COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSION GUIDELINES

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1. A period of 15 minutes before the start of any official Open Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting is available for members of the Public to address the Meeting or submit questions either verbally or in writing, on matters INCLUDED in the Business Paper for the particular Meeting, or matters deemed by the Mayor or Chair to be relevant.

2. Members of the public will be permitted a maximum of five (5) minutes to address the Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting. An extension of time may be granted by the Mayor or Chair if deemed necessary.

3. A member of the public seeking to represent or speak on behalf of a third party must satisfy the Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting that he or she has the authority to represent or speak on behalf of the third party.

4. Members of the public wishing to address the Infrastructure Services Committee Meetings are encouraged to contact Council, either by telephone (02) 6730 2316 or in person, prior to 12 noon the day before the Meeting and register their intention to address the Meeting.

5. The Mayor or Chair will be guided by Section 10A(2)(a) – (i) of the Local Government Act 1993, in not allowing members of the public during community consultation sessions in dealing or discussing or disclosing any information with regards to the matters mentioned in this section and subsections of the Act.

Local Government Act 1993

Section 10A(2) (a) – (i)

The matters and information are the following:

(a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors), (b) the personal hardship of any resident or ratepayer,

(c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business,

(d) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed: (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it, or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council, or (iii) reveal a trade secret,

(e) information that would, if disclosed, prejudice the maintenance of law,

(f) matters affecting the security of the council, councillors, council staff or council property,

(g) advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege,

(h) information concerning the nature and location of a place or an item of Aboriginal significance on community land,

(i) alleged contraventions of any code of conduct requirements applicable under section 440.

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GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL

Notice is herewith given of an

ORDINARY INFRASTRUCTURE

SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

That will be held at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre, William Gardner Conference Room, Grey Street, Glen Innes on:

Tuesday, 5 November 2013 at 5.15pm

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY ... 3

2 APOLOGIES ... 3

3 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS / PECUNIARY AND NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS ... 3

4 REPORTS ... 4

4.1 Governance: Committees of Council: Special Purpose Committee: Infrastructure Services Committee ... 4

4.2 Roads: Bridges – Timber Bridge at Nine Mile Road Severn River ... 6

4.3 Corporate Management: CBD Upgrade ... 8

4.4 Financial Management: Emmaville Beautification Master Plan ... 17

4.5 Plant, Equipment and Stores: Fleet Management: Light Vehicles ... 20

4.6 Corporate Management: Policy Register: Repeal of Policy ... 23

4.7 Corporate Management: Pesticide Use Notification Plan Policy ... 25

4.8 Department of Infrastructure Services: Monthly Reporting – September 2013 ... 27

5 MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE ... 45

6 CLOSED COMMITTEE REPORTS ... 46

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GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL COMMITTEE CHARTER

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN: Elected by Council or Committee.

COUNCILLORS: All Councillors are voting members.

STAFF ATTENDING: Director: Infrastructure Services.

Personal Assistant (Infrastructure Services) – Minute Taker.

The General Manager may ex officio attend any meeting and other Directors or Managers when necessary and when required.

VISITORS: Community members may attend the meeting as spectators or to make presentations to the committee on agenda items in accordance with the Community Consultation Session Guidelines applicable to the Ordinary meetings of Council.

The Committee may also invite community members to address the committee and provide advice to the committee during the committee meeting.

QUORUM: Four (4) Councillors.

MEETING TIME: The second Wednesday of the month, commencing at 5:00pm for community consultation and 5:15pm for commencement of reports.

VENUE: William Gardner Conference Room, Glen Innes Library/Learning Centre.

OBJECTIVES: To consider matters referred from time to time by Council or matters considered to be of an urgent nature by the Committee Chairperson, Mayor or General Manager, as well as all other standard matters/items prepared for the Committee’s consideration by the Director of Infrastructure Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES: To make recommendations to Council on any matters referred to it by Council or matters considered to be of an urgent or non-urgent nature as defined above, relating to the following areas of responsibility:

The development and monitoring of all works programs; Glen Innes Aggregates;

Asset management of Council’s civil infrastructure; Emergency and fire services;

Waste management services; Mechanical asset management; Horticultural services;

Input into the Delivery Programme in relation to the responsibilities listed above; and

Other matters that may from time to time be referred by Council.

TERMS OF REFERENCE:

1. To consider reports, advice and recommendations of Management, and to make recommendations to Council on matters placed before the Committee ensuring the recommendations are within the limits of available resources and subject to the powers vested under the Statutes, Regulations and Council’s own policies.

2. To recommend to Council the need for the formulation of or amendment to policies in relation to matters before the Committee.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY

“I acknowledge the Ngoorabul people as the traditional custodians of our land. I give respect to past and present Elders and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.

I also recognise the role of our early settlers, Celtic and Anglo, in shaping the community that we have become.”

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APOLOGIES

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DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS /

PECUNIARY AND NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS

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REPORTS

4.1

Governance: Committees of Council: Special Purpose

Committee: Infrastructure Services Committee

REPORT FROM: DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Author: Vanessa Menzie – Director of Infrastructure Services PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is for Council to elect the Chairperson for the Infrastructure Services Committee.

BACKGROUND

At the Council meeting of 26 September 2013, Council resolved to establish an Infrastructure Services Committee under Section 355 (b) of the Local Government Act 1993 and adopted a Charter for the committee. The Charter specifies that the Chairperson is to be elected by Council or the Committee.

(a) Relevance to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

Council’s Strategic Objective under “Governance and Community Leadership” (GCL 1.1) states the following: “Community members are informed and engaged in Council activities and Council listens and responds to the community”, and “Council is proactive in its open communications with the local community via Community Committees of Council.”

Further, another one of Council’s Strategic Objectives (GCL 3.5) states the following: “To be recognised as a well managed Council and an „Employer of Choice‟”, and “To manage community infrastructure effectively.”

(b) Financial Considerations

Nil.

COMMENTARY

All Councillors are members of the Committee and, as per the adopted Charter, are eligible to nominate for the role of Chairperson (if the Mayor chooses not to chair this Committee).

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice does not specifically nominate the method for the election of the Chairperson of a Committee. Therefore, nominations for the position of Chairperson may be given to the General Manager prior to this meeting, or nominations tabled at the meeting.

The election can be held as Council determines, either by show of hands or ballot. It should be noted that the Charter does not specify the term for the role of Chair. It is suggested that the membership and Chair be re-assessed annually as part of the September Council meeting determining the delegates to Committees.

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(a) Governance/Policy Implications

The Committee will function in accordance with the adopted Charter and Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

(b) Legal Implications Nil. (c) Social Implications Nil. (d) Environmental Implications Nil.

(e) Economic/Asset Management Implications

Nil.

CONCLUSION

Council has established the Infrastructure Services Committee and Councillors need to elect a Chairperson as per the adopted Charter.

RECOMMENDATION

That Councillor ______________ be elected as Chairperson for the Infrastructure Services Committee until the September 2014 Council meeting, when Committee delegates are re-assessed.

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4.2

Roads: Bridges – Timber Bridge at Nine Mile Road Severn River

Author: Vanessa Menzie – Director of Infrastructure Services

ANNEXURE A PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the timber bridge over Nine Mile Road on the Severn River, and temporary access arrangements until a suitable permanent waterway crossing can be implemented.

BACKGROUND

A report was presented to the September Council meeting, detailing possible options for the future of the timber bridge and recommendations for a temporary causeway and further testing.

The report to Council also included the following in relation to the temporary causeway: Once the temporary causeway is constructed, the bridge should be closed to all traffic until a long-term solution is implemented by Council. However, should the causeway be flooded for an extended period, the bridge could be temporarily reopened to light traffic, with regular inspections by Council to monitor the bridge until the causeway can be reopened.

Subsequently, a letter has been received from the Dundee Reserve Trust (please see Annexure A as attached to the Business Paper) relating concerns about this proposal and their requirements for a new bridge.

(a) Relevance to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

One of Council’s objectives is to ensure that road infrastructure assets are fit for purpose and meet community service level aspirations. The adopted road hierarchy for Nine Mile Road adjacent to the bridge site is Local Access Type A, which is the third (3rd) of six (6) levels that apply to Council’s unsealed roads network.

Council has allocated $60,000 for the construction of the temporary causeway.

COMMENTARY

The temporary causeway design has been approved by the Department of Fisheries, although there has been an amount of negotiation to enable the approval. Works have commenced on the causeway.

The causeway design includes a three (3) cell 1200 millimetres (mm) x 600mm box culvert, which will provide (statistically) one (1) year flood immunity. Therefore, (statistically) the temporary causeway will be accessible for the vast majority of the time. This level of immunity is greater than most other temporary causeways that Council constructs during bridgeworks, and reflects that the temporary causeway may be in place for an extended period of time.

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The proposal, to close the bridge to traffic until such time as Council determines the long-term future of the bridge, is based on consideration of the risks posed to traffic and the existing condition of the bridge.

Once the non-destructive testing is complete, it may be appropriate, (if cost-effective) for minor repairs i.e. decking, to be undertaken to allow light vehicles to continue to use the bridge until the long-term works are undertaken.

Council’s Construction Coordinator has advised that he informed Mr Chappell that the maintenance grading would be scheduled for the fortnight following the completion of the temporary causeway. Most of the work to be completed on Nile Mile Road is flood damage from the previous declared events.

(a) Governance/Policy Implications

Nil.

(b) Legal Implications

As discussed in September Council report.

(c) Social Implications

(d) Environmental Implications

The Fisheries Permit specifies the environmental controls that must be in place on the worksite during construction.

CONCLUSION

The Department of Fisheries approval has been gained and the temporary sidetrack has commenced construction. The causeway will provide a reasonable level of flood immunity, until such time as either minor repairs or the permanent solution can be implemented.

RECOMMENDATION

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4.3

Corporate Management: CBD Upgrade

REPORT FROM: DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Authors: Vanessa Menzie – Director of Infrastructure Services David Dadley – Project Manager – CBD Revitalisation Mike Stone – Senior Design Officer

ANNEXURE B and C PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to formally present to Council for Council’s consideration recommendations for elements of the Central Business District (CBD) Upgrade.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report discusses the investigation and design work being undertaken for the CBD Revitalisation, and seeks Council’s approval for a number of elements of the project. Testing of the concrete pavement in Grey Street has been completed and has been found to be satisfactory, with an anticipated further effective life of 10 to 15 years, subject to rehabilitation and bitumen sealing.

A design has been prepared for a stormwater drainage upgrade in Grey Street between Bourke and Meade Streets to improve known drainage issues. The report discusses the expected level of improvement, but stresses that the improvement is limited by the size of the existing drainage line in Bourke Street that discharges to Rocky Ponds Creek. The cost for the drainage upgrade, which is outside the scope of the Master Plan, is $148,000. The report recommends funding this from the revenue from the Drainage Charge.

The proposal for a Town Square and shared zone is recommended, with modifications from the original Master Plan due to site level constraints. The implementation of a shared zone has been supported by the Local Traffic Committee, including Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).

The design for the car parking in Grey Street has been finalised and the number of spaces can be optimised by adopting the Australian Standard minimum width of 2.6 metres. This results in no loss of spaces between Bourke and Wentworth Street, a loss of 14 spaces between Bourke and Meade Streets and a gain of seven (7) spaces between Wentworth and Lang Streets.

The Master Plan estimate for the whole works is being progressively updated with accurate costing as detailed design work is completed. This report provides a breakdown of how the project costs apply to each element of the project.

Essential Energy has confirmed that works can commence between Wentworth and Lang Streets as early as late November. However, this would cause disruption to business and the alternative proposal is for the undergrounding works to commence in February, after which Council can complete the roadworks in this section and install the street lights.

BACKGROUND

At the Council meeting held on 24 February 2011 Council adopted the following recommendation:

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That Council adopts the Glen Innes CBD Master Plan, subject to operational variations that maybe required as each stage of the plan is implemented.

Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 26 September 2013, resolved the following: That a Councilor Workshop be held on 17 October 2013 at 5.00pm to provide for an opportunity for in-depth discussion for options considered in the body of the report, including the concrete core drilling test results and quotations received from grouting contractors, pertaining to the overall Central Business Development revitalisation project.

At this workshop, Councillors were given information on: The concrete pavement;

Stormwater; Town square; Trees;

Car parking;

Estimate for the overall works; Electricity upgrade.

The information provided to the Councillors is attached to the Business Paper as Annexure B.

(a) Relevance to integrated Planning and reporting Framework

The implementation of the CBD Master Plan is a key strategy within the Community Strategic Plan to achieve the objective “To build on and expand business/industry across the LGA and specifically in the Glen Innes CBD”.

The overall budget for the CBD revitalisation physical works is $2.7 million. This amount is based on the 2009 estimate of probable costs developed by the consultant who prepared the Master Plan, and an estimate of likely works for the concrete pavement rehabilitation.

As the detailed design work is progressing, the estimate for each project element is being refined and will reflect current-day costs.

The attached graphs diagrammatically show the estimates for each element of the project. The specific estimates are also presented throughout this report.

There are adequate funds within the existing budget allocations for the completion of the proposed pavement works as shown below in the pavement rehabilitation section.

COMMENTARY

Pavement Rehabilitation

The following test results and estimates relating to the possible existing concrete pavement stabilisation works have been received:

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Report from Coffey laboratories – Results from the core samples tested show that the existing concrete pavement is predominantly made up of a nominal 40 millimetre (mm) basalt aggregate, with an excessive amount of cement paste containing fine/very fine sand; the compressive strength of the concrete is 40 megapascals (Mpa), which is considered to be good. The permeability tests are significantly high, which means that the ingress of water can occur freely.

The laboratory summary states: ”The test results of the magnitude determined indicates a strong concrete (similar to New South Wales (NSW) Highway strength requirements) with high porosity and permeability. In the long term such a concrete could be expected to exhibit surface deterioration however be of sufficient strength to perform under heavy traffic.

The performance of the concrete pavement depends on present in place conditions, traffic classification and total pavement design and quality.

The consequences of high porosity and permeability could possibly be overcome for a period by the provision of a waterproof type overlay. All aspects of the existing state of the concrete in place need to be considered”.

Uretek Ground Engineering – Uretek recommends filling the voids with an epoxy grout to limit deflection under load and thus prevent further slab deterioration. The report from Uretek states that their inspection revealed:

 Movement under load as evidenced by vibration in some areas;

 The jointing material was breaking up and allowing ingress of water through joints into the subbase; and

 Voids were detected as outlined in the report by Construction X-Ray.

Please note that the estimate for concrete pavement stabilisation and crack repair may vary up or down as it is not possible to determine the exact depth and extent of the voids present or the length of cracking. It is estimated to take five (5) shifts to complete the slab stabilisation works. Traffic control can be managed during the repair work so that disruption is minimised. However, sections within each block would need to be progressively closed/opened as work progressed down the roadway. Crack and slab repairs will take a similar amount of time.

Should Council resolve to retain the concrete, additional quotes will be sought for the rehabilitation work. Therefore, the quote from Uretek has not been attached to this report as it is commercial in confidence.

Summary of estimated costs for pavement works not included as part of the Master Plan:

Concrete pavement rehabilitation

Slab stabilisation $ 95,000

Crack repairs $ 29,000

Slab repairs $ 8,500

Geotextile seal $ 69,000

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Other pavement costs:

Asphalt over granular pavement in parking lanes (additional to

that allowed for in Master Plan) $ 280,500 Asphalting Grey Street between

Wentworth and Lang Streets $ 133,000 Pavement contingency $ 50,000

Subtotal $ 463,500

Total – budgeted amount $ 665,000

The following table gives an indication of the expected typical lifespan of the various remediation treatments for a concrete pavement. Given the results of the pavement testing, it is not unrealistic that the remediation recommended above will extend the concrete pavement effective life for a further 10 to 15 years for a cost of around $200,000, after which some more repairs would be anticipated and bitumen resealing. In comparison, the estimated cost for a new concrete pavement is in the order of $550,000, with a design life of 40 years.

TREATMENT TYPICAL LIFESPAN

Diamond grinding 10 to 15 years Full-depth repair 10 to 15 years Partial depth repair 10 to 15 years Slab stabilisation No practical limit Load transfer restoration 8 to 10 years

Joint resealing 5 to 15 years

Crack sealing 10 years

Bitumen seal 5 to 15 years depending on seal type

It is recommended that the concrete pavement be retained, and that the required rehabilitation and bitumen sealing work noted above be undertaken in conjunction with other project works.

It is recommended that the parking lanes be rehabilitated with granular pavement with a 30mm asphalt surfacing.

Stormwater Drainage Upgrade

Plan 10/043 shows a schematic plan of the existing and proposed stormwater lines for the Bourke Street to Meade Street section of Grey Street. The CBD Master Plan did not include provision for this level of major stormwater upgrade. It should be noted that there has been no known localised flooding in the Wentworth Street to Bourke Street section of Grey Street.

The proposed stormwater design layout was determined using Computer Aided Design, based on Australian Rainfall and Run-off (AR&R) methods, to model the capacity of the existing system and to determine the design of the proposed system. The existing system only has a capacity to handle a short duration high intensity two (2) year storm through to a slightly longer duration low intensity five (5) year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) storm event. These storm models show significant upwelling of water at several pits and have widths and depths of flow in the gutters in excess of desirable limits.

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The above results indicated a need to upgrade the drainage in this section of Grey Street, particularly with regard to known flooding in the low sag area of the western side of Grey Street. Also, short duration high intensity storm events would have placed additional strain on the existing stormwater system when the drainage system from the new Town Hall car park scheme was added to the existing system.

Australian Rainfall and Run-off (AR&R) recommends a 20 year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) storm event for a commercial area such as the Glen Innes CBD precinct. The stormwater upgrade design is limited by existing service levels and more notably by the existing levels of the Bourke Street drainage line, which the Grey Street upgrade utilises as its outfall pipe.

Twenty year ARI and higher storm events were modelled. However, without a significant and high cost upgrade to the existing Bourke Street line capacity to handle a storm event greater than a 20 year ARI, it is not feasible to provide any greater capacity than a 20 year ARI between Bourke and Meade Streets. It should be noted that minor flooding of some shops, opposite the low sag area on the west side of Grey Street, will still be possible when storm events higher than an ARI of 20 years occur.

Updated estimates for the stormwater drainage upgrade do not include reinstatement costs of any affected existing kerb extensions, as these costs would be included in any upgrade of these items as per the estimates in the CBD Master Plan. Also, updated estimates for the stormwater drainage upgrade do not include the pedestrian style stormwater grating required at the junction of the existing footpath and the new Town Square, as these were seen to be part of the costs for the Town Square component of the project.

It is recommended that Council undertake the drainage upgrade work shown on Plan 10/043 between Bourke and Meade Streets at an estimated cost of $148,000.00 and that Council fund this upgrade from the Drainage Charge, as this upgrade is not directly related to the implementation of the Master Plan, and yet must be constructed to facilitate the Master Plan and to improve the level of flooding immunity to businesses.

Parking

Plan 10/039 shows the relationship between the Town Square area and the locations of proposed street trees, lighting and both parallel and centre car parking. This plan was based on the layout proposed in the CBD Master Plan.

Concerns have been raised over the loss of car parking spaces and the following needs to be considered. The Australian Standard for on-street parking requires a minimum length for parallel parking of six (6) metres, with an end space minimum of 6.3 metres. The Standard also requires a minimum width for 90 degree angle-parking (centre-parking) of 2.6 metres, with a minimum width of 3.2 metres for disabled parking spaces. The existing parking generally exceeds the above requirements, with centre-parking having an average width of 2.9 metres.

There are several elements of the CBD upgrade that act as constraints when designing the layout of the proposed parking spaces. These include existing driveways, the retention of loading zones, the location of kerb extensions and garden beds, the location and layout of the Town Square and the location of street lighting. It should be noted that the location of street lighting on Plan 10/039 is in accordance with the Street

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Lighting Standard, and is therefore not able to be modified to reduce the number of street lights.

Some space around the street lights has been incorporated into the design and is required to provide protection to the street light poles from errant drivers. The other previously mentioned elements are able to be modified to some degree, but have in general been shown in accordance with the approved CBD Master Plan.

Parallel parking spaces, as shown on the plan, cannot be modified, as the maximum number of spaces possible in the available space for parking has already been achieved. Centre parking, as shown on the plan, is the maximum number of spaces possible in the available spaces using the minimum width requirement of 2.6 metres.

The actual average width exceeds the minimum in nearly all cases, as the available space divided by the width requirement gives a set number of spaces, and after rounding this would increase the average width for that space. It is not possible to achieve more spaces without reducing parking widths to a width below that required by the standard. It is possible to slightly modify the centre parking to be able to achieve some spaces to a width of approximately 2.9 metres, but this is only possible in a few cases, as has been identified in a previous report to Council.

The table from the previous report is reproduced here for clarity:

Between Bourke and Meade Streets

Existing Master Plan Current Design

Disabled spaces 2 2 2

Loading zones 2 1 2

Bus zone

Parallel spaces 42 37 35

Centre spaces 53 38 46 @ 2.6 metre (m) wide

(40 if 2.9m wide)

TOTAL 99 78 85

Between Bourke and Wentworth Streets

Disabled spaces 4 2 4

Loading zones 1 1 1

Bus zone 1 1

Parallel spaces 31 40* (36) 33

Centre spaces 43 38 42 @ 2.6m wide

(38 if 2.9m wide)

TOTAL 80 81* (77) 81

Between Lang and Wentworth Streets

Centre spaces 44 51 @ 2.6m wide

(46 if 2.9m wide)

It is recommended that Council adopts Plan 10/039, designed with the minimum 2.6 metre parking space width, as per the Australian Standard, as the minimum width for the centre parking spaces, acknowledging that some spaces will be wider due to the spacing of the street lights etc.

Town Square

Plan 10/041 is an enlarged plan of the proposed Town Square area showing the main components of the Town Square. The Master Plan recommended the adoption of the

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Town Square as a shared zone. Plan 10/042 shows a typical section across the Town Square Area. All elements of the Town Square area are yet to be finalised in regard to type, size and precise location. Locations of both existing services and proposed new services will have an impact on the location of elements. It should be noted that the sizes of elements, such as garden beds and bollards, need to be sufficient to create the restriction effect that is necessary to provide the traffic calming required for a safe entry area to the shared zone areas of the Town Square.

The typical section shows that the new pavement levels are approximately matching existing levels. It was the intention of the Master Plan to create a raised area; however, this is not possible. The typical section shows a pavement cross-fall on the western side of three percent (3%) grade. This is the maximum recommended for pedestrian areas, to cater for the needs of persons with mobility problems. A raised Town Square area would increase the cross-fall on the western side to a grade in excess of the recommended grade. It is assumed that the raised area was proposed to enhance the previously mentioned safe entry to the shared zone area. It is possible to achieve safe entry approaches by using a textured pavement area, in addition to appropriate signage, to reinforce driver awareness.

The concept of implementing a shared zone has been supported by the Local Traffic Committee, which has representatives from both Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and the Police.

Some concern has been raised in regard to the location of the disabled parking spaces at the ends of the Town Square area. It should be noted that these spaces are as per the CBD Master Plan, and the location shown has several advantages for persons with mobility problems or their carers. Drivers with mobility problems that require a wheelchair access do not need to alight from their vehicles and lower their wheelchairs from a typical roof mounted position while being adjacent to traffic moving past their vehicle.

With the two (2) centre parking spaces, depending on the direction of approach, it is possible to park their cars in a space and alight from their vehicles in the centre parking, with safe access directly to the Town Square area. When driven by a carer it is still possible to achieve a safe and convenient access point, without the need to alight over a kerb as would be the case with parallel parking. It should be noted that the location of disabled parking spaces adjacent to the existing courtesy crossings in Grey Street was considered by the Local Access Committee to be the preferred location.

It is recommended that Council formally adopt the implementation of a shared zone within the Town Square.

Trees

At this time, although attempts have been made to acquire quotes and availability for super-advanced Tilias – Greenspire (Lindens), the numbers required are not available from current sources. Enquiries are currently underway to see if the trees can be sourced from further afield.

Alternative species that are currently available that would be of similar growth patterns are:

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Lang to Wentworth Street Update

Essential Energy has now completed the design for the power upgrade in this section and scheduled their resources for the works, which is expected to take three (3) weeks to complete. The works include the connection of the new power supply to the existing business houses, installation of all the underground conduits and cables, and the installation of pier footings, street lights and poles. The connection of the new power supply to the businesses in this section also involves considerable work on the footpaths in front of their premises. After Essential Energy has completed its work, Council can complete the roadworks in this section and install the street lights.

The following options are available to complete the works:

1. To commence works during the last week of November, (this is the earliest that Essential Energy can commit resources) with the estimated completion of works being at the end of the second week in December. This option would have considerable impact on the businesses leading up to Christmas.

2. To defer the works until February next year when Essential Energy resumes work after the Christmas close down, and then proceed with the energy upgrade works in the block between Bourke and Meade Streets immediately after completing this section and in conjunction with Council’s works.

(a) Governance/Policy Implications

At the October Council meeting a report regarding the petition received from Glen Innes Community was presented and Council resolved the following:

That Council notes the resolution and the priorities identified in the correspondence received from the Glen Innes Community Voice.

That Council notes the petition lodged by the Glen Innes Community Voice. That Council advised the Glen Innes Community Voice that Council will

continue to exercise due diligence and duty of care as part of its governance responsibilities, in dealing with the options available as part of the upgrade of the Glen Innes Central Business District.

That the recommendations received from Glen Innes Community Voice be included as part of Council‟s consideration of the Central Business District‟s upgrade.

A copy of the Glen Innes Community Voice letter is attached to this report, as Annexure C, for Councillors’ consideration.

(b) Legal Implications

Where applicable, the designs conform to relevant Australian Standards.

Nil.

The new stormwater drainage will require cleaning and maintenance and eventual renewal; however, the effective life of stormwater systems is in the order of 80 to 100 years.

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The rehabilitation of the concrete pavement extends the life of an existing asset, and the reduction in disruption to local businesses is of economic benefit.

CONCLUSION

The elements discussed in this report and their associated recommendations fulfil the previous resolution that Council adopt the Glen Innes CBD Master Plan, subject to operational variations that may be required as each stage of the plan is implemented.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the concrete pavement be retained and that the required rehabilitation and bitumen sealing work be undertaken in conjunction with other project works.

2. That the parking lanes be rehabilitated with granular pavement with a 30mm asphalt surfacing.

3. That Council undertakes the drainage upgrade work shown on Plan 10/043 between Bourke and Meade Streets at an estimated cost of $148,000.00 and that Council fund this upgrade from the Drainage Charge, as this upgrade is not directly related to the implementation of the Master Plan, and yet must be constructed to facilitate the Master Plan and to improve the level of flooding immunity to businesses.

4. That Council adopts Plan 10/039, designed with the minimum 2.6 metre parking space width, as per the Australian Standard, as the minimum width for the centre parking spaces, acknowledging that some spaces will be wider due to the spacing of the street lights etc.

5. That Council formally adopts the implementation of a shared zone within the Town Square.

6. That Council requests Essential Energy to defer the works in Grey Street, between Wentworth and Lang Streets, until February 2014 when Essential Energy resumes work after the Christmas close down, and then proceed with the energy upgrade works in the block between Bourke and Meade Streets immediately after completing this section and in conjunction with Council’s works.

7. That the recommendations received from Glen Innes Community Voice be included as part of Council’s consideration of the Central Business District’s upgrade.

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4.4

Financial Management: Emmaville Beautification Master Plan

Author: Vanessa Menzie – Director of Infrastructure Services

ANNEXURE D PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is for Council to consider future budget amounts for the implementation of the draft Emmaville Beautification Master Plan (please see Annexure D attached to the Business Paper).

BACKGROUND

The 2012/13 Operational Plan had the action to develop Beautification Plans for Deepwater and Emmaville. Council staff members have been working with the Emmaville Beautification group, to develop a 10 year Master Plan for Emmaville. The group consists of community members who registered their interest following advertising by Council. At the commencement of the project 18 persons were on the working group.

Council has met with the Beautification group on five (5) occasions since April 2013, including a town walk-around, to develop the draft Master Plan. A draft 10 year Master Plan has now been developed.

The draft Master Plan lists the major elements of the project and their respective draft priority. At this time, the estimates are only indicative and will be subject to detailed design.

(a) Relevance to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

The 2012/13 Operational Plan had the action to develop Beautification Plans for Deepwater and Emmaville.

The 2013/14 Operational Plan has the action to finalise Beautification Plans for Deepwater and Emmaville.

The draft Emmaville Beautification Master Plan is based on Council contributing a maximum of $10,000 per annum for 10 years. Where there would be a shortfall in funding, projects would need to be “topped-up” by volunteering, donations and grant funding. Alternatively, projects would need to be scoped back, if alternative funding was unavailable. At this time, no nominated projects exceed the $10,000 per annum threshold.

COMMENTARY

The draft Master Plan has been prepared to a stage where it is now appropriate for Council to consider the nominated projects and their respective priorities, prior to public exhibition. (Please note comments below in the Environmental Implications section explaining the two (2) versions of the plan.)

The attached project plan shows the projects in order of priority, as discussed at the last working group meeting. It should be noted that there was significant discussion within the working group on the relative importance of the projects and their priorities. Ultimately, Councillors have the final determination on the projects and their priority.

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There has also been some discussion about the Church Hall refurbishment, specifically new concrete in front of the building, being funded from the Beautification programme. The Reverend has since been advised that heritage funding may be available and this would be a more appropriate funding source.

The next phase following wider community consultation is implementation. Given that Emmaville does not have a Progress Association like Deepwater to oversee implementation, consideration should be given to the best way to coordinate implementation. It is not considered necessary to have such a large Committee, as currently exists, overseeing implementation.

It is recommended that a much smaller Implementation Committee, say four (4) community members, Councillor(s), plus Council staff, be established to oversee the projects, including coordinating volunteers and further community input into specific projects i.e. the Historic Drive. Council could call for nominations during the Master Plan public exhibition period, and determine the Implementation Committee membership at the February Council meeting.

Recommended Implementation Programme

1. November Infrastructure Services Committee meeting/Council meeting – Council resolves to put the draft Master Plan on public display following any modifications made by Council.

2. Council writes to the working group thanking them for their contributions in developing the draft Master Plan.

3. The draft Master Plan placed on public exhibition. Council also calls for nominations for the Implementation Committee.

4. Comments on the draft Master Plan and nominations close on 24 January 2014. 5. Report to February Infrastructure Services Committee meeting/Council meeting –

Council reviews comments, revises/adopts the Master Plan and determines membership of the Implementation Committee.

6. Works commence in March on 2013/14 projects.

(a) Governance/Policy Implications

Nil.

The Emmaville community can support these projects by volunteering to assist with elements like painting and landscaping.

Tourism will also be a beneficiary of the projects, with improved signage and facilities.

(d) Environmental Implications

Council should note that the upgrade of the lookout area is fully located with crown land. Council staff members have approached the appropriate Land Officers to

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discuss the project. As yet, Council has not received approval for the proposed works.

Accordingly, as no guarantee can be given as to when, or if, the approval will be given, it would be appropriate to reprioritize this project into future years. Therefore, two (2) versions of the draft Master Plan have been attached for Council’s consideration.

Many of the projects will improve local amenity and provide improved landscaping.

(e) Economic/Asset Management Implications

Any assets created as part of the Master Plan implementation will require on-going maintenance. The selection of the assets will be an important consideration. Consideration has already been given to manufacturing the seats and shelters locally using full metal construction, which would be both vandal resistant and low maintenance.

CONCLUSION

The Master Plan provides the Emmaville community with a plan for beautifying the village, improving tourist facilities and implementing projects that capture the history of Emmaville. It is hoped that this will continue to be a worthwhile project to bring together residents and Council staff, and to have a shared vision for the future.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council determines which version of the Master Plan becomes the “draft” for advertising, including any modifications made by Council.

2. That Council advertises the draft Emmaville Beautification Master Plan, attached as Annexure D to the Business Paper, for a period of not less than 28 days for public comment.

3. That any public submissions are considered and the appropriate changes made to the draft Emmaville Beautification Master Plan following the consultation period, and a further report be furnished to Council for consideration prior to adoption of the plan.

4. That, in the event of no significant comments being received during the public display period, the plan becomes the adopted Emmaville Beautification Masterplan.

5. That Council calls for nominations for four (4) community members to form an Implementation Committee, and that Council considers the nominations at the February 2014 Council meeting.

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4.5

Plant, Equipment and Stores: Fleet Management: Light Vehicles

Author: Malcolm Donnelly – Manager of Technical Services

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to consider a reduction in Council’s light vehicle fleet.

BACKGROUND

At the May 2013 Ordinary Meeting of Council it was resolved that a report be prepared with specific recommendations on disposing of ten (10) vehicles from Council’s light fleet.

An annual allowance was also offered to those staff having Category One (1) and Category Two (2) leaseback vehicles in lieu of having continued access to Council’s Motor Vehicle Leaseback scheme. Three (3) participants took up this offer immediately, and disposal of these vehicles yielded net proceeds of $46,450.92 exclusive of GST back into Council’s General Fund.

The Director of Infrastructure Services implemented an internet-based fleet booking system in June, which now contains up to three (3) months of reliable data on light vehicle usage patterns.

(a) Relevance to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

Council’s vehicle fleet is essential in delivering services to the community, and for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure assets to meet adopted community service levels.

Council’s light vehicle fleet is forecast to cost approximately $750,000 in the 2013/14 financial year, including all standing and variable costs, depreciation, and opportunity cost (assuming a 3.5% investment rate).

COMMENTARY

Reporting from the vehicle booking system in the period from mid July to mid October 2013 has revealed that light vehicles in the Town Hall, Church Street and Visitor Information Centre buildings received average utilisation of 28% between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Category three (3) and four (4) vehicles, which represent operational vehicles, have the greatest utilisation during business hours, averaging 33%.

As leaseback participants in Category one (1) and Category two (2) vehicles have an option to receive a cash payment for their remuneration in lieu of a vehicle leaseback. Removing these vehicles from the fleet will not yield significant savings in recurrent expenditure. The greatest benefit is achieved by removing category three (3) and four (4) vehicles from the fleet, and moving their use to category one (1) and two (2) vehicles throughout the day.

One additional Category one (1) leaseback participant has since agreed to cease participation in the leaseback vehicle scheme, which represents the fourth vehicle to be removed from the light fleet. Council’s management executive (MANEX) team have agreed on the removal of the remaining six vehicles from category three (3) and four (4) leaseback vehicles, including the disposal of two (2) vehicles from the Church Street

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office, two (2) vehicles from the combined Town Hall and Visitor Information Centre, and two (2) vehicles from within the combined Northern Community Care and Garden Court service delivery areas.

As discussed below in the Legal Implications section, there is a minimum six (6) month timeframe before any current Category three (3) or four (4) leaseback vehicles could be rescinded by giving notice.

(a) Governance/Policy Implications

Any reduction in fleet expenditure will not have an impact on Council’s Plant and Fleet Policy nor Motor Vehicle Leaseback Policy; however, it will require amendments to Council’s Plant and Fleet Asset Management Plan.

The Local Government (State) Award 2010 specifies arrangements relating to Motor Vehicle Leaseback. Under this Award, a leaseback vehicle is “considered to be a condition of employment for an employee unless it was clearly identified that it was not being provided on such a basis at the time it was provided.”

A leaseback vehicle provided as a condition of employment may only be terminated by agreement. Where a leaseback vehicle is provided to employees on a discretionary basis, a minimum six (6) months written notice must be given of the termination of the agreement (or minimum twelve months if the agreement was entered prior to 1 November 2010). Proposals to vary leaseback arrangements must be referred to Council’s Consultative Committee.

Council retains the right to terminate or suspend access to leaseback vehicles immediately upon termination of employment, loss of licence, serious breach of the leaseback agreement or if the employee accepts a new position that does not include access to a leaseback vehicle.

(c) Social Implications

It is important that any cuts to light fleet numbers are sustainable, so that delivery of budgeted services is not adversely affected.

Procurement processes do require consideration of environmental performance including the minimisation of emissions; however, any decrease in fleet numbers is expected to provide an environmental benefit.

Any reduction in the light vehicle fleet which does not affect service delivery will result in an improved financial position, with decreased depreciation expense and more recurrent funding available for maintaining assets or providing services.

CONCLUSION

Three (3) light vehicles have already been disposed from Council’s light fleet since the resolution in May 2013, and a further seven (7) light vehicles have been identified for disposal to meet the target of ten (10) vehicles.

It is recommended that the Director of Infrastructure Services implement the fleet booking system across the remaining areas of Council’s fleet, including heavy vehicles,

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to gain improved data on the current utilisation of Council’s vehicle fleet, and identify opportunities to dispose of any further vehicles which can be made redundant through more efficient scheduling, and that any further vehicle disposals be identified in the draft 2014/15 Operational Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council disposes of an additional seven light fleet vehicles, as discussed in the body of the report, upon giving notice to any leaseback participants in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2010. 2. That the fleet booking system be extended across Council’s entire fleet,

including heavy vehicles, and that an investigation take place into any further vehicles which can be made redundant through more efficient scheduling, for consideration in the draft 2014/15 Operational Plan.

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4.6

Corporate Management: Policy Register: Repeal of Policy

Author: Tim Meyer – Acting Coordinator of Recreation and Open Spaces

ANNEXURES E and F PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is for Council to repeal the former Glen Innes Municipal Council 26.04/02 Control of Young Children Entering Glen Innes Swim Centre policy (please see Annexure E as attached to the Business Paper), and to formally endorse the Aquatic Responsibility Code.

BACKGROUND

Since amalgamation, several new policies have been developed and taken the place of both the former Municipal and Shire Council’s policies. However, there are still a number of policies that are outdated and no longer relevant, which subsequently need Council’s approval to be repealed.

The existing policy was adopted by the former Municipal Council in April 2002 and simply states that: Children under 10 years should not be allowed entry unless under the active supervision of a person 16 years or older.

(a) Relevance to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

A change to using an Aquatic Responsibility Code (please see Annexure F as attached to the Business Paper) meets Council’s Objective CL1.1 Recreational open spaces, swimming pool, sports facilities and playgrounds readily available and safe for the community to use.

Nil.

COMMENTARY

Following the Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment conducted by Royal Life Saving Society of Australia in December 2009, several recommendations of improvement were raised.

One of these recommendations out of this report was Item 11.12 “That signage specifying the conditions of entry be posted at facility entrance.” It goes on further to say that “conditions may include, but are not limited to”:

Age under which a child must be supervised by a guardian (10 years is recommended);

Minimum age of a guardian (16 years or older recommended); Responsibilities of guardians;

Responsibilities of other customers; Disclaimer;

Desirable behaviour and rules.

Also under the guidelines for Safe Pool Operations issued by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia under the supervision title SU3 clause 4.1 Children under 10 years

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should not be allowed entry unless under the active supervision of a person 16 years or older.

The Aquatic Responsibility Code was the result of these guidelines and assessment recommendations, and the code was put in place for the 2010-11 Aquatic season at both pools. Signage has been placed at the entry point of both Aquatic Centres.

There has also recently been an audit carried out by Statewide Mutual, and one of the findings from this was that the general information of entry was located so all users were aware of the Code of responsibility as they entered.

The requirements of this policy have been superseded by the Aquatic Responsibility Code. This code is on display at the Glen Innes and Emmaville Aquatic Centre. This code also meets the recommendations of Royal Life Saving Society of Australia and the recommendation from the latest Statewide Mutual inspection.

It is recommended that Council formally endorses the use of the Aquatic Responsibility Code.

(a) Governance/Policy Implications

By repealing the 26.04/02 Control of Young Children Entering Glen Innes Swim Centre Policy, it will no longer be a policy of the Glen Innes Severn Council.

Nil.

The Aquatic Responsibility Code meets the Council’s responsibility for the safety of public, so repeal of the former Municipal Council policy will have no adverse social implications.

(d) Environmental Implications

The 26.04/02 Control of Young Children Entering Glen Innes Swim Centre Policy does not have any direct environmental outcomes.

Nil.

CONCLUSION

The review of the policies, developed by the former Municipal and Shire Councils, has been needed to ensure that Council’s policies are relevant and current.

Subsequently, this policy has been identified as being obsolete and is therefore recommended to be repealed, as it has been replaced by the Aquatic Responsibility Code.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council repeals the former Glen Innes Municipal Council’s 26.04/02 Control of Young Children Entering Glen Innes Swim Centre Policy.

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4.7

Corporate Management: Pesticide Use Notification Plan Policy

REPORT FROM: DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Author: Tim Meyer – Acting Coordinator of Recreation and Open Spaces

ANNEXURE G PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to present Council with the reviewed Pesticide Use Notification Plan Policy, for adoption. (Please see Annexure F attached to the Business Paper).

BACKGROUND

Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan Policy was last adopted by Council on 26 April 2007. The document has recently been reviewed in consultation with Council’s Staff, ensuring that it complies with the relevant legislation.

(a) Relevance to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

This policy is linked to Council’s Operational Plan Objective ES 4.1.2 – “To involve members of the community in caring for the natural environment”, and with the strategy to prevent the spread of noxious and environmental weeds.

Nil.

COMMENTARY

Council’s Pesticides Notification Plan has been reviewed in consultation with Council’s Noxious Weeds Officer and Acting Coordinator Recreation and Open Spaces, and is in line with relevant legislative requirements of the Pesticides Regulation 1995.

After review there have been no changes made to the Pesticide Use Notification Policy. The Pesticides Notification Plan describes, in accordance with the Pesticides Regulation, the categories of prescribed public places where Council uses or allows the use of pesticides. It also addresses how Council notifies the community, including the special steps required to notify the community when pesticides are used next to sensitive places such as schools, child care centres and hospitals.

(a) Policy Implications

Once adopted by Council, the revised Pesticide Use Notification Plan Policy will become a policy of Council.

The Pesticides Notification Plan, once adopted, will address Council’s requirements under the Pesticides Regulation 1995.

The Pesticides Notification Plan allows members of the community to take action to avoid contact with pesticides, if they wish. Council ensures that pesticides are applied to public places in a safe, responsible manner. The Pesticides Notification Plan also addresses what information will be provided to the community about a pesticide application, as well minimising harm to the community or the environment.

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(d) Environmental Implications

Nil.

(e) Economic/Financial Implications

Nil.

CONCLUSION

Council’s Pesticides Notification Plan has been reviewed and is in line with relevant legislative requirements of the Pesticides Regulation 1995.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council adopts the reviewed Policy.

2. That Council notes the information in the attached Pesticides Notification Planattached as Annexure G to the Business Paper.

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4.8

Department of Infrastructure Services: Monthly Reporting –

September 2013

Author: Vanessa Menzie – Director of Infrastructure Services PURPOSE

The purpose of this report to review the progress of the Department of Infrastructure Services, towards completing the works objectives identified in the 2013/14 Glen Innes Severn Council Operational Plan.

BACKGROUND

(a) Relevance to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

Council’s Operational Plan sets out the capital projects and maintenance works to be undertaken during the financial year.

Recommendations for budget modifications are included as part of this report, where necessary.

COMMENTARY

1. Maintenance Activities

1.1 Regional Roads (Emmaville Road and Wellington Vale Road):

Weed spraying along the roadside has been completed and mowing has commenced.

1.2 Local Sealed Roads:

Bitumen patching at Furracabad Road, Pinkett Road, Strathbogie Road, and various urban streets. Pothole patching within the Red Range Village.

1.3 Local Unsealed Roads:

The roads on which maintenance grading and flood damage repairs have occurred during September 2013 include Warra Forest Road, Aqua Park Road, Mount Slow Road, Pinkett Road, Oakwood Road, Kookabookra Road and Pretty Valley Road.

Please note there is a time delay between grading performed and grading data

being transferred in to Council’s mapping system. Therefore the actual grading completed may be greater than the percentage (%) shown in the network graded column.

Road Hierarchy Network

Length kilometres Grading to 30 September kilometres % Network Graded 2012/13 Annual Maintenance Budget 2013/14 Annual Maintenance Budget Expenditure

to 18 October _{(30% of year}% of budget elapsed)

Rural Major Collector 8.4 2.0 24% $7,100 $7,252 $7,182 99% Rural Minor Collector 39.9 0.0 0% $41,700 $31,214 $9,217 30% Local Access Type A 208.2 53.3 26% $61,150 $98,069 $19,907 20% Local Access Type B 378.3 95.5 25% $113,900 $139,034 $49,459 36%

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Road Hierarchy Network Length kilometres Grading to 30 September kilometres % Network Graded 2012/13 Annual Maintenance Budget 2013/14 Annual Maintenance Budget Expenditure to 18 October % of budget (30% of year elapsed)

Local Access Type C 104.9 22.6 22% $13,250 $16,598 $18,502 111%

Rural Formation Only 9.3 0.0 0% $1,500 $1,730 $0 0%

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Figure 1 - Last grading date for unsealed local roads 1.4 Bridges and Causeways:

Council has finalised the Nine Mile temporary causeway plans; approval from the Department of Fisheries has been received. Water Cask Bridge has been repaired with some decking being replaced. Flood debris clean up has been carried out at the Henry River Bridge.

Last Grading Date for Unsealed Roads

10/07/2013 to 04/10/2013 20/05/2013 to 10/07/2013 24/01/2013 to 20/05/2013 24/10/2011 to 24/01/2013 Prior to 24/10/2011

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1.5 Landfill:

Ongoing tip maintenance, which has included compaction and covering of the landfill. Scrap steel collected from all landfills between 28 August and 9 September 2013.

A proposal has been received from DHL to trial the collection and recycling of electronic waste from the Glen Innes landfill, to gauge the potential for a permanent e-waste collection service. The trial collection is scheduled to occur on 23 November 2013, between 10:30am and 4:30pm. DHL will provide hook-lift bins and transport the collected e-waste at no c