Infrastructure Policy Committee
Agenda
3 August 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, buyng street, ORANGE AND ONLINE MEETING PLATFORM ZOOM on Tuesday, 3 August 2021.
David Waddell
Chief Executive Officer
For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.
Infrastructure Policy Committee 3 August 2021
2.1 Minutes of the Orange and Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee Meeting held on 21 April 2021
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: 2021/1584
AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
The Orange and Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee met on 21 April 2021 and the minutes 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 “3.2 Live - Partner with key stakeholders to deliver infrastructure and activities that improve the safety and security of the community”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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That Council resolves: 1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Orange & Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee at its meeting held on 21 April 2021. 2 That the minutes of the Orange & Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee at its meeting held on 21 April 2021 be noted. |
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 OCRSC 21 April 2021 Minutes
2 OCRSC 21 April 2021 Agenda, D21/44595⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Orange & Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee
HELD IN Giyalang Ganya, Community Services Centre, 286 Lords Place Orange
ON 21 April 2021
COMMENCING AT 10.30am
Attendance
Cr K Duffy, Cr J McRae, Miss Elizabeth Griffin, Mr Matthew Christensen (Cabonne Council), Cr Greg Treavors (Cabonne Council), Manager Community Services, Orange Cabonne Road Safety Officer
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
The apologies be accepted from Kristine Boggs and Jacqueline Anderson for the Orange and Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee meeting on 21 April 2021.
As there was not a quorum, the members present decided to discuss the agenda items and refer the following record of the meeting for recommendations to be resolved at the next Orange & Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee.
1.2 Acknowledgement of Country
An Acknowledgement of Country was conducted by the Chairperson.
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Nil
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Minutes of the meeting of the Orange & Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee held on 12 November 2020 are noted. |
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TRIM Reference: 2021/564 |
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There was no Police Report provided |
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TRIM Reference: 2021/565 |
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· Ophir Road upgrade was excellent work done by Cabonne Council and the community has praised the safety improvements. Cabonne Council will undertake a different approach to roadworks going forward to increase focus on drainage safety upgrades to roadworks. · Funding improvements for Lake Canobolas Road. Cabonne have increased the budget for tree maintenance on roads and a portion of this funding can be used to clear overhanging branches on Lake Canobolas Road. · Funding for the intersection of Lake Canobolas and Cargo Roads has lapsed and Cabonne Council will seek funding to upgrade this intersection requiring earthworks to improve sight distance. · Pedestrians have thanked Council for the improved safety features at Orange intersections. · Speeding issues on Endsleigh Avenue have increased and the community has raised concerns. 5 – 6:30pm · Wet weather water issues on the corner of Moulder Street and Endsleigh Avenue has resulted in vehicles sliding across the road. Nil |
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TRIM Reference: 2021/566 |
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There was no RMS Report provided. |
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4.1 Minutes of the Orange & Cabonne Road Safety Community Committee of 30 October 2019 & 6 March 2019 TRIM Reference: 2021/642 |
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Nil |
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TRIM Reference: 2021/568 |
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Nil |
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TRIM Reference: 2021/569 |
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The ‘Leave The Car At Home’ and ‘Make A Taxi Your Plan B’ Drink Drive Christmas Campaign was a great success. Over $5,000 worth of taxi vouchers distributed to workplace Christmas events. The campaign has created a behavioural change across the community in small steps and the RSO looks forward to continuing the campaign with our funding partners. |
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The Meeting Closed at 12.00pm.
RECORD NUMBER: 2021/1617
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
Consistent rainfall across the network has created favourable conditions for the formation of potholes. Extra maintenance crews have been established from Council’s road construction and concrete and drainage teams in order to help tackle the extra workload.
Road Upgrading
Southern Feeder Road Stage 3
Council’s contractor has begun works on the Bathurst Road intersection and associated drainage works.
Traffic Facilities
Hill and Lister Streets Pedestrian Improvements
All concrete works have been completed and the restoration of the road pavement in asphalt is pending favourable weather conditions and COVID restrictions to allow contractors into the LGA.
Hill and Casey Street
Repair of the road pavement in asphalt is pending favourable weather conditions and COVID restrictions to allow contractors into the LGA.
Sale Street Pedestrian Refuge
Line marking work was completed on this pedestrian safety project near National Avenue.
Concrete and Drainage
Footpath Construction
Work has commenced or continued on new footpaths at:
· March Street from Lords Place to the North Court
Carpark at corner March and Peisley Streets
Council staff have undertaken works to address drainage and reconstruct the footpaths on Peisley Street. Work to place gravel on the unpaved section of the carpark was put on hold due to consistent rainfall saturating the existing surfaces.
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 |
June 2021 |
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Water - Leak (Meter) |
393 |
8 |
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Water Request - Meters Faulty (incorrect readings) |
188 |
6 |
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Water - No Water Supply |
27 |
0 |
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Water - Pressure |
19 |
0 |
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Water Request - Replace Meter box/lid |
57 |
4 |
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Water quality - Dirty |
48 |
4 |
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Water - Burst Main |
70 |
5 |
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Water - leak (Main, Valve, Hydrant) |
226 |
19 |
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Total Water Requests |
1028 |
46 |
Construction Works
CBD Water Main Renewal / Upgrades
Works are continuing on the water main upgrade in Byng Street with the weather delaying progress. Works are expected to be complete by September2021.
Water Services
Renewals:
· 30 Anzac Place; and
· 14 Carrol Street
Installation of new water services:
· 167 Sale Street (40mm diameter); and
· 15 Caleula Street
Water service relocation at 53 Shepherds Road
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 |
June 2021 |
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Sewer Choke - Blockages |
423 |
33 |
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Sewer Complaint - Odour |
20 |
1 |
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Sewer Complaint - Overflow |
163 |
14 |
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Total Sewer Requests |
606 |
48 |
Sewer Construction Works
· Installation of sewer manhole for 167 Sale Street development
Sewer Inspection Program
Works have been completed on the sewer inspection program for the 2021/22 Water and Sewer asset revaluation. Council is awaiting the final report to incorporate into the Water and Sewer Asset Management Plans.
Sewer Reconstruction
· Sewer connection to the Civic Centre
· Sewer connection to 24 Allenby Road
WATER SUPPLY SECURITY
Water Storage Levels
Water storage trends for the combined storages from 27 July 2018 to 22 July 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 |
0 |
100% |
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Spring Creek Dam |
0 |
100% |
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Lake Canobolas |
0 |
100% |
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Gosling Creek Dam |
0 |
100% |
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 |
April 2021 (ML) |
May 2021 (ML) |
June 2021 (ML) |
Total (ML) 2020/2021 |
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Bores* |
7.55 |
8.92 |
7.66 |
111.62 |
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Stormwater |
8.49 |
24.11 |
36.40 |
1060.64 |
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Macquarie River |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
643.22 |
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Total |
16.04 |
33.03 |
44.06 |
1815.48 |
* 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) Water Year Analysis for 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 was conducted mid July 2021 with the forecast for wet conditions. With the storages now being at 100% capacity no external sources of water are currently required. The Macquarie River pumps are being serviced and due to be reinstalled in November 2021.
Macquarie River Flows
The flows for the period 23 June to 20 July 2021 in the Macquarie River monitored downstream of Long Point (Station 421192) are presented below. Flow rates remained above the extraction trigger value of 108 ML/d for the period, with the minimum flow rate of 625 ML on 23 June. The maximum flow rate was recorded on 19 July at approx. 8,000 ML/day.
The chart below was sourced from the WaterNSW website with flows presented in megalitres per day (ML/d).
Demand Management
Residential water use
Council resolved to adopt a new water restriction framework on 20 October 2020. This framework included the introduction of “Permanent Water Saving Standards” when the combined storage reaches 80%. The current combined storage is 100%.
As a result, Permanent Water Saving Standards were introduced on Friday 25 June 2021.
Average daily residential water consumption during the week ending 22 July 2021 was 133 litres per person per day. The graph below shows the average daily residential water consumption trends since July 2020.
Total water use
The average daily city-wide water consumption for the period 17 June 2021 to 22 July 2021 was 8.58 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 NSW Government National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory for analysis. Water quality for June 2021 complied with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines health targets.
water supply and Sewerage MAJOR PROJECTS
East Orange Harvesting Wetlands
The detailed design is currently in progress under local Consultants Premise.
The Review of Environmental Factors is complete, and a report drafted for Council’s consideration.
An application for a water supply works approval was lodged with the Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR) on 4 June 2021. The application requires NRAR to advertise the project for 28 days after which any submissions will be considered prior to the determination. At this point in time, NRAR has not advised when this project will be advertised.
Following detailed design and approval from Council and NRAR, the project can enter the procurement and construction phase.
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS
Future Cities Upgrade – Byng Street and Lords Place
The current date for practical completion of the Byng Street and Lords Place future cities project is 5 September 2021.
Work adjacent to Robertson Park is complete and work on the western side of Lords Place is largely complete.
Work underway at present includes the construction of exposed aggregate walkways around the Civic Centre and the construction of median islands in Lords Place.
Following this work, the median island in Byng Street will commence along with increasing the radius of the roundabout.
Future Cities Upgrade – McNamara Street
McNamara Street itself is complete with tree pit grates to be installed in approximately 2 weeks when they arrive.
Due to Covid-19 and weather, the asphalting of McNamara Street carpark has been delayed. This carpark will be completed when weather and Covid-19 restrictions allow.
Currently the festoon lighting poles to be placed in the carpark are being sandblasted and galvanized. To minimize parking disruption during their installation, Council intends to close half of the carpark on a Friday to prepare the footings for three poles and then install the poles on the Saturday. For safety reasons and to minimize damage to the carpark surface, we will fully close the carpark on the Saturday. The following Friday and Saturday will see the remaining three poles installed in a similar fashion.
Once the concrete has adequately cured around the poles, the installation of support wires and festoon lights will occur. Again this work is proposed to be carried out over a weekend to minimize the impacts on parking.
Approximately two weeks work remains completing the traffic islands and drainage in Kite Street.
AIRPORT ENERGY USAGE
Energy used at the airport during June 2021 was 23,028.59 kWh at a cost to Council of $1,994.43.
aIRPORT PASSENGER NUMBERS
Passenger numbers for June 2021 were 5,527 compared with 422 in the same month in 2020. This figure includes passenger numbers from QantasLink.
ENERGY USE
The following information is sourced from E21, Council’s energy software.
