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REPORTS TABLED AT THE ORDINARY MEETING OF UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL HELD THURSDAY, 15 JULY 2010 IN CROOKWELL

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SECTION B

REPORTS FROM

WORKS AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

1. Works In Progress – Construction & Maintenance B2 – B3 2. Works In Progress – Technical & Managerial Tasks B4 3. Crookwell Aerodrome B5 – B7 4. Collector Creek Bridge B8 – B9 5. Private Works Policy B10 – B15 6. Unsealed Local Roads B16 – B19 7. 8. 9. 10.

Crookwell Truck Wash Water & Sewer Update Gravel Resheeting Program Waste Management Charges

B20 – B27 B28 – B31 B32 – B34 B35

JK Bell General Manager



Author: Manager of Works Subject: Works In Progress – Construction & Maintenance File No: 6.2.36 Précis: Works In Progress, Completed Works, Forthcoming Works Budget: In accordance with budget 1. WORKS IN PROGRESS – CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE Works In Progress & Forthcoming Works

Routine grading maintenance

o Golspie area by-roads o Kangaloolah Road o Cuddyong Road o Glenerin Road o Reids Flat Road o Foggs Crossing Road o Grabine Road o Rugby Road o Dalton area by-roads

Regional Roads

o MR256 (Taralga Road), heavy patching, line of sight clearing and

shoulder grading o MR52 North (Gunning Road), heavy patching and line of sight

clearing o MR248 West (Boorowa Road), line of sight clearing

Various projects

o Collector Village – road reserve maintenance o Heffernan’s pit – blasting of hard ridges o Bells pit – benching of main face as required by Department of

Primary Industries o Timber Bridge maintenance o Town Parks maintenance o Private grading works in the Dalton area

Completed Works

Elms Road – lowering of crest to improve sight distance Collector Creek Bridge – removal of timber decking Routine maintenance grading of (Rye Park Road (MR 241), Mulgowrie Road,

Rock Lodge Road, Broadway Road, Wheeo Road, Sapphire Road and Fish River Road



Construction of concrete footpath at Gunning Courthouse Shoulder grading on MR52 South (Gundaroo Road) MR54 (Tuena Road)

o Gravel resheeting for 1 kilometre o Guard rail upgrade at Crookwell River Bridge o Widening of shoulder near Alison Hone Reserve o Table drain stabilisation adjacent to Bridge Creek Road

Gravel resheeting – Peelwood Road, Greenmantle Road, Yarraman Road Laggan Road Cycleway Goulburn Street kerb & gutter construction west side

Recommendation: That Council receive the report and note the information. ATTACHMENTS Nil Peter Mowle Manager of Works



Author: Director of Works & Operations Subject: Works In Progress – Technical & Managerial Tasks File No: 6.2.36 Précis: Works In Progress, Completed Works, Forthcoming Works Budget: In accordance with budget. 2. WORKS IN PROGRESS – TECHNICAL & MANAGERIAL TASKS Works in Progress

a. Collector Creek Bridge replacement: - Review of options and flood levels - Interpreting flood level advice provided by consultants. - Finalising design for the replacement structure. - Dealing with minor traffic issues involved with the road closure. - Dealing with FOI application from Collector Calling.

b. Completion of Asset Registers (to meet DLG deadline of 30 June 2010)

- Work complete

c. Completion of negotiations re Management of Crookwell Waste Management Centre (CWMC).

- The previous manager has decided to retire (not renew his contract). - Council staff are undertaking the management of the CWMC.

Recommendation: That Council receive and note the report regarding the Works

in Progress –Technical and Managerial Tasks. ATTACHMENTS Nil Phil Newham Director of Works & Operations



Author: Director of Works & Operations Subject: Crookwell Alternative Landing Area –Planning for Future

Airport Users. File No: 6.1.1 Précis: This report identifies areas at the Crookwell ALA that might be

used to construct hangar facilities in the future. Budget: No allocation 3. CROOKWELL ALTERNATIVE LANDING AREA (ALA) Some time ago, Council resolved to have preliminary plans drawn up to establish if it is feasible to erect a number of aircraft hangars at the ALA to accommodate a perceived need to accommodate aircraft at the site. Council’s design staff have prepared several options drawings that are attached. The drawings indicate that it is possible to construct up to nine hangars at the site. There are several layout options possible, with Council needing to adopt a flexible approach to the layout as different size aircraft will require different sized accommodation. For example, Council staff have recently received enquiries from several owners of “ultra light” aircraft who are considering moving their equipment to Crookwell .These operators will need a small hangar to accommodate three or four aircraft, whilst other users of larger aircraft will obviously need more space. The final design should be arrived at in consultation with prospective users. Recommendation: That Council receive and note the report regarding the

Crookwell Alternative Landing Area. ATTACHMENTS 1. Drawings of two potential layouts –DWO1. Phil Newham Director of Works & Operations


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DWO1

Mayor General Manager


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DWO1




Author: Director of Works & Operations Subject: Collector Creek Bridge File No: 6.1.3 Précis: This report summarises the conclusions of the supplementary

report prepared by Cardno Forbes Rigby Budget: TBA 4. COLLECTOR CREEK BRIDGE Background The Council, at its ordinary meeting held on 20 May 2010, resolved that the consultants review two options for a replacement structure over Collector Creek at Collector.

i.) A ten cell reinforced concrete box culvert, dimensions 1500mm x 1500mm ii.) A seven cell reinforced concrete box culvert, dimensions 2700mm x 3600mm

Report The flood modelling study prepared by Cardno Forbes Rigby has ascertained the depth of water over the existing bitumen roads pavement north and south of the existing timber bridge during a 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% and 100% Annual Exceedance Probability rainfall event for both options. The report concludes that “The two possible RCBC replacement structures for the timber bridge over Collector Creek will have a negligible effect on the existing flood levels”. This is due to the very wide flood plain along the existing roadway from Murray Street to the Gunning Road. Presently in a 100% AEP rainfall event (1 in 1 year), the depth of water over Murray Street is calculated to be 170mm with the southern approach just above water level. In both options the calculated flood levels are lower than the present flood levels at the bridge. This is primarily due to the lowering of the approaches at both sides of the existing bridge structure.



Conclusion The construction of the ten cell reinforced concrete box culvert is recommended as the replacement structure will have negligible effect on flood levels. Recommendation: That Council resolves to construct a ten cell 1500mm x

1500mm box culvert structure at Collector Creek. ATTACHMENTS Nil Phil Newham Director of Works & Operations



Author: Director of Works & Operations Subject: Private Works Policy File No: 2.9AP Précis: The Private Works and Plant Hire Policy has been reviewed to

ensure that it meets Council’s current and future needs as well as complying with current legislation.

Budget: Not applicable. 5. PRIVATE WORKS POLICY The Private Works Policy was last reviewed in February 2008. The amendments made are summarised as follows: Section 1: Definition of plant hire added. Section 2: Deleted (unnecessary as policy already exists). Section 5: Part iv) value of works increased from $50,000 to $100,000. Part v) sentence regarding the consent of the General Manager added. Part vi) reference to part v) added. Section 6: Part xiv) definition of hire terms added. Recommendation: That Council resolve to adopt the revised Private Works and

Plant Hire Policy. ATTACHMENTS 1. Revised Private Works & Plant Hire policy – DWO2. Phil Newham Director of Works & Operations


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POLICY:-

Policy Title:

Private Works and Plant Hire Policy

File reference:

2.9A.P

Date Policy was adopted by Council initially:

26 July 2007

Resolution Number:

227/07

Other Review Dates:

28 February, 2008

Resolution Number:

52/08

Current Policy adopted by Council:

26 July 2007

Resolution Number:

227/07

Next Policy Review Date:

2011

PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES:-

Date procedure/guideline was developed;

26 July 2007

Procedure/guideline reference number:

RESPONSIBILITY:-

Draft Policy Developed by:

Director of Works and Operations

Committee/s (if any) consulted in the development of this policy::

NA

Responsibility for implementation:

Director of Works and Operations

Responsibility for review of Policy: Director of Works and Operations

DWO2




PRIVATE WORKS

PROJECTS AND PLANT HIRE

1. DEFINITION Private work includes any work, undertaken upon agreement with a landowner, of a nature on private lands and / or public lands which lies outside the responsibility of Council for which a fixed price quotation or schedule of rates has been provided by Council. Plant Hire includes using Council owned plant and equipment to carry work out that lies outside the responsibility of Council. 2. CITATION This document may be cited as Upper Lachlan Shire Council Policy – Private Works (Projects and Plant Hire). 3. APPLICATION OF POLICY - OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this policy is to outline Council’s requirements for the undertaking of private works (projects and plant hire) within the Upper Lachlan Shire Council area. The policy is designed to protect public funds and the integrity, security and reputation of the Council and its staff and maintain a high level of services to the community. All enquiries are to be directed to the Works and Operations Department of Council. 4. REQUIREMENTS PROJECTS

(i) No private works projects shall be undertaken until;

a. The person requesting such private works has accepted the quotation in writing;

b. Payment for the work has been received by Council.

(ii) Payment is to be in the form of cash, cheque or unconditional bank guarantee.



(iii) At the request of an applicant, a quotation will be provided in writing by Council and prior to commencement of any works commencing, must be accepted by the applicant in writing.

(iv) Private works projects of a value in excess of $100,000 shall be

notified to Council.

(v) Private works projects of any value will not commence until a cash deposit or bond equivalent to 100% of total value of the private works is paid to Council. This clause can only be varied with the consent of the General Manager.

(vi) Private Works to the value of $500.00 or up to two (2) hours duration

of grading (whichever is the greater) may be allowed as an exception to clause 5v) on the basis of payment after the work has been carried out.

PLANT HIRE

(i) Council does not provide engineering supervisory functions in normal

plant hire operations. In these circumstances it is the responsibility of the hirer to organize, supervise and explain all proposed works to the plant operator so that the requested works can be completed in an efficient and expeditious manner.

(ii) The applicant is responsible to discuss with the operator the standard of

work to be achieved or to terminate the plant operation at any time if the work does not meet the applicant’s satisfaction.

(iii) Works will be completed with all care and efficiency, but no

responsibility will be taken for the effectiveness or quality of the completed works.

(iv) Council will not be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred

by recall or withdrawal of plant or staff from any works. (v) All plant travelling costs to and from the private works location shall

be an additional charge to those hours actually worked on site. It is therefore recommended that the person wishing to hire such plant do so when that particular plant item is stationed in the nearby proximity thus minimizing travelling expenses.

(vi) The schedule of hire rates makes provision for two levels of hire, i.e.:

(a) Work completed during normal working hours; (b) Work completed after normal working hours as an overtime

rate.

(vii) All private works requested will be at Council's convenience or as directed by Council’s Director of Works and Operations (or his representative) i.e. Council programmed works receive first priority over any private hire activities.



(viii) Plant is to be operated by Council employees. Under special circumstances plant may be operated by other experienced persons as approved by Council’s Director of Works and Operations.

(ix) Rates charged for hiring plant is as fixed by Council in the Annual

Management Plan; incorporating the Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges.

(x) Applicants wishing to hire plant are to sign Council’s standard request

form prior to hire commencing. (xi) All previous plant hire debtor accounts are to be paid prior to any

additional works being undertaken by Council.

(xii) Plant is meant to include graders, backhoes, loaders, trucks, rollers and the like.

(xiii) All materials will be charged at full cost.

(xiv) All equipment hired will be charged out for actual time on the job (not

time used). (xv) All private hire activities involving Council staff (either directly or

indirectly) must be approved by the Director of Works and Operations prior to the hire commencing.

Council will undertake Private Work in accordance with adopted rates for the Hire of Plant & Equipment. Private Work however will only be carried out subject to the availability of Council Plant & Equipment and without significant disruption to existing work programs. Weed Control activity deemed as Private Work will also be included, with arrangements to be endorsed or approved by the Director of Environment & Planning in consultation with the Noxious Weeds Manager. With respect to determining Quotations for Weed Control activities on private property regard will be given to the general “community service” of providing a reasonable and affordable price, with Council’s hire rates to be adjusted in order to increase the level of Private Work activity. This will provide further opportunities to maximise the use of plant and equipment and achieve more efficient use of Council’s resources. 6. INDEMNITY In requesting and authorising the Upper Lachlan Shire Council to carry out private works (projects or plant hire), the applicant shall indemnify the Upper Lachlan Shire Council against any claim, action or process for damage or injury which might arise during the progress of such works and shall keep indemnified the Upper Lachlan Shire Council against any claim, action or process for damage and/or injury which might arise from the existence of such works unless such damage and/or injury is due or contributed to by an act or omission of the Upper Lachlan Shire Council, its employees or agents.



7. COMPETITION Private work is not a major or core function of Council and is usually provided so as to supply a reasonable economical means of a landholder securing access to earthmoving plant. This work is “contestable” and Council does not wish to promote or seek any monopoly over these functions. As such, applicants may wish to seek alternative quotations or plant hire options through other earthmoving organizations. Council staff will also encourage applicants to seek alternative quotations from other providers. In all cases written quotations will be issued, with acceptance by Signed Agreement required for all work. Council will undertake private works with a general margin of 20% being required to cover supervision and the preparation of the estimated cost. Council may provide a subsidy to community based or charitable organisations in respect of plant hire. All costs incurred by Council in respect to labour and materials are charged against the organisation concerned. Private Works - General (section 67 of the Local Government Act 1993) are to be charged at cost price and will also include a percentage for administration, supervision etc. as shown in the fees and charges schedule of Council’s Management Plan plus GST where applicable. 8. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY Failure to comply with the terms of this policy may lead to disciplinary procedures being implemented against the responsible staff member. Any instances of corrupt conduct can lead to dismissal and / or criminal prosecution. 9. VARIATION Council reserves the right to vary or revoke this policy. 10. RELEVANT LEGISLATION Local Government Act of 1993 N.S.W. State Government Procurement Policy. N.S.W. Local Government (State) Award Local Government (General) Regulations 2005; Independent Commission against Corruption Act 1988; Upper Lachlan Shire Council Code of Conduct; Complaints Management Policy; Upper Lachlan Shire Council Management Plan Schedule of Fees. Upper Lachlan Shire Council Code of Business Practice



Author: Director of Works & Operations Subject: Unsealed Local Roads File No: 1.9.23 Précis: This report provides Council with information regarding gravel

roads within a five kilometre radius of Crookwell. Budget: TBA 6. UNSEALED LOCAL ROADS At its 20 May 2010 meeting, Council resolved to consider a priority ranking for unsealed roads within Crookwell Township (resolution 181/10). The following information has been prepared to enable Council to consider priorities well in advance of preparing its 2011/2012 Management Plan for this reason, the costing provided is very preliminary and will be updated before Council considers priorities for the 2011/2012 Management Plan. The information is supported by a map showing the locations (within a 5km radius of the centre of Crookwell) and the following details (please note that the roads are not listed in any order of priority):

a) Old Binda Road Old Binda Road carries very little through traffic and is mainly a four wheel drive track. I don’t recommend carrying out any improvement works on this road in the short term.

b) Kensit Street Kensit Street mostly performs the duty of a back lane, where it services the rear entrances of buildings having a frontage to High Street and Laver Place. The unsealed length of Kensit Street is approximately 500m. The estimated cost of sealing is around $60,000. Sealing this street would minimise dust nuisance.

c) Kennedy Street

Kennedy Street provides access to several houses, a water standpipe, sewer pump station and the Crookwell River. There is only a small length of unsealed road (between the standpipe and the river).

d) McIntosh Road (west) McIntosh Road west provides access to the Animal Accommodation Facility,

Sewerage Treatment Plant and the Truck Wash. Vehicles accessing these premises in summer time would create an amount of dust that would impact on surrounding dwellings. The unsealed pavement is approximately 400m in length .Sealing of this area would cost approximately $60,000.

e) McIntosh Road (east)

This road is unsealed for its entire length of 300m. Council has approved a subdivision some time ago which requires the developer to seal the road.



Further work on the road at this stage would relieve the developer of meeting this requirement.

f) Prell Street Prell Street is also part of the development mentioned in item e).The developer is required to seal the part of the road fronting the proposed development (approximately half of the road).

g) Hay Street Hay Street is unsealed having a length of 350m; there are a number of houses along its northern side which may suffer from dust nuisance during summer. Sealing of this length will cost approximately $45,000.

h) Woodward Lane Woodward Lane is 2Km long and is unsealed for 1.2Km of its length. The unsealed portion of the road services several houses and rural properties. The road is poorly drained along the first 550m of the unsealed portion, where the road is generally lower than the surrounding terrain – sealing of this area would reduce the longer term maintenance of the road. Some minor gravel patching and drainage maintenance is required on the remaining area. The cost involved to complete this work is approximately $60,000.

i) Harley Road Harley Road is 4.8kms long and is unsealed for 3.7kms.Some of the pavement has been recently re gravelled. The main deficiency with Harley road is that it has poor drainage (water cannot flow easily away from at least two causeways and the causeways are too narrow).Due to the existence of a number of sharp bends, significant changes to the alignment of the road (involving land acquisition) would be required if it was to be sealed for its entire length.

j) Grange Road This road has 1.3km of gravel pavement. There is a length of 300m (adjacent to Crookwell Golf Course) that is unsealed. The estimated cost of sealing this area is $40,000.

k) East Street

There is an unsealed part of East Street adjacent to the Crookwell Golf Course which is approximately 300m long. This area could be sealed for approximately $40,000.

l) Tait Street There is a short length of Tait Street that is unsealed (around 150m).Several local drainage channels cross this part of Tait Street. Estimated cost of sealing this is $30,000.

m) Valley Road

Valley Road is not a through road and is 1.2 kms long. The pavement is unsealed for its entire length and is in reasonable condition. As the road only services several rural properties, there is little community benefit in further upgrading the pavement.



Recommendation: That Council receives the report and notes the information. ATTACHMENTS 1. Map showing locations of unsealed roads – DWO3. Phil Newham Director of Works & Operations


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Author: Manager of Operations Subject: Crookwell Truck Wash File No: 16.2.27 Précis: EPA Notice to Take Preventative Action Budget: No Allocation in Capital Budget.

Operating budget allocation: $1,500. 7. CROOKWELL TRUCK WASH The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), part of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), is the Appropriate Regulatory Authority under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (“the Act”) for activities undertaken at the Crookwell Truck Wash Facility. Officers of DECCW undertook an inspection of the facility on the 19th May 2010. DECCW considers that current management and operational practices at the premises for preventing water pollution are inadequate. The truck wash and associated facilities such as the pond, dam, and drainage infrastructure may be operating so as to cause water pollution in contravention of section 120 of the Act. As such, DECCW considers that preventative action must be taken by Council to remediate the premises and to prevent land and water pollution from activities at the premises. DECCW intends to serve Council with a Notice of Preventative Action (NPA), and is seeking Council comment on the draft terms of the NPA. The NPA effectively requires Council to undertake all works and measures necessary at the premises to ensure that pollution of land and waters does not occur. Should the NPA be issued, Council will be required, by law to pay a fee of $433 for the administrative costs of issuing the notice. Failure to comply with the notice can result in penalties up to $1,000,000 and $120,000 for each day the offence continues. The current major inadequacies of the truck wash include;

• Council has no control over access to the facility or means of monitoring who uses the facility and what contaminants are discharged into the system.

• The collection and treatment system provided downstream of the wash bay has not been designed and sized to achieve the level of treatment required by modern environmental standards. Ability to treat appropriately is also limited by ability to control usage as above.

• Council has not previously provided specific funding for the upgrading of the

facility or funding for the reasonable operational and maintenance costs of providing the facility. In 2009/10 the allocation for the operation and maintenance of the facility was $1500. Actual operating costs, with minimal maintenance are in the order of $10,000 per annum.



• The facility currently has no means of recouping operation, maintenance or capital costs. The cost of the facility is therefore being funded by the general rate base.

• Water usage for 09/10 was 1733kL. Water usage for 2008/09 was 2045kL.

This corresponds to water usage charges (alone) of $3878 and $3764 for the respective years.

As outlined by the draft prevention notice, Council effectively have two options for the site;

I. Decommission the Truck wash and the ponds at the premises and perform any necessary remediation activities to clean up any polluted land or waters; OR

II. Take all work and measures necessary at the premises to ensure that pollution of land and waters does not occur as a result of the continuation of the use of the truck wash facility.

Option I Access and use of the site can be controlled by firstly disconnecting water supply and secondly fencing off access to the site, perhaps by fencing and installing access gate at the corner of McIntosh Rd and Kensit St. The collection dam could be allowed to evaporate over summer, the residual pumped down and solids managed in conjunction with biosolids from the adjacent Sewage works. The decommissioning process is estimated at $15,000. Current recurrent cost of $10,000 per annum would be a future saving to the general fund. Option II This option would require a major upgrade of the current system. Truck wash facilities are a designated activity requiring licensing. A development application would be required, and DECCW as the appropriate regulatory authority, would be required to provide development conditions. These conditions are likely to be stringent and apply requirements to achieve a high level of onsite treatment, and high order control of access and usage of the site. The capital cost of controlled access (by either automated control system or staffing and fencing), together with an appropriate treatment system would be expected to be in the order of $100,000 +. Recurring maintenance costs including, trade waste fees and water usage would be expected to be $20,000+ per annum. While the current free system is clearly attractive to users, particularly given the costs of similar facilities elsewhere, should the system go to a charging system with full cost recovery it is considered likely that the charge would become similar to the alternatives provided at regional facilities who are required to deal with similar effluent quality requirements and water supply charges. Given the liability risk of the current system the operational decision has been made to close the truck wash, at least in the short term. It is recommended that Council respond to DECCW advising the truck wash has been closed and that the NPA fee be waived, with the administration cost of the notice best spent on rectifying the truck wash facilities inadequacies.



Given the capital and operational expenditure required on the facility, the fact that the broader rate base will be subsidising the small number of users of the facility, and the assumption that it is very unlikely that sufficient income can be generated at the site to offset the required expenditure, while maintaining a charge lower than available alternatives, it is recommended that Council adopt option 1; Decommission the Truck wash and the ponds at the premises and perform any necessary remediation activities to clean up any polluted land or waters. A 15,000 capital allocation will be required to undertake this work. Recommendation:

i. That Council accepts the report and further that Council responds to the DECCW requesting waiving of administration fee for issuing the Notice to Take Preventative Action, in lieu of the $433 going towards improvement/remediation of the truck wash facility.

ii. That Council Decommission the Truck wash and the ponds at the premises

and perform any necessary remediation activities to clean up any polluted land or waters.

iii. That Council revote $15,000 from unrestricted cash to allow the immediate decommissioning and cleanup of the Crookwell Truck wash.

ATTACHMENTS 1. DECCW- Crookwell Truck Wash Facility-Notice to take Preventative Action –

MO1. Luke Moloney Manager of Operations


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Author: Manager of Operations Subject: Water & Sewer Update File No: 16.2.27 + 16.2.25 Précis: An update on water supply and sewerage operations. Budget: In accordance with Budget Allocation. 8. WATER & SEWER UPDATE Operational Functions

A. Water treatment and consumption

Crookwell water supply data is presented in the following table and graphs. Table 1 Crookwell Water Data Rainfall

(mm) Total Water Consumption (ML)

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Crookwell water consumption for June is below the five year average and similar to the corresponding period last year. Crookwell Dam level has increased following recent rain. Although water consumption and evaporation are expected to continue to be lower in the coming months, failing good winter rainfall water restrictions may be required prior to spring.



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Reasonable rainfall has been received in Gunning, Dalton and Taralga with supplies currently reliable in those villages. Routine bacteriological water tests undertaken at Crookwell, Gunning, Taralga and Dalton continue to meet the requirements of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 2004.

B. Wastewater Treatment and Production A total of 26.7ML (891kL/d) of wastewater was treated at the Crookwell Wastewater Treatment Plant in June 2010. This compares with 22.1ML (714kL/d) treated in May. Continuing damp conditions have resulted in a moderate increase in wastewater flows to the WWTP. Crookwell Annual Wastewater Production

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The Gunning STP continues to operate effectively with decrease in flow following dry periods less pronounced than that experienced in Crookwell.

Effluent quality produced at the respective plants continues to comply with EPA licence requirements.

C. Maintenance Activities

Maintenance tasks undertaken include water meter reading, mains flushing, the repair of leaking water services, and maintaining and servicing pumping equipment. Capital Projects

A. Taralga Sewerage Scheme Construction of the Taralga Sewerage Treatment Plant is progressing on schedule and in accordance with budget. Bulk earthworks, fencing, construction of the amenities




building and construction of the inlet works have now been completed. Concrete works for the treatment reactor are well advanced. Electrical and mechanical works are currently being undertaken. The irrigation system has been purchased with install expected to commence in July. The project remains on target for residents to connect to the system from October 2010.

B. Fluoridation of Crookwell Water Supply

The Installation of the sodium fluoride dosing plant is complete. Council is still awaiting NSW Department of Health and NSW Office of Water approval to commence the commissioning process for the plant.

C. Taralga Water Supply Upgrade The Taralga water supply upgrade is advancing to stage 2 with quotations currently being sought for the construction of a service reservoir and the supply and install of a package water treatment plant. Funding for the second stage will be finalised when firm prices are obtained, with 100% subsidy being sought from the NSW Government under the Country Towns Water supply and Sewerage Program. Approximately 800m of water main has been renewed in the main street. The opportunity has been taken to renew the asbestos cement pipe, which is in excess of 50 years old, prior to programmed road works in the area.

D. Dalton Water Supply Upgrade

An options report is currently being completed and will be presented for Council consideration when available. E. Gunning Sewer Extensions Survey and design for the extension of reticulated sewerage services within Gunning are underway. When completed, the design will allow for the completion of a firm estimate which can be used to determine the likely contributions of the Gunning sewer fund, landowner and developers towards the project. The finalisation of the LEP is a critical input and has a bearing on the design and likely contributions.

F. Collector Water and Sewer Strategy Work has commenced on the development of a water and sewer strategy for the village of Collector. The Strategy will develop a concept to provide direction for possible future water and sewer utilities with in the village.

G. Gunning Water Upgrade

Preliminary investigations for the construction of an off-stream storage dam have commenced. A firm concept and estimate is being prepared to accompany an application for funding support from the NSW Government.



H. Village Bores

Installation of a 240kL tank at Binda and Installation of an additional 100kL tank at Bigga have been completed. The tanks have been connected to adjacent water bores and are now full. Recommendation: That Council receives the report and notes the information. ATTACHMENTS Nil Luke Moloney Acting Manager of Operations



Author: Manager of Works Subject: 2010/2011 Gravel Resheeting Program File: 6.2.26 Précis: Proposed 2010/2011 Gravel Resheeting Program including the

allocation of Section 94 Road Funds for gravel resheeting Budget: $660,000 allocation for Gravel Resheeting in the 2010/2011

Management Plan 9. GRAVEL RESHEETING PROGRAM The proposed 2010/2011 program for Gravel Resheeting on Local Roads is presented for Council’s information and concurrence. Some variations may occur to this program due to ground conditions or adverse weather conditions. In the 2010/2011 Management Plan, Council has approved an amount of $660,000 for gravel resheeting. This is comprised as follows: Roads to Recovery Program - $410,000 ($700,000 - $290,000 mitre drain repairs) Rural Local Roads Program -$150,000 Section 94 contributions -$100,000 Total $660,000 Priorities for gravel resheeting have been based on the following evaluation criteria:

Current condition Traffic volume and type Road hierarchy classification School bus route Adjacent projects Link roads Route importance Prior service requests

The proposed program is set out on the attached table for the information of Councillors and endorsement. The total amount of the program is $560,000. This leaves an amount of $100,000 for contingencies such as gravel resheeting needs that may arise during the year or flexibility in the length of a project if the need arises. It should be noted that gravel resheeting costs can vary between $10,000 and $25,000 per kilometres depending on the following factors:

Width of road pavement Table drain condition Moisture content, water availability Location of gravel pit Scale of work Proximity to similar works



Travel distance for staff Weather conditions Hardness of gravel material

Recommendation: That the proposed 2010/2011 Gravel Resheeting Programme be

endorsed by Council. ATTACHMENTS 1. List of Roads on 2010/2011 Gravel Resheeting Program – MW1. Peter Mowle Manager of Works



ROAD LENGTH (kms) ESTIMATE ($) Coolalie 1.0 15,000 Cooks Hill 1.0 15,000 Sapphire 2.0 40,000 Bulleys Crossing 2.0 30,000 Peelwood 2.0 40,000 Grabine 2.0 30,000 Greenmantle 1.0 22,000 Kangaloolah 2.0 35,000 Wheeo 2.0 40,000 Bannister 1.5 30,000 Big Hill area 2.0 40,000 Reids Flat 2.0 40,000 Golspie 3.0 60,000 Levels 1.0 15,000 Fullerton 1.0 20,000 Woodville 2.0 36,000 Fish River 1.0 20,000 Carnells 0.5 12,000 Biala 1.0 20,000 Total 30.0 560,000

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Author: Manager of Operations Subject: Waste Management Charges File No: 16.2.27 Précis: An addition to 2010/11 Fees and charges for Council Waste

Management facilities Budget: Income to offset expenses 10. 2010/11 WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARGES MATTRESSES Each of Councils Waste Management Centres receives a large number of waste mattresses. Mattresses take up a significant volume of landfill space, are poorly compactable and with free airspace increase fire risk within the landfills. While excluded from landfill where possible, mattresses are expensive to freight, have low recycle value and are therefore expensive for Council to process. In fact, each mattress costs Council in the order of $30 to process. Given the objective of achieving future cost recovery at Councils waste management centres, it is recommended that Council adopt a charge of $30 per mattress at each Waste Management Centre. As the $30 charge was not included in the management plan the charge must be publicly advertised for 28 days before being able to be included in amended Management Plan Fees & Charges. Recommendation:

i. That Council accepts the report and further that Council includes a charge of $30 per mattress at each Waste Management Centre.

ii. That the proposed charge is advertised for 28 days prior to being included in an amended fees and charges schedule.

ATTACHMENTS Luke Moloney Manager of Operations

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