ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Infrastructure Policy Committee

Agenda

1 December 2015

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Infrastructure Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on Tuesday, 1 December 2015.

Garry Styles

General Manager

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

Infrastructure Policy Committee                                                        1 December 2015

Agenda

1 Introduction.. 3

1.1 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests. 3

2 Committee Minutes. 4

2.1 Minutes of the City of Orange Traffic Committee - 17 November 2015. 4

3 General Reports. 8

3.1 Current Works. 8

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1       Introduction

1.1     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

The provisions of Chapter 14 of the Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act) regulate the way in which Councillors and designated staff of Council conduct themselves to ensure that there is no conflict between their private interests and their public role.

The Act prescribes that where a member of Council (or a Committee of Council) has a direct or indirect financial (pecuniary) interest in a matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council (or Committee), that interest must be disclosed as soon as practicable after the start of the meeting and the reasons given for declaring such interest.

As members are aware, the provisions of the Local Government Act restrict any member who has declared a pecuniary interest in any matter from participating in the discussion or voting on that matter, and requires that member to vacate the Chamber.

Council’s Code of Conduct provides that if members have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict must be disclosed. The Code of Conduct also provides for a number of ways in which a member may manage non pecuniary conflicts of interest.

Recommendation

It is recommended that Committee Members now disclose any conflicts of interest in matters under consideration by the Infrastructure Policy Committee at this meeting.

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2       Committee Minutes

2.1     Minutes of the City of Orange Traffic Committee - 17 November 2015

TRIM REFERENCE:        2015/3061

AUTHOR:                       Chris Devitt, Director Technical Services    

EXECUTIVE Summary

The City of Orange Traffic Committee met on 17 November 2015 and the recommendations from that meeting are presented to the Infrastructure Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “15.1 Our Environment – Maintain and renew traffic and transport infrastructure assets and services as specified within the Asset Management Plan at agreed levels of service”.

Financial Implications

The Committee’s recommendations can be funded from the existing budget.

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

That the recommendations made by the City of Orange Traffic Committee at its meeting held on 17 November 2015 be adopted.

further considerations

Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.

Supporting information

The following estimated costs associated with the recommendations of the City of Orange Traffic Committee can be financed from the existing budget:

3.2     Signage and line marking at the intersection of Cameron Place and Cameron Place - $1,000 to be funded from the current budget.

3.4     New signage on the western side of Edward Street between Churchill Avenue and McNeilly Avenue to change parking from one hour to unrestricted - $200 to be funded from the current budget.

Attachments

1        Minutes of the Meeting of the City of Orange Traffic Committee held on 17 November 2015

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ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

City of Orange Traffic Committee

HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 17 November 2015

COMMENCING AT 9.00am

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 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr R Turner (Chairperson), Mr David Vant, Sgt Mark Hevers (9.08am), Commercial and Emergency Services Manager, Transport Asset Engineer, Development Engineer, Senior Planner (Crump), Road Safety Officer, Divisional Administration Officer

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

Nil

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

1.3     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2       Previous Minutes

RESOLVED                                                                                             Mr D Vant/Cr R Turner

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the City of Orange Traffic Committee held on 13 October 2015 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the City of Orange Traffic Committee meeting held on 13 October 2015.

**Sgt Hevers arrived at the meeting with the time being 9.08am**

3       General Reports

3.1     Speed Issues  - Valencia Drive

TRIM Reference:        2015/2721

Recommendation                                                                            Cr R Turner/Mr D Vant

That Council consider the installation of pedestrian refuges in Jonathon Road and Valencia Drive on either side of the park in conjunction with Active Travel Plan funding.

3.2     Intersection of Cameron Place

TRIM Reference:        2015/2865

Recommendation                                                                            Mr D Vant/Cr R Turner

That Council installs give way signs (gatewayed) and barrier lines at the intersection of Cameron Place and Cameron Place on the eastern side of the intersection.

3.3     Intersection of Elsham Avenue and Ash Street / Leewood Drive

TRIM Reference:        2015/2868

Recommendation                                                                         Mr D Vant/Sgt M Hevers

That the current traffic arrangements be retained at the intersection of Elsham Avenue and Ash Street/Leewood Drive.

3.4     Parking in Edward Street

TRIM Reference:        2015/2869

Recommendation                                                                            Cr R Turner/Mr D Vant

That the one hour parking be removed from the western side of Edward Street between Churchill Avenue and McNeilly Avenue and this be reviewed should the Electrolux site be redeveloped.

3.5     Pedestrian Signs - Lucknow

TRIM Reference:        2015/2870

Recommendation                                                                            Mr D Vant/Cr R Turner

That Council not install pedestrian warning signs in Lucknow.

3.6     Ploughmans Lane Speed Issues

TRIM Reference:        2015/2872

It was noted that Orange Highway Patrol have been conducting regular partols in the area and have been issuing infringement notices for vehicle speeding.

Recommendation                                                                        Cr R Turner/Sgt M Hevers

1 That Council not install pedestrian warning signs in Ploughmans Lane.

2 That Council write to the Ploughmans Lane Action Group advising of the plans for a shared cycle/pedestrian path in the area which would incorporate pedestrian signage.

3        That the traffic data for Ploughmans Lane be noted.

3.7     Traffic Issues - Anson Street

TRIM Reference:        2015/2887

Recommendation                                                                        Cr R Turner/Sgt M Hevers

That no changes occur to parking in front of 52-64 Anson Street.

3.8     Intersection Hiney Road and Forest Road

TRIM Reference:        2015/2934

Recommendation                                                                            Cr R Turner/Mr D Vant

That Council not install a stop sign in Hiney Road at the intersection of Forest Road due to the new signs and remedial works undertaken.

3.9     Street Event - NSW Masters Road Cycling Events - May 2016

TRIM Reference:        2015/2937

Recommendation                                                                        Cr R Turner/Sgt M Hevers

That the Conditional Approval for the 2016 NSW Masters Road Cycling Events be endorsed subject to compliance with the conditions.

The Meeting Closed at 9.35AM.

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3       General Reports

3.1     Current Works

TRIM REFERENCE:        2015/3040

AUTHOR:                       Chris Devitt, Director Technical Services    

EXECUTIVE Summary

The purpose of this report is to update Council on construction and maintenance works which have been carried out since the last Current Works report to Council.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “14.1 Our Environment – Design and construct new infrastructure assets as specified with the Asset Management Plan to agreed levels of service”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

That the information provided in the report on Current Works be acknowledged.

further considerations

Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

ROADWORKS

Maintenance

Road maintenance activities were carried out across the City including:

·        Bill Marshall Drive

·        Sieben Drive

·        Escort Way

·        Pinnacle Road

·        Forest Road

·        Clergate Road

·        Icely Road

·        Blowes Road

·        Ophir Road

·        Byng Street

·        Peisley Street

·        William Street

Heavy patching and road shoulder works

Heavy patching work and shoulder maintenance was carried out on Forest Road at Hiney Road and Forest Road at Orchard Road by Council staff.

Crews also attended to road shoulder and table drain maintenance on Clergate Road.

Road Rehabilitation

Council crews and contractors have undertaken road stabilisation and sealing works in:

·        Hill Street - southern end

·        Sunny South Crescent

·        Maxwell Avenue

·        Sundew Circuit

·        Sampson Street

·        Mathoura Avenue

·        Ash Street – asphalt surface to be applied

Upcoming pavement work and asphalt sealing works prior to Christmas include:

·        Byng Street – Clinton to Sampson Streets

·        Hill Street – Benview Avenue to Matthews Avenue

Northern Distributor Road

The asphalt reconstruction of pavements between Leeds Parade and Astill Drive commenced but experienced delays due to persistent rain. Work on the pavement in this section should be completed by the week ending Friday 20 November.

It is expected that the next section to be addressed will be between Burrendong Way and Hill Street and is likely to be undertaken in late January. Council is seeking quotes for this work and these timeframes are based upon initial discussions with the asphalt industry which generally has a shutdown over Christmas and into mid-January.

CONCRETE AND DRAINAGE

Drainage Works

Table drain maintenance was undertaken on behalf of Roads and Maritime Services on the Escort Way.

Other drain clearing and general maintenance was undertaken in:

·        Sale Street

·        March Street

·        Byng Street

·        Baker Street

Drainage improvements were undertaken in Heatherbrae Parade to help prevent blockages during storm events and blue stone kerb repairs were undertaken in Lords Place to address drainage and safety issues.

Bicycle Facilities

Bicycle stabling facilities were installed outside businesses at the following locations as part of the implementation of the Cycling Towns Program:

·        Lords Place

·        Anson Street

·        Warrendine Street

·        Prince Street

·        Nile Street

·        Clinton Street

New Path Construction

Council staff and contractors completed the new 2.5m wide shared path through Matthews Park in cooperation with the Model Rail Society as a further part of the implementation of the Cycling Towns Program. Contractors will also begin works on the new shared paths to be installed in Nelson Park in early December. Work in Nelson Park will include concrete paths, boardwalks and a pedestrian/bicycle bridge.

Footpath Rehabilitation

Hotmix footpath repairs and re-sheeting will be carried out by Council’s contractors on Byng Street between Anson and Sale Streets following the current stage of works on the Northern Distributor Road.

Badly deteriorated paths on Huntley Road near the new entrance to Bloomfield were reconstructed in concrete by Council crews.

The replacement of damaged asphalt footpaths with concrete will also be undertaken in Sale Street between Kite and Moulder Streets prior to Christmas.

Other Works

Crews prepared and poured slabs for new seating to be installed in Cook Park.

WATER MAINTENANCE

Water Service Renewals

·        15 Collwood Crescent

·        39 National Avenue

·        2 Spring Street

New Water Services

·        3 Spencer Lane

·        8 Spencer Lane

·        9 Abbey Court

·        96 Dean Drive

·        1 Barton Street

·        3 McCormick Place

·        384 The Escort Way - dual water service

Private Works Orders

·        Connect water main in Astill Drive

Construction

·        Wakeford Street – location of trunk mains

Category	July 2014 – Jun 2015	Oct 2015
Leaking meters	382	38
Faulty meters (incorrect readings)	119	2
No supply	24	0
Meter box/lid replacements	74	2
Water quality	25	0
Service break	7	0
Service leak	37	4
Main break	47	10
Main leak	231	18
Valve leak	9	0
Hydrant leak	45	6
Total Water Requests	1,000	80

WATER STORAGE

Water Storage Levels

Location	Date	Level Below Spillway	% of Capacity
Suma Park Dam	16 November 2015	3350 mm	73.16%
Spring Creek Dam	16 November 2015	0 mm	100%
Gosling Creek Dam	16 November 2015	53 mm	98.46%
Lake Canobolas	16 November 2015	5 mm	99.85%

Water Consumption

Average daily water consumption during the week ending 12 November 2015 was 182 litres per person per day.

Water Quality

Water samples are collected as a component of the Orange City Council’s Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Program which forms part of the NSW Health requirements. Samples are collected regularly and sent to a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory for analysis. Samples analysed for October 2015 complied with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, 2011. 

SEWER MAINTENANCE

Category	Jul 2014 – Jun 2015	Oct 2015
Sewer blockages	329	25
Odour	11	0
Overflows	201	17
Total Sewer Requests	541	42

Sewer Reconstructions

·        19 Mirral Way

·        3 Tynan Street

·        3 Anzac Place

·        3 Lilac Avenue

·        5 Murraba Close

·        34 Elsham Avenue

·        22 Hill Street

Private Works Orders

·        Cedar Street - coring hole into manhole and laying pipe out of property

·        46 Molloy Drive - cutting in sewer junction

CCTV Program

·        5, 3, 27 and 29 Currong Crescent

·        9 Kurim Avenue

·        101,105 Lone Pine Avenue

·        8 Marsden Place

SUMA PARK DAM UPGRADE

The proposed Date of Practical Completion is 3 March 2016.

·        Stilling Basin – 98% complete

·        Anchoring - 98% complete

·        Precast Parapet installation - 97% complete

·        Auxiliary Spillway - 65% complete

·        Outlet Tower and Discharge pit – 35% complete

·        Main Dam raising – 20% complete

Auxiliary Spillway

The main concrete frame of the auxiliary spillway is complete and can be viewed from Bulgas Road. Construction of the precast concrete fusegates has commenced. The smaller fusegates are being constructed off site with the large fusegates constructed in situ. It is anticipated that the fusegates will be installed prior to Christmas.

Outlet Tower and Downstream Discharge Valve Pit

The temporary water diversion line is now supplying the pump station allowing the existing tower to be taken off line. Demolition of the existing walkways has been completed and a gantry crane is being installed on top of the tower to permit its internal refurbishment.

The existing downstream water line will be capped off to enable construction of the new discharge pit and associated pipework.

It is anticipated that the main physical works will be constructed prior to Christmas permitting the outlet tower to again supply water to the pump station. The automation of the tower will be completed in the new year.

Main Concrete Arch Dam

The existing spillway crest is being prepared for the 1m raising. 70% of the wall anchors are complete. For safety reasons the crest cannot be completed prior to the auxiliary spillway being operational.

It is anticipated that the spillway raising will occur early in the new year.

NEW EMERGENCY HELICOPTER HANGAR

The contract for construction of the new emergency helicopter hangar has been awarded to Hines Constructions, Bathurst, subject to finalisation of the Lease agreements with Toll.

Project Schedule

Finalise contract and lease agreements	November 2015
Site establishment	Wednesday 9 December 2015
Hangar practical completion	Monday 5 September 2016
Project completion	Friday 30 September 2016

CENTRAL TABLELANDS REGIONAL WATER SECURITY PROJECT – Orange To Carcoar Pipeline

Orange City Council is continuing the development of the Central Tablelands Regional Water Security Project. This project is funded under the Restart NSW Water Security for Regions Program to improve water access and security in the areas serviced by Orange City Council and Central Tablelands Water.

The pipeline comprises a 57km potable water pipeline from Orange to Carcoar via Spring Hill, Millthorpe and Blayney including pump stations for bi-directional water transfers.

Current investigations include consultation with key stakeholders including landowners, Roads and Maritime Services, John Holland Rail, APA (high pressure gas), Telstra, Blayney Council and Central Tablelands Water. Investigations also include survey of the proposed alignment, service locations and completion of the geological walkover investigation.

Works over the next few weeks will include ongoing hydraulic modelling, continuation of the Environmental Assessments, tender preparation for the geotechnical investigation and report (test holes).

Cabonne Council has also received funding for a 16km pipeline from Orange to Molong Creek Dam and a 49km pipeline from Molong to Cumnock and Yeoval. Orange City Council is assisting Cabonne Council with investigation and design of these pipelines.

Both projects are proposed to be completed by 2018.

Aquatic Centre Attendance

	August 2015	September 2015	October 2015
Adult	690	849	1,355
Concession	300	393	576
Child	705	1,330	2,050
Child Under 5	258	530	920
Family	67	162	341
School	72	32	419
Swipe Entries	3,284	3,090	4,149
Adult Multi Pass	45	40	49
Child/Concession Multi Pass	57	45	68
Carnival Spectators	0	0	0
Fitness Passport	269	0	894
Shower	0	0	10
Non Swimmers	84	63	81
Aqua Aerobics	54	46	59
Super Pass	0	0	0
Total	5,885	6,580	10,971

AIRPORT PASSENGER NUMBERS

Passenger numbers for October 2015 were 4,498 compared with 4,614 during the same month in 2014. 

ENERGY USE

The following information is sourced from E21, Council’s energy software.

Staff also participated in a Centroc Energy Project Workshop which seeks to establish an iconic Renewable Energy Project in the Central West.  A report will be brought to Council in due course.