Infrastructure Policy Committee
Agenda
2 February 2021
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that an Infrastructure Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange WITH AN OPTION OF ONLINE CONFERENCING PLATFORM ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS on Tuesday, 2 February 2021.
David Waddell
Chief Executive Officer
For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.
Infrastructure Policy Committee 2 February 2021
2.1 Minutes of the City of Orange Traffic Committee Meeting - 8 December 2020
2.2 Minutes of the Airport Community Committee Meeting - 2 December 2020
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.
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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. |
RECORD NUMBER: 2020/2565
AUTHOR: Ian Greenham, Director Technical Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
The City of Orange Traffic Committee held a meeting on 8 December 2020 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 “9.1 Preserve - Construct and maintain a road network meets the community’s transport and infrastructure needs”.
Financial Implications
The cost of signage will be funded from the sign budget.
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the City of Orange Traffic Committee at its meeting held on 8 December 2020. 2 That Council determine recommendations 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5 from the minutes of the City of Orange Traffic Committee meeting of 8 December 2020. 3.2 That Council install No Stopping Signs and line marking as per the plan in figure 1 of this report. 3.4 That Council install the “Permit Parking – Art Gallery Extension Vehicles Only” with accompanying “End Restricted Parking” sign as per Figure A sign of this report to remain in place for the duration of the construction. 3.5 That Council install 1 hour parking in front of the Woodward Street shops (143 Woodward Street) as per Figure A of this report. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the City of Orange Traffic Committee meeting held on 8 December 2020 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.
Attachments
1 COTC 8 December 2020 Minutes
2 COTC 8 December 2020 Agenda, D20/75382⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
City of Orange Traffic Committee
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 8 December 2020
COMMENCING AT 9.30am
Attendance
Cr R Turner (Chairperson), Mr Richard Drooger, Acting Inspector Brian Duffey, Sgt Dave Thompson, Strategic Planning and Design Engineer, Road Safety Officer, Works Manager, Manager Engineering Services, Senior Parking Officer (Stefanovska), Divisional Administration Officer
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
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RECOMMENDATION Cr R Turner/Mr R Drooger That the apology be accepted from Chief Inspector David Harvey for the City of Orange Traffic Committee meeting on 8 December 2020. |
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Cr Turner declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in item 3.2 as his son owns property on one of the corners of this intersection.
3 General Reports
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TRIM Reference: 2020/2458 |
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Recommendation Mr R Drooger/Cr R Turner That Council install 1 hour parking in front of the Woodward Street shops (143 Woodward Street) as per Figure A of this report.
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The Meeting Closed at 10.08AM.
RECORD NUMBER: 2020/2566
AUTHOR: Ian Greenham, Director Technical Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
The Airport Community Committee met on 2 December 2020 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 “13.1 Prosper - Support public and private rail, coach and air services”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Airport Community Committee at its meeting held on 2 December 2020. 2 That the minutes of the Airport Community Committee meeting held on 2 December 2020 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.
Attachments
1 ACC 2 December 2020 Minutes
2 ACC 2 December 2020 Agenda, D20/75386⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Airport Community Committee
HELD IN Orange Airport, Aerodrome Road, Orange
ON 2 December 2020
COMMENCING AT 5.00pm
1 Introduction
Attendance
Cr S Romano (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto, Mr Robert Alford, Mr John Pullen, Mrs Anne Salter, Mr Jason Vials, Mr Brian Wood, Mr Todd Bryant, Aerodrome Reporting Officer, Director Technical Services, Manager Depot, Airport & Emergency Services
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
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RECOMMENDATION Mrs A Salter/Mr J Vials That the apologies be accepted from Cr Scott Munro, Mr Rohan Williams and Mr Michael Seccombe for the Airport Community Committee meeting on 2 December 2020. |
1.2 Acknowledgement of Country
The Chairperson conducted the Acknowledgement of Country
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Nil
2 Previous Minutes
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RECOMMENDATION Mr B Wood/Mr T Bryant That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Airport Community Committee held on 26 February 2020 (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 26 February 2020. |
4 General Reports
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TRIM Reference: 2020/2404 |
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Recommendation Mr B Wood/Cr S Romano That the Charter for the Airport Community Committee be adopted.
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TRIM Reference: 2020/2325 |
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Recommendation Mrs A Salter/Mr R Alford That the Airport Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and updated.
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GENERAL BUSINESS
Discussion on Committees.
The Meeting Closed at 6.25PM.
RECORD NUMBER: 2021/18
AUTHOR: Ian Greenham, 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 “9.1 Preserve - Construct and maintain a road network meets the community’s transport and infrastructure needs”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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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
Road Maintenance
Council’s maintenance crews have been continuing reactive maintenance works across the city.
Road Upgrading
Southern Feeder Road Stage 3
Council’s contractor is progressing well with Stage 3 of the Southern Feeder Road between Elsham Avenue and the Mitchell Highway. Widening of the Road is progressing along the old Blowes Road portion. Intersection tie-ins at Lone Pine Avenue South and Kurim Avenue are progressing along with stormwater drainage works. During the works traffic bound for the Leewood Industrial area will be detoured via McLachlan Street and Edward Street from the highway.
Forest Road – Hospital to Cadia Road
Council’s contractor has completed the vast majority of this work. Some minor landscaping, road marking and remedial works will be completed over the next month.
Traffic Facilities
Cecil Road / Gardiner Road – Raised Platform
Councils Road and Drainage crews are progressing this project quickly. The southern half of the platform was completed on Thursday 21st and work will now switch to the northern half. It is anticipated that the work will be complete mid to late February.
Concrete and Drainage
Footpath Construction
Work has commenced on footpaths at:
· Hill Street (East Side) – between Margaret Street and Roselawn Avenue
· Anson Street (East Side) – between Chestnut Avenue and Woraninta Park
Footpath Rehabilitation
Work was completed on footpaths at:
· Nile Street (East Side) between Summer and Byng Streets
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
The type and number of water supply service responses by maintenance staff are shown in the table below.
Category |
July 2019 – June 2020 |
December 2020 |
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Water - Leak (Meter) |
393 |
26 |
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Water Request - Meters Faulty (incorrect readings) |
188 |
2 |
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Water – No Water Supply |
27 |
3 |
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Water - Pressure |
19 |
3 |
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Water Request – Replace Meter box/lid |
57 |
1 |
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Water quality - Dirty |
48 |
5 |
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Water – Burst Main |
70 |
2 |
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Water – leak (Main, Valve, Hydrant) |
226 |
17 |
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Total Water Requests |
1028 |
59 |
Construction Works
· Water Service renewals
o 20mm Water Service Renewal at 27 Buna Street
o 20mm Water Service Renewal at 28 Buna Street
o 20mm Water Service Renewal at 367 Anson Street
o Water Service Upgrade to 100mm with backflow prevention at Perry Oval
o Water Service Upgrade to 50mm Potable and 100mm Fire to the Council Works Depot on McLachlan Street
· New water service connections
o 20mm Water Service Connection at 24 Casey Street
o 20mm Water Service Connection at 26 Carcoar Street Spring Hill
o Three 20mm and one 32mm New Water Services to 101 Gardiner Road
Autumn Street water main renewal
Works have been finalised for the water main renewal in Autumn Street between Icely Road and March Street with the remaining work between March Street and Dalton Street to Commence in February 2021. It is expected that all works will be completed by the end of February 2021.
CBD Water Main Renewal / Upgrades
Planning works are nearing finalisation of the programmed water main renewals on Byng Street between Peisley and Lords Place and Lords Place between Byng Street and Summer Street. These works are expected to commence in March to April 2021.
SEWER SERVICES
The type and number of sewer service responses by maintenance staff are shown in the table below.
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Category |
July 2019 – June 2020 |
December 2020 |
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Sewer Choke - Blockages |
423 |
13 |
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Sewer Complaint - Odour |
20 |
2 |
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Sewer Complaint - Overflow |
163 |
5 |
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Total Sewer Requests |
606 |
20 |
Sewer Construction Works
· Three Sewer Junction to 101 Gardiner Road
· Sewer reconstruction to 7 Benelong Place
Sewer Relining Program 2020 / 2021
Works have been finalised on the 2020/21 sewer relining program with planning works underway on the 2021/22 Sewer Relining Program.
WATER SUPPLY SECURITY
Water Storage Levels
Water storage trends for the combined storages from 29 September 2017 to 15 January 2021 are shown in the graph below.
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Location |
Level Below Spillway (mm) |
% of Capacity |
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Suma Park Dam |
6,470 |
53.86% |
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Spring Creek Dam |
42 |
99.02% |
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Lake Canobolas |
21 |
99.37% |
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Gosling Creek Dam |
84 |
97.56% |
Supplementary Raw Water Sources
Extractions from the supplementary raw water supplies in recent months are provided in the table below.
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Raw Water Source |
October 2020 (ML) |
November 2020 (ML) |
December 2020 (ML) |
Total (ML) 2020/2021 |
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Bores* |
4.63 |
11.89 |
11.34 |
58.35 |
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Stormwater |
107.10 |
77.93 |
51.44 |
664.16 |
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Macquarie River |
97.29 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
643.22 |
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Total |
209.02 |
89.82 |
62.78 |
1365.73 |
* Bores include two at Clifton Grove and two at the Showground/Margaret Street
A more detailed monthly summary of raw water transfers can be found on Council’s website at https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/water/oranges-water-supply/
The Decision Support Tool (DST) quarterly review was conducted on 21 December 2020 for the next quarter. All available supplementary raw water sources remain operational, except for the Macquarie Pipeline which remains off line whilst both extraction pumps undergo servicing and maintenance. The next review will be for the fourth quarter and is planned for March 2020.
The final independent environmental audit report on the Macquarie Pipeline project approval and other aspects of the Orange City Council Operation Environmental Management Plan for the Orange Raw Water Supply System is to be received by Council by the end of January for submission to NSW Planning in February.
Macquarie River Flows
The flows in the Macquarie River monitored downstream of Long Point (Station 421192) fell below the flow rate trigger of 108 ML/d on two occasions during the period of 18 November 2020 to 19 January 2021. The minimum flow rate for the period was 55 ML/day on 18 December and the maximum flow of 3,088 ML/day was on 7 January 2021.
The data for the chart below was sourced from the WaterNSW website with flows presented in Megalitres per day (ML/d).
Demand Management
Residential water use
Level 2 water restrictions were introduced on Sunday 4 October 2020. Council resolved to adopt a new water restriction framework on 20 October 2020.
Average daily residential water consumption during the week ending 14 January 2020 was 160 litres per person per day. The graph below shows the average daily residential water consumption trends since October 2019.
Total water use
The average daily city-wide water consumption for the period 13 November 2020 to 15 January 2021 was 11.3 ML/day.
DRINKING WATER QUALITY
Water samples are collected as a component of Orange City Council’s Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Program in accordance with NSW Health requirements. Samples are collected regularly and sent to a NSW Government National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory for analysis. Water quality through November and December 2020 complied with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines health targets.
water supply and Sewerage MAJOR PROJECTS
Spring Creek to Icely Road Water Treatment Plant Water Security Pipeline
The contract works for the Spring Creek to Icely Road water treatment plant are complete. As part of the project Council intended to commission the works and run the system to ensure it functioned correctly.
While there were a few minor defects identified and corrected by the contractor a long term operational test has not been able to be performed due to past vandalism of the offtake structure which is in the process of being rectified.
Shiralee Creek Gravity Sewer
During the latter part of 2020 the Contractor engaged to undertake the Shiralee Gravity Sewer breached the contract and left the site leaving defective and incomplete works. As a result Council terminated the contract and is now completing the works with day labour and local sub- contractors.
The first activities that are being undertaken include the restoration of Pilcher Park and Ken Rawle Park. This restoration will be followed by selective restoration of easements through private land. Concurrently Council staff will be installing an additional manhole and pipework to connect the sewer to the existing network and then completing the rectification of defects in the installed works.
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS
Whiteway Lighting
The whiteway lights are installed and operational. And the majority of existing under awning decommissioned. In general the electrical works were of a good quality however some of the paving has been identified as nonconforming. Prior to giving practical completion to the electrical contractor they have been advised that the rectification of pavers is required.
AIRPORT ENERGY USAGE
Energy used at the airport during December 2020 was 15,659.80 kWh at a cost to Council of $1,351.40
aIRPORT PASSENGER NUMBERS
Passenger numbers for December 2020 were 2,714 compared with 6,230 in the same month in 2019. This figure now includes passenger numbers from QantasLink.
ENERGY USE
The following information is sourced from E21, Council’s energy software.
