Meeting papers

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                          14 AUGUST 2023


Program Opportunities          Details
Construction methodology      The Council team will continue to work with the Contractor to
allows for adaptable program determine if the alternative offer is feasible and offers benefits to
to support possible conflicts Council. This will require further detailed discussion about traffic
with other projects.          detours in relation to other REPA and Council Infrastructure
                              projects as well as safety review.
Safety Risks                  Mitigation
The contractor fails to ensure Prior to commencement of services, the recommended contractor’s
the work is conducted safely management plans, Safe Work Method Statements, Job Hazard
and in accordance with         Analysis (or similar) and other documentation will be submitted,
minimum standards.             reviewed, and accepted by Council.
                               Council will undertake surveillance, regular safety audits and
                               inspections throughout the construction period.
High-risk work using           The contractor has demonstrated their capability through the tender
machinery and hoisting         process. The contractor is experienced having successfully
involved.                      completed similar type works.
Environmental Harm Risks Mitigation
Works impact on the            The contractor is responsible for the development and
environment.                   implementation of strategies to minimise impacts such as noise,
                               dust, vibration, sediment and erosion. The superintendent and
                               Council staff will closely monitor the construction phase to ensure
                               all impacts are minimised.
                               Council can offer the contractor examples of the expected
                               environmental plans to support their development.
Public Disruption Risks        Mitigation
Traffic disruption due to road The locations have been trafficable for the last 18 months. The
closures at the site location. sites will be managed via side-tracks or detours as the site
                               allows. The program will be constantly monitored and adapted to
                               ensure impacts are minimised based on other REPA and Council
                               Infrastructure projects.
                               This methodology will be communicated with the community as
                               appropriate.
Communication issues.          The Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator will work closely work with
                               Council’s Communications and Infrastructure departments, as well
                               with the contractor to inform affected residents and businesses.
                               There is a dedicated web portal for information dissemination.
Noise and dust from plant
and equipment may be a         This will be minimised by working during normal working hours
cause of disruption to         where possible.
residents.
Disaster occurs during         Emergency services will be made aware of the impact to sites so
construction                   they can adapt accordingly.



Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
   •   Queensland Reconstruction Authority;




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