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CITY OF ARMADALE

AGENDA OF TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, 7 ORCHARD AVENUE, ARMADALE ON MONDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2013 AT 5:30 PM. A meal will be served at 6:15 p.m.

PRESENT: APOLOGIES: Cr G A Best (Leave of Absence) OBSERVERS: IN ATTENDANCE: PUBLIC: “For details of Councillor Membership on this Committee, please refer to the City’s website – www.armadale.wa.gov.au/your council/councillors.”

TECHNICAL SERVICES 2 7 OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE

DISCLAIMER The Disclaimer for protecting Councillors and staff from liability of information and advice given at Committee meetings to be read. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS QUESTION TIME DEPUTATION CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

RECOMMEND Minutes of the Technical Services Committee Meeting held on 2 September 2013 be confirmed.

ITEMS REFERRED FROM INFORMATION BULLETIN

The following items were referred via Issue No 17/2013: Outstanding Matters and Information Items

Various Items ........................................................................................................................ T-1 Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports

Technical Services Works Programme ................................................................................. T-2 Municipal Waste Advisory Council Minutes 21 August 2013 .................................................................................................................... T-9 If any of the items listed above require clarification or a report for a decision of Council, this item to be raised for discussion at this juncture.


CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

7 OCTOBER 2013

1. ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

1.1 BROOKTON HIGHWAY / HOLDEN ROAD ROLEYSTONE INTERSECTION UPGRADE ........................................................................................................................................ 4

1.2 URANA ROAD ARMADALE BLACKSPOT PETITION .............................................................. 7

1.3 CANNING ROAD, KARAGULLEN - TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MAIN ROADS WA ........................................................................................................................ 10

1.4 COBHAM WAY, CAMILLO FOOTPATH ................................................................................... 13

2. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

2.1 DRAFT LLOYD HUGHES PARK BUSHLAND MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................. 15

3. PARKS AND RESERVES

3.1 PROVISION OF TOILET AT BORRELLO PARK ....................................................................... 20

4. WASTE SERVICES

4.1 LICENCE TO OCCUPY A PORTION OF ARMADALE LANDFILL AND RECYCLING FACILITY, HOPKINSON ROAD HILBERT ........................................................ 25

5. MISCELLANEOUS

5.1 CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE - 2013 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS AND TRANSPORT CONGRESS ............................................................................................................ 30

6. COUNCILLORS’ ITEMS

NIL ............................................................................................................................................................ 34

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORT

NIL ............................................................................................................................................................ 34 SUMMARY OF “A” ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................... 35

TECHNICAL SERVICES 4 7 OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE - Engineering, Design and Development

1.1 - BROOKTON HIGHWAY / HOLDEN ROAD ROLEYSTONE INTERSECTION UPGRADE

WARD

: JARRAH In Brief:

Main Roads WA (MRWA) are seeking to upgrade the Intersection of Brookton Highway and Holden Road, Roleystone.

The project is being undertaken to provide safe access for heavy vehicles via a right turn slip lane within Brookton Highway to access Holden road.

Recommend:

1. That Council endorse the proposed

Main Roads WA (MRWA) design of the lighting and intersection upgrade of the Brookton Highway / Holden Road Intersection, Roleystone.

FILE No.

: M/799/13

DATE

: 13 September 2013

REF

: SF

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER

: Executive Director Technical Services

Tabled Items

1. Main Roads WA (MRWA) Design Drawing 201348-1871. Officer Interest Declaration

Nil. Strategic Implications

2. Enhanced Natural and Built Environments.

2.5 Safe and efficient movement of goods, services, and people. 2.5.1 Provide a safe and efficient movement network, including local and

arterial roads, and associated infrastructure.


Legislation Implications Based on historical knowledge of relevant legislation, there are no restrictions. However, Brookton Highway as a Main Road is not under the care, control and management of the City. The project design provided by MRWA is for the City’s comment only. The City is not the approving authority. Council Policy/Local Law Implications

General assessment has not revealed any applicable Policies/Local Laws. Budget/Financial Implications

The adoption of the recommendation contained in this report has no direct financial implication. Consultation

Technical Services officers have consulted with MRWA’s project manager on the

proposed design. MRWA have undertaken public consultation with two (2) residents that will have

their cross-overs significantly affected by the project. BACKGROUND

Brookton Highway has a very steep (10%) grade in the vicinity of its intersection with Holden Road, Roleystone. When vehicles, heading south down Brookton Highway, need to access Holden Road they stop or slow as they approach Holden Road, which results in significant levels of rear-end and associated accidents. To reduce this, the necessity to widen Brookton Highway to provide a separated right turn lane within the middle of the Highway has been identified. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL

To provide a separate right turn, for south bound traffic, the MRWA design proposes to widen the associated pavement by up to 3.5m. To undertake the proposal, the design proposes widening of the north side of a 600m section of Brookton Highway, either side of Holden Road, as well as redesigning the approach of the Holden Road to Brookton Highway. These works will also include upgrade of affected cross-overs and street lighting in the area of the intersection. MRWA have indicated that all costs will be borne by MRWA. COMMENT

Technical Services Officers have reviewed the MRWA proposal and accept the need and the proposed design as suitable. The only issue of note will be the need to remove a number of trees to provide physical room for the widening.


MRWA has noted the following in regard to this issue: “Main Roads WA has completed a Preliminary Environmental Investigation Assessment (PEIA) report which indicated that affected vegetation could be removed without reference to other authorities and is covered under clearing permit CPS 818/8. Main Roads WA is preparing a re-vegetation plan for implementation next winter, 2014” Notwithstanding this, due to necessity to improve safety and existing road reserve boundaries, Technical Services would support the removal of these trees as necessary. CONCLUSION

The Technical Services Directorate accepts the need for this upgrade project and after reviewing the design provided finds the MRWA Intersection Upgrade proposal suitable. All costs are to be borne by MRWA.

RECOMMEND

1. That Council endorse the proposed Main Roads WA (MRWA) design of the lighting and intersection upgrade of the Brookton Highway / Holden Road Intersection, Roleystone.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Brookton Highway Holden Road MRWA Plan.


1.2 - URANA ROAD ARMADALE BLACKSPOT PETITION

WARD

: MINNAWARRA In Brief:

The City has received Federal Blackspot Grant (100%) funding to upgrade the street lighting and install a footpath along the length of Urana Road, Armadale.

During the set out of the project, local residents submitted a petition against the proposed works, and the works were halted until direction from Council was sought.

Recommend:

That Council: 1. Approve the installation of a 2.0m

wide concrete path. 2. Notify the initiator of the petition of its

decision.

FILE No.

: M/801/13

DATE

: 13 September 2013

REF

: SF

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER


Tabled Items

Nil. Officer Interest Declaration


2. Enhanced Natural and Built Environments

2.5 Safe and efficient movement of goods, services, and people. 2.5.1 Provide a safe and efficient movement network, including local

and arterial roads, and associated infrastructure. 2.5.2 Implement pathway strategies in accordance with community

needs. Legislation Implications General assessment of relevant legislation has not revealed any restrictions.


Council Policy/Local Law Implications General assessment has not revealed any applicable Policies/Local Laws. Budget/Financial Implications The adoption of the recommendation contained in this report has no direct financial implication. Consultation

Nil. BACKGROUND

An 18 signature petition was presented to the Ordinary Council meeting on 9 September 2013, the prayer of which reads: "This Petition is against the installation of a footpath to Urana Road Armadale, we are not in support of a footpath being installed but are fine with a lighting upgrade. We would request the entry to the park being closed as other ally way’s in the area have already been closed. The below signatures are in support of the entry to the park closed off, no footpath and possible lighting upgrade.” (sic) The petition outlines two separate issues: 1. That the Public Access Way (PAW) from Urana Road to Wilcannia & Toongabble

Reserve be closed. 2. That no footpath be constructed along Urana Road. These two items will be dealt with separately, with the former to be referred to Development Services Directorate once the latter is resolved. In relation to the second issue, the following comments are made: Each year the City has the opportunity to seek Blackspot Funds to upgrade roads, intersections and road reserves. These funds are available for projects that have an accident history of over 5 accidents in the previous 5 year period – which are determined by Police and Main Roads WA accident records. Due to the significant accident data collated, the Urana Road Armadale project obtained Federal Funding. The accident history of Urana Road included a total of 7 accidents, in a 5 year period, with 4 of these being pedestrian hospitalisations. Urana Road runs perpendicular to Lowanna Way and starts at a T-junction with Cowan Street in the south and ends at a cul-de-sac adjacent to the Wilcannia/Toongabble Reserve, crossing Toorak Road and Lowanna Way along the way. Local feedback notes that it is used as a pedestrian route by people travelling between the Wilcannia/Toongabble Reserve area and the Morgan Park Area. Further, residents note that they live with significant anti-social behavior by users of the route at all hours of the day and night.


Prior to this issue, Urana Road had not been identified for a footpath within the Skeletal Path Program for at least the next 5 years. The existing street lighting along Urana Road will be upgraded to meet current Australian Standards. Whilst undertaking a site visit, City officers noted a pedestrian traveling along the middle of the road, and would suggest that this would not be unusual behavior due to the lack of a footpath. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL

The works proposed are the installation of a 2.0m wide concrete path and the upgrade of existing street lighting. Due to the significant severity of accident statistics the City was able to obtain 100% Federal funding to cover all costs of the works. COMMENT

Statistical data has been reviewed by Technical Services Officers, which revealed that seven accidents have occurred along Urana Road, being a combination of pedestrian and vehicle incidents. The funding proposal listed a 2.5m red asphalt path along Urana Road. This type of path is usually provided for significant cycling and pedestrian traffic and is not ideal for a minor local road like Urana Road. Were a footpath to be installed, it would be a Technical Services standard footpath or a dual use path which would be 2.0m wide concrete. As the petition did not raise it as an issue, the proposed upgrade to the street lighting will not be amended. CONCLUSION

Notwithstanding the comments from local residents, the significance of the 4 hospitilisations of pedestrians cannot be understated, and a footpath is the only suitable solution to address this. However, it is accepted that the proposed 2.5m red asphalt footpath takes up a significant width and could easily be reduced to a 2.0m wide concrete path.

RECOMMEND

That Council:

1. Approve the installation of a 2.0m wide concrete path.

2. Notify the initiator of the petition of its decision.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Urana Road, Armadale Plan.


1.3 - CANNING ROAD, KARAGULLEN - TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MAIN ROADS WA

WARD

: JARRAH In Brief:

Main Roads WA (MRWA) has approached the City requesting the transfer of the responsibility of Canning Road, Karagullen to MRWA.

The Shire of Kalamunda has also received this request for their section of Canning Road and has sought the City’s response.

Canning Road, Karagullen is a heavy vehicle route that needs to be reconstructed and widened to provide a more suitable pavement for this use.

Recommend:

That Council:

1. Endorse the transfer of Canning Road from Local Government responsibility to Main Roads WA.

2. Require MRWA to undertake the transfer process at their cost.

3. Advise the Shire of Kalamunda of the City of Armadale’s resolution.

FILE No.

: M/800/13

DATE

: 13 September 2013

REF

: SF

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER


Tabled Items

1. Location Sketch E13-133. Officer Interest Declaration




arterial roads, and associated infrastructure.


Legislation Implications General assessment of relevant legislation has not revealed any restrictions. Council Policy/Local Law Implications

General assessment has not revealed any applicable Policies/Local Laws. Budget/Financial Implications The adoption of the recommendation contained in this report has no direct financial implication. Consultation

MRWA. Shire of Kalamunda. Intra Directorate. BACKGROUND

In February 2013, at an informal meeting, MRWA outlined a recently conducted route assessment of Canning Road from Brookton Hwy to the Shire of Kalamunda Boundary. The assessment highlighted the potential for conflict between cyclists and heavy vehicles utilising Canning Road, and the following options were identified to remedy the issue: 1. Restrict cyclists from using Canning Road (installing no cycling signage). 2. Construct a cycle path on Canning Road to separate Cyclists and Heavy Vehicles. 3. Widen Canning Road to allow both Cyclists and heavy vehicles appropriate access. 4. Consider a proclamation to transfer Canning Road to Main Roads. Due to the safety issues and costs involved with option 2 and 3 the City stated that it would favour option 4. Subsequently, the City received a letter from the Shire of Kalamunda regarding the issue, which noted: “That Council: 1. Authorises the Acting Chief Executive Officer to write to Main Roads WA:

Requesting consideration of the transfer of Canning Road from Welshpool Road East to the South Boundary of the Shire.

Requesting consideration of the transfer Welshpool Road East from Canning Road to Hale Road

2. Authorises the Acting Chief Executive Officer to write to the City of Armadale requesting Council endorsement for the transfer of Canning Road from the Local Government back to the Main Roads WA” (sic)


DETAILS OF PROPOSAL In line with the Land Administration Act (Part 5, Division 1, Section 53 – 58), the Main Roads and the Local Government Act transfer of responsibility of Canning Road can be undertaken with the approval of Council and the acceptance of MRWA. MRWA have stated that they can process the transfer so it is expected that the City need only provide written confirmation of our acceptance, and the issue can be processed in due course. ANALYSIS

Approximately 2.3 km of Canning Road lies within the boundaries of the City of Armadale. If the City was to consider the upgrade of the road to allow provision for both heavy vehicles and cyclists the City would expect such a project to cost, at a minimum, in the order of $800,000. This figure assumes a simple widening on each side of Canning Road and clearing of this area for road pavement. This estimate does not take any intersection upgrades along the route. CONCLUSION

Technical Services Officers do not see any significant restriction to the transfer of the road to MRWA. Due to its classification as a heavy haulage route, MRWA will be in a better position to upgrade and maintain Canning Road to a suitable standard for both heavy vehicles and cyclists. Such a transfer of responsibility would transfer the cost of maintenance and upgrade on this route to MRWA.

RECOMMEND

That Council:

1. Endorse the transfer of Canning Road from Local Government responsibility to Main Roads WA.

2. Require MRWA to undertake the transfer process at their cost.

3. Advise the Shire of Kalamunda of the City of Armadale’s resolution.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Canning Road Karagullen Plan.


1.4 - COBHAM WAY, CAMILLO FOOTPATH

WARD

: HERON In Brief:

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 24 June 2013, the matter of a continuation of the existing Cobham Way Footpath was undertaken to provide a footpath along its entire length was raised as a Council item.

Recommend:

That Council endorse the extension of the Cobham Way footpath as an inclusion in the Skeletal Path 2 Programme.

FILE No.

: M/824/13

DATE

: 25 September 2013

REF

: SF

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER


Tabled Items

Nil. Officer Interest Declaration




arterial roads, and associated infrastructure. 2.5.2 Implement pathway strategies in accordance with community needs.

Legislation Implications

General assessment of relevant legislation has not revealed any restrictions. Council Policy/Local Law Implications

General assessment has not revealed any applicable Policies/Local Laws. Budget/Financial Implications

Footpath expenditure undertaken under a program of expenditure.


Consultation Intra Directorate. BACKGROUND

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 24 June 2013, the matter of a continuation of the existing Cobham Way Footpath was undertaken to provide a footpath along its entire length was raised as a Council item. Cobham Way is a U shaped street with both entries off Ypres Road, Camillo. Currently there exists a footpath on the north-west half of Cobham Way that connects to the middle of a 450m Public Access Way (PAW) that runs between Eva and Bill Moore Reserve and Kendal Court Flora Reserve. The Development Services Directorate are currently in the process of reviewing a possible closure of the Public Access Way (PAW) at its halfway point, between Cobham Way and Kendal Court, Camillo. A request was made in the July meeting of Council that, were this process to result in a PAW closure, an extension to the footpath of Cobham Way be installed. This extension would result in a footpath that would run the full length of Cobham Way. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL

That the extension of the Cobham Way footpath be listed on the Skeletal Path 2 Programme and this list will be reviewed in the next 6 months to generate a 5 year Footpath Construction Programme, for the 2014/15 financial year. This process will be undertaken using the City’s Pathway Assessment Guidelines. COMMENT

The Cobham Way footpath extension, once on the Skeletal Path 2 Program list, will be reviewed and prioritised against all other footpaths on the list (submitted to Councillors in October 2012). Should it be shown to have a suitable priority it will be listed for construction in the Civil Works 5 year Footpath Construction Programme. CONCLUSION

The process as outlined will meet the City’s required processes for new footpath requests.

RECOMMEND

That Council endorse the extension of the Cobham Way footpath as an inclusion in the Skeletal Path 2 Programme.

ATTACHMENTS There are no attachments for this report.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 15 7 OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE - Environmental Issues

2.1 - DRAFT LLOYD HUGHES PARK BUSHLAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

WARD

: RIVER In Brief:

The Draft Lloyd Hughes Bushland Management Plan has been through an eight week public consultation period following Council recommendation T32/6/12.

Three submissions were received. Minor changes to the Management Plan have been made in response to matters raised in the submissions.

Recommend:

That Council endorse the Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan.

FILE No.

: M/760/13

DATE

: 27 August 2013

REF

: CB

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER


Tabled Items

1. Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan. Officer Interest Declaration


2. Enhanced Natural and Built Environments 2.1 Long term planning and development that is guided by a balance between

economic, social and environmental objectives. 2.1.1 Review, update, and implement the City’s Town Planning Scheme,

taking into account social, economic and environmental considerations. Legislation Implications

General assessment of relevant legislation (eg Local Government Act) has not revealed any restrictions. Council Policy/Local Law Implications

General assessment has not revealed any applicable Policies/Local Laws.


Budget/Financial Implications

The proposed actions outlined in the Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan are for implementation over a five year period. The implementation of the majority of recommendations will be funded through existing natural area maintenance budgets. Following the 2011 bushfire in the park a reduction in vegetation cover resulted in increased erosion, especially along the fire access and maintenance tracks. This erosion has been exacerbated by heavy rainfall in 2013. An additional budget requirement for erosion control is required as this will not be met through existing budgets. The Civil Works Department has estimated a one-off cost for erosion control at $15,000.

A summary of budget provision for these works is allocated as follows:

Items Estimated Cost Over the

Life of the Plan Budget

Erosion control. $15,000 Additional Technical Services Budget allocation in 2014/15 is required.

Infrastructure Maintenance. Annual maintenance costs Met through existing Technical Services Budget.

Weed control and revegetation over 2012/13 (work has been completed).

$17,500 External grant funding (State NRM Grant).

Revegetation program. $32,500

($6,500 annually) Met through existing Technical Services Budget.

Weed control. $16,000

($3,200 annually) Met through existing Technical Services Budget.

Alien fauna management. $2,500

($500 annually) Met through existing Technical Services Budget

Dieback treatment program. $6,000

(2015/16) Met through existing Technical Services Budget.

Access control. $6,000 Met through existing Technical Services Budget.

Note: Fire management activities are managed through the Parks Department and included within existing budgets. Consultation

The Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan was released for an 8 week public consultation period as resolved by Council at its meeting on the 6 June 2012 (T32/6/12). Prior to Council review, internal consultation with Technical Services and Ranger and Emergency Services took place. During public consultation the document was provided to the Lloyd Hughes Park custodian, the Bushcare and Environmental Working Group and relevant government agencies. The consultation was advertised in the Comment News and Examiner community newspapers and was available on the City of Armadale website.


BACKGROUND

Lloyd Hughes Park is a 17.7 hectare “A” Class Reserve (Reserve Number 6468), zoned Parks and Recreation under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, and the Town Planning Scheme No 4. Lloyd Hughes Park has significant conservation value arising from its diverse vegetation and geology, its location on the Darling Scarp, and its potential as a corridor linkage between the Canning River and bushland to the north and east. Lloyd Hughes Park is also of regional significance, being part of Banyowla Regional Park. The Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan addresses action B6d of the State of the Environment Report 2011 which states, “annually implement and review the Lloyd Hughes Bushland Management Plan”. A copy of the Management Plan has been provided as Attachment 1 of this report. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL

The Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan is proposed to be implemented over a five year period. The Plan provides a number of recommendations for the effective management of the reserve. For a detailed analysis of recommendations, please see section 4.4 of the management plan. These are summarised as follows: Vegetation management Fauna Fire control Erosion control Recreational use and service vehicle access Litter and vandalism Community engagement and education Monitoring and review Public Submissions and Analysis Three submissions were received during the 8 week public consultation period and a summary of comments is provided in Attachment 2 of this report. The summary also includes the recommended responses. Two of the submissions were from State Government agencies, the Department of Parks and Wildlife (formerly Department of Environment and Conservation) and the Water Corporation. The third submission was from a local resident. The key issues raised in the submissions are discussed below. Water Corporation The Water Corporation has no objection to the Management Plan, but requests the document be modified to indicate that no construction over Water Corporation infrastructure is to occur. In addition, they should be notified of any planned construction or planting in the vicinity of this infrastructure. Slight modifications to the Management Plan have been made to accommodate these requests.


Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) The submission received from DPAW was generally supportive and provided minor editorial comments that have been amended in the Management Plan. DPAW have indicated that the correct name of the regional park, of which Lloyd Hughes Park is a part, is Banyowla Regional Park, or alternately, Darling Range Regional Park, and not the ‘Parks of Darling Range’ as it is referred to in the Management Plan. All relevant references have been amended in the document. Community Responses Other issues raised include the need for engagement of the local community to assist in the management of the park. The City has a strong environmental volunteer presence and many reserves now have active Friends Groups. In the past Lloyd Hughes Park has had a Friends Group but there is no current group for the reserve. There is however, a custodian for the park and the City regularly attempts to engage interested local residents to participate in various community events in the area. Further comments from the submissions state that a lack of community engagement at the park is a shortcoming in addressing key threats to the reserve. Examples of this include deterioration to signage and the blocking of access tracks by fallen trees. However, to counter this, the City’s ability to address on-ground issues of this nature in an efficient and timely manner has been vastly increased with the appointment of a Bushcare Supervisor and Bush Crew earlier this year. A greater on-ground presence has facilitated an increased capacity to address such matters in the short-term timeframe.

Concerns in regards to post fire issues including the depletion of nesting hollows for fauna and illegal vehicular access are also raised in the submission from the local residents. The City has recently installed artificial nesting boxes for black cockatoos in the park; this project was undertaken using DPAW Community Grant funding. Environmental Services will consider the installation of further nesting boxes as opportunities arise.

Illegal access by off road vehicles is a wide-spread and ongoing problem throughout the City’s reserves. Signage, bollards and gating are used to address this problem. However, vandalism to gates and the creation of new access points is ongoing. The 2011 fires in the park created many new access points with the loss of vegetation. As this returns, this will assist in reducing access in some areas. The City’s Bushcare Supervisor and Environmental Officer recently met with adjacent land managers to consider projects to minimise access to Lloyd Hughes Park and adjoining reserves.

COMMENT

The submissions are supportive of the Management Plan. Some minor editorial amendments have been necessary. Furthermore, the management issues raised in public submissions are adequately addressed in the plan. The issue of access is covered in the plan and the subject of an ongoing program of works.


OPTIONS 1. Council could endorse the Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan. 2. Council could decide not to endorse the Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management

Plan. CONCLUSION

The Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan provides detailed management recommendations for the reserve. The recommendations proposed in the plan are based on fulfilling the principal management objectives; Ensuring the long-term conservation of the remnant bushland; Consolidating the environmental attributes and management issues; Developing clear and practical management actions and timings based on priorities;

and Developing measurable assessment criteria for the implementation of the plan. Therefore, Option 1 is recommended.

RECOMMEND

That Council endorse the Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Management Plan.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Lloyd Hughes Bushland Management Plan. 2. Summary of Submissions for Draft Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Mangement Plan.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 20 7 OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE - Parks and Reserves

3.1 - PROVISION OF TOILET AT BORRELLO PARK

WARD

: ALL In Brief: Council requested feedback regarding

the materials, finish and location of the toilet at Borrello Park

A plan detailing the proposed facilities

to be included at Borrello Park has been developed.

Recommend:

That Council note the various elements of the improvements to be made to Borrello Park, including the location of the toilet.

FILE No.

: M/825/13

DATE

: 25 September 2013

REF

: KK

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER


Tabled Items Nil. Officer Interest Declaration Nil. Strategic Implications 1. Community Wellbeing 1.2 Optimum quality of life for all citizens. 1.2.4 Advocate and support equitable access to services and facilities for

people with all abilities. 2. Enhanced Natural and Built Environments 2.1 Long term planning and development that is guided by a balance between

economic, social and environmental objectives. 2.4 Attractive and user friendly streetscapes and open space. 2.4.1 Implement townscape, streetscape, and parkland improvements, to

enhance the distinctive character of the City. 2.4.2 Maintain and improve where required, the quality, amenity and

accessibility of open spaces.


Legislation Implications Assessment of legislation indicates that the following apply: Town Planning and Development Act 2005. Land Administration Act 1997. Local Government Act 1995 (as amended). Council Policy/Local Law Implications General assessment has not revealed any applicable Policies/Local Laws. Budget/Financial Implications The recommendations contained in this report can all be accommodated within the approved 2013/2014 budget provisions. Consultation Inter Directorate. Affected residents. BACKGROUND At its Ordinary Meeting of 9 September 2013, Council resolved as follows (T62/9/13; C358/9/13):

“(A) That Council: 1. Approve the provision of a reasonable standard toilet at Borrello Park at a

lesser specification, with the minimal necessary supporting infrastructure, at a maximum cost of $200,000.

2. Approve the capital funding from the Public Open Space Precinct I Roleystone

Trust Account. 3. Approve the inclusion of servicing costs of $20,000 per annum, and

maintenance costs of $6,000 per annum, associated with the Borrello Park toilet, in the 2014/2015 and future Property Services Operating Budget provisions.

4. Approve the expenditure of the unallocated Public Open Space Precinct I

Roleystone Trust Account to qualifying projects identified in the Public Open Space Strategy Workshops as follows:

(i) Warwick Savage Reserve $ 50,000 (ii) Borrello Park upgrade $ 64,000 5. (i) Authorise the following expenditures: - Borrello Park Toilet $200,000


- Borrello Park Facility Upgrade $ 64,000 - Warwick Savage Reserve Rehabilitation $ 50,000 and: (ii) Amend the 2013/2014 Annual Budget as follows: Revenue -Transfer from Public Open Space Precinct I Roleystone Trust Account increase by $314,000 Expenditure -Borrello Park Toilet increase by $200,000

-Borrello Park Facility Upgrade increase by $ 64,000 Warwick Savage Reserve Rehabilitation increase by $ 50,000 (B) That Council, prior to the construction of the toilet at Borrello Park, be

provided with:-

- details of the materials, colours and finishes of the structure and - a landscaping and site plan showing the exact location of the toilet.”

This report addresses Part (B) of the above recommendation. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL As discussed in previous reports, the improvements related to Borrello Park are divided into two areas – those related to the toilet provision and those related to the park improvements. Toilet related works – estimates for the following works have be obtained 1. Toilet provision

The toilet building $60,000 The treatment system – approved by the Health Department $20,000 Electrical supply $15,000 Plumbing connection $14,000

2. Civil Engineering works which include parking area improvements, universal access pathway to the toilet, retaining structures and traffic calming works in Billeroy Road $91,000

Total Cost $200,000 Three alternate locations were considered, and discussed with residents at a site meeting held on 25 September 2013. The most limiting factor relating to location was the Health requirement of a separation between the toilet and the river of 30m. This specification precluded any alternate locations at the lower portions of the park, mostly located along the river. While none of the locations enjoyed full support, the location which had the least


resistance was the location as detailed on the plan included in this report as Attachment 1. The alternate locations have also been indicated. Park improvement works which include play area improvements, pathway extensions and BBQ provision $65,000 Additional improvements have been considered as longer term improvements, but not for provision in the 2013/14 financial year due to the limited availability of funding, and have been provided to give some context to these works. These are: Completion of the pathway network on the southern section of the park; Upgrade of play equipment; Erection of shade sails; and Renewal of the staircase and pathway between the toilet and Orchid Drive It is to be noted that the available funding of $65,000 is insufficient to address all these elements, but every effort will be made to accommodate as many as possible in 2013/14 ANALYSIS The location of the toilet is visually protected from the residential area, yet provides sufficient passive surveillance from the parking area, Billeroy Road and Brookton Highway. It is also the intention to remove the lower growths from the trees alongside Orchid Drive to enable improved passive surveillance from Orchid Drive. The distance from Orchard Drive is at a distance so as not to be too visually intrusive from the residential properties, but close enough to discourage misbehaviour and provide passive surveillance. Council also raised some concerns related to the colour and the finishes to the toilet, and these are provided below, noting that the procurement of the toilet has yet to be finalised, as quotation from various suppliers must still be obtained in terms of the procurement requirements. Indicative colours are therefore earthy colours, and are in the green, grey and brown ranges, as shown on a supplier brochure extract below.


The toilet is unisex, with universal access and includes a baby change table. CONCLUSION The works proposed are considered to be a positive set of improvements to the area, and will provide added amenity to Borrello Park, and are at a stage where these can be implemented immediately.

RECOMMEND That Council note the various elements of the improvements to be made to Borrello Park, including the location of the toilet.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Borrello Park Layout.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 25 7 OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE - Waste Services

4.1 - LICENCE TO OCCUPY A PORTION OF ARMADALE LANDFILL AND RECYCLING FACILITY, HOPKINSON ROAD HILBERT

WARD

: ALL In Brief:

This report seeks Council approval to enter into a twenty four (24) month licence to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility situated at Lots 1, 185, 186 and 1120 Hopkinson Road, Hilbert to Sims Metal Management.

Recommend:

That Council:

1. Enter into a licence agreement to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, Hopkinson Road Hilbert, with Sims Metal Management with basic terms and conditions.

2. Approve amendments to the 2013/14 Annual Budget.

FILE No.

: M/817/13

DATE

: 19 September 2013

REF

: SW

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER


Tabled Items

1. Basic proposal from Sims Metal Management. Officer Interest Declaration


2. Enhanced Natural and Built Environments.

2.10 Best practice integrated waste management. 2.10.2 Implement continuous improvement of recycling, reuse, and

minimisation of waste.


Legislation Implications Assessment of legislation indicates that the following apply: Section 3.58 Local Government Act 1995 – Disposing of Property. Regulation 30(2) (e) of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations

1996 – Dispositions of Property to which section 3.58 of Act does not apply.

Council Policy/Local Law Implications Council Policy ADM 2 – Property Lease Rentals. Budget/Financial Implications

An indicative income of $25,000 per annum + GST is expected which has not been provided for in the 2013/14 annual budget.

Consultation

Governance and Administration Department. BACKGROUND

In 2012, the City signed a Licence to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility with Darlings Environmental, who have assisted with the recycling of plastics from site and accept plastics for recycling. This arrangement has proven to be beneficial for both the occupier and the City. The City has worked with Sims Metal Management for many years for the recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous materials from the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. This is assisting the City to meet its recycling targets. Sims Metal Management, one of two major scrap metal merchants in Western Australia have been left with the major portion of the market due to OneSteel Recycling’s decision to exit the market. Since OneSteel Recycling’s closure, Sims Metal Management have received a significant increase in volume. Sims Metal Management is already at full capacity, with no scope to increase output for approximately two years. Consequently, there is a significant shortfall in processing and storage capacity in the short term to handle the volumes being generated across the state. Sims Metal Management is currently working through the approvals process to build a 70 million dollar state of the art metal recycling facility at Kwinana Beach, however this is expected to take at least 18 months to commence operation. In the meantime, Sims Metal Management require a site for the storage of light gauge steel scrap to accommodate the extra volume until their new facility is operational. The materials intended to be stockpiled will include white goods, roofing iron, guttering, domestic hot water systems, bicycles, sheet metal off-cuts and similar. No end-of-life motor vehicles (or similar) will be stored at the site.


Sims Metal Management require a land area of at least one hectare to receive and process the material. The material will only be transported to the site by Sims Metal Management, Monday to Friday. The material will be processed using a diesel operated baler in order to condense the volume and minimise the risk of material becoming airborne due to high winds. One or two excavators will be operated onsite to receive, stockpile and process the material. The anticipated volume for Sims Metal Management will be around 2000mt per month or around 8-10 loads per day. The intended stockpiling and processing of metals requires a Category 62 licence issued by the Department of Environmental Regulation (DER). The Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility have this licence, which will enable these activities to take place. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL The licence to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility will include the following basic terms and conditions: Term: Twenty-four (24) months; Annual Rent: $25,000 per annum plus GST (indicative); Operating Costs: The occupant to be responsible for all normal operating expenditure

such as electricity and general maintenance; Set-up Costs: The occupant to be responsible for all costs associated with improving

the portion of land to a standard suitable for their needs. This includes providing a suitable working surface and fencing the area;

Insurance: Occupant to maintain Public Liability insurance to a minimum of $20,000,000;

The occupant to be responsible for all insurances relating to their own plant, equipment and product used and/or stored at the Facility; and

General: The occupant is to operate under general direction of the Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that the occupant complies with relevant existing environmental licences and approvals and Occupational, Health and Safety procedures for the Facility.

That the site be returned to its former condition after 24 month period.

The City will allocate an area of one hectare to Sims Metal Management to store and process scrap metal for future transport from the site. ANALYSIS

The City is dedicated to recycling and reducing waste to landfill. This arrangement will ensure that Sims Metal Management has the capacity to continue its recycling venture. Recycling of scrap materials is highly variable and market driven. There is currently a downturn in the market for glass, cardboard and some plastics. However, the generation of waste does not diminish and the processing / storage of materials must maintain momentum of recycling to ensure they remain out of landfill. The City, as an integral part of the community and the resources network, should take responsibility for maintaining the momentum for recycling.


The City has the necessary licences at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility to facilitate the storage and processing of metals by Sims Metal Management. The operations will be kept separate from those of the City for the acceptance of scrap metal. It will be transported offsite for processing when capacity allows. Appropriate safeguards for the City against the failure of Sims Metal Management will form part of the agreement to ensure that the materials are removed from the site at the cessation of the arrangement. Previous consultation with Development Services for the Darlings Environmental Licence to Occupy, indicates that the request is within the scope of work already existing at the site and under licence. Sims Metal Management will be expected to work under general direction from the Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that they comply with the conditions of the Facility’s licences, approvals and procedures. In accordance with Council Policy ADM 2 - Property Lease Rentals, the rent payable by Commercial enterprises is to be market valuation. The proposed rent of $25,000 per annum excluding GST is based on an appraisal of the land received from O’Neil Real Estate, Kelmscott in 2012. The City is currently seeking an updated valuation on this land. A Licence to Occupy is the preferred option over a lease agreement as it is less costly for the short timeframe required and the urgency to implement. OPTIONS

There are three basic options: 1. Enter into the proposed licence to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill &

Recycling Facility, with Sims Metal Management, in accordance with the basic terms and conditions outlined in this report.

2. Enter into the proposed licence to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill & Recycling Facility with Sims Metal Management, with variations to the basic terms and conditions outlined in this report.

3. Not enter into the proposed licence to occupy a portion of Armadale Landfill & Recycling Facility with Sims Metal Management.

Option 1 is recommended. CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the City enter into a licence to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill & Recycling Facility, Hopkinson Road, Hilbert, with Sims Metal Management as outlined in Option 1 with the below basic terms and conditions.


RECOMMEND

That Council:

1. Enter into a licence agreement to occupy a portion of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, Hopkinson Road Hilbert, with Sims Metal Management under the following basic terms and conditions to be specified in the agreement:

Premises: A one hectare portion of the Armadale Landfill & Recycling Facility situated at Lots 1,185, 186 and 1120 Hopkinson Road, Hilbert, as outlined in the plan attached to this report;

Term: Twenty-four (24) months;

Annual Rent: $25,000 per annum (indicative) plus GST;

Operating Costs: The occupant to be responsible for all normal operating expenditure such as electricity and general maintenance;

Insurance: Occupant to maintain Public Liability insurance to a minimum of $20,000,000. The occupant to be responsible for all insurances relating to their own plant, equipment and product used and/or stored at the Facility. The City accepts no liability for loss or damage to equipment; and

General: The occupant is to operate under the general direction of the Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that occupant complies with existing relevant environmental licences and approvals and Occupational Health & Safety procedures for the Facility.

2. Approve the additional revenue of $25,000 per annum associated with the licence agreement

and:

(i) Amend the 2013/14 Annual Budget as follows:

Revenue

- Brookdale Site Entry Fees

increase by $25,000

ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Licence to Occupy a Portion of the Hopkinson Rd Landfill Facility - Sims Metal

Management - Plan Only.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 30 7 OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE - Miscellaneous

5.1 - CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE - 2013 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS AND TRANSPORT CONGRESS

WARD

: ALL In Brief: The Australian Local Government

Association’s (ALGA) National Local Roads and Transport Congress, titled “Sustaining our Roads”, is to be held in Alice Springs from 12-14 November 2013 and is normally attended by a Technical Services Officer.

Recommend: That Council: 1. Nominate Councillor ………………..

as a delegate to the 2013 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, titled “Sustaining our Roads”, to be held in Alice Springs from 12-14 November 2013.

Or should no nomination be received, then the recommendation is as follows:

No nomination is made for attendance at the 2013 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, titled “Sustaining our Roads”.

2. Note the attendance of a Senior Officer

from Technical Services as delegate to the 2013 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, titled “Sustaining our Roads”, to be held in Alice Springs from 12-14 November 2013.

FILE No.

: M/826/13

DATE

: 25 September 2013

REF

: KK

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER


Tabled Items 1. The 2013 National Local Roads and Transport Congress programme. Officer Interest Declaration Nil.


Strategic Implications 2. Enhanced Natural and Built Environments. 2.5 Safe and efficient movement of goods, services, and people. 2.5.1 Provide a safe and efficient movement network, including local and

arterial roads, and associated infrastructure. Legislation Implications General assessment of relevant legislation (eg Local Government Act) has not revealed any restrictions. Council Policy/Local Law Implications Assessment of Policies/Local Laws indicates that the following are applicable: Council Policy ADM3 – Conferences and Training. Council Policy EM1 – Reimbursement of Councillor’s Expenses. Budget/Financial Implications Allowance for Officer and Councillor attendance at conferences have been made within the 2013/2014 Budget. Consultation Intra Directorate. BACKGROUND The Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) National Local Roads and Transport Congress will be held in Alice Springs from 12-14 November 2013. The Congress allows the Local Government sector to address road and transport issues occurring in local communities. COMMENT The Australian Local Government Association has announced the theme as “Sustaining our Roads – Good Business, Good Governance, Good Bottom Line” to reflect on the state and future direction of roads and transport in Australia. The Congress will see the launch of the “State of the Local Roads Assets Report 2013”, commissioned by ALGA, which will provide complete national data on roads from all Local Governments. Key Federal Politicians dealing with local roads and transport have been invited to attend, namely: The Hon Anthony Albanese MP - Shadow Minister for Infrastructure The Hon Warren Truss MP - Leader of the Nationals


The Congress will cover a range of issues, such as National Freight Strategy, Heavy Vehicle Charging and Local Transport Infrastructure Projects, with speakers drawn from Government and Industry, including keynote speakers with international expertise in the areas of infrastructure, Government finance and economic development. Session Topics will include: Official Launch: 2013 State of the Assets Report Councils around Australia have been involved in the development of the 2013 State of the Assets Report. The Report will inform a national assets report on the standard of community roads and infrastructure with a strong focus on sealed and unsealed local roads, concrete bridges and timber bridges. ALGA has commissioned Jeff Roorda and Associates (JRA) to develop the 2013 State of the Assets Report. The Report represents a major advocacy program by ALGA on behalf of all local governments and will be launched at the 2013 National Local Roads and Transport Congress. The Last Mile Panel Session Every journey, whether it is freight to markets, kids to school, patients to hospitals, or exports to ports, begins and ends on a local road. Local roads make up approximately 80% of Australia’s road network and are integral to the running of communities and this country as a whole. As the owners and managers of the roads Local Government have an incredibly important job to do in planning, maintaining and paying for local roads. This session will provide delegates with an opportunity to tease out some of the critical issues impacting on local roads today, and to workshop and develop practical solutions. Panellists include: Mayor Damien Ryan, Alice Springs Town Council Meena Naidu, HVCI Project Director Casey G. Vander Ploeg, Canadian Road Expert Roads at the Heart of the Community This session is an important opportunity for Local Governments to provide input into the future of Australia’s roads and transport system. At the 2010 National Roads and Transport Congress delegates endorsed the National Local Roads and Transport Policy Agenda 2010-20. This Policy Agenda is the framework that guides ALGA in its work with the Federal Government, responding to and advocating for new policies at the national level. Local Government’s Policy Agenda recognises the importance of Australia’s road network for the economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing. While the Roads to Recovery program is funded until 2019 and is a key feature of this policy framework, the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure is working on a Significant reform program including road funding, transport planning, access and road safety. Building on the input from the speakers of the Congress the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) ideas are sought about these reforms and how to ensure that these reforms meet the community’s objectives and recognise that roads are indeed at the heart of every community. The Local Government Challenge Hear Council colleagues from around Australia talk about the challenges and solutions faced. Two sessions, one on local transport infrastructure projects and the other on projects addressing ‘last mile’ challenges, will highlight the challenges, opportunities and pragmatic solutions local government has been implementing around Australia. These fast moving sessions with three or four speakers are designed to inform, invigorate and generate ideas and discussion.


Attendance costs, including full registration, flights, accommodation, and sundry expenses are approximately $2,600.00 per person. Council’s Elected Members Conference Budget provides funds for Elected Member representation, noting that Council Policy ADM3 prohibits attendance of Elected Members at Conferences, Seminars, or Training Programmes, within six (6) months of the end of their Electoral Term, unless specifically authorized by Council. For Councillors not up for election, or have returned unopposed, this clause does not apply as it follows just after the 2013 Local Government election, scheduled for October 19 2013. The National Local Roads and Transport Congress is held annually and has a strong history of allowing the Local Government sector to reflect on road and transport issues specific to local communities, and to come up with innovative ways to address these. A Senior Officer from the Technical Services Directorate will be attending the Conference.

RECOMMEND

That Council: 1. Nominate Councillor ……………….. as a delegate to the 2013

National Local Roads and Transport Congress, titled “Sustaining our Roads”, to be held in Alice Springs from 12-14 November 2013.

Or should no nomination be received, then the recommendation is as

follows: No nomination is made for attendance at the 2013 National Local

Roads and Transport Congress, titled “Sustaining our Roads”. 2. Note the attendance of a Senior Officer from Technical Services as

delegate to the 2013 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, titled “Sustaining our Roads”, to be held in Alice Springs from 12-14 November 2013.

ATTACHMENTS There are no attachments for this report.

COUNCILLORS’ ITEMS Nil EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORT Nil

MEETING DECLARED CLOSED AT ___________


TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

SUMMARY OF “A” ATTACHMENTS 7 OCTOBER 2013

ATT NO. SUBJECT PAGE

1.1 BROOKTON HIGHWAY / HOLDEN ROAD ROLEYSTONE INTERSECTION UPGRADE

1.1.1 Brookton Highway Holden Road MRWA Plan. 36

1.2 URANA ROAD ARMADALE BLACKSPOT PETITION

1.2.1 Urana Road, Armadale Plan. 37

1.3 CANNING ROAD, KARAGULLEN - TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MAIN ROADS WA

1.3.1 Canning Road Karagullen Plan. 38

2.1 DRAFT LLOYD HUGHES PARK BUSHLAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

2.1.1 Draft Lloyd Hughes Bushland Management Plan. 39

2.1.2 Summary of Submissions for Draft Lloyd Hughes Park Bushland Mangement Plan. 109

3.1 PROVISION OF TOILET AT BORRELLO PARK

3.1.1 Borrello Park Layout. 118

4.1 LICENCE TO OCCUPY A PORTION OF ARMADALE LANDFILL AND RECYCLING FACILITY, HOPKINSON ROAD HILBERT

4.1.1 Proposed Licence to Occupy a Portion of the Hopkinson Rd Landfill Facility - Sims Metal Management - Plan Only.

119

Technical Services 36 ATTACHMENT 1.1.1COMMITTEE - 7 October 2013

Technical Services 37 ATTACHMENT 1.2.1 COMMITTEE - 7 October 2013


APPENDIX D – SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS

Section of Management Plan

Comment Summary Response Change to the Plan

Water Corporation

Infrastructure

(section 3.6)

The Canning Trunk Main traverses

the subject land. Before any

planting or construction occurs

within or near the easement the

Water Corporation should be

contacted (Asset Management

Peth Region and Procurement &

Property Branch).

The Management Plan states that, No vegetation is to be planted over the easement. This will be amended to, no planting or construction to take place over the easement. The Water Corporation is to be notified of any planned planting or construction on or near the easement.

Section 3.6 amended to: To protect this

infrastructure, no planting or construction is to take place over the easement. The Water Corporation is to be notified of any planned planting or construction on or near the easement.

Executive Summary Reference should be made to the

specific Regional Park, namely

Banyowla Regional Park.

Agreed. Changes have been made to

reflect this request in the Plan. Executive summary amended to:

The Park is of regional significance, being part

of Banyowla Regional Park.

Statement describing the 12

Strategic Directions as “laudable”

and agreeing with the “3 key

threats” to the Park.

Statement, no response required. No change to plan

Values of Lloyd Hughes

Park (section 1.2)

The Plan refers to “Darling Range

Regional Park”, however, this name

is incorrect and should be referred

to as the Parks of Darling Range or


Changes have been made to reflect

this request in the Plan. Section 1.2 amended to: The Park is of regional significance, and as such, part of the Parks of Darling Range/Banyowla Regional Park (Ministry for Planning, 1995).

Darling Range/Banyowla The Plan refers to “Darling Range Changes have been made to reflect Section 1.4 amended to: It was anticipated in


Regional Park

Management Plan

(section 1.4)





this request in the Plan the management plan of 2000 that the

Conservation Commission, through the

Department of Environment and Conservation

(DEC), will have commenced the preparation of

the Parks of Darling Range Management Plan in

1999/2000.

The City’s Environmental Officer is a

representative on the Parks of Darling Range Community Advisory Committee which involves

stakeholders concerned with the management

of all reserves within the Parks of Darling Range.

Linkages

(section 2.4.4)







this request throughout the Plan.

Section 2.4.4 amended to: The Park links

directly with other lands in the Parks of Darling Range to the north east providing an adequate area for larger fauna to move between.

Recommendation 36

(section 3.7.4)







this request in the Plan. Section 3.7.4 Recommendation 36 amended to:

where resources permit, contribute to the

undertaking of joint agency off road vehicle

‘stings’ in the Parks of Darling Range.


Weeds

(section 3.1.2)

DPAW recommends that another

column is added to Table 1, page

14 to show the two listings of 2012

Department of Agriculture and

Food and Weeds of National

Significance or to detail any specific

changes since 2008.

Table 1 provides a column entitled

‘Listing’ in which there are specific annotations to indicate if a weed is

Declared under the Department of Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976 (Department of

Agriculture and Food Western

Australia, 2007) and/or a Weed of

National Significance. Weed mapping

in 2011/2012 was inconsistent due to

the 2011 fires. It is therefore difficult

to detail specific changes in weed

mapping because of this.

No change to Plan.

Appendix C – WEED

OCCURENCE MAPPING

FROM 2008

Appendix C does not list

Gomphocarpus fruticosus, however it is listed within Table 1 on page

14.

No occurrence of Gomphocarpus fruticosus was mapped in Lloyd

Hughes Park in 2008.

Table 1 amended.

Figure 4 The legend for Figure 4 appears to

be incorrectly labelled. The

vegetation occurring along the

creek is listed as Community 2

instead of Community 1.

Agreed Figure 4 amended to reflect that the vegetation

along the creek line is Community 1. Vegetation

Community 2 corrected and changed on Figure

4.

Community Involvement

and Education (section

4.10)

A practical shortcoming in

addressing the 3 key threats to LHP

is the current lack of an active

Friends Group.

Historically LHP has not had the

continuous support of a Friends Group

despite efforts to recruit interested

locals. The reserve does have a

custodian.

No change to plan.


I (submitter) contacted the City of

Armadale Environmental Officer

seeking to make contact with the

LHP’s current custodian, whose

name I don’t know. My request did

not yield a response.

The Environmental Officer routinely

passes on this and other such requests

to Custodians and Friends Groups.

However, the Officer is unable to give

out the personal contact details of

individuals. It is common practice for

the Environmental Officer to take the

contact details of those wishing to

contact Reserve Custodians and pass

on the request. It is then entirely the

responsibility of the Custodian to

respond.

No change to plan.

The lack of an active Custodian or

Friends Group at LHP is a

shortcoming in addressing the key

threats to the reserve. Matters

such as fallen trees blocking fire

access tracks are an example of

issues that could be quickly

resolved via communication from

such individuals to the City.

The City regularly attempts to engage

the community in assisting with the

management of LHP Reserve. In 2012

flyers were delivered to residents in

close vicinity to the Reserve inviting

them to a community planting day.

Two new residents attended the

event. The City continues to encourage

community members to take an active

role in the management of LHP

Reserve.

Action numbers 42, 43 and 44 of the

Plan identify the importance of

engaging volunteers.

No change to plan.

The lack of an active Custodian or

Friends Group at LHP is a

shortcoming in addressing the key

threats to the reserve. An example

The City appointed a Bush Care

Supervisor and two Bushcare Officers

in January 2013. The Bush Crew will

enable the City to address these issues

No change to plan.


of this is the unaddressed

deterioration to signage and

dieback hygiene stations.

more efficiently having a greater on‐

ground presence.

Native Fauna

(section 2.4.3)

Nesting boxes and hollow logs

installed would replace those tree

hollows and fallen logs lost in the 6

Feb 2011 fire, assisting

rehabilitation by birds and animals.

Artificial nesting boxes for Black

Cockatoo species were installed in the

Reserve in March 2013. Consideration

will be given to the installation of

additional fauna nesting boxes as

opportunities arise.

No change to plan.

Illegal Vehicle Access

(section 3.7.4)

There is little impediment to access

by off‐road motorbikes and four‐

wheel buggies.

Illegal vehicle access is a widespread

and on‐going problem throughout the

City’s reserves. Signage, bollards and

gating are used to address the

problem. However, vandalism to gates

and the creation of new access points

is an on‐going problem. These matters

are discussed further in section 3.7.4

of the Plan.

No change to plan.

Water Corporation

Infrastructure (section

3.6)

Water Corporation vehicles

accessing the easement for

upgrading the Canning Trunk Main

last entered during wet weather,

with resultant damage to

footpaths, the Park and continued

spread of dieback.

The City of Armadale has an Access

Management Plan in place with the

Water Corporation for Lloyd Hughes

Park. The Access Management Plan

provides guidelines for dieback

hygiene procedures that should be

followed to mitigate the spread of the

disease. The Water Corporation only

carries out maintenance on the

Canning Trunk Main if necessary. If this

occurs in wet weather vehicle access is

No change to plan.


kept to a minimum.

Revegetation

(section 3.1.1)

Vegetation could be improved,

especially along the watercourse,

where pondage, matting and

planting sedges would improve

water quality at discharge into the

Canning River.

In 2012 approximately 5,000 tubestock

where installed in the reserve as part

of State NRM grant funding. Future

grant funding will be sought for

revegetation and other works within

the reserve.

Action number 3 of the Plan

recommends the investigation of

future funding to carry out

revegetation in the degraded areas of

the reserve. In addition there is also a

budget allocation for revegetation.

No change to plan.

Fire

(section 3.3)

Mosaic hazard reduction burning

coupled with staged plantings

would reduce the threat of arson

while rehabilitating the Park

systematically, given the few

volunteers and the need for hand‐

watering of young seedlings during

the first summer following

plantings.

Regular fuel loading assessments are

carried out at Lloyd Hughes Park and

Hazard Reduction Burns are

undertaken when necessary. These

matters are discussed further at

section 3.3 of the Plan.

No change to plan.

Weeds

(section 3.1.2)

Targeted spraying of weeds such as

Watsonia has proved effective, but

there is still a range of pasture

weeds persisting and re‐seeding

and ignored, such as along the

lower Park verge of Canning Mills

Road adjacent the Haimlee Street

The Environmental Weed Strategy for

Western Australia (Department of

Conservation and Land Management,

1999) provides a direction and

management approach to tackling the

weed problem in Western Australia.

Each weed species known to occur in

No change to plan.


intersection. Western Australia was assessed and

ranked according to their

environmental impact. Three yearly

mapping of all the City’s bushland

reserves is used to rank and prioritise

all weeds according to the

Environmental Weed Strategy for WA.

High priority weeds in areas of the

best condition bushland are targeted

for weed control treatments. Most of

the weeds occurring in the Park are

confined to the edges of the reserve,

adjacent to tracks and along the

watercourse. Three annual weed

control treatments are undertaken in

the Park. Further explanation of the

rationale for weed control can be

found at 3.1.2 of the Plan.

Alien Fauna

(section 3.2.1)

Invasive bird and animal species

such as the Laughing Kookaburra

and rabbits require a stronger

response than a watching brief by

council of other agencies that is

currently not halting the spread

and depredation of these pests.

The Plan discusses a number of alien

fauna that may be present in the Lloyd

Hughes Park, including the Laughing

Kookaburra. It is important to consider

the total ecology of a natural system

when attempting control of alien

fauna. For example, control of a single

alien species may facilitate an increase

in another alien species. This is

discussed in more depth in section

3.2.1 of the Plan.

No change to plan.


Litter and Refuse

(section 3.8)

Discharge of rubbish from cars or

by individuals requires constant

attention, both along street verges

and within the Park.

Litter and rubbish have been a

consistent problem in the reserve, as is

the case with many of the City’s

bushland reserves. Any reported

rubbish dumping in the Park is

collected and removed. The

appointment of the Bushcrew will

ensure that the reserve is regularly

checked for rubbish and removed

accordingly.

No change to plan.

Community Involvement

and Education

(section 3.10)

A ‘call to arms’, such as by

promoting a new, active Friends of

Lloyd Hughes Park Group via a

well‐advertised local meeting of

local residents chaired by a local

resident, preferably our hard‐

working Deputy Mayor, Ruth

Butterfield, might be the start of a

new initiative.

Statement, no response required. See

also comments above in relation to

‘Friends’ recruitment.

No change to plan.


List of Submissions:

Water Corporation, Kevin Purcher, Senior Development Planner Development Services.

Department of Parks and Wildlife (formerly Department of Environment and Conservation), Peter Dans, Director Regional Services.

Neil R Macdonald, 12 Brook Place, Kelmscott.


PROPOSED LICENCE TO OCCUPY – SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT

Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility Lot 1, 185, 186 & 1120 Hopkinson Road, HILBERT

Proposed Lease Area

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