under clause 13(b). The
Lessor shall give reasonable notice to the Lessee of when it requires access to
the Buses for the purposes of carrying out maintenance. As far as practicable, the
Lessor shall carry out maintenance at times and in a manner which causes
minimal disruption to the operation of the Buses.
(f) If any parts are required for a Bus in order for the Bus to operate due to a
negligent act or omission of the Lessee or the Operator, or their consultants,
agents, employees or other contractors:
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(i) the Lessor shall at all times during the Term, when requested by the
Lessee, deliver the parts to the Noosaville depot or Higer Forest Glen
Dealership within 24 hours of the request;
(ii) the Lessee shall pay the Lessor the purchase price the Lessor paid for the
parts.
(g) If any parts, repairs or maintenance are required for a Bus other than due to a
negligent act or omission of the Lessee or the Operator, or their consultants,
agents, employees or other contractors, the Lessor shall provide the necessary
parts, repairs or maintenance at its cost, as soon as practicable after it is notified
of the need for the parts, repairs or maintenance.
(h) The Lessor shall provide to the Lessee a current price list for all such parts and
assemblies from time to time during the working life of the Buses.
(i) The Lessor shall supply, in an approved electronic format, showing a full list of
spare parts the Lessor holds for the Buses, and their prices.
14. Breakdown of Buses
(a) In the event of a Breakdown of a Bus:
(i) the Lessee shall notify the Lessor of the Breakdown in writing;
(ii) the Lessor shall, as soon as practicable after receiving notice of the
Breakdown from the Lessee, either replace the Bus or return the Bus to
operating condition; and
(iii) the Lessor may have the Bus inspected by a suitably qualified mechanic to
determine whether a Breakdown has occurred.
(b) From the date the Lessee gives the notice of a Breakdown to the Lessor, the Rent
payable in respect of the Bus which is the subject of the Breakdown shall be
suspended in full until the Bus is replaced or returned to operating condition.
(c) If a Breakdown occurs and the Bus is not repaired or replaced within seven days
after the Lessor receives notice of the Breakdown from the Lessee, the Lessor
shall be liable for any direct losses suffered by the Lessee as a result of the
Breakdown, including the costs associated with procuring a replacement for the
Bus for the period between the time the Breakdown occurs and the time the Bus is
replaced or returned to operating condition.
15. Access
(a) Upon provision of reasonable written notice by the, the Lessee will arrange for the
Lessor or its representative to enter the place where the Buses are located to:
(i) inspect the Buses; or
(ii) check whether the terms of the Lease are being complied with; or
(iii) carry out maintenance.
(b) The Lessor shall comply with all work place health and safety requirements of the
Lessee or the Operator when at the premises of the Lessee or the Operator, and
attend safety inductions for each location if required.
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16. Loss or damage
(a) The Lessee must notify the Lessor as soon as practicable if any of the Buses are:
(i) stolen; or
(ii) damaged; or
(iii) seized; or
(iv) destroyed,
during the Term.
(b) In the event that any of the events referred to in clause 16(a) occur, and the
Lessee and Lessor agree to the affected Bus(es) being replaced (which
agreement must be in writing) the replacement Bus(es) will then be subject to this
Lease.
(c) In the event of an incident involving damage to a Bus, all parties must negotiate
with the relevant insurer where required to arrange required repairs to the Bus as
quickly as possible to avoid any unnecessary delay in operations.
17. Rent
(a) The Lessee agrees to pay the Rent to the Lessor by instalments in accordance
with Schedule 5.
18. Insurance
18.1 Public liability insurance
The Lessor shall, from 10 Business Days after the Lease Date, maintain a public liability
insurance policy which:
(a) indemnifies the Lessor and its Personnel employed from time to time in relation to
the Services, for any:
(i) loss or damage to property; and
(ii) injury or death to any person,
arising out of or in connection with the Lease;
(b) provides cover for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for each and every
occurrence;
(c) is effected with an insurer and in terms both approved in writing by the Lessee
(and such approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld).
18.2 Comprehensive and Compulsory Third Party Insurance of Buses
(a) The Lessor shall maintain insurance which covers physical loss and damage to
the Buses while they are at the Lessor's risk.
(b) The Lessee shall maintain insurance which covers:
(i) physical loss and damage to the Buses; and
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(ii) loss or damage to property caused by the Buses,
while they are at the Lessee's risk.
(c) The Lessee shall maintain compulsory third party motor vehicle insurance in
respect of the Buses in Vehicle Class ‘TransLink Urban 10B’ during the Term.
18.3 Proof of insurance
(a) Whenever requested in writing by the Lessee, the Lessor shall produce evidence
to the satisfaction and approval of the Lessee that the Required Insurance
Policies have been effected and maintained (and will be effected and maintained
for the periods they are required to be effected and maintained).
(b) The effecting of insurance shall not limit the liabilities or obligations of a party
under other provisions of the Lease.
18.4 Miscellaneous insurance provisions
The Lessor shall:
(a) maintain all Required Insurance Policies with insurers registered in Australia and
approved by the Lessee, acting reasonably;
(b) pay all premiums and other amounts payable in respect of the Required Insurance
Policies and give evidence of those payments having been made when requested
by the Lessee;
(c) pay all excesses and deductibles in respect of a claim under a Required
Insurance Policy, unless the claim includes only loss, damage or claims for which
the Lessor is not responsible under the Lease;
(d) ensure that it satisfies itself as to and complies strictly with the terms of any
Required Insurance Policy;
(e) allow the Lessee to participate in the negotiation of any insurance claim in which
the Lessee is interested;
(f) ensure that any proceeds received from any insurance claim in which the Lessee
is interested are paid (in priority to any other payments) to compensate the
Lessee as fully as possible for any loss, damage, claim or other liability of the
Lessee covered by the policy; and
(g) give immediate notice to the Lessee and all other insured parties if there is any
cancellation or material change affecting the Lessee's or any other insured party's
interest in respect of any of the Required Insurance Policies.
19. Charging Infrastructure
(a) The Lessor will:
(i) supply, install and maintain the Charging Infrastructure during the Term at
no cost to the Lessee; and
(ii) own all Charging Infrastructure and will remain the owner of such
infrastructure at the end of the Term.
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(b) The Lessee will meet all electricity costs and provide relevant electricity
consumption data in relation to the Charging Infrastructure to the Lessor upon
request.
20. Telematics System
(a) The Lessor will provide a Telematics systems as outlined in the specification in
Schedule 1 and agrees to provide all telematics data to the Lessee, TransLink,
Sunbus and the consultant engaged by the Lessor and TransLink to evaluate the
Electric Bus Trial Program upon request.
(b) Access to the Telematics System should be provided via an on-line Portal, with
log-in details provided by the Lessor
(c) It is the Lessor’s responsibility to obtain the equipment and software necessary to
access the database and maintain security of access by its personnel.
21. Ticketing Equipment
(a) TransLink will provide, at an agreed location within Australia, Ticketing Equipment
and wiring for the Lessor to install in each Bus in accordance with Schedule 2
prior to the Commencement Date. The Buses must be pre-wired by the Lessor for
this purpose, and the Ticketing Equipment must be installed by the Lessor, prior to
the Commencement Date.
(b) The Lessor shall return all Ticketing Equipment to TransLink on the End Date,
unless clause 25(e) applies.
22. Two-way Radio Communications System
(a) The Operator will provide, at an agreed location within Australia, equipment for a
two-way radio system for the Lessor to install in each Bus. The Buses must be
pre-wired by the Lessor for this purpose, and the two-way radio system must be
installed by the Lessor, prior to the Commencement Date. The Specifications can
be provided upon request.
(b) The Lessor shall return all two-way radio system equipment to the Operator on the
End Date, unless 25(e) applies.
23. CCTV Cameras
(a) The Operator will provide, at an agreed location within Australia, CCTV Cameras
for the Lessor to install in each Bus. The Buses must be pre-wired by the Lessor
for this purpose, and the CCTV Cameras must be installed by the Lessor, prior to
the Commencement Date. Specifications can be provided upon request.
(b) The Lessor shall return all CCTV Cameras to the Operator on the End Date,
unless 25(e) applies.
24. Person Property Securities Act
To the extent the Lease grants a party (Secured Party) a security interest (as that term is
defined in the PPSA) in any Bus, goods or materials or other things owned by the other
party (Grantor):
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(a) the Grantor shall do all things necessary to enable the Secured Party's security
interest in those things to be registered under the PPSA, and will comply with all
requirements of the PPSA;
(b) the Grantor acknowledges that the Lease is a security agreement for the purposes
of the PPSA;
(c) in connection with any such security agreement and to the extent that the PPSA
permits, the Grantor waives its rights to receive a copy of any verification
statement or financing change statement, any notice required under the PPSA,
and its rights and any otherwise existing obligations of the Lessee under sections
95, 96, 117, 118, 120, 121(4), 123, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 135, 142 and 143 of
the PPSA.
25. Action at the end of the Lease
(a) Unless clause (e) applies, on the End Date:
(i) the Lessee will make the Buses and UCAPs available for collection by the
Lessor at the Delivery Point;
(ii) the Lessor will collect the Buses and UCAPs from the Delivery Point.
(b) The parties may extend the End Date by written agreement.
(c) Any equipment provided by the Lessee, TransLink, or the Operator, such as
Ticketing Equipment, CCTV Cameras and Two-way Radio Communication
Systems, shall be returned by the Lessor on the End Date, unless clause (e)
applies.
(d) The Lessee must ensure that the Buses and UCAPs are provided to the Lessor
for collection at the end of the Term in good working order, and in good repair (fair
wear and tear expected) and shall:
(i) provide any log books, service manuals and other documents relating to
the Buses to the Lessor; and
(ii) ensure that all Rent payments have been made to the Lessor.
(e) The Lessee, TransLink or the Operator may, at their sole discretion, purchase any
or all of the Buses at the end of the Term by giving written notice to the Lessor,
prior to the End Date, of the Bus or Buses or UCAPs it wishes to purchase.
(f) If the Lessee, TransLink or the Operator gives notice to the Lessor under clause
(e):
(i) the Bus or Buses referred to in the notice shall become the property of the
party who gave the notice on the End Date, free of any liens, charges and
encumbrances;
(ii) the party who have the notice shall pay the Residual Purchase Price to the
Lessor for each Bus and/or UCAP referred to in the notice (or such other
amount as agreed in writing by the parties) within 20 Business Days after
the End Date (subject to the Lessor first issuing an tax invoice for the
amount payable);
(iii) the Lessor warrants to the party who gave the notice that the Bus or
Buses or UCAPs referred to in the notice shall, at the End Date:
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(A) be in accordance with any description of the Buses and UCAPs in
the Lease;
(B) comply with all Industry Standards and Legal Requirements;
(C) be suitable in all respects for the purpose for which equipment of
the same kind are commonly supplied, and any other purpose
specified in the Lease;
(D) be of merchantable quality and free from any defect;
(E) by supplied to party who gave the notice with all of the things
required by the Lease;
(iv) the Lessor shall, except for GST:
(A) pay and indemnify the party who have the notice against all sales
tax, customs duties, stamp duties, and other duties, charges, taxes
or imposts payable in connection with the transfer of the ownership
of the Buses referred to in the notice;
(B) comply with all Legal Requirements in relation to the payment of
any such duties, charges, taxes or imposts.
(g) For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of this clause, the Lessee has informed
each of Translink and the Operator of the Lessor's obligations under this clause,
and hereby communicates acceptance of that promise for and on behalf of each
of Translink and the Operator to the Lessee.
(h) There is no obligation on the Lessee, TransLink or the Operator to purchase any
of the Buses, or to continue leasing any of the Buses after the End Date.
26. Default and termination
26.1 Preservation of other rights
If a party breaches or repudiates the Lease, nothing in clause 26 shall prejudice the right
of the other party to recover damages or exercise any other right.
26.2 Default by Lessor
(a) If the Lessor commits a substantial breach of the Lease the Lessee may give the
Lessor a written notice to show cause.
(b) The Lessee's notice to show cause must:
(i) state that it is a notice under clause 26.2 of the Lease;
(ii) specify the alleged breach;
(iii) require the Lessor to show cause in writing why the Lessee should not
exercise a right under clause 26.4; and
(iv) specify the time and date by which the Lessor must show cause (which
time shall not be less than 10 Business Days after the notice is given to
the Lessor).
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(c) Upon giving a notice under clause 26.2, the Lessee may suspend payments to the
Lessor until the earlier of:
(i) the date upon which the Lessor shows reasonable cause; or
(ii) the date upon which the Lessee takes action under clause 26.3.
26.3 Response to Lessee's notice to show cause
(a) If the Lessee gives a notice under clause 26.2, the Lessor may, within the time
period specified in the notice, give notice in writing to the Lessee showing cause
why the Lessee should not exercise a right under clause 26.4.
(b) The Lessor's response to the Lessee's notice to show cause must:
(i) if the breach is capable of being remedied within the time limit for giving
the notice, include evidence that the breach has been remedied;
(ii) if the breach is not capable of being remedied within the time limit for
giving the notice:
(A) set out how the Lessor intends to remedy the breach of the
Lease and the time period in which it intends to do so;
(B) include evidence that the Lessor has diligently pursued
remediation of the breach, and is continuing and will continue to
do so.
(c) The Lessee (acting reasonably) is under no obligation to accept the Lessor's
proposal for the remediation of the breach, notwithstanding any notice given by
the Lessor under this clause.
26.4 Rights of Lessee
(a) If by the time specified in a notice given under clause 26.2, the Lessor fails to
show reasonable cause why the Lessee should not exercise a right referred to in
this clause 26.4 in accordance with the requirements in clause 26.3, the Lessee
may by notice in writing to the Lessor:
(i) terminate the Lease; or
(ii) terminate the Lease in respect of one or more Buses.
(b) If the Lessee terminates the Lease or part of the Lease under clause 26.4(a):
(i) the Lessee shall:
(A) make the Buses which are the subject of the termination available
for collection by the Lessor at the Delivery Point or such other
location as nominated the Lessee;
(B) give written notice to the Lessor of the location at which the Buses
will be made available for collection;
(ii) the Buses which are the subject of the termination shall be at the risk of
the Lessor from when the Lessee makes the Buses available for collection
under clause 26.4(b).
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26.5 Default of Lessee
(a) If the Lessee commits a substantial breach of the Lease, the Lessor may give the
Lessee a written notice to show cause.
(b) The Lessor's notice to show cause must:
(i) state that it is a notice under clause 26.5 of the Lease;
(ii) specify the alleged substantial breach;
(iii) require the Lessee to show cause in writing why the Lessor should not
terminate the Lease; and
(iv) specify the time and date by which the Lessee must show cause (which
shall not be less than 10 Business Days after the notice is given to the
Lessee).
(c) If by the time specified in a notice to show cause, the Lessee fails to provide
evidence that the breach has been remedied or otherwise show reasonable cause
why the Lessor should not terminate the Lease, the Lessor may by notice in
writing to the Lessee:
(i) terminate the Lease; or
(ii) terminate the Lease in respect of one or more Buses.
(d) If the Lessor terminates the Lease or part of the Lease under clause 26.5(c):
(i) the Lessee shall make the Buses which are the subject of the termination
available for collection by the Lessor at the Delivery Point at the time
nominated by the Lessor; and
(ii) the Buses which are the subject of the termination shall be at the risk of
the Lessor from when the Lessee makes the Buses available for collection
under clause 26.5(d)(i).
26.6 Insolvency
(a) If an Insolvency Event occurs in respect of a party then, where the other party is:
(i) the Lessor, the Lessee may, without giving a notice to show cause,
exercise the right under clause 26.4; or
(ii) the Lessee, the Lessor may, without giving a notice to show cause,
terminate the Lease under clause 26.5.
(b) The rights given by this clause 26.6 are in addition to any other rights and may be
exercised notwithstanding that there has been no breach of the Lease.
27. Dispute Resolution
(a) If a dispute arises between the parties in connection with the Lease then either
party may give the other party a written notice adequately identifying and
providing details of the dispute.
(b) Subject to clause 26, notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the parties shall
continue to perform the Lease.
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(c) Within 14 days of after the service of a notice of dispute under clause 27(a), the
parties shall confer at least once to resolve the dispute or to agree on methods of
doing so. At every such conference each party shall be represented by a person
having authority to agree to such resolution or methods.
(d) If the dispute has not been resolved within 28 days of service of the notice of
dispute under clause 27(a), either party may commence legal proceedings in
respect of the dispute (but not before).
(e) Nothing in this clause 27 shall prejudice the right of a party to institute
proceedings to enforce payment due under the Lease or to seek injunctive or
urgent declaratory relief.
28. General Provisions
(a) The Lessor agrees to cooperate in the Electric Bus Programme Trial, provide
objective technical diagnostic advice and data, and participate in the project
working group as invited by the Lessee.
(b) The Lessor agrees to cooperate fully with the consultant engaged by the Lessee
and TransLink to evaluate the Electric Bus Programme Trial and supply all
relevant data, and permission to temporarily install measuring equipment on board
the Buses during the Term if required.
(c) The Lessor its Personnel shall undertake the Operator’s depot safety induction
prior to entering the Operator's depot to affect delivery of the Buses.
(d) The Lessor must protect the Lessee’s interest in the Electrical Bus Programme
Trial, including not to create or allow an encumbrance over any of the Buses
during the Term.
(e) The Lessor acknowledges that the Lessee and TransLink have Media Protocols in
place regarding the Electric Bus Programme Trial and will abide by these
protocols at all times throughout and beyond this lease agreement in respect of
any comment regarding the Electric Bus Programme Trial. The Lessee and
TransLink media protocols are contained in the Schedule 7.
29. Notices, Communication and Variation
(a) Notices in connection with the Lease must be in writing via post or email to the
provided nominated contact outlined in Schedule 6. Any notice provided will take
effect form the time they are received by the recipient.
(b) A term of the Lease, or right created under it, may not be waived or varied except
in writing, signed by the party or parties to be bound.
30. Confidentiality
(a) Each party agrees not to disclose information provided by any other party
(including Translink or the Operator) that is not publically available or the
existence of, or contents of the lease agreement except:
(i) to any person in connection with an exercise of rights or a dealing with
rights or obligations under the Lease;
(ii) to each parties’ officers, employees, legal and other advisers and auditors;
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(iii) to any party to the Lease or related party provided that the recipient
agrees to act consistently with this clause;
(iv) with the disclosing party’s consent (not to be unreasonably withheld);
(v) any disclosure that the disclosing parties reasonably believes is required
by any law.
31. Applicable Law
(a) This Lease agreement is governed by the law of Queensland, Australia.
32. Entire Agreement
(a) This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior representations, agreements, statements and
understandings, whether oral or in writing.
33. Waiver of Conditions
(a) Except as provided at law or in equity or elsewhere in the Lease, none of the
terms of the Lease shall be varied, waived, discharged or released, except with
the prior consent in writing of both parties in each instance
(b) Failure by the Lessee or the Lessor at any time and from time to time to enforce or
require strict compliance with, or performance of any terms of the Lease will not
constitute waiver of, or affect, or impair such terms in any way, nor shall such
failure affect the right of the Lessee or the Lessor to avail itself at any time of such
remedies it may have for any subsequent breach of the terms by the Lessor or the
Lessee.
34. Severability
In the event of any part of the Lease being or becoming void or unenforceable then that
part will be severed from the Lease so that all parts that will not be or become void or
unenforceable will remain in full force and effect and be unaffected by any severance.
35. Taxes, Duties and Charges
35.1 GST
(a) In this clause 35:
(i) "GST Act" means A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999
(Cth) and any related tax imposition Act (whether imposing tax as a duty of
customs excise or otherwise) and includes any legislation which is
enacted to validate recapture or recoup the tax imposed by any of such
Acts;
(ii) "Representative" means a representative member of a GST group to
which the relevant supplier belongs; and
(iii) the expressions "adjustment note", "consideration", "GST", "input tax
credit", "supply", "tax invoice", "recipient" and "taxable supply" have the
meaning given to those expressions in the GST Act.
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(b) Unless otherwise expressly stated, all prices or other sums payable or
consideration to be provided under the Lease are exclusive of GST.
(c) Despite any other provision in the Lease, if GST is imposed on any supply made
under the Lease, the recipient must pay to the supplier an amount equal to the
GST payable on the taxable supply.
(d) The recipient must pay the amount referred to in clause 35(c) in addition to and at
the same time as payment for the taxable supply is required to be made under the
Lease.
(e) If the amount of GST paid or payable by the supplier on any supply made under
the Lease differs from the amount of GST paid by the recipient, because the
Commissioner of Taxation lawfully adjusts the value of the taxable supply for the
purpose of calculating GST, then the amount of GST paid by the recipient will be
adjusted accordingly by a further payment by the recipient to the supplier or the
supplier to the recipient, as the case may be.
(f) If the Lease requires a party to reimburse or indemnify the other party for any
expense, loss or outgoings ("reimbursable expense") the amount required to be
reimbursed or indemnified by the first party will be the amount of the reimbursable
expenses net of input tax credits (if any) to which the other party is entitled in
respect of the reimbursable expense ("net amount") provided that should the
reimbursement or indemnity be subject to GST, the net amount shall be increased
in accordance with clause 35(c).
(g) A valid tax invoice or adjustment note must be delivered by a supplier to the
recipient before the supplier is entitled to payment of an amount under clause
35(c). The recipient can withhold payment of the amount until the supplier
provides a valid tax invoice or adjustment note as appropriate.
(h) The Lessee is authorised to withhold from payments to the Lessor, such amounts
as are required under the Pay as You Go (PAYG) system.
(i) If the Lease requires the calculation of a price by the addition of a percentage
margin to another rate or price, the percentage shall be applied to the rate or price
exclusive of GST (or where the rate is expressed as being GST inclusive, then
less any input tax credit the supplier is entitled to claim in respect of that item).
(j) In the event that liability for payment of GST in respect of a supply under the
Lease is imposed upon a representative of a supplier this clause 35 shall
nonetheless apply and any amounts to be calculated pursuant to clauses 35(c)
and 35(e) shall be calculated in all respects as if the supplier was liable for the
GST imposed on such supply and entitled to input tax credits properly allocated to
the making of that supply.
35.2 Taxes, Duties and Charges
The Lessor shall:
(a) pay and indemnify the Lessee against all sales tax, customs duties, stamp duties,
goods and services tax and other duties, charges, taxes or imposts payable in
connection with the supply of the Services; and
(b) provide all security required under any Legal Requirement as security for the
payment of any duties, charges, taxes or imposts.
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35.3 ABN withholding
(a) Where the Lessee may become obliged under any Legal Requirement to withhold
any amount on account of tax or other imposts from any amount payable to the
Lessor under or in connection with the Lease unless certain conditions (including
without limitation the provision by the Lessor of an Australian Business Number)
are met, the Lessee may withhold the amount required to be withheld under the
law or Legal Requirement until the Lessee is satisfied in its reasonable opinion
that all the relevant conditions have been satisfied.
(b) If the Lessee for any reason becomes liable to pay an amount referred to in
clause 35.3(a):
(i) the amount paid by the Lessee to Authority shall be taken to have been
paid by the Lessee to the Lessor on account of and in satisfaction of
amounts payable under the Lease; and
(ii) if the amount paid by the Lessee exceeds any amounts payable by the
Lessee to the Lessor under the Lease, the amount of the excess shall be
a debt due from the Lessor to the Lessee.
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EXECUTION PAGE
EXECUTED by Noosa Shire Council by its
duly authorised officer, in the presence of:
Signature of officer
Signature of witness Name
Name
EXECUTED by AHG International Pty Ltd
t/as Higer Bus & Coach
in accordance with section 127(1) of the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth):
Signature of director Signature of director/company secretary
Name Name
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Schedule 1: Electric Bus Vehicle Specifications
General:
The buses are to be modern, visually attractive, and environmentally compatible, offer a high
level of comfort and safe, ergonomic design for driver, passengers and maintenance
personnel and be of minimum weight commensurate with adequate strength. The buses shall
be designed to withstand the dynamic and operational loads imposed under the specified
service conditions.
Number of buses:
The Lessor will be responsible for calculating the optimal number of electric buses required
to perform the route 627 timetable at the current frequency and service span. The working
timetable for route 627 is contained in the Invitation to Tender Attachment 10 including all
route variants. TransLink may consider some trip shifting if this will result in reducing the
number of buses required. GTFS files for the route 627 alignment and stop locations are
available at http://translink.com.au/about-translink/open-data
In determining the optimal number of buses required, the Lessor is expected to consider at a
minimum the impact of local Noosa operating conditions on battery range taking into
consideration:
Route length, service span, frequency and timetable for Sunbus route 627
Route alignment and terrain
Dwell time at bus stops
The climatic conditions in Noosa Shire
Requirements for air-conditioning
Length of depot pull trips fromthe Council depot at Bartlett St, Noosaville
Patronage impact on GVM
Minimum recharging time for charge infrastructure in Diyan St and Hasting St bus
stop at Noosa Parade
Minimum shift lengths and driver changeover requirements and any other special
arrangements for Sunbus staff, outlined in their Enterprise Bargaining Agreement at
https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/agreements/fwa/AE412024.pdf
Operating Conditions:
The route has a range of operating conditions with flat and hilly terrain, different speed limits
and a mixture of straight sections of roadway and local streets with traffic calming devices
and roundabouts.
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The vehicle and associated charging infrastructure must be able to perform reliably in sub-
tropical conditions of Noosa. A summary of Noosa’s climatic conditions can be found at
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_040861.shtml
The buses shall be capable of meeting the following performance and operating conditions:
(a) All route 627 bus stops – See GTFS files for route 627 at
http://translink.com.au/about-translink/open-data
(b) Maximum road speed, laden bus, level road – up to 100 km/h
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender Attachment 10 for details of a minor route alignment
and bus stop change required for the trial to accommodate recharging requirements in Diyan
Street, Tewantin. This changes is not included in the GFTF files provided.
Gradeability:
The laden bus shall be capable of stop and restart on a sealed upgrade of up to 20%. The
grade details of the route are provided (kml file) with this document.
Compliance:
The buses must be capable of registration, licensing and operation as a passenger vehicle in
the State of Queensland. Exemptions are permitted, however the supplier is responsible for
obtaining the exemptions from the Regulating Authority.
The buses must comply with all relevant Mandatory Requirements including maintenance
and safety standards and requirements prescribed by any Government Authority from time to
time, including, but not limited to:
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a) Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 and associated Regulations
and Standards.
b) Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1994 and associated Regulations
and Standards.
c) Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Regulation 2005.
d) Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 2010.
e) Local Government Act 2009 and associated Regulations.
f) Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 and associated Regulations and Standards.
g) Heavy Vehicle National Law 2014 and associated Regulations and Standards.
h) Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 and associated Regulations and Standards.
i) Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and relevant standards, regulations and
guidelines under the Act.
j) Electric Vehicles Standards in Australia – Draft Workplan for standards development
(2010 Standards Australia Limited).
k) Energex Power Quality Requirements as set out in Schedule 12.
l) Comply, except in circumstances prescribed by legislation of the Commonwealth of
Australia relating to national motor vehicle standards, with all Australian Design Rules
(ADR’s) for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, issued by the Department of Transport and
Regional Services and endorsed by the Australian Transport Council and relevant at
the date of manufacture of the bus;
m) Transport and Mains Roads Information Bulletins at
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Passenger-transport-driver-
authorisation/Information-bulletins/Vehicle-related.aspx
n) Be capable of registration, licensing and operation as a passenger vehicle in the
State of Queensland. Exemptions are permitted, however the supplier is responsible
for obtaining the exemptions from the Regulating Authority.
Note: Wherever reference is made herein to an Australian Design Rule, only the generic
number will be referred to. The actual version that the bus shall conform to is the one which
is relevant at the date of manufacture of the bus.
The Lessor is to use materials and equipment conforming to the Standard quoted or, if no
Standard is quoted, to an appropriate Standard issued by an internationally recognised
Standards authority. Where any Standard quoted has been superseded by a later Standard,
the latest issue shall be used.
Charging mechanism:
The bus will utilise AOWEI UCAP Supercapacitators. The 250-350A chargers require 3
phase power. A UCAP will be located at Diyan st, Tewantin and the Hastings St bus station
on Noosa Parade.
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Details of the type of battery, battery range, the battery life, warranties shall be provided by
the Lessor.
Propulsion System:
Electric
Low-Floor:
Yes
External Dimensions:
Each ridged chassis bus shall have a maximum overall length of 10.7 m.
Width:
To comply with the ADR or Performance Based Exemption under the ADR
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM):
To comply with the ADR/NHVR
Tare:
To comply with the ADR/NHVR
Total capacity:
Each bus shall have a passenger carrying capacity of approximately 60 including seated and
standee passengers. Ticketing data for route 627 is contained in the Invitation to Tender
Attachment 9. More detailed ticketing data can be provided on request if required, including
Maximum Load.
Seats:
Minimum 25
Wheelchair spaces:
2
Wheelchair restraint belt on back support:
No
Wheelchair rest:
No
Battery:
kWh to be supplied based on advice from Lessor dependent on the required transport task
described under operating conditions. Details of the type of battery, the battery life and
warranties will need to be provided by the Lessor.
Safety:
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ABS, EBS, TCS
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance manual:
To be provided in hard and soft copy
Road User Warning System:
The internal and external noise shall comply with Australian Design Rule 28. However if f a
vehicle is very quiet, the Lessor should outline possible mitigation strategies for other road
users, such as the installation of a “tram” warning bell that can be activated by drivers.
Passenger Information Display (PID):
A PID with USB functionality that can play MP4 or similar media file format(s) is to be
installed at the front of the bus, preferably behind the driver bulkhead as high as possible, so
as not to impede driver vision and allow sufficient room to install passenger information
decals.
Passenger door counters:
On both front and rear doors
Number of doors:
Each bus shall have 2 passenger doorways, double width at front and single at middle.
Door width:
Double (front) and single or double (back)
Reversing camera:
Each bus shall be fitted with a reversing camera to enable the driver to clearly view the area
to the rear of the bus when seated in the normal driving position.
CCTV cameras:
The required number to maximize internal and external coverage and safety and comply with
all relevant guidelines for CCTV cameras including details at
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Public-transport/Security-cameras-on-
buses.aspx.
The Lessor shall install all required appropriate wiring with terminals including power cables,
data input cables and 6-core shielded data cables to enable installation of the Operator
supplied security camera’s, video recorder, aerials (x2) and duress button. Additional
specifications can be provided upon request.
Telematics system:
Access to on-line vehicle management reports available directly to the Lessee, TransLink,
Sunbus and Evaluation Consultant. Reports to include including fault notification, passenger
counting, GPS mapping, driver performance, speed, fuel consumption, odometer readings
and timetable adherence.
Access to be provided via an on-line portal, with log-in details provided by the Lessor.
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It is the Lessor's responsibility to obtain the equipment and software necessary to access the
database and maintain security of access by its personnel.
Passenger Information decals:
4 items: Fare table decal A4_Mono, TransLink bus concession poster A4, Conditions of
travel A4 and Sunshine Coast Zone Map A3. These need to be installed on the driver
bulkhead under the PID. TransLink will print and deliver the passenger information decals to
the Lessor for installation prior to delivery.
Registration:
The buses must registered in the State of Queensland. The Lessor shall register the buses
in their name and supply and fit registration plates.
The Lessor will be required to include the cost of vehicle registration including CTP insurance
to ensure the vehicle is road worthy during the trial period. The vehicle will need to be
registered as ‘TransLink urban 10B’ vehicle class. More information about vehicle registration
costs in Queensland can be found at
http://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/fees/cost/index.html
Compliance Plate:
The bus must display one (1) small sign near the driver cabin that depicts at a minimum the
Vehicle Tare, GVM, number of seats and total carrying capacity as nominated by the bus
manufacturer.
Turning Circle:
All parts of the bus, except mirrors, shall be capable of full 360 degree turn (between wall to
wall within a radius if less than 12.5 metres).
Angle of Approach and Departure:
The approach angle of the laden bus shall be not less than 8 degrees, with the kneeling
device set at the normal ride height. The departure angle of the laden bus shallbe not less
than 6 degrees, with the kneeling device set at the normal rideheight.
Acceleration:
The laden bus shall, as a minimum, be capable of accelerating on a sealed level surface,
with the Air Conditioning turned on as follows:
0 to 20 km/h - 10 seconds
0 to 50 km/h - 20 seconds
Service Life:
Each bus shall be designed and constructed for a service life of a minimum of 20 years.
Service Interval:
All vehicle systems shall be designed and constructed to maximise service intervals.
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Warranty Period:
The vehicle warranty (all bus components including battery, charging cords, charging
infrastructure if provided as an alternative offer) will be as per the Supplier’s standard
warranty terms and conditions and as laid out in their warranty manual/policy provided by the
Lessor with the ITT response.
Protection against deterioration:
All parts of the bus shall be protected against deterioration. Note: buses are parked in the
open in beachside environment and are subject to all weather conditions and may be
washed daily by a high pressure bus wash.
Corrosion Protection:
The bus shall be constructed to achieve approximately 15 years free of any corrosion.
Alternatives for a longer life can be submitted.
Instruments and controls:
All instruments and controls shall be clearly identified by means of international symbols
and/or signs written in the English language.
Visual and Audible warning devices shall be provided to the driver for all malfunctions which
could result in damage to mechanical or electrical components.
A removable 'engine start' key shall be fitted. All "engine start" keys and barrels supplied by
any one manufacturer shall be identical, so that any key can start any bus supplied by that
manufacturer.
Each bus shall be incapable of being started and/or driven without the use of the 'engine
start' key. Removal of the “engine start” key shall automatically isolate the battery.
Accessibility:
The bus shall comply with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport under the
Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Priority Seating:
The first row of forward facing passenger seats, adjacent to the wheel chair areas, will be
designated as Priority Seating and these seats shall be as close as is practical to the access
door. A modesty Screen is required between the wheel chair space and the first row of
forward facing seats.
Passengers seated in Priority Seating areas and wheelchairs shall have access to low height
easily visible push button bell controls. The dimension from the floor to the cushion of priority
seats shall be increased by 50 mm in comparison to other saloon seats. The Lessor is to
consider the requirements of people with guide dogs and make provision for the dog in the
priority seat areas.
Wheelchair Access:
Access to the bus for wheelchairs and for people who are vision impaired, shall be provided
by a Manually operated ramp that extends out from the front doorway. The ramp shall be
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capable of being interlocked with safety devices to prevent the door from closing and the bus
being driven off whilst the ramp is extended.
The Lessor shall provide a conveniently located push button in the wheelchair area that,
when activated by a wheelchair passenger, will indicate to the driver that the ramp is required
to be deployed to allow the passenger to alight.
Decals with the following wording shall be suitably placed: “For safety wheelchairs must face
the rear.
Wheelchair brakes must be applied when the bus is in motion” subject to consultation with
TMR’s Accessibility Reference Group.
Power Ramp:
The Lessor shall provide, as an option, a powered access ramp. Full details of the option
shall be provided by the Lessor in response to this Invitation to Tender.
Additional Ramp:
The Lessor shall provide, as an option, a second powered access ramp to the middle
passenger door. Full details of the option shall be provided by the Lessor in response to this
Invitation to Tender.
External Call Button:
An External Call Button shall be mounted adjacent to each ramp accessible doorway, at a
height accessible to wheelchair bound customers that will alert the driver that the customer
requires assistance.
Drive System
Steering:
The bus shall be fitted with a power assisted steering system and shall be equipped with an
adjustable steering wheel/column.
The steering wheel/column shall be adjustable for both height and tilt. Once adjusted the
position of the steering wheel/column shall be mechanically lock in such a way as to prevent
accidental release when the bus is being driven.
The steering system shall enable the bus to undertake for a full 360 degree turn (wall to wall)
within a radius of less than 12.5 metres
Service Brakes:
Each bus shall be equipped with full air, dual circuit, braking system matched to an electric
regenerative system to specifically designed to maximise battery recharging under normal
braking operation
Safety Brake Interlock Operation:
All bus movement shall be inhibited if any passenger door is opened, or a wheelchair ramp is
not fully retracted,
The door control system shall:
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(a) automatically apply the brakes and disable the accelerator when the bus is stationary
and the doors are not fully closed or the ramp is not fully retracted;
(b) maintain the sensitivity of the door sensitive edges for only 5 seconds after the doors
are closed;
(c) apply high pressure to the door system once the speed sensing device is activated or
after 6 seconds, whichever occurs first. High pressure is then to be maintained until
the door open button is activated by the driver;
(d) be fitted with a driver operated over ride switch. It shall activate a buzzer when in
operation, be required to be continuously held whilst in operation and designed so
that a weight cannot be placed on top of it to activate it. The purpose is to allow a
vehicle that has stopped because the interlocks have activated to be able to be
moved to a safe stopping location; and
(e) centre and rear doors shall have an anti-trapment system fitted to prevent a
passenger from being trapped in the door whilst in the opening cycle. On detecting a
trapment situation the doors shall go to zero pressure until they are reset by the driver
controls.
Anti-lock Brakes:
An ABS or equivalent anti-lock braking system shall be provided.
Hand Brake Warning Device:
A hand brake warning device (HBWD), as fitted to the existing fleet, shall be fitted. The
HBWD will activate an audible and visual warning to the driver if he attempts to leave the
driving position without activating the hand brake. The HBWD shall have a sensor beam to
the left of the driver which is active when the hand brake is not applied. If the sensor beam is
broken the system shall activate a red flashing light above the front door and an audible
warning buzzer to alert the driver to apply the hand brake. The alarm shall continue until the
hand brake is applied. The system shall remain active for at least 20 minutes after the bus
electrical system is shut down and shall be disabled once the vehicle reaches a speed of
about 10 km/hr to prevent false alarms while a bus is travelling at speed.
The sensor beam shall be located at least 300 mm above the floor to prevent the driver from
easily stepping over the beam. A decal shall be affixed next to the red flashing light stating “If
Light Flashing Check Park Brake”.
Suspension system:
A full air suspension fitted with dampers and providing a constant height irrespective of load
shall be provided. “Kneeling” provision shall be incorporated.
Each bus shall be prevented from moving with the suspension “Kneeling” and shall be
prevented from “Kneeling” while moving.
The suspension shall incorporate a “Raising” facility to raise the bus over obstructions.
Each bus shall be restricted to moving at a maximum speed of nominally 10 km/h with the
suspension in the “Raise” condition. If the “Raise”' setting is operated while the bus is moving
at a speed greater than 20 km/h, it shall not activate until the bus has slowed down to 10
km/h.
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The time to lower each bus from the normal height to the “Kneeling” height shall nominally
not exceed 6 seconds, and the time to raise the bus from the “Kneeling” height to the normal
height shall nominally not exceed 6 seconds.
The time to raise the bus from the normal height to the “Raise” height shall nominally not
exceed 8 seconds, and the time to lower the bus from the “Raise” height to the normal height
nominally shall not exceed 8 seconds.
A visual warning shall be provided to alert the driver that the suspension of the bus is either
in the “Kneeling” or the “Raise” condition.
Wheels and Tyres:
All wheels and tyres shall be interchangeable. All tyres shall have a “Highway” tread pattern.
Wheel nut guards shall be provided for the front wheels.
Tyre size is 295/80R22.5
A spare wheel shall be provided (loose) with every second rigid bus of that type.
Electrical System:
A chassis wiring diagram and a body wiring diagram shall be fixed inside the cover/door of
the electrical box on each bus.
Electrical Supply:
The lessor shall provide full details of the batteries proposed including type, capacity, number
and physical layout.
Energy storage is to be sufficient for the route length, schedule and charging frequency.
AOWEI UCAP Supercapacitator unit, 28KWh single unit. Accessible from the rear of the bus.
Wiring:
All wiring harnesses shall have a means to identify individual wires, such as numbering or
distinct colour codes. Earth connections to the chassis and/or main body frame shall be in
accessible locations.
The main electrical distribution, relay, and circuit breaker control board shall be located so
that it is easily accessible but not in a position where service personnel are in danger from
passing traffic in a kerbside situation.
Wiring provision shall be made for the ticketing equipment as per the Invitation to Tender
Attachment 2.
Wiring shall be secured to prevent chaffing at any location.
Wiring shall be adequately protected from heat sources to prevent deterioration.
Wiring provision shall be made for Ticketing Equipment, CCTV Camera System and Two-
way Radio Communication System.
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Provision for Future Connection of Electronic Equipment:
Provision shall be made in the bus design for the future installation of additional wiring
throughout the
bus in a simple manner for the retrofitting and connection of additional electronic equipment
not foreseen in this specification.
Body Construction:
The design of the bus shall ensure that no fluids are able to enter the passenger
compartment under any of the conditions experienced by the bus including automates and
high pressure washing.
The Lessor is to ensure that the top corners of the bus are designed to minimise the
possibility of damage caused by overhanging branches and other objects.
Skids:
One skid shall be fitted at the each corner of the bus. Each skid shall be securely attached to
the chassis or underframe of each bus. The skids are to comply with the specifications under
“Angle of Approach and Departure”.
Exterior Panels:
Exterior waist panels shall be flush mounted to the frame to allow for advertising signs.
Exterior panels are to be designed, shaped and positioned to minimise repair effort, and
ensure interchangeability of similar panels drawn from spare parts stock. The area of the
back of the bus shall be maximised for the use of Livery.
Radios:
Buses are to include an audio system for playing of radio.
Cash Tins:
Buses are to include a cash tin equivalent to Norwood Metal Cash Tin Model NMCBB.
Provision for Servicing:
The bus design shall incorporate adequate safety features to protect maintenance staff when
servicing the chassis.
The bus shall be designed and constructed with sufficient access panels, doors or flaps to
facilitate ease of maintenance and repair of chassis components and body parts.
Separate panels shall provide ready access to all components that require service and
maintenance. With the exception of equipment which shall be accessible in emergency, all
hatches and doors shall be provided with suitable latching devices. These are:
(a) Budget locks for exterior hatches and doors,
(b) Compression latches for small external panels, and
(c) Budget locks or quarter turn fasteners for internal floor hatches.
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The front service access panel shall be hinged but also designed to allow for easy removal
when required.
Floor hatches shall be provided to enable access to all underfloor components not accessible
from under the bus as well as any lubrication service points. All floor hatches shall be flush
with the floor, have adequate sealing and be equipped with flush mounted lifting devices with
quick disconnect locking systems.
All fluids, including lubricating oils and windscreen washer water, shall only be filled or
replenished from the exterior of each bus. It shall not be necessary to enter the interior of any
bus in order to fill or replenish any fluids, or to replace fluid filters.
Floor Covering:
An approved slip resistant covering shall be securely fixed to the flooring with a waterproof
adhesive, applied in the manner recommended by the manufacturer and all edges and joins
shall be sealed.
Wherever plinths or steps exist, the nosing material shall be an aluminium step edge section
with yellow cork insert. The nosing shall mechanically fix the floor covering to the floor. All
other flooring edges shall be mechanically fixed. If there is a coving, the floor covering shall
continue up the sides of the bus as far as the underside of the body side seat rails. The style
and colour shall be that selected by the Lessee from a selection provided by the Lessor.
Designated wheelchair areas and the doorway area where the wheelchair access ramp to
the bus is mounted shall be in Furnace Red 4830 or similar colour Polyfloor or equivalent
material.
Door Type:
Doors should be fitted with door opening/closing mechanisms that maximises internal
passenger storage, circulation and safety.
Doors shall be power actuated and driver controlled. If a door encroaches into passenger
standing area of the bus when opening, appropriate and adequate warning shall be provided
to the passengers and a suitable partition shall be installed to ensure there is no risk of
entrapment of passengers in the opening and closing actions.
Separate controls shall be provided for each door including suitable notification to the driver
as to the status of the position of the doors.
The front door shall be provided with a robust waterproof switch outside the bus to allow the
driver to close the door and secure the bus and then to reopen the door. The switch shall be
located in a position so that it is not generally accessible to the public. The switch shall
operate when the master switch is off.
Doors shall be fully water, draught and dust proof through the use of substantial high quality
overlapping rubber and brush type seals. Doors shall remain closed at maximum speed in
strong side winds and be rattle free.
Provision shall be made to monitor air pressure at front and rear doors either by installing a
test point, or, preferably, by installing a pressure gauge in the air line after the regulator.
Door Safety System:
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Each bus shall be incapable of moving if any passenger door is open. If any doors are
opened, the bus shall comply with all sections of Clause 2.6.2 “Brake Interlock Operation”
herein.
The doors should comply with Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
Guideline for Front Door Closure Systems on Heavy Buses providing Public Passenger
Services at http://pan.search.qld.gov.au/s/search.html?form=simple-
adv&query=door+closure+system&num_ranks=10&tiers=off&collection=qld-gov&profile=qld
Glazing:
Provision shall be made in the design of the side windows for sections that are able to be
opened. These sections shall be lockable with key held by the driver, so that in the event of
failure of the air conditioning system, some ventilation can be guaranteed.
All window and door glass shall be body tinted Double Grey.
Anti-vandal film treatment shall be applied to all window glass to protect against scratching.
The film shall be a minimum of 100 microns thick.
Roof Hatches:
Ensure roof hatches use darkened glass
Double Laminated (High Impact) Windscreen:
The windscreen shall have impact protection at least equal to that of double laminated glass
(3 layers of glass and 2 layers of clear laminate film) to maximise impact protection from
rocks and other missiles. The screen shall comply with the relevant ADR.
Anti-vandal Film Treatment for Windscreen:
Anti-vandal film treatment shall be applied to the inside of the windscreen and drivers side
window’s to contain glass shards resulting from impact by missiles such as rocks. The film
shall meet the impact requirements of AS 2208. The make and thickness of film shall be as
specified in Part E, Clause 18 of the standard. The luminous transmittance of the windscreen
shall be at least 75% after application of the film, in accordance with the requirements of
Clause 44 of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules, 1999.
External Lighting:
All exterior lights shall, as far as practicable, be of a suitably specified and compliant LED
type unit
Regulation Lighting:
In addition to standard regulation lighting, the following additional lights are required:
Two front fog lights;
Two front direction indicator lamps positioned just below roof level;
Two rear direction indicator lamps positioned just below roof level;
Two rear tail lamps positioned just below roof level;
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Two rear stop lamps positioned just below roof level.
All high level lighting shall be either flush mounted or mounted on the headers rather than the
roof, to minimise damage from impact with tree branches.
Wheelchair Ramp Warning Light:
If the Powered Ramp option has been agreed between the Lessee and Lessor, the Lessor
shall incorporate a warning system at the doorway where the ramp is installed. The warning
system shall consist of an audible alarm and two amber flashing lights. The lights shall be
mounted on the body skirt at approximately 600 mm from the door aperture. The alarm and
lights shall operate when the ramp is being deployed or retracted, but shall stop when the
ramp is fully out and retracted.
Exterior Door Lights:
A light shall be fitted to operate when a passenger door opens and the bus exterior lights are
on, to provide illumination for passengers entering and exiting the bus. The light shall remain
on for 10 seconds after the door closes.
Destination Signs:
Each bus shall be fitted with illuminated electronic destination signs, fitted to the front (route
number and destination), nearside (4 character route number only) and rear (4 character
route number only) of the bus.
All 3 signs shall be capable of clearly displaying alpha-numeric characters. The front and rear
signs shall be full LED signs. The side sign may be a LED orDot matrix sign.
The control unit shall be located within easy reach of the driver in the seated position. It shall
contain a full function key pad.
The front unit shall be capable of displaying one line of characters approximately 240 mm
high, or 2 lines of characters approximately 100 mm high. Provision shall be made for the
display of an the text ‘Call Police’, ‘Out-of-Service’, ‘Full Bus’ and other customised
programmable messages as directed by the TransLink or the Operator.
As a minimum the front sign should be able to simultaneously depict a four digit route
number and destination name with 36 characters.
Both the side unit and the rear unit shall be capable of displaying up to 4 large route
characters.
The front unit shall be installed above the windscreen, the side unit on the left hand at
approximately 1 500 mm above ground level behind the front entry door and the rear unit at
the rear of the bus above the rear window location.
The projection of the side destination units into the saloon shall be kept to a minimum and
moulded or padded in a manner to avoid any exposed sharp corners or edges.
Ideally the electronic illuminated destination signs installed on the front of the bus shall
enable information to be displayed for intermediate destinations (IE via Noosa Heads),
icons/symbols and TransLink service brands through the use of scrolling or rotating screens
or other technological functionality.
Mudguards and Spray Suppression:
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All wheel arches shall be fitted with `Sprayguard' spray suppression guards or equivalent in
accordance with the manufacturer’s minimum recommendations to form full width splash
guards behind each wheel.
Bumper Bars:
The bus shall be provided with front and rear bumper bars.
The rear bumper bar shall be specifically designed to provide protection for all mechanical
and electrical equipment in order to minimise the effects of any rear end collision or under-
run.
Towing Provision:
The design of the bus shall allow towing from either the front or the rear, and preferably allow
for pushing from either the front or the rear.
A lightweight towing attachment suitable for a 35 mm diameter vertical pin carried in suitable
towing jaws and allowing ample clearance for a tow bar during turning, shall be fitted
centrally at the front of the bus and be attached to the main chassis members.
The front attachment shall provide for use of the operators existing towing facilities without
modification.
A cover of the same form and material finish as the bumper bar shall be provided over the
front towing attachment.
Exterior Rear Vision Mirrors:
Two external rear vision mirrors shall be mounted at the front of the bus, one on the left hand
side front corner and the other on the right hand side front corner, positioned so as to be
readily accessible for adjustment/removal. Both mirror heads shall be convex.
Internal Fittings:
All internal fittings and trim shall be fire retardant in accordance with ISO 3795.
All internal components and trim are to be of attractive, durable and easily cleaned material.
The style and colour shall be that selected by the Lessee from a selection provided by the
Lessor. All hard or sharp edges on internal fittings shall be adequately padded.
Fire retardant insulation shall be installed in the cavities above the ceiling and the sides of
the body.
Modesty Panels:
Modesty screens shall be fitted in front of the seats immediately to the rear of all passenger
doorway(s). Modesty screens shall be fitted between the wheel chair space and the first row
of seats to the rear of the space.
Passenger Seats:
Seating shall be arranged so that as many seats as practicable are forward facing and to
maximise seating capacity. Wherever practicable, seats shall be cantilevered from the sides
or suspended from the roof, rather than supported on legs, to facilitate easy cleaning of the
interior of the bus.
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Each wheelchair space shall be filled by deployable seats in order to maximise seating
capacity when wheelchairs are not being carried. Deployable seats shall return automatically
to the folded position when not in use.
The seats shall have full size cushions and squabs and when in pairs should comfortably
accommodate two 90 kilogram adults sitting side by side. The cushions and squabs shall be
easily removable for repair and replacement.
The seat backs shall be of stainless steel or other suitable material to prevent vandalism and
to facilitate easy cleaning.
Priority seating shall be provided within easy access of the front door and shall be identified
by contrasting colours as priority seating positions for disabled and elderly passengers. Seat
fabric is to be DDA compliant.
A moulded padded grab rail shall be fitted to the top of each seat back (except for the
rearmost row of seats).
Passenger Seat trim:
Colours and patterns of materials covering the seats must be uniform throughout the bus and
incorporate a seat fabric pattern design that camouflages stains and other markings.
Hand Rails and Stanchions:
Handrails and stanchions shall be ergonomically designed and installed to provide ready
hand holds for all standing passengers and for passengers boarding and alighting. Interior
poles are to be yellow and reflective to ensure contrast and DDA compliance.
Yellow and reflective coloured grab rails and mounting brackets shall be fitted to doorways.
Rivets shall not be used to secure grab rails to their respective brackets and particular care
shall be taken to ensure that there are no sharp edges or protrusions, which might cause
injuries to passengers.
Suitable transverse handrails, adequately padded, shall be provided on each bulkhead or
screen ahead of any forward facing seats.
Bus Stop Bell and Sign:
Provision shall be made for passengers to notify the driver by both visual and audible means
that they wish to alight. This should be via next stop audible bells and an illuminated next
stop sign fitted at the front interior of the bus that is easily accessible and visible to
passengers.
Push button assemblies shall be mounted 1 470 mm above floor level, and positioned within
1.5 m of any passenger, on the handrail stanchions. Wheelchair locations in the bus shall be
provided with low height push button bell controls.
Operation of any bell push shall activate an audible and visual warning for the driver, and
shall cause two signs with the wording 'Stopping' (non-flashing), to illuminate until the doors
are opened. One sign shall be mounted near ceiling height adjacent to the front door and one
adjacent to the centre door for viewing by disabled patrons.
The sign shall be switched off whenever either door is opened and closed. A single stroke
bell or chime shall be supplied and mounted in the front header compartment in a readily
accessible position.
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The bell or chime shall be connected to the public address system so that it is audible to the
passengers. Further operations of the bell pushes shall not ring the driver's audible signal
again until the light and bell circuits have been cancelled and reset by the opening and
closing of a door at the next stop.
Luggage/Storage Provision:
Provision shall be made for a small luggage area above both front wheel arches. This must
comply with Transport Operations Passenger Transport Act (TOPTA).
Rear Vision Mirrors:
Unless an alternative has been agreed between the Lessee and Lessor, the following shall
apply:
a) One convex mirror approximately 430 mm x 220 mm shall be installed on the front
header in such a position that the driver’s view of the passenger saloon is maximised.
b) A suitably sized convex mirror shall also be mounted on the rearmost modesty panel
stanchion above the rear access door of buses. This mirror, in combination with the
front bulkhead mirror, shall allow the driver to observe passengers in this area.
Interior Lighting:
Interior saloon lights shall LED units and be provided to comply with relevant Acts and
Standards, and positioned so that no lights reflect on the windscreen.
The saloon lighting shall be wired through 2 control switches on the driver's console panel to
provide the following options:
(a) All lights on;
(b) Lights behind driver’s position and ahead of the rear door off; and
(c) All lights off.
A driver operated dimmer control shall be provided and set to control the light output of only
those lights behind the driver’s position and ahead of the rear door.
Two separate ceiling lights shall be mounted above the driver’s position, one to allow the
driver to read whilst seated and the other illuminate the cashbox/cashtray area for fare
collection. The lights shall be controlled by the driver, as well as operating automatically
when the front saloon door is open, when the bus exterior lights are on.
Driver’s Seat:
The driver’s seat shall be high backed and fitted with a head rest. The seat shall be fully
adjustable and equipped with adjustable lumbar support controls. All seat adjustment
controls shall be located on the left hand side of the seat. The seat shall be designed to
ensure comfort for drivers of various weights and heights for continuous driving periods of up
to 5 hours. Driver seat belt is to be fitted to the left hand side of the driver with the buckle on
the right hand side.
Two-way Radio Equipment:
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Must be fitted with a digital two-way radio system with duress alarm and open
communications to base functionality. The Two-way radio equipment will be supplied by the
Operator for installation by the Lessor during the bus build process. Specifications can be
provided upon request.
The equipment shall be located in a position to facilitate easy removal and repair. All wiring
with adequate fuse protection is to be supplied by the Lessor.
Emergency egress button:
Yes
Sun Visors:
Three blind type sun visors shall be provided, one immediately in front of the driver, one over
the left hand screen and the third immediately to the right of the driver.
The adjustment controls for the driver’s side blind shall be located on the side of the blind
closest to the front of the bus. The driver’s side blind shall fully cover the side of the window
opening.
Security Locker: A security locker shall be provided within the driver’s compartment,
featuring;
divided into two separate lockable sections
section one shall be fully compatible with the key for the openable windows
section two shall have a separate lock, supplied by the Lessee. The dimensions shall
be
sufficient to allow installation of the Lessee supplied Security System. The nominal
dimensions are 460w x 280d x 200h.
designed to facilitate cleaning.
Driver Security Screen:
The cab design shall allow for a half screen driver protection screen to provide the driver with
protection from assault and a driver’s compartment access door
Driver’s Emergency Switches:
Two driver’s emergency switches, operated by the driver shall be provided in locations to be
agreed by the Lessee. One switch shall activate through a separate flasher unit, the
headlights, horn and flasher lights and display an emergency message on the destination
sign. The other switch shall cause a concealed microphone, provided by the Lessee, to
detect conversation in the driver’s area and transmit it via the two-way radio.
Fire Extinguisher:
One fire extinguisher complying with all the appropriate Standards, Acts and Regulations
shall be mounted in the operator’s area in an approved position as well as an on-board fire
suppression system.
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Fire Detection and Mitigation Systems:
Appropriate Fire Detection and Mitigation System to be provided for the propulsion system
used, including in the battery compartment
Coat Hook:
Chrome plated metal coat hook shall be conveniently located within the driver’s compartment
Keys:
Two sets of lock keys, supplied loose with each bus.
Air-conditioning and ventilation:
Proven air-conditioning system for both cooling and heating that can operate in Noosa
climatic conditions without adverse impact on battery range. Include two controls in driver
cabin to set separate temperate levels in driver cabin and passenger cabin.
A refrigerative air conditioning system of adequate capacity to heat and cool the bus under
the specified operating conditions, shall be supplied and installed, with evenly ducted air
flow to all seating positions. The driver’s area is considered to be a work space and the air-
conditioning shall comply with Qld Government Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
Regulations for a work space.
As a minimum it shall be capable of initial pull-down of 10oC in 5 minutes from a 45oC soak
and a stabilised differential of 15oC. Air-conditioning must comply with TOPTA provisions.
The air velocity from the drivers vent at the drivers face shall be a minimum of 7m/s. This is
to ensure that the driver can feel a breeze on their face to give the perception of increased
cooling. A boost fan installed in the ducting that can be controlled by the driver is acceptable
to facilitate this requirement.
The air-conditioning air return grill shall be removable, robust, rattle free and designed to
facilitate easy cleaning.
If agreed, the Lessor shall install a system incorporating temperature sensors at various
locations to automatically regulate the temperature throughout the bus so that all areas within
the bus are at the same temperature.
Exterior Painting and Finishing:
The exterior of the bus shall be finished in a 2-pack, approved material applied strictly in
accordance with the advice and recommendations of the paint manufacturer concerned.
Exterior Base paint:
Paint colours to be applied by the Lessor during the bus build stage to match TransLink light
green (C60 MO Y100 K0) and Noosa Council dark green (C100 M0 Y91 K42) corporate
colour palettes as per the concept design in the Invitation to Tender Attachment 8.
Exterior Livery decals:
Design files will be provided by TransLink in an EPS file format and printed and applied by
the Lessor prior to the delivery of the buses as per the Livery Design Concept in the
Invitation to Tender Attachment 8.. Where decals are to be adhered to windows, the decal
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material must be perforated so as not to impact the vision of the driver and provide the
passenger with an ability to view their next stop.
Interior Painting and Finishing:
The relevant sections of the interior of the bus shall be finished in an approved material,
applied strictly in accordance with the advice and recommendations of the paint
manufacturer concerned.
Particular attention shall be given to the reduction of windscreen reflections arising from
coloured and polished surfaces in and around the driver's compartment. All possible sources
of reflection, except hand rails, shall be finished with black satin paint.
Glossary
‘Laden’ means ready for service together with maximum number of occupants, both seated
and standing and all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity, limited only by the
manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass and/or statutory limits applicable in the State of
Queensland at the date of manufacture of the bus.
‘Occupants’ means the driver and all seated and standing passengers.
The mass of each occupant shall be as provided for in Australian Design Rule 58.
In calculating individual axle loads, it shall be assumed that all seats are occupied
and standing occupants are distributed in accordance with any statutory requirements
in the State of Queensland.
Where no statutory requirements apply, standing occupants shall be distributed
equally throughout the available space behind the driver’s bulkhead.
‘Unladen’ means ready for service and all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity
(including fuel) and all standard equipment fitted apart from spare wheel or wheel carrier, but
without occupants.
The following items shall have the same meaning as given in Australian Design Rule
Definitions:
‘Approach angle’
‘Articulated omnibus’
‘Axle load’
‘Chassis’
‘Compliance plate’
‘Departure angle’
‘Left-hand side’
‘Right-hand side’
‘Total length’.
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Schedule 2: Ticketing Equipment Manual
CUBIC ticketing equipment to be provided by TransLink for wiring and installation by the
Lessor during the bus build process. The DCU to be fitted in driver cabin. Two smartcard
readers to be fitted at front door and two smartcard readers at rear door. All CUBIC ticketing
equipment to be installed as per the specifications in the TransLink Ticket Equipment
Manual.
A coin tray shall be supplied by the Lessor in each bus adjacent to the driver's position. A
retainer tray shall be supplied and installed on each bus for an existing Sunbus cash box.
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Section 48
Schedule 3: Charging Infrastructure Specifications
The specifications in this Schedule 3 are the minimum requirements for the Charging
Infrastructure, and do not relieve the Lessor from the performance and compliance requirements
of the Lease.
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Section 49
Schedule 4: Timeframes
Lease Date: [TO BE INSERTED]
Commencement Date: 10 April 2017
End Date: 22 September 2017
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Section 50
Schedule 5: Rent, Original Purchase Price and Residual
Purchase Price
Original Purchase Price: $620,000 ex GST per bus
Rent payable: $10,933.34 ex GST per Bus per month. Rent is payable in accordance with
the delivery dates and requirements outlined below.
Payment number Payment date Payment amount for 2
buses
1. On delivery and compliance $21,866.67 exclusive of
with clause 8(c) GST.
2. 30 days from payment 1 $21,866.67 exclusive of
GST.
3. 30 days from payment 2 $21,866.67 exclusive of
GST.
4 30 days from payment 3 $21,866.67 exclusive of
GST.
5. 30 days from payment 4 $21,866.67 exclusive of
GST.
6. 30 days from payment 5. $21,866.67 exclusive of
GST.
Total $131,200 exclusive of GST.
The total amount payable over the period of this lease by the Lessee to the Lessor is
$65,600 per bus exclusive of GST.
The Lessor must provide the Lessee with an invoice for payment each month containing the
following information:
(a) Be A4 size and mailed to PO Box 141, Tewantin Q 4565; and
(b) identify the Services the subject of the invoice; and
(c) specify the title of the Lease; and
(d) Include Council’s: name and address; and purchase order number;
(e) specify the contract number allocated to the Lease by the Council (or any other number
as the Council may specify in writing to the Lessor for the purposes of the Lease)(if any);
and
(f) specify the Australian Business Number of the Lessor; and
(g) specify the name of the Lessor and display the address for payment of the Lessor; and
(h) specify the date of supply of the Services identified in the invoice; and
(i) specify the Lessor’s own unique invoice number and invoice issue date; and
(j) specify the Rent payable by the Council and particulars of any GST payable in respect of
the Rent; and
(k) include the words “tax invoice” (if applicable), and
(l) otherwise comply with the requirements of a tax invoice for the purposes of the GST Act.
Upon receipt of an invoice, the Council may require the Lessor to provide additional
information to assist the Council to determine whether or not an amount is payable.
Residual Purchase Price: $554,400 ex GST per bus minus the total Rent payments above
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Section 51
Schedule 6: Nominated Contacts for Notices
Lessee – Martin Drydale, Director Planning & Infrastructure, Noosa Council
Email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 141, Tewantin, QLD 4565
Lessor – Neil Bamford, General Manager, AHG
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1 Moorebank Ave, Moorebank, NSW, 2170
Mobile: 0448 200 831
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Section 52
Schedule 7: TransLink and Noosa Council Media Protocols
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Schedule 7: TransLink and Noosa Council Media Protocols
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-TransLink media policy and
. . .
Messages relating to services across the TransLink network should be coordinated by the
TransLink Division to ensure consistency and accuracy.
The following factors are essential for TransLink's stakeholder reputation and operational
success:
e Beresponsive to the media.
« Secure accurate and appropriate information quickly.
¢ Maintain a duty of care to passengers by anticipating and meeting their information
needs.
¢ Assist in building brand recognition through supporting partnerships, events, :
sponsorship arrangements, etc.
e Promote the achievements and milestones of a transport operator.
e Recognise the role of the Queensland Government in the public transport space,
Proactive and reactive media - operators
TransLink Division is responsible for ail media relating to services across the Queensland
public transport network.
It is the role of the TransLink media team to coordinate all contact with the media and ensure
information is consistent, accurate and appropriate.
Transport operators are required to progress all media enquiries and opportunities to the
TransLink media unit. This serves to not only present a united, consistent and professional
approach across TransLink services, but offers greater media opportunities for small
operators.
Importantly, TransLink recognises that there are times when it may be appropriate and
deliver a better outcome for our operators to engage with the media without the
involvement of TransLink media.
In these instances, it is imperative that enquiries are progressed thraugh to the
TransLink media team in order to formulate appropriate responses and seek the
relevant approvals. TransLink may then advise the operator to provide the response
directly to the media.
Proactive and reactive media — stakeholders
TransLink Media has a responsibility to ensure that our stakeholders (including DG TMR,
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53
Deputy Premier and, where required, Premier) are aware of any upcoming announcements
and opportunities associated with projects and initiatives where the department has been
involved (6.9. funding contribution or grant, joint operations, joint project delivery or joint
governance).
TransLink media coordinates media announcements between the government, the
department, and other stakeholders, which includes operators and councils.
The role of TransLink media is to ensure all parties have the opportunity to:
¢ be included in media materials and events
e be given the opportunity to provide comment for inclusion
¢ be given the opportunity to approve and fact check materials
¢ be given the opportunity to provide specific distribution requests (provide media
release to Southern Star News).
Where there is a joint funding agreement or there is joint involvement with the department,
any media materials including releases and responses should be sent to TransLink for
approval, prior to distribution to media outlets.
Likewise, TransLink media has a responsibility to ensure that stakeholders have the
opportunity to review and provide input for any media materials prepared by the department,
that reference the stakeholders’ involvement, prior to issuing to media outlets.
Importantly, TransLink recognises that there are times when it may be appropriate and
deliver a better outcome for stakeholders to engage with the media without the
involvement of TransLink media.
In these instances, it is imperative that enquiries relevant to TransLink/TMR are
progressed through to the TransLink media team for advice and potential formulation
of approved input to address the TransLink components of an enquiry. Depending on
the enquiry, TransLink will work with the stakeholder to determine whether the
stakeholder would be better placed to provide the response directly to the media.
TransLink Media unit contact details:
Phone: 0421 581 803 (24 hours)
Email: [email protected]
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| @ NOOSA Council Policy
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@ | COUNCIL MEDIA RELATIONS
Corporate Plan Reference: -
Endorsed by Council on: OM 3 April 2014
Policy Owner and Department: — Chief of Staff, Executive Office
POLICY BACKGROUND
The Media Relations Policy should be considered as one of several components of a broader and
more strategic future Communications and Community Engagement Policy.
The framing of this-broader strategic policy will be critical to the Council in fulfilling its election
platform of being more connecied and engaged with its community.
Whilst the broader and more strategic parent policy requires very careful and considered
development in consultation with [he Noosa community, the need for the component Media
Relations Policy is urgent and immediate given its Impact is from the outset of operations of the
new Council.
The media play a vital role not only in ensuring a two way flow of information, and opinion between
the Council and the community, but also in ensuring Council operations and decision making are
transparent and accountable.
The policy establishes the guidelines for how Council's elected members and staff will interact with
the media. It is designed to ensure that in all dealings with the media, the Council acts in a
professional, coordinated manner and that all statements made and information provided are
accurale, appropriate and timely.
COUNCIL POLICY
Scope
The policy applies to the Mayor, Councillors, staff and relevant applicable external communication
suppliers of the Council and their interaction with the media where their representations,
information or opinions are seen to be officially for and on behalf of the Council.
Media interactions generally include the following activities: providing information via media
releases or statements, letters to the editor, responding to media enquiries over the phone and via
email, interviews or briefings, disclosing information to the media, comments on talkback radio,
addressing a seminar or conference where the media are present.
Media includes television, print, radio, online and social media.
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Political and Operational Division
The policy recognises a division in Council responsibility in relation to the media:
*« The Mayor and Councillors when specifically authorised by the Mayor are responsible for
media relations that focus on the information relating to community issues and the strategic
policy and deliberative decisions of the Council, often requiring opinion and interpretation (the
political issues); and
e Council staffs under the direction of the CEO have the responsibility for media relations and
information relating to the delivery of Council's agreed programs and services and are
generally limited to providing factual information as distinct from opinion (service delivery
issues).
Guidelines Relating to Elected Members
1. The Mayor is the official spokesman for the Council. No other Council personnel may
assume this responsibility unless specifically authorised by the Mayor,
2. ° Media releases will generally be initiated by the Mayor to deal with matters of
significance/interest from Council meetings, and will usually feature quotes;
3. Elected members who wish to initiate a Council media release must first obtain approval of :
the Mayor, and the media release must be authorised by the Mayor prior to release;
4, The quotes featured in media releases will be attributed to the Councillor who has been
associated with the particular issue, alternatively to the Mayor. If the former, the Councillor
will first approve the release, followed by final approval from the Mayor;
5. When Councillors speak to media personnel, they will do so in accordance with the
Councillor Code of Conduct and their ethical and behavioural obligations under the
Queensland Local Government Act 2009; and
6. All Council media releases will be copied to elected members and selected staff.
Guidelines Relating to Staff .
7. Unless exempted by clause 5 below, staff who wish to initiate media releases or contact the
media must obtain approval of the Chief Executive Officer or his delegate, and any contact
with the media shall be coordinated through the Communication Officer;
2. Only staff who are authorised by the CEO may speak to the media in response to queries.
Responses must be limited to matters of fact only:
3. Staff shall not comment about “political” matters to the media, nor express personal opinions;
4, Staff receiving any media enquiries of a political nature or on subjects outside their authority
shall refer the enquiry to the Communication Officer; and
5. Nothing In these guidelines shall prevent staff in the course of their normal work
responsibilities from issuing general promotional material and information relating to the
activities and events for the programs and services under their jurisdiction, and in line with
Noosa Council branding guidelines; however copies should be lodged with the
Communication Officer.
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Administrative Coordination
The Communication Officer shall be responsible for:-
* The coordination of contact with the media;
« The distribution of authorised Media releases;
* Managing and filtering media enquiries;
*® Coordinating media interviews;
* Preparing media kits and background material;
e Liaison with appropriate staff to coordinate responses to media issues; and
* Alerting senior management to sensitive or controversial media issues relevant
to the organisation.
Protocols
® Journalists shall bé treated respectfully and courteously by Councillors and staff at all times;
_® Media responses should always be ‘on the record’;
° Responses must not include disparaging comments about other organisations or _
individuals;
¢ Personal or contact details of staff, Councillors or other individuals must not be provided
to the _media without prior consent;
e The release of any information shall remain consistent with the Information Privacy Act
2009 and the provisions of the Queensland Local Government Act 2009, in particular,
in relation to Section 171 relating to the use of information by Councillors; and
® Staff shall advise the Communication Officer or the Mayor of likely events,
announcements or issues that may attract media interest, and ensure information
provided is accurate.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Queensland Local Government Act 2009
Councillor Code of Conduct Policy (adopted 13/01/14)
Version control:
Version Reason Trigger Change (YIN) Endorsed! Reviewed by Date
4.0 New Policy N Council owo42014
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Schedule 8: Indicative Livery Concept Design
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Schedule 9: Route 627 Patronage
Noosa Council to Insert – Refer to Attachments 6 & 7
58
Schedule 9: Route 627 Patronage
Noosa Council to Insert — Refer to Attachments 6 & 7
58Section 60
Schedule 10: Route 627 working timetable and bus stop
change
Please note while the working timetable header states “M-Tu-W-Th” this is also the Friday
timetable.
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Section 61
60
TransLink Public Timetable Report Effective: 05/01/2015
Vehicle schedules - SUN_MT+SUN_SAT+SUN_SUN Booking: SUN2015
Schedule type: MTu-W-Th Direction: Tewantin, Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction, Sunshine Beach
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Tewantin Central... eee 7:20a 7:50a 8:20a 8:50a 9204 950a 10:20a 10:550a 11:20a
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 725a 7:555a 8:25a 8:55a 9:25a 9:55a 10:25a 10:555a 11:25a
Noosa Heads station... 7:32a 0 8:02asB32as 9024s «32a = 1002a = :10:32aS11:02a Ss «*11:32a
Noosa Junction station stop B............. 7:37a)0= B:07ass37a 07a 37a «= *1007a «= 10:37a)Ss11:07aSs*111:S7a
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 747a)060 Bi7aSs BATA =o 17a 47a «= 10717a)Ss10:47aSsd11717a_=Ss:‘11:47a
Trp duration oh27 0h27 oh27 on27 oh27 oh27 oh27 oh27 0h27
Trp distance VWAT7 ATT OAVAT7 ATF ATF GATT ATT AAT 11.177
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Tewantin Central. eee 1150a 1220p 1250p 1:20p 150p 220p 2500 3:20p 3:50p
Noosaville, Pelican Baach Park... 11564 1225p 1255p 1:25p 1355p 225p 2255p 3:25p 3:55p
Noosa Heads station... 1202p 12:32p 1:02p 1:32p 2002p 2:332p 3:02 3:32p 4:02p
Noosa Junction station stop B........... 1207p 1237p 1:07p 1:37p 2207p 237p S307p 3937p 4:07p
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 1217p 1247p 1:17p :47p 3 27p 2247p B317p SB47p = 4:17p
Trp duration oh27 0h27 oh27 on27 oh27 oh27 oh27 oh27 0h27
Trp distance WATT ATT OVATT 4777 GATT ATT 477 11.177
627 627 627 627 627
Tewantin Central. eee 4200p 450p 5:20p 5550p 6:20p
Noosaville, Pelican Baach Park... 4259 4559 5:25p 5:55p 6:25p
Noosa Heads station... 432p 5:02p 5:32p 6:02p 6:32p
Noosa Junction station stop B............ 437p «65:07p 48=95:37p «6607p )=—Ss«G 7p
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 447p 8 5:17p 5:47p 6:17p 6:47p
Trp duration oh27 oh27 oh27 on27 oh27
Trp distance VWAT7 ATT ATT 14.177) 14.177
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TransLink Public Timetable Report Effective: 05/01/2015
Vehicle schedules : SUN_MT+SUN_SAT+SUN_SUN Booking: SUN2015
Schedule type: M-Tu-W-Th Direction: Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction, Noosa Heads, Tewantin
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 6:52a 7:22a 7:52a 8:22a 8:52a 9:22a 9:°52a 10:22a 10:52a
Noosa Junction station stop A................. 71a 7:3la 80ia S8:31a 901a 9:31a 10014 10:931a 11:01a
Noosa Heads station... 7064 7:33a 8:06a 8:36a 9068 9368 10:06 10:36a 11:06a
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 7138 46 7:48 «83a 43a 13a) 439A 10513a«10:43a=s«11:13a
Tewantin Contra. eeeeeeeeeee 7184 4867:48a «= 18a Ss 48a Ba Ss 4BA 10718a_Ss«10:48a =: 1:1:18a
Trp duration oh26 oh26 oh26 on26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26
Trp distance 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park... 11:22a «11:52a ««12:22p «1252p 4 «69122p «= 1S2p ) =P 0S HAD = B:2Ap
Noosa Junction station stop A................ 11:31a 1201p 1231p 1:01Ip 1131p 201ip 2931p 3:01p 3:31p
Noosa Haads station. 11:36a 1206p 12:36p 1:06p 1:36p 2206p 2936p 3:06p 3:36p
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 11:43a (1213p 1243p 1:13p 1439p 2793p 2439p 3:13p 3:43p
Tewantin Central. eee 11484 (12:18p 1248p 1:18p 1148p 2718p 2:48 3:18) 3:48p
Trp duration oh26 oh26 oh26 on26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26
Trp distance 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12.426
627 627 627 627 627
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 3352p 4:22p 4:52p 5:22p 5:52p
Noosa Junction station stop A... 401ip 4431p 5:01p 5:31p 601p
Noosa Heads station... eee 406p 4:356p 5:06p 5:36p 606p
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 4139 4443p 5:13p 5:43p 6:13p
Tewantin Central... 418 4:48 5:918p 5:48p 6:18p
Trp duration oh26 oh26 oh26 on26 oh26
Trp distance 12426 12426 12426 12426 12.426
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TransLink Public Timetable Report Effective: 05/01/2015
Vehicle schedules : SUN_MT+SUN_SAT+SUN_SUN Booking: SUN2015
Schedule type: Saturday Direction: Tewantin, Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction, Sunshine Beach
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Tewantin Central... eee 7:20a 7:50a 8:20a 8:50a 9:20a 9:50a 10:20 10:50a 11:20a
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 72254 77564 6:25a 6:55a 9254 955a 10:25a 10:55a 11:25a
Noosa Heads station... 7:32a 8:02a 8:32a 9:02a 9:°32a 109028 10:32a 11:02a 11:32a
Noosa Junction station stop B........... 7:37a 0s B:07ass37a ss 07a s37a «=O -d10007a)«=10°37a)S11:07a =Ss:*11:37a
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 747a0B17as 47a 17a ATA «=O 1017a)=—10:47a)S1117a_ss11:47a
Trp duration oh27 ohe7 oh27 on27 oh27 oh27 oh27 oh27 ohe7
Trp distance WATF VATF AATF ATF AATF AATF AATF OTF 11.177
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Tewantin Central. eee 11:50a 12:20p 12:50p 1:20p 1350p 220p 2:50p 3:20p 3:50p
Noosaville, Pelican Baach Park... 11:55a 12:25p 12:555p 1:25p 1355p 225p 2559 3:25p 3:55p
Noosa Heads station... 1202p 1232p 1:02p 1:32p 2002p 2332p 3:02p 3:32p 4:02p
Noosa Junction station stop B................. 1207p 12:357p 1:07p 1:37p 207p 237p S3:07p 3:37p 4:07p
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park............. 1217p 1247p 1117p 1147p 2117p 2247p S17p B47p 4:17p
Trp duration oh27 oh27 oh27 one7 oh27 oh27 oh27 oh27 ohe7
Trp distance WTF AVF AATF DAFF OADATF AATF AATF OTF 11.177
627 627 627 627 627
Tewantin Central. eee 4200 4:50p 5:20p 5:50p 6:20p
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 4259 4:55) 5:25p 5:555p 6:25p
Noosa Heads station... 4329 5:02p 5:32p 6:02p 6:32p
Noosa Junction station stop B................. 437p «6 55:07p «=s«sS:37p)=—ss«dS07p~—s«aS 7p
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 447p 5:17p 5:47p 6:17p 647p
Trp duration oh27 oh27 oh27 oh27 Oh27
Trp distance WTF AVATF AATF 0177 19:.977
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TransLink Public Timetable Report Effective: 05/01/2015
Vehicle schedules : SUN_MT+SUN_SAT+SUN_SUN Booking: SUN2015
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 652a 7:22a 7:52a 8:22a 852a 9:22a 9:52a 10:22a 10:52a
Noosa Junction station stop A... 71a «6 7:31a 0s Bla 0S B3ta 0S la )=s «Bla «=610001a = 10:931a =s:11:01a
Noosa Heads station... eee 7064 47:3%a 8:06a 8:36a 9064 9:°36a 10:064a 10:36a 11:06a
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 7138 467:438a 0's B13a 43a 13a HSA 10513a_«10:43a=s11:13a
Tewantin Contra. eee eens 7184 4 867:48a «= 18a 48asBa Ss 4BA S10:18a_)Ss«10:48a~=s-1:1:18a
Trp duration oh26 oh26 oh26 on26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26
Trp distance 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12.426
627 627 627 627 627 627 627 627
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 11:22a «11:52a «12:22p +4(12:552p 122p 1552p 2:229 252p 3:22p
Noosa Junction station stop A................. 11:31a 1201p 1231p 1:01p 1131p 2201p 2311p 3:01p 3:31p
Noosa Heads station... 11:36a «12:06p 12:°36p 1:06p 1:°36p 2006p 2:36 3:06p 3:36p
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park.............. 11:43a «#12:13p) = 12:43p 1:13p 1:43p 2:13p 2:43p 3:13p 3:43p
Tewantin Contra. eee 11:488 #1218 1248p 1718p 1148p 2718p 2:48 3:18 3:48p
Trp duration oh26 oh26 oh26 on26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26 oh26
Trp distance 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12426 12.426
627 627 627 627 627
Sunshine Beach, Ed Webb Park.............. 352p 4:22p 4552p 5:22p 5:52p
Noosa Junction station stop A................ 4001p 4431p 5:01p 5:31p 601p
Noosa Heads station... 406p 4:396p 5:06p 5:36p 606p
Noosaville, Pelican Beach Park... 4139 4493p 5:13p 5:43p 6:13p
Tewantin Comtrade eee 4:18 4:48 5:18p 5:48p 6718p
Trp duration oh26 oh26 oh26 on26 oh26
Trp distance 12426 12426 12426 12426 12.426
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Schedule 11: Service Schedule
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Schedule 12: Energex Requirements
65
Schedule 12: Energex Requirements
Project Name: Noosa Council Project Number: R0506688
The following conditions of supply will apply with the ENERGEX's offer:
Power Quality Conditions
1. The emission limits by the load will be required to comply with the following
Australian/New Zealand Standards:
AS/NZS 61000.3.6:2001- Limits — Assessment of emission limits for
distorting loads in MV and HV power systems.
AS/NZS 61000.3,.7:2001- Limits - Assessment of emission limits for
distorting loads for fluctuating loads in MV and
HV power systems.
IEC /TR 61000-3-14 : Assessment of emission limits for harmonics,
interharmonics, voltage fluctuations and
unbalance for the connection of disturbing
installations to LV power systems
HB 264-2003 — Hand Book in Power Quality
Compatibility levels for Pst and Pit in LV power system are 1.0 and 0.8
respectively (Table 1 of AS/NZS 61000.3.7:2001).
Refer Sections 1.1 and 1.2 for a typical customer emission limits derived
based on user agreed total maximum demand of up to 1.5 MVA. Site specific
limits will be available on request.
2. All motor loads cannot be started simultaneously and the starting current of
the motors must be limited to 2-3 x full rated current by fitting with an
appropriate starters.
3. ENERGEX approval to connect the loads is conditional upon the attached
Network Connection Contract and this agreement to rectify any interference
that may occur in practice. This would require Noosa Council to take
immediate steps to remedy the situation in a short time frame. The cost of any
mitigation measures would be borne solely by the Noosa Council.
4, On the completion of all the electrical load installation, further site
measurement at the PCC/POC will be required to confirm emission limits due
to distorting/ fluctuating loads. Please contact ENERGEX after the
commissioning of the new load(s) for ENERGEX to follow up on
measurements.
5. ENERGEX stress that should the approved electrical loads be exceeded, this
will result in poor voltage regulation to other customers connected to the 11kV
feeder NVL284, Should this occur, ENERGEX will take action to limit the
supply to the Noosa Council.
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1. Customer emission limits
1.1. Voltage fluctuations (Rule $5.3.7)
The Customer must ensure that the voltage fluctuations caused by variations
in loading level at the connection point, including those arising from
energisation, de-energisation or other operation of plant, must not exceed the
voltage fluctuation emission limits specified by ENERGEX.
: Short and long term flicker emission limits
Individual Short Term Emission individual Long Term
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Rapid Voltage Changes Emission Limits (Starting Condition) is given in the
following table:
The maximum voltage change AU/UN for normal operating conditions is
expressed in percent of the actual voltage in the table below. A customer may
cause voltage changes, depending on the repetition frequency of these
changes. Where AU is steady state voltage Change and UN is Steady state
voltage.
Emission Limits for voltage changes in function of the number of
changes per hour, r
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1.2. Harmonics and voltage notching (Rule $5.3.8)
The Customer must ensure that the harmonic voltage distortion caused by
non-linearity, commutation of power electronic equipment, harmonic
resonance and other effects within the plant, must not exceed the harmonic
emission limits specified by ENERGEX.
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Current Distortion Limits for distribution system
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Isc = Maximum short-circuit current at PCC or POE
1.3. Balancing of load currents (Rule S5.3.6)
a) ENERGEX requires a connected Customer's load to be balanced across
all phases in order to maintain the negative sequence voltage at each
connection point at less than or equal to the limits of the system standards
por the nominal supply vollage level, being as set out in the following
table:
pare | etc i
supply voltage | Maximum negative sequence voltage (% of nominal voltage)
(kV)
| Column 2 | Column 3 | Column4 | Columné |
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contingency | contingency once per hour
event event
average average
MWorless | 20 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
b) The Customer must ensure that it meets for connections at voltages less
than 30 kV, that the current in any phase is not greater than 105 percent
or less than 95 percent of the average of the currents in the three phases.
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1.4 Power factor requirements (Rule $5.3.5)
(a) If the power factor falls outside the relevant performance standard (as
outlined below) over any critical loading period nominated by
ENERGEX, the Customer must, where required by ENERGEX in order
to maintain satisfactory voltage levels at the connection point. This
may be achieved by installing additional reactive plant or reaching a
commercial agreement with ENERGEX to install, operate and maintain
equivalent reactive plant as part of the connection assets or by
alternative commercial arrangements with another party.
(b) \f a Customer installs shunt capacitors to comply with power factor
requirements it must comply with ENERGEX's reasonable
requirements to ensure that the design does not severely attenuate
audio frequency signals used for load control or operations, or
adversely impact on harmonic voltage levels at the connection point.
(c) The performance standard relevant to this clause is:
Pursuant to clause 36(2)(d) of the Electricity Regulation, ENERGEX
requires the Customer to ensure that the power factor of the
Customer's load is:
i. for low voltage supply to the Customer, at least 0.8 lagging; and
ii. for high voltage supply to the Customer, is within the range stated in
Schedule 5.3.5.2 of the National Electricity Rules.
Customer Agreement
| agree to rectify any interference to ENERGEX network after commissioning
the electrical load.
Signature: Date: ween eneeeee en ----
NeM@: neneensenn onsen Company: ««=sas.02-2--2.--
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