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AGENDA
COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday 28 June 2016
Meeting to be held in the Central Highlands Regional Council Chambers, Emerald OfficeCommencing at 9.00am
INDEX OF CONTENTS
PRESENT........................................................................................................................................................2APOLOGIES ...................................................................................................................................................2LEAVE OF ABSENCE....................................................................................................................................2CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ..........................................................................2Communities Standing Committee Meeting - 24 May 2016 ............................................................................2BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES ......................................................................................................2REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING MEETING ACTIONS ......................................................................................2MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS ....2COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS / NOTES.............................................................................................2COMMUNITIES ...............................................................................................................................................9Waste Strategy Update - Presentations by Manager Planning and Environment and AECOM......................9Minutes – Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) and Regional Development Fund applications ..........................................................................................................................................73GENERAL BUSINESS..................................................................................................................................81LATE AGENDA ITEMS.................................................................................................................................81
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PRESENT
APOLOGIES
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING - 24 MAY 2016
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING MEETING ACTIONS
MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS / NOTES
Communities Standing Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Meeting held in the Central Highlands Regional Council Chambers, Emerald Office
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Commenced at 9.00am
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MINUTES – COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING –TUESDAY 24 MAY 2016 – PAGE 3
MINUTES – COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT 9.00AM TUESDAY 24 MAY 2016 IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, EMERALD OFFICE
PRESENT Councillors Councillor (Crs) K. Hayes (Mayor), C. Brimblecombe (Chair) Councillors (Crs) P. Bell AM, M. Daniels, G. Godwin-Smith (Deputy Mayor) G. Nixon Officers Chief Executive Officer S. Mason, Acting General Manager Communities L. Lankowski, Coordinator Communications A. Ferris, Minute Secretaries M. Wills and K. Stephenson Observers Councillors (Crs) A. McIndoe, C. Rolfe and D. Lacey APOLOGIES General Manager B. Duke MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS Cr Daniels declared a perceived conflict of interest as she attended the Sunrise Rotary Club monthly night meeting held on 19 April 2016. Attendance Manager Parks and Gardens M. Giebel attended the meeting at 9.02am Cr Bell attended the meeting at 9.05am
COMMUNITIES’ SECTION Use of Sunrise Rotary Park, Emerald by Sunrise Rotary Club
Executive Summary The Sunrise Rotary Club has requested approval to lease an area of land 25 metres x 25 metres at Sunrise Rotary Park, located at the corner of Opal Street and Park Avenue, Emerald so they can erect a 12 metres x 9 metres building that will act as a storage shed and a club meeting facility. The Club has indicated a willingness to remain at this site and assist in the monitoring and improvements of this park. The Club has indicated that access to all services including water, sewerage and power to the shed will be required. The Club will be actively seeking grants to construct this building once tenure arrangements are determined. The Club will pay all costs associated with its construction and will ensure the design and colour complement the area. This particular parcel of land is freehold land owned by Council. Council can approve an agreement for 20 years to give security of occupancy with appropriate conditions. Accepting this recommendation provides the Sunrise Rotary Club with certainty of tenure and acknowledges the Club’s commitment to the local community.
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MINUTES – COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING –TUESDAY 24 MAY 2016 – PAGE 4
A report in relation to this issue was presented to Central Highlands Regional Council’s General Meeting on 10th May 2016. At this meeting Council resolved to defer the report to the Communities Standing Committee for further consideration pending a site inspection and provision of additional information. This information relates to planning, flooding, security, compatibility with BMX and availability of alternate sites. Resolution: Cr Bell moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That the Central Highlands Regional Council Communities Standing Committee recommend to Council that approval be granted to Sunrise Rotary Club to lease, or otherwise occupy, a 25 metres x 25 metres area of council-owned land at the corner of Opal Street and Park Avenue, Emerald (described as Lot 1 on Registered Plan 614513 and known as Sunrise Rotary Park) on which to construct a building (12 metres x 9 metres) for the purpose of storage and meetings.” CSC 2016 / 05 / 24 / 001 Carried (6-0) Attendance Manager Parks and Gardens M. Giebel left the meeting at 9.19am Cr Rolfe left the meeting at 9.31am Cr Rolfe returned to the meeting at 9.37am Community Consultation Dates
Executive Summary Council conducts an annual program of engagement with the communities of the region through Community Consultations. This report proposes dates for Community Consultation sessions in 2016/2017, and an option for a Councillor Consultation trial in the townships of Emerald, Blackwater, Capella and Springsure. Resolution: Cr Hayes moved and seconded by Cr Godwin-Smith “That the Central Highlands Regional Council Communities Standing Committee recommend to Council that: 1. Community Consultations be held at the following locations during 2016/2017: Community Location Groups 2016/2017 Date Capella - Rubyvale Road / Rubyvale / Sapphire / Anakie 19th July 2016 Arcadia Valley / Carnarvon Gorge 18th - 19th August 2016 Duaringa / Bauhinia / Bluff 20th September 2016 Willows Gemfields / Bogantungan 18th October 2016 Lochington / Tresswell / Tambo Road 15th November 2016 Dingo / Big Bend 21st February 2017 Comet / Toprain 21st March 2017 Rolleston / Orion 18th April 2017 and that the respective schools in the area be invited to attend the community consultations. 2. Trial Councillor Connect Sessions at the following locations during 2016/2017:
Emerald; Blackwater; Capella; Tieri; and Springsure.”
CSC 2016 / 05 / 24 / 002 Carried (6-0)
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MINUTES – COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING –TUESDAY 24 MAY 2016 – PAGE 5
Emerald Aquatic Centre – Waterslides Project Update
Executive Summary That the Central Highlands Regional Council Communities Standing Committee recommend to Council that the Emerald Aquatic Centre Waterslides Project Update be noted. Considered by Council. New Blackwater Aquatic Centre - Project Update
Executive Summary That the Central Highlands Regional Council Communities Standing Committee recommend to Council that the new Blackwater Aquatic Centre Project Update be noted. Considered by Council. Attendance Infrastructure Project Engineer S. Robinson attended the meeting at 10.10am General Manager Infrastructure and Utilities G. Joubert attended the meeting at 10.29am Rural Addressing Project Update
Executive Summary Rural addressing is a standardised form of identification utilised throughout Australia for rural landholders and residents to consistently identify the location of their access. This system of identification is utilised by a number departments and offices throughout Australia, not limited to – Emergency Services, Local Government and Australia Post. Given the vast nature of the various stakeholders and their relevant access requirements, it is crucial that any work undertaken in the development of systems and the physical rollout are undertaken with a high degree of accuracy with records maintained and passed onto the relevant parties continually. Considered by Council. Meeting adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10.39am for morning tea. The meeting resumed at 11.08am Attendance Cr Bell returned to the meeting at 11.11am Cr Bell left the meeting at 11.12am Urban Street Numbering Project Update
Executive Summary The Urban Street Numbering Project was established to address community concerns about unnumbered street addresses and specifically their concerns about Emergencies Services’ difficulty in finding residential homes in the townships of the Central Highlands.
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MINUTES – COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING –TUESDAY 24 MAY 2016 – PAGE 6
The Project commenced with the Comet community, which is near completion following an ongoing communication strategy. This same communication strategy will be used for the Bluff Township, now that Council and Aurizon have agreed on a suitable street numbering system within the Bluff community. Urban Street Numbering must be undertaken in line with the national standards for Australia and New Zealand AS/NZS 4819:2011 “Rural and urban addressing”. Once the Comet and Bluff street numbering has been completed, the township of Capella will be assessed for appropriate street numbering. Considered by Council. Attendance Cr Bell returned to the meeting at 11.13am Cr Lacey attended the meeting at 11.15am Self-Help TV Re-Transmission – Willows, Sapphire and Anakie Executive Summary Central Highlands Regional Council currently owns and operates three re-transmission sites at the Gemfields located in Anakie, Sapphire and the Willows. This report provides information about this service, and outlines the costs associated with providing these services to the community. Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That the Central Highlands Regional Council Communities Standing Committee recommend that Council continue to provide self-help television re-transmission services in Anakie, Sapphire and the Willows.” CSC 2016 / 05 / 24 / 003 Carried (6-0)
GENERAL BUSINESS (Verbal matters raised by Councillors either as a question, acknowledgement and or additional follow-up by officers)
Cr Nixon raised concern regarding the helipad at the Willows Gemfields. It may have been constructed in a different location to what the community expected and given it has been constructed with gravel there could be issues of airborne material during landings and take offs. Further information is sought regarding the appropriateness of the facility. Cr Daniels raised concerns with the Emerald Botanical Gardens. The eastern side of the Nogoa River, requires some care and attention and on the western side there are some possible safety issues with regards to footpaths.
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MINUTES – COMMUNITIES STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING –TUESDAY 24 MAY 2016 – PAGE 7
CLOSURE OF MEETING There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 11.31am CONFIRMED CHAIR DATE
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COMMUNITIES
WASTE STRATEGY UPDATE - PRESENTATIONS BY MANAGER PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT AND AECOM
Communities Standing Committee Report
28 June 2016 PJ/BD
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WASTE STRATEGY UPDATE – PRESENTATIONS BY MANAGER PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT AND AECOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On 24 February 2016 Council adopted the Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2016-2026 (Waste Strategy). This covering report will introduces two (2) PowerPoint presentations. The first being by the Manager Planning and Environment, Phil Jeston on existing facilities and progress matters since the adoption the plan. The second presentation will be undertaken to AECOM, Council’s consultants with respect to the feasibility study towards the establishment of centralised waste facility.
DETAILS:
Presentations will follow.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan presentation2. AECOM Centralised Waste Facility Feasibility Study presentation
Phil JestonManager Planning and Environment
Brad DukeGeneral Manager Communities
Central HighlandsCentral HighlandsCentral HighlandsCentral HighlandsWaste Reduction and Recycling PlanWaste Reduction and Recycling PlanWaste Reduction and Recycling PlanWaste Reduction and Recycling PlanWaste Facility Rationalisation in Central Highlands – A Waste Strategy
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Central Central Central Central HighlandsHighlandsHighlandsHighlandsWWWWasteasteasteaste RRRReductioneductioneductioneduction RRRRecyclingecyclingecyclingecycling PPPPlan (WRRPlan (WRRPlan (WRRPlan (WRRP) ) ) ) –––– A Waste StrategyA Waste StrategyA Waste StrategyA Waste Strategy
• Council requirement to have Waste Strategy since 2000.
• The Central Queensland Local Government Association (now disbanded) developed a Waste Management Strategy in 2006.
• The State Government undertake a Waste Management Review in 2010
• New State Waste Strategy was developed in 2010. The Waste Avoidance and Resource Productivity Strategy.
• New Legislation implements Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 replaced the Waste Management Act.
• Council’s waste strategy (Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan) was developed in accordance with the State Governments waste strategy and legislative requirements.
• Council adopted the Central Highlands Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan (Council’s Waste Strategy) on 24th February 2016.
Background
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Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011
The Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan must contain:
a) Waste reduction and recycling targets (including for the Local Govt);
b) Actions to improve waste reduction and recycling;
c) Details of current and proposed waste infrastructure;
d) Management and monitoring of the local governments performance;
e) Information about achieving continuous improvement;
f) Other matters prescribed by regulation.
Current Legislation
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WASTE (RESOURCE) MANAGEMENT IN
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Capture of Waste Data1. Implemented Mandalay Waste Reporting as an effective system of capturing and recording waste data that will
assist with the strategic planning for infrastructure and new waste reduction and recycling plan.
Landfills1. Long term (with 10 years), operate 1 centralised landfill for the region.
2. Feasibility Study into a Centralised Waste Facility at Ramp 20 Void within a local mine site is currently underway. Details to be presented (directly after this presentation).
3. A network of Waste Transfer Stations will be established in appropriate locations to support the region.
4. In the Transition term, operate 3 key landfills in the region. These will be at Tieri, Blackwater and Emerald (Lochlees).
5. Existing landfills will be closed, rehabilitated and surrender from the environmental approval on a scheduled program over 10 years.
6. Waste disposal facilities will be rationalised and opening times assessed.
7. Aim is to have landfill facilities secured and supervised during set opening hours (8AM to 5PM – Monday to Friday and 8AM to 1200 on Saturday).
8. Continue to consider and assess any regional opportunities that will provide broader community benefits.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
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WASTE (RESOURCE) MANAGEMENT IN
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Waste and Recycling Collection Services1. Endeavour to provide a residential wheelie bin service to as many residents as
practical (eg investigation into bin service for Rubyvale and Sapphire).
2. All businesses, commercial and industrial operations across the region will be required to have a waste service that caters for their whole operations. Any business or commercial operation using a waste facility are charged the appropriate fees or pay an appropriate rate for use of a facility.
3. Evaluate the provision of other services (increased recycling) that will reduce the volumes of waste to landfill.
4. Private operators (such as CQ waste) will continue to be encouraged to service the commercial sector by providing waste and recycling collection services plus specialised services such as hazardous waste. Support competitive private sector involvement in waste management.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
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WASTE (RESOURCE) MANAGEMENT IN
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Recycling and Reuse1. All communities will be encouraged to reduce their waste produced. Residents and
commercial operators will be required to separate and recycle their waste.
2. Impose higher disposal charges on businesses and commercial operations that do not separate and sort their wastes, where this waste contains a large component of recyclable material.
3. The reduction of waste to landfill remains a key State wide strategy and the region must endeavour to meet these targets by implementing appropriate separation and recycling initiatives.
4. Where possible, recyclable material will be sold to offset the costs of running waste facilities. Consider opportunities to value add or create markets for recycled material.
5. Processing of green waste and concrete will continue in locations where it is deemed practical and economic to do so.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
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WASTE (RESOURCE) MANAGEMENT IN
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Carbon Emissions
1. Any new landfill developed should incorporate gas capture technology in order to control and mitigate gas release. Look for commercial opportunities for production of electricity.
2. Consider mitigation strategies that will remove or reduce any future carbon emission obligations from existing facilities.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
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Rates for
Wheelie Bin
Services
(Waste and
Recycling)
+
Landfill
Fees and
Charges
+
Waste
Management
Charge
-
Operating Expenditure
(Approximately 5.3M)
=
Operating Surplus
(Approximately 2.2M)
(Required to fund Capital Works
eg. Landfill Rehabilitation & Closure)
Review of Central HighlandsReview of Central HighlandsReview of Central HighlandsReview of Central HighlandsWaste Rating ScheduleWaste Rating ScheduleWaste Rating ScheduleWaste Rating Schedule
• Next presentation outlines work to date on waste pricing and current status
• Made fairer across the whole region
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Central Highlands Waste Services(current wheelie bin numbers)
Tieri
BlackwaterEmeral
d
Springsure
Bauhinia
Ding
o
Capell
a
Sapphire/
Rubyvale
Rollesto
n
Comet
Bluff
Gindie
Fernlees
Duaringa
Anakie
The Willows
Bogantungan
D 51C 14
D 376C 95CR 6
D 51C 33CR 4
D 5393C 1219CR 209
D 2347C 243CR 34
D 61C 45CR 4
D 103C 77CR 8
D 168C 57CR 21
D 22C –
D 413C 110CR 30
D 491C 184CR 22
Total
D 9468
CW
2079
CR 338
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Landfills within Central Queensland
Original Source: CQLGA , CQ Waste Profile: A situational Analysis 2013
Transfer Station / Bulk Bins
50,000 – 100,000 tpa
20,000 – 50,000 tpa
5,000 – 20,000 tpa
0 – 5,000 tpa
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Waste to Landfills in Central Queensland
O
Over 56% of CQ landfills
are only licensed to
receive 0-5,000 t per
annum
59% of CQ landfills
receive only 22% of the
regions waste
Only 4% of the regions
waste is landfilled in 15
landfills.
CHRC have
11 sites
licensed for
under
5,000t
Source: CQLGA , CQ Waste Profile : A situational Analysis
2013
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Central Highlands Waste Facilities(as they are currently licensed )
Tieri
BlackwaterEmerald
Springsure
Bauhinia
Dingo
Capella
Sapphire/
Rubyvale
Over 20,000 t
10,000 - 20,000 t
5,000 – 10,000 t
2,000 – 5,000 t
0 – 2,000 t
Series of
Bulk Bins
Transfer
Station
Landfills
Lochlees Rd
Rolleston
CometBluff
Gindie
Fernlees
DuaringaAnakie
The Willows
Bogantungan
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Central Highlands Waste Facilities
Waste Facility Meeting Licence Conditions
Lochlees Rd Landfill Limited life span (at least 10 years)
Blackwater Landfill MCU required as close to licence capacity
Tieri Landfill MCU required as close to licence capacity
Springsure Landfill Not secure / close to water – being converted to
Transfer Station
Rolleston Landfill Outside approved area
Duaringa Transfer Station Closure Plan required for capped landfill
Dingo Transfer Station Landfill rehabilitation and closure plan required
Bluff Transfer Station Closure Plan required
Capella Transfer Station Landfill rehabilitation and closure plan required
Sapphire/Rubyvale Landfill Landfill (full) – transfer station required
The Willows Landfill (trench) – convert to Bin Station
Bogantungan Landfill (near full) – Convert to Bin Station
Anakie Bin Station N/A
Emerald Transfer Station Subject to review
Gindie Bin Station N/A
Fernlees Bin Station N/A
Comet Bin Station N/A
Bauhinia Bin Station N/A
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Central Highlands Waste Facilities(Configuration in the Transition Term - 5 years)
Tieri
BlackwaterEmerald
Springsure
Bauhinia
Dingo
Capell
a
Sapphire /
Rubyvale
Series of
Bulk Bins
Transfer
Station
Landfills
Over 20,000 t
10,000 - 20,000 t
5,000 – 10,000 t
2,000 – 5,000 t
0 – 2,000 t
Bluff
Duaringa
Rolleston
Bogantungan
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Transition Term - Key Actions
• Implement the adopted CHRC Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.
• Upgrade Lochlees Rd Landfill to meet EHP approval conditions
(including construction of final waste containment cell).
• Upgrade Blackwater Landfill to 10,000 – 20,000 tonne / annum
licensed facility and meet EHP approval conditions.
• Upgrade Tieri Landfill to 5,000 – 10,000 tonne / annum licensed
facility.
• Complete the construction of a secured transfer station and inert
landfill to achieve final profiles at Springsure
(project commencing 4th July 2016).
• Establish a secured transfer station at Rolleston
• Establish a secured transfer station and review hours of opening at
Sapphire / Rubyvale Landfill.
• Reduce the hours of operation at Emerald Transfer Station.
• Progress the rationalisation of other facilities as necessary
(eg. Willows and Bogantungan Bin Stations).
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Central Highlands Waste Facilities(Configuration in the Longer Term)
Series of
Bulk Bins
Transfer
Station
Emerald Blackwater
Bluff
Tieri
Capella
Springsure
Bauhinia
Rolleston
Sapphire /
Rubyvale
Landfills
Over 20,000 t
10,000 - 20,000 t
5,000 – 10,000 t
2,000 – 5,000 t
0 – 2,000 t
The
WillowsDuaringa
New Emerald Centralised
Landfill Facility
Bogantungan
New Emerald Waste
Transfer Station
(East of Emerald) ?
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Longer Term Longer Term Longer Term Longer Term ---- Key ActionsKey ActionsKey ActionsKey Actions
• Progress the rationalisation of facilities as
necessary and as facilities fill up by converting to
transfer stations and bin stations.
• Secure and establish through the planning
process the long term landfill future for the
Central Highlands by looking at options between
Emerald and Blackwater.
• Upon completion of the current Emerald,
Blackwater, Springsure and Tieri Landfills,
establish new transfer station infrastructure as the
landfills are completed.
• Plans should be incorporated to have a new
purpose built transfer station on the eastern side
of Emerald.
• Ongoing closure, rehabilitation and removal from
EHP approval of old landfill sites.
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Lochlees Rd Landfill
• This facility is currently licensed to take 10,000 – 20,000 tonne per annum
• This year about 19,000 tonnes for waste was received at Lochlees landfill of which about 14,000 tonnes was land filled and 5,000 tonnes of green waste, concrete and scrap metal was mulched and reused or sent for recycling.
• The landfill has a limited life estimated to be between 10 to 15 years but as the site is surrounded by Belmah Regional Park (a newly protected area managed by Qld Parks and Wildlife Service), there is increase pressure from the State government to relocate within the next 10 years.
• About three months ago extensive improvement works commenced on improving fencing, stormwater containment and ensuring operational landfilling followed design parameters at Lochlees.
• Further works are planned over the next four months to finalise these stormwater containment works so the operations at Lochlees can meet state government compliance conditions. Council has received three warning notices from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection in the past four months, one of which have retracted.
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Lochlees Rd Landfill
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Blackwater Landfill
• The Blackwater facility is currently licensed to take 2,000 – 5,000 tonne per annum.
• The Blackwater landfill is an unlined landfill and has been in operation since at least the 1970s.
• An underground mining application has been lodged that may impacts the long term viability of the Blackwater site.
• Blackwater landfill has an at least 10 years of active life. A Landfill Development Plan will be developed to assess the long term life and to ensure the progressive development of waste disposal.
• An application to DEHP will be lodged for an increase to 10,000 - 20,000 tonne of waste per annum.
• JJ Richards is currently contracted to managed the Blackwater landfill on a monthly basis. A tender for the three year appointment of a contactor to run the landfill is required.
• Works are planned over the next six months to upgrade the stormwater containment and improve fencing so the operations meet state government compliance conditions. Council has received two warning notices and a show cause notice from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection regarding compliance at Blackwater.
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Blackwater Landfill
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Springsure Landfill
• The Springsure landfill is located up gradient from Springsure Creek and has been operating for several decades.
• The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has raised concerns about the landfills location and its impacts on groundwater and surface water in the area.
• The site has been historically trenched into a rocky subsurface and waste has been left to build up with no uniform landform or final profile plan.
• The conversion of the Springsure landfill to a Transfer Station has assisted in deflecting EHP concerns by addressing stormwater management and landform profile.
• Inert waste (such as green waste and concrete) will still be received at the transfer station and reused on site for profiling the areas surrounding the new transfer station.
• The construction of the new transfer station at Springsure should start in July with completion timed for late September 2016.
• During the construction period, a temporary bin station has been established to be used by the Springsure community.
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Springsure Landfill
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Capella Landfill and Transfer Station
• This facility operates as a waste transfer station but is still on the environmental approval as a landfill.
• We need to develop closure plans, complete the landfill capping and rehabilitation of the site. Once these works are completed Council can remove these sites from the Environmental approval list and reduce Council statutory and compliance risk.
• Closure Plans are planned to be developed in the following year (17/18) , which will identify required earth works and rehabilitation to remove the site from the environmental approval.
• Only domestic waste is accepted at these sites.
• Commercial operators are directed towards Lochlees landfill.
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Tieri Landfill and Transfer Station • The Tieri landfill and transfer station is located in an old basalt quarry site and
has been operating for several years.
• The Tieri landfill is an unlined landfill and has been in operation since at least the 1990s.
• The Tieri landfill has at least 15 years of active life. A Landfill Development Plan will be developed to assess the long term life and to ensure the progressive development of waste disposal.
• At this stage, Tieri will continue to operate as it does now with limited plans to improvement waste manage to ensure compliance with environmental approval conditions.
• The opening hours must reflect the volume of waste being deposited. eg open 4 days per week (8AM to 5PM – Wednesday to Saturday)).
• Commercial users need to be charged fees or directed towards Lochlees landfill.
• The sites operations have been contracted out to a Central highlands based operator on a part-time basis.
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Tieri Landfill
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Rolleston Landfill
• The landfill operations are in an adjoining reserve outside of the existing approval area, as the approved area was filled several years ago.
• A concept design has been completed for a Bin Station adjacent to the Sewage Treatment Plant and capital funding has been identified in financial year 17 /18 to convert the landfill to a bin station.
• Fires are regularly lit at the landfill and EHP has identified this as a non-compliance with the environmental approval.
• EHP have also raised concerns about impacts on groundwater. To alleviate these concerns a groundwater monitoring program has been developed which will be implemented next wet season.
• The existing site is beside the Rolleston airstrip which presents significant risk to planes from birds and windblown litter.
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Rolleston Landfill
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Sapphire-Rubyvale / Anakie / Willows and
Bogantungan waste disposal sites• Anakie has a bin station and also has a bin service, while Sapphire and Rubyvale
township rely on a small rural landfill for all waste management.
• The Sapphire - Rubyvale landfill is full and has been elevated to enable additional filling for at least 6 months. The site must be converted to a transfer station as soon as possible.
• A concept design has been completed for the Rubyvale- Sapphire transfer station and a final design is underway for a transfer station facility.
• To reduce the volumes for waste going into landfill the introduction of a bin service (both general and recyclable waste) in Sapphire and Rubyvale will reduce the volumes going into landfill as well as waste volumes requiring transfer from the new waste transfer station.
• Willows and Bogantungan will soon be converted to bin stations in line with the waste strategy. The Bogantungan landfill facility is almost full and the Willows facility has ongoing non-compliance issues, such as fires, stormwater releases and currently not on the EHP approval.
• This strategy to waste reduction and recycling is consistent with the waste strategy outlined within the Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.
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Boguntungan
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Duaringa, Dingo and Bluff Waste
Transfer Stations• These facilities now operate as waste transfer stations but are still on the
environmental approval as landfills.
• EHP have requested that we develop closure plans, complete the landfill capping and rehabilitation site. Once these works are completed Council can remove these sites from the Environmental approval list and reduce Council’s statutory and compliance risk.
• Closure Plans will be developed next financial year (16/17) , which will identify required earth works and rehabilitation to remove these sites from the environmental approval.
• Only domestic waste is accepted at these sites.
• Commercial operators are directed towards Blackwater landfill.
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Dingo landfill area
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Emerald Transfer Station
• The only aspect of the Emerald Transfer Station that requires licensing is the storage of regulated wastes (oils, batteries and waste chemicals).
• The facility addresses domestics waste only and commercial operators are directed towards Lochlees for waste disposal.
• The facility needs to work closely with the Tip Shop to ensure waste reduction and recycling is maximised.
• The Tip Shop facility has requested reduced hours based on utilisation.
• Current opening hours at the transfer station are from 7AM to 6PM, 7 days per week (except Christmas and Good Friday) and the facility is not fully utilised particularly in winter.
• Alternative hours are recommended for the Emerald Transfer facility;
8AM to 5PM, 7 days per week (except Christmas, Anzac Day and Good Friday)
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Centralised Waste Facility Feasibility Study (Ramp 20 Void)
• AECOM has been commissioned to undertake a Feasibility Study into the potential use of a mining void as a centralised landfill site.
• The Feasibility study objectives were to:
– to analyse the feasibility of coal mine final void (or viable alternative) as a location for a centralised waste disposal facility
– to identify the engineering design and environmental viability
– provide recommendations for future actions including alternative option
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Centralised Waste Facility Feasibility Study (Ramp 20 Void)
• The Feasibility study includes:
– A review of the relevant waste management legislation and waste
management guidelines and their application to a final void for waste disposal
– An overview of similar waste disposal operations where a final void has been
used for waste disposal
– Review of the preferred site in comparison to potential alternative sites that
will provide maximum convenience for the regions waste generators.
– Waste transport capability to the preferred site from the Central Highlands
area and adjacent regional Councils
– Environmental constraints including impacts and impediments to vegetation,
surface and groundwater, noise, dust and odour (associated with any nearby
sensitive receptors) for the preferred site
– Accessibility of infrastructure including water, roads and power at the
preferred site
– Regional waste disposal opportunities for other Councils and waste
management operators to provide waste to the facility.
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Centralised Waste Facility Feasibility Study (Ramp 20 Void)
• The Feasibility study includes:
– SWOT analysis and Risk analysis – environmental, commercial, economic, rehabilitation, and strategic issues (associated with construction, operations, rehabilitation and ongoing care and maintenance associated with the mining operations)
– Regional economic benefit
– Cost modelling for construction and operation (based on concept design at the preferred site)
– Preliminary concept design that complies with the state and federal legislation for a general waste disposal facility (including EHP’s model conditions for ERA60 and EHP’s Guideline – Landfilling, siting, design, operation and rehabilitation, Version 2) (Appendix B & C).
– The concept design must incorporate details of leachate management, stormwater management, groundwater inflow management, cell lining and cell development. The viability and cost of the concept design must be outlined within the feasibility study.
– Gas management and extraction options must also be considered to minimise the release of greenhouse gas emissions that will reduce Council’s exposure.
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AECOM Presentation – Centralised Waste Facility
• Hand over to AECOM – Rosanna Sanderson and Steve Robertson
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Questions
• Thank you
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Emerald Centralised Landfill FacilityRamp 20 Mine Feasibility
Steve Robertson
28 June 2016
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Ramp 20 Mine PitRamp 20 Mine PitRamp 20 Mine PitRamp 20 Mine PitProposed Landfill
28 June 2016
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Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill –––– Ramp 20 Mine PitRamp 20 Mine PitRamp 20 Mine PitRamp 20 Mine Pit
Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan alignment, specifically a regional solution
Centralised Facility – replaces Lochlees, Tieri, Blackwater and Springsure
Reduction in environmental risk for other sites through closure, rehabilitation and consolidation of operations.
80+ years capacity
Brownfields site
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Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately 35km from 35km from 35km from 35km from EmeraldEmeraldEmeraldEmerald
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Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill ---- SWOTSWOTSWOTSWOT
June 20, 2016 Page 4
Potential StrengthsPotential StrengthsPotential StrengthsPotential Strengths Potential WeaknessesPotential WeaknessesPotential WeaknessesPotential Weaknesses
- Significant amount of airspace available in void without the need for significant excavation
- Brownfield site and already disturbed therefore community acceptance of the site for landfilling potentially higher
- Vehicular access to the site unlikely to be constrained- Substantial buffer distances surrounding the proposed landfill - Reduced approval requirements due to brownfield development
(e.g. cultural heritage, EPBC Act requirements previously assessed)
- Substantial data anticipated to already exist, therefore investigation burden may be reduced
- Significant reshaping and regrading works would be required before the pit is suitable for landfilling
- Base of pit is below groundwater level, so ongoing groundwater management and extraction will be required
- Airspace quantity may far exceed requirement for CHRC (potentially 80 years)
- Requirement to provide an alternative site should Ramp 20 be inundated for an extended period of time
- Technically more complex compared to development of a greenfield site
Potential OpportunitiesPotential OpportunitiesPotential OpportunitiesPotential Opportunities Potential ThreatsPotential ThreatsPotential ThreatsPotential Threats
- Landfilling may able to be incorporated as mine rehabilitation works
- Potential for a commercial benefit for the incumbent mining entity to be realised through a reduction in their overall liability through progressive rehabilitation
- Following the above point, subsidisation of the waste management activity may be available should the liability reduction be significant
- Opportunity to transition to a regional facility
- Inundation and/or flooding (from Corkscrew Ck) of the pit would cause major disruptions in filling ability.
- Proposal requires reaching a mutually beneficial agreement with Site Owner. Site Owner will need to undertake substantial reshaping works for the low wall and overburden stockpiles
- The discharge of saline water from groundwater dewatering may be difficult
- Vertical wall lining will be complex but has been adopted before
Ramp 20 Mine Landfill Feasibility
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Proposed Site Proposed Site Proposed Site Proposed Site –––– existing surface and voidexisting surface and voidexisting surface and voidexisting surface and void
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Ramp 20 Ramp 20 Ramp 20 Ramp 20 (proposed (proposed (proposed (proposed
landfill)landfill)landfill)landfill)
Ramp 21Ramp 21Ramp 21Ramp 21
Overburden Overburden Overburden Overburden StockpileStockpileStockpileStockpile
Western Western Western Western laydown arealaydown arealaydown arealaydown area
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Proposed Site Proposed Site Proposed Site Proposed Site –––– existing surface and voidexisting surface and voidexisting surface and voidexisting surface and void
June 20, 2016 Page 6
Ramp 21Ramp 21Ramp 21Ramp 21
Overburden Overburden Overburden Overburden StockpileStockpileStockpileStockpile
Western Western Western Western laydown arealaydown arealaydown arealaydown area
Ramp 20 Ramp 20 Ramp 20 Ramp 20 (proposed (proposed (proposed (proposed
landfill)landfill)landfill)landfill)
Ramp 20 Mine Landfill Feasibility
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Indicative SectionsIndicative SectionsIndicative SectionsIndicative Sections
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Indicative SectionsIndicative SectionsIndicative SectionsIndicative Sections
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Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill –––– Technical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility Considerations
June 20, 2016 Page 9
IssueIssueIssueIssue Activity / ApproachActivity / ApproachActivity / ApproachActivity / Approach Normal Range of
Requirements
Transportation routes Assessment of distances between transfer stations and the site to inform operational costs
Topography Review of topographical constraints particularly reshaping works required with respect to overburden stockpiles and saddles
Topography <15°
Climate Review climate data provided by BOM including annual and monthly rainfall data, prevailing wind direction and evaporation rates
Prevailing wind away from
sensitive receptors
Groundwater and groundwater management
Provide a preliminary assessment of potential groundwater extraction rates based on existing groundwater modelling.An update to groundwater modelling work completed by AGE will be required to assess and incorporate potential inflow from Corkscrew Creek if stream is losing, however it is recommended this item can be deferred until Impact Assessment stage.
Outside proclaimed sub-
artesian districts
Outside groundwater recharge
and potable aquifer zones
> 2m depth to water table
Surface waters and flooding
Provide a preliminary assessment of potential surface water management options to mitigate pit flooding (internal and external management).Further flood modelling is required to understand the impact of 1%AEP and lesser storm events on inundation of the pit (extent and duration) and access to the site.
> 100m from surface waters
> 100m from 1 in 100 year
ARI flood plain
> 100m from wetlands
Outside water supply
catchment
Geology and soils Review of geological maps and identification of any design considerations Low permeability soils
preferred
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Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill –––– Technical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility Considerations
June 20, 2016 Page 10
IssueIssueIssueIssue Activity / ApproachActivity / ApproachActivity / ApproachActivity / Approach Normal Range of
Requirements
Noise, dust and odour Not considered of concern due to mine lease extents, limited further assessment for feasibility however will need to be considered in impact assessment for approvals.
> 500m from a sensitive land
use
Vegetation and Fauna
Site layout/landfilling methodology
Preparation of a staged outline plan for filling the site. Cells to be based on a 4-8 year lifespan
Timeframe to be based on
operational and financial
considerations
Leachate management Preparation of a basic water balance model to estimate leachate generation rates No leachate release from site
Landfill gas management Preparation of a basis 1d decay model to estimate landfill gas generation rates, acknowledging the inherent limitations in gas modelling
Active or passive gas
management of a site of this
size
Coal seam management Inclusion into risk assessment process (including safety and construction) Construction and operation
Risk Assessment Prepare a conceptual site model and source-exposure pathway-receptor chain for the site that satisfies EHP requirements for landfill siting studies
Risk assessment process
Approvals Determine approvals process and timeframe estimates Development Permit and ERA
approval
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Economics and cost-benefitLegal considerationsNegotiations with Site Owner and site preparation works
• Dewatering the pit - approx. 3,030,000m3 (6 months)• Reshaping the low wall – approx. 2,900,000m3
• Filling the pit floor to RL 136 – 1,500,000m3
Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill –––– NonNonNonNon----Technical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility ConsiderationsTechnical Feasibility Considerations
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Determine Feasibility
Negotiations with Site Owner
Dewatering of Pit
(6 months)
Reshaping low wall (12 months)
Filling the pit floor (18 months)
Site Investigations / Design / Approvals Process
(24 months)
Tender and Construction (12 months)
Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill Proposed Landfill –––– TimelineTimelineTimelineTimeline
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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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By Others
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Flooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water Management
June 20, 2016 Page 13
• The model is based on SRTM levels, with survey across the actual mine site.• In the locations where the surveyed levels can be compared to the SRTM levels, it
appears that the SRTM on average ~1.5-2m lower than the surveyed levels.• As there is predicted to by ~4.0m before the levee will overtop in the 1,000yr
Corkscrew Creek event, this gives some confidence that the levee is achieving the required immunity.
Ramp 20
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Flooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water Management
June 20, 2016 Page 14
• The 1,000yr levee predicted water surface elevation is ~158.1mAHD.
• The top of levee is at ~162.1mAHD.
Probability of Flooding(from Corkscrew Creek)
Assume landfill lifetime of 100 years- 100 year ARI - 87% chance of flood of that
magnitude- 500 year ARI – 18% chance of flood of that
magnitude- 1000 year ARI – 9.5% chance of flood of
that magnitude
Question Question Question Question –––– what flood immunity should be what flood immunity should be what flood immunity should be what flood immunity should be accepted?accepted?accepted?accepted?
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Flooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water Management
June 20, 2016 Page 15
HOWEVER
• Pit will be inundated due to rainfall within pit catchment
• Currently modelling inundation with the pit for:
- 1% AEP (100 yr ARI)- 0.5% AEP (200 yr ARI)- 0.2% AEP (500 yr ARI)- 0.1% AEP (1000 yr ARI)
• Provided capacity at southern end of pit for detaining surface water
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Flooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water ManagementFlooding and Surface Water Management
June 20, 2016 Page 16
Because of the real risk of extended inundation of the pit, CHRC will need to maintain a site that can be used in prolonged periods of inundation (or agreement with
surrounding council)
Ramp 20 Mine Landfill Feasibility
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Groundwater ManagementGroundwater ManagementGroundwater ManagementGroundwater Management
June 20, 2016 Page 17
Potential groundwater and seepage inflow- Through base – regional groundwater at RL 131
• Groundwater collection and extraction system (pumps)- Through wall between Ramp 20 and Ramp 21
• Collection curtain and vertical riser
Ramp 20 Mine Landfill Feasibility
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Geotechnical StabilityGeotechnical StabilityGeotechnical StabilityGeotechnical Stability
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Potentially unstable areas- Highwall (western side)
• Information provided by Site Owners indicates factor of safety between 1.15 and 2.0 • May need localised support – to confirm when dewatered and proper geotechnical
investigations can be completed- Low wall and saddles (eastern side)
• Currently unstable• High erosion rates expected
Ramp 20 Mine Landfill Feasibility
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Landfill DesignLandfill DesignLandfill DesignLandfill Design
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Landfill DesignLandfill DesignLandfill DesignLandfill Design
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Approvals to be consideredApprovals to be consideredApprovals to be consideredApprovals to be considered
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SiteSiteSiteSite----based based based based assessmentassessmentassessmentassessment
Environmental Environmental Environmental Environmental Protection Act 1994Protection Act 1994Protection Act 1994Protection Act 1994
Sustainable Planning Sustainable Planning Sustainable Planning Sustainable Planning Act 2009Act 2009Act 2009Act 2009
Assessments to inform a risk-based approach to site-specific circumstances and identified hazards across landfill development, operation and rehabilitation.
Queensland environmental legislation, including tools for protection of environmental values such as environmental authority to operate.
Planning instruments (State, regional and local) for assessing development application for material change of use .
• Risk assessment• Tenure• Native title• Cultural heritage• Hydrological and hydrogeological risk
assessment• Stability risk assessment• Detailed design• Construction quality assurance
Environmental authority (EA) Environmental authority (EA) Environmental authority (EA) Environmental authority (EA) application(or amendment) for to permit environmentally relevant activities e.g. ERA 60 – Waste disposal.An EIS may be required if EHP deem the proposed change involves a significant environmental impact, or high level of uncertainty about potential impact, or involve a high level of public interest. Cumulative impacts could also trigger an EIS requirement.
Financial assurance to guarantee that the costs of remediation, site closure and post-closure liabilities.Model operating conditions for landfill activities.
DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment approval approval approval approval for a material change of use, under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, if the ERA threshold is defined as a concurrence ERA.If the activity is assessable under the planning scheme, the assessment manager will be the local government and Department of Infrastructure Local Government and Planning (DILGP) will be the concurrence agency. Notification requirements.
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EA amendment (major) process as per EP ActEA amendment (major) process as per EP ActEA amendment (major) process as per EP ActEA amendment (major) process as per EP Act
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Questions
June 28, 2016
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MINUTES – CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ARTS AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHACAC) AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATIONS
Communities Standing Committee
28 June 2016
JM/BWD
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program has four primary application rounds in February, May, August and November annually. Applications were recommended for approval by the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) and then endorsed by Central Highlands Regional Council. The CHACAC held a meeting on Thursday 2 June 2016 and the following applications and strategic initiatives projects were recommended for approval in the May round 2015/16 financial year. Applications and Strategic Initiative projects:
The Emerald Patchwork Group requested - $858 Rubi Recycled Art Cardboard mazes for artist precinct in Emerald and Blackwater - $3,683 Blackwater Film Workshop - $3,000 Queensland Ballet - $2,500 Museum Projects – Rainworth Fort Committee Significant Assessment - $7,450 and Capella
Pioneer Village- Significant Assessment - $7,450 Drumming Workshops - $5,000 Art Group Resource kits - $2,400.00 Any remaining funds to be assigned to Mosaic table tops for the Arts precinct area - $7,000 plus.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Central Highlands Regional Council Communities Standing Committee recommend that Council endorse the minutes of the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) held on 2 June 2016.
INTRODUCTION
The Communities Standing Committee is responsible for considering the minutes as presented and endorse any proposed action taken or refer back to the Committee items that might need further clarification.
BACKGROUND:
Joint programme with State Government.
COMMENT:
Nil.
CONSIDERATIONS: (Compliance/Risk Management)
Statutory:Joint programme with State Government.
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Policy:Joint programme with State Government.
Financial: (Including whole of life costs where applicable)In accordance with 2015/16 Council and RADF budget.
Social:Capacity building across communities in the region.
Corporate Plan:Strong and Vibrant Communities.
RISK MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT:This risk management analysis pertains to the context of Council supporting the recommendation and implementing same.
Operational:Not applicable
Strategic:Not applicable
Reputation:Not applicable
Project:Not applicable
Political:Not applicable
Environmental:Not applicable
CONSULTATION / ENGAGEMENT:
Via the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) and then endorsed by Central Highlands Regional Council.
WHOLE OF LIFE:
Not applicable.
OPTIONS:
Not applicable
CONCLUSION:
That the minutes of the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) held on 2 June 2016 be endorsed and the RADF projects be approved.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) Minutes
Janice MoriartyManager Community Planning and Engagement Brad Duke General Manager Communities
Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) – Minutes
2 June 2016 – 10:05am
Apologies: Cr Gail Godwin-Smith, Ann Marie Joubert, Lisa Hodge
Present: Cr Gail Nixon, Maureen Burns, Anna- Jane Gordon, Kathy Hawkins, Sharon Gimbert, Leaonie Hinsbey, & Karen Newman (RADF Liaison Officer)[RLO]
Minute Taker: Karen Newman (RLO and ACO)
Item Action Person Responsible Due Date
1. Opening and Welcome Cr Gail Nixon chaired and opened the meeting.
A welcome to new member Anna-Jane Gordon
RLO – RADF Liaison Officer
ACO – Arts & Cultural Officer
2. Apologies Apologies noted are from Cr Gail Godwin-Smith, Ann
Marie Joubert and Lisa Hodge.
3. Review of Action from Previous Meeting Approved minutes of the previous meeting were read
Leaonie asked about the Communication Plan and
suggested CQ News advertising as option, most
committee members considered local newsletters,
social media, email networks, face to face discussions
and CHRC website targeted a greater audience and be
more cost effective.
Requests for an elevated profile within council of
CHACAC, discussion regarding many departments and
too large an organisation to constantly know all the arts,
heritage and cultural projects being undertaken within
other departments.
RLO indicated that she would be making a RADF
presentation to the new council to elevate the profile of
the program.
Leaonie enquired regarding hat workshops for Capella
and Rolleston. RLO indicated that the artist involved
has sold her business and is no longer available to run
these workshops.
4. RADF Evaluation Exercise by committee • Who, What, When, Where, Why activity
5. Correspondence: • Emails as circulated
• New changes to RADF including Outcome reporting
correspondence
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• RLO noted the new Arts Queensland Bid information
which was emailed out to all members
• Out-Of-Round Applications did not go through
• Online Bid will be shown to committee today
• Blackwater Art Competition received funding from
another source
• Drumming Workshops confirmation held off until
new Strategic Initiative Projects explained and
clarification by committee
• Blackwater Film Workshop change of date
RADF Out-Of-Round Applications
will be resubmitted for
additional approval
and phone calls
regarding Out-Of-
Round application
not necessary as
the round did not
go to council
6. Arts and Cultural Officer Project Updates
1. RLO went through CHRC RADF Online Bid for new
2016-17 financial year with CHACAC committee.
Proposed program
The 2016-17 RADF Program delivery:
Community Grants for individuals and community group
projects where a portion of the RADF grant funding to
address community projects regionally
Council Initiated Projects
CHRC Regional Promotional Arts, Cultural and Heritage
Booklet
Regional Committee and Community Training
of Individuals and groups
Elevating the Profile and Impact of our CHRC Arts in August
Program (a Roaming Regional Artist Retreat has been
suggested for inclusion in the Arts in August Program as an
annual event as we have a number of iconic and
picturesque sites)
Animating Spaces to Create Welcoming Places
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Concept designs for Public Art Projects
These will meet with the Arts Queensland KPOs of:
Impact, Quality, Reach and Viability
Local Priorities
Explain how the proposed program delivers on local arts
and cultural priorities
* Artist and Groups development and promotion,
* Cultural Tourism,
* Partnership Programs and Projects
* Economic Development for the Arts, Heritage and Cultural
sectors of the Central Highlands region
We will again be applying for the $40,000 maximum based
on population from Arts Queensland
2. RLO noted the Out-of-Round RADF Applications had
already been discussed as not approved so
endorsement would be necessary during the
meeting for all RADF applications and Strategic
Initiatives to reach the $0 balance of the funding for
the Annual RADF Bid.
3. RLO discussed applications may be less this year
due to too complex an application process and an
unsatisfactory budget area (which we changed as
requested to match Arts Queensland Outcome
report). Mackay seems to be using their old budget
model and we will change our current application
form and offer more assistance to applicants. All
committee members should be able to help
applicants and Committee member names will be
available on the CHRC RADF website as additional
support contacts for the program.
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4. RLO advised that all recommendations have to be
approved by Council so with the financial year
pending all RADF finances need approval today.
5. Resolution:
Moved by Maureen, seconded by Kathy
That the Out-Of-Round applications be approved
and a resolution recorded to support previous and
current Strategic Initiatives
Strategic Initiative Projects
As part of this new model CHRC RADF model of 2014;
Strategic Initiative projects are council recommended and
also the arts and cultural advisory groups recommendations
and will be recorded in the subsequent minutes. These
Strategic Initiative projects will be funded from the RADF
budget by discretionary funding with an overall total project
limit being put forward to council for approval for each
project. Strategic Initiatives will be project managed by the
CHRC Arts and Cultural Officer in partnership with the
proposer of the project and will also include council projects
instigated during the Annual RADF Bid application.
6. Applications and Strategic Initiative projects were
discussed:
The Emerald Patchwork Group requested
$858 approved
Rubi Recycled Art Cardboard mazes for artist
precinct. In Emerald and Blackwater
$3,683 approved
Blackwater Film Workshop $3,000 approved
Queensland Ballet $2,500 approved
Moved Maureen and seconded
Kathy.
Moved Sharon seconded Leaonie
100% for travel and
accommodation not tutor
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Museum Projects – Rainworth Fort Committee
Significant Assessment $7,450 approved
and
Capella Pioneer Village- Significant Assessment
d $7,450 approved
7. Drumming Workshops RLO to again liaised with
Duaringa, Dingo and Bluff and the smaller schools–
The Committee reaffirmed on $5,000 for the
Drumming Workshops Strategic Imitative
d $5,000 approved
8. Similar to Emerald Art Group Resource kits to be
obtained for Blackwater, Gemfields and Rolleston.
Moved Kathy and seconded Sharon.
$2,400.00
9. Any remaining funds to be assigned to Mosaic table
tops for the Arts precinct area.
The Heritage strategy was discussed.
Lunch.
Meeting closed at 12.45 pm.
Priority Actions Complete and submit RADF Bid by 3pm 2nd June.
Send through minutes to council community meeting.
Finalise all strategic initiative applications.
Check with finance and establish a $0 balance for 2015/16
RADF budget. Any remaining funds will be allocated to the
mosaic project approximately $7000 plus.
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