Agenda of Infrastructure Policy Committee

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

City of Orange Traffic Committee

HELD IN Councillor's Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 8 September 2015

COMMENCING AT 9.00AM

1 Introduction

Attendance

Mr David Vant, Mr Geoff Lewis, Commercial and Emergency Services Manager, Manager Development Assessments, Road Safety Officer, Works Manager, Development Engineer, Divisional Administration Officer

In the absence of the Chairperson, Cr Turner, the Commercial and Emergency Services Manager chaired the meeting.

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr D Vant/Mr G Lewis

That the apologies be accepted from Cr R Turner and Sgt Mark Hevers for the City of Orange Traffic Committee meeting on 8 September 2015.

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/Mr G Lewis

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the City of Orange Traffic Committee held on 11 August 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 11 August 2015.

3 General Reports

3.1 Traffic Issues - Ploughmans Lane

TRIM Reference: 2015/2248

In dealing with this item it was noted that there were future plans for footpaths in this area and it was considered appropriate to include a pedestrian refuge in Stirling Avenue at the intersection of Ploughmans Lane as an addition to this project.

Recommendation Mr D Vant/Mr G Lewis

That Council considers the installation of a median/pedestrian refuge and give way sign at the intersection of Stirling Avenue and Ploughmans Lane in conjunction with a footpath to the retirement village.

3.2 Traffic Issues - Anson Street

TRIM Reference: 2015/2253

Recommendation Mr G Lewis/Mr D Vant

That Council write to the owners of 52 to 64 Anson Street seeking comment on introducing “no stopping” in front of their premises between the hours of 8.00 - 9.30am and 2.30 – 4.00pm school days.

3.3 Intersection - Cameron Place

TRIM Reference: 2015/2258

Recommendation Mr D Vant/Mr G Lewis

That traffic classifiers be placed in the Cameron Place intersection and the data be referred to the next meeting of the City of Orange Traffic Committee.

3.4 Intersection of Kearneys Drive and Botanic Way

TRIM Reference: 2015/2259

Recommendation Mr G Lewis/Mr D Vant

That no changes be made to the intersection of Kearneys Drive and Botanic Way.

3.5 Traffic Issues - South Orange

TRIM Reference: 2015/2260

Recommendation Mr D Vant/Mr G Lewis

That no changes occur to the intersections of Caleula Crescent and Gardiner Road and Sunny South Crescent and Cecil Road.

3.6 Orange Colour City Running Festival

TRIM Reference: 2015/2305

Recommendation Mr D Vant/Mr G Lewis

That the Conditional Approval for the 2016 Orange Colour City Running Festival be endorsed.

3.7 NAIDOC March 2015

TRIM Reference: 2015/2326

Recommendation Mr D Vant/Mr G Lewis

That the Conditional Approval for the 2015 NAIDOC March be endorsed.

The Meeting Closed at 9.35AM.

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Airport Community Committee

HELD IN Orange Airport, Aerodrome Road, Orange

ON 16 September 2015

COMMENCING AT 5.00PM

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr R Gander, Mr John Pullen, Mr Ken Pidcock, Mr Robert Nash, Mr Bruce Whiley, Commercial and Emergency Services Manager, Airport Supervisor

In the absence of the Chairperson, Cr Gryllis, Cr Gander chaired the meeting.

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr R Nash/Mr K Pidcock

That the apologies be accepted from Cr C Gryllis (Chairperson), Mr J Wigmore and Mr R Williams for the Airport Community Committee meeting on 16 September 2015.

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 J Pullen/Mr K Pidcock

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Airport Community Committee held on 18 March 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 Airport Community Committee meeting held on 18 March 2015.

3 General Reports

3.1 Airport Community Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2015/2343

Recommendation Mr J Pullen/Mr R Nash

That the Airport Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and updated.

4 DISCUSSION ITEMS

Vehicle Access Airside Policy

The Commercial and Emergency Services Manager advised the Committee the Policy had been adopted by Council, however the procedures were delayed due to a legal opinion being sought. The policy and procedures will be distributed as soon as possible.

Airport Land Tenure

The report from James Price was being completed and had been delayed due to consultation.

Industrial Site

The amended plans for the industrial site were tabled.

Possibility of Future Air Park

A question was raised in regard to the future possibility of an air park attached to the airport. At this stage the land adjacent to the airport was to be considered for an industrial and business park. There are no current plans for an air park.

Consideration of Security Parking

Mr Nash raised the issue of security parking indicating he had someone interested in establishing such a facility. Council had applied for funding for a security car park in the current State Government grant funding, however this had been withdrawn from all applications.

Air Show

John Pullen gave an update on the air show and advised it had been moved to May 2017. Contact was trying to be made with Paul Bennett Air Shows to ascertain availability. Arrangements were also being made to discuss the event with Mojo Promotions and in particular the landside activities.

Additional Hardstand for Aircraft

Council had applied for funds in the State Government grants submission to seal the general aviation parking area. This would also allow for cables to be installed for tie down.

Vehicle Access Road Completion in GA Area

There are still a number of outstanding issues to be dealt with to complete the airport expansion project. A meeting is to be held with the project team this week to establish a completion program.

The Meeting Closed at 6.00PM.

Infrastructure Policy Committee 6 October 2015

3 General Reports

3.1 Current Works

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/2468

AUTHOR: John Boyd, Operations Manager

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

Road Maintenance activities have been undertaken across the City including;

· Unsealed road grading

· Pinnacle Road table drains

· The Northern Distributor Road – general patching

· Forest Road – repair of heaves near Springside School

· Ophir Road – patching

Crews undertook the reshaping of the cul-de-sac and table drains in Yackerboon Place to help alleviate minor flooding issues experienced by nearby residents.

Road Construction

Southern Feeder Road

The Southern Feeder Road was opened to traffic on the 15 September. A bank of streetlights is still to be switched on by Essential Energy. Council crews are proceeding with the closure of Sharp Road.

The Central Western Daily, in an article on 18 September 2015, suggested the delay in lighting was a “bureaucratic oversight” however this was incorrect. An informed decision was made that the length of road was safe to be opened with the lighting available at that time.

CONCRETE AND DRAINAGE

Drainage Works

East Orange Channel – Summer Street East to Byng Street

Works have consisted of backfilling the walls in place and carrying out tidy up work.

Footpath Rehabilitation

Council staff have undertaken footpath repair works in;

· Lords Place

· National Avenue

· Clinton Street

· March Street

· Margaret Street

New Footpath Construction

Council staff have undertaken developer funded footpath construction activities in Clem McFawn Place.

WATER MAINTENANCE

Category	July 2014 – Jun 2015	Aug 2015
Leaking meters	382	40
Faulty meters (incorrect readings)	119	4
No supply	24	2
Meter box/lid replacements	74	5
Water quality	25	2
Service break	7	0
Service leak	37	6
Main break	47	5
Main leak	231	15
Valve leak	9	3
Hydrant leak	45	7
Total Water Requests	1,000	89

Water Service Renewals

· 23 Kearneys Drive

· 29 Tobruk Street

New Water Services

· 4 Kirkwood Place

· 5 Jessie Rise

Private Works Orders

· 190 Lords Place – installation of 25mm diameter water service

· Lot 311 Emmaville Street – installation of 40mm diameter water service and two dual water services

Construction

· Manning Road - capping off 150mm diameter water main and installation of 25mm diameter tapping

· 4 Kengdelt Place – removal of tree stump and reconnection of water main

· 4 Kileys Run – repair of water main

WATER STORAGE

Water Storage Levels

Location	Date	Level Below Spillway	% of Capacity
Suma Park Dam	21 September 2015	2,905mm	76.37%
Spring Creek Dam	21 September 2015	0mm	100%
Gosling Creek Dam	21 September 2015	0mm	100%
Lake Canobolas	21 September 2015	0mm	100%

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 August 2015 complied with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, 2011.

Water Consumption

Average daily water consumption during the week ending 17 September 2015 was 181 litres per person per day. Stormwater harvesting in the Ploughmans Creek system has commenced in accordance with licence conditions.

SEWER MAINTENANCE

Category	Jul 2014 – Jun 2015	Aug 2015
Sewer blockages	329	31
Odour	11	0
Overflows	201	16
Total Sewer Requests	541	47

Sewer Reconstructions

· 11 Racecourse Road

Private Works Orders

· 190 Lords Place – removal of manhole and installation of maintenance shaft

· Wontama Aged Care – installation of two manholes

CCTV Program

· 66 Casey Street

· 123 Anson Street

· 138 Lords Place

· 17 Lucas Street

· 260 Anson Street

· 1 Anzac Place

· 8 Darcy Place

· 28b Prince Street

· 26, 25, 16 and 18 Rosemary Lane

· 109a Clinton Street

· 12 Algona Crescent

SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Council is currently calling for tenders for the Sewer Rehabilitation Program 2015/16. This program is focused on the renewal of the sewer gravity mains across Orange. These mains have been assessed to be poor condition.

WATER MAIN RENEWAL PROGRAM

Council is in the final stages of design for the water main renewal program. This year’s program is focused on the replacement of the Nile Street water main.

Ploughmans Valley North Orange Dual Water

The final stages of commissioning are underway for the Ploughmans Valley North Orange Project. This project is to supply up to 4,500 properties with non-potable water which will supplement the town water supply for non-potable use. The system is expected to have commissioning completed next month.

SHIRALEE URban release area

The Shiralee Urban Release Area includes the design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure to service development of the area. This includes water mains, gravity sewer mains, rising sewer mains and two sewerage pump stations.

JOSA Constructions were awarded the contract and commenced work on 7 April 2015.

They are currently expected to complete all works during October 2015.

SUMA PARK DAM UPGRADE

Works at Suma Park Dam are 60% complete.

Main Concrete Arch Dam

Concrete works within the stilling basin are complete. The anchored toe block with permanent rock anchors is ready for stress loading.

The working platform has been constructed to the upstream side of the spillway to facilitate the 1m spillway raising and the downstream working platform will be constructed over the next week. Work is continuing on the downstream discharge valve pit where further naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) has been encountered. Work on the off-take tower is due to commence next week.

Auxiliary Spillway

The left and right walls have been constructed and the main slabs are in place. Construction of the precast fusegates will commence in the next two weeks.

Program

Currently the project is running to budget and quality with an anticipated completion date in early 2016.

CENTRAL TABLELANDS REGIONAL WATER SECURITY PROJECT – Orange To Carcoar Pipeline

Orange City Council has commenced investigation and design for 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.

This project will deliver an improved secure yield to the customers of Central Tablelands Water catering for future growth. Orange will gain access to emergency water in the case of catastrophic system failure such as fire at the water filtration plant and also be able to secure water quantity and quality to the Airport, Spring Hill and Lucknow.

Current investigations include survey of the proposed alignment, commencement of geological investigation and invitation for quotations for the Environmental Assessment.

Works over the next few weeks will include geological investigation, awarding and commencement of the Environmental Assessment and preliminary hydraulic modelling.

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 this pipeline.

Both projects are proposed to be completed by 2018.

Aquatic Centre Attendance

	June 2015	July 2015	August 2015
Adult	639	653	690
Concession	331	250	300
Child	641	771	705
Child Under 5	235	256	258
Family	57	73	67
School	29	16	72
Swipe Entries	3,416	3,366	3,284
Adult Multi Pass	50	45	45
Child/Concession Multi Pass	58	54	57
Carnival Spectators	0	0	0
Fitness Passport	301	0	269
Shower	10	3	0
Non Swimmers	55	64	84
Aqua Aerobics	0	30	54
Super Pass	0	0	0
Total	5,822	5,581	5,885

AIRPORT PASSENGER NUMBERS

Passenger numbers for August 2015 were 4,291 compared with 4,215 during the same month in 2014.

ENERGY USE

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