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2017
MONTO
North Burnett Regional Council
05 July 2017
Standing Committee Meetings – Technical Services
North Burnett Regional Council Technical Services Agenda– 05/07/2017
NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL TECHNICAL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA – MONTO – 05 JULY 2017
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825442 Agenda Item 1 Attendees Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping Agenda Item 3 Apologies
Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Agenda Item 5 Deputations/Petitions Agenda Item 6 Infrastructure Reports 6.1 Technical Services 003-015 6.2 Engineering Report 016-022 6.3 Review of General Policy 262 – Gates and Grids on Roads 023-031 6.4 B-Double Application – Browns Citrus TPT – Journey ID 63ML-6 Version 3 032-034 6.5 B-Double Application – Craig Meyer Family Trust – Journey ID H7AB-3 Version 1 035-037 Agenda Item 7 Environmental Report 7.1 Environmental Report 038-050 Agenda Item 8 Confidential Report Agenda Item 9 General Business Agenda Item 10 Closure of Meeting
INFRA 01 TECHNICAL SERVICES INTERNAL REPORTS
16/05/2017 to 15/06/2017
Responsible Officer: Trevor Harvey – Manager Technical Services Reports prepared by: Trevor Harvey –Manager Technical Services Cameron Brauer – Senior Technical Officer Assets Beau Milne –Technical Officer Facilities Maintenance
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
To inform Council of major activities undertaken by the Technical Services
Department in the reporting period.
2 CORPORATE PLAN
In accordance with the NBRC Corporate Plan 2017 – 2022 the following Themes are
addressed in the report attachments
2.1 Telecommunications for our Community
2.3 Housing
5.2 Asset Management
5.3 Urban Water supply and sewerage treatment
3 POLICY IMPLICATIONS
All relevant NBRC Policies are adhered to where applicable.
4 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
All relevant Standards and Codes are applied where required.
5 RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk management is an integral part in the planning and delivery of Technical
Services by the Engineering Department.
6 CONSULTATION
Internal consultation occurs formally fortnightly at Engineering Management
meetings and informally through briefing sessions with Councillors and staff.
Engineering staff engage with Government agencies, other agencies and with the
wider community on an ‘as needs’ basis.
7 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
Parts A – D for Councillor information.
PART A - WATER AND WASTE WATER
Water Operations:
Monthly Statistics Consumption levels for all schemes were close to seasonal averages. Total yearly consumption by scheme was greater than average. No schemes are on abnormal restrictions during the reporting period or during the past year.
Water Consumption Litres/Connection/Day
Biggenden Eidsvold
Gayndah Monto
Mount Perry Mulgildie
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Mundubbera
Water Maintenance: General In response to Council Resolution 090-03-2017 regarding water trading, Council has surrendered 200ML of High Priority Water in the Three Moon Scheme. Council has also advertised the lease of medium priority water from Eidsvold, Mundubbera and Biggenden and high priority water from Gayndah. At the close of the expression of interest period there were two responses. Negotiations with these parties have commenced. Two Council officers attended a water / waste water reporting seminar in Brisbane. The aim is to stream line the statutory reporting process council has to complete annually. Biggenden New equipment to repair the failure of the variable speed drive switching (reported last month) has been ordered with delivery expected this financial year. Three service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Eidsvold There was one notifiable incident during the month relating to chlorine dosing. The issue was immediately rectified and all necessary reporting completed. One service connection break was repaired during the reporting period. Gayndah Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Fifteen service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Mingo Crossing Two exploratory bores were drilled in an attempt to find a water source adjacent the treatment plant. One bore hole approximately 140m from the plant was cased. This will be equipped next financial year.
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Monto Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Two main breaks and eight service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Mount Perry Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mulgildie
Mulgildie Artesian Bore Production Mulgildie Artesian Bore Level &
Pressure Bore production characteristics were steady during the reporting period. The residual bore pressure during pumping varied between zero and slightly positive. The standing bore pressure remains steady at approximately 80% of the base line data measured in 2011 and almost equal to the 2014/15 plateaued pressure. Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mundubbera Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Three service connection breaks were repaired during the reporting period. Paradise Dam Work was of routine nature during the reporting period
Waste Water Maintenance General Main cleaning and CCTV survey has commenced to prioritise the relining program for the 2017/18 financial year. Biggenden Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Eidsvold Work was of routine nature during the reporting period.
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Gayndah Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mingo Crossing Caravan Park Due to the high loading on the treatment plant the supply contractor was engaged to completely empty the system, re-seed the unit and recommission it. Maintenance is also required at the land application area. A quotation request has been issued for the work required to lodge a treatment plant licence (ERA63) amendment. Monto Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mount Perry Council Scheme Work was of routine nature during the reporting period. Mundubbera Work was of routine nature during the reporting period.
Part B Asset Management Report
Assetic
Plant recognition and disposals have been updated to reflect financial transactions. Road and Infrastructure Assets are being progressed as information becomes
available and capital projects are closed.
GIS
Updates have been completed within the water and sewer asset modules to include
asset labels as well as general maintenance as a result of recent upgrades to
Intramaps.
Two Way Repeaters/Communication – Digital Radio Rollout
Disaster Communication Enhancement Initiative – Digital Radio Rollout
Installation of radios is ongoing – 80 Radios are installed to date
Councillor vehicle radios are scheduled to be installed on 5th July and 12th
July in Monto as requested
TV Towers
Satellite Television and Radio Australia (STRA) have been on site and completed
maintenance at Bukali, Cania View and Eidsvold TV Towers. Whilst on site, loan
units were installed at Bukali to restore service to channel 7 and channel 9.
Installation of the antenna systems and relocation of services at Eidsvold is also now
complete which has significantly improved reliability of services within the Eidsvold
community. It is still noted that there is interference on site as the PSBA services
have not yet been relocated/removed. This will be resolved in due course.
Rural Addressing
We currently have one request from DNRM in relation to verification of a property
address at Coalstoun Lakes. Information is required to realign the locality boundary
between Coalstoun Lakes and Ginoondan. Other general issuing of rural numbers
has also been completed.
RMPC
Claim to date is $1,633,546.26
End of financial year total cost is estimated to be $1,983,327 as per variation
submitted to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Original RMPC
contract value was $1,769,344
The 2017/2018 contract offer documents have been completed and returned
to DTMR as required.
DBYD
15 DBYD responses have been completed since the last reporting period.
Plant Procurement
Deliveries
1 x Kubota 72” Zero Turn Mower
2 x Kubota 42” Zero Turn Mowers
1 x Robinsons Fabrication Box Trailer
Disposals
Future disposals are planned for 26th July
1 x Toyota Hilux 4x2 Utility
2 x Ford Ranger 4x4 Utility
1 x Holden Colorado 4x4 Utility
1 x Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon
1 x Bitumen Spray Unit
1 x Kubota Tractor
1 x Superior Slasher
1 x Toro Mower
1 x Kubota Mower
1 x Husqvarna Mower
2 x Cox Ride on Mower
General Information
A 15 year plant replacement program has been completed and is
undergoing review by the works department and has been provided to
the finance department for budget consideration
All accounts for Australian Communication & Media Authority (ACMA)
have been merged into one client account which standardises renewal
dates for 43 individual apparatus each previously requiring a separate
payment transaction.
PART C - FACILITIES REPORT Maintenance
As of 26 June, 2017, there are 83 open tasks to be actioned.
Approximately 103 tasks have been received this month.
During the month approximately 88 task requests were completed. Capital Projects Council Facilities – Lock standardisation
The 2016/17 programmed work on the electronic lock installations has been completed.
Monto Memorial Park – Disabled toilet
Project complete
Mundubbera Administration Office – Front counter alteration
Project complete
Housing upgrades – 5 year plan
Project 90% complete. Residual work will be completed this FY
Amenities Upgrades
Project complete
Swimming Pool Upgrades
Installation of separate circulation and filtration system for Monto toddler pool has been completed
Construction of new storage shed completed at Monto
Construction of new acid dosing facility completed at Monto
Replacement of external carpet completed at Monto and Gayndah
New external carpeting New Storage Shed
Social Housing Unit upgrades
Project complete Sports Field Lighting
Onsite installation planned for September Mount Perry Depot Diesel Tank
Tank and fuel management system ordered, installation planned before EOFY Eidsvold Planter Boxes
Planter box delivered. Mundubbera Hall Fans
Project incorporated in Working for Qld Air Conditioning project. Mundubbera Hall Audio
New audio equipment purchased
WORKING FOR QUEENSLAND PROJECTS: Biggenden Swimming Pool Children’s Area
Order placed and material procurement commenced Biggenden Business Signs
Chamber of Commerce has been paid for the signs. Biggenden Gazebo Beautification
Chamber of Commerce has been paid for the modifications. Beiers Park Shade Sail
Project complete Beiers Park Toilet Block Painting.
Project complete Coalstoun Lakes Touch Screen
Touch screen installation complete
Signage outstanding
Eidsvold Pool Disability Change-room Up-grade
Councillor consultation completed
Design has been completed and approved.
Work planned for commencement next financial year Eidsvold old SES Shed Upgrade
Order placed and detailed shed design commenced Claude Wharton Weir & Jaycees Park structure Upgrades
Public and Councillor consultation complete
Work planned for commencement next financial year Zonhoven Park Structure up-grades and Flagpoles
Public and Councillor consultation complete
Work planned for commencement next financial year Lions Park Acoustic Fencing and Master Plan progress
Councillor consultation commenced
Work planned for commencement next financial year
Mulgildie Street Furniture
Project complete
Ban Ban Springs Signage
Artwork approval received from Wakka Wakka representative.
Sign ordered
Final confirmation from DTMR regarding AWE requirements outstanding Mundubbera Hall Air Conditioning
Order placed for design, supply and installation of air conditioning.
Ergon approval received for upgraded supply to Hall
Request for Quotation for switchboard supply and installation issued
Structural assessment of hall portal frames completed. No strengthening work required to support ducting
Archer Park Change shed painting
Project complete
Part D - Capital Budget Report
Capital Projects
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Water Infrastructure 2,740,000 2,599,495
Biggenden Clarifier Replacement Stage 1 50,000 49,695 100%
Biggenden Water Tower Piping & Valve
Replacement65,000 62,309 100%
Eidsvold WTP replacement (yr 2 of 2) 2,100,000 1,970,900 98%
Eidsvold Rising Main Replacement Design 15,000 15,000 100%
Gayndah Reservoir Roof Replacement 150,000 154,470 100%
Regional Mains Replacement 300,000 296,072 100%
Regional Valve & Hydrant Replacements 60,000 51,049 100%
Sewerage Infrastructure 764,415 727,988
Biggenden STP Coarse Rock Filter replacement 25,000 25,747 100%
Gayndah STP Upgrade (yr 2 of 2) 508,415 469,000 100%
Monto Sewerage Screen 35,000 41,405 100%
Regional Sewer main relining program 196,000 191,836 100%
Mundubbera No5 SPS Repair 22,000 19,875 100%
Buildings & Other Structures 1,810,896 1,966,585
Biggenden Hall install shower 37,000 38,400 100%
Biggenden Office Internal Painting 20,000 19,670 100%
Biggenden Social Housing reseal shower bases 25,000 25,123 100%
Biggenden Washdown Bay Engineering 50,000 12,087 100%
Christmas Decorations 29,000 25,427 100%
Council Housing major repair items 60,000 39,608 100%
Eidsvold Admin back-up generator 13,000 12,787 100%
Gayndah Aerodrome Beacon Lights Replacement 30,000 31,884 100%
Gayndah Hall install large fans - 0 0%
Gayndah netball court earthworks 104,000 106,735 100%
Federal small Grant Items 2015-16 20,000 18,290 100%
Monto Admin back-up generator 19,800 20,291 100%
Monto main street tree planter boxes 10,000 9,288 100%
Monto Memorial Park instal new toilet 55,000 56,163 100%
Monto Sportsground building floor covering
replacement35,000 45,557 100%
Mount Perry Depot Diesel Tank Replacement 70,000 59,835 95%
Mundubbera Administration Counter Renewal 32,200 53,074 100%
Mundubbera Hall audio upgrade 55,000 45,388 90%
Mundubbera Hall Install large fans - 0 0%
Mundubbera Hall install new lights 22,300 11,228 100%
Regional Amenities Upgrade 90,000 52,579 100%
Regional Lock Standardisation (yr 2 of 3) 90,000 90,000 50%
Regional Playground equipment upgrades 60,000 79,043 100%
Signage Paradise Dam & Mingo Crossing - 0 0%
Sports Ground Lighting 596,596 828,261 35%
Swimming Pool upgrades 240,000 239,622 100%
TV Retransmission Upgrade 47,000 46,245 100%
McConnels Lookout 51,250 51,759 100%
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8 OFFICER’S COMMENTS / CONCLUSION
Nil
9 RECOMMENDATIONS
That the report be received.
Working for Qld Fund 605,000 584,326
Biggenden Pool Childrens area 100,000 112,561 30%
Biggenden Business centre signs 10,000 11,010 20%
Beiers Park Shade Sail 25,000 23,610 100%
Beiers Park Toliet painting 10,000 8,991 100%
Coalstoun Lakes Touch Screen 10,000 6,852 95%
Eidsvold Pool changeroom privacy partition 2,500 0 5%
Eidsvold SES Shed 130,000 203,347 15%
Claude Wharton & Jaycee Park upgrades 20,000 0 2%
Zonhoven Park Upgrade 20,000 0 2%
Lions Park Master Plan 30,000 0 2%
Mulgildie Street Furniture 7,000 7,704 100%
Ban Ban Springs Signage 20,000 24,848 50%
Mundubbera Hall air conditioning 210,000 176,823 20%
Arher Park Shed painting 10,500 8,580 100%
Plant 1,200,000 1,585,540
Cars, Utes, Yellow Plant and appliances 1,381,000 1,417,425 100%
Sale of Plant 381,000- -411,277 100%
Digital radio vehicle communications system
including towers (Yr 2 of 3)200,000 579,392 100%
Report Period: 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
INFRA 02 ENGINEERING INTERNAL SECTION REPORTS
20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
Responsible Officer: Simon O’Brien - Engineering & Environmental Services Report prepared by: Lucy Connolly - Administration Officer
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
To inform Council of activities undertaken by the Engineering Department in the reporting period.
2 CORPORATE PLAN
Theme 1: Our Productive Region Providing the region with lobbying support, regional policy, regional infrastructure and planning and a strong regional identity that shapes a robust, diverse economy into the future. 1.2 Safe, well maintained and effective local road networks 1.4 Events 1.8 Improving transport routes for product and produce Theme 3: Our United Region Ensuring the North Burnett will be a region where everyone is made to feel part of the community. A community where everyone will love to work, live and visit. 3.2 A region for all abilities 3.5 One team 3.8 Attractive streetscapes and surrounding areas Theme 4: Our Vibrant and Naturally Beautiful Region Developing a sense of place where the region’s culture, aesthetics, environment, infrastructure, recreation and entertainment improve the liveability of the community. 4.1 Beautiful parks and gardens 4.3 Town streetscapes
3 POLICY IMPLICATIONS All relevant Policies are adhered to where applicable.
4 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS All relevant Standards and Codes are applied where required.
5 RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk management is an integral part in the planning and delivery of infrastructure services by the Engineering Department.
6 CONSULTATION Internal consultation occurs formally fortnightly at Engineering Management meetings and informally through briefing sessions with Councillors and staff. Engineering staff engage with Government agencies, other agencies and with the wider community on an ‘as needs’ basis.
Report Period: 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
7 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER For information only.
8 OFFICER’S COMMENTS / CONCLUSION Nil 9 RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Engineering Section Internal Reports 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017 as presented be received.
Report Period: 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
WORKS SUPERVISOR – MONTHLY REPORT – PERIOD ENDING 19-06-17
ROADS
Completed or Commenced
Maintenance
Pile Gully Road Boondooma Road Jondarby Road Brian Pastures Road Ban Ban Road Dimmocks Road Hinds Road Staibs Road Petersens Road
Ezzy Road Hawkwood Road Glenrae Dip Road Mundowran Road Blackhorse Creek Road Gayndah-Mundubbera Road Mundubbera town streets Stanmore Road
Gravel Formation Myola Road Coonambula Road School Bus Road
Myles Road Rockmelon Lane Foleys Gully Road
Flood Resilience
Coonambula Road Boondooma Road Sehls Road Beeron Road
Hochmuth Road Gordons Road Binjour Branch Creek Road Foleys Gully
TIDs
Glenrae Dip Road – 2 coat bitumen seal finalised works completed. Hawkwood Road – All sections have has a 2 coat bitumen seal, guide posts installed and lone marked. Works completed. Sandersons Lane – 2 coat bitumen seal guide posts and line marked. Mount Debateable Road – 2nd coat bitumen seal, line marked Flood Gully Cannindah Road – Works completed. Monto SS SafeST – completed concrete works, commence installing new signage.
Other Gordon Street Gayndah Lions Park Wallace Street, Mount Perry
Mick Lutvey St cul-de-sac Church Hill, Stanmore Road Luthje Road Kerb, Channel & Footpath program
FUTURE WORKS: Planning for a month in advance:
Maintenance
Aberdeens Road Kimber Lane Warra Creek Road Dalgangal Road Beeron Road
Bradleys Road Glencoe Road Monal Road Cheltenham Road
Gravel Formation Misfortune Road
Flood Resilience Hays Road Powers Road
Bitumen Rehab Byrnestown – Wetheron Rd
TIDs Bania Road, widen and seal
Report Period: 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
BRIDGES AND DRAINAGE
Completed or Commenced
Floodways Pile Gully
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT & MAIN ROADS WORKS
(Including RMPC, Private Works, RPC etc)
Completed or Commenced
RMPC
Guide post spraying Roadside Slashing Pothole patching Rest Area Servicing Bitumen Rehab Hot sealing pavement failures Maintenance grading of unsealed roads
Other Removal of grids – Gayndah Mount Perry Road
FUTURE WORKS: Planning for a month in advance:
RMPC Bitumen Rehab- Gayndah Mount Perry Rd
PRIVATE WORKS
Completed or Commenced
#1 Gravel supply #2 Gravel supply #3 Driveway repair Gayndah #4 Supply bulk cement
Report Period: 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
TOWN CREW
Completed or Commenced
Biggenden
Request to mow Gooroolba Rec Reserve 4 x requests to repair/replace/deliver wheelie bins Request to trim tree near Library Request to mow Sunshine Street, Deglibo. Special request to complete extra maintenance at the Caravan stop over in Edward St from Chamber of Commerce. Request to mow Council property at George St. Pick up 20 bins from Gayndah
Eidsvold
9 x requests to repair/replace/deliver wheelie bins Request to mow area near creek and tennis club. Mow council property at 61 Golden Spur Street Private works request to mow and maintain the Ambulance Station. Trim tree in front of 76 Moreton St. Trim footpath trees along Mt Rose Street. Pick up 20 bins from Gayndah Depot. Remove old damaged BBQ near golf course. Remediate trenches and repair irrigation in Apex Park.
Gayndah
2 x requests to repair/replace/deliver wheelie bins Request to fully maintain showgrounds for event. Clean up surrounds fronting Gayndah Heritage Railway. Remove overhanging tree from Council property at 3 Station Street. Empty rubbish bins at Claude Wharton weir. Clean up waste transfer station
Monto
Top up a number of graves at the cemetery. 2 x requests to repair/replace/deliver wheelie bins. Staff cover at the Monto Waste Management Facility. Mowing at Monto Waste Management Facility. Private works request to mow railway yards.
Mt Perry Trimming of trees along Main Street. 1 x request to repair/replace wheelie bin Top up graves at cemetery.
Mundubbera
Mow council properties in Elizabeth Street. Mow verge outside Fire station. Mow Halfpenny Park for event. 4 x requests to repair/replace/deliver wheelie bins Mow area behind 42 Burnett Street. Mow old railway land from Highway to Bauer Street. Remove roadkill near Strathdee Street. Trim trees at corner of Leichhardt and Strathdee Streets. Replace holder at cemetery. Put up marquees at cemetery. Remove rubbish/debris along river near Bowls Club. Trim trees on western side of Archer Park. Completed laying of grass seed and fertilizer at Archer Park in readiness for the In Trust rugby league game in July. Repair grave due to fox damage at the cemetery.. Remove debris/mud on walkway near river walk.
Report Period: 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
Empty bins at Monogorilby. Repair/replace two sprinklers at Archer Park. Installation of new experimental garden at the Black Stump. Pick up 20 new bins from Gayndah Depot.
Community Event Assistance
Deliver pick up wheelie bins for event at Biggenden showgrounds. Prepare Gayndah sportsgrounds for Netball carnival Pick up and deliver tables, chairs and wheelie bins to Gayndah Heritage railway event. Deliver and pick up wheelie bins for Gayndah races. Deliver 20 wheelie bins to Monto Airport. Extra maintenance at Mt Perry Race Club for up coming event. Request to ensure amenities are cleaned and open for special event. Provide quotation to Polo Club to provide extra maintenance for upcoming Polocrosse event. Set up marquee at RM Williams Centre plus table and chairs then remove on Monday. Set up marquee and chair at Museum and remove.
Task Summary for PE 19 June 2017 Tasks Received Current Tasks Completed Tasks Tasks Issued
195 44 248 27
General Enquiries 16%
Community Organisation
1%
Workplace Health & Saftey
7%
NHVR Permits 12%
Department of Transport & Main
Roads 5%
Gayndah 7% Mundubbera
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Eidsvold 6%
Biggenden 12%
Monto 8%
Mount Perry 4%
Parks & Gardens 13%
Tasks - 20 May to 19 June 2017
Report Period: 20/05/2017 to 19/06/2017
INFRA 03 REVIEW OF COUNCIL GENERAL POLICY 262 – GATES AND GRIDS ON ROADS
Responsible Officer: Brendan Pearce – General Manager Engineering and Environmental Services
Report prepared by: Brendan Pearce – General Manager Engineering and Environmental Services
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to endorse a reviewed version of Council’s General Policy 262 Gates and Grids on Roads as presented.
2 INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND A Gates & Grids Policy was adopted by the Technical Services Standing Committee of Council in July 2014. This policy is due for review.
Further amendments have been made to the policy and the associated grid application form to include a requirement for community consultation before an application comes to Council for consideration and assessment.
These amendments are highlighted in yellow in the attached documents.
3 COMMUNITY / CORPORATE / OPERATIONAL PLAN
Any decision on this matter relates to Outcome 1.2 - Safe, well maintained and effective local road networks; and Outcome 5.2 - Asset management, of the Corporate Plan 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS
North Burnett Regional Council Policy 262 - Gates and Grids on Local Roads.
5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
If any new grids are approved under this policy, the cost of these and all associated signage will be borne by the applicant. The ongoing maintenance liability of the grids will also be the responsibility of the applicant.
7 RISK MANAGEMENT
Council’s Policy 262 requires consideration be given to sight distance, signage, grid width and construction standards. Provided all elements of the Policy are adhered to, the installation of a new grid or grids will pose minimal additional risk to Council.
8 CONSULTATION
Consultation regarding this review has been undertaken internally with technical staff. No external consultation has been undertaken with any other persons regarding this review. 9 OFFICER’S COMMENTS / CONCLUSION
The original policy adopted by Council in July 2014 had been extensively consulted on within Council and opportunities were provided to industry at that time for their input.
This review has included requirements for the assessment process to include community consultation prior to Council consideration and assessment of any application for new grid installations.
10 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 – General Policy 262 – Gates and Grids on Local Roads Attachment 2 – Application form associated with Policy 262.
11 RECOMMENDATION That Council endorses the reviewed General Policy 262 – Gates and Grids on Local Roads policy for inclusion in the Council General Policy register.
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General Policy
Policy Title: Gates and Grids on Local Roads
Policy No: 262 Directorate: Engineering and Environmental Services Responsible Officer: Brendan Pearce Adopted Date: Technical Standing Committee – 08/07/2014 Review Date: 08/07/2016
VERSION MEETING APPROVED MEETING DATE HISTORY
1 Technical Services Meeting 08/07/2014 New Policy
2 Technical Services Meeting TBA added public consultation clauses
Authorities: Local Government Act 2009 Local Law No: 2 Section 14 Control of Animals 2011 Local Law No: 4 Subordinate Table 2(Gates and Grids) 2011 Queensland Transport – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices Part 2 Queensland Transport – Roads Planning and Design Manual
INTRODUCTION: North Burnett Regional Council is responsible for management, maintenance and operation of all local roads in the North Burnett Region. Council has the capacity to take all necessary steps for the construction, maintenance and improvement of roads and to regulate the use of the roads. As such, Council must ensure that all existing and future grid structures do not prejudice the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. OBJECTIVES: 1. Provide a policy to landholders about the construction and maintenance of grids
on public roads; 2. Provide the basis for Council to assess the condition of existing grids; and
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3. Establish guidelines and timeframes for landholders to comply with the requirements of the policy.
PRINCIPLES: 1. Council recognises its legal obligation to maintain all roads under its control to a
standard that allows for the safe and unimpeded movement of all traffic. 2. A grid solely provides the benefits to the adjoining landholder. 3. All grids must be constructed and maintained to the Council approved standard. 4. All new grids are to be submitted to Council on the “Grid Application” form to
allow assessment of safety. 5. Council will consult with all adjoining landowners and the wider community
where appropriate, prior to determining whether or not to permit any new grid installation(s).
6. Council must consider any submissions made by the public following public notification, before granting a permit for a new grid installation.
7. A grid application fee as set out in the “NBRC Fees and Charges” is to be charged to cover the costs of processing the application and inspection of the site.
8. An annual grid licence fee as set out in the “NBRC Fees and Charges” is to be included with the rates notices to recover costs of annual inspections and associated activities.
9. Width of the grid is to be determined by Road Classification and to be confirmed by onsite inspections.
10. The installation of grid signage to the required standard, as detailed in this policy, (Attachment A) is at the owner’s cost.
11. Council will remove a grid at no cost to the owner, provided that the request is received from the grid owner within 60 days of them being advised of the condition rating. All costs associated with an application for the removal of a grid received after that time will be the responsibility of the grid owner.
12. Council staff will remove or repair any grid that is found to be defective, if ownership of the grid can not be established. The preferred option is removal.
New Grid Installations: All new grids are to comply with the Grid Construction Standard. New grids installed on category 3 & 4 sealed roads are to be double grids irrespective of existing seal width. New grids installed on Category 5 sealed roads are to be single grids unless the existing grid is greater than 3.6m, then a double grid is required.
Existing Grid Upgrades: Existing grids are to have the components upgraded to the current standard at the time the component is deemed needing replacement as per the condition assessment. Responsibilities:
Requirement Responsibility
A) Public gates and associated fencing are to be maintained in a Landholder
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safe and serviceable condition.
B) Grids are to be maintained in a safe and serviceable condition
Landholder
C) On Unsealed Roads the approaches to the grid, are to be maintained free of defects to Council’s standards for a distance of 5m from the grid edge.
Landholder
D) On Sealed Roads the approaches to the grid, are to be maintained free of defects to Council’s standards
Council
E) Grids are to be inspected at least once every year and records in relation to the inspection are to be kept for a period of three (3) years from the date of inspection.
Council/District Supervisor or delegate
F) A register of all gates and grids is to be maintained. Council/Technical Officer -Assets
G) Grids installed after the date of operation of this policy must comply with requirements of the standard grid design as detailed in this policy.
Landholder
H) All grids, regardless of installation date, must have signage complying with the Queensland Transport - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part 2
Landholder
Application Fee: Refer to Fees and Charges Assessing Considerations: Community consultation must be undertaken in accordance with Principles 5 and 6 outlined above. The sites of all new grids are to be assessed on site by the District Supervisor before approval is given for the installation. Onsite considerations: 1. Distance to a curve – Horizontal alignment 2. Distance to a crest – Vertical alignment 3. Road Category 4. Road Surface 5. Sight distance must not be less than:
a. 170m in a 100km zone b. 115m in a 80km zone as per Chapter 9 of MR Planning and Design Manual.
These will determine if: a. A Single grid is approved at the site. b. A Double grid is required at the site. c. A grid is not approved at the site.
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Implementation: 1. An inspection of each grid is to be undertaken on at least a two year frequency
by Council staff. 2. Each grid is to be given a condition rating in accordance with Table 1. 3. All condition assessments are to be forwarded to Technical Officer –Assets. 4. Any defect reports will be sent to the Grid owner for action. 5. If any grid maintenance issues arise as a result of routine road inspections,
Council will contact the grid owner and issue a report as per Tables 1 & 2. 6. If works of an emergent nature are identified, Council will endeavour to contact
the adjoining property, but reserves the right to affect such repairs as deemed necessary for public safety with all costs incurred being met by the grid owner.
7. Council will undertake repairs to grids if requested by the grid owner under a private works arrangement.
8. Council will establish ownership of defective grids by sending a letter to all adjacent landowners indicating that Council may remove the grid if an owner is not found.
9. Council may consider financial assistance in terms of a deferred payment program upon receipt of a written request.
Table 1: Grid Condition Rating Criteria
Element Assessment Criteria Score
Signage Some missing 4
All present 1
Rail Replace 5
Poor 4
Average 3
Good 2
New 1
Bearer Replace 5
Poor 4
Average 3
Good 2
New 1
Abutment Replace 5
Poor 4
Average 3
Good 2
New 1
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Table 2: Grid Removal/Replacement/Repair Action of each Component
Condition Rating Remedial Action Due Date
5 Replace or remove component in accordance with Attachment A
1 month from date of letter
4 Replace or remove component in accordance with Attachment A
3 months from date of letter
3 Monitor component No action required
2 No action required No action required
1 No action required No action required
Construction Standards: Single Grid Constructed to Australian Standard AS5100 Bridge Design
Minimum width across road 4m
Minimum Length down road 1.8m Example of a commercially available and abutment is the Aprilla grid – Model S13HOE Double Grid Constructed to Australian Standard AS5100 Bridge Design
Double span Minimum width across road 7m
Minimum length down road 1.8m Example of a commercially available and abutment is the Aprilla grid – Model S22HOE
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The Grid Condition Assessment Form: The Grid Condition Assessment Form is ideally to be completed on a PDA but can be completed in paper format.
Grid Condition Assessment Form
Road Name: Chainage:
Element Assessment Criteria Score Tick Condition
Signage Some missing 4
All present 1
Rail Replace 5
Poor 4
Average 3
Good 2
New 1
Bearer Replace 5
Poor 4
Average 3
Good 2
New 1
Abutment Replace 5
Poor 4
Average 3
Good 2
New 1
Notes
Inspected by:______________________________ Date:______________ Processed by:_____________________________ Date:______________ Action:_________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
Information Privacy Act 2009 – Collection North Burnett Regional Council is collecting the information on this form for the purposes of
assessing the application. Council may give some or all of this information to relevant State Government entities. Your personal details will
not be disclosed to any other third party without your consent unless required to do so by law.
Installation of a New Grid on a Council Road Upgrade of Existing Grid on a Council Road This application form works in conjunction with General Policy 262 – Gates & Grids on Local Roads
Applicant Details
Applicant’s Name:
Postal Address:
Suburb: State: Postcode:
Contact Number/s:
Email Address:
Signature: Date:
Grid Location and Specifications Plans of the Structure detailing sizes and method of construction are to be submitted with the application Map showing location of Structure and signage is to be submitted with the application
Road Name:
GPS Coordinates:
Property Lot and Plan: Suburb:
Name of Manufacturer:
Construction Materials:
Owners Consent
Owner’s Name:
Postal Address:
Suburb: State: Postcode:
Contact Number/s:
Email Address: I/We being the owners of the property described in this application hereby consent to this application
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Office Use Only
Application Fee: Receipt Number:
Authorised Officer: Inspection Date:
Recommendation:
Engineering Certification Required: Yes / No
Community Consultation Completed: Yes / No
Application Complies with Council Policy: Yes / No
Notes:
Signature: Date:
Engineering - B Double Report - Browns Citrus - 108298
INFRA 04 B DOUBLE REPORT – BROWNS CITRUS TPT –
JOURNEY ID 63ML-6 VERSION 3
Responsible Officer: Mr Brendan Pearce – General Manager Engineering & Environmental Services
Report prepared by: Mr Warren Paulger – Consultant Engineer Lucy Connolly – Administration Officer
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT This report recommends a response from Council to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in relation to a B-Double permit application, seeking to utilise 25m B-Double vehicles used for cartage of dry and refrigerated produce and perishable products. Some roads also have accesses off Transport and Main Roads infrastructure. This report considers the Council road infrastructure only. 2 INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND This report, in response to application NHVR Number 108298 received by Council on 13 June 2017. The application is to consider the suitability of the roads for 25m B-Double combinations that carrying refrigerated produce. A review of the available records covering previous records indicates that previous applications for use of this route have been refused. This route assessment was undertaken in April 2016 and as no upgrades to bridge and bridge approaches have occurred the following report is an adaption of the report submitted to Council in April 2016. Issues with the intersections and routes impact on Transport and Main Roads infrastructure that is not ‘as-of-right’ for 25m B-Double vehicles. DTMR are responsible for the assessment of these routes and intersections onto Council roads.
3 CORPORATE PLAN Theme 1: Our Productive Region Providing the region with lobbying support, regional policy, regional infrastructure and planning and a strong regional identity that shapes a robust, diverse economy into the future.
1.2 Safe, well maintained and effective local road networks 1.8 Improving transport routes for product and produce
4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS None identified at this time. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS While not a statutory requirement, this additional B-Double Route assessment has been evaluated and reported by an experienced local government engineer holding registration under the Professional Engineers Act, Qld. The assessment was undertaken with reference to and generally in line with the NHVR Interim PBS Road
Engineering - B Double Report - Browns Citrus - 108298
Classification Guidelines, Austroads Guidelines for Assessing Heavy Vehicle Access to Local Roads, and also have due regard to the DTMR guideline. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS In general terms, the expansion of B-Double route access across the North Burnett Regional Council has a financial implication on Council’s operational budget, given the warrant to maintain these roads to a higher level of safety and maintenance than would otherwise warrant. Any required upgrading would place a demand on Council’s capital and/or operational budget. The full cost impact would need further review and would likely be a budget type consideration rather than minor maintenance. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT The focus of any 23/25m B-Double route assessment is based on safety for all road users and in making recommendations to Council, risk to all road users is the prime consideration. This can be evidenced by insufficient sight distances, long steep grade (stopping capacity), structures, cross falls, radii etc. A secondary consideration is the impact on the existing pavements. The vertical loadings per axle / axle group are no greater than other semi-trailers but the impact of the drive axles pulling the additional load can be detrimental to the pavements. This is particularly a concern where the vehicle is pulling up inclines especially out of gullies or floodways where the vehicle tyres can carry water onto unsealed pavements. With general ‘as-of-right’ traffic, the driver accepts responsibility for ensuring the road is suitable for usage. Council undertakes development and maintenance of the roads having due regard for their corporate plan and budget considerations. At no time does Council provide any assurance as to the condition of the road for any component of this traffic. However, in these permit applications, Council is receiving an assessment report and then endorsing or not endorsing the route as being acceptable / unacceptable for the 25m B-Double vehicles. With any acceptance, there would be a moral and likely legal expectation or responsibility that Council maintain the route suitable for these vehicles. 8 CONSULTATION There has been no consultation with the applicant or the community in relation to this particular application. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will be advised of Council’s position on the application who will then consider all responses and make a determination regarding the application. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Receive the report and consider the recommendation for adoption.
Engineering - B Double Report - Browns Citrus - 108298
10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS / CONCLUSION Meson Street, Gayndah Mundubbera Rd, Humphery Binjour Rd, Boomerang Rd. The Burnett River crossing consists of very steep grades into and out of the river crossing – exceeding even the ‘’absolute maximum grades”. The bridge structure is 3.75m wide between kerbs – also below the minimum standard. The minimum bridge width for even the one-lane operation is important having regard for the approach grades and alignments and the length of the structure. Upgrade costs would be compliance standard would be considerable and subject to detailed design. Boomerang Rd intersection with Humphery Binjour Rd and the construction of Boomerang Rd itself is considered adequate for 25m B-Double usage. 11 RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator be advised that Council does not endorse approval of the permit application of Browns Citrus TPT for 25 metre B-Double vehicles used for general transport on the following routes for the nominated reasons:
i. Steep grades into and out of Burnett River Crossing on Humphery Binjour
Rd ii. Narrow bridge structure across Burnett River
Engineering - Heavy Vehicle Report - Craig Meyer Family Trust - 106776
INFRA 05 HEAVY VEHICLE REPORT – CRAIG MEYER FAMILY
TRUST – JOURNEY ID H7AB-3 VERSION 1
Responsible Officer: Mr Brendan Pearce – General Manager Engineering &
Environmental Services Report prepared by: Lucy Connolly – Administration Officer
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report recommends a response from Council to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in relation to a Class 3 permit application, seeking to utilise 19m Prime Mover and Semi Trailer used for the cartage of 46 tonne shipping containers for export. Some roads also have accesses off Transport and Main Roads Infrastructure. This report considers the Council road infrastructure only. 2 INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND This report, in response to application NHVR Number 106776 received by Council on 30 May 2017. The application is to consider the suitability of Coonambula Road and Leichhardt Street, Mundubbera for 19m Prime Mover and Semi Trailer combination used for the cartage of 46 tonne shipping containers for export. A review of the available records covering previous records indicates that previous applications for use of this route have been approved for 25m B Double use. Issues with the intersections and routes impact on Transport and Main Roads infrastructure that is not ‘as-of-right’ for 25m B-Double vehicles. DTMR are responsible for the assessment of these routes and intersections onto Council roads.
3 CORPORATE PLAN Theme 1: Our Productive Region Providing the region with lobbying support, regional policy, regional infrastructure and planning and a strong regional identity that shapes a robust, diverse economy into the future.
1.2 Safe, well maintained and effective local road networks 1.8 Improving transport routes for product and produce
4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS None identified at this time. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS While not a statutory requirement, this route assessment has been previously evaluated and reported by an experienced local government engineer holding registration under the Professional Engineers Act, Qld. The assessment was undertaken with reference to and generally in line with the NHVR Interim PBS Road Classification Guidelines, Austroads Guidelines for Assessing Heavy Vehicle Access to Local Roads, and also have due regard to the DTMR guideline.
Engineering - Heavy Vehicle Report - Craig Meyer Family Trust - 106776
6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS In general terms, the expansion of Heavy Vehicle route access across the North Burnett Regional Council has a financial implication on Council’s operational budget, given the warrant to maintain these roads to a higher level of safety and maintenance than would otherwise warrant. Any required upgrading would place a demand on Council’s capital and/or operational budget. The full cost impact would need further review and would likely be a budget type consideration rather than minor maintenance. This application is for a Heavy Vehicle that will be loaded at 46 tonnes, 10% over the normal legal loading. This will cause accelerated damage to Council’s road pavements. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT The focus of any Heavy Vehicle route assessment is based on safety for all road users and in making recommendations to Council, risk to all road users is the prime consideration. This can be evidenced by insufficient sight distances, long steep grade (stopping capacity), structures, cross falls, radii etc. A secondary consideration is the impact on the existing pavements. The vertical loadings per axle / axle group are no greater than other semi-trailers but the impact of the drive axles pulling the additional load can be detrimental to the pavements. This is particularly a concern where the vehicle is pulling up inclines especially out of gullies or floodways where the vehicle tyres can carry water onto unsealed pavements. With general ‘as-of-right’ traffic, the driver accepts responsibility for ensuring the road is suitable for usage. Council undertakes development and maintenance of the roads having due regard for their corporate plan and budget considerations. At no time does Council provide any assurance as to the condition of the road for any component of this traffic. However, in these permit applications, Council is receiving an assessment report and then endorsing or not endorsing the route as being acceptable / unacceptable for heavy vehicles. With any acceptance, there would be a moral and likely legal expectation or responsibility that Council maintain the route suitable for these vehicles. 8 CONSULTATION There has been no consultation with the applicant or the community in relation to this particular application. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will be advised of Council’s position on the application who will then consider all responses and make a determination regarding the application. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Receive the report and consider the recommendation for adoption.
Engineering - Heavy Vehicle Report - Craig Meyer Family Trust - 106776
10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS / CONCLUSION Coonambula Road, Leichhardt Street. This route is previously approved for use by 25m B Double transport. Whilst approving this application will promote economic development for the region, due regard must be given to Council’s budget for the upgrade and maintenance of this heavy vehicle route to remain suitable for over laden heavy vehicles. 11 RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator be advised that Council does endorse approval of the permit application of Craig Meyer Family Trust for 19m Prime Mover and Semi Trailer combination used for the cartage of 46 tonne shipping containers for export on Coonambula Road and Leichhardt Street, Mundubbera.
ENVIR 01 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORTS 07.2017
Responsible Officer: Brendan Pearce – General Manager Engineering & Environmental Services Report prepared by: Katrina Cekanauskas – Administrative Assistant
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information in relation to reported activities carried out particularly in the areas of Environmental Health, Trade Waste, Vermin and Vector Control, Waste Management/Collection and Natural Resource Management. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The attached reports detail statistical information for the months of May and June 2017 in the areas of Food Business, Vector Management, Waste Management Services, Wandering Livestock and Pest and Weed Management.
3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Theme 4 Our Vibrant and Naturally Beautiful Region with particular relevance to sections 4.6 Natural Resource Protection, and Theme 5 Our Efficient and Effective Council with particular relevance to sections 5.5 Waste Management, 5.10 Environmental health and 5.14 Biosecurity management. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Not applicable. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Environmental Protection Act 1994, Food Act 2006, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011,Public Health Act 2005, Biosecurity Act 2014 and Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002.
6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Not applicable. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Not applicable. 8 CONSULTATION Reports have been prepared in conjunction with relevant staff.
9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
For Councillors information only. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION For Council’s consideration. 11 ATTACHMENTS For the months of May and June 2017.
Environmental Health Monthly Summary Report
Natural Resources Management Report
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Environmental Health Monthly Summary Report
1.1 Food Business Inspections Compliant
May Compliant
- YTD
Number of routine inspections (including annual reviews) 58
Re-inspection 6 12
Number of complaint inspections 1 9
Request for Search 0
1.2 Application Assessments May YTD
New Application – Mobile Food Business 1
New Application – Temporary Food Business 8
New Application Fixed 1 11
Amendment 1 5
Food Safety Programs 3
Food Tasks Number of Tasks - May
Number of Tasks - YTD
General Enquiries 1 55
2018 Food Business Licence Renewal Applications and Fees were due for lodgement by close of business Friday 23 June 2017. There are still 36 applications and payments outstanding.
2.0 Public / Community Events - Food Notifications
Month Number of notifications
YTD
May 2017 12 114
3.0 Local Government Weekly Notifiable Disease Report for North Burnett.
2017 May
Gayndah Biggenden Eidsvold Monto Mundubbera
Mount Perry
Campylobacter Enteritis 0 1 0 0 0 0
Ross River Virus 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salmonella Specified 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salmonellosis Unspecified 0 1 0 0 0 0
Cryptosporidiosis 0 0 0 0 1 0
Barmah Forest Virus 0 0 0 0 0 0
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4.0 Vector Management
WBBROC Dengue Mosquito Sub Group.
CSIRO and Verily project using sterile males for population suppression
Introducing Wolbachia bacteria to male Aedes aegypti prior to release to breed with native female Aedes aegypti – eggs laid by the female will not hatch
Reduce the ability of insects to become infected with viruses, including the dengue virus. If mosquitoes cannot become infected with dengue, they cannot transmit the virus between people.
Wolbachia will reduce the ability of insects to become infected with viruses, including the dengue virus. If mosquitoes cannot become infected with dengue, they cannot transmit the virus between people.
Wolbachia is a naturally occurring bacterium that is already found in the environment in up to 60 per cent of all insect species, including many mosquitoes that bite people.
Cannot be passed from mosquitoes to people.
Since first starting field deployments in Cairns, Northern Australia in 2011, we have seen no problems with Wolbachia establishing in wild mosquito populations. This is despite often prolonged hot conditions.
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Council has recently placed an order with PacificBiologics for mosquito chemical and equipment for next season. Council is planning to trial the new BioGents BG-Lure Attractant in the mosquito traps. About the BioGents BG-Lure Attractant: The BG-Lure can be used with the BG Sentinel trap. It consists of a patented combination of three non-toxic substances that imitate a part of the main components of the human skin that mosquitoes are attracted to. This mixture is a result of 16 years of academic research into the host-finding behaviour of mosquitoes at the Zoological Department of the University of Regensburg, Germany. Each BG-Lure guarantees an optimally timed release of the scent into the surrounding area for up to 5 months.
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5.0 Waste Management Services for May 2017 (4 weeks)
5.1 Kerbside Collection Monthly Units Units - FYTD
Domestic 12055 152184
Additional Services 35 272
Infirmed 112 1481
Commercial and School 4260 53641
Litter Service 774 9360
Not for profit 496 6301
Events 81 345
Total Services 17813 223584
Illegal Dumping Number of Tasks for the month
Number of Tasks YTD
5
6.0 Waste Education Activities
Council designed two education images, recently there has been an increase in overfull garbage bins and rubbish being put at the side on the bin during collection day. Factsheets will be designed with these images.
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7.0 Environmental Compliance – May 2017
Environment Number of Tasks for the month
Number of Tasks - YTD
Dust 7
Odour 2 19
Noise 1 10
Suspected Contamination Task 0 4
Water Testing Number of Tasks for the month
Number of Tasks - YTD
Residential 0 3
Commercial 0 1
Vermin/Mosquito Complaints Number of Tasks for the month
Number of Tasks - YTD
Vermin 0 6
Mosquito 0 2
Landfill Inspections Undertaken Number for the month
Number - YTD
Routine 3 21
Compliance audit inspections 0 7
Hazard Inspection Undertaken by Health Staff
0 3
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Natural Resource Management Report
27th June 2017
Contents
Property Inspection “Biosecurity Program”........................................................................................ 1
Bio-control Facility - Monto……………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
Bio-control - Parthenium……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Biosecurity Act 2014 ........................................................................................................................... 2
Wild Dog/Dingo Management……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Other Feral Animals Management and Invasive Pest Management……………………………………………….3
Flying Fox Management and Monitoring……………………………………………………………………………………….3
Koala Management and Monitoring ................................................................................................... 3
Humphrey Binjour Vegetation Offset Project…………………………………………………………………………………4
Department of Transport and Main Roads…………………………………………………………………………………….6
Other Projects and Grant Funding………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Customer Service Requests for June………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Property Inspection “Biosecurity Program” and Weed Management A new property inspection “Biosecurity Program” that operates under the Biosecurity Act 2014 was adopted by Council on the 15/2/17. The latest media alerts as to Land Protection Officers intention to enter and inspect properties are out now on Council’s website and Facebook pages and in The Central and North Burnett Times. NBRC’s LPOs continue to engage and work with the community to manage invasive weed pests. This engagement and participation includes both customer service requests and property inspections. Treatment for invasive weed species that have germinated following widespread rain from Ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie is ongoing but with many plants going to seed and dying off with the cooler weather, now is not the ideal time to spray. Mother of Millions plants however, are beginning to flower and some focus is shifting to them. LPOs have been involved in a number of service requests in relation to reported outbreaks of invasive weeds including inspections and spraying. These requests along with Biosecurity program property inspections carried out over June have resulted in:
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Bio-control Facility – Monto NBRC has been working in conjunction with the Burnett Catchment Care Association, Monto
Landcare and Monto State High School to resurrect the Bio-control facility on the school grounds.
With an aim to breed insects that feed on Cats Claw Creeper and Parthenium, major modifications
were needed to both the structure, irrigation type and insect housing to ensure it’s success.
The new shade structures over the 3 igloos are close to completion with some minor works such as
pulley adjustment to follow. These should prevent excessive heat build-up in summer leading to
death of insects and plants. This structure is also able to be brought down in winter when not
needed. Construction of the new insect tents and benches will begin shortly, along with irrigation
and come Spring, plants will be germinated, collected and bred up to allow for the subsequent
release of the insects into the facility.
Bio-control – Parthenium The planned release of captive-bred Bio-control agents from the Monto High School facility should
complement and add to the arsenal already existing in the field. LPO Glenn Proctor has been
working with a team from the Dept. of Agriculture and Fisheries as part of their Invasive plant and
animal research to release and monitor Bio-control agents for Parthenium.
He reports the following – “We have released Smicronyx weevils, Carmenta moths, Listronotus
weevils as well as summer and winter rusts. Smicronyx weevils have been the most successful with
high numbers breeding/ present and spreading approximately 20kms on there own accord.
Summer rust is also establishing well at one site on the last inspection. The Epiblema moth/stem
borer is already present in the Biggenden area and has been for at least 10 years.”
It is hoped that establishing Bio-control agents in the field will contribute to the overall management
of Parthenium, especially in areas where other control measures such as chemicals are limited due
to access.
Biosecurity Act 2014 Recently Queensland Health has amended the licencing requirements/process for 1080 which will come into effect on July 1st 2017. Private individuals/landowners may now apply and obtain a permit to possess and utilise 1080. This development has caused some concern within Local Governments. It was decided that Council will continue to conduct a baiting program for as long as possible under the assumption that while the baits are free it will encourage some landholders to participate who otherwise may not. A gradual education program will come into play and when the supply runs out, it is hoped that those who need to bait will be able to continue under the new guidelines.
Biosecurity Property Inspection Program and Management
(Includes Invasive Pest Detections, requests for control and reported outbreaks actioned)
Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD
Parthenium 3 1 1 1 35 2
Giant Rats Tail 3 1 1 2
Rubbervine 1
Mother of Millions 1 1 2
Honey Locust
Cats Claw Creeper 1
Lantana
Chinee Apple
Galvanised Burr
Pest
Mt PerryMonto Eidsvold Mundubbera Gayndah Biggenden
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Before the next large-scale baiting effort we will create an updated list of requirements that landholders need to abide by and at point of supply, must be signed by the user to signify agreements. This should cover NBRC in case of misuse. Wild Dog / Dingo Management Below is a table of Wild Dog / Dingo Management statistics for NBRC in June:
Other Feral Animals Management and Invasive Pests Management Feral Pigs Council has now introduced both a Feral Pig Policy and trial Feral Pig Bounty of $5 per snout and tail. Council has received numerous enquiries about how to claim the Bounty, including from persons residing within regions such as Brisbane, Bundaberg and Others. Some Feral Pig snouts and tails are being presented to Council by people claiming the Bounty (refer to above table under “Snout/Tail Bounty”). There hasn’t been a huge response to date (see Table below). Equipment Hire The ongoing intention in the future is to improve community awareness and utilisation of NRM Equipment that can help the community in managing their invasive species issues. Given that Council is hiring equipment to the community, Council will need to ensure that in future the equipment is of an appropriate condition/standard (i.e. covering public liability and community acceptance). Some of the equipment is aging and becoming less reliable, which may warrant some replacement. Eidsvold’s spray unit is currently out of use and there has been some major shuffling to fill demand. Below is a table of Feral Pig Management and equipment hire (other than Wild Dog / Dingo Foothold traps – addressed above) statistics for NBRC:
Flying-fox Management and Monitoring No activities have been conducted on Flying-fox Management and Monitoring during the time period.
Koala Management and Monitoring On Friday 23rd June, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital released a Koala back into Gayndah (had
been hit by a car in town). Although there is an acknowledgement that Koala’s and their
Wild Dog / Dingo Management
Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD
Coordinated Baiting
Program (kg)
Private Baiting (kg)
Doggone Baits Sold
(each) 72 48 144 12
Scalp Bounty (each) 24 17
Foothold Traps (each)
Eidsvold Mundubbera Gayndah Biggenden Mt Perry
Activity
Monto
Other Invasive Pests Management
Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD
Pig Snouts 25 60 0 20 23 20 0 30 0 0
Pig Traps (each)
Eidsvold Mundubbera Gayndah Biggenden Mt Perry
Activity
Monto
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habitat exist in the area, there is a need to collate evidence of sightings, further surveys and
improve mapping in the North Burnett.
An interest group is forming between those keen to do something with mapping along the
Burnett River Rail trail, the Burnett College and Wildlife Rescue Carers etc. A meeting
between stakeholders will hopefully take place in early August.
Humphrey Binjour Vegetation Offset Project The Humphrey Binjour Vegetation Offset Project is ongoing and currently in its third year of implementation out of a total of five years. It relates to a vegetation offset site containing vulnerable and near threatened species that was created as part of approvals for the Humphrey Binjour Road Landslip Remediation Works. A visit to the site in early June showed the site looking good following the rain from ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie. The transplants and propagated plants are in good health with Bertya pedicellata in flower. A contractor (Andrew Ahern), continues to maintain the site and there will be some investigations made over the coming months into the possibility of propagation if cost-effective. This site looks excellent at the moment and is a credit to Andrew for his work in keeping the plants alive during the hot, dry times before ex Cyclone Debbie.
Figure 1: Bertya pedicellata – in flower
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Figure 2: Bertya pedicellata - transplant
Figure3: Popaderris clivicola – cultivated plant from cutting
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Department of Transport and Mains Roads The 2016/17 Element 5 – Weed Management Contract is now finalised and being executed and the next submission is being prepared for 2017/2018. NBRC LPO’s have been conducting grass spraying around guide posts along State roads across the region during June. This grass spraying around guide posts is a separate but important aspect of the road maintenance contract between TMR and NBRC. Other projects and grant funding No current applications for grant funding are being sought.
Customer Service Requests for June
Customer Service Requests
Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD
1 2 2 1
1 1 1
3 2 1
1 1 5 1 2
2 5 2
1
1 7 3
Type of Request
Approval to Burn
Stock Route Grazing/Travel Permits
Other
Wandering Livestock reports
Declared Pest Reports
a. Council responsible locations
b. Community guidance/assistance
c. Baiting Enquiries
d. Equipment Hire
Mt PerryMonto Eidsvold Mundubbera Gayndah Biggenden
