Tech. Services Jun 93 [WPF]
H10600
C I T Y O F W A N N E R O O
Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE will be held in Committee Room 1 on MONDAY, 14 JUNE 1993, commencing at 5.30 pm.
R F COFFEY
Town Clerk Joondalup
11 June 1993 Western Australia
A G E N D A
ATTENDANCES AND APOLOGIES
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 17 MAY 1993
PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
PROPOSED TOILET BLOCK: ALDERSEA PARK - ex G11036
"that Council defers consideration of the proposal to site a toilet block and car park on Aldersea Park pending the outcome of the public meeting."
A report will be submitted following the Public Meeting.
GRADE SEPARATED INTERCHANGES - WANNEROO ROAD - ex G11207
"defers consideration of the need for a grade separated interchange at the Whitfords Avenue and Wanneroo Road intersection pending further discussions with the Main Roads Department and the Department of Planning and Urban Development on this matter."
Advice is awaited from Main Roads Department. A report will be submitted in due course.
LIMESTONE QUARRY: LOTS 1 AND 2 FLYNN DRIVE - ex G11214
"defers for no more than six months, the application by Readymix for a development approval and Extractive Industry Licence for a limestone quarry on Lots 1 and 2 Flynn Drive, Neerabup."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10618
DRAINAGE SUMP - LOT 7 KINGSWAY - ex H10222
"consideration of the location of a drainage sump in Kingsway, west of Evandale Road junction be deferred."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL TENDERS - ex H10501A
"Tender No 073-92/93 - Supply and Laying of Concrete Kerbing be deferred for one month."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10602
PUBLIC ACCESS TO FIREWOOD - COUNCIL LAND - ex H10508A
"a further report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the policy adopted by the Department of Conservation and Land Management and Mindarie Regional Council for the accessing and removal of firewood by the public from the Department's land and Council's Tamala Park facility."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
RESURFACING OF YANCHEP SPORTS CLUB TENNIS COURTS - ex H10520
"consideration of resurfacing of Yanchep Sports Club Tennis Courts be deferred pending a report being submitted by the City Recreation and Cultural Services Manager to Technical Services Committee on:
1 the current financial standing of the Yanchep Sports Club;
2 the lease arrangement which exists between Council and Yanchep Sports Club as compared to lease agreements with other Tennis Clubs within the City of Wanneroo."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
PRICE FLUCTUATION - SALE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS - ex H10522
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the container deposit legislation policy imposed by the South Australia Government to encourage recycling and reduce litter."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10620
GRAFFITI TASK FORCE - ex H10534A
"defers establishment of a Task Force of Councillors, officers and community representatives to establish Terms of Reference and investigate options for graffiti control for a period of six months pending the outcome of the State Government's Task Force on Graffiti control;
an updated report of Council's policy in respect of graffiti vandalism be submitted to the November meeting of Technical Services Committee."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
CITY'S BUILDING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS' VIEWS ON THE PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY MURAL ARTS PROGRAMME ON ITS BUS SHELTERS AND UNDERPASSES - ex H10535A
"submits a report comparing issues relating to using Contractors and a dedicated workforce to the September Technical Services Committee."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
SORRENTO SURF CLUB ACCESS RAMP - ex H10541
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the cost and feasibility of redesigning the concrete ramp from the Sorrento Surf Club to the beach."
This matter is currently being evaluated with Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club.
STREET LIGHTING OF ROAD JUNCTIONS ON PINJAR ROAD TO NEAVES ROAD, MARIGINIUP - ex H10543
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the cost and feasibility of installing street lighting at the road junctions on Pinjar Road to Neaves Road, Mariginiup, Yanchep Beach Road, Burns Beach Road and Wanneroo Road."
Part of the initial administrative process requires an estimate of capital and tariff costs from SECWA. A request for this information has been arranged. A report will be submitted to Council after the receipt of ratepayer/resident input and the associated costs.
STREET LIGHTING POLICY ON SPECIAL RURAL SUBDIVISIONS - ex H10544
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on Council's policy relating to the installation of street lighting in special rural subdivisions."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10607
BADGERUP TIP MULCHING PLANT - ex H10548
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the cost and feasibility of introducing a voucher system for the exchanging of garden waste for mulch in the City of Wanneroo."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10621
MATTERS REFERRED FROM OTHER COMMITTEES OR COUNCIL
PETITION TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF CREANEY DRIVE OPPOSITE CREANEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - ex H90304
"the petition from residents of Creaney Drive, requesting Council consideration of placing "No Parking" signs on the verge and roadway on the northern side of Creaney Drive, opposite Creaney Primary School be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
This petition and other matters relating to school access and verge parking are currently being addressed. A report will be presented on completion of this investigation.
PETITION REQUESTING ROAD TREATMENTS - DRAKESWOOD ROAD, WARWICK - ex H90404
"the petition requesting Council consideration of installing road treatments in Drakeswood Road, Warwick be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10611
PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC TREATMENTS - CHADSTONE ROAD, ALLAMBIE DRIVE, CRAIGIE - ex H90411
"the petition requesting Council consideration of taking appropriate action to slow the traffic in Chadstone Road and Allambie Drive, Craigie be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10615
THIRD FLOOR BALCONY - JOONDALUP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - ex H40534
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the cost of providing protective safety screens and barriers to the third floor balcony area, Joondalup Administration Building."
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10625
COMMUNITY FACILITY, HIGHVIEW PARK, ALEXANDER HEIGHTS - ex H40537
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on progress with the provision of a family centre at Highview Park, Alexander Heights."
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10635
CALECTASIA KINDERGARTEN, GREENWOOD - ex H40538
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the cost and feasibility of preventing water run off from Greenwood Shopping Centre car park entering the grounds and building at Calectasia Kindergarten."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10623
SECURITY STAFF - MOBILE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - ex H30538
"a report on the difficulties being experienced by Security staff using the mobile radio communication equipment and outlining possible solutions be submitted to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10619
PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC TREATMENTS - CORNER CLARKSON AVENUE AND WANNEROO ROAD, WANNEROO - ex H90504
"the petition from Freshlink Pty Ltd on behalf of its employees objecting to dust pollution caused by the unsealed surface of the verge immediately west of its building be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10613
PETITION REQUESTING ROAD TREATMENTS - TARRAJI TERRACE, MARANGAROO - ex H90507
"the petition requesting Council consideration of Reopening Richenda Street directly on to Highclere Boulevard and installing a cul-de-sac in Tarraji Terrace be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
A traffic assessment has been programmed for Tarriji Terrace and adjoining streets. A report will be presented to the July meeting of Technical Services Committee following this assessment.
PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC TREATMENTS - CLIFF STREET AND MARINE TERRACE, MARMION - ex H90508
"the petition requesting Council reconsider its decision to erect a roundabout at the intersection of Arkwell Way and Cliff Street, Marmion and consider erecting it instead at the intersection of Cliff Street and Marine Terrace, Marmion be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10610
PETITION OBJECTING TO ROAD TREATMENTS - ALFRETON WAY, DUNCRAIG - ex H90509
"the petition objecting to any road or verge treatment to Alfreton Way be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
This petition will be considered in conjunction with the results of the Public Meeting held on 21 May 1993 and the further meeting proposed for 18 June 1993. In addition, the Engineering Department will continue its liaison with St Stephens School and the Glengarry Primary School in conjunction with the traffic analysis currently being undertaken.
PETITION REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF KORELLA PARK, MULLALOO - ex H90510
"the petition requesting Council consideration of the development of Korella Park be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY PARKS MANAGER'S REPORT H10638
REQUEST FOR ROAD SIGNS - CORNER MARMION AVENUE AND HESTER AVENUE, QUINNS ROCKS - ex H90511
"the letter requesting Council consideration of erecting a "To Wanneroo Road" sign at the corner of Marmion Avenue and Hester Avenue, Quinns Rocks township, be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
This sign has been ordered and installation is programmed for early July.
PETITION OBJECTING TO PROPOSED FOOTPATH - JOHNSON CRESCENT, MULLALOO - ex H90512
"the petition objecting to the proposed footpath, Johnson Crescent, Mullaloo be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
Council has received a petition representing five households (8 signatories) objecting to the proposal to include a 1.5 metre wide footpath within the Draft 1993/94 Municipal Budget. This particular project was inserted in the Forward Plan of works several years ago in response to a request from elderly residents, however, in view of the expressed opposition, it has now been deleted under advice to the petition co-ordinator.
PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC TREATMENT - LITTORINA AVENUE, HEATHRIDGE - ex H90513
"the petition requesting Council consideration of conducting a traffic speed and volume count in Littorina Avenue be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10612
PETITION - VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PROBLEMS AT MINDARIE KEYS - ex H90515
"the petition objecting to vehicle speeds and requesting Council support in requesting police presence in Mindarie Keys, be received and referred to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10614
STREET BENCHES - CONTRACT RENEWAL - ex H10519A
"consideration of its policy on prohibition of specific business name commercial advertising within Road Reserves, and the calling of tenders for the supply of street benches depicting advertisements, be deferred and referred back to Technical Services Committee."
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10640
PROPOSED DWELLING: LOT 225 (7) TWO ROCKS ROAD, TWO ROCKS - ex H10532
"consideration of the application for the proposed dwelling to be erected at Lot 225 (7) Two Rocks Road, Two Rocks be deferred and referred back to Technical Services Committee."
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10631
MOBILE TRAFFIC LIGHTS - ex H90584
"a report be provided to Technical Services Committee on the feasibility of Council obtaining a set of mobile traffic lights for short term, temporary use at problem intersections."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS - ex H90586
"a report be submitted to the Technical Services Committee by the City Building Surveyor on the viability and legal aspects of an additional requirement to the building code or by-laws in that all new dwellings have 240 volt smoke detectors installed during construction and prior to occupation of the said dwellings and that all extensions to current dwellings must have included into them, the provision of 240 volt smoke detectors to bring the existing dwelling up to the standard of a new dwelling."
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10633
KANGAROO WARNING SIGNS - ex H90589
"a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the provision of Kangaroo Warning Signs in the Joondalup area."
This matter is currently being investigated; a report will be submitted in due course.
REPORTS
H10601 PRICE INCREASES - MOTOR VEHICLE TENDERS - TENDER NOS 010, 011, 013, 014, 048 & 096-92/93 - [208-6, 208-010, 011, 013, 048, 096-92/93]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10601
H10602 ANNUAL TENDER NO 073-92/93 - SUPPLY AND LAYING OF CONCRETE KERBING - [208-6, 208-073-92/93]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10602
H10603 REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FOR HIRE OF PLANT, AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES - [208-6]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10603
H10604 PLANT COST REPORT - [006-1]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10604
H10605 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CURRENT WORKS - [201-1]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10605
H10606 STREET LIGHTING, TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND WARNING SIGNS - [220-2]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10606
H10607 STREET LIGHTING POLICY - SPECIAL RURAL SUBDIVISIONS - [221-2]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10607
H10608 PROPOSED CARPARKING FACILITIES AND TOILET BLOCK: SANTIAGO PARK, OCEAN REEF - [061-427, 510-3072]
CITY ENGINEER'S AND CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10608
H10609 SUBDIVISION: LOC 1803 AND 1914 QUEENSWAY ROAD, LANDSDALE - BULK EARTHWORKS - [30/4138]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10609
H10610 PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT: INTERSECTION OF MARINE TERRACE AND CLIFF STREET, SORRENTO - [510-12]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10610
H10611 PETITION FOR ROAD CLOSURE: DRAKESWOOD ROAD, WARWICK - [510-144]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10611
H10612 PETITION FOR TRAFFIC TREATMENTS: LITTORINA AVENUE, HEATHRIDGE - [510-1319]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10612
H10613 PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC TREATMENTS: CORNER CLARKSON AVENUE AND WANNEROO ROAD - [510-244]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10613
H10614 PETITION TO REDUCE VEHICLES SPEEDS IN ROTHESAY HEIGHTS AND BAYPORT CIRCUIT, MINDARIE - [510-1319, 510-3199]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10614
H10615 VEHICLE SPEEDS - CHADSTONE ROAD, CRAIGIE - [510-1151]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10615
H10616 PARKING PROHIBITIONS - O'LEARY ROAD, PADBURY - [510-2088]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10616
H10617 CHANGE OF QUARRY LICENCE: PT LOT 2 DAYRELL ROAD, NOWERGUP - [30/226]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10617
H10618 LIMESTONE QUARRY: LOTS 1 & 2 FLYNN DRIVE, NEERABUP - [30/453]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10618
H10619 TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - [010-4]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10619
H10620 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER DEPOSIT LEGISLATION POLICY - [503-4]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10620
H10621 BADGERUP TIP MULCHING PLANT - [508-5-1, 502-4]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10621
H10622 CRAIGIE LEISURE CENTRE - SKATEBOARD PARK - [250-7]
CITY RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER'S, CITY ENGINEER'S AND CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10622
H10623 FLOODING - GREENWOOD KINDERGARTEN, CALECTASIA STREET, GREENWOOD - [303-9-0, 510-92]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10623
H10624 BUILDING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT - MAY 1993 - [201-0]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10624
H10625 THIRD FLOOR BALCONY: JOONDALUP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - [061-375]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10625
H10626 PETITION REQUESTING SUITABLE PERMANENT HOME VENUE AND CLUBROOMS: JOONDALUP AND DISTRICTS' RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - [469-1]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10626
H10627 WHITFORD BAY SAILING CLUB - [765-20-1]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10627
H10628 RETAINING WALL: LOT 557 (8A) FRASER ROAD, QUINNS ROCKS - [415/557/8A]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10628
H10629 PROPOSED CARPORT: LOT 438 (69) JUSTIN DRIVE, SORRENTO - [48/438/69]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10629
H10630 PROPOSED DWELLING: LOT 13 (15) TILLER ROAD, OCEAN REEF - [1742/13/15]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10630
H10631 PROPOSED DWELLING: LOT 225 (7) TWO ROCKS ROAD, TWO ROCKS - [442/225/7]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10631
H10632 ALEXANDER HEIGHTS/MARANGAROO COMMUNITY HALL - [635-15]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10632
H10633 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS - [210-4]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10633
H10634 COMMUNITY FACILITIES: FORMAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS - [004-2]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10634
H10635 COMMUNITY FACILITY: HIGHVIEW PARK, ALEXANDER HEIGHTS - [635-0]
CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORT H10635
H10636 MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 1993 - PARKS DEPARTMENT - [201-5]
CITY PARKS MANAGER'S REPORT H10636
H10637 VANDALISM TO PARK TREES - [250-1, 907-0]
CITY PARKS MANAGER'S REPORT H10637
H10638 PETITION - DEVELOPMENT OF KORELLA PARK, MULLALOO - [061-200]
CITY PARKS MANAGER'S REPORT H10638
H10639 PETITION - PLAY EQUIPMENT ON BUTTERWORTH PARK, KOONDOOLA - [061-48]
CITY PARKS MANAGER'S REPORT H10639
H10640 STREET BENCHES - CONTRACT RENEWAL - [221-1, 560-2]
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT H10640
GENERAL BUSINESS
H10601
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10601
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 208-6
SUBJECT: PRICE INCREASES - MOTOR VEHICLE TENDERS - TENDER NUMBER 010, 011, 013, 048 AND 096-92/93
Tender Numbers 010, 011, 013 and 048-92/93
Annual tenders for the replacements of six cylinder sedans, four cylinder utilities, one tonne vans and four cylinder sedans were called as tender numbers 010, 011, 013 and 048-92/93 respectively.
Council introduced a system of calling annual tenders for replacement vehicles of similar specifications in 1991/92 when it recognized this was a more efficient administration process which reduced the monthly tender involvement and reporting considerably.
However, it was acknowledged that as vehicles are not replaced immediately following the tender close and that several months can elapse between the tender and the ordering of a replacement, certain vehicle tenders could be subject to manufacturers price increases.
This is the case with the tenders mentioned above and the attached schedules outline the increases involved and the vehicles affected. Only the vehicles shown as part of the respective tenders are those where increases have applied. The totals at the bottom of the schedules reflect the original supply price, the increase that has applied and the new gross supply price. (Refer Attachment 1).
Tender Number 096-92/93
It is further advised that notification has been received from Skipper Trucks that the Mitsubishi tip truck being supplied to Council at Tender Number 096-92/93 has been subject to a manufacturer's increase and the net amount, after sales tax and fleet discount have been subtracted, increases this tender by $1,701 from $62,530 to $64,231.
Tender Number 012-92/93
Council is advised that Annual Tender Number 012-92/93 called for the replacement of 12 six cylinder utilities and these were replaced at a credit of $12,859. There was no manufacturer's price increase applicable to these utilities.
In accordance with the delegated authority given by Council to the City Engineer to approve manufacturer's price increases, I have approved the increases to these tenders and seek Council's endorsement accordingly.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the City Engineer's acceptance of manufacturer's price increases as applied to the following tenders:
Tender No Company Increase
010-92/93 Titan Ford $2,798.00
011-92/93 Titan Ford $2,508.00
013-92/93 Wanneroo Mitsubishi $4,845.00
048-92/93 Nuford $4,140.00
096-92/93 Skipper Trucks $1,701.00
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10602
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10602
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 208-6
SUBJECT: ANNUAL TENDER NUMBER 73-92/93 - SUPPLY AND LAYING OF CONCRETE KERBING
Tender No 73-92/93 for the supply and laying of concrete kerbing covers a number of items of kerbing profiles and surface types (Refer Attachment 1). While the tender prices vary between the various profiles and surface types, it is impractical to engage different contractors for the individual kerbing profiles. Generally, a combination of kerbing profiles is required on projects and, for efficient and cost effective completion of the kerbing phases, it is necessary to engage a single contractor.
Overall, Comkerb has submitted the lowest tender rates for the supply and laying of concrete kerbing. When Comkerb was awarded the contract with Council in May 1992, it was estimated that a saving of $45,000 would be made due to their rates being lower than other tenderers.
Some doubt was expressed at that time in regard to the tenderer's ability to service the contract as a relatively new contractor in the industry. It can now be reported that the performance of Comkerb over the past year has been satisfactory, both in standard of work and service provided to Council.
During the year, some questions were raised as to the charging by Comkerb of extra concrete utilised, due to uneven surfaces resulting from kerb replacement projects. The extras amounted to $7,000 for the year and, overall, it can be determined that there has been a significant saving of approximately $38,000 to Council.
As a result of this anomaly, the specification was altered this year to clarify the extra cost of concrete. Comkerb's tender will still be the most advantageous with an estimated saving of approximately $17,000 to Council and is recommended accordingly.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council accepts the tender of Comkerb at Tender No 73-92/93 for the Supply and Laying of Concrete Kerbing.
R T McNALLY GR:HY
City Engineer ere0604
ANNUAL TENDERS RECONCILIATION
TENDER NO: 010-92/93 REPORT NO: G10902
DESCRIPTION: 6 CYLINDER SEDANS AND WAGONS DATE: 14.9.92
| ACCOUNT NO | LOCATION | PLANT NO | ORIGINAL | REVISION | AMOUNT OF | REVISED |
| | | |PRICE |DATE |INCREASE |PRICE |
| | | | | | | |
| 20700 |Treasury | 99500 | 19 780 | 1/3/93 | 525 | 20 304 |
| 21500 |Security Control | 99074 | 19 780 | 1/3/93 | 525 | 20 304 |
| 28900 |Parks & Gardens | 99114 | 19 780 | 1/3/93 | 525 | 20 304 |
| 27800 |Town Planning | 99487 | 19 780 | 13/10/92 | 349 | 20 129 |
| 31400 |Libraries Control | 99987 | 20 859 | 13/10/92 | 349 | 21 208 |
| 47600 |Engineering Control | 99534 | 19 780 | 1/3/93 | 525 | 20 304 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | REVISED TENDER TOTAL | | 119 759 | | 2 798 | 122 553 |
ANNUAL TENDERS RECONCILIATION
TENDER NO: 011-92/93 REPORT NO: G10902
DESCRIPTION: 24 ONE TONNE VANS DATE: 14.9.92
| ACCOUNT NO | LOCATION | PLANT NO | ORIGINAL | REVISION | AMOUNT OF | REVISED |
| | | |PRICE |DATE |INCREASE |PRICE |
| | | | | | | |
| 28300 |Public Halls & Civic Centre | 95020 | 12 582 | 1/3/93 | 627 | 13 209 |
| 29400 |Park Gardens & Reserve Control | 95237 | 12 582 | 1/3/93 | 627 | 13 209 |
| | | 95238 | 12 582 | 1/3/93 | 627 | 13 209 |
| | | 95239 | 12 582 | 1/3/93 | 627 | 13 209 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | REVISED TENDER TOTAL | | 307 869 | | 2 508 | 310 377 |
ANNUAL TENDERS RECONCILIATION
TENDER NO: 013-92/93 REPORT NO: G10902
DESCRIPTION: 27 FOUR CYLINDER UTILITIES DATE: 14.9.92
| ACCOUNT NO | LOCATION | PLANT NO | ORIGINAL | REVISION | AMOUNT OF | REVISED |
| | | |PRICE |DATE |INCREASE |PRICE |
| | | | | | | |
| 29400 |Park Gardens Reserves Control | 95248 | 15 403 | 30/10/92 | 293 | 15 696 |
| | | 95241 | 15 403 | 30/10/92 | 293 | 15 696 |
| | | 95250 | 15 403 | 30/03/93 | 677 | 16 080 |
| | | 95242 | 15 403 | 30/10/92 | 293 | 15 696 |
| | | 95256 | 14 630 | 30/03/93 | 1 205 | 15 835 |
| | | 95245 | 15 403 | 30/10/92 | 293 | 15 696 |
| | | 95257 | 15 403 | 30/03/93 | 1 205 | 16 608 |
| 27300 |Sanitation Control | 95593 | 14 630 | 30/10/92 | 293 | 14 923 |
| | | 95954 | 14 630 | 30/10/92 | 293 | 14 923 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | REVISED TENDER TOTAL | | 397 077 | | 4 845 | 401 922 |
ANNUAL TENDERS RECONCILIATION
TENDER NO: 014-92/93 REPORT NO: G10902
DESCRIPTION: 6 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE UTILITIES DATE: 14.9.92
| ACCOUNT NO | LOCATION | PLANT NO | ORIGINAL | REVISION | AMOUNT OF | REVISED |
| | | |PRICE |DATE |INCREASE |PRICE |
| 47600 |Engineering Control | 95 602 | 17 974 | 22/3/93 | 986 | 18 960 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | REVISED TENDER TOTAL | | 102 680 | | 986 | 103 666 |
ANNUAL TENDERS RECONCILIATION
TENDER NO: 048-92/93 REPORT NO: G11202
DESCRIPTION: 23 FOUR CYLINDER SEDANS DATE: 14.12.92
| ACCOUNT NO | LOCATION | PLANT NO | ORIGINAL | REVISION | AMOUNT OF | REVISED |
| | | |PRICE |DATE |INCREASE |PRICE |
| | | | | | | |
| 47600 |Engineering Control | 99540 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| | | 99541 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| | | 99538 | 15 262 | 1/3/93 | 555 | 15 817 |
| 20200 |Town Clerk's Executive | 99003 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| | | 99959 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| 39900 |Building Control | 99028 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| | | 99029 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| | | 99032 | 15 262 | 1/3/93 | 555 | 15 817 |
| | | 99033 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| 20700 |Treasury | 99496 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| 22600 |Health Surveying | 99957 | 15 262 | 1/1/93 | 275 | 15 537 |
| | | 99064 | 15 262 | 1/3/93 | 555 | 15 817 |
| | | 99065 | 15 262 | 1/3/93 | 555 | 15 817 |
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| | REVISED TENDER TOTAL | | 351 348 | | 4 695 | 356 043 |
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H10603
CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO H10603
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 208-6
SUBJECT: REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FOR HIRE OF PLANT, AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
A Registration of Interest to provide Council with its requirement for hire plant, auxiliary equipment and vehicles for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994, was advertised on 15 and 18 May 1993. Hire plant is required for either specialised operations or to supplement Council plant during periods of breakdown or peak work schedules.
Prior to 1988, a tender was called for Council's hire plant and equipment requirements. Tendering for this type of equipment, however, had a limited effect on Council as the offer to provide Council's requirement for plant, etc, had firstly to be extended to the recommended tenderers.
The successful contractors were normally selected on a low price basis. There are, however, occasions when paying for more skilled operators with better and more up-to-date equipment proves to be more economical.
In recognition of this, Council resolved at its December 1988 meeting (Item C11208) to register a list of contractors with the selected equipment based on the market price at the time of hire, suitability of the equipment and skill of the operator.
By adopting this system of contractor selection, Council achieves the best possible result from the contractor's operators, is provided with the better equipment and achieves more cost effective operations.
In accordance with Council's 1988 resolution for the hire of plant, auxiliary equipment and vehicles, the Registration of Interest Schedule for the period 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1994 is tabled for Council's consideration. A second copy of this Registration of Interest Schedule has been placed in the Councillors' Reading Room.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 endorses the calling of a Registration of Interest for the hire of plant, auxiliary equipment and vehicles for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994;
2 adopts the Registration of Interest Schedule for the hire of plant, auxiliary equipment and vehicles for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10604
CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO H10604
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 006-1
SUBJECT: PLANT COST REPORT
The Local Government Accounting Directions Section 43 requires that:
1 the Clerk shall cause to be kept a record in respect to each item of plant and equipment, showing the operational and maintenance cost of each item. The record shall be kept on an annual basis to coincide with the financial year;
2 once in each financial year, at the meeting immediately preceding the meeting at which it is proposed to adopt the Budget, or more often if required by the Council, the Clerk shall cause to be prepared and presented to the Council a detailed report which shall show in respect to the preceding twelve months (or for the year to date) for each item of plant and equipment:
a) the total number of hours worked, and/or kilometres travelled, and,
b) the aggregate operating, repair and maintenance costs. Such costs shall include mechanics labour, contract repairs, parts on vehicles, fuels, oils and lubricants, registration, insurance and other like items,
3 where the Council owns and operates a number of similar items of equipment which are of a minor nature, the items may be grouped by type or by brand and reported upon collectively;
4 in every case, the monetary total of the report so submitted to the Clerk or the Council, shall correspond with the operating and repair and maintenance expenditure figures shown in general ledger and upon the financial statements for the period covered by the report.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 43, the Plant Cost Ledger, for the period 1 July 1992 to 31 May 1993, is tabled for Council's information. A second copy of the Plant Cost Ledger has been placed in the Councillors' reading room.
A summary of the totals for the various groups of similar items is included at the front of the Ledger. All figures are listed for comparison purposes as Year to Date (YTD) and Life to Date (LTD).
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10605
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10605
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 201-2
SUBJECT: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CURRENT WORKS
The Engineering Department Current Works Report is valid for works during the period ending 9 June 1993. The updated 1992/93 Capital Works Programme is shown at Attachment 1.
A COUNCIL WORKS
1 MAJOR WORKS
2 Gnangara Road, Gnangara
The reconstruction of the Gnangara Road/Alexander Drive intersection is nearing completion. The kerbing has been placed and the final bituminous concrete seal will be completed by 17 June 1993 along with minor outstanding drainage works and SECWA pole adjustments.
3 Gnangara Road/Hartman Drive Intersection, Gnangara
The road widening component of the Gnangara Road/Hartman Drive intersection upgrade project commenced on 21 May 1993 and the drainage crossing was also undertaken in late May. Gnangara Road will be reconstructed at the intersection of Hartman Drive as part of this project during June.
4 Sydney Road, Gnangara
All the outstanding crossover and verge reinstatements associated with this project were completed during May and guideposts have been installed. The drainage at this location will be monitored over the winter months to determine the need for additional works.
5 DRAINAGE
6 Flynn Industrial Area Drainage Scheme
The drainage component of this project is now completed, including kerbing of the Warman Street/Mather Drive intersection. The seal at this intersection has begun to
deteriorate under heavy turning traffic and this will be repaired with asphalt in early June, thereby finalising all work on this initial stage of the Flynn Industrial Area Drainage Scheme.
7 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE FACILITIES
8 Private
|Hillarys |Footpath |Cook Avenue |
| | |(Flinders Ave to existing) |
| | | |
|Hillarys |Footpath |Flinders Avenue |
| | |(Cook Ave to existing) |
| | | |
|Kinross |Dual Use Path |Marmion Avenue |
| | |(Edinburgh Ave to L438) |
| | | |
|Kinross |Dual Use Path |Kinross Drive |
| | |(L395 to Edinburgh Ave) |
| | | |
|Kinross |Pedestrian Access Way |Aberdeen Way to Edinburgh Avenue |
| | | |
|Padbury |Footpath |Chadlington Drive |
| | | |
|Padbury |Dual Use Path |Hepburn Avenue |
| |(Asphalt) |(West sump site to Freeway |
| | | |
|Padbury |Dual Use Path |Blackwattle Parade |
| |(Concrete) | |
| | | |
|Padbury |Dual Use Path |Walter Padbury Boulevard (Roundabout to Hepburn Ave) |
| |(Concrete) | |
| | | |
9. Council Contractor
|Mullaloo |Footpath |Laurel Street |
| | | |
|Mullaloo |Footpath |Kerior Street |
9 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
10 Roundabouts
The construction of several roundabouts has commenced in the past month as part of Council's traffic management strategy for local distributor roads.
1 Girrawheen Avenue/Calvert Way Roundabout, Girrawheen
Parks Department has finalised the landscaping. All works are now 100% complete.
2 Girrawheen Avenue/Nanovich Avenue Roundabout, Girrawheen
Parks Department has finalised the landscaping. All works are now 100% complete.
3 Poseidon Road/Caridean Street Roundabout, Heathridge
All outstanding road works have been completed. Landscaping has been programmed to be carried out by Parks Department by the end of June.
4 Admiral Grove/Caridean Street Roundabout, Heathridge
Construction of a roundabout at this intersection was commenced on the 11 May 1993 with all works now complete. Parks Department will complete the landscaping by the end of June.
11 Pedestrian Refuge Islands
The installation of pedestrian refuge islands in a number of roads has been progressed during May/June to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing roads, particularly those near schools.
1 Fairway Circle, Connolly
All paving to the pedestrian refuge islands and verge area has been finalised. This project is now 100% complete.
2 Waterford Drive, Hillarys
Paving and line marking of the pedestrian refuge islands have been finalised and all works are 100% complete.
3 Giles Avenue Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Padbury
Paving and line marking of the pedestrian refuge islands have been finalised and all works are 100% complete.
4 Seacrest Drive Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Sorrento
Paving and line marking to the pedestrian refuge islands have been finalised and all works are 100% complete. This pedestrian refuge island treatment was undertaken in conjunction with the construction of roundabouts at the St Helier Drive and Lacepede Drive intersections.
5 Hainsworth Avenue Pedestrian Refuge Island, Girrawheen
Paving and line marking works have been commenced and will be completed by the end of June.
6 Camberwarra Drive Pedestrian Refuge Island, Craigie
Paving and line marking have been finalised and all works are 100% complete.
7 Meridian Drive Pedestrian Refuge Island, Mullaloo
Paving and line marking have been finalised and all works are 100% complete.
8 Eddystone Avenue Pedestrian Refuge Island, Craigie
The provision of a pedestrian refuge island in Eddystone Avenue has commenced and will be completed by the end of June.
9 Lagoon Drive Pedestrian Refuge Island, Yanchep
The provision of a pedestrian refuge island in Lagoon Drive near the intersection with St Ives has commenced and will be completed by the end of June.
10 Coolibah Drive, Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Greenwood
The provision of pedestrian refuge islands in Coolibah Drive between Orkney Road and Karuah Way has commenced. These works are programmed for completion by the end of June.
11 Caridean Street Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Heathridge
The provision of pedestrian refuge islands between Eddystone Avenue and Poseidon Road has commenced.
All island construction is complete and outstanding line markings are to be finalised by end of June 1993. These works have been undertaken in conjunction with the construction of roundabouts at the Poseidon Road and Admiral Grove intersections with Caridean Street.
12 Peregrine Drive Nib Treatment, Kingsley
This project was jointly funded by the Ministry of Education and Council and provided for brick paved island nibs to define parking embayments in Dalmain Street and Peregrine Way, Kingsley. Paving and line marking have now been finalised and all works are 100% complete.
13 Currajong Road/Roche Road, Duncraig
All outstanding works of ramp connections to adjoining footpaths have been completed.
14 Intersection Treatments
1 Bernedale Way/Dava Street Intersection Widening, Duncraig
This project formed part of the South West Duncraig Traffic Study and included localised widening to allow for the construction of a traffic island. All outstanding works of asphalting and verge reinstatements have been completed.
2 Nicholli Street/Bernedale Way, Duncraig
This project formed part of the South West Duncraig Traffic Study and included localised widening to allow for the construction of a traffic island. All outstanding works of asphalting and verge reinstatements have been completed.
15 CAR PARKS
16 Warwick Open Space Car Park
The access road to this car park site was completed to sub-base rubble stage during May to allow access for the construction of the club building.
Car park construction has been deferred until the club building major construction phase is completed.
17 MISCELLANEOUS
18 O'Leary Road, Padbury
The provision of a cul-de-sac at the end of the road has commenced and will be completed by the end of June 1993.
19 Eucalypt Court, Duncraig
The upgrading of the drainage crossings to relieve localised flooding has commenced and will be completed by the end of June.
20 Civic Drive/Banderra Street, Wanneroo
The provision of drainage and crossings to relieve localised flooding was completed on 25 May 1993.
21 Maintenance
Council's maintenance crews have been undertaking major maintenance works along Hester Avenue, Marmion Avenue and Ocean Reef Boat Harbour. Re-grading of limestone roads is also being undertaken along with re-grading of table drains in the Landsdale area. The footpath crews have been engaged on general maintenance of slab paths and construction of insitu concrete foot paths associated with traffic treatments.
22 1992/93 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAMME
The resurfacing of Marangaroo Drive and Ashley Street, has been finalised which leaves Gnangara Road the only outstanding road on the programme. This work will be completed by the end of June.
B WASTE MANAGEMENT
The changeover to single operator domestic rubbish collection trucks was completed on 10 May 1993. The reliability of the trucks has risen steadily during the month and is now reasonably satisfactory. The operating economies that prompted the changeover are being attained and will result in a reduction in the cost of rubbish collection.
The last distribution of the Reeco Times was undertaken by a private company. This did cause minor problems due to deliveries in the wrong area. The design of the new collection vehicles has been finalised with the manufacturer and the first vehicle is currently under construction. The delays have been frustrating but the final product should be even more effective than the current collection vehicles. The first truck is scheduled for delivery on 7 July 1993. It will be tested on an existing round for one week. Provided it operates to specification, distribution of the recycling bags will commence the following week and the remaining four trucks will be delivered at approximately 10 day intervals commencing 26 July 1993.
A new commercial rubbish collection company, Multiskip, has been establishing a customer base by offering cheap collection rates. The company appears to have taken some customers from all of the existing operators. Multiskip use the Yirrigan tip site which charges about half the rate applying at Tamala Park. The company has still found it necessary to target people with light rubbish. It is expected that as soon as Multiskip has established a customer base, its charges will increase to a long term commercial rate.
The Waste Management Section is in the process of establishing Quality Circle groups in all of its areas of operation as part of the enterprise bargaining process. This move is being actively supported by the union and can produce significant benefits for both council and employees.
C SUBDIVISIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The status of subdivisional development within the City of Wanneroo is shown on Attachment 2. This attachment highlights the contract value of works and associated number of lots provided for subdivisions completed this financial year, subdivisions commenced since 1 July 1992 and those subdivisions currently under or awaiting construction.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10606
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10606
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 220-2
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING, TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND WARNING SIGNS
JOONDALUP DRIVE/HODGES DRIVE/GRANDE BOULEVARD - TURNING MOVEMENTS
The Main Roads Department has confirmed its decision to install right turn phasing movements at this intersection. Work is programmed for the near future.
HAWKER AVENUE ENTRANCE TO WARWICK RAIL STATION
The Main Roads Department has agreed to install a short section of double separation line in Hawker Avenue to help define the entrance to the Warwick Rail Station. Westrail may need to adjust the entrance to this facility to prevent motorists from cutting the corner.
BURNS BEACH ROAD, BURNS BEACH
The Burns Beach Residents' Association has expressed a concern about the lack of adequate curve delineation on the Burns Beach Road approach to the townsite. The Main Roads Department was requested to investigate this matter.
The Department has advised that site inspection and investigation indicated that there is adequate road markings and signing at this location to indicate the hazard. This night time situation at this location will be pursued with the Main Roads Department.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10607
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10607
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 221-2
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING POLICY - SPECIAL RURAL SUBDIVISIONS
At its May 1993 meeting, Council requested a report on the criteria applied for the installation of street lighting in special rural subdivisions (Item H10544 refers).
In 1986, when determining policy for rural street lighting generally, the need for a special classification within Special Rural Zones was identified. The entire report forms Attachment 1 to this report and Section 2 clarifies existing policy on Special Rural Zones.
The administration of Council policy is initiated by residents/ratepayers contacting the Engineering Department. Areas are evaluated in accordance with the policy and the City Engineer determines the appropriate lighting programme. Since the policy inception in 1986, installation programmes in special rural areas have been implemented without any adverse reaction from affected parties.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10608
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10608
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 061-427 510-3072
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CAR PARKING FACILITIES AND TOILET BLOCK - SANTIAGO PARK, OCEAN REEF
BACKGROUND
Council included in its 1992/93 Budget, funding for the provision of toilets/changerooms and car park facilities within Santiago Park, Ocean Reef.
At present, the use of the oval is restricted to Sundays with a maximum number of 18 teams taking part. This restriction was placed because the oval was still "young" and the condition of the playing surface had to be managed correctly. For future seasons, the usage will be increased as the oval matures.
The growth in team sports places pressures on all oval facilities throughout the City and it is envisaged that Santiago Park will soon become fully utilised with Saturday and Sunday games as well as midweek training use.
Traffic safety, due to verge parking on Santiago Park on a Sunday, is already of concern and as this facility grows the parking and safety problems grow with it. Car park facilities should alleviate present and future traffic safety concerns along this road.
The location of these facilities has been thoroughly investigated with liaison between all relevant Council Departments, the Ministry of Education, School Principal and P&C representatives and residents of Santiago Parkway opposite the proposed car park.
CAR PARK FACILITIES
Council budgeted $80,000 in the 1992/93 Budget (Account Number 39257) for construction of a 60 bay car park with an access road from Herschell Boulevard to service proposed changerooms and sporting facilities. However, it is not possible to construct a 60 bay car park without extensive retaining walls and earthworks on the western side of the reserve and with access from Hershell Boulevard. The splitting of car parks enables Council to resolve the traffic safety problems on Santiago Parkway and provide car park access to the preferred toilet block location on the western side of the reserve. The western car park also provides an additional setdown/pickup area for parents driving their children to and from school.
Car Park number 1 off Herschell Boulevard would cater for 30 vehicles and is adjacent to the proposed toilets/changerooms as shown on Attachment 1. Car park number 2 off Santiago Parkway would cater for 50 vehicles, also shown on Attachment 1.
The Ministry of Education supports the location of the proposed facilities and regards them as being beneficial to the joint venture oval and school traffic operations. The School Principal and Parent & Children Association believe that the toilet/changerooms and car park number 1 are too close to the school buildings and would encourage anti-social behaviour and vandalism. Car park number 2, adjacent to Santiago Parkway, however, was supported by all parties.
Objections, however, have been received from three residents from Santiago Parkway who oppose the location of car park number 2. This car park is directly opposite their properties. Their concerns include property devaluation, vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
As late as Tuesday 9 June 1993, a further meeting was held between Council staff, School Principal, a representative of the School P&C Association and a representative of the residents of Santiago Parkway. An alternative car park and amenities block location was submitted for Council's consideration, which is shown on Attachment 1. Whilst this location is suitable for reserve activities, it has serious disadvantages:
a) The current car parking and traffic safety problems on the verge of Santiago Parkway is not completely resolved. While some reserve users would drive their cars around to the toilet block and car park, Santiago Parkway is the main access road off Marmion Avenue and Prendiville Drive and would, therefore, continue to attract patrons to the reserve and verge parking. Prohibitions would have a limited impact unless constantly policed.
b) Its use as a set down area for parents driving children to and from school is reduced because the car park would be too far from the school. In fact, parents would use the access road for this purpose, negating the effect of the car park.
c) The cost of the car park would be escalated by the extensive retaining walls, very long access road and increased cost of services to the toilet block.
It is considered that the two car park proposal provides the best solution for Council.
The revised preliminary construction estimates are:
Car Park 1 - 30 bays $40,000.00
Car Park 2 - 50 bays $65,000.00
An additional $25,000 is, therefore, required to be added to the existing allocation.
AMENITIES BUILDING
The option proposed and costed in this instance is a basic toilet block with access verandah. This unit will be able to be expanded to include all the requirements of the prime user group, the Heathridge Celtic Soccer Club such as future changerooms, referees rooms, store, kiosk and clubroom, and is seen as the best option given that Santiago park oval can house simultaneously the ground requirements of three junior soccer sides. Whatever is provided needs to be considered in the light that it is a major recreation reserve and will eventually need to reflect this standing in the development of reserve buildings.
What is proposed in the first instance is therefore a basic toilet block which can be expanded to meet all future requirements. Information covering cost estimates for the various options are:
a) basic toilet block (expandible) $46,000
b) basic toilet block with kiosk $54,000
c) toilet block, kiosk, store, changerooms $95,000
Funding for the toilet changeroom building comprises:
Income
allocation number 30930 +$60,000
Expenditure
earthworks/retaining walls $9,000
water supply $10,300
power supply $3,700
sewer connection (pump station) $25,000
fees, printing, advertising $5,000
basic toilet block (expandible) $46,000
-$99,000
shortfall in funding $39,000
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 approves the concept plan with a 30 bay car park and access road from Herschell Boulevard, a 50 bay car park and access road from Santiago parkway and the toilet block located on the western side of the reserve, as shown on Attachment 1 to Report No H10608;
2 erects signs on Santiago park advising of the proposed parking and toilet/changeroom facilities;
3 constructs the 30 bay car park and access road from Herschell Boulevard at an estimated cost of $40,000 with funding from Account no. 39257;
4 lists an amount of $25,000 for consideration in the draft 1993/94 budget to enable construction of the 50 bay car park and access road from Santiago Parkway;
5 that provisions to accommodate toilet changerooms funding shortfall of $39,000 be listed for consideration in the draft 93/94 budget.
R T McNALLY R FISCHER
City Engineer City Building Surveyor
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H10609
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10609
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 30/4138
SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION - LOC 1803 AND 1914 QUEENSWAY ROAD, LANDSDALE - BULK EARTHWORKS
Ove Arup & Partners have applied for a Development Approval and Extractive Industry License on Loc 1803 and 1914 Queensway Road, Landsdale on behalf of North Whitfords Estates (refer Attachment 1). The proposal is to remove a sand ridge to improve the slopes and layout of the subdivision.
This proposal allows the use of about 1 million cubic metres of sand that would otherwise be sterilised by subdivision. The gentler slopes resulting from the work will reduce development and building costs resulting in significant overall savings to the community. There is another ridge on the south side of the land that is half covered by smaller privately owned lots. This is not addressed in the application and the split ownership may preclude recovery of the sand resource.
The owner has a contract to provide the sand for fill on the Reid Highway. The proposed transport route is via Kingsway Road and Alexander Drive. Project time is approximately 24 months.
The applicant has been advised that there will be a road maintenance contribution required for this project. A rate of $0.10 per cubic metre is considered appropriate, subject to negotiation.
General quarry conditions should apply to this approval.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
23 approves the application by Ove Arup & Partners on behalf of North Whitfords Estates to commence development of the sand quarry on Loc 1803 and 1914 Queensway, Landsdale in accordance with the provision of its Town Planning Scheme, subject to:
1 the use of the land for quarrying purposes, ceasing by 30 June 1996 unless a further approval is granted by Council;
(b) maintaining a water allocation or secure water supply for dust control;
(c) all fuel storage on site being in approved underground tanks or in above ground tanks on a bunded, hardstanding area that will contain any leaks and being constructed in accordance with the Water Authority of Western Australia's specification for temporary, small, elevated, flammable liquid (hydrocarbons) installations in underground water pollution control areas;
(d) submission of an annual updated site contour plan and rehabilitation report;
(e) the applicant entering into an agreement with the City of Wanneroo, under Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act, to pay the City of Wanneroo a road charge contribution for each cubic metre of sand removed from the site for extraordinary expenses for repairing and maintaining roads under its care in the neighbourhood of the proposed excavation at the rate agreed. Such payment to be made quarterly;
(f) stabilising all stockpiles and using suitable dust suppression methods in work areas to prevent the generation of dust;
(g) hours of quarry operation being restricted to:
Monday to Friday ... ... ... ... ... ... 0700-1700
(except public holidays)
Saturdays ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0800-1700
Public holidays ... ... ... (work not permitted)
Sundays ... ... ... ... ... (work not permitted)
(h) there being a clear understanding that the approval does not indemnify the quarry operators from any future action under the Environmental Protection Act 1986;
(i) standard conditions;
24 approves an Extractive Industry Licence for North Whitfords Estates on Loc 1803 and 1914 Queensway Road, Landsdale with the following conditions:
(a) annual fee $300;
(b) period of licence three years to 30 June 1996;
(c) rehabilitation bond $10,000;
(d) under By-law 21 of the Extractive Industry By-laws agreement to the operator paying Council a road charge contribution for each tonne of sand removed from the site for extraordinary expenses for repairing and maintaining roads under its control in the neighbourhood of the proposed excavation at the agreed rate. This agreement is in accordance with By-law 7 of the Extractive Industry By-laws and Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10610
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10610
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 510-12
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT - INTERSECTION OF MARINE TERRACE AND CLIFF STREET, SORRENTO
A petition has been received from residents adjacent to the intersection of Marine Terrace and Cliff Street, Sorrento seeking a roundabout at this location.
This petition is in response to a previous report to Council (Item H90508 refers) on controlling vehicle speeds along Cliff Street and the recommended strategy to install a roundabout at the Arkwell Way junction. The petitioners consider that the four way intersection of Marine Terrace and Cliff Street is potentially more hazardous. They also claim that vandalism results in the "STOP" signs at this intersection being constantly removed.
An inspection of the site confirmed the existence of the appropriate regulatory signs. It also indicated a particular vegetation sight distance problem for Marine Terrace motorists approaching Cliff Street from the east. This matter is being addressed administratively to rectify the obstruction on the verge.
With regard to the installation of roundabouts along Cliff Street, the location of these treatments has been based on controlling the speed of motorists along the 1.3 km length of street. As the Marine Terrace intersection is in close proximity to the roundabout treatments at High Street and Clontarf Street, the strategic location of other roundabouts at the more well used mid junctions along Cliff Street is considered to be an effective strategy. A speed profile and the traffic data along Cliff Street are shown on Attachments 1 and 2 respectively.
However, it is recognised that there are more opportunities for potential conflicts at a four way intersection. The Main Roads Department reported accident statistics indicate that two property damage accidents occurred at the Cliff Street and Marine Terrace intersection in 1992. In the three years prior to this, one accident was reported. It is to be noted that this intersection is also utilised as a Transperth bus route and a roundabout treatment would have to be sized to allow for the right turning movement. This sizing requirement is likely to require corner truncations from the adjacent properties and involve extensive pavement and verge accommodation works.
Based on the accident and traffic statistics, together with the significant costs to install a roundabout treatment, it is considered that the need for this intersection improvement warrants further monitoring.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council:
25 monitors the need for intersection improvements at Cliff Street and Marine Terrace;
26 advises the petitioners accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10611
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10611
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 510-144
SUBJECT: PETITION FOR ROAD CLOSURE - DRAKESWOOD ROAD, WARWICK
Residents of Drakeswood Road, Warwick and surrounding streets have petitioned Council to cul-de-sac the road north of Benton Way, as shown on Attachment 1, (Item H90404 refers). The petitioners' request is based on:
27 the continual high speeds of traffic in Drakeswood Road;
28 the concern for safety of many school children who use the road both walking and riding push bikes;
29 the dangerous situation caused by the large number of driving schools using Drakeswood Road;
30 the continual bad driving techniques used by driving schools backing up a blind hill into Benton Way;
31 the large number of minor accidents in Drakeswood Road caused by the right-angled bend.
Concern about this proposal has been raised by one of the residents likely to be affected by the establishment of a cul-de-sac and a Warwick Road resident.
A recent traffic survey confirmed that overall traffic volumes along Drakeswood Road remain comparatively low (360 - 450 vehicles per day) and represent a fall of about 180 vehicles per day on September 1989 figures. The recorded 85 percentile vehicle speeds remain between 42-58kph. A summary of current and past traffic surveys is shown on Attachment 1. The available traffic data indicates that Drakeswood Road is functioning as a local residential street and the recorded traffic volumes are within the acceptable range for this street function.
Also, the proposed closure is unlikely to achieve the range and magnitude of results expected by the petitioners. Traffic would
still be able to use the majority of Drakeswood Road including the longer straight sections. Conversely, major dislocation to existing residential traffic flow patterns are likely and can affect traffic movements in other streets. In addition, the seven residences north of Benton Way would be particularly affected by access restrictions. Council's refuse collection service would require the establishment of turning areas and bin pads north and south of the affected area. It is recognised that the proposed closure would have minimal impact on traffic flows outside the immediate residential area. However, approval of this closure can set a precedent for similar requests from other local street residents.
Alternative traffic treatments such as strategic traffic islands along Drakeswood Road would have a low priority based on the recorded traffic data.
With regard to the driver training activity, the Police Department has previously advised that it has no jurisdiction over the roadway utilised. However, co-operation of the schools has been sought and any breaches of the Road Traffic Act are monitored accordingly.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
32 does not approve the proposal to establish a cul-de-sac along Drakeswood Road, north of Benton Way;
33 monitors the traffic situation in Drakeswood Road to determine the need for minor traffic improvements;
34 advises the petitioners accordingly.
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City Engineer
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H10612
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10612
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 510-1319
SUBJECT: PETITION FOR TRAFFIC TREATMENTS - LITTORINA AVENUE, HEATHRIDGE
Residents of Littorina Avenue, Heathridge have petitioned Council to install traffic control devices in the vicinity of the entrance to the Eddystone Primary School. The petitioners consider that the volume and speed of traffic along Littorina Avenue is endangering the safety of children in the area. There is also concern about a perceived "through traffic" component from Admiral Grove using Littorina Avenue as a bypass to the Ocean Reef Road and Eddystone Avenue traffic signals.
The matter of traffic flows around the Eddystone Primary School has previously been considered by Council. A feature of the preferred strategy for the Primary School is the construction of a 50 bay car park to the south of the Primary School with access from Eddystone Avenue.
The Ministry of Education has agreed in principle to a "cost share" arrangement for this project. However, the school P&C Association has raised concerns about the effect of the car park on the existing native vegetation and access off Eddystone Avenue. Further liaison with the school on the location of the car park is being undertaken.
In the context of this petition, a further traffic survey of Littorina Avenue was undertaken. The results of this survey are shown on Attachment 1.
At periods of peak traffic flow, the majority of traffic is school related. It appears to be evenly distributed between the connecting roads of Caridean Street, Lepas Street and Admiral Grove. The traffic congestion that occurs at the embayment is likely to be reduced by the future removal of the school bus service from Littorina Avenue and the establishment of the preferred car park off Eddystone Avenue.
There has also been considerable community support for a lower speed limit adjacent to school sites. The legislation to introduce this speed zoning is currently under review by the State Government.
Accordingly, consideration of restrictive traffic control devices in Littorina Avenue should be deferred pending resolution of the car park location for the Eddystone Primary School and State Government consideration of a lower speed limit adjacent to school sites.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
35 defers consideration of the need for traffic treatments along Littorina Avenue pending resolution of the car park location for the Eddystone Primary School and State Government assessment of a lower speed limit adjacent to school sites;
36 advises the petitioners accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10613
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10613
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 510-244
SUBJECT: PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC TREATMENTS - CORNER CLARKSON AVENUE AND WANNEROO ROAD
A 22 signature petition has been received from Freshlink Pty Limited on behalf of its employees, objecting to dust pollution caused by the unsealed surface of the verge immediately west of its building. (Item H90504 refers).
The petitioners advised that the area in question is used as a truck port, it has a bus stop and a public telephone, and request Council consideration of sealing and kerbing the area to eliminate dust.
The area of unsealed surface (embayment) is shown on Attachment 1.
Wanneroo Road is a declared "main road" and is controlled by Main Roads Department. Although Council is responsible for general verge maintenance, constructed trafficable facilities on the verge are still the responsibility of Main Roads Department.
Contact has been made with Main Roads Department and as the area is no longer required as a terminus for Transperth, the Department plans to:
37 remove the unsealed surface;
38 construct a sealed bus embayment for Transperth at or near to the existing unsealed area;
39 landscape the remaining verge.
It has not been possible to determine why Main Roads Department has not undertaken these works previously as Transperth advised the Department more than a year ago that the terminus was not required. Also, Mr Scarfo from Freshlink complained more than two years ago that dust was a problem. A formal request has now been directed to the Director of Metropolitan Operations, Main Roads Department to undertake the work.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council advises the petitioners and owners of the Freshlink Pty Limited that a formal approach has been made by Council to Main Roads Department to remove the area and provide a sealed embayment and landscaped verge in accordance with the Department's proposed treatment for this area.
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City Engineer
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H10614
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10614
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 510-1319, 510-3199
SUBJECT: PETITION TO REDUCE VEHICLE SPEEDS IN ROTHESAY HEIGHTS AND BAYPORT CIRCUIT, MINDARIE
Residents of Mindarie have petitioned Council to express their concern about driver behaviour and vehicle speeds on Rothesay Heights and Bayport Circuit. They seek Council's action to control traffic speeds in this area. (Item H90515 refers).
Mindarie is a developing suburb that currently has residences on approximately 37% of the available allotments, as shown on Attachment 1. In this environment, traffic flows are likely to be light and irregular in nature. With these light traffic conditions, the opportunity exists for a certain proportion of motorists to travel at high speeds and drive erratically. However, experience has shown that as suburbs develop, the normal traffic restraints associated with residential activity does provide some control on motorist's speeds. Also, two roundabouts have been constructed in Rothesay Heights and with the further development of this estate, these treatments should assist in controlling the driver behaviour being experienced. The need for other traffic treatments at this stage would appear to be of a low priority. Accordingly, in the interim, Police surveillance of this area has been sought.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council:
40 requests the Police Department to undertake regular surveillance of Rothesay Heights and Bayport Circuit, Mindarie;
41 monitors the traffic situation in Mindarie following development of the overall subdivision;
42 advises the petitioners accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10615
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10615
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 510-1151
SUBJECT: VEHICLE SPEEDS - CHADSTONE ROAD, CRAIGIE
Residents of Chadstone Road and Allambie Drive, Craigie have petitioned Council to express their concern about the speed of vehicles along Chadstone Road. They are particularly concerned about vehicle speeds in the vicinity of the junction of these two roads.
The results of a recent traffic survey is shown on Attachment 1.
Generally, the vehicle speeds are at or below the legal speed limit. However, the speed of south bound traffic along Chadstone Road towards Allambie Drive is above the legal limit. All roads within this area are of standard residential width and the traffic volumes are within the acceptable range for the street functions. With the standard 7.4m pavement, it would be a difficult and costly exercise to reduce mid-block vehicle speeds along the length of Chadstone Road. The local component of this traffic can also negate the effectiveness of restrictive traffic control treatments. As the main concern of the petitioners is with the potential hazard at the Allambie Drive and Chadstone Road junction, it is considered that further warning signs at this location may assist driver awareness. Accordingly, the Main Roads Department has been requested to assess this matter.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
43 requests the Main Roads Department to install advisory intersection signs at the intersection of Chadstone Road and Allambie Drive, Craigie;
44 advises the residents accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10616
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10616
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 510-2088
SUBJECT: PARKING PROHIBITIONS - O'LEARY ROAD, PADBURY
Council approved, at its April 1993 meeting, the construction of a cul-de-sac bulb at the eastern end of O'Leary Road, Padbury (Item H10408 refers). This treatment is required to facilitate vehicular traffic turning movements for parents picking up children from the Padbury Catholic Primary School. The traffic in the street is primarily school related and vehicle queues are likely to form in the bulb during early morning and mid afternoon.
Accordingly, carriageway and verge parking prohibitions are proposed to retain a "clear area" in the cul-de-sac bulb at peak school traffic times.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
45 installs "NO PARKING, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE 8.00AM - 9.00AM, 2.30PM - 3.30PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY" signs around the cul-de-sac bulb in O'Leary Road, Padbury as shown on Attachment No 1 to Report No H10616;
46 advises the Padbury Catholic Primary School accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10617
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10617
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 30/226
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF QUARRY LICENSE - PT LOT 2 DAYRELL ROAD, NOWERGUP
A small limestone block cutting quarry has been operated by Mr Stati on Part Lot 2 Dayrell Road, Nowergup since September 1990. An application for an Extractive Industry License has been received from Australian Limestone Supply Pty Limited so that it can take over operation of the quarry from Mr Stati.
The proposal is to continue the current operation with the existing equipment. It is understood that Australian Limestone Supply Pty Limited has been operating the quarry for some time on behalf of Mr Stati and is now finalising the purchase of the equipment and operating lease.
The City Health Surveyor has advised that there have been no complaints about this quarry and that the current operation appears satisfactory in regard to noise.
Australian Limestone Supply Pty Limited has indicated that it is willing to continue the road maintenance contribution agreement. This report only relates to an Extractive Industry License as the Development Approval issued in relation to the land is valid until December 1994.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approves the application for an Extractive Industry License for Australian Limestone Supplies for a limestone block cutting quarry on Part Lot 2 Dayrell Road, Nowergup with the following conditions:
47 annual fee $300;
48 period of license 2 years;
49 rehabilitation bond $20,000;
50 the applicant entering into an agreement with the City of Wanneroo, in accordance with By-law 7 of the Extractive Industry By-laws Act under Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act, to pay the City of Wanneroo a road charge contribution for each cubic metre of limestone removed from the site for extraordinary expenses for repairing and maintaining roads under its control in the neighbourhood of the proposed excavation at the rate of $0.16 per cubic metre. Such payment to be made quarterly.
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H10618
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10618
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 30/453
SUBJECT: LIMESTONE QUARRY : LOTS 1 & 2 FLYNN DRIVE, NEERABUP
In December 1992 (Item G11214 refers) Council resolved to defer consideration of Readymix's quarry application on Lots 1 and 2 Flynn Drive, Neerabup, for six months. This was requested by the company to allow a review of the proposal.
Readymix has now submitted an entirely new application which supersedes the previous application. The new application is currently being processed.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council take no further action on the development application for a limestone quarry on Lots 1 and 2 Flynn Drive, Neerabup as originally considered by Council at Item G10620 in June 1992.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10619
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10619
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 010-4
SUBJECT: TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Council resolved at its May meeting that a report be submitted on the difficulties being experienced by security staff using the mobile radio communication and outlining possible solutions (Item H30538 refers).
BACKGROUND
At its meeting in October 1991, Council resolved to accept the tender of Motorola Australia for the upgrade of its two-way radio communications to be a trunked radio system, as recommended by Consultel Australia Pty Limited.
Consultel Australia Pty Limited had been commissioned by Council to prepare a specification, call tenders and review submissions for the upgrade of the radio system.
Mr T Kemert of Consultel Pty Limited addressed the Technical Services Committee and gave details of the difference between "trunked" and "conventional" systems and advised that in considering the options available, the facility for interconnecting the mobile radio system with Council's PABX telephone system made the trunked radio system much more attractive.
Included with the upgrade of the two-way radio system was the requirement to establish a new mast site location and new antennae. In this regard, Council had resolved to enter into negotiations with Bureau Services (then State I.T.) to joint fund the construction of a new mast at High Road in Wanneroo on State Government land.
Bureau Services, for its part, agreed to grant Council with free access to the mast in perpetuity and as a privileged tenant have an optimum vantage point on the mast.
Previously, Council had leased the Phillips Communal Site at the rental charge of $1,800 per annum. In April 1992, work commenced by Motorola Australia to install all of the two-way radios and base site equipment. However, as the State Government at this time had yet to approve budget funding for its part of the new mast, a temporary access to the Bush Fires Tower, adjacent to the new mast location, was provided by Bureau Services at no cost to Council.
Bureau Services indicated that it anticipated work would commence by late June 1992 and that the new mast would be completed by July 1992 for Council's use. Provision of the mast, however, was not available to Council until October 1992.
Meanwhile, Motorola's installation had been completed by the end of May 1992 and commissioning had begun using the Bush Fire Tower location for the antenna and base site equipment.
ISSUES
At this time, it was recognised that certain areas to the north of the coastline of the municipality were not being covered by the system, contrary to the spectrum analysis plots that had been produced by Telecom which had indicated considerably better coverage than was being achieved.
However, it is to be recognized that in answer to Council's question regarding coverage of the municipality by the new trunked system, Mr Kemert did advise in his address to the Technical Services Committee in October 1991 that there could still be areas in Yanchep that may not be serviced by the new mast site because of the topography of the land in the northern periphery. This could be addressed at a later stage by the provision of a second mast in an optimum location of that area but it would be more appropriate to defer this item until the level of coverage in the area could be fully determined after a period of full operation.
EVALUATION
Evaluation to determine the coverage began shortly after transfer onto the new mast. This has been hampered by not having the preferred dipole antenna array for the top of the mast location as originally proposed by Bureau Services. Bureau Services has confirmed that dipole arrays of the type proposed are not available because of considerable technical difficulties.
Problems in achieving factual information regarding the coverage were initially experienced because of the temporary colinear type of antenna provided by Motorola for Council's use on the Bush Fire Tower. It provided an elliptical path for transmission designed for a lower situation on the mast. Its use at the 70 metre point on the new mast was causing the signal path to pass overhead resulting in considerable loss of communications generally. After addressing the Bureau Services' problem with the dipole array with Motorola, a special cellware antenna was provided by Motorola, permanently on loan to Council, to overcome the problem.
The cellware antenna, however, was of a much heavier construction than the dipoles and the mast design did not cater for the weight of the cellware antenna on top of the new mast.
It is understood that special "earthing" arrangements are necessary for any antenna located at the top point on the mast as it is susceptible to lightening strikes which can cause serious damage to base equipment. The cellware antenna is a special "high grade" antenna and designed to meet this requirement.
Bureau Services redesigned the reinforcement of the mast structure and this has now been operational since April 1993. On going assessments are being carried out to determine the exact areas of poor communication and locations of additional mast sites that will achieve coverage for the Yanchep and coastline areas. Funding of $80,000 has been included in the 1993/94 draft Budget for this purpose. It is proposed for this matter to be resolved prior to the start of the 1993 fire season.
CONCLUSIONS
Presently, Security and Bush Fire personnel are provided with a "talk around" two way radio facility to enable communications in those areas without having to go through the "repeater" station. This system has proved to be a satisfactory interim arrangement until a northern mast location is determined.
Although this report specifically addresses the lack of communication in certain areas and the rationale to resolve the problems, the new system has proved to be highly successful with the Security Department and others alike. Enhanced general coverage and clarity has been achieved and the interconnect facility with Council's telephone system has proved to be of considerable value, providing for direct contact with office staff, suppliers and contractors and for the general safety and well being of after hours staff.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10620
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10620
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 508-4
SUBJECT: SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER DEPOSIT LEGISLATION POLICY
South Australia is the only Australian State with container deposit legislation (CDL). This legislation was introduced in 1975 and it is popular with the residents of South Australia and strongly opposed by organisations representing many of the national and multi-national beverage companies. Section 7 of the Industry Commission Report on recycling looks at this in some detail and forms Attachment 1 to this report. (Item H10521 refers).
The system operates quite simply. The manufacturer decides if the container will be returned through the point of sale (similar to soft drink bottles in WA) or through collection depots. There are 120 collection depots in South Australia with approximately 98% of containers directed to these depots. The members of the public are paid 5 cents per item. At the collection depots the containers are sorted and sent to Super Collection Agencies for processing. There are currently four Super Collection Agencies. The manufacturer negotiates with the Super Collection Agency of his choice to handle his containers and pays the agency the 5 cents deposit plus a handling fee.
The debate in Australia on CDL has mainly addressed its effectiveness for roadside litter reduction. Claims that CDL is an expensive and not particularly effective way to reduce roadside litter appear to be justified. The significant contribution to the "Keep Australia Beautiful" Council in the various States clearly relates to the debate on CDL and roadside litter.
The issue is not as clear in the area of recycling. A major argument against CDL is that it collects most of the glass and aluminium containers. These form the major income for kerbside collection programmes and their viability is reduced when there is less glass and aluminium to collect. On the other hand, there are some indications from South Australia that many people will put deposit items out for recycling and the higher value of these items helps to fund the recycling collection.
The other major item for kerbside collection is newspaper. This is viable to be picked up by private contractors in Perth where the collection area is close to a processing centre. It also lends itself reasonably well to drop off points and community fund-raising by schools and other groups.
The introduction of CDL on beverage containers based on the South Australian model would warrant a major review of the current kerbside collection programmes being developed in Western Australia.
Now that the Swan Brewery is stopping the use of refillable bottles, the only refillable bottles will be those used for some cool drinks and fruit juices. Many of the recycling kerbside collection programmes do not separate refillable bottles. This loss of the high cost refillable bottles is likely to result in them totally disappearing in the near future. Comparatively, CDL appears to favour the use of refillable bottles.
In a general sense, CDL has two notable features:
51 responsibility and cost of recycling the affected containers is reflected in the market place;
52 it is effective in keeping the designated items out of the waste stream.
These features indicate that it would be useful for problem wastes such as car tyres, car batteries and used engine oil.
CDL has been promoted to the State Government by a number of Local Councils and conservation groups. The Keep Australia Beautiful Council and private industry have lobbied actively against CDL. The Recycling Blueprint recommended against CDL. The State Government does not appear interested in using CDL as part of the waste minimisation strategy for Western Australia.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10621
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10621
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 508-5-1
SUBJECT: BADGERUP TIP MULCHING PLANT
Council has requested information on the cost and feasibility of mulching garden waste in the City of Wanneroo. Mulching and composting of garden waste has been considered in several recent studies and reasonably good information is available. The issue of composting green waste is also being considered by the Mindarie Regional Council in its evaluation of secondary waste treatment processes.
The cost of operating a "greens" drop-off facility at a site like the Badgerup Road Tip is in the order of $50 to $70 per tonne of mulch. The mulch has a market value of about $25 per tonne. Green mulch composting costs an additional $10 per tonne to process and this compost then has a market value in excess of $37 per tonne. The market report commissioned by the Mindarie Regional Council indicated that there is significant current demand in the market for shredded green waste and for compost.
Several Councils in Perth now mulch green waste at their tip site. The situation at the City of Melville is that residents get 6 tip passes and the tip entry fees are $5 per trailer or $23 per tonne for organic waste. People who take green waste to the shredding area can buy a trailer load of mulch for $5, which is half the cost of shredding the material. Most of the mulch produced by Melville is used by their Parks and Gardens Department or as final cover mulch to help revegitate the tip site.
The Mindarie Regional Council is considering composting as part of its long term waste disposal strategy. To be viable, this requires a major expansion in the compost market in Perth. A desirable first stage to this is the production and sale of green mulch compost. The option of the Cities of Perth, Stirling and Wanneroo joining in a regional operation is being studied. A decision on a local facility should not be made until the regional issue is finalised.
Provision has been made in the draft 1993/94 Budget to build a "greens" processing facility at the old Badgerup Tip site in
Wangara. It would be funded from the Refuse Disposal Reserve Fund and, therefore, does not impact directly on this year's rates.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council notes the provision in the draft 1993/94 Budget for a "greens" processing facility at the old Badgerup Road Tip site in Wangara and resolves to undertake discussions with the Mindarie Regional Council on establishing a regional approach to "greens" processing before undertaking construction of its own facility at the old Badgerup Road Tip site in Wangara.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10622
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10622
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: SKATE PARK WORKING PARTY
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 250-7
SUBJECT: CRAIGIE LEISURE CENTRE - SKATEBOARD PARK
At its meeting on 22 July 1992, Council resolved to form a working party comprising two Councillors and appropriate Council officers to examine alternative low cost skateboard park development options for placement at various locations in the City.
This course of action was taken following the presentation of a report to the Finance and Administrative Resources Committee (G30710 refers) on the results of a skate park feasibility study undertaken on behalf of Council by a local social research consultant.
Councillor Freame and Councillor Dammers were nominated to represent Council on the working party.
A number of meetings have taken place to examine the desirability of skating facilities and the merits of low cost developments in various locations, compared with the consultant's conclusion that a need for a skate park has been confirmed and a site at Craigie Region Open Space was the preferred location.
Council will be aware that there is a wide range of facilities used by skating enthusiasts, from very simple and gradual inclines, slopes and ramps to the more sophisticated courses and structures for experienced and skilled users.
It became apparent that the working party needed input from representatives of the skating fraternity in respect to the design and construction of the various components contemplated in a skate park development. Several young enthusiasts were invited to join the working party and their contribution has been most helpful.
Council has previously been informed that if it provided skating amenities for public use it would owe a duty of reasonable care under the general principles of negligence to users of the facility and others who may be affected by the facility.
It was, therefore, necessary to obtain professional advice from Council's insurers concerning the legal liability associated with the provision and use of these type of facilities.
Both Council's insurance broker (Alexander Stenhouse Ltd) and the State Government Insurance Office (SGIO) have met with the working party to discuss these issues. A report was provided by the Risk Management Division of the SGIO addressing their requirements in connection with such a development.
All of these discussions led the working party to the conclusion that one facility should be provided in a central location within the City of Wanneroo rather than several low cost developments in various localities throughout the municipality.
The following comments are offered in support of this viewpoint.
1 Simple facilities such as gentle inclines, slopes and ramps do not provide a challenge for the majority of young people. Most skaters become proficient fairly quickly and with this increase in skill level there is the desire to experience more demanding facilities. Consequently, low cost developments on selected parks would tend to lay idle most of the time.
2 The issue of supervision is closely linked with the nature of the skating facility and, in particular, the foreseeable risk of injury associated with the facility.
A skate park with a relatively gentle incline, grass verges at the sides and humps to reduce excessive speed is an example of a low risk facility.
Other skate park facilities may bear little resemblance to such a low risk model. The height, curves and construction of a half pipe or ramp design may pose a serious risk of injury to users who do not have adequate experience, skills and protection. It is in relation to facilities of this nature that the issue of supervision is particularly critical.
As the demand from skating enthusiasts is directed towards more sophisticated and challenging facilities, proper supervision is an integral aspect of any development proposed. This requirement clearly indicates the desirability of providing one central facility rather than several local amenities.
3 The young people invited to participate in the working party's discussions have consistently stated that competent skaters are prepared to travel to a facility that is well designed, challenging and adequately maintained.
Following consideration of these factors the working party focused its attention on the most acceptable design for a skate park at Craigie Region Open Space.
ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS
Site
The recommended site for a skate park on Craigie Reserve is at the rear of the existing outdoor facility as shown on Attachment 1. Other locations have been considered including the area north of the basketball stadiums and north of the circular access road near a future oval. However, these options either preclude further development of the basketball complex or are too far away from established infrastructure. The chosen site enables cross usage of pool and skateboard facilities, such as outside toilets, kiosk, amusement machines and recreation areas for rest and viewing.
The area is heavily wooded with some well established trees worthy of preservation. It is considered that some trees can be retained as part of the facility with the remainder of the site cleared for grassing and landscaping. The site slopes gently down from east to west enabling drainage of hard surfaces to the existing stormwater system.
Layout
The layout of the facility is shown on Attachment 2. Although conceptual in nature, these facilities were identified, from users' input at the working party as the most desirable and attractive to existing skaters. It is worth noting at this stage that cost was not a factor in the selection of these facilities. Rather, purpose, desirability, durability and cross usage where possible.
The layout comprises:
1 a vertical half pipe ramp, a sketch of which is shown on Attachment 3. This is the main "trick" facility in the park and would attract the most experienced users. Access is from a staircase at one end which would service a future lip trick ramp, also shown on Attachment 3. This equipment is of moderate cost now - $37,500, but it can be constructed as a prefabricated structure secured to a concrete pad which would enable later relocation and re-use. It needs to be surrounded by a 1.2m high fence to control stray skateboards and clear of the main side boundary fence for security and safety. The half pipe ramp should also have a clear area around it for queuing and spectators for (paid) demonstrations. A future lip trick ramp is a smaller version for less experienced and learner skateboarders. It too can be prefabricated and constructed to suit relocation and re-use.
2 Streetscape
This facility comprises a large asphalt paved area surrounded by kerbing and a five metre wide brick paved apron area with a stormwater outlet connected to the stormwater system as shown on Attachment 2. This item is essentially an area that can have portable mini ramps and larger ramps located on the main and apron areas to recreate a streetscape, the standard environment for skateboarders using existing roads and car parks (Attachment 4 shows the style of mini ramps, Attachments 5 and 6 are sketches from the skateboarders on the Working Party showing possible layouts and details of the streetscape ramps). Tarpaulin covers would be required for these ramps to protect them from the weather. The asphalt area would be re-usable and, therefore, is of a size to suit roller hockey (ice-hockey on roller skates/blades) and indoor hockey (using standard field hockey sticks) played outdoors.
Whilst not an ideal venue for outdoor organised sports, the asphalt area is relatively cheap to construct, and is suitable to learn roller skating and roller blading as well as providing a streetscape for experienced users. The streetscape ramps and mini-ramps would be constructed from steel and timber and require regular maintenance in terms of painting and weatherproofing. The paved area is of very low maintenance with crack control, sand/dirt removal and weed/lawn eradication the only maintenance items.
Stormwater Drainage
The asphalt paved area requires drainage to clear rainwater from it. The existing system is constructed up to the staff car park at the rear of the Leisure Centre and extension and connection to the skateboard facilities is an additional cost to the park. Alternatively, the stormwater may be disposed onto natural surface north of the car park.
Landscaping
It is envisaged the finished skateboard park would be contained within a 1.8m high security fence on a nominal boundary line 5m from the existing road as shown on Attachment 2. Apart from the major preserved trees, the entire area would be grassed and reticulated to provide sufficient areas around each item for queuing, spectating and, if necessary, demonstrations and learning groups.
Parking
Access to the skateboard park would have to be through the main entry of the complex to ensure that patrons use the main car park. While some usage of the rear access roads and the under utilised staff car park for parking is possible now, its use as the main car parking area would cause operational problems. Currently, the main car parks are full when the centre is open to netball/basketball as well as aerobics, swimming and other normal usages. When the demand is sufficient, the western car park is available for use with vehicular traffic expected to use the rear roads for entry/exit rather than through the busy main car parks. When this occurs, roadside parking at the rear of the skateboard park could cause problems, and especially so if patrons are young and set down/pick up procedure is adopted.
Parking control on the rear access roads would then have to be considered.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Exact costings for the ramps in the skateboard park are difficult to quantify because the variety of materials and structures and the dearth of reliable costings for similar structures elsewhere.
First Stage
. Site Works - (clearing, earthworks) $ 7,500
. Vertical half pipe ramp $ 37,500
. Streetscape (asphalt area, kerbing, apron) $ 53,000
. Mini Ramps $ 10,000
. Street Ramps $ 50,000
. Ramp Covers $ 6,000
. Stormwater (connection to existing system) $ 18,000
. Landscaping (grassing, reticulation, shade
trees, fencing, signs, rails) $ 50,000
. Design Fees $ 15,000
Total $247,000
Future Stages
. Lip Trick Ramp
(smaller version of half pipe ramp) $ 20,000
. Street Ramps (more difficult) $ 10,000
BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS
The recommended location for the skate park at the rear or north side of the existing swimming pools at Craigie Leisure Centre provides the basis for the following considerations.
This site offers cross usage of facilities with the remainder of the complex and also has the capacity given inclusion of minimum buildings infrastructure such as gate-reception-kiosk entrance, public toilets and storage areas to be able to operate as a stand alone facility.
Access through the existing pool concourse area would pose some problems due to possible slippage because of wet surfaces and the need for skate park patrons to manoeuvre around the pool users. Externally, a paved and fenced race could be constructed to offer direct access to the skate park through the outdoor pool area, thereby restricting access and reducing interaction between user groups. The fencing would be moveable if required and constructed of 1.5m high rounded top pool type fencing.
Access to services such as sewer, SECWA, water, gas, Telecom and an extension to the main centre PA system are readily available and can be extended from the main complex. It should be noted that the 80 diameter PVC pressure sewer from the existing complex runs at a depth of 1500mm diagonally across the proposed roller hockey area and would clash with possible amenity buildings that need to be built at the top of the fenced race entry to the skate park.
Night time lighting of the skate park will be necessary and would require large lighting poles to flood light the usage area. Security for the park can really only be effected by way of boundary and internal fencing.
As a stand alone skate park, there would need to be at the end of the fenced race a gate house/kiosk for ticket processing and hire of protective skateware goods together with refreshments. Logically, toilet and changerooms would adjoin with an area left to expand the building to maybe include a time-zone style amusement area should it be desired. A storage shed would be required somewhere and be conveniently located on site to house equipment and small moveable streetscape items. Spectator seating and covered areas are not a consideration at this moment.
Building Construction Costs
First Stage
1 Paved Race and Fence (55m) $ 9,500
2 Gate House - Kiosk (40m2) $ 28,000
3 Storage Shed (40m2) $ 12,000
4 Service Extension $ 10,000
5 Design Fees $ 5,000
Total $ 64,500
Future Stage
1 Toilet Changerooms (110m2) $ 77,000
2 Night Lighting (3 Poles) $ 30,000
MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The skate park would fall into the management portfolio of the Recreation Facilities Manager - Craigie Regional Zone who would be responsible for all facets of its operation.
The issue of supervision has been addressed by Council's insurers and it is their assertion that it would be in Council's interest to provide full supervision at all times. This includes one person during off-peak times and two or more during busier peak times. These staff would work at the entry point and look after kiosk sales and equipment hire as well as supervise the activity areas.
The three codes of skating relevant to this facility include skateboarding, roller skates and in-line skates or blades. When combined with three levels of competence - advanced, intermediate and novice - there are, therefore, nine separate skate groups who will need, as required by the insurers, to be rotated in turn on the facility. This will require a comprehensive schedule of times to be allocated to each code and each level of competency. This may detract from the spontaneous appeal of the facility.
The skating enthusiasts on the Working Party believe it would be unnecessary to separate the skating modes and competency levels as much as the insurers asserted and sited working examples, eg 'The Edge' Skate Park in Fremantle where there was a co-operative mix of such. Council would have to decide whether to accept the insurers assessment of the risk involved in this issue.
A skate park supervisor would be appointed to develop the facility's programming and to set the operating timetable. This person would be supported by casual staffing resources to be used during peak times.
Hours of Operation
It is envisaged that the skate park would not necessarily be open as much as the pool complex but rather be driven by demand. It is anticipated that the park would be most popular out-of-school hours with some in-school hours demand being generated by tertiary students and unemployed.
During school holidays, weekends, public holidays and pupil free days the park could be open for up to ten hours with two staff required for supervision. During the remaining 185 days the park is likely to be open for, on average, four hours with up to two staff on duty.
Operating Hours
Skate Park Craigie Leisure Centre
DAYS HOURS STAFF COSTS @ $10/HR
School Holidays 50 10 2 $10,000.00
Weekends 104 10 2 $20,800.00
Public holidays 6 10 2 $ 1,200.00
Pupil free days 20 10 2 $ 4,000.00
Remainder 185 4 2 $14,800.00
Weekend and Public
Holiday Penalties $ 4,400.00
Total 365 $55,200.00
Entry Fees
It has been difficult to quantify the use the skate park would attract when fully operational. The feedback from members of the user group who were on the committee was optimistic. Annual attendances of between twenty and thirty five thousand were discussed.
It is planned that users of the skate park would enter the facility by way of the existing entrance, pay their entry fees and proceed through the pool complex to the skate park.
The attendance figure used for entry fee calculations is 20,000 per year with an even split between seniors and juniors.
The Working Party also came to the conclusion that a composite admission fee could be established which would allow entry to both the pool area and the skate park facility.
Income under this arrangement would be shared between the pool and the skate park. If ten cents was added to each adult entry and twenty cents to each child entry the following income would be generated based on pool attendances during the last twelve months.
AQUATIC CENTRE USERS PER 1992-93 ATTENDANCES
Age Group Attendances Current New Fee Additional
Admission Income
Seniors
(over 14 yrs) 118,000 $2.80 $2.90 $11,800
Juniors
(under 14 yrs) 97,000 $1.50 $1.70 $19,400
Total $31,200
Plus income from those attracted to the skate park only
Entry Fees No. Fee Income
Seniors 14 + 10,000 $2.90 $29,000.00
Juniors «14 10,000 $1.70 $17,000.00
20,000 $46,000.00
The operating income for the skate park based on the above figures would be $77,200.
OPERATING EXPENDITURE
Wages (as detailed above) $55,200.00
Staffing On-Costs
(Leave loading, superannuation, uniforms) $ 5,000.00
Cleaning
(four hours per week plus materials) $ 3,500.00
Insurance $ 2,000.00
Maintenance $ 1,500.00
Repairs $ 5,000.00
Grounds Maintenance $ 500.00
Equipment $ 2,500.00
Advertising $ 1,000.00
Office Expenses $ 250.00
Total $76,450.00
Whilst the abovementioned figures are only estimates it appears that the project could be viable if the projected attendances are accurate and skating enthusiasts are prepared to pay the entry fee recommended.
FUNDING
Funds amounting to $185,000 have been carried forward from the 1991-92 Budget. As indicated above, engineering construction costs amount to $247,000 and building costs are $64,500, giving a total construction cost of $311,500. In view of this, a further $126,500 would be required in the 1993-94 budget to cover the shortfall if Council wished to proceed with the project. This does not of course include operating costs.
The Skate Park Working Party recommended that Council:
1 accepts Craigie Open Space as the most appropriate location for a skate park development; and
2 refers provision of funds for the construction and operation of the skate park project for consideration in the 1993-94 Draft Budget.
Submitted for Council consideration.
R T McNALLY R BANHAM R FISCHER
City Engineer City Recreation and City Building Surveyor
Cultural Services Manager
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H10623
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10623
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 303-9-0, 510-92
SUBJECT: FLOODING - GREENWOOD KINDERGARTEN, CALECTASIA STREET, GREENWOOD
On 1 May 1993, extreme heavy rainfall caused the Greenwood Kindergarten to be flooded by stormwater (Item H40538 refers). Stormwater was reportedly ponded "knee deep" at the low point on Calectasia Street and the kindergarten yard was also covered by approximately 10 centimetres depth of water.
An analysis has highlighted the following factors as relevant to the stormwater flooding:
53 the extreme heavy rainfall;
54 inadequate drainage throughout the catchment;
55 overflows from the Greenwood Village Shopping Centre car park;
56 lack of a defined overland flow path to the sump site for excess stormwater.
There is an extensive history of road flooding at this location although no reports have been received in recent years. Improvement works have previously been carried out including enlarging the nearby sump, additional collector pits and pipework and connection of the shopping centre car park soak system to the road drainage system.
With regard to the shopping centre discharge, an agreement exists whereby Council accepts some stormwater through a controlled pipe link from the car park low point to the road drainage system. However, overflow verge discharges have also repeatedly occurred, bringing storm debris which can block the road drainage system. It is to be noted that while the car park surface flows are small compared to the overall road system surface flows, they are not insignificant.
To improve this drainage situation at the kindergarten, major works to control the flooding have been listed as a priority in
the draft 1993/94 Budget. These proposed works will include:
57 modification to the road profile over approximately a 50m length to relocate the adjacent road low point away from the kindergarten building so that excess stormwater will have an overland flow path to the sump. The estimated cost of this work, as shown on Attachment 1, is $50,000;
58 provision of adequate drainage pipework at the new low point and immediate surrounds to control flooding. The estimated cost is $50,000;
59 liaison with the shopping centre management to control overland surface discharges.
In addition to these proposed works, the overall catchment area has been listed for further upgrading works. Ideally, the total drainage system will be improved to current design standards throughout the catchment. The estimated cost for this work is in the order of $100,000.
These additional works will be listed on a priority ranking in the Capital Works Programme as part of ongoing drainage improvements throughout the City. These works are not necessary for immediate control of the flooding. It is considered that the initial improvement works programmed will minimise the potential stormwater flooding adjacent to the kindergarten.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council lists for consideration as a high priority in the 1993/94 draft Budget the funding of $100,000 for the staged construction of road and drainage improvements to Calectasia Street, Greenwood.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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H10624
CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO H10624
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 201-0
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT - BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BUILDING CONTROL BRANCH
STATISTICS
A summary of the building licenses for the month of May 1993 is shown on Attachment A. A 4 year comparison is shown on Attachment B. The number of permits issued in May 1993 was 17% more than the number of permits issued in May 1992 and the value was 17% more. Compared to the four year average, the number of permits is 135% and the value is 120%
The financial analysis of licence receipts is set out below:
1992/93 1991/92 1992/93 1991/92
Month's Month's Year to Date Y-T-D
Month Actual Budgeted Actual Actual Budgeted Actual
$ $ $ $ $ $
JUL 171,517 78,300 40,117 171,517 78,300 40,117
AUG 102,011 83,600 81,324 273,528 161,900 121,441
SEPT 117,867 86,300 68,892 391,395 248,200 190,333
OCT 126,888 94,400 93,810 518,283 342,600 284,143
NOV 116,517 91,700 71,960 634,800 434,300 356,103
DEC 118,009 75,300 75,569 752,809 509,600 431,672
JAN 91,331 61,700 62,995 844,140 571,300 494,667
FEB 95,921 75,600 79,366 940,061 646,900 574,043
MAR 182,371 68,900 109,075 1122,432 715,800 683,118
APR 99,978 77,700 85,053 1222,410 793,500 768,171
MAY 123,028 80,900 88,634 1345,438 874,400 856,805
Actual year-to-date receipts to the end of May 1993 are 154% more than the budgeted receipts.
The number of permits approved from July 1992 to May 1993 was 17% more than in July to November 1993 and the value was 46% more as shown on Attachment A.
NOTICES AND PROSECUTIONS
Elizabethan Pools - for File Reference: 1884/179/5
for failing to collect
licence Fined $200.00, Costs $250.00
BUILDING CONTROL ACTIVITY
This month 660 building applications were received and 648 building licenses were prepared for issue. Eight site instructions for building infringements were issued and six matters were satisfactorily resolved.
Swimming pool inspections resulted in nine site instructions issued and 12 matters were resolved from 133 inspections. 318 site visits were carried out for advice to ratepayers and builders.
Total inspection-related functions carried out by the Building Control Section numbered 5505.
COUNCIL BUILDINGS WORKS PROGRAMME
The Building Works Programme for 1992/93 is set out in Attachment C.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the action taken in relation to the issuing of Licenses as set out in Attachment A to Report H10624;
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10625
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10625
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 061-375
SUBJECT: JOONDALUP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING: THIRD FLOOR BALCONY
Cr Dammers reported a near incident regarding access to the third floor external terrace where a young child was attempting to climb the 1020mm brick terrace balcony railing.
There is some 190m of this brick balcony railing to be attended upon should a protective safety barrier be installed for the full length.
This run can be reduced to 100m if the west and east terraces are isolated by gates from the walkways to the north and south side of Council facilities on this floor. This is the preferred option. Costing for safety screens is based upon this principle, see Attachment A.
Prices received for a 500mm high, aluminium framed, toughened glass screen mounted and cantilevering vertically out of the existing brick railing to give a new top of railing height of 1450mm is $25,000.
This height will restrict vision only for a few people. To go higher is to incur a doubling of cost due to the containment structure required to resist the vertical wind forces that can be experienced in this highly exposed terrain category. Further, the glass can still be cleaned externally over the roof below by a person standing on top of a foot stool placed on the terrace floor and passing a cleaning hand over the top of the 1450 high railing.
If viewing for children is a desirable facility to provide then a raised platform dais could be constructed and left in a permanent position set back some distance from the balcony railing.
Submitted for Council consideration.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10626
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10626
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 469-1
SUBJECT: PETITION REQUESTING SUITABLE PERMANENT HOME PLAYING VENUE AND CLUBROOMS: JOONDALUP AND DISTRICTS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB
Council, at its April 1993 meeting, received a 513 signature petition from the Joondalup and Districts Rugby League Club seeking a suitable permanent home playing venue and clubroom facility.
Councillors and staff met with Club representatives on 18 April 1993 to discover the Clubs proposals.
The Club membership is 60 seniors playing four teams and five junior teams. It expects to enter 1st Division in 1995. The League insist on certain standards for facilities including fencing off the ground, clubrooms, toilets, etc.
Currently, the Joondalup and Districts Rugby League Club play at Admiral Park. It has hired transportables to provide some of the facilities it requires.
The Clubs proposals are:
1 extend the toilet facilities at Admiral Park to include changerooms, toilets showers and a covered area, see Attachment A;
The Club is asking the Council to provide the materials and the Club will provide the labour.
Discussions with the Club on 3 June 1993 confirmed that their option was not feasible due to costs involved and services being in the way of building. The option selected was to proceed with an enlarged standard change room addition and develop the building block as normal to other reserves, see Attachment B.
This proposal is an interim measure until a permanent venue can be established following which the Admiral Reserve will be used for junior teams.
2 Develop Quarry Park in Edgewater to provide a permanent venue. Preliminary plans prepared by the Club indicate the development of two fields, car parking, a sump, Clubrooms, fencing and spectator stands.
The development of Quarry Park in Edgewater will be the subject of a future report.
Summary
This report needs to deal with the immediate issue of change rooms and shower. The additions as shown on Attachment B are estimated to cost $57,000 where Council contribution by way of material would be some $30,000 with the Club providing the labour to complete the works. A Club member registered as a builder would co-ordinate and oversee the project.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 accept in principle that the change room additions be added to Admiral Park toilet block to accommodate the requirements of Joondalup and Districts Rugby League Club;
2 endorse the principle that the Club provides the labour and that Council provides the materials, subject to the Club satisfying the City Building Surveyor that it has the expertise to complete the work;
3 refers the expenditure of $30,000 for the additions of change rooms to the Admiral Park toilet block for 1993-94 draft budget consideration.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10627
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10627
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 765-20-1
SUBJECT: WHITFORD BAY SAILING CLUB
At the Community Services Committee meeting held on 5 April, 1993, a report was requested on the development and progress of the Whitford Bay Sailing Club at Mullaloo Point, Whitford.
The Whitford Bay Sailing Club was formed in 1979 to cater for the sailing enthusiasts interested in sailing off the beach monohulls and catamarans up to six metres in length. The Club is incorporated with the Yachting Association of Western Australia with races held most Saturday afternoons during summer (October to April) with a restricted programme throughout the winter months.
Currently, the Club operates from a limestone car park and boat launching ramp. During periods of high use the existing car park at Mullaloo Point is congested with the overflow of vehicles parking on the beach reserve of bitumen car park adjacent to Whitford Avenue and Northshore Drive.
The Club has, over a number of years, been seeking a location at Mullaloo Point on which to construct club facilities which are proposed to include:
. toilets, showers (hot and cold), and changerooms for (eventually) 150 competitors;
. garage for two 5-metre rescue boats (later three) and two tractors;
. equipment store;
. lookout tower (overlooking the sailing area);
. rooms for an office, training classes and committee meetings;
. kitchen, extending later to a canteen;
. hall to house 200 people seated;
. storage for eight small catamarans or dinghies (to be owned by the Club and used for training purposes);
. bar.
A Foreshore Management Plan for Mullaloo Point was prepared by the Town Planning Department in July 1990. This plan was approved by the Department of Planning and Urban Development in November 1992. Council has set aside funds in the 1992/93 Capital Works Budget to commence work on Stage One and Two of the Foreshore Management Plan. Work on the following stages has already commenced.
STAGE ONE: $160,000
Realignment of the main access track and upgrading to a sealed standard.
Provision of a site for the Whitfords Bay Sailing Club.
Construction of the first stage of the car park directly north of the proposed Club site. It is anticipated that construction can be staged subject to use and demand.
Construction of the car/trailer turn around area directly adjacent to the Club site.
Upgrading of the existing animal beach car park (south) and sealing of the access road.
STAGE TWO: $110,000
Upgrading of animal beach car park, extension of coastal dual use path, fencing and dune restoration.
Both stages involve preliminary clearing work prior to design and construction to enable an engineering survey of the proposed facility. Design work is expected to commence late May or early June 1993.
Clearing work at Mullaloo Point has been held back pending approval from the Department of Planning and Urban Development as well as aiming to commence work in the wetter season to avoid sand drift and erosional problems.
$250,000 has been included in the 1993/94 Draft Budget to construct a toilet, changeroom and shower block at the western side of the existing car park adjacent to Whitfords Avenue and Northshore Drive and to provide external services (power, water, etc) into the site.
Please see Attachment 1 for a detailed map of the central node.
Submitted for Council's information.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10628
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10628
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 415/557/8A
SUBJECT: RETAINING WALL: LOT 557 (8A) FRASER ROAD, QUINNS ROCKS.
APPLICATION
An application has been received requesting approval for an existing retaining wall at Lot 557 (8A) Fraser Road, Quinns Rocks, which exceeds 2000 in height (see Attachment 'A').
COUNCIL POLICY
Councils policy requires that all applications for proposed retaining walls which exceed 2000 in height are to be submitted to Council for consideration. The written comments of the affected adjoining owners are required for all retaining walls higher than 1000.
BACKGROUND
In this instance approval was given on the dwelling building licence for two retaining walls. One wall on the boundary was 1000 high and a second wall was to be located 1000 into the property with a height of 1300.
The builder subsequently erected one wall approximately 1000 from the boundary with a height of 2300. This work was carried out without Council approval. The matter is being followed up with the builder and may be the subject of a future report.
The adjoining owners favourable written comments have now been received and the owners have submitted a letter from a structural engineer certifying the structural stability of the wall.
The owners are anxious to obtain Council approval for the wall in order to expedite the issue a Certificate of Local Authority for a strata title. Given the difficult contours on the site and the neighbours favourable comments, approval is recommended.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the existing, 2300 high, limestone retaining wall at Lot 557 (8A) Fraser Road, Quinns Rocks.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10629
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10629
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 48/438/69
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CARPORT: LOT 438 (69) JUSTIN DRIVE, SORRENTO
APPLICATION
An application has been received for approval to construct a carport up to the front boundary line at Lot 438 (69) Justin Drive, Sorrento (see Attachment'A').
RESIDENTIAL PLANNING CODES
Clause 1.55 (b) of the Residential Planning Codes states that a carport may with the approval of Council be constructed up to the street alignment.
BACKGROUND
The applicant wishes to construct a carport up to the front boundary of the property and hard against the left hand side boundary with a brick parapet wall and has submitted the written favourable comments of the adjoining owner.
As the proposal complies with the Residential Planning Codes. If Council refuses the proposal, the applicant has the right of appeal to the Minister for Planning.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed carport to be constructed up to the street alignment and the side boundary at Lot 438 (69) Justin Drive, Sorrento.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10630
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10630
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 1742/13/15
SUBJECT: PROPOSED DWELLING: LOT 13 (15) TILLER ROAD, OCEAN REEF
APPLICATION
An application has been received for approval to construct a dwelling at Lot 13 (15) Tiller Road, Ocean Reef, which will exceed two storeys in height (see Attachment 'A').
COUNCIL POLICY
Where an application for a dwelling is received which exceeds two storeys, the written comments of the affected adjoining owners are to be submitted. Council has the discretion to approve a dwelling which exceeds two storeys.
BACKGROUND
Because the property is a corner lot there are only two adjoining properties which will be affected. The written comments of these owners was sought. The owners of Lot 12 which is the side adjoining property have no objection to the proposed dwelling. The owners of the property at the rear, of Lot 14 Beam Road have lodged a letter of objection.
OBJECTIONS
The objections listed are the height of the building viewed
from the rear (7600). Privacy from this elevation, overshadowing and household noises.
COMMENTS
The distance from the rear balcony of the proposed dwelling to the rear boundary of the property is 9000. There is no legislation that addresses privacy. The overshadowing formula described in the Residential Planning Codes is that no development shall cause more than 50% of an adjoining lot to be in shadow at noon on June 21, save with the approval of Council. Calculating the total height of the proposed dwelling the shadow cast at noon would just reach the top of the rear dividing fence.
The complaints about possible household noise is noted. However, excessive noise, when it occurs, can be controlled by Council's Environmental Health Officers on lodgement of a complaint.
Previous reports to Council on similar matters have indicated that applicants have rights as well as the objecting neighbours. It is considered that as the proposed dwelling has an average height of 5250 over all of its elevations and complies with the Residential Planning Codes and the Building Code of Australia, Council should approve the application.
Should council refuse the proposal, the applicant has a right of appeal to the Minister of Planning.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 approve the proposed dwelling to be erected at Lot 13 (15) Tiller Road, Ocean Reef;
2 advises the affected adjoining owner by letter of Council's actions.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10631
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10631
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 442/225/7
SUBJECT: PROPOSED DWELLING: LOT 225 (7) TWO ROCKS ROAD, TWO ROCKS
An application for a proposed dwelling to be erected at Lot 225 (7) Two Rocks Road, Two Rocks was placed before Council at its meeting on 26 May, 1993 (Item H10532 refers).
The report was referred back to the June Technical Services Committee meeting for further consideration (see Attachment 'A').
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
1 approve the application for the proposed dwelling to be erected at Lot 225 (7) Two Rocks Road, Two Rocks;
2 advises the affected adjoining owners by letter of Council's actions.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10632
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10632
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 635-15
SUBJECT: ALEXANDER HEIGHTS/MARANGAROO COMMUNITY HALL
Council agreed in November to the location of the Community Hall for Alexander Heights on Lot 614 Mirrabooka Avenue, corner of Griffon Way. This site abuts the shopping centre site owned by Homeswest on which is proposed approximately 12,000sqm of shops.
In all of these developments, where the community centre is adjacent to the shopping centre, an effort is made to co-ordinate the design of all facilities so that there is a relevance and interaction between the shopping public and the community centre users.
In early December1992 meetings were held with Homeswest to discuss the design of the shopping centre to achieve some form of integration of the two facilities. The meetings continued during January and agreement was reached on the broad principles of the integrated design leading to the commissioning of Shrapnell Urban Planning by Homeswest to prepare a scheme which could be the subject of review and discussion by all parties.
The City of Wanneroo provided all the basic information such as demographics, Town Planning policy and the brief prepared for the Alexander Heights Hall.
Immediately prior to any work commencing on the project, an approach was made to the City of Wanneroo by the West Australian Municipal Association requesting that young people be involved in the planning of the project.
The aims of the scheme were:
- to develop strategies to enable Council staff and young people to look together at public space design;
- to develop public spaces that are friendly to youth;
- to encourage young people to care and respect these public spaces.
A meeting to discuss the proposal was again held between Homeswest, the City of Wanneroo and WAMA, and action was taken to hold workshops with students from the Girrawheen Senior High School who live in Alexander Heights in order to obtain local input and have the youth feel some ownership of the scheme.
A lot of very meaningful input was received from the young people and schemes prepared by them were used by Shrapnell Urban Planning as an aid to the design of the Centre.
Emphasis was placed in the workshops on the fact that not all of the ideas proposed would or could be used, however there would be certain particular ideas that could be incorporated.
Some of the design features that were recommended and the services thought to be important are shown in Attachment C. Many of these features were similar to those advocated by the Urban Designer.
This process extended the design time required by Shrapnell Urban Planning however a preliminary scheme was received by Homeswest and referred to the City of Wanneroo during the last week in May. A copy of this scheme is shown in Attachment A.
The scheme shows the community centre located in reasonable proximity to the shopping centre and abutting a town square with provision for a library and other future facilities adjacent. In principle, this answers many of the requirements of integration, yet retaining the integrity of the community centre and its operation as a separate facility. Sub-division of the community purposes site from the total development can be facilitated in the scheme as presented.
The design of the Alexander Heights Hall remains basically the same as that presented previously, shown in Attachment B, however the appearance will be amended to tie in with the general architectural theme of the shopping centre.
The site shown in Attachment A is in Hillcrest Road and is opposite Residential R20 development. The hall is sited so that there is safe pedestrian and vehicular access and car parking is screened from the road by planting.
The distance of the hall from adjacent housing is a minimum of 50 metres. With normal building practises and careful design emanation of noise will be no more than the other activities on this site and should not impact on the residential area. Landscaping is placed adjacent to the Hall to allow fenced activities areas for the use of creche and play groups.
Provision has also been made in the scheme for other Council-owned facilities to be constructed at a future date as required.
The scheme has been referred to other Departments for comment and has been well received. The Planning Department felt that the overall thrust of the design is desirable as it captures the theme of the town square, and should be pursued. Detailed planning will need to be discussed between Homeswest, City of Wanneroo and Shrapnel Urban Planners to exactly determine such things as lot boundaries, carpark layouts and car entry and exit points on the site. The frontage of shops with relation to the internal roads and town square will also be dealt with in further negotiations.
Timetable.
Accordingly a discussion was held with Homeswest to set a timetable to provide the agreed site and issue of a title. Homeswest at present own the land.
The timetable of events would comprise:
. discussion and drafting of the final scheme - 4 weeks;
. submission for DOPUD approval, concurrently draw up plans for services - 13 weeks;
. call tenders for services - 3 weeks;
. obtain approval for work and construct - 6 weeks;
. approval of works and clearance of titles - 4 weeks;
. title dealings - 1 week
Total time approximately 31 weeks.
The title to the site and services would, therefore, be available in approximately 7 months or December 1992-January 1994.
In the interim, Homeswest are happy to give written confirmation of the agreement to provide the site to enable construction to commence. Construction work could commence once DOPUD approval is given in approximately 4 months.
Funds totalling $469,200 were provided in the 1992/93 budget for this project.
The revised cost of the Hall was advised in Report No G11121 and exceeded the funds available. The present revised cost of this facility totals $560,000 and accordingly funds have been listed for consideration in the 1993/94 draft budget.
Recommended that in respect of the Alexander Heights/Marangaroo Community Hall, Council
- agrees in principle to the scheme in Attachment A;
- agrees to the site in Griffon Way being changed to Hillcrest Road as in Attachment A;
- authorises negotiation with Homeswest for provision of title to the site;
- authorises the documentation and calling of tenders for the work.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10633
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10633
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 210-0
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS
At its May meeting, Council resolved that a "report be submitted to the Technical Services Committee by the City Building Surveyor on the viability and legal aspects of an additional requirement to the building or by-laws in that all new buildings have 240 volt smoke detectors installed during construction and prior to occupation of the said dwellings and that all extensions to current dwellings must have included into them, the provision of 240 volt smoke detectors to bring the existing dwelling up to the standard of a new dwelling."
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR SMOKE DETECTORS
The Building Regulations and Advisory Committee of the Department of Local Government at its meeting of 5 February 1993 in considering proposals for smoke detectors in residential development, resolved to advise the Australian Uniform Building Regulations Co-ordinating Council as follows:
It supports the installation of hard wired (with battery backup) smoke detectors to all Class 1, 2 and 3 buildings. It does not support retrospectively applying the requirement to existing dwellings.
BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA
Part E1.1 of the Building Code of Australia addresses Fire Fighting Equipment. This part does not apply to (a) a Class 1 or Class 10 building; and (b) except for E1.7, a Class 1b building.
Part E1.7 which addresses Fire and Smoke alarms states (a) An automatic fire and detection and alarm system, designed to ensure the occupants are given adequate warning must be installed in-
(i) a Class 1b building; (Boarding House, Guest House, Hostel or the like with a total floor area not exceeding 300 square metres and in which not more than 12 persons would ordinarily be resident); and
(ii) a Class 3 building (a residential building, other than a building of Class 1 or 2, which is a common place of long term or transient living for a number of unrelated persons) accommodating more than 20 residents used as -
. the residential part of a school, or
. accommodation for the aged, children or people with disabilities.
TYPES OF SMOKE DETECTORS
There are two basic types of residential smoke detectors used today, ionization detectors and photoelectric detectors. Both detectors have sensing chambers which operate in different ways to sense products of combustion given off by developing fires.
Detectors are now available which combine the best attributes of ionization and photoelectronic detectors. The detectors can be powered by batteries or 240/AC mains using a domestic power source within the property.
All types of smoke detectors have limitations. No type of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time. In general, detectors may not always give warning of fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches or arson.
The installation of smoke detectors may lead to lower insurance rates.
AVAILABILITY OF SMOKE DETECTORS
Enquiries made to Wormald Fire Systems company revealed that it can supply a 240V smoke detector system with a battery backup. The system comprises a Single zone fire panel which will handle up to 40 smoke detectors. The average home could require at least 5 smoke detectors. Installation costs could bring an average smoke detection system up to approximately $900.00. This figure does not include installation costs. The panel does not have AS1603 approvals. The detectors are approved to AS1603. It is expected that, should the Regulations be changed, there will be intense competition to supply residential smoke detection systems and that the price will reduce substantially. The W.A. Fire Brigade Board recommends the installation of small battery charged smoke detectors. These cost only a few dollars and are available at most hardware stores.
The alternative to smoke detectors are sprinkler systems. The cost of a sprinkler domestic standard system for the average home would be approximately $4000.00.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FIRE BRIGADES BOARD STATISTICS
In the 1991/1992 Western Australian Fire Brigades Board's Annual Report, statistics for the City of Wanneroo indicate that the total number of fires was 721 with total damages of $2,122,883 or an average of $2,944. The statistics do not break up the fires into categories.
The Annual Report did not contain details of deaths. The Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate that in 1991, in this State, there were 6 deaths caused by fire in the following categories:
Fires in Private Dwellings: 1 Male in the 65 to 69 age group and 1 Female in the 70 to 74 age group.
Ignition of Clothing: 2 Females in the 55 to 59 age group and 1 Female in the 85 and over age group.
Controlled Fires i.e. Fireplace etc: 1 male in the 65 to 69 age group.
There are other issues such as the cost to the community for treatment of burns injuries, psychiatric counselling, productivity and property loss. It is not clear from these statistics whether smoke detection systems would have mitigated against death and injury.
LEGALISING REQUIREMENT FOR SMOKE DETECTORS
If Council wished to implement a requirement for smoke detectors in residential buildings, it would have to create new Council by-laws. As this is an issue before the Australian Uniform Building Regulations Co-ordinating Council, it is unlikely that the Government would permit such by-laws. Another option would be to provide the requirement in the Town Planning Scheme. There is a strong reluctance to mix planning and building regulation issues.
SUMMARY
It is therefore considered that Council should wait the outcome of the Australian Uniform Building Regulations Co-ordinating Councils deliberations before taking further action in this matter.
Submitted for consideration.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10635
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10635
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 635-0
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY FACILITY: HIGHVIEW PARK, ALEXANDER HEIGHTS
Council, at its June meeting, requested a report on the current progress with the provision of a Family Centre at Highview Park, Alexander Heights.
Contact with the Department for Community Development has revealed that the State Government is reviewing the Family Centre programme in the context of funding availability in the annual budget process. It is expected the State Government will adopt its budget in August 1993 at which time provision of funding for the proposed Family Centre will be known.
Council will recall that, at its November meeting, it considered a request from the Department for a site in Alexander Heights for a Family Centre to include external play areas and car parking in community facilities. Council agreed in principle to the establishment of the Family Centre and advised the Department accordingly.
Given the previous commitment to this project, it would be appropriate for Council to write to the Minister for Community Development seeking the fulfilment of those expectations.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council writes to the Minister for Community Development seeking his support and commitment for the provision of a Family Centre on the community purposes site, Lot 369, corner of Errina Road and Azelia Street, Alexander Heights.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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H10636
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10636
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 201-5
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 1993 - PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Parks Department monthly report is submitted to indicate the major areas of work activity carried out by the Department's groundstaff.
PARK MAINTENANCE
General parks checks and maintenance work are continuing to schedule.
Planting of reticulated parks is being carried out three to four days per week.
TURF WICKETS
Turf wickets have been sprayed for couch fly.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
The mobile play trailer is at Swanley Park, Marangaroo. The next location will be Rodgers Park, Greenwood until 28 JUNE 1993.
I list below the predicted locations and dates for the play trailer:
Annato Park, Greenwood 29.6.93-12.7.93
Springvale Park, Warwick 13.7.93-26.7.93
Galston park, Duncraig 27.7.93-9.8.93
Greenwich Park, Kingsley 10.8.93-23.8.93
Leichhardt Park, Padbury 24.8.93-6.9.93
Kallaroo Park, Kallaroo 7.9.93-20.9.93
Adelaide Park, Wanneroo 5.10.92-18.10.93
Vandalism or breakdowns may mean a change in the predicted timetable.
Maintenance works, safety checks and vandalism repairs are ongoing.
MOWING
Mowing of Marmion Avenue and Hepburn Avenue has been completed.
One gang mower is covering two mowing rounds.
Mowing crews are assisting with the winter planting program.
Vertimowing has been completed at Wanneroo Showgrounds, Joondalup Foreshore and Hainsworth Park.
TREE PRUNING
The large cherry picker has not been in use due to mechanical problems.
Dead wood has been removed from trees at St Michael's Park, Connolly.
The small cherry picker has been progressing works orders and preparing trees for "Clipper" growth retardant treatment.
The woodchipper has been working on traffic sight problems, SECWA loppings removal and parks prunings.
CONSTRUCTION
Grassing of cleared newly developed parks has commenced and following parks have been completed:
Josephine Park, Alexander Heights
Waddington Park, Koondoola
Meridian Park, Mullaloo
Candlewood Park, Joondalup
Mulch has been delivered to the following locations:
Joondalup Park, Scenic Park, John Moloney Park,
Seacrest Park and Percy Doyle Complex
RETICULATION
Winter maintenance has been completed at Kingsway Football, Hawker Park, W Windermere Park, MacDonald Park, Ferrara Park, Melene Park.
Trickle irrigation has been extended at Warwick Open Space, Woodvale Library and Craigie Leisure Centre.
Trickle irrigation has been installed at Windermere Park, Joondalup and Edgewater Park.
Trickle irrigation system has also been installed at Craigie Leisure Centre and Warwick Open Space.
All parks reticulation is off for the winter with the exception of test cycles.
PROJECT WORKS
Roundabouts at Hazel Avenue, Quinns Rocks, Seacrest Drive and Lacepede Drive, Sorrento and the junction of Seacrest and St Helier Drive, Sorrento, have been planted with palms donated by ratepayers.
Roundabouts at Trappers Drive and Timberlane Drive have been planted in conjunction with the developers.
The planting program for reticulated parks is 50% completed.
BORES AND PUMPS
Pumps are out for annual maintenance at Shelvock Park, Juniper Park, Hawker Park, Newcombe Park and Marri Park. The reticulation crew is assisting the pump crew.
The pump has been reinstalled at Edgar Griffiths Park, Wanneroo.
Water tanker drivers have been assisting with tree planting and roundabout planting. The first round of street tree planting has commenced.
The reticulation maintenance crew has been installing hydrometers and laying wiring to cabinets at Koondoola Park, Edgewater Park, Braden Park, Simpson Park and Percy Doyle Football.
Installation of hydrometers is in progress at Ocean Reef Park and Percy Doyle soccer.
Reticulation main on Candlewood Drive has been located and connection installed to roundabout.
GREEN PLAN
Community Planting Program
A public planting was held at Lilburne Reserve on Sunday 2 May 1993. A total of 2500 indigenous plants were planted by 35 people, including representatives of Whitfords Girl Guides, Ocean Reef Lions Club and the Hepburn Heights Woodlands Preservation Group.
A public planting was held at Gumblossom Park, Quinns Rocks, on Sunday 9 May 1993. 15 people, including representatives from the Quinns Rocks Environmental Research Group planted approximately 500 indigenous plants into degraded bush islands.
A public planting was held at Marangaroo Conservation Reserve on Sunday 16 April. Some 40 people attended, including members of the 2nd Girrawheen Brownies, planting 2000 indigenous plants into bare areas.
A public planting was held at Warwick Conservation Reserve on Sunday 23 April 1993. A total of 15 people planted 700 indigenous plants in tube form into a recently burnt area.
Schools Planting Program
Students of Duncraig High School planted 40 street trees along the verges of Readshaw and Gilbert Roads on Thursday 13 May 1993.
Students of South padbury Primary School planted some 600 indigenous species in tube form in Newcombe Park, which adjoins the school, as part of a revegetation project on Thursday 20 May 1993.
Students of St Marks High School planted 500 coastal species at Whitford Nodes Recreation Area on Monday 24 May 1993 as part of their environmental studies.
Students of St Lukes Primary School planted some 500 screening plants at the adjacent Parkside Park on Tuesday 25 May 1993 in an attempt to consolidate a steep bank near the underpass at Whitfords Avenue.
LEAP (Landcare & Environment Action Program) Project
The LEAP project at Whitford Nodes, sponsored by the City of Wanneroo, was completed on 28 May 1993.
All objectives of the project were achieved by the participants with the exception of the replanting phase. This was delayed due to the late onset of autumn rains. However, this phase was completed utilising Corrective Services labour, following the recent heavy rains.
The project site is now fully fenced, including pathways; the pathways re-established and directional signage erected informing users of the importance of using pathways.
The participants were presented with their certificates by the Mayor at a small ceremony held at Whitfords Joblink.
A proposal for funding of a second LEAP project involving establishment of Conservation Areas has been submitted to DEVET. This project has been approved in principle, with funding likely to be available in August 1993.
Jobskills Project
The Jobskills project approved by DEET (Department of Employment, Education & Training) has commenced with 10 participants pruning dead branches, removing rubbish and dry grassing sandy areas of Wanneroo Road median from Wanneroo Townsite to Beach Road.
The next stage of the project will entail planting areas of the median lacking screening shrubs and installing trickle irrigation to enable Council water trucks to water these plants for the first 2 years.
A proposal for funding of a second Jobskills project involving development of Hepburn Heights Regional Open Space Conservation Area, in conjunction with Landcorp, has been submitted to DEET.
Community Services Juvenile Offenders Program
3 juvenile offenders have completed Community Service Orders at both Marangaroo Golf Course and the City Works Depot.
COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKS UNIT
Recent works completed by the Corrective Services crew include:-
Large Crew (currently averaging 17 workers per day)
Marmion Avenue - mulching around trees - entire length.
Gumblossom Park - rubbish clean up.
Hodges Drive - rock picking and rubbish clean up.
Chichester Park - Mulching around trees.
Santiago Park - retrieve reticulation.
Marangaroo Conservation Area - rubbish clean up.
Warwick Conservation Area - rubbish clean up.
Small Crew (currently averaging 6 workers per day)
Garden maintenance provided to recipients of Welfare's Home Support Service, involving 2 properties and 3 working days.
Other works included dune restoration and stabilisation at Yanchep.
CONTRACT WEED CONTROL
A small amount of Lovegrass control has been carried out.
VANDALISM THEFT AND DAMAGE FOR MAY 1993
Opposite 11 Manolas Way
Tree ring barked $ 500
Luisini Park, Wangara
Controller fusion $1,690
Forrest Park, Padbury
Play equipment vandalised $ 500
Luisini Park, Wangara
New trees cut down $ 200
Casserley Park, Girrawheen
Post and rail and wheel damage $ 156
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
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H10637
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10637
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 250-1, c907-0
SUBJECT: VANDALISM TO PARK TREES
Recently officers from the Parks Department have been made aware of three acts of vandalism to trees at different locations throughout the Municipality.
In two of the instances the trees have been severely ring barked in an attempt to kill them because they were causing a mess by dropping leaves.
Council officers are reasonably sure who carried out the vandalism because in both instances a local resident had complained about the leaf drop and requested removal.
There is no firm proof as to who actually carried out the acts of vandalism.
The third incident relates to a number of trees that have been removed from Luisini Park, Wangara. The winter tree planting program commenced at Luisini Park during mid May with 160 trees being planted within the total open space area.
Nine trees have now been removed from the front of and in the area surrounding "Handy Dan's" Hardware by persons unknown. Councillors may be aware that the owner of this business was previously prosecuted by Council for damaging trees within the park. Unfortunately, on this occasion, there were no witnesses.
These matters have been reported to the police, but because of the lack of witnesses they state they are unable to act. However, after discussions with the duty Sergeants at Joondalup and Warwick Police Stations the following is the procedure that they recommend Council follows in the future:
Immediately following the reported incident Council's Security Department to initiate an enquiry, ie:
(a) Check with residents in the immediate locality as to whether there were witnesses.
(b) Report all resulting information to the police together with an official vandalism report claim form as soon as possible.
It is virtually impossible to prove who damaged the trees at the above sites, but it is essential that the Security Department and the Police attend as soon as possible after the incident occurred. This will indicate to the residents that these acts of vandalism are unacceptable.
Submitted for Council information.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
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H10638
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10638
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 061-200
SUBJECT: PETITION - DEVELOPMENT OF KORELLA PARK, MULLALOO
Council is in receipt of a 73 signature petition addressed to Councillor W Marwick from the residents of Mullaloo requesting that consideration be given to constructing the area of Public Open Space known as Korella Park.
This particular area of land is located in Korella Street, Mullaloo adjoining the Mullaloo Beach Primary School and covers an area of 4.5 hectares.
It has always been envisaged that, some time in the future, this particular piece of land would be developed as a playing field for active sports.
This park is currently listed on the draft budget under the 5 year program for development in the 1995/96 financial year.
Development of this park has been listed on the budget for at least the past five years and has not been actively supported by the Parks Department as it was considered there were higher priorities for allocation of funds at other venues.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council advises the petitioners that development of this park is listed on the 1993/94 draft budget for Council's consideration and the reason funds were not previously allocated for the required works is that it was considered park development in other areas of the Municipality were of a higher priority.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
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H10639
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: H10639
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 14 JUNE 1993
FILE REF: 061-48
SUBJECT: PETITION - PLAY EQUIPMENT ON BUTTERWORTH PARK, KOONDOOLA
A petition containing 17 signatures was received in this office on 21 May 1993 requesting that consideration be given to upgrading the play equipment on Butterworth Park, Koondoola.
The play equipment on this park is at least twelve years old and is not suitable for use by the large number of very young who now live in close proximity to the park.
The equipment cannot be classified as unsafe, but is old, constructed of steel and reaching the end of its useful life.
With this in mind I have included the sum of $19,882 on the 1993/94 draft budget for Council's consideration to provide additional equipment on this park.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council advises the petitioners that it is agreed the play equipment presently located on Butterworth Park, Koondoola, requires upgrading and the provision of additional play equipment has been listed on the 1993/94 draft budget submissions for Council's consideration.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
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H10640
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO H10640
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1993
FILE REF: 221-1, 560-2
SUBJECT: STREET BENCHES - CONTRACT RENEWAL
In 1983, Council was approached by Streetside Advertising to allow the location of benches within road reserves depicting advertisements. A succession of reports was submitted to the November 1983, December 1983 and February 1984 Technical Services Committees owing to the conflict between the existing Council directional advertising signs' policy and the impact of specific business name signage attached to these benches.
Council resolved in February 1984 to allow the installation of advertising benches throughout the City road reserves under certain conditions and on the basis that tenders were called to secure a supplier.
A three year contract was awarded to Streetside Advertising, effective from 1 July 1984.
In 1985, Council embarked upon a comprehensive review of its Engineering Standards and Specifications. The committee membership embraced Councillors, several representatives from major private engineering consultants and staff. When addressing the issue of street furniture, the committee resolved as follows:
"That Council review the provision of bench advertising within the road reserve at the expiration of the current three year contract and that Council not permit any further advertising within the road resource outside of its current policy."
The Town Clerk informed Council at its February 1987 meeting (Item A11218 refers) that Council was obliged to invite tenders for the contract renewal. In February 1987 (Item B10222 refers) Council resolved to extend its agreement with Streetside Advertising for a further 3 year period commencing on 1 July 1987 with a 3 year option of renewal, subject to the negotiation of rates.
The option period was accepted and expires on 30 June 1993.
During the entire term of this arrangement with Streetside Advertising, Council has secured the following inducements:
60 one free bench for each of the 60 benches depicting advertisements;
61 examples of remuneration:
1990/91 - $55.00 per bench = $3,300.00
1991/92 - $62.00 per bench = $3,720.00
1992/93 - $70.00 per bench = $4,200.00
62 additional free benches (not the subject of any contractual arrangement) have been located and maintained free of charge for public use.
Maintenance and graffiti removal have been arranged by the company at the earliest opportunity. The Engineering Department has not received any formal complaints about the location or refurbishment of this street furniture.
Streetside Advertising offers the following rates to Council, should it be resolved to extend the contract further:
1993/94 - $85.00 per bench = $5,100.00
1994/95 - CPI increase per bench = $5,202.00 (CPI 2%)
1995/96 - CPI increase per bench = $5,306.00 (CPI 2%)
Furthermore, an additional 50 benches will be made available for public use. Council has the right to free publicity on these benches.
Council is reminded, however, that specific business name commercial advertising within the City road reserves is contrary to policy. The introduction of street benches, depicting advertisements, in 1984 was endorsed in variance to accepted road reserve usage. No other form of street furniture or facility carries a specific commercial message. While the right to reject a continuation of the contract in question remains an option for Council, the community benefit derived from the facility provision is tangible.
Council would need to expend an estimated $20,000 to replace all seats currently located at bus stops. This sum may be reduced be negotiation with the supplier for seats to remain.
In summary, Council has 2 options to consider:
63 adhere to its policy relating to the use of road reserves for specific business name advertising and remove all benches depicting advertisements. This option may require negotiation with the supplier for benches at bus stops to remain;
64 override existing policy and recall tenders for the supply of benches for a 3 year term.
Submitted for direction.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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