standing committee meetings – technical services

2017

Mt Perry

North Burnett Regional Council

02 August, 2017

Standing Committee Meetings – Technical Services

North Burnett Regional Council Technical Services Agenda– 02/08/2017

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL TECHNICAL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA – MT PERRY – 02 AUGUST 2017

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830302 Agenda Item 1 Attendees Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping Agenda Item 3 Apologies Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Agenda Item 5 Deputations/Petitions 5.1 Response from Minister – Monto Mt Perry Road 003 Agenda Item 6 Infrastructure Reports 6.1 Technical Services Report 004-012 6.2 Engineering Report 013-019 6.3 Eidsvold QR Bridge 020-038 Agenda Item 7 Environmental Report 7.1 Environmental Report 039-049 Agenda Item 8 Confidential Report 8.1 Light Industrial Land Agenda Item 9 General Business Agenda Item 10 Closure of Meeting

Queensland Government

Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports and Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply

Our ref: PET 22207

Your ref: 10.4 Petitions

1 2 JUL 2016

Mr Neil Laurie The Clerk of the Parliament Parliament House George Street BRISBANE QLD 4000

Dear Mr Laurie

1 William Street Brisbane 4000

GPO Box 2644 Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia Telephone +61 7 3719 7300 Email ma1nroads@lmmisteria l.qld.gov.au Website www.tmr.qld.gov.au

I refer to petition number 2775-17 lodged with the Legislative Assembly by Mr Jeff Seeney MP, Member for Callide on 14 June 2017 about the unsealed sections of Monto- Mount Perry Road and Gayndah-Mount Perry Road in the North Burnett area.

When planning for future upgrades, projects must be carefully prioritised so funding goes to those identified as being needed the most. Criteria such as through and turning traffic, the type of traffic, the condition of the road and the past safety record are all considered.

Based on these requirements and other competing priorities across the state, upgrading and sealing both roads is not considered a high priority at this time.

I have been advised that the unsealed sections of both roads were recently graded. The next formation grades are anticipated to occur in late 2017 if no major weather events are experienced between now and then.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads and its contractor, North Burnett Regional Council , will continue to undertake regular inspections to ensure the roads remain in a safe condition. More frequent inspections of Manto-Mount Perry Road are currently occurring due to the increased traffic associated with delivering material to the Burnett Highway rehabilitation site.

I thank the petitioners for their commitment to better road infrastructure and road safety outcomes.

Yours sincerely

MARK BAILEY MP Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports and Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply

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INFRA 01 - TECHNICAL SERVICES INTERNAL REPORTS

16/06/2017 TO 15/07/2017

Responsible Officer: Trevor Harvey – Manager Technical Services Reports prepared by: Trevor Harvey –Manager Technical Services Cameron Brauer – Senior Technical Officer Assets Beau Milne –Technical Officer Facilities Maintenance

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT

To inform Council of major activities undertaken by the Technical Services Department during the reporting period.

2 CORPORATE PLAN

In accordance with the NBRC Corporate Plan 2017 – 2022 the following Themes are addressed in the report attachments

2.1 Telecommunications for our Community 2.3 Housing 5.2 Asset Management 5.3 Urban Water supply and sewerage treatment

3 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

All relevant NBRC Policies are adhered to where applicable.

4 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

All relevant Standards and Codes are applied where required.

5 RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk management is an integral part in the planning and delivery of Technical Services by the Engineering Department.

6 CONSULTATION

Internal consultation occurs formally fortnightly at Engineering Management meetings and informally through briefing sessions with Councillors and staff. Engineering staff engage with State and Local Government agencies, other agencies and with the wider community on an ‘as needs’ basis.

7 OFFICER’S COMMENTS / CONCLUSION Nil 8 RECOMMENDATIONS That the Technical Services report be received for information and contents noted.

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PART A - WATER AND WASTE WATER

Water Operations:

Monthly Statistics Consumption levels for all schemes were close to seasonal averages. No schemes are on abnormal restrictions during the reporting period or during the past year.

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Water Maintenance: General The Manager Technical Services made a presentation to the Productivity Commission National Water Reform review on behalf of Queensland Local Governments. Water meter readings were completed for all schemes. The department was operating on a skeleton crew basis due to two operators being absent for long term medical reasons. The Manager Technical Services has been working with the other water & waste water managers of the WBBROC to develop a Water & Sewerage Design and Construction code. The code will be able to be referenced in the NBRC Town Plan and will set development standards region wide. Biggenden Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Two service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Eidsvold Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. One service connection break was repaired during the reporting period. Gayndah Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Two service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Mingo Crossing Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Monto Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Seven service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Mount Perry Work was of routine nature during the reporting period.

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Mulgildie Artesian Bore Production Mulgildie Artesian Bore Level & Pressure

Bore production characteristics were steady during the reporting period. The residual bore pressure during pumping remained positive throughout the reporting period. The standing bore pressure remains steady at approximately 80% of the base line data measured in 2011 and almost equal to the 2014/15 plateaued pressure. Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mundubbera Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Three service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Paradise Dam Work was of routine nature during the reporting period

Waste Water Maintenance General The Manager Technical Services has been working with the other water & waste water managers of the WBBROC to develop a Water & Sewerage Design and Construction code. The code will be able to be referenced in the NBRC Town Plan and will set development standards region wide. Biggenden Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Eidsvold Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Gayndah Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mingo Crossing Caravan Park Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Monto Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. One line blockage was cleared with no reportable overflow occurring.

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Mount Perry Council Scheme Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mundubbera Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Two line blockages were cleared with no reportable overflow occurring. Part B Asset Management Report Assetic

Capitalisation of 2016-2017 capital projects has progressed through matching assets and creating new assets.

Ongoing inspections on Council roads. GIS Updates that have been completed included;

Restoring the Town Planning Scheme Layers Reinstate the Mingo Crossing Flood/Contour Image Overlay Re-create zoom layer extents Include water meter size and usage data in the Water Module Process the DCDB Repairs to a print template in Intramaps Updates to the chainage database including updates with Asset Edge –

Reflect

Two Way Repeaters/Communication – Digital Radio Rollout Disaster Communication Enhancement Initiative – Digital Radio Rollout

Installation of radios is ongoing – 89 Radios are installed to date Philcomm have been asked to provide a quotation and research the

installation of Councillor Vehicle Radios Philcomm are also providing a quotation to install the remainder of office,

depot and workshop base radios.

TV Towers One customer request has been received from a resident in the Moonford area. Investigations identified that the ABC transmitter at Cania View had not restarted following the programmed power outage carried out by Ergon Energy. Investigations into the Monto FM radio services have also resulted in further development to restore services automatically rather than requiring manual reboots after failures. It has been noted that relevant hardware (computers etc) require replacement to improve the reliability of these services.

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RMPC

Final claim was processed for 2016-2017 Inspections are up to date Significant amounts of time and resources were spent on producing the JMRA

report requested by TMR. The transition from previous financial year to the 2017-18 financial

year/contract was completed. The transition was relatively smooth with minor delays experienced. A significant amount of time was saved and there was no requirement to recreate the defect backlog/registers as was required in previous years using AMMS.

DBYD

15 DBYD responses have been completed since the last reporting period. Rural Addressing

One rural addressing task was completed for a new address

Investigations into addressing were carried out for subdivision on Montgomerie St

Plant Procurement Deliveries

1 x Isuzu Jet Patcher (ex Tweed Shire Council) - NASCO Auction (delivery

outstanding) Disposals Future disposals are planned for 26th July

1 x Toyota Hilux 4x2 Utility 1 x Isuzu Truck 1 x Toyota Aurion 2 x Ford Ranger 4x4 Utility 1 x Holden Colorado 4x4 Utility 1 x Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon 1 x Kubota Tractor 1 x Superior Slasher 1 x Toro Mower 1 x Kubota Mower 1 x Husqvarna Mower 1 x Cox Ride on Mower

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PART C - FACILITIES REPORT Maintenance

As of 24 July 2017, there are 97 open tasks to be actioned Approximately 99 received this month During this month approximately 99 tasks were completed

Capital Projects Council Facilities – Lock standardisation

Order has been issued and works scheduled to be completed end of October 2017.

Biggenden hall Public toilet demolition

Request for quotation issued. Closure is 21st August. Biggenden Hall kitchen upgrade

Project scoping commenced with conjunction with the Environmental department

Swimming pool upgrades

Request for quotation for Gayndah pool painting issued. Scoping commenced for replacement of filter and circulation pumps for

Biggenden pool Building inspector report regarding the condition of the Gayndah Pool Kiosk

and change rooms has led to the engagement of a structural engineer to further assess the structure.

Working for QLD Projects Biggenden Swimming Pool Children’s Area

Construction commenced. Biggenden Business Signs

Chamber of Commerce has been paid for the signs. Biggenden Gazebo Beautification

Chamber of Commerce has been paid for the modifications. Beiers Park Shade Sail

Project complete Beiers Park Toilet Block Painting.

Project complete Coalstoun Lakes Touch Screen

Touch screen installation complete Signage outstanding

Eidsvold Pool Disability Change-room Up-grade

Councillor consultation completed Quotation requested for work.

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Eidsvold old SES Shed Upgrade

Order placed and detailed shed design commenced Demolition of old shed planned for commencement late July.

Claude Wharton Weir & Jaycees Park structure Upgrades

Public and Councillor consultation complete Work has commenced in Jaycees park with removal of old shelter, upgrade of

amenities block and slab poured for new table and seat. Order placed for construction of low level retaining wall at Claude Wharton

boat ramp. Zonhoven Park Structure up-grades and Flagpoles

Public and Councillor consultation complete. Request for quotation issued for two flagpoles

Lions Park Acoustic Fencing and Master Plan progress

Councillor consultation commenced Mulgildie Street Furniture

Project complete Ban Ban Springs Signage

Sign ordered Road Corridor Permit application submitted to DTMR

Mundubbera Hall Air Conditioning

Order placed for design, supply and installation of air conditioning. Ergon approval received for upgraded supply to Hall Order placed for switchboard supply and installation. Structural assessment of hall portal frames completed. No strengthening work

required to support ducting Archer Park Change shed painting

Project complete

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Part D - Capital Budget Report

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Biggenden alternate water source planning 50,000 0 0%

Gayndah North pressure improvement 200,000 0 0%

Gayndah WTP UV installation 40,000 0 0%

Monto WTP UV installation 40,000 0 0%

Mundubbera supernatant treatment upgrade 25,000 0 0%

Mundubbera WTP workshop construction 35,000 0 0%

Regional Main Replacements 300,000 0 0%

Sewerage Infrastructure 455,000 -

Biggenden STP dissolved oxygen infrastructure. 30,000 0 0%

Eidsvold STP dissolved oxygen infrastructure 30,000 0 0%

Regional Sewer main relining program 260,000 0 5%

Mundubbera STP Upgrade design 50,000 0 0%

Mundubbera STP spiral filter installation 85,000 0 0%

Buildings & Other Structures 1,884,261 944,700

Bancroft Hall Painting 5,000 0 0%

Biggenden Skate Park Upgrade 16,000 0 0%

Biggenden passenger Transport Shelter 30,000 0 0%

Eidsvold Hall Kitchen Upgrade 10,000 0 0%

Eidsvold Hall disabled toilet 45,000 0 0%

Emergency Generator Installation 75,000 51,100 50%

Gayndah Records Room extension 50,000 0 0%

Kalpower Hall kitchen upgrade 30,000 0 0%

Mingo Crossing Shed 6,000 0 0%

Monto Hall Painting 110,000 0 2%

Monto Museum Landing replacement 50,000 0 0%

Mungungo Hall Painting 5,000 0 0%

Regional Ammenities Upgrades 65,000 0 0%

Regional Council Housing upgrades 100,000 0 0%

Regional Council Lock standardisation 90,000 65,000 75%

Regional Playground Upgrades 74,000 0 0%

Regional Swimming Pool Upgrade 295,000 0 2%

Sports Ground Lighting Upgrades 828,261 828,600 50%

Working for Qld Fund 759,000 641,483

Biggenden Pool Childrens area 120,000 112,561 35%

Biggenden Business centre signs 10,000 11,010 20%

Beiers Park Shade Sail 25,000 23,610 100%

Beiers Park Toliet painting 10,000 8,991 100%

Coalstoun Lakes Touch Screen 10,000 6,852 95%

Eidsvold Pool changeroom privacy partition 2,500 0 10%

Eidsvold SES Shed 230,000 203,347 15%

Claude Wharton & Jaycee Park upgrades 20,000 24,300 10%

Zonhoven Park Upgrade 20,000 180 2%

Lions Park Master Plan 30,000 0 2%

Mulgildie Street Furniture 7,000 7,704 100%

Ban Ban Springs Signage 20,000 24,848 65%

Mundubbera Hall air conditioning 244,000 209,500 50%

Arher Park Shed painting 10,500 8,580 100%

Plant 1,941,250 -

Cars, Utes, Yellow Plant and appliances 1,841,250

Sale of PlantDigital radio vehicle communications system including towers (Yr 3 of 3) 100,000

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ENGINEER 01

ENGINEERING INTERNAL SECTION REPORTS

REPORTING PERIOD FROM 20/06/2017 to 19/07/2017

Responsible Officer: Simon O’Brien, Engineering & Environmental Services Report prepared by: Mel Robinson, Administration Officer

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT To inform Council of activities undertaken by the Engineering Department in the reporting period.

2 CORPORATE PLAN Theme 1: Our Productive Region

Providing the region with lobbying support, regional policy, regional infrastructure and planning and a strong regional identity that shapes a robust, diverse economy into the future. 1.2 Safe, well maintained and effective local road networks 1.3 Safe, well maintained and effective state road networks 1.4 Events 1.8 Improving transport routes for product and produce 5.2 Asset Management

Theme 3: Our United Region

Ensuring the North Burnett will be a region where everyone is made to feel part of the community. A community where everyone will love to work, live and visit. 3.2 A region for all abilities 3.5 One team 3.8 Attractive streetscapes and surrounding areas

Theme 4: Our Vibrant and Naturally Beautiful Region

Developing a sense of place where the region’s culture, aesthetics, environment, infrastructure, recreation and entertainment improve the liveability of the community. 4.1 Beautiful parks and gardens 4.3 Town streetscapes

Theme 5: Our Efficient and Effective Council

Local government is more than a provider of municipal services. It is the level of government charged with creating vibrant, diverse, supportive and sustainable communities. 5.2 Asset management

3 POLICY IMPLICATIONS All relevant Policies are adhered to where applicable.

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4 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS All relevant Standards and Codes are applied where required. 5 RISK MANAGEMENT Risk management is an integral part in the planning and delivery of infrastructure services by the Engineering Department.

6 CONSULTATION Internal consultation occurs formally fortnightly at Engineering Management meetings and informally through briefing sessions with Councillors and staff. Engineering staff engage with Government agencies, other agencies and with the wider community on an ‘as needs’ basis.

7 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER For information only.

8 OFFICER’S COMMENTS / CONCLUSION Nil RECOMMENDATIONS That the report be received.

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WORKS SUPERVISOR – MONTHLY REPORT – PERIOD ENDING 19-07-17

ROADS

Completed or Commenced

Maintenance

Monal Road Rocky Creek Road Cheltenham Road Glencoe Road Kimbers Lane Aberdeens Road

Greggerys Road Yenda Road Dangangal Road Carlaws Road Beeron Road

Gravel Formation Myola Road Coonambula Road

Flood Resilience

Kariboe Road Harrami Road Yarrol Road Monal Road Cannindah Road Coonambula Road

Boondooma Road Sehls Road Beeron Road Hochmuth Road Gordons Road Binjour Branch Creek Road

TIDs Hawkwood Road Glenrae Dip Road

Monto SS SafeST Bania Road

Other Mick Lutvey Street Maltby Place

FUTURE WORKS: Planning for a month in advance:

Maintenance

Clonmal Road Yerilla Road Boondooma Road Berthelsens Road

Vicarys Road Millers Road Sunday Creek Road

Flood Resilience Benecke’s Road Abercorn Road, No Go River

Bitumen Rehab Byrnestown – Wetheron Road

TIDs Bania Rd

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BRIDGES AND DRAINAGE


Bridges Staatz bridge inspection and maintenance


Floodways Sunday Creek

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT & MAIN ROADS WORKS

(Including RMPC, Private Works, RPC etc)


RMPC

Patching Guide post spraying Slashing Gayndah Shoulder grading

Pothole patching Rest Area Servicing Bitumen Rehab work Pavement repairs


RMPC Pavement failure Reseal preparation Pavement repairs

TOWN CREW


Biggenden 4x requests to repair/ replace/ provide new wheelie bin Request confirmation the a rubbish bin was emptied at Mt Woowoonga National Park Picnic area

Eidsvold

1x requests to repair/ replace/ provide new wheelie bin Request to repair public wheelie bin stand in Monto Main Street Burial setup (backhoe, shade and chair use) Request plaques to be put on unmarked graves in Old Monumental Cemetery Emergency call out – tree across Burnett Highway

Gayndah

6 x requests to repair/ replace/ provide new wheelie bin Request tree to be pruned in front of Burnett Hotel to increase vision Request removal of dead trees – Pineapple Street, Capper Street, Fielding Street and C&K Centre near YMCA Request of removal of (five) stumps along Simon Street Slashing of Council land - landfill

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Monto 1x request to repair/ replace/ provide new wheelie bin Request to mow footpath in front of residence in Stuart Street

Mt Perry 1x request to repair/ replace/ provide new wheelie bin 2 x requests to fill/ level sunken graves Request to straighten headstone

Mundubbera

7 x requests to repair/ replace/ provide new wheelie bin Request to clean concrete around building in Archer Park Request to lop trees on oval side of tennis courts Request to clean the paintwork on monument in Mundubbera Monumental Cemetery Request to mow (two) lawns of units on Elizabeth Street Slashing of Council land – Killala Drive & landfill

Community Event Assistance

6x Deliver and pick up wheelie bins for events (116 bins in total) Clean and tidy council attractions in Mundubbera Deliver and pick up tables and chairs for Gayndah Railway Station Deliver and pick up heavy folding tables to Monto Show Pavilion Request to slash caravan/ camping area at Mt Perry Racecourse

PRIVATE WORKS


Private entrance 4x Lawn maintenance

GRAVEL PITS


Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Inspections

Pit: Carden Grove Pit, Baskervilles Road Dump Pit, Langs Road

Result: Compliance achieved Waiting for EHP Report

Gravel Pit Testing

Daisy’s Pit Alascan Pit Town Pit Box Flat Pit Bennett’s Pit Kerle’s Pit Newman’s Pit Allen’s Pit Pile Gully Pit Pearlinga Pit Hawkwood Pit 38k Pit Port Wine Pit

Glencoe Forestry Pit Morris Pit Dump Pit Kirrar Weir Pit Salisbury Pit Pailthorpe Pit Ogle Pit Harms Pit Benecke Pit Moonford Gravel Reserve (exploration) Hampson Pit

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Remediation Works

White Hill Pit - Remediation works commenced. Pit subject to EHP warning. Daisy’s Pit - Remediation works commenced. Pit subject to EHP warning.

Gravel Pit Site Assessment’s completed

Daisy's Pit White Hill Gravel Pit Monogorilby Red Pit Hawkwood Range Pit Jaru and Dougs Pit Glencoe Pit Moonford Pit Harms Pit Salisbury Pit

Mount Margaret Forestry Pit Carden Grove Pit Goschnick Pit, Cranks Avenue Allen's Pit Pile Gully Pit Mill Pit Monogorilby White Pit Dump Pit All sites listed in Gravel pit sampling also assessed.

Other Site Based Management Plans developed for Carden Grove and Dump Pits. Operational Plan drafted for the gravel pits of the Department of Forestry permit as required by Permit conditions.


Commence remediation on Allen’s Pit, Gayndah

Site Assessments and continue mapping pit location and details.

Task Summary for PE 19 July 2017 Tasks Received Current Tasks Completed Tasks Tasks Issued

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Community Organisation

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Workplace Health & Saftey

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Roads 2%

NHVR Permits 10%

Parks & Gardens 4%

Gayndah 9%

Mundubbera 7%

Eidsvold 3%

Biggenden 11%

Mount Perry 4%

Monto 16%

Tasks - 20 June to 19 July 2017

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ENVIR 01

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORTS 08.2017

Responsible Officer: Brendan Pearce – General Manager Engineering & Environmental Services Report prepared by: Katrina Cekanauskas – Administrative Assistant

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information in relation to reported activities carried out particularly in the areas of Environmental Health, Trade Waste, Vermin and Vector Control, Waste Management/Collection and Natural Resource Management.

2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

The attached reports detail statistical information for the months of June and July 2017 in the areas of Food Business, Vector Management, Waste Management Services, Wandering Livestock and Pest and Weed Management.

3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN

In accordance with: Outcome 4 – Our Vibrant and Naturally Beautiful Region 4.6 Natural resource protection

4.6.1 Develop and implement a Natural Resource Management Plan and programme in line with Council adopted policy and statutory requirements.

Outcome 5 – Our Efficient and Effective Council 5.5 Waste Management 5.5.1 North Burnett Regional Waste Management Strategy reviewed and implemented 5.5.2 Active partner with the WBBROC Regional Waste Management Strategy 5.10 Environmental Health

5.10.1 Provide environmental Health Services which include health, infectious, vermin, vector and other relevant controls to a high standard in line with community expectations and legislative compliance.

5.14 Biosecurity Management

5.14.1 Biosecurity Plan 5.14.2 Maintain and control feral animals and weeds

5.17 Natural Resource Management

5.17.1 Develop and implement a Natural Resource Management Plan and programme in line with Council adopted policy and statutory requirements.

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4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Not applicable.

5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Environmental Protection Act 1994, Food Act 2006, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011,Public Health Act 2005, Biosecurity Act 2014 and Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Not applicable. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Not applicable. 8 CONSULTATION Reports have been prepared in conjunction with relevant staff. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER For Councillors information only. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION For Council’s consideration. 11 ATTACHMENTS For the month of June and July 2017.

Environmental Health Monthly Summary Report Natural Resources Management Report

RECOMMENDATION That the Environmental Services report for the month of June and July be received as information and the contents noted.

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Environmental Health Monthly Summary

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1.1 Food Business Inspections Compliant

June Compliant

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Number of routine inspections (including annual reviews)

3 61

Re-inspection 12

Number of complaint inspections 2 10

Request for Search 1 1

1.2 Application Assessments June YTD

New Application – Mobile Food Business 0 1

New Application – Temporary Food Business 1 9

New Application Fixed 1 12

Amendment 2 7

Food Safety Programs 0 3

Food Tasks Number of Tasks – June

Number of Tasks - YTD

General Enquiries 0 55

2018 Food Business Licence Renewal Applications and Fees were due for lodgement by close of business Friday 23 June 2017. There are still 17 applications and 4 renewal payments outstanding which have been followed up with reminder letters and emails.

2.0 Public / Community Events - Food Notifications

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3.0 Local Government Weekly Notifiable Disease Report for North Burnett.

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Campylobacter Enteritis 0 0 0 0 1 0

Ross River Virus 0 0 0 0 0 0

Salmonella Specified 0 0 0 0 0 0

Salmonellosis Unspecified 0

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Cryptosporidiosis 0 0 0 1 0 0

Barmah Forest Virus 1 0 0 0 0 0

4.0 Vector Management

Regular mosquito monitoring undertaken throughout the region.

5.0 Waste Management Services for June 2017 (5 weeks)

5.1 Kerbside Collection Monthly Units Units - FYTD

Domestic 15011 167195

Additional Services 45 317

Infirmed 140 1621

Commercial and School 5400 59041

Litter Service 985 10345

Not for profit 620 6921

Events 120 465

Total Services 22321 245905

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Illegal Dumping Number of Tasks for the month

Number of Tasks YTD

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6.0 Waste Education Activities

Council plans to attend the WBBROC Wide Bay Burnett Regional Education Officers Meeting. Topics of discussion include:

Garage Sale Trail

Illegal Dumping

Campaigns that deal with waste charges

Regional TV Advertising

Recycling across all Councils.

7.0 Environmental Compliance – June 2017

Environment Number of Tasks for the month


Dust/Smoke 1 8

Odour 1 20

Noise 1 11

Suspected Contamination Task 0 4

Water Testing Number of Tasks for the month


Residential 0 4

Commercial 0 2

Vermin/Mosquito Complaints Number of Tasks for the month


Vermin 0 6

Mosquito 0 2

Landfill Inspections Undertaken Number for the month

Number - YTD

Routine 0 21

Compliance audit inspections 0 7

Hazard Inspection Undertaken by Health Staff

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Natural Resource Management Report

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Contents

Property Inspection “Biosecurity Program” and Weed Management ............................................... 1

Bio-control Facility - Monto……………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Bio-control - Parthenium……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

Biosecurity Act 2014………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Wild Dog/Dingo Management……………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Other Feral Animals Management and Invasive Pest Management……………………………………………….5

Flying Fox Management and Monitoring……………………………………………………………………………………….5

Koala Management and Monitoring………………………………………………………………………………………………5

Humphrey Binjour Vegetation Offset Project…………………………………………………………………………………5

Department of Transport and Main Roads…………………………………………………………………………………….5

Other Projects and Grant Funding………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Customer Service Requests and Equipment Hire for July……………………………………………………………….6

Property Inspection “Biosecurity Program” and Weed Management A new property inspection “Biosecurity Program” that operates under the Biosecurity Act 2014 was adopted by Council on the 15/2/17. The latest media alerts as to Land Protection Officers intention to enter and inspect properties are out now on Council’s website and Facebook pages and in The Central and North Burnett Times. NBRC’s LPOs continue to engage and work with the community to manage invasive weed pests. This engagement and participation includes both customer service requests and property inspections. Mother of Millions continues to be our main focus currently. LPOs have been involved in a number of service requests in relation to reported outbreaks of invasive weeds including inspections and spraying. These requests along with Biosecurity program property inspections carried out over July have resulted in:

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Bio-control Facility – Monto NBRC has been working in conjunction with the Burnett Catchment Care Association, Monto

Landcare and Monto State High School to resurrect the Bio-control facility on the school grounds.

With an aim to breed insects that feed on Cats Claw Creeper and Parthenium, major modifications

were needed to both the structure, irrigation type and insect housing to ensure it’s success.

The new shade structures over the 3 igloos are now completed and should prevent excessive heat

build-up in summer leading to death of insects and plants. This structure is also able to be brought

down in winter when not needed. Construction of the new insect tents and benches has begun along

with irrigation and come Spring, plants will be germinated, collected and bred up to allow for the

subsequent release of the insects into the facility.

Bio-control – Parthenium The planned release of captive-bred Bio-control agents from the Monto High School facility should

complement and add to the arsenal already existing in the field. LPO Glenn Proctor has been

working with a team from the Dept. of Agriculture and Fisheries as part of their Invasive plant and

animal research to release and monitor Bio-control agents for Parthenium.

Some known pockets of Parthenium in the Monto, Mundubbera and Biggenden area were inspected on the 21st and 22nd July along with DAF Entomologist, Jason Callander, to assess their suitability for release of Biocontrol agents in Spring/early Summer. Previous releases by Jason and LPO Glenn Proctor have resulted in establishment of stem galling moth (Epiblema strenuana) and seed feeding weevil (Smicronyx lutelentus) establishing in some areas.

It is hoped that establishing Bio-control agents in the field will contribute to the overall management

of Parthenium, especially in areas where other control measures such as chemicals are limited due

to access.

The following images of stem bore were taken from a site in Biggenden;

Biosecurity Property Inspection Program and Management

(Includes Invasive Pest Detections, requests for control and reported outbreaks actioned)

Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD

Parthenium 3 1 1 1 1 36 1 3

Giant Rats Tail 3 1 1 2 3 3

Rubbervine 1 2 3

Mother of Millions 3 4 1 5 4 6 4 4

Honey Locust

Cats Claw Creeper 1

Lantana

Chinee Apple

Galvanised Burr

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Stem galling moth larvae in Parthenium stem.

Stem galling moth damage.

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Biosecurity Act 2014 Recently Queensland Health has amended the licencing requirements/process for 1080 which will come into effect on July 1st 2017. Private individuals/landowners may now apply and obtain a permit to possess and utilise 1080. This development has caused some concern within Local Governments. It was decided that Council will continue to conduct a baiting program for as long as possible under the assumption that while the baits are free it will encourage some landholders to participate who otherwise may not. A gradual education program will come into play and when the supply runs out, it is hoped that those who need to bait will be able to continue under the new guidelines. The next large-scale baiting effort will be in August/September when dogs are whelping. A letter containing an updated list of requirements that landholders need to abide by and at point of supply, must be signed by the user to signify agreements has been drafted and will be sent shortly. This should cover NBRC in case of misuse. Wild Dog / Dingo Management Below is a table of Wild Dog / Dingo Management statistics for NBRC in July:

Other Feral Animals Management and Invasive Pests Management Feral Pigs Council has now introduced both a Feral Pig Policy and trial Feral Pig Bounty of $5 per snout and tail. Council has received numerous enquiries about how to claim the Bounty, including from persons residing within regions such as Brisbane, Bundaberg and Others. Some Feral Pig snouts and tails are being presented to Council by people claiming the Bounty. There hasn’t been a huge response to date (see Table below).

Wild Dog / Dingo Management


Coordinated Baiting

Program (kg)

Private Baiting (kg)

Doggone Baits Sold

(each) 24

Scalp Bounty (each)

Foothold Traps (each)

Activity

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Other Invasive Pests Management


Pig Snouts 0 85 0 20 0 43 0 30 0 0 0 0

Pig Traps (each) 2

Activity

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Flying-fox Management and Monitoring No activities have been conducted on Flying-fox Management and Monitoring during the time period. We are investigating the feasability of Ultrason X devices, available in Australia that have shown effectiveness against birds and bats for limited distances of 350m2. These devices use ultrasound which is inaudible to human and pets ears. They are suitable for outdoor use, reasonable cheap and set up as a set of 3 units facing different directions, should repel Flying Fox’s from buildings and certain feeding trees.

Koala Management and Monitoring On Friday 23rd June, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital released a Koala back into Gayndah (had

been hit by a car in town). Although there is an acknowledgement that Koala’s and their

habitat exist in the area, there is a need to collate evidence of sightings, further surveys and

improve mapping in the North Burnett.

An interest group is forming between those keen to do something with mapping along the

Burnett River Rail trail, the Burnett College and Wildlife Rescue Carers etc. A meeting

between stakeholders will take place on August 23rd at the Gayndah Supper Rooms.

Humphrey Binjour Vegetation Offset Project The Humphrey Binjour Vegetation Offset Project is ongoing and currently in its third year of implementation out of a total of five years. It relates to a vegetation offset site containing vulnerable and near threatened species that was created as part of approvals for the Humphrey Binjour Road Landslip Remediation Works. A visit to the site in early June showed the site looking good following the rain from ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie. The transplants and propagated plants are in good health with Bertya pedicellata in flower. A contractor (Andrew Ahern), continues to maintain the site and there will be some investigations made over the coming months into the possibility of propagation if cost-effective. This site looks excellent at the moment and is a credit to Andrew for his work in keeping the plants alive during the hot, dry times before ex Cyclone Debbie. Department of Transport and Mains Roads The 2016/17 Element 5 – Weed Management Contract is now finalised and being executed and the next submission is being prepared for 2017/2018. This will involve LPO’s identifying with a TMR contractor, each infestation along the roads and basing funding on total areas of infestation. Other projects and grant funding No current applications for grant funding are being sought.

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Customer Service Requests and Equipment Hire for July

Equipment Hire The ongoing intention in the future is to improve community awareness and utilisation of NRM Equipment that can help the community in managing their invasive species issues. Given that Council is hiring equipment to the community, Council will need to ensure that in future the equipment is of an appropriate condition/standard (i.e. covering public liability and community acceptance). Some of the equipment is aging and becoming less reliable, which may warrant some replacement. Eidsvold’s spray unit has been repaired although some running issues have been identified

and will be addressed shortly. It is hoped the purchase of 2 quick-spray issues will alleviate

these issues by replacing aging units on the units and freeing those up as working hire units

Customer Service Requests


4 1 3 2

2

1 1 1

1 6 2 2 1

3 2

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Type of Request

Approval to Burn

Stock Route Grazing/Travel Permits

Other

Wandering Livestock reports

Declared Pest Reports

a. Council responsible locations

b. Community guidance/assistance

c. Baiting Enquiries

d. Equipment Hire

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standing committee meetings – technical services

Documents