Management Plan Second Quarter Revie...Management Plan Second Quarter Review 2011-2012 HEALTH & WELLBEING 2 | P a g e Health & Wellbeing General Manager’s Office October, November

Adopted 20 February 2012

COWRA SHIRE COUNCIL

Management PlanSecond Quarter Review

Of TheManagement Plan

2011-2012

ContentsHealth & Wellbeing...........................................................2Education Training & Research..........................................4Lifestyle ............................................................................6Governance....................................................................12Business & Industry.........................................................14Transport & Infrastructure..............................................15Natural Resource Management .......................................21

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Health & Wellbeing

General Manager’s Office October, November DecemberLiaise with and support local medical and allied health professionals in their efforts to improve, attract and retain appropriate services and facilities for the Cowra community.

Council has committed to support the Beyond The Ranges project. This project being run under the auspices of Centroc and in close collaboration with the Central West Division of General Practitioners is aimed a various target groups to augment the supply of health practitioners in the region.

The Mayor and General Manager met with the Manager of the Cowra Health Service in November to discuss various matters relating to the hospital.

The Mayor also inspected the hospital with the Member for Burrinjuck and Parliamentary Secretary for Health late in 2011 taking the opportunity to advocate for retention and expansion of services and maintenance of the facility.

Corporate Services October, November DecemberCommunity ProjectsProvide support to the community to deliver programs that meet the needs of Cowra’s young people, including:Coordinating the operations of the Cowra Youth Council.

Youth Council Meetings held on a monthly basis. Regular liaison with Youth Council members. Coordinated regular Youth Council events,

including the Indent Regional Tour and end-of-year celebrations.

Coordinated nomination process and appointment of 2012 Youth Council members.

Coordinating 2012 Youth Week activities. Preliminary planning for 2012 Youth Week commenced.

Partnering with local schools and youth service providers to deliver health & wellbeing programs for young people.

Youth Council representatives attended Cowra Health Council meetings and reached fundraising target of $1000 to support retaining Headspace services in Cowra.

Implement relevant strategies from the 2009/2013 Sport & Recreation Plan, including: Identify and prioritise facility development to meet

the sport and recreation needs of the Cowra community (1.1.2).

Ongoing prioritisation in conjunction with Cowra Services and the Cowra Sport & Recreation Council.

Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support programs and facility development in the Cowra Shire (1.1.3).

Secured commitment of joint funding from Cowra Netball Club to upgrade Col Stinson Park amenities building.

Develop strategic partnerships to support the provision of sport and recreation initiatives within the community (1.2).

Attended the NSW Sport & Recreation Local Government Forum.

Maintain the Cowra Sport and Recreation Council as an advisory body to Council (1.2.1).

Quarterly Meeting conducted in December.

Support and encourage local sport and recreation clubs (2.1).

No specific action this quarter.

Facilitate accessibility to sport and recreation for young people (3.1).

Continued to support establishment of Water Polo activities as part of the Sport & Recreation Participation Grant Project.

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Corporate Services October, November December Investigate recreational opportunities for young

people that fall outside the traditional competitive sporting structure (3.2).

Coordinated Newton’s Nation Road Trip visit to Cowra to promote skate park activities.

Work with local sporting clubs to develop ways of retaining young people in existing sporting competitions (3.3).

No specific action this quarter.

Implement the ‘Safe Seniors’ Project. Second training course for volunteers conducted in November.

Assessment, application and promotional information completed and forwarded to POCA for approval.

Coordinate 2012 Seniors Week activities. Planning for Seniors Week 2012 is progressing well with a broad program of activities currently being organised.

Environmental Services October, November December

Through careful land-use planning and assessment of new development proposals, ensure that environmental impacts are avoided/minimised.

Awaiting advice from the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Primary Industries before placing the draft plan on public exhibition.

The draft Cowra Shire Development Control Plan has been progressed to a point where a first draft has been completed. The draft document will be work-shopped with Council in the near future.

On-going assessment of development proposals in accordance with legislative requirements, council policies and delegations of authority.

Respond to pollution incidents to minimise harm to the environment.

No major pollution incidents were recorded in this quarter.

Respond to companion animal and straying livestock incidents, issues and complaints.

Cowra Ranger Services continues to monitor and respond to incidents and complaints.

Maintain a companion animal re-homing program. Program is still being successfully maintained.

Work closely with the NSW Food Authority and local food-shop businesses to ensure that high standards of food hygiene are maintained.

The annual food-shop inspection program is currently being organized to be undertaken in January –February 2012.

Work closely with the Cowra Access Committee to identify access issues.

Continued administration assistance provided to the committee.

Infrastructure & Operations October, November DecemberRecreation ManagementEstablish and maintain quality open spaces, playgrounds, aquatic centre and sporting, cultural & recreational facilities that provide opportunities for community participation in passive and active recreational and cultural activities that promote mental and physical health and well-being.

On-going maintenance of council open spaces continues on a daily basis to provide residents with quality sports fields and open spaces.

Potable Water ManagementProvide a water supply that at all times meets relevant health regulations.

Continued supply of potable water meeting health regulations.

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Education Training & Research

General Manager’s Office October, November DecemberWork with the key business stakeholders in the community to identify skill deficiencies and assist in providing appropriate learning and skill development opportunities.

Business Retention & Expansion Program (BREP) survey completed and data compiled. Copies given to participating partners NSW Trade & Investment, Cowra Business Chamber, Central West Community College and Cowra Tourism Corporation and feedback sought.

Advocate for the retention and improvement of appropriate educational and training courses through the Cowra TAFE campus.

Mayor and Business Officer attended a TAFE Western Connect function at Cowra TAFE on 1st December which outlined new products and delivery methods by Western Institute of TAFE into the region.

Corporate Services October, November DecemberHuman ResourcesCouncil as a key employer in the community aims to develop and retain a skilled workforce by providing quality education and training opportunities including school placements, traineeships and apprenticeships through:

Identify opportunities to work with local training providers eg. TAFE to provide employee training options.

Local TAFE utilised for Computer and Microsoft Suite training for various staff.

Local providers utilised for First Aid compliance training.

Discussions held with local training providers regarding options for traineeships and existing workers training.

Developing and implementing a Trainee and Apprenticeship Program.

Discussion held with high school regarding Cadetships.

Accountant and Engineering cadetships for 2012 being developed for recruitment in October.

Council requirements for Trainees currently being developed.

Develop a Workforce Management Strategy in line with the new Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.

Research into the strategy requirements and discussions amongst CENTROC HR group.

1st Draft to be completed in third quarter.Community ProjectsImplement relevant strategies from the Cowra Cultural Plan, including: Provide support to individuals pursuing their

cultural talents at a State or National level in accordance with Donations Policy 1.43.10 (5.1.1).

Applications now considered under new Donations Policy. No new applications received.

Nurture artistic and cultural skills development in our schools and TAFE by contributing to awards, events or providing prizes for performance initiatives (5.1.2).

Council contributed to annual school awards.

Support specialised workshops that attract training facilitators to Cowra to teach new cultural and lifelong learning skills to local residents (5.1.3).

No specific activities this quarter.

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Environmental Services October, November DecemberParticipate in regional State of the Environment Reporting to produce a supplementary State of the Environment Report for 2011/12.

Continued participation in regional State of the Environment Reporting.

Participate in regional planning and environmental planning forums to further enhance the Council’s understanding of important issues relating to Cowra Shire and Central NSW.

On-going participation in regional planning and environmental planning forums.

Participate in the Local Government Emissions Trading Scheme (LGETS).

No Local Government Emissions Trading Scheme meetings held in this quarter.

Present information to the public raising awareness about environmental sustainability issues.

The committee is in the final stages of organising the Biodiversity Pays conference to be held 1 March 2012.

Provide information to the local building industry sector to ensure they are informed on building/planning legislative changes and new policy.

Attendance of the Cowra Building Industry Reference Group end of year meeting.

Provide information assistance to local businesses to ensure they comply with Council’s Liquid Trade Waste Policy.

Significant progress made with the issuing of 97 trade waste approvals.

Participate in regional sustainability action plan and work with surrounding councils to achieve sustainability objectives.

On-going participation in RESAP.

Infrastructure & Operations October, November DecemberWaste Management – Education

Continue to educate the community to encourage the ongoing benefits of recycling.

Involvement in Recycled Art competition with tidy Towns.

Participation in Waste Watchers program through local schools.

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Lifestyle

General Manager’s Office October, November DecemberUndertake regular consultation with the local Aboriginal community to strengthen the relationship between Council, the Aboriginal community and the wider community.

Council is close to completing the archaeological study of the peace Precinct in consultation with the aboriginal community and should be finalised in the third quarter.

The Mayor and general Manager met with the new Cowra Local Aboriginal Land Council members in December which was a positive meeting.

Council has made a number of funding submissions in collaboration with the local community eg Repainting bridge pylons and Erambie clean-up.

Corporate Services October, November DecemberCowra Regional Art GalleryDevelop and present a diverse program of high quality exhibitions, public events, and workshop activities.

ExhibitionsThe Gallery commenced the quarter with the regional artists exhibition the Lachlan Valley Biennial Art Awards organised by the Cowra Art Group Inc. from 1-16 October. This popular exhibition was followed by a touring exhibition of works by six indigenous and non indigenous printmakers - Replant: A new generation of Botanical Art from the Nomad Gallery in Darwin, and a local artist’s exhibition curated by the Gallery Director - Rachel Ellis: New Works. Both of these exhibitions were presented from 22 October to 20 November. The final exhibition for 2011 was a touring exhibition from Grafton Regional Gallery - the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) from 17 December 2011 to 29 January 2012. This was a significant exhibition of 46 drawings by artists from across Australia.

The gallery also presented a group exhibition of mosaic works titled Patterns in Nature, organised by the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand, followed by the unique children’s exhibition Operation Art which continues to 10 February 2012.

Public Activities and promotion of the Gallery programThe Gallery presented the following promotional and public activities in association with the above program of exhibitions: Ongoing media promotion of the Gallery

exhibition program in local and regional media including ABC local radio ( with the support of Arts Outwest), weekly what’s on listing in the Cowra Guardian, monthly exhibition listings in a broad range of art and tourism publications, and listings on several art related and community/tourism web sites as well as Council’s quarterly Newsletter.

Paid advertising in leading art magazines and regional publications.

Design, printing and the mail out of invitations, posters and support information as well as the


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Corporate Services October, November Decemberproduction of a six monthly exhibition brochure for distribution locally and regionally.

Publication and mail out of a quarterly newsletter produced by the Friends of the Gallery.

The opening of the exhibitions Replant: A new generation of Botanical Art and Rachel Ellis: New Works. Guest speaker Fiona Sivyer, Manager Nomad Art Gallery, Canberra.

A special closing event for the exhibition Rachel Ellis: New Works with guest speaker Richard Perram, Director, Bathurst Regional Gallery.

The opening of the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) exhibition with guest speaker Brian Langer, Director, Cowra Regional Art Gallery as well as Baroque keyboard music played by Tracey Callinan (from Bathurst) This opening included an entry fee supporting the Friends of the Gallery committee fund raising activities.

Ongoing visitor support by staff and volunteers. 2011 Regional Student Youth Art Exhibition and Awards. A record number of 143 students in years 10, 11

and 12 from high school across the central west entered the 2011 Regional Student Youth Art Exhibition and Awards. This was the eighth year the Cowra Regional Art Gallery has presented this unique regional youth art exhibition.

The Gallery received $1,200 in cash sponsorshipand donations, $100 in vouchers and catering in-kind support.

The 2012 Calleen Art Award and Central West Regional Artists Award The 2012 Calleen Art Award and Central West

Regional Artists Award entry forms were printed in October and a call for entries promotion was undertaken in several high profile art magazines from November 2011 and continuing to the end of February 2012. The awards entry form was also mailed to over 200 previous entrants and finalists, and distributed by mail in bulk amounts to galleries in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

Grant’s2012 Annual Program Grant - Arts NSW The Gallery Director was notified in December by

Arts NSW that the Gallery application for a 2012 Annual Program Grant of $21,390 (ex GST) was successful. This grant will focus primarily on the Gallery’s annual public program and educational activities including: developing opportunities for school groups to visit gallery exhibitions and public talks; special workshop projects, and the development of information kits for high school teachers in the region during 2012. The will also produce a promotional brochure to extend the


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Corporate Services October, November Decembermarketing of the Gallery in tourism outlets in the region and Canberra.

2012 Incoming Touring Exhibition Grant The Gallery Director was notified in December by

MGNSW regarding its application for a 2012 Incoming Touring Exhibition Grant (ITEG) of $5,300 (ex GST) was successful. The funding will allow the Gallery to present a range of educational and public activities in association with the presentation of the touring exhibition Form Fire & Fruition – Geoff Crispin: a regional practice in clayfrom 20 October to 18 November 2012.

The grant funding allows the Gallery to host Geoff Crispin as an artist-in-residence for several days following the opening of his exhibition. During his residency Geoff Crispin will present a public floor talk, speak to different High school groups and conduct a day workshop for local adult ceramicpractitioners. These activities will not only supportthe development of new outreach activities for theGallery but also provide new audience development opportunities to further enhance its profile in the region.

Group visit’sThe Gallery received the following group visit’s: 1x Tourist group from the USA. 2 x Cowra community groups.

Develop educational activities with local schools. During the period October to December the following school related activities took place in association with the Gallery program: Staff presented floor talks to 6 visiting school

groups from the region. Staff sent a range of information kits regarding the

Gallery exhibition program to school teachers in the region.

Presentation of the 2011 Regional Student Art Exhibition and Awards.

School Visits 3 groups from St Raph’s Central school. 1 group from Hennessy High School. 1 group from Wyangala Primary School. 1 group from Holmwood Public School.

Develop and maintain the Gallery website including the introduction of the Calleen Collection online.

On-going - Update During December the Gallery Director continued

to liaise with the Gallery’s designer/website host re up dating current program information and the development of a new website design for the Gallery. This is due for completion at the end of February 2012.

Develop the Calleen Collection and Gallery Collection of artworks and maintain to Museum Standards.

On-going - UpdateIn October/November the Gallery commissioned two purpose built conservation storage boxes for the two Italian POW panels in the Gallery collection. This was


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Corporate Services October, November Decemberfunded by a donation to the Gallery by the Cowra Italy Friendship Association with the support of the Cowra Shire Council’s Futures 30 Fund. The two conservation boxes were completed and delivered to the Gallery in mid December 2011.

Develop a 2 year management plan (2012 - 2014) for the Gallery’s future development and operation.

Draft of 2 year plan (2012 – 2014) due February 2012.

Community ProjectsImplement relevant strategies from the Cowra Sport & Recreation Plan 2009/2013, including:

Facilitate the conduct of sport and recreation courses in Cowra that assist in developing skills within the community (6.1).

Investigating need for “Running Your Club” course.

Provide financial support to Cowra athletes achieving State and National sporting representation to attend Championships, in accordance with Donations Policy 1.43.10 (6.2).

No applications received this quarter.

Implement relevant strategies from the Cowra Cultural Plan, including:

Play an active role in supporting and celebrating Cowra’s annual National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Week activities (1.2.2).

Relationships maintained with Aboriginal Men’s group and Indigenous Interagency.

Continue the cataloguing and archival preservation of the Pardey Collection of negatives (2.1.1).

Cataloguing of the Pardey Collection continued through regular volunteer workshops.

Assess likelihood of funding options for the preservation of the Gordon Andrews Fountain (2.1.2).

Council resolved not to progress this objective during August Council meeting.

Investigate improvements to the Cowra Civic Square.

No action this quarter.

Maintain equitable access to Cowra’s cultural facilities (3.3).

Ongoing. Assistance provided to Youth Council for movie

nights and Indent concert targeting youth and family activities.

Promote and raise awareness of the cultural life of the community through the media and other sources (4.1).

Promotion of cultural activities ongoing.

Identify and nurture opportunities for cultural and community groups to work together to deliver joint projects that showcase Cowra’s cultural identity (4.2).

Museum Committee site tour conducted to Temora and Young centres.

Facilitate the seeking of financial assistance, partnerships and support for cultural activities (4.4).

Assistance provided to several groups.

Coordinate the 2012 Cowra Festival of International Understanding.

2012 Festival Guest Nation is Finland. 2012 Festival Committee monthly meetings held. Support of the Finnish Embassy secured. Planning and preparations progressed for a full

range of Festival activities.Coordinate 2012 Australia Day celebrations for Cowra.

Coordinated Australia Day Awards nominations and judging process.


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Community Projects Coordinated Australia Day School’s Literary

Competition. Ongoing liaison with NSW Australia Day Council

regarding Ambassador Program. Confirmed sponsorship arrangements with

relevant community organisations.Investigate an inaugural Cowra Peace Prize in conjunction with the Australian Chapter of the World Peace Bell Association.

Peace Prize did not proceed – no action from Peace Bell Association.


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Environmental Services October, November DecemberProvide a heritage advisory service to provide opportunities for the preservation of our cultural heritage.

On-going provided.

Provide a ranger service that is proactive in resolving complaints and conflicts.

On-going service provided.

Analyse current status and future needs of dog leash free areas in Cowra Shire.

Proposed new dog leash free area dealt with in adopted Lachlan River Precinct Masterplan.

Infrastructure & Operations October, November DecemberDevelop a Lachlan River Bank Precinct Masterplan. Masterplan adopted by Council in January 2012.

Investigate funding opportunities for implementation of the Lachlan River Bank Precinct Masterplan.

Grants applied for under Bio diversity funding in January 2012.

Continue with Cowra’s new tree planting program in accordance with Council Street Tree Policy subject to funding.

Tree planting in Europa Park.

Review levels of service in areas of park management plan including hierarchy of parks, service levels and methods of service delivery.

Implementation and monitoring of service levels as outlined in report to Council in August. Open spaces have been prioritised and maintained to these standards.

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Governance

General Manager’s Office October, November DecemberDevelop the appropriate plans, policies and procedures to meet the Department of Local Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting framework timetable.

Community consultation for the review of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) commenced in September at the Cowra Show and continued through to mid November. It is intended a workshop be held with Council early in 2012 to report on the findings and develop a draft CSP for public exhibition.

Maintain and develop relationships with other Councils, levels of government, associations and organisations within and beyond the Cowra local government area to ensure Council is kept abreast of current and emerging issues and Council’s views are appropriately represented.

Councillors, the Mayor and General Manager achieve this objective through their representations at various meetings, conferences etc within and beyond the LGA including the following. Constitutional Recognition of Local Government

Expert Panel Consultation Meeting. Community Chest. Bland Shire Council re community chest. BLEG. Strategic Plan - Public Community Consultation

Sessions. Business Chamber. Cowra Tourism Corporation. State Parks. Meeting with Acting DG of NSW Primary

Industries re LEP. Meeting re Wastewater Reuse Study with

landowners and consultants. Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting. Lachlan Catchment Authority. Audit committee. Cowra Lines Taskforce Working Party. State Standing Committee for State Development

Hearings. Kogarah. Federal Member for Hume. Cowra TAFE Representatives. Public Interest Disclosures Act training. Workshop on New WHS Act and laws. Greater Western Area Health & Cowra Hospital

representatives. Lachlan Regional Transport committee Japanese Garden. Cowra Community Development Trust.

Corporate Services October, November DecemberDevelop a system for the ongoing review and assessment of policies, plans and procedures.

Policies, plans and procedures are currently reviewed on the basis of due date for review (ie. Every 1,2 years etc as detailed from previous review. Also reviewed as required and determined by General Manager or relevant Director.

Information TechnologyPrepare the IT Strategic Plan. Multiple changes have been made to Council’s IT

Infrastructure over the last 12 months. These changes have not been incorporated within Council Strategic Plan document due to other commitments and staff shortages.

Consultation with Directors/Managers need to be conducted to determine requirements within their own areas driven by perceived need or by regulatory change. This list can then be prioritised

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Corporate Services October, November Decemberand necessary budget criteria can be put forward for draft budget process.

Upgrade Council’s website to current best practice technologies and provide all stakeholders with a resource they can use including use of the latest Social Media avenues.

Website plan has been drafted with timeline. Website server hosting has been completed and

server is available for application and site installation.

Website planning meetings have been put on hold and further design consultation will be completed with users (staff).

Meetings will recommence week starting 12/12/2011 to determine future directions and website functionality.

New website Project Plan was presented to Manex.

Current work being carried out are:- Photography- Setup Internal & External working parties to

help with feedback on what is expected from Council's website.

Risk Management Review and implement risk management plans, policies and procedures that minimise the incidence of personal injury and ill health to employees and members of the public.

The review of risk and OHS documents is carried out by the OHS committee each two years in alignment with the tenure of the committee. This review will be undertaken by the committee in late 2011. The annual Statecover / Statewide audits are ongoing.

Develop strategies and actions to reduce Council’s exposure to increased Workers Compensation premiums and regularly review cases with Council’s insurers.

Council’s W/C management team continue to address the issue of Workers Compensation. The team is working closely with Statecover Mutual and Council’s executive staff to further reduce the annual premium and the overall instances of W/C. The team meets regularly and reviews ongoing strategies.

Revenue Monitor outstanding rates and charges debts on an overall and individual basis and institute recovery action as required.

Fortnightly meeting are held with key staff to monitor bad debts and recovery methods and monthly report is provided to Council.

Environmental Services October, November DecemberImplement a new comprehensive Local Environmental Plan to apply to the whole of the Cowra Shire.

Awaiting advice from the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Primary Industries.

Prepare a new comprehensive Shire wide Development Control Plan that combines all planning and development controls into one document.

The draft Cowra Shire Development Control Plan has been progressed to a point where a first draft has been completed. The draft document will be work-shopped with Council in the near future.

Progress the Cowra Shire Dwelling-House Audit where resources allow.

The Pine Mount Road and Pine Springs Road Audit have been finalised.

Incorporate the findings of the Cowra Shire Heritage Study and Heritage Inventory into the new draft Local Environmental Plan.

Heritage inventory incorporated in the new draft Local Environmental Plan, which is awaiting advice from the State government before being placed on public exhibition.

Infrastructure & Operations October, November DecemberFurther strengthen Roads & Traffic Authority relationship and maximise funding accordingly.

Ongoing.

Develop Business Plan for Council’s Quarry as a commercial operation.

No action undertaken.

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Business & Industry

General Manager’s Office October, November DecemberWhen requested assist local business in accessing the advice, networks, resources and funding to consolidate and expand their existing operations.

The Cowra Business Officer meets regularly with business managers and acts as a conduit to government services.

Monitor the performance of Cowra Tourism Corporation in delivering tourism services to the local industry.

A new Tourism Manager has now been appointed to work with the new Board. The General Manager will be meeting with the new Manager to discuss the MOU and reporting arrangements between the two entities.

Within available resources market Cowra as a preferred location for potential business and residential opportunities.

An Open Day was held during the long weekend in October as a follow-up to Country Week 2011. Around a dozen families participated either on or around the weekend with tours of Cowra, connection to real estate, education and other representatives. Real estate agents in Cowra reported an encouraging amount of interest from Sydney people who registered during the event in August and those who came up to look around.

In conjunction with key stakeholders, develop an economic development plan for Cowra Shire.

A consultancy brief has been drawn up to tender for the Economic Development Plan. An approach to NSW Trade & Investment for funding (which has been a traditional source of assistance for these plans) was unsuccessful.

Environmental Services October, November DecemberProvide professional advice to persons contemplating new development proposals through Council’s Pre-Development Application Advisory Service.

The formal pre-DA advice service was re-started in this quarter.

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Transport & Infrastructure

General Manager’s Office October, November DecemberContinue to liaise with Federal and State Government and relevant agencies to ensure retention of and access to existing infrastructure and to lobby for improvement to local and regional transportinfrastructure.

Council continues to participate in the Ministerial Working Party established to review the reopening of the Blayney – Demondrille rail line.

Council was unsuccessful in securing RDA funding for the development of the Cowra Airport. A number of letters have been sent to State and Federal politicians urging support for the airport development.

Council has lobbied for upgrading of the Lachlan Valley Way particularly between Cowra and Yass.

Environmental Services October, November DecemberImplement the Cowra Liquid Trade Waste Policy and inspection regime.

Significant progress made with the issuing of 97 trade waste approvals.

Continue the preparation of the CBD Traffic and Pedestrian Movement and Car Parking Study.

The project has been formally passed to the Infrastructure and Operations Department for the final Masterplan and design stage.

Infrastructure & Operations October, November DecemberTechnical Services DepartmentTo develop Asset Management plans for Infrastructure Assets as part of Council’s response to the integrated planning and reporting framework.

Draft policy and strategy prepared – to be finalised.

Develop a brief for the preparation of a Transport Study to investigate northern and southern ring road options around Cowra.

Preliminary review of similar briefs conducted. Preparation of draft started.

Compile a list of surplus land and buildings to consider sale if appropriate.

No further action due to staff shortages.

Tender and construct new water filtration system for Darbys Falls.

Ongoing discussion with NOW – approval pending.

Carry out an operational and future development audit of Cowra’s Water Filtration Plant.

Expressions of interest to be called for prepacked water treatment options.

Implement Water Treatment Plant automation. Expressions of interest to be called for prepacked water treatment options.

Review the operation of Council’s raw water scheme including extent of connections, appropriate uses and relevant pricing.

Draft report being prepared.

Prepare design, costings and implementation plan for the development of Cowra Airport in accordance with adopted Masterplan

Design process in progress. Draft subdivision layout prepared.

Continue with the implementation of Best Practice Guidelines for Water and Sewerage functions including:

Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan. Regional meeting held in December. Waiting on draft.

Contract and project management. Draft being reviewed. Annual Performance Monitoring. Completed. Review standard business practices. No action in last quarter.


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Infrastructure & Operations October, November December Review drought management plan. Draft Received. Groundwater investigation. Quotes received. Information forwarded to

NOW Review Developer Servicing Plans (DSP). No action in last quarter.Sewer Reticulation – Upgrade network according to modelling report.

Final report received July 2011 and has been presented to Council. Recommendations to be included in Asset Management Plan.

In conjunction with Young Shire Council and engineering consultants determine design and cost of appropriate works for Koorawatha Bridge over Crowther Creek on Greenethorpe Road.

Draft report received.

Services DepartmentSubject to funding, complete concept and Masterplan of Cowra cemetery extension.

Concept plan and estimate to be presented to Council in March 2012.

Works DepartmentComplete Stage 3 and 4 of the Emergency Water Supply pipeline from Cowra to Central Tablelands Water.

Commissioning of pump station in February 2012. Services to be transferred to new trunk main H in February 2012.

Commissioning new Cowra Sewerage Treatment Plant.

Commissioning completed. Opening 1 November 2011.

Continuation of the Roads to Recovery Program Ongoing.

Complete the RTA Capital Works Program:-

Forbes Road Widening. Expected to commence in February 2012. Heavy Patching. Completed December 2012. Awaiting further

funding availability. Resealing Program. To be done February 2012.Complete the Annual RTA Block Grant Maintenance Program for Regional Roads.

Ongoing.

Cowra Urban Area Reseals West Cowra done in December 2011. Remainder planned to be done in January 2012.

Carry Over from 2010/2011 Airport Road - Entrance to Airport to Boundary

Road. Completed December 2011.

Boundary Road - Airport Road to Entrance to Young Road.

Completed December 2011.

Argoon Street - Darling Street to Fitzroy Street. Planned for January 2012. Bartlett Avenue - Darling Street to Fitzroy Street. Planned for January 2012. Brougham Street - Taragala Street to Campbell

Street. Planned for January 2012.

Brougham Street shoulders - Taragala Street to Campbell Street

Planned for January 2012.

Calare Street - Hartley Street to end seal. Completed December 2011. Darling Street - Kendal Street to Argoon St West. Planned for January 2012. Echuca Place - Lachlan Street to Cul-de-sac. Planned for January 2012. Flint Street - Comerford Street to Kooralla Walk. Planned for January 2012. Gower Hardy Circuit - Doncaster Drive to Cul-

de-sac. Planned for January 2012.

Guards Place. Planned for January 2012. Hartley St- Boundary Road to Ranken Street. Completed December 2011.


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Infrastructure & Operations October, November December Jindalee Crt - Victor Street to Victor Street. Planned for January 2012. Keswick St - Lachlan Street to Cul-de-sac. Planned for January 2012. Keswick St - Redfern Street to Lachlan Street. Planned for January 2012. Kite St - Logan Street to Bourke Street. Planned for January 2012. Kooralla Walk - Wahroonga Street to Lachlan


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Lachlan St - Myall Street to Comerford Street. Planned for January 2012. Lachlan St - Comerford Street to Dowell Street. Planned for January 2012. Liverpool St - Smith Street to Lachlan Street. Planned for January 2012. Lyall St - William Street to Mees Street. Completed December 2011. Myall St - Redfern Street to Lachlan Street. Planned for January 2012. Old Tip Rd - Binni Creek Road to End of seal. Planned for January 2012. Pitt St - Lachlan Street to Binni Creek Road. Planned for January 2012. Railway Ln - Brisbane Street to Darling Street. Planned for January 2012. Ranken St - Hartley Street to approximately 85m

from Young Road intersection. Completed December 2011.

Scenic Dr, Brisbane St - Bennelong Place to Macassar Street.

Planned for January 2012.

Sheahan Ln - Macassar Street to Waugoola Ln. Planned for January 2012. Somerset St - Lynch Street to Dead End. Planned for January 2012. Stewart St - Mulyan Street to Logan Street. Planned for January 2012. Stewart St - Logan Street to Bourke Street. Planned for January 2012. Taragala St - Vaux Street to South of Bougham. Planned for January 2012. Victor St - Bourke Street to 220m S Pridham St. Planned for January 2012. Wahroonga St - Comerford Street to Dowell


Walker St - Hartley Street to William Street. Completed December 2011.Rural Reseals

Carry Over from 2010/2011

Darby's Falls Mr576 - 0 - 0.44km. On hold – March review. Darby's Falls Mr576 - 0 - 0.73km. On hold – March review. Warraderry Way - 0.74 - 1.15km. On hold – March review. Anderson Lane - 0 - 0.97km. Completed December 2011. Badgery Road - 0 - 1.46km. On hold – March review. Badgery Road - 1.46 - 3.05km. On hold – March review. Barryrennie Road - 6.58 - 7.56km. Completed December 2011. Barryrennie Road - 7.56 - 8.35km. Completed December 2011. Binni Creek Road - 5.98 - 7.13km. Completed December 2011. Binni Creek Road - 7.13 - 8.59km. Completed December 2011. Binni Creek Road - 9.68 - 10.88km. On hold – March review. Binni Creek Road - 10.88 - 11.87km. Completed December 2011. Binni Creek Road - 11.87 - 13.15km. Completed December 2011. Binni Creek Road - 13.15 - 14.16km. On hold – March review. George Russell Drive - 0 - 1.07km. Completed December 2011. George Russell Drive - 1.07 - 1.9km. Completed December 2011. George Russell Drive - 1.9 - 3.37km. Completed December 2011. George Russell Drive - 3.37 - 4.41km. Completed December 2011. George Russell Drive - 4.41 - 5.2km. Completed December 2011. George Russell Drive - 5.2 - 5.98km. Completed December 2011. George Russell Drive - 5.98 - 6.82km. Completed December 2011. George Russell Drive - 6.85 - 8.17km. Completed December 2011.


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Infrastructure & Operations October, November December

2011/2012

Merriganowry Rd - Rileys Rd to Entrance to 698 Merriganowry Rd.

Reseals planned for January 2012.

Merriganowry Rd - Entrance to 698 Merriganowry Rd to Smith Rd.


Merriganowry Rd - Jumbuck Ln to 450m South of Windowrie Rd.


Merriganowry Rd - 450m Sth of Windowrie Rd to Flood gates Eastern Side of Bridge over Lachlan River.


Merriganowry Rd - Bangaroo Rd to Rileys Rd. Reseals planned for January 2012. North Logan Rd - Glen Logan Rd, Cowra to

Entrance to Homestead 145 LHS. Reseals planned for January 2012.

North Logan Rd - Entrance to Homestead 145LHS to Entrance to Sheds @ 268 LHS.


Reg Hailstone Way - Scrubby Rush Rd to 2nd Corner: 11.75-12.79km.


Reg Hailstone Way - 2nd Corner to Bullfrog Rd: 12.79-13.98km.


Reg Hailstone Way - Bullfrog Rd to Roslyn Rd: 13.98-15.25km


Reg Hailstone Way - Roslyn Rd to 950m Nth of Roslyn Rd: 15.25-16.19km.


Reg Hailstone Way - Elliotts Lookout Rd to 1700m South of Elliotts Lookout Rd: 22.7-24.4km


Reg Hailstone Way - 1700m South of Elliotts Lookout Rd to Blue Mantle Rd: 24.4-26.02km.


Reg Hailstone Way - Blue Mantle Rd to 930m South of Blue Mantle Rd: 20.02-26.95km.


Reg Hailstone Way - 930m South of Blue Mantle Rd to 1860m South of Blue Mantle Rd: 26.95-27.89km


Village Reseal

Carry Over from 2010/2011

Bernie Heilman Drive Noonbinna Village. Completed December 2011. Binda Street - shoulders Gooloogong Village. Completed December 2011. Gooloogong Health Centre Gooloogong Village. Completed December 2011. Gooloogong Rest Area Gooloogong Village. Completed December 2011. Illunie Street Wattamondara Village. Completed December 2011. Loftus Street, Woodstock between Noyeau Street

to Belmore Street. Completed December 2011.

Logan Street, Billimari between Railway intersection to Merriganowry Road.


2011/2012

Loftus Street - Noyeau Street to Belmore Street –Woodstock.

Done – listed above.

Logan Street - Railway intersection to Merriganowry Rd Billimari.

Done – listed above.

Gravel Roads Re-sheeting:-

Glen Logan Rd- North Logan Rd ~ Hardings Ln. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory. Gallymont Rd Mandurama Rd ~ End. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory. Ridgelands Rd Nargong Rd ~ End. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory. Rocky Pinnacle Rd Clements Rd ~ End. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory.


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Infrastructure & Operations October, November December South St (Woodstock) Reg Hailstone Way ~ West

St, Woodstock. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter.

West St (Woodstock) Blazley Lane ~ Robinson St. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter. Stuart St. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter. Bang Bang Road. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory. Barryreenie Road. Completed. Fragars Road. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter. Glen Logan Hardings Road. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter. Goodwins Lookout Road. Completed October 2011. Grantville Road. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory. Leura Road. Completed. Mt. McDonald Road. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter. Oaky Creek Road. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter. Warrendale Road. Completed. Windowrie Road. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory. Warrawong Rd. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory. Settlement Bridge Rd. Completed. Phillips Crossing Rd. Not required – gravel depth satisfactory.

Tea Tree Rd. Most re-sheeting planned for fourth quarter.Roads to Recovery Program

Carried forward projects

Morongla Rd culvert widening- $60,000 estimated cost

To be completed February 2012.

Morongla Rd culvert replacement – $115,000 estimated cost

To be done February 2012.

Morongla Rd Construction (1-2km) – $140,000 estimated cost

Roadworks completed January 2012 to be sealed March 2012.

Greenethorpe Rd causeway - $30,000 estimated cost

Delayed by creek flows.

Brisbane St rehabilitation - $135,000 estimated cost

Completed.

Fitzroy St rehabilitation - $65,000 estimated cost Completed. Walli Rd culvert - $100,000 estimated cost Box culverts to be delivered February 2012, to be

done March 2012. Pinehill Rd widening - $60,000 estimated cost Planned for fourth quarter.2011/2012 Program

Morongla Rd construction(2-3km) - $140,000 estimated cost

Awaiting gravel supply.

Vaux/Macquarie Sts roundabout - $200,000 estimated cost

Design to be completed. To be done in Third Quarter.

Railway Lane drainage - $160,000 estimated cost Design and planning to be completed. To be done in fourth quarter.

Reids Flat Rd construction(0-1km) – $140,000 estimated cost

Awaiting grave supply.

2012/2013 Proposed Program

Koorawatha/Grenfell Bridge – cost depends on chosen option

Draft consultants report received.

Funds permitting, extra projects are : Macquarie Street rehabilitation - Vaux St to

Kendal St Action program still to be confirmed.

Grenfell Rd widening with kerb & gutter - about 650m

Action program still to be confirmed.


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Infrastructure & Operations October, November December

Road Asset Management Plan Review - Sect 10 List

Action program still to be confirmed.

George Russell Drive widening - about 14km Action program still to be confirmed. Binni Creek Rd rehabilitation - about 2 km Action program still to be confirmed.Capital Works Contribution:-

Clements Road Construction. REF to be done, planned for fourth quarter.

Kentucky Road Construction. Completed January 2012.

Cowra Depot OperationsPurchase new and replacement plant and equipment in accordance with the Plant Replacement Schedule with the flexibility to meet best work practice requirements.

Report to Council in December 2011. Approval given and delivery at the end of January 2012 to purchase Komatsu Grader.

Continue the design and cost assessment in relation to the redevelopment of Cowra Council’s Works Depot including determination on how to fund any redevelopment.

Safety issues addressed. Full options pursued. Workshop extension pursued at Depot Working

Party.

Management Plan Second Quarter Review 2011-2012NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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Natural Resource Management

General Manager’s Office October, November DecemberEnsure Natural Resource Management principles are integrated into Council’s strategies, policies and plans as appropriate.

Council’s NRM Committee continues to operate effectively providing valuable advice to Council.

Council works closely with the Lachlan CMA in undertaking projects to sustain the natural environment. The LCMA will also be a key stakeholder in reviewing the Community Strategic Plan and establishing the 4 year Delivery Plan.

Council has adopted the Regional Sustainability Action Plan which will be integrated into Council’s future plans.

Environmental Services October, November DecemberCo-ordinate Council’s involvement in the implementation of the Regional Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.

On-going participation in RESAP.

Participate in the Lachlan Catchment Management Authority Local Government Reference Group.

On-going participation in the LCMA Local Government Reference Group.

Co-ordinate Council’s Natural Resource Management Delivery Plan with the Lachlan Catchment Management Authority.

No meetings held in this quarter.

Work closely with the Natural Resource Management Advisory Committee to identify and progress Natural Resource Management issues/projects.

On-going participation at meetings.

Work closely with Aboriginal groups to progress cultural heritage matters.

No direct consultation undertaken in this quarter.

Infrastructure & Operations October, November DecemberContinue to manage annual weeds program in accordance with the NSW Government’s weeds funding and associated legislation.

Weed control continuing. Works report to February information meeting.

Work closely with the Cowra Gooloogong Floodplain Risk Management Working Party to identify overland and riverine flooding issues.

Meeting held December. Additional survey work completed to be given to SKM to finalise report.

Documents

Management Plan Second Quarter Revie...Management Plan Second Quarter Review 2011-2012 HEALTH & WELLBEING 2 | P a g e Health & Wellbeing General Manager’s Office October, November