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CITY OF WANNEROO
TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
13 SEPTEMBER 1995
TS260-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS260-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 508-4
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: "TENDER NO 47-95/96 - KERBSIDE COLLECTION OF PAPER"
Australian Paper approached Council in April and a company representative, Jamie Young, attended as a delegation to May Technical Services Meeting to express concern at problems they envisaged due to contamination of paper in co-mingled collection systems. It was indicated that the company wanted to secure a long term supply of paper and cardboard and that it could offer Council a reliable long term collection system and market at no cost or with an attractive return to Council.
At the July meeting (Item TS224-07/95 refer) Council resolved to call for submissions from private operators interested in providing a kerbside collection for newspaper, cardboard and phone books.
Tenders were subsequently called and five submissions were received. Four operators offered to pay Council for the paper collected. The report analyses the offers in light of the latest market information and concludes that Council would be best served by not accepting any of the offers. The whole recycling collection system should be reviewed in about 12 months in light of the results of the waste minimisation and recycling strategy study.
To allow comparison of the tenders a collection mix of 70% newspaper, 20% cardboard and 10% other was used to analyse all tenders. This mix is based on advice from the tendering companies.
The current market price per tonne for these products baled and loaded in a sea container is $205 for paper, $120 for cardboard ($60 per tonne loose to the local market) and $100 for mixed grade. The estimated collection quantity is between 3500 and 4000 tonnes per year.
The submissions were discussed with each tenderer to clarify exactly what their offer represented so that they could be reasonably compared to each other.
Ti-Dee-Yup
Ti-Dee-Yup Enterprises tendered a charge of $0.90 per property per collection to pick up the paper and deliver it to Badgerup Recycling Sorting Plant. This would total $1.5m per year, based on 63,000 properties. This represents a collection charge of about $420 per tonne.
Green Recycling
Green Recycling offered a free collection for the first 2.5 years then a charge based on the price for newspaper at that time up to a maximum of $45 per tonne for the whole of Wanneroo. An alternative for just the urban area is a rebate to Council of $30 per tonne with a review after 2.5 years based on the price of newspaper at that time varying from a rebate of $30 and a charge not exceeding $15.
Australian Paper
The offer from Australian Paper is to rebate Council $20 per tonne for paper collected from the urban area for the first two years and then annually negotiate the rebate in the range between $40 and $0 depending on the movement of world prices. The company is keen to get the contract and have verbally indicated a willingness to increase the rebate to $30 per tonne. If it is unsuccessful it will consider setting up a separate collection to obtain the cardboard needed for its manufacturing plant.
Recycling Co of WA
The Recycling Co of WA offered a sliding scale of charges or rebate based on the monthly market price realised for the product collected. The offer was based on a collection and sorting cost of $118 per tonne with any profit shared 50/50 with Council. Currently the rebate would be 0.5* ($188 - $118) = $35 per tonne. The sorting and bailing would be done at the company's Fremantle plant. Auditing would be required to determine the portion of newspaper to cardboard and other paper.
Alternatively the company has offered to hire Council's Badgerup Recycling sorting plant with the Company supplying the labour and Council providing and maintaining the bailing equipment similar to the current recycling sorting contract. This could provide some economies to Council.
WACRR
R.E.A.L - West Australian Centre of Recycling Resources Pty Ltd (WACRR) submitted a number of options.
Fortnightly collection was $0.075 per property per driveby ($129,000 per annum) or $45.00 per tonne whichever was lower. The most likely rate would be $35 per tonne.
WACRR would undertake the sorting, baling and shipping of the product. The proposal is that these services would be paid for by Council at what they cost as shown by WACRR's accounts.
The company would sell the various products.
The payment to Council would be calculated as 40% of the sale price after deducting 5% and the sorting, baling and shipping costs. Council would use part of the payment to cover the collection costs. An overseas price of $350 per tonne for newspaper results in a net payment to Council of about $31 per tonne.
The sorting and baling costs would be from a plant that also processes paper and cardboard from other collections. This will make accurate auditing of the costs and the proportions of high value paper to low value cardboard and mixed paper difficult.
WACRR has expressed an interest in leasing the Badgerup Recycling plant for sorting and baling the paper.
WACRR initially indicated that the collection cost was a separate offer and Council could consider having the company collect the paper and deliver it to Badgerup. They have since advised that a price of $0.15 per driveby or $108 per tonne (whichever is greater) would apply. This is a similar cost to Council's current collection service.
Summary of Submission
ESTIMATED REBATE
COMPANY PER TONNE COLLECTED
(CURRENT PRICES)
Ti-Dee-Yup $420
Green Recycling $30
Australian Paper $30
Recycling Co of WA $35
WACRR $31
Long Term Markets
The reason for calling tenders was to use the current strong market for paper products to facilitate an advantageous long term deal with a major industry user and thereby providing the City with a low cost and reliable paper recycling service.
Information on the expected trends in the long term market for paper has changed somewhat since May. It is now evident that the higher prices represent a fundamental change in the market place. Processing capacity for recycled paper now exceeds supply and there has been little expansion of wood pulping capacity. This will maintain a viable market for recycled paper.
The original reason for the exercise is no longer valid as it is unlikely that Council would face very low paper prices in the next five years.
Council has initiated a major review and public consultation programme for its waste minimisation and recycling programme. This may indicate the need for a major change in Council's recycling programme and, as far as possible, Council should not pre-empt the outcome by locking in long term contracts.
Council's day labour collection crews have been implementing in advance some of the Enterprise Agreement. This has resulted in greater productivity and an estimated collection cost of $129 per tonne. This should further reduce over the next few months. Given the current price for newspaper, Council's operation is now returning $45 per tonne for newspaper and this is above the returns from the various tenders. Therefore, there is no penalty in maintaining the current system for a further twelve months.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council does not accept any tenders for the fortnightly collection of paper and reviews its kerbside recycling collection service after adoption of its secondary waste treatment and waste minimisation and recycling strategies.
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
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TS261-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS261-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 208-057-95/96
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: TENDER NUMBER 057-95/96 - COMMERCIAL REFUSE TRUCK
Tender Number 057-95/96 was advertised on 2 and 5 August 1995 for the supply and delivery of an 8 wheel commercial refuse truck of 27,500 GVM capacity.
Tenders closed on Friday, 18 August 1995 and are listed on the attached schedule.
Council's specification called for a combined supply of an 8 wheel cab chassis with a front loading refuse compaction unit.
Prime contractor status is a requirement because of the scope of this supply and only tenders offering to provide Council with cab chassis and compactor are considered.
The Wastemaster, MacDonald Johnston and Tusk Industries tenders are for the supply of the compactor body only and are therefore non-conforming.
Skipper Trucks is the only dealer offering to supply a cab chassis although information received indicated that Diesel Motors, the Mercedes Benz dealer, could not be competitively priced and did, therefore, not tender. A letter forwarded by Scania Australia advised that it could not comply with specification and did not tender. In addition, a tender from Max Winkless Volvo was received late for the supply of a cab chassis only.
Largely, vehicles in the field of commercial refuse collection are predominantly those tendered by Skipper Trucks and indeed Council already has two (2) Mitsubishi FS428SS2 cab chassis fitted with the MacDonald Johnston compaction equipment.
Cab Chassis
Comparing the Mitsubishi FS428SS2 with the International Acco 2350 highlights that the Mitsubishi FS428SS2 is of the preferred specification providing a vehicle with an engine net power of 221KW at 2200rpm and 1098Nm torque at 1400rpm against that of International Acco 2350 net power of 179KW at 2400rpm and 875Nm torque at 1500rpm.
Both cab chassis provide Allison automatic transmission. The International Acco has a WT-MD3560P, 6 speed automatic and the Mitsubishi has the HT740RS 4 speed automatic which Detroit Allison specifically designed for the refuse truck operation. The Mitsubishi 6 Rod single point rear suspension is preferred over the Hendrickson RT400 S (14UHC) walking beam with steel spring type as considerable turning and screwing is involved in the commercial refuse collection operation and pins and bushes associated with the Hendrickson suspension give rise to maintenance problems and downtime. Rear axle loading of the Mitsubishi has a capacity of 21,600 KG against the 18,000 KG of the International Acco.
The Resources Engineer has also indicated his preference for the Mitsubishi FS428SS2 cab chassis as two similar units
are in the commercial refuse operation. He considers that consistency in driving practice is preferred as there is frequent changing of drivers and the trucks need to be regularly manoeuvred into tight spaces . The Mitsubishi FS428SS2 has to date performed well for Council with little downtime and this is reflected in the competitive rate being charged for the collection.
Refuse Compactor
The J J Richards compaction body offered by Wastemaster is the lower of the two conforming tenders but has not found much favour with contractors and Councils in Western Australia. Without the benefit of considerably more information available on the J J Richards unit confidence does not run high.
A refuse compactor is a high cost item of equipment and downtime needs to be kept to a minimum to maintain customer satisfaction. MacDonald Johnston has been building refuse collection vehicles both in WA and the Eastern States for many years and is widely known as the industry standard for this type of equipment. The MacDonald Johnston compactor units previously supplied to Council have been manufactured to a high standard and have been operationally sound.
The purchase of this refuse truck is to be funded from the Trade/Industrial/Commercial Refuse Collection Reserve. An amount of $265,000 was allowed in the budget. The shortfall of $21,136 to that budgeted can be met from this Reserve Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 accepts Tender No 057-95/96, as submitted by Skipper Trucks, for the supply of a Mitsubishi FS428SS2/MacDonald Johnston commercial refuse truck unit for $286,136.00.
2 authorises, BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY, in accordance with Section 547(12) of the Local Government Act the reallocation of $21,136 from the Trade/Industrial/Commercial Refuse Collection Reserve to accommodate the shortfall in funding for the purchase of a commercial refuse truck unit at Tender No 057-95/96.
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
BD:PRG
dre091a
TS262-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS262-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 208-048-056-95/96
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: PLANT REPLACEMENT RESERVE - TENDER NUMBERS 048 - 056-95/96
Tenders were advertised on 2 and 5 August 1995 for the supply and delivery of the following:
Tender Nos:
048-95/96 Two (2) 4 cylinder utilities
049-95/96 Seventeen (17) 4 cylinder 4WD utilities
050-95/96 Thirteen (13) 6 cylinder utilities
051-95/96 Seven (7) 6 cylinder 4 door sedans
052-95/96 Two (2) 6 cylinder station wagons
053-95/96 Three (3) 1600/1800cc station wagons
054-95/96 Six (6) 2 - 2.6L 4 door sedans/wagon
055-95/96 Twenty Seven (27) 1600/1800cc 4 door sedan
056-95/96 Nine (9) Dual Cab utilities
Tenders closed on Friday, 18 August 1995. Submissions and trade vehicles are as per the attached schedules.
Generally, tenders conforming to Council specifications and providing the lowest changeover are recommended, however, there are a number of exceptions as outlined in this report.
Easifleet is a Finance, Management and Consulting organisation which appoints an account manager to monitor the fleet requirements and arrange the replacement of vehicles. The organisation is part of the John Hughes group of companies and therefore has preference towards vehicles supplied by this group. Roadside assistance typical of the provision of RAC is also offered by Easifleet. Council's Transport Section currently provides Council with this service.
The Easifleet tenders provide for the supply of all vehicles relating to tender numbers 048 - 056-95/96 and its prerequisite is that Council accept all of its tenders. The combined value of the Easifleet tenders is $188,346.00 while the total of the recommended tenders is $177,398.00. (Both totals are inclusive of the hand held phone kits outlined at Tender Nos 051 and 052-95/96). As there is a price difference of $10,948 for the total supply of vehicles, the Easifleet tenders on each of the schedules should be disregarded.
Tender No: 048-95/96 - Attachment 1
The Total Nissan tender only provides for one vehicle and is, therefore, non-conforming.
The tender of Nuford to supply two Ford Courier utilities is recommended as the retail price difference of $3,572 to the next low tender of Skipper Mitsubishi is reduced to a changeover difference of $634 after discount and trade values are applied.
The higher priced Ford Courier will provide a higher resale value anticipated to be greater than the changeover difference of $634 at this tender.
Tender No: 049-95/96 - Attachment 2
The tenders of the Mitsubishi dealers and Total Nissan are non-conforming tenders providing for only five (5) of the seventeen (17) vehicles specified. Extended cab configuration is no longer being supplied by Mitsubishi and Nissan and the dealers concerned have made no alternative offer.
The low priced tender for the supply of the seventeen 4 cylinder 4WD utilities is provided by Titan Ford and is recommended accordingly.
Tender Nos: 50-95/96 - Attachment 3
The tender of Titan Ford for the supply of thirteen Ford Falcon GLI utilities for a $10,253 credit is recommended.
Tender Nos: 051 & 052-95/96 - Attachment 4
Council's policy for the supply of vehicles to Department Heads provides for six cylinder sedans typical of the Ford Fairmont as has previously been supplied.
In determining its policy, Council recognised the preferential resale values applicable to vehicles where specification refinements were being provided as standard (Report No: I51011 refers). At these tenders the Mitsubishi Magna Executive sedans do not provide factory fitted air conditioning with climate control and immobilising security systems. The Southside Mitsubishi tenders are, therefore, non-conforming.
Included at tender number 052-95/96 is the Ford Falcon station wagon currently provided to the Welfare Department for the transportation of the elderly and infirm. Volunteer drivers of retirement age have had some difficulties with operation of the manual gears on the current station wagon. The Manager of Welfare Services has requested that the vehicle be upgraded to an automatic to make driving more comfortable for these drivers.
State Tender Board pricing which is offered to Council by Ford dealers provides the automatic Ford Falcon at only $412.00 more than the manual.
Council's contract with Telstra for the provision of mobile phones did not provide for "hands free" operation. "Hands free" operation is a legal requirement in other states and it is expected that WA will follow suit. Accordingly, $500 has been included for each vehicle for the provision of the "hands free" kit and installation.
The tenders of Houghton Motors to provide seven Fairmont sedans for a credit of $3,395 at tender No 051-95/96 and one Fairmont station wagon and a Falcon Station wagon at tender No 052-95/96 for a credit of $2,246 are recommended accordingly.
Tender 053-95/96 - Attachment 5
The low tender of Skipper Mitsubishi to supply six Mitsubishi Lancer station wagons for the changeover price of $26,836 is recommended.
Tender 054-95/96 - Attachment 6
Council resolved, at the Budget meeting, to provide its Deputy Heads of Department with 2-2.6L sedans and extend full private use of the vehicles to them.
Accordingly, this tender does not reflect any similarity of vehicles to be traded with those for purchase other than the Deputy City Engineer's vehicle which is currently a Magna Executive sedan.
Five (5) sedans and one (1) station sedan are the requirements of this tender with the station sedan being a necessary requirement of the Deputy City Librarian because of the need to transport books from library to library.
The low tender of Titan Ford provides for the supply of a Daewoo Espero sedan and a Ford Mondeo LX wagon.
The Daewoo Espero is manufactured in Korea and is a completely new vehicle to the Australian market . No sales figures throughout the country can be ascertained and no large fleet owners are making any headway to buy the Daewoo Espero.
The Mitsubishi Magna Executive purchased by Council for the Deputy City Engineer on the last occasion cost $18,890.00. At resale, it has been valued at $20,100.00. The Magna is a reliable and proven fleet vehicle with good resale value.
The Executive Magna provides electric rear vision mirrors, drivers seat height and tilt adjustment, better seat trim, central door locking and the ECI-Multi engine in lieu of a carburettor and all for the additional cost of $327.00. These features have obviously lent themselves to providing better resale value, as outlined above, and therefore supports that the Magna Executive model be purchased.
A station wagon is also provided in the Magna range of vehicles, therefore commonality between Deputy Heads of Department can be maintained.
Tender 055-95/96 - Attachment 7
The tenders of Harry Dutton Daihatsu and Wild West Hyundai are non-conforming tenders. Harry Dutton Daihatsu has not tendered for the supply of all vehicles required in Council's tender and the Hyundai Excel LX is below the minimum engine capacity required in Council's specification.
This tender has to be viewed on the basis of "old" model versus "new", since Ford Laser, Holden Nova, Toyota Corolla and Mitsubishi Lancer have all released new models in the last 12 - 18 months.
The Hyundai Lantra tender is also a brand new model with its official release on 5 September 1995. The Daihatsu Applause tendered was released in 1989 and remains unchanged since that date.
The latest technologies of anti-lock breaking system and air bag protection are important safety features in some of these newly released vehicles and indeed is a feature of the Hyundai Lantra as tendered by Skipper Hyundai. Styling is also of latest design featuring colour coded mouldings and bumpers.
Typically, Council can expect trade values to be relative to the purchase price and should retain vehicles in its fleet that are sought after in the second hand market. It is because of this that fleet owners across the nation have focused on the main manufacturers of Ford, Holden, Toyota, Mitsubishi and to a lesser degree, Nissan.
While the recognised main manufacturers' vehicles have been generally preferred by fleet owners, the Hyundai vehicles have overcome their earlier problems of spare parts cost and availability to now feature within the fleet market.
It is, therefore, recommended to Council that it accept the tender of Skipper Hyundai for the supply of a Hyundai Lantra at a cost of $1,110.00 per vehicle more than the average retail price of Daihatsu Applause.
With the more sought after specifications of the new Hyundai Lantra and its late issue, the price variation at initial purchase will be more than compensated for at resale.
Tender 056-95/96 - Attachment 8
The low tender of Nuford to supply nine Ford Courier dual cab utilities for the changeover price of $15,886 is recommended.
RECOMMENDATION
That, as empowered by the August 1995 meeting of Council, the Technical Services Committee accepts the following tenders as outlined in Attachment 1 to 8 Report No
Tender No Company Changeover
048-95/96 Nuford $ 3,822.00
049-95/96 Titan Ford $38,315.00
050-95/96 Titan Ford $10,253.00CR
051-95/96 Houghton Motors $ 3,395.00CR
052-95/96 Houghton Motors $ 2,246.00CR
053-95/96 Skipper Mitsubishi $26,836.00
054-95/96 Skipper Mitsubishi $23,371.00
055-95/96 Skipper Hyundai $85,062.00
056-95/96 Nuford $15,886.00
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
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dre0901
TS263-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS263-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 280-44-95/96
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: TENDER NO 44 - 95/96 REMOVAL OF ASSORTED STUMPS FROM COUNCIL CONTROLLED LAND
The tender for the removal of assorted stumps from Council controlled land was advertised during July 1995.
Tender documents were issued to the following companies on request:-
° City of Gosnells
° Excell Construction
° R & A Lovegrove
° Woodies Stump Removals
° Final Touches
° Mini Picker
Tenders were received from the following companies:-
° Woodies Stump Removals
° R & A Lovegrove
° Mini Picker
Detailed below is the summary of prices submitted by all three companies:-
Diameter Woodies R & A Lovegrove Mini Pickers
Size Stump Removal
Per Tree Per Tree Per Tree
100 mm - 300 mm $14.00 $16.00 $20.00
300 mm - 450 mm $18.00 $18.00 $25.00
450 mm - 500 mm $25.00 $28.00 $25.00
500 mm - 800 mm $44.00 $45.00 $50.00
Woodies Stump Removal has undertaken this work on behalf of Council for the last two years.
The prices submitted are the lowest and the company conforms to Council's requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council -
1. accepts the tender as submitted by Woodies Stump Removal for Tender Number 44-95/96 for the Removal of Assorted Stumps from Council Controlled Land; and
2. authorises signing of the tender documents.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
2 August 1995
gre02049
TS264-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS264-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 280-43-95/96
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: TENDER NO 43-95/96 - SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF TANOLITH TREATED PINE POSTS AND RAIL FENCING
The tender for the supply and installation of tanolith treated pine posts and rail fencing was advertised during July 1995.
Tenders documents were issued to the following companies on request:-
° Mr P Greenwood
° URC Contract Yard Building and Fencing
° Excell Construction
° Park and Rural Services Pty Ltd
° Feature Fencing
° Geoff Austin Landscaping
° Treacy Fencing Co
° Peter Wood Fencing
° Peters Rural Fencing Contractors
Tenders were received from the following companies:-
Company Post and Rail Bollards
Treacy Fencing Co $13.20 $10.67
Peter Wood Fencing $15.00 $12.50
Park and Rural Services Pty Ltd $13.00 $14.50
Geoff Austin Landscaping $35.00 $30.00
Peters Rural Fencing Contractors $70.00 $20.00
Summary
Treacy Fencing Co has undertaken this work successfully since 1993. Prices in Tender Number 3-93/94 were $12.00 for post and rail and $9.50 for bollards.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council -
1. accepts the tender as submitted by Treacy Fencing Co for Tender Number 43-95/96 for the Supply and Installation of Tanolith Treated Pine Posts and Rail Fencing; and
2. authorises signing of the tender documents.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
1 August 1995
gre02046
TS265-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS265-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 280-46-95/96
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: TENDER NO 46-95/96 PRUNING OF STREET TREES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF WANNEROO
The tender for the pruning of street trees within the boundaries of the City of Wanneroo was advertised during July 1995.
Tender documents were issued to the following companies on request:-
° Tree Craft (WA) Pty Ltd
° City of Gosnells
° Excell Construction
° Geoffs Tree Service
° R & A Lovegrove
° P Allen
° T & T Enterprises
°
Nass Tree Services
° Dickies Tree Service
Tenders were received from the following companies:-
° Tree Craft (WA) Pty Ltd $24.00 per tree
° Geoffs Tree Service $32.00 per tree
° Dickies Tree Service $33.50 per tree
° Nass Tree Services $35.00 per tree
° Assessment
Tree Craft (WA) Pty Ltd
This company's tender submission incorporates:-
Schedule 1 - Tender Price Per Tree
For pruning operations below power lines, including disposal of prunings - $24.00 per tree.
Schedule 2 - Tender Price Per Tree
For pruning operations for trees not located below power lines, including disposal of prunings - $24.00 per tree.
Schedule 3 - Hourly Rate Tendered
For extra work as specified, including disposal of prunings - $120.00 per hour.
As the company was unknown to Parks Department contact with company representative, Mr John Zadow revealed the following.
Previous works undertaken for:-
City of Bayswater
Town of East Fremantle
City of Stirling
Building Management Authority
The company has supplied documentation regarding its insurance cover required by Council. The equipment listed is similar to the equipment utilised by Council.
RECOMMENDATION
1. accepts the tender as submitted by Tree Craft (WA) Pty Ltd detailed as:-
Schedule 1 - $ 24.00 per tree
Schedule 2 - $ 24.00 per tree
Schedule 3 - $120.00 per hour
for Tender Number 46-95/96 for the Pruning of Street Trees within the Boundaries of the City of Wanneroo; and
2. authorises signing of the tender documents.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
14 August 1995
gre02052
TS266-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS266-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 280-45-95/96
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: TENDER NO 45-95/96 - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BULK FERTILISER AND FOR THE APPLICATION OF FERTILISER
The tender for the supply and delivery of bulk fertiliser and for the application of fertiliser was advertised during July 1995.
Tenders documents were issued to the following companies on request:-
° Greenleaf Fertiliser
° City of Gosnells
° R & A Lovegrove
° Baileys
° Joondalup Brickpaving and Home Centre
° Richgro Gardens Products
Tenders were received from the following companies:-
Schedule of Prices R & A Lovegrove Baileys
Turf Special (per tonne) $ 355 $ 395
Urea (per tonne) $ 562 $ 496
Organic (per tonne) $ 385 $ 345
Turf Special (100 tonnes)
Supply $35,500 $39,500
Application 250 kg/ha $ 4,000 $ 4,000
Urea (10 tonnes)
Supply $ 5,620 $ 4,960
Application 250 kg/ha $ 200 $ 80
Organic (40 tonnes)
Supply $15,400 $13,800
Application 500 kg/ha $ 800 $ 640
$61,520 $62,900
Tender price submitted by Baileys was $8 per hectare which equates to $32 per tonne at an application rate of 250 kg per hectare.
Current usage of basic fertiliser on all public open spaces is turf special. Urea and organic types are utilised for special purposes. 1994/95 tonnage of turf special was 300 tonnes.
Summary
R & A Lovegrove has undertaken fertilising for Council since 1993.
Various operational improvements regarding safety and efficiency have been recommended by this company during the current tender period.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council -
1. accepts the tender as submitted by R & A Lovegrove for Tender Number 45-95/96 for the Supply and Delivery of Bulk Fertiliser and for the Application of Fertiliser; and
2. authorises signing of the tender documents.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
2 August 1995
gre02048
TS267-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS267-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 280-37-95/96
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: TENDER NO 37 - INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE CRICKET MATCH, PRACTICE WICKETS AND BASES TO VARIOUS PARKS
The tender for the installation of concrete cricket match, practice wickets and bases to various parks was advertised during July 1995.
Tenders documents were issued to the following companies on request:-
° F A Anderson
° Homestead Construction
° Futura Construction
° R & S L Eves
° K & F Concrete
° Pacific Building Co
° C Rimpas
° Wanneroo Paving Contractors
° Sports Surfaces
° Hillmack Contractors
° John Wilkinson
° Allstyle Concrete
° R & K Concrete
Tenders were received from the following companies:-
° Wanneroo Paving Contractors $ 7,482
° K & F Concrete $ 8,628
° John Wilkinson $ 9,240
° F A Anderson $ 9,700
° Hillmack Contractors $ 9,945
° Pacific Building Co $10,700
Evaluation of tenders was undertaken by assessing a cost per unit for supply of concrete and total installation - refer Attachment 'A'.
Summary
° Wanneroo Paving Contractors
This contractor is the lowest total price submitted. This company has failed to include public liability insurance, workers compensation insurance or insurance of works in its submission, therefore this tender must be regarded as non conforming.
During contact with Mr Scott Turton of Wanneroo Paving Contractors, he indicated the company would undertake the work for the price submitted. Prices for the required insurance are in the order of $2,000 and the owner of this firm has indicated that he would like to increase his tender by this sum. It has been explained to him that this course of action is not permitted.
° K & F Concrete
Tender supplied by K & F Concrete itemised third party insurance, insurance of works and surety as extras.
Company advised these items to be included with individual item costs, therefore they become second lowest tender submitted.
K & F Concrete has supplied additional information regarding projects undertaken.
° John Wilkinson
Submitted total price only with no breakup of concrete or installation costs.
° F A Anderson
This contractor has undertaken extensive works for Council previously. Concrete footpaths, crossovers for Engineering Department and cricket wickets and other concrete works for Parks Department.
° Hillmack Contractors
Prices submitted for double practice wicket is exceptionally high.
° Pacific Building Co
It is considered that this tenderer's prices are unrealistic.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council accepts the tender as submitted by K & F Concrete for the installation of concrete cricket, match practice wickets and bases to various parks at the individual rates as outlined against each item as shown on Attachment 'A'.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
2 August 1995
gre02047
TS268-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS268-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 510-574
WARD: SOUTH-WEST
SUBJECT: ROAD CLOSURE - STANFORD ROAD, KALLAROO
Recently residents of Stanford Road, Sulina Place and Coorong Place, Kallaroo have petitioned Council to close Stanford Road at the junction with Coorong Place (Item C209-05/95 refers). The reasons given in support of this proposal are that:
3 Stanford Road, together with Coorong Place, is used as a 'throughway' between Bridgewater Drive and Mullaloo Drive.
4 Sufficient alternate access routes exist for residents in the area.
5 The junctions of Sulina Place/Coorong Place and Stanford Road/Coorong Place are dangerous. Motorists frequently speed and cut the corners.
6 Security would be enhanced if the street were cul-de-saced.
A traffic survey of the area has indicated that Stanford Road carries low volumes (415 to 272 vpd) and vehicle speeds are low. Peak traffic flows are also low (13-22 vehicles per hour). Consequently the through traffic would be at a low level. Also, these motorists would generally be local residents familiar with the area and street layout. With regard to the local intersections as shown on Attachment 1, these Tee-junctions are standard layouts and the staggered arrangements would control motorist speeds. The available traffic data indicates that Stanford Road, Coorong Place and Sulina Place are functioning as local streets with the recorded traffic volumes within the acceptable range. The closure of this road can transfer some of the traffic flows to Centaur Street and this may be of concern to other residents. The location of the petitioners is shown on Attachment 2. Therefore, any closure of this road would need consultation among the wider community. Also, approval of the closure of Stanford Road can set a precedent for similar requests from other local street residents.
Generally there appears to be no significant traffic need for closing Stanford Road. Accordingly it is recommended that this proposal not be supported.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. does not support the closure of Stanford Road at the junction of Coorong Place, Kallaroo;
2. that petitioners and other interested parties be advised accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
DP:AT
Cere0907
TS269-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS269-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 503-3
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: 1995/96 BUS SHELTER INSTALLATION PROGRAMME
The 1995/96 Bus Shelter Installation Programme has now been finalised and the sites identified form the basis of this report.
The Department of Transport no longer provides financial assistance for bus shelter erection. Therefore, the 1995/96 Bus Shelter Installation Programme is fully funded by Council. $12,000 is available in the Budget for this purpose.
The budgeted funds allow for the supply, erection and graffiti coating of five new bus shelters and the relocation of a shelter from Timbercrest Rise, Woodvale. The bus route in this street has been deleted.
Requests for shelter erection were received from Transperth passengers for twelve locations. All sites are suitable for shelters except one in Warwick Road, Duncraig (North side, east of Marmion Avenue). The verge at this location is steep and substantial retaining would be necessary to enable placement. A bus shelter is therefore not recommended at this site.
This year, only one requested site adjoins homesites. The property owners of 26 & 28 Jefferson Drive, Marangaroo were contacted and their comments sought in view to placement of a shelter adjoining their homes. The owners of 26 Jefferson Drive objected to this proposal claiming that their vision will be obstructed when exiting their property. An Engineering Technical Officer has inspected this location and advised that sight distance will not be obstructed by a bus shelter.
The owners have been advised of the result of the inspection and, this being the only opposition to shelter placement, the site remains current in the list of requests.
Eliminating only one requested site, eleven sites remain. With funds and relocation allowing for six shelters, patronage figures are now addressed. In previous years those servicing the greatest number of boarding passengers have been most likely to attract shelter placement. The remaining sites and respective patronage figures are displayed below.
|Whitfords Avenue, Padbury (south side, west of Gibson Avenue) |29 Passengers boarding |
|Blue Mountain Drive, Joondalup (south side west of Jolstra Crescent) |20 Passengers boarding |
|Hepburn Avenue, Padbury (south side, west of Walter Padbury Boulevard) |20 Passengers boarding |
|Jefferson Drive, Marangaroo (adjoining 26 & 28) |16 Passengers boarding |
|Hodges Drive, Connolly (north side west of St Michaels Avenue) |16 Passengers boarding |
|Shenton Avenue, Connolly (north side, east of Connolly Drive |16 Passengers boarding |
|Warwick Road, Duncraig (north side, east of Glengarry Drive - near Hungry Jacks) |15 Passengers boarding |
|Cook Avenue, Hillarys (south side, east of St Marks Drive) |14 Passengers boarding |
|Hepburn Avenue, Padbury (north side, west of Walter Padbury Boulevard) |14 Passengers boarding |
|Moore Drive, Joondalup (North side, west of Joondalup Drive) |12 Passengers boarding |
|Candlewood Boulevard, Joondalup (East side opposite Candlewood Shopping Centre | 5 Passengers boarding |
It is therefore proposed the first six sites that have the greater number of patrons should attract the placement of a bus shelter.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. endorses the following sites for bus shelters through the 1995/96 Bus Shelter Installation Programme;
|Whitfords Avenue, Padbury (south side, west of Gibson Avenue) |29 Passengers boarding |
|Blue Mountain Drive, Joondalup (south side west of Jolstra Crescent) |20 Passengers boarding |
|Hepburn Avenue, Padbury (south side, west of Walter Padbury Boulevard) |20 Passengers boarding |
|Jefferson Drive, Marangaroo (adjoining 26 & 28) |16 Passengers boarding |
|Hodges Drive, Connolly (north side west of St Michaels Avenue) |16 Passengers boarding |
|Shenton Avenue, Connolly (north side, east of Connolly Drive |16 Passengers boarding |
2. does not provide for a bus shelter at the following sites due to lack of funding yet retains them for consideration in the 1996/97 Bus Shelter Installation Programme;
|Warwick Road, Duncraig (north side, east of Glengarry Drive - near Hungry Jacks) |15 Passengers boarding |
|Cook Avenue, Hillarys (south side, east of St Marks Drive) |14 Passengers boarding |
|Hepburn Avenue, Padbury (north side, west of Walter Padbury Boulevard) |14 Passengers boarding |
|Moore Drive, Joondalup (North side, west of Joondalup Drive) |12 Passengers boarding |
|Candlewood Boulevard, Joondalup (East side opposite Candlewood Shopping Centre) | 5 Passengers boarding |
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
JRB:WP
Cere0910
TS270-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS270-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 510-1403
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: SPEED ZONING - MARANGAROO DRIVE
Main Roads WA has advised of a proposal to increase the 60 km per hour speed limit to 70 km per hour along that section of Marangaroo Drive currently being upgraded to a four lane dual carriageway.
The dualling of this section of Marangaroo Drive was the subject of a report to Council in November 1994 (Item I11105 refers). Consequently, the upgrading of Marangaroo Drive, east of Mirrabooka Avenue to Alexander Drive to a four lane dual carriageway has commenced and is anticipated to be completed in September.
As the existing western sections of dual carriageway are speed zoned at 70 km per hour, a similar zoning to Alexander Drive would maintain uniformity. This proposal is therefore supported. It is to be noted that a future roundabout treatment is proposed on the western section of Marangaroo Drive at Templeton Crescent. A review of the speed zoning at this location will be undertaken following the installation of the roundabout treatment.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council concurs to Main Roads WA speed zoning the section of Marangaroo Drive east of Mirrabooka Avenue to Alexander Drive to 70 km per hour.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
DP:HY
Cere0902
TS271-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS271-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 210-0
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: NEW WORK OPPORTUNITIES
FORESHORE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
An application has been submitted to the Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education and Training via Edith Cowan University for funding of a project involving stabilisation, planting, fencing, erection of signage and associated path works of various dune areas stretching from Whitfords beach through to Mullaloo beach and including parts of Mindarie Beach.
The proposal will look at 16 employees who have been long term unemployed to be provided by Edith Cowan for a period of 26 weeks of which six weeks will be for formal off the job training and 20 weeks of project implementation and on the job training.
It is proposed that Council arrange for an acting supervisor along with a consultant specialising in these types of programmes of dune restoration to be employed as a trainer, mentor and leader on a one day a week basis. Council's obligation will be the provision of 20% support to the project which can be in the form of providing toilet facilities/lunch room, protective equipment, transporting of goods and materials etc.
The project is proposed to be set up at follows:
ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNDED BY
Edith Cowan Council
1 16 Employees for 26 weeks $260,000
2 Supervisor for 26 weeks $16,500
3 Hire of vehicle for $ 7,800
Supervisor for 26 weeks
4 Dune Rehabilitation
Consultant 1 day/week
for 26 weeks $ 6,000
5 Toilet and lunchroom
facilities, i.e, 4 toilets &
2 lunchrooms for 20 weeks $ 6,000
6 Protective gear (gloves/safety
boots) for 16 employees $ 3,000
7 Provision of 2 trucks for pine
branching for 5 weeks
@ $1520 per week $ 7,600
8 Concrete footpaths 270m³ $ 35,000
9 Formwork and tools for
path construction $ 3,000
10 Plate compactor purchase $ 4,500
11 Fencing material $ 10,000
12 Tools for fencing work
purchase $ 1,000
13 Miscellaneous bobcat work $ 7,000
14 Chainsaw 2 off purchase $ 1,900
15 Foreshore stabilisation Edith Cowan
planting and stabilisation to conduct
training
16 Chainsaw training "
17 Fence construction training "
18 Introduction/safety training "
19 Concrete path construction "
training
20 Sign erection training "
21 Sign materials $ 2,700
TOTAL $305,000 $67,000
Edith Cowan have undertaken to provide all the training costs and the management of the project.
It is proposed that the project will be commenced during October/November for a 6 month period.
It is proposed that Council commit $67000 to the project as part of the Whitfords Beach, Mullaloo Point and Mindarie Foreshore Management Plans as per 1995/96 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the submission by the City Engineer to the Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education and Training via Edith Cowan University for funding under the New Works Opportunities Programme to undertake foreshore management works in Mullaloo, Whitfords and Mindarie, with Council's 20% contribution, estimated at $67,000, being funded from the following accounts:
27647 - Whitfords Beach Management Plan
27648 - Mullaloo Point Foreshore Management Plan
27652 - Mindarie Foreshore Management Plan
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
GR:HY
Cere0906
TS272-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS272-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 727-9-4
WARD: SOUTH
SUBJECT: PARKING PROHIBITIONS - PARKING STATION NUMBER 6, WARWICK RAIL STATION CAR PARK
At its December 1994 meeting, Council considered the matter of the establishment of a parking station at the Warwick Rail Station car park (Item I11202 refers). This was generated through a request by the Acting General Manager, passenger division of Westrail, for Council to take over control of parking at the car park. Accordingly, Council resolved to seek the Minister's approval under Section 231(3) of the Local Government Act for the establishment of a parking station. Approval was subsequently gained in April 1995. The establishment of the car park as a parking station was finally completed with an amendment to Council's parking facilities By-laws to allow the inclusion of the Warwick Rail Station car park as a parking station. This has enabled Westrail to install the signage for the approved parking restrictions within the car park. Installation of the appropriate signs has recently been completed by Westrail and Officers from Council's Municipal Law and Fire Services have commenced patrols of the parking station area.
The existing approved prohibitions are shown on Attachment 1.
However, Westrail has now indicated that it would prefer to establish a "15 minute only" parking area adjacent to the existing Kiss'n'Ride facility to make available a limited number of short term parking spaces. The extent of the proposed parking limit is shown on Attachment 2.
The Manager of Council's Municipal Law and Fire Services supports the proposed restriction.
Accordingly, the approval of a 15 minute parking area is supported.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
7 approves the installation of "15 minute parking only" signs adjacent to the Kiss'n'Ride facility at the Warwick Rail Station car park as shown on Attachment 2 to Report No
8 advises the affected parties accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
BL:HY
Cere0905
TS273-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS273-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 465-7
WARD: SOUTH WEST
SUBJECT: WANNEROO SOAPBOX CLUB INC - ROAD CLOSURE FEE
The Wanneroo Soapbox Club Inc is seeking Council assistance in a reduction of the fee imposed to secure closure of gazetted roads under the Events on Roads legislation (Item C377-07/95 refers).
In February 1991, Road Traffic (Events of Roads) Regulations were gazetted to extend road reserve usage to embrace the conduct of events such as street parties, athletic competitions, bicycle marathons, etc.
These various events necessitate either a temporary road closure or the temporary suspension of either the Road Traffic Act or any Regulations where temporary closure is not required.
Section 81D of the Act provides that the road closure shall 'be effected by the erection by the local authority for the District within which the road concerned is situated of such barriers, signs and other equipment as are prescribed'.
Legal opinion on this issue suggests that the Act clearly places the onus/responsibility for the erection of the signs and barriers on the Local Council and NOT the person applying for the closure.
Furthermore, sub-paragraph 2 of Regulation 9 goes on to provide that the cost of erecting, maintaining and removing the barriers, signs and other equipment to effect the road closure are payable to the local authority by the person or body who applied for the order for that road closure.
The Act places a heavy onus on the Council to install the equipment and also to ensure that the equipment installed is reasonably necessary to effect the road closure.
As the onus has been specifically placed on Council, to install and monitor the equipment and to ensure the equipment is installed correctly, legal advisors strongly recommend that Council not in any way rely upon the actions of an applicant for the closure but should perform all steps to establish barriers and signs by way of Council officers.
The $300 fee is assessed on a 2 man crew and utility with appropriate overtime rates as summarised below:
Erect Signs Check in Place Retrieve Signs
1¾ hours = $140 ½ hour = $40 1½ hours = $120
TOTAL: $300.00
This assessment is made on the basis that the crew is specifically employed on overtime rates for the intermittent periods on verge, maintenance and illegal sign management.
At its August 1992 meeting (Item G10807 refers), Council resolved, in regard to the Events on Roads legislation, to:
9 amend the Register of Delegated Authority to empower the City Engineer to approve Applications under the Acts Amendment (Events on Roads) Act 1988 and the Road Traffic (Events on Roads) Regulations 1991, for the following purposes:
(i) for a road closure, and
(ii) for temporary suspension of the Road Traffic Act Regulation;
10 endorse the need for its workforce to erect, monitor and retrieve signs relevant to a road closure;
11 impose a signage fee of $300 on any road event involving partial or total closure.
The Club is seeking a reduction in the charge to erect signs on the assumption that the $300 figure has a statutory/administrative component. The request amount is simply the cost involved in engaging two employees to erect, maintain and retrieve signs using a small truck on a public holiday. The "user pay" principle has been applied.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council retains its policy of applying the "user pay" principle for signage erection associated with the Events of Roads legislation and informs the applicant accordingly.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
ABW:HY
Cere0901
TS274-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS274-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF:TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 508-4
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: CANS ARE BEST FOR BEACHES
SUMMARY
The West Australian Surfriders Association (WASRA), in conjunction with Westcan, a local manufacturer of aluminium cans, and ALCOA, have approached Council's Recreation and Cultural Services Department with a "Cans are Best for Beaches", a community education campaign to promote safe and clean beaches and to encourage environmental responsibility by beach users.
DETAIL
The proposal invites the City of Wanneroo to be the first West Australian metropolitan municipality to launch the "Cans are Best for Beaches" campaign. By doing so, the City will contribute to achieving:
. litter free and safe beaches;
. greater community awareness of the delicate beach environment; and
. improved community facilities by directing funds raised through recycling to beach improvement programmes.
The campaign seeks to encourage beach goers to think carefully about the types of beverage packaging that they take onto the beach and, hopefully, to convince them to choose aluminium cans in preference to other types of packaging, particularly glass, in the interests of beach safety and the environment.
WASRA has been concerned with litter, in particular broken glass, which has caused injury to beach users along the West Australian coast. Whilst local studies are limited, the proposal outlines the findings of a study conducted at Lorne Beach in Victoria over the summer of 1991/92. The study found that 37% of all beach injuries reported were lacerations and, of these, 56% were lacerations to the foot, some of which required treatment by suture. Of the foot lacerations, slightly more than 45% were caused by litter left on the beach.
Westcan and ALCOA have agreed to provide signage, 5 recycling bins and advice in relation to servicing the bins. Additional bins are available at a cost of $125 per unit. Signs would be provided free of charge at Westcan's discretion or may be made by Council.
Once the campaign is implemented, it is Council's responsibility to maintain, repair and replace the bins as necessary. It is also Council's responsibility to arrange the necessary public liability insurance requirements and the collection of the cans placed inside the bins. In the event that the programme is dropped, or fails for any reason, the bins donated would be returned for distribution to other organisations.
Council would have the opportunity to either collect the cans itself but it would be preferable to call for expressions of interest from local community groups interested in raising funds to take on the responsibility of emptying the bins.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
12 adopts the "Cans are Best for Beaches" campaign along the City's coast;
13 grants approval for the erection of signage and aluminium can recycling cages along the beaches;
14 develops guidelines for community groups interested in taking on the responsibility for collecting the cans;
15 implements a pilot programme with the recycling cages and signage located at Hillarys beach;
16 officially launches the campaign to achieve positive local and State publicity.
R BANHAM R McNALLY
City Recreation and City Engineer
Cultural Services Manager
JLM:SS RWE:HY
rre50802 Cere0903
TS275-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS275-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 061-396, c.472-1-4
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: CHICHESTER RESERVE TOILET AND CHANGEROOMS FACILITIES: EXTENSIONS
Summary
The Kingsley Soccer Club (Inc) has been successful in attracting a grant from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF). Council allocated in its budget a one third contribution and the Club is now seeking approval to proceed with the project.
Background
In 1992 Council constructed combined toilets and changerooms on Chichester Reserve. The building was finally completed despite strong opposition to the provision of toilets, changerooms and car parking on the Reserve. At the time, Council resolved not to consider extensions to the toilets and changerooms and the provision of car park on Chichester Reserve in view of the residents strong opposition to development of this area (H10417A).
In October 1994, a 242 petition was received by Council from members of the Kingsley Soccer Club (Inc) seeking the improvement of the existing facilities at Chichester Reserve to provide changing rooms and canteen facilities.
In March 1995, Council considered and endorsed the Kingsley Soccer Club submission for a community sport and recreation facilities fund grant for $36,770, being one third of the cost for extensions for the ablution block on Chichester Reserve. Council also advised the Club that support for this application was based on one third contribution being made by the Club and one third by the City of Wanneroo.
As mentioned above, the Club has now received approval for the grant and funds are included in the 1995/96 budget for Councils contribution.
Approval Process
Given previous community concern about the location of facilities on this Reserve, it may be appropriate to advertise the proposal by way of a sign on the site seeking comments from the community. Subject to satisfactory comments, the proposal could proceed with Council preparing documentation and calling tenders for the project. Upon acceptance of the tender by Council and the deposit of the funds from the Club, the project would then be able to proceed in the normal manner.
Plan
The Club propose that a single changeroom with canteen and storeroom is constructed. The building would be located to the south of the existing facility and coupled to the existing services. Retaining walls and a verandah would also be provided. Attachment A indicates a schematic design, however this design would be developed more specifically to meet the requirements of Council, the Club and the regulations.
Financial Matters
The budget for the project is $110,310.00 made up as follows:
CSRFF grant $36,770
City of Wanneroo Municipal Fund $36,770
Kingsley Soccer Club $36,770
The Club has indicated it has funds of $15,000.00 in a term deposit and cash of approximately $15,000.00. The balance of the Clubs funds will be provided by fund raising and borrowing as necessary. The Club has been advised that the construction of the works will not proceed until their funds are lodged with the Council.
Timetable
Proposed timetable for the project is:
September 1995 : report to Council
October 1995 : . erection of advertising sign
.preparation of sketch plan
. endorsement of sketch plan by
Community Recreation and Sporting Facilities Fund
November 1995 : consideration of results from advertising by Council, and, subject to satisfactory results, design and documentation and calling of tenders.
December 1995 : Council consideration of tenders and awarding of contract.
January - May 1996 : Construction (commencement is not expected on site until February 1996).
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1 places a sign on Chichester Reserve advising of the proposed changeroom/canteen facility as proposed by the Kingsley Soccer Club;
2 agrees to the preparation of sketch plan; and
3 seeks further report with respect to results from on-site advertising.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
RF:SE
bre09003
TS276-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS276-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 061-113-2
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: AIR-CONDITIONING TO ELLIOT PARK CLUBROOMS - PLAYGROUP ANNEXE
The President of the Wanneroo Playgroup Association Inc has written to Council requesting permission to install reverse cycle air conditioning to the Elliot Park Clubrooms - Playgroup Annexe. In her letter, the Association President notes that as funding from the City has not been forthcoming, the Wanneroo Playgroup Association is willing to pay all costs associated with the installation of the units.
At present, the costs of electricity used in the building are apportioned 75% to the Wanneroo Tennis Club end of the building and 25% to the Playgroup Annexe. The electricity used by the Wanneroo Tennis Club is covered by the Club's hire fee, but no fee is required of the Wanneroo Playgroup Association under the Policy H5-06(a).
The estimated cost of operating the three proposed air-conditioning units is shown on Attachment A to this report.
On the basis that reverse cycle air-conditioning is over and above the conditions available in other facilities used for playgroups (where at best evaporative units are used), and that junior groups are required to pay energy costs for hot water to showers, it is not unreasonable to expect the operating costs to be carried by the Wanneroo Playgroup Association (Inc).
As the air-conditioning units will become fixtures in the building, they defacto become the property of the City of Wanneroo. Maintenance costs are therefore the liability of the City of Wanneroo. These are estimated at:
Annual Inspection $ 20.00
Repair Costs $180.00
$200.00
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approves in principle the installation of reverse cycle air conditioning to the Elliot Park Clubrooms - Playgroup Annexe by the Wanneroo Playgroup Association Inc subject to:
17 The Wanneroo Playgroup Association Inc paying all costs associated with the installation and operating of the three proposed reverse cycle air-conditioning units,
18 The Wanneroo Playgroup Association Inc installing a sub-meter to the electrical supply to the three proposed reverse cycle air-conditioning units,
19 The City Building Surveyor arranging for this sub-meter to be read and an invoice issued for the consumption to the Wanneroo Playgroup Association Inc immediately after the receipt of each bill from Western Power,
20 The Wanneroo Playgroup Association Inc acknowledging in writing that on completion of the installation, the three proposed air-conditioning units become the property of the City of Wanneroo.
21 All workmanship involved in the installation of the three proposed air-conditioning units being to the satisfaction of the City Building Surveyor, and
22 The Wanneroo Playgroup Association Inc agreeing in writing to undertake any remedial work required due to the installation of the three proposed air-conditioning units.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
PW:HW
bre09010
TS277-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS277-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 421/94/7
WARD: NORTH
SUBJECT: PROPOSED RETAINING WALL: LOT 94 (7) GRAHAM ROAD, QUINNS ROCKS
SUMMARY
An application has been received requesting approval to construct a retaining wall exceeding two metres in height between Lot 94 (7) Graham Road, Quinns Rocks and the adjoining Public Access Way. Council requires all retaining wall applications which exceed two metres in height to be submitted to Council for consideration. It is considered that approval should be given because of the topography of the area.
COUNCIL POLICY
Council requires that all applications for retaining walls which exceed two metres in height are to be submitted to Council for consideration.
BACKGROUND
The applicants wish to construct a retaining wall 3.380 metres in height on their left hand boundary between their property and the public access way between Graham Road and Ocean Drive, Quinns Rocks (see Attachment 'A'). Retaining walls constructed within the property will provide the location for a future carport to be constructed. The wall will be 8.5 metres in length and taper back from 3.380 metres to zero.
Lot 94 falls approximately three metres from the rear to the front of the property. It is considered that the proposed retaining wall will have no affect on the future public access way which will adjoin the left hand boundary.
ASSESSMEMT
The properties in this older section of Quinns Rocks are on natural sand dunes and have never been levelled and contoured as is the case with surrounding new developments. Most properties in the area require retaining walls to create a level area on which to construct a dwelling and in many cases a garage can only be constructed very close to the front boundary.
In this instance the retaining wall permits the carport to be constructed well within the property.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed retaining wall to be constructed on the left hand boundary of Lot 94 (7) Graham Road, Quinns Rocks, to a maximum height 3.380 metres.
R.FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
LC:lc
bre09004
TS278-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS278-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 2071/40/11
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: PROPOSED GARAGE: LOT 40 (11) NATICA PLACE, MULLALOO
SUMMARY
An application has been submitted for approval to construct a garage at Lot 40 (11) Natica Place, Mullaloo, with a reduced front building setback. It is considered that because of the location of the property Council should give favourable consideration to the application.
COUNCIL POLICY
Council's Policy J3-10, Primary Street Setback states:
'For the purpose of exercising discretion under Clause 1.5.5 of the Residential Planning Codes, a carport or a garage whether attached to a dwelling or not, may be constructed up to 3000 of a primary street alignment provided the overall primary street setback is in accordance with Clause 1.5.8(a) and the required number of car parking bays can be accommodated on site.'
BACKGROUND
The applicants have requested a reduced front building setback of 2 metres (see Attachment 'A'). Letters signed by both adjoining owners who have no objection to the location of the proposed garage have been provided.
The owners have offered the following reasons for Council's consideration.
'Additional room within the property is necessary for the needs of our growing family.
Access and development to the rear of the property is severely limited due to the sloping nature of the block.
The existing driveway rises dramatically, thus limiting the location of the proposed garage.
It is necessary for the family vehicle to be covered for protection from the elements and for security reasons.'
'In addition to the above Natica Place is a straight road and a cul-de-sac. A natural bush park is located opposite our property and therefore we believe that a reduction to the front boundary setback to 2 metres and will not adversely affect traffic sightlines, the general amenity of our neighbouring property owners or the existing streetscape.'
ASSESSMENT
An inspection of the property confirms the applicants statements. It was also noted that the driveway to the existing garage is very steep and would not meet the City Engineer's requirements for driveway gradients.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed garage to be constructed at Lot 40 (11) Natica Place, Mullaloo, with a reduced front building setback of 2 metres.
R.FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
LC:lc
bre51003
TS279-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS279-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 30/2214
WARD: SOUTH WEST
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHAIN LINK AND BARBED WIRE FENCE: ST MARKS ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL: LOT 5 ST MARKS DRIVE, HILLARYS
SUMMARY
An application has been received for approval to erect a chain link and barbed wire fence at Lot 5 St Marks Drive, Hillarys. It is considered that the request is justified.
COUNCIL'S BYLAWS
Councils Bylaws relating to Fencing and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting, Section 9 (a) states:
'A person shall not affix or allow to remain on or as part of any fence on an allotment owned or occupied by him in a residential area or in a commercial area any barbed wire or any other wire or materials with spiked or jagged projections; unless an application has been made in writing and approved by Council.'
BACKGROUND
The proposed fence is to be constructed of link mesh, 1.8 metres in height with two (2) strands of barbed wire spaced 100mm apart on top of the 1.8 metre high section.
The location of the fencing is as follows:
23 adjacent to Whitfords Avenue approximately 240 metres
24 adjacent to Lot 268 Anson Court approximately 240 metres
25 adjacent to Lot 8 St Marks Drive approximately 25 metres (See attachment A).
The school bursar has indicated that the incidence of theft and vandalism has increased dramatically and access is easily gained to the site from the areas adjoining the boundaries.
SUBMISSIONS
Letters of favourable comment have been received from the owners of Lot 268 Anson Court and Lot 8 St Marks Drive, Hillarys.
ASSESSMENT
St Marks school does not currently have any security fencing whereas most private and government schools in the Council area have chain link and barbed wire fencing. Council previously approved similar fencing at the Girrawheen Catholic Primary School on 26 August 1992 (G10838 refers).
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposed 1.8 metre high chain link and barbed wire fence to be installed at the boundaries St Marks Anglican Community School, Lot 5 St Marks Drive and the verge adjoining Whitfords Avenue, the boundaries adjoining Lot 268 Anson Court and Lot 8 St Marks Drive.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
RS:HW:LC
bre09008
TS280-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS280-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 3090/558/7
WARD: SOUTH WEST
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR REFUND: LOT 558 (7) MANAKOORA RISE, SORRENTO
SUMMARY
The owner of Lot 558 (7) Manakoora Rise, Sorrento, has requested a refund of building licence fees for a second application for a building licence for a proposed dwelling on the property. The circumstances relating to the construction of the proposed dwelling indicate that a refund is warranted.
COUNCIL POLICY
Councils Policy J2-02 states:
'(b) No refund will be made of building licence fees except in cases of hardship when the City Building Surveyor shall submit details to Council for consideration.'
BACKGROUND
A Building Licence was issued for the proposed dwelling on 19 May, 1995. The building licence fee was $1000.00. On 19 July, 1995, a second application was submitted by a different builder. The building licence fees were $875.00 based on the new scale of fees introduced on 23 June, 1995.
The owner was requested to indicate hardship in accordance with Council Policy in order that the matter could be placed before Council. The response was that the owners were out of pocket on their deposit, four months delayed in construction and have to pay interest on their borrowings, they continue to fall further behind in their financial situation. They request a refund of the building licence fee to alleviate further hardship.
ASSESSMENT
The original builder has advised by letter that his company is unable to continue construction and has arranged that the owners continue construction with the second builder. The stage of construction is site works only have been carried out.
In view of the circumstances it is considered that the original building fee of $1000.00 be refunded to the applicant.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council refund the amount of $1000.00 being the building licence fees of the original cancelled building licence to the owner of Lot 558 (7) Manakoora Rise, Sorrento.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
LC:lc
bre09006
TS281-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS281-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 3843/178/11
WARD: NORTH
SUBJECT: DONATION: 1995 TELETHON HOME: LOT 178 (11) WHITSUNDAY AVENUE, MERRIWA.
SUMMARY
The builders of the 1995 Telethon Home at Lot 178 (11) Whitsunday Avenue, Merriwa, have requested that Council refund the building licence fees as a donation to the charity. Council has refunded the fees over a number of years.
BACKGROUND
This year the Telethon Home Committee have elected to build two homes of moderate value rather than one that would likely to be priced out of reach for many aspiring buyers. The second home is located at Mandurah.
In past years, the City have assisted the TVW 7 Telethon Trust with the donation of building fees and signage permission for the Telethon Homes. Telethon is the largest fund raising event for Child Medical Research in Western Australia and the community involvement by the City will again be recognised for its assistance.
ASSESSMENT
The building licence fees in this instance are $219.60. It is considered that Council should continue its assistance to this charity.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council refund the building licence fees of $219.60 to Statesman Homes as a donation for the 1995 Telethon Home at Lot 178 (11) Whitsunday Avenue, Merriwa.
R.FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
LC:lc
bre09001
TS282-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS282-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 202-1-2
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SURVEYORS 23rd ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE.
STATE CONFERENCE
The Western Australian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyor's 23rd Annual State Conference is to be held at the City of Gosnells on the 26 and 27 October, 1995.
THEME
The theme of the conference will be Codes and Regulations. Speakers will present the following topics:
- Access for the disabled
- Local Authority Legal Liability
- New Glazing Code
- BHP Housing Design Manual
- BHP New Steel Flooring System
- Wind Loading Codes
- WAWA Flood Studies
- Termite Barriers
The Registration Fees are $145.00 a day. An invitation is extended for Councillors to attend.
It is anticipated that Councillors, Building Surveyors and Environmental Health/Building Surveyors from all Councils throughout the State will attend the Conference.
Approval is requested for Council's Building Surveyors to attend the Conference on a roster basis.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the attendance of interested Councillors and the Building Surveyors to the Western Australian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors 23rd Annual State Conference to be held at Gosnells on 26 and 27 October, 1995.
R.FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
LC:lc
bre09009
TS283-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS283-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 625-16
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: CHILD HEALTH CLINICS
Council annually provides a contribution towards costs incurred by Centres from which Council's Child Health Clinics operate.
The Joondalup Child Health Clinic operates from the Joondalup Family Centre in Jolstra Crescent, Joondalup. The Management Committee for the centre has requested a contribution from Council for the operating and maintenance costs incurred for provision of the Child Health Clinic facilities. The details are as shown on Attachment A.
The cost for the Child Health Clinic has been accommodated within Council's Building Operating budget for 1995/96.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council authorises a contribution to the Joondalup Family Centre of $2,672.70 from Account 22117 for costs associated with the Joondalup Child Health Clinic.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
TN:HW
bre09012
TS284-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS284-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 061-75
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: CHARLES SEARSON PARK REDEVELOPMENT
Council officers in conjunction with Wanneroo Townsite Development representatives have reviewed Charles Searson Park and the Memorial area of the Civic Centre.
Existing Features
1. Charles Searson Park Area
This public open space is located between the Wanneroo Shopping Centre and Wanneroo Civic Centre/Function Room and fronts directly onto Wanneroo Road.
Currently the area consists of grass, trees and an item of play equipment. Two distinct features have been installed:-
- a statue called "Synthesis"; and
- the old townsite boundary Memorial plaque.
Fronting the Civic Centre is an area of grass encompassing the R.S.L. Memorial and Christmas lights pole.
The general appearance of the area has progressively been deteriorating. This is attributed to two factors:-
- Relocation of the Council Administration Function Centre to Joondalup.
-
Social standards of the community regarding public facilities.
Proposals
1. Stage 1 - Wanneroo Road Median and Verge
Council in conjunction with Main Roads Department have initiated redevelopment of the Wanneroo Road median and verge in the 1995/96 Budget - refer Attachment 'A'.
2. Stage 2 - Redevelopment of Charles Searson Park
Refer Attachment 'B'.
To follow on and enhance the benefits of Stage 1, it is proposed that:-
(a) The R.S.L. Memorial be relocated into Charles Searson Park. This will increase the area available for Memorial services and improve the visual aspect of the entrance to the Civic Centre and park area.
(b)
The Memorial to be installed on a three tiered dais to enhance its size.
(c)
Construct a paved concourse area fronting the Memorial depicting the 'First Rising Sun Badge' of 1902 used on Australia Service.
(d) Install a paved promenade to connect with a grassed amphitheatre area.
3. Stage 3 - Central Area/Amphitheatre
(a) Reshape the existing park levels to facilitate amphitheatre embankments while retaining all existing indigenous trees.
(b) Construct a stage area within the amphitheatre.
(c)
Realign the existing access paths to improve pedestrian access to Library building and Aquamotion.
(d) Install park furniture, i.e. seats.
4. General
(a) Removal of the play equipment is recommended as the item is rarely used as actual play equipment.
(b) Remove the Eucalyptus grandis trees centrally located in the park.
(c)
Relocate storm water outfall from carparks as it currently discharges directly onto the open grass area.
(d) Relocate the existing statue back into the central area of Charles Searson Park.
SUMMARY
Councillors would be aware of the extensive community discussions undertaken previously regarding redevelopment of the Wanneroo Townsite. This proposal has evolved following these meetings and offers an entrance feature perceived by the community as currently missing.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council -
1. accepts the Concept Plan as submitted for redevelopment of Charles Searson Park, Wanneroo;
2. authorises Parks Department to undertake detailed design plans for Stage 2 and Stage 3 to incorporate redevelopment of the R.S.L. Memorial;
3. authorises Parks Department officers to present the proposed Concept Plan to interested community groups; and
4. lists the development proposals for Stage 2 in the 1996/97 Draft Budget submissions and Stage 3 in the Forward Plan 1997/98.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
23 August 1995
gre02057
TS285-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS285-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 218-1-1
WARD: CENTRAL AND NORTH
SUBJECT: JOINT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - MERRIWA AND KINROSS PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Council is aware of joint agreements existing between Council and the Ministry of Education for Merriwa Primary/Addison Park and Kinross Primary/Callender Park - Report No TS27-02/95 refers.
Parks Department submitted a quotation to the Ministry to undertake all maintenance work within the combined area. Attachment 'A' itemises the School Grounds Maintenance Agreement. Attachment 'B' details Council's submission.
The Ministry has indicated acceptance and will proceed in conjunction with the total privatisation of grounds maintenance of all schools within the metropolitan area.
The Joondalup division maintenance was awarded to a private contractor in November 1994.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council authorises a Maintenance Agreement be initiated between City of Wanneroo and the Ministry of Education to encompass all maintenance associated with Merriwa and Kinross Primary Schools.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
14 August 1995
gre02053
TS286-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS286-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 745-10
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: CURRAMBINE STAGE 7 AND 8 - PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
A public open space (approximately 8,600 m²) submission has been received for Currambine Stages 7 and 8 from Landscape Enterprises on behalf of Beaumaris Beach Estates.
The proposal encompasses the connection of irrigation to an existing bore on Christchurch Park in Christchurch Terrace - refer Attachment 'A'.
The proposed public open space development includes retaining walls to a maximum height of 2.3 m (certified by a Structural Engineer), existing bushland, cleared irrigated grassed areas, play equipment, paved ramps and step access - refer Attachment 'B'.
Approval is sought by the City Parks Manager for development of the proposed public open space including:-
1. Agreement in principal to the Concept.
2. Irrigation connection of the proposed public open space to the existing bore on Christchurch Park, all infrastructure to be supplied by the Developer.
3. All development costs of the park is to be borne by the Developer.
Detailed approval of the proposed public open space verges, medians, roundabouts including lighting, brick paving, uniform fencing is required by Engineering, Parks and Town Planning Departments.
This development is similar to public open space developments previously undertaken in Iluka, Hillarys, Kinross and Connolly.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council -
1. approves in concept the development of public open space as shown in Attachment 'B';
2. delegates the approval of the construction of retaining walls, (certified by a Structural Engineer) over the height of 2 m on public open space, to the City Parks Managers and City Engineer; and
3. approves the irrigation connection to an existing bore on Christchurch Park, Christchurch Terrace, Currambine.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
JH:JW
22 August 1995
gre02056
TS287-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS287-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 745-10
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT - PEET AND CO CARRAMAR ESTATE, NEERABUP
A public open space development proposal has been received from Peet and Co on behalf of Yatala Nominees. The initial proposal encompasses installation of a bore and pumping unit located in the proposed active public open space.
Area 1 - two small passive parks.
Area 2-3 - refer Attachment 'A'.
° Active Public Open Space Proposed
Future active sports oval bounding Burns Beach Road is listed for development in the 1997/98 financial year. The proposed bore and pumping unit is designed to accommodate the reticulation of this area when required. Additional developer contribution will be pursued by Parks Department.
° Passive Public Open Space Proposed
Areas 2 and 3 were approved following negotiation with the Ministry of Planning to ensure a reasonable spread of public open space throughout the Estate.
Both parks will connect to the main public open space irrigation supply and be fully developed during subdivision development - refer Attachment 'B.
Approval has been given by the City Parks Manager for the following:-
1. Development to proceed on the small public open space area 2.
2.
Installation of the bore at area 1.
3. The bore to be provided at no cost to Council upon request for irrigation of the active sports oval.
4.
Passive areas proposed to be developed with minimum maintenance requirement.
This development proposal is similar to public open space developments previously undertaken in Hillarys, Kinross and Connolly.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council -
1. approves formally the public open space development initiated by the City Parks Manager; and
2. authorises development of a Concept Plan for the active public open space as shown as Area 1 on Attachment 'A'.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
21 August 1995
gre02054
TS288-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS288-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 061-272
WARD: NORTH
SUBJECT: OLDHAM PARK DEVELOPMENT
Cr O'Grady requested that a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the cost and feasibility of upgrading Oldham Park, Yanchep to a senior sports oval.
Council has received various reports identifying options and problems associated with full development of Oldham Park. Refer reports TS152-05/95, C206-05/95, TS130-04/95 and C3-02/95.
Establishment of a 'working group' incorporating Department officers, community representatives and Ward Councillors is recommended to assess the benefits and disadvantages of development.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council -
1. authorises Parks Department to establish a Working Group consisting of Department officers, community representatives and Ward Councillors; and
2. submits a final report to Council prior to 1996/97 Budget submissions.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
22 August 1995
gre02055
TS289-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS289-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 208-6
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: OCTOBER TENDERS FOR NEW VEHICLES
Council approved funds in the 1995/96 Budget for the purchase of a number of new vehicles, trucks and items of plant and equipment.
A review of the programme indicated the need for the early purchase of the following items:
|Tender No | | |
| | | |
|74-95/96 |Sedan |Integrated Human |
| | |Resources Project |
|65-95/06 |Domestic Refuse Truck | |
| | | |
|75-95/96 |Utility |Street Litter Pick Up |
| | |Crew |
| | | |
|66-95/96 |Utility |Parks Department |
| | |Technical Officer |
| | | |
|66-95/96 |Utility |Gumblossom Community |
| | |Recreation Centre |
To streamline the administration of the tender system and minimise the cost of vehicle hire and the number of price increases, it is recommended that Council delegates authority to the October meeting of Technical Services Committee to accept these tenders.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council delegates authority to accept Tender Numbers 65, 66, 74, 75-95/96 to the October meeting of Technical Services Committee.
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
DRB:HY
Cere0918
TS290-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS290-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 1178/732/4
WARD: SOUTH
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CARPORT: LOT 732 (4) TUART ROAD, GREENWOOD
SUMMARY
An application has been submitted for approval to construct a carport at Lot 732 (4) Tuart Road, Greenwood, forward of the building line and which will make the total area of roofed building slightly over the permitted site cover. The location of the proposed carport with a zero front building setback does not permit the 1.5 metre truncations from the driveway to the boundary in contravention of Councils Bylaws relating to Fencing and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting. It is considered that the application should be refused.
COUNCIL POLICY
Council's Policy J3-10, Primary Street Setback states:
'For the purpose of exercising discretion under Clause 1.5.5 of the Residential Planning Codes, a carport or a garage, whether attached to a dwelling or not, may be constructed up to 3000 of a primary street alignment provided the overall primary street setback is in accordance with Clause 1.5.8(a) and the required number of car parking bays can be accommodated on site'
BACKGROUND
The applicant wishes to locate the proposed drive-through carport side on to the front boundary (see Attachment 'A'). The carport will be additional to an existing double garage. The applicant has provided letters of favourable comment from both adjoining owners.
ASSESSMENT
The addition of the proposed carport will cause the 50% site cover of the buildings on the property to be exceeded by 10 square metres. Council's Bylaws relating to Fences and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting require 1.5 metre truncations to be provided between the driveway and a boundary. Such truncations can not be provided in this instance.
Council can either approve or refuse the application. In the event of refusal the applicants have the right of appeal against Council's decision to the Minister for Planning.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council does not approve the proposed carport at Lot 732 (4) Tuart Road, Greenwood, and advises the applicants of their right of appeal to the Minister for Planning.
R.FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
LC:lc
bre09007
TS291-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS291-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 890-17, 208-32-95/96
WARD: NORTH
SUBJECT: MERRIWA WELFARE ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, JENOLAN WAY, MERRIWA: TENDER REFERENCE - 32-95/96
Tenders closed for the above project on Monday 28 August 1995 with the receipt of the following ten tenders:
$
Swifthill Construction 671,850.00
WD Petersen & Son 675,134.00
Palmerston Building Co 676,000.00
Homestead Construction 683,643.00
Homestyle 684,320.00
Dalcon Constructions 698,400.00
City Constructions 719,718.00
Creative Building & Development Co 727,531.00
B & N Beale Nominees 748,575.00
Prime Projects 788,086.00
The lowest tenderer, Swifthill Constructions (trading name for T J Hill Pty Ltd), has been registered to build in WA since March 1992. A check on the suitability of this contractor reveals:
. limited track record;
. Dun & Bradstreet assigned Dynamic Risk Score of 1.0 (range 0 to 5.0) whereas the industry norm is 2.0 plus;
. awarded $74,850.00 contract by City of Wanneroo for the refurbishing of Wanneroo Recreation Centre on 23 August 1995;
. on $100,000 contract Nedlands City Council has no adverse comments;
. on the basis of several contracts up to $300,000 administered by Architects Bollig Abbott & Partners, Dr John Bollig, would not recommend using this company and would be reluctant to include Swifthill Constructions on the architects list of known usable contractors.
Given that the difference between the first and second lowest price tendered is only 0.05% and that the second tender is W D Petersen who has successfully constructed many buildings for the City, I would suggest the contract be awarded to WD Petersen & Son for the sum of $675,134.00.
Funding for the project comprises:
allocation no. 26581 $30,000.00
allocation no. 50676 $870,000.00
total funds allocated $900,000.00
expected expenditure
building contract sum - $675,134.00
professional fees - $19,083.00
administration costs - $5,783.00
furniture and fitout - $75,000.00
total funds allocated $775,000.00
The $125,000 surplus funds is to be expended in the upgrade of the setting for the two buildings (Merriwa Community Centre & Merriwa Welfare Administration Centre) that will be housed on this site at the completion of this project. A partial road to service the Merriwa Welfare Administration Centre will need to be put in place as the developer for the adjoining subdivision has not scheduled the construction of the main southern access Deepwater Circuit for some considerable time.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
. accept the tender of $675,134.00 from WD Petersen & Son for the construction and completion of the Merriwa Welfare Administration Centre off Jenolan Way in Merriwa;
. authorise the signing of the contract documents.
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
JS:SE
bre51006
TS292-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS292-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 572/211/23
SUBJECT: RETAINING WALL REQUIREMENT: LOT 211 (23) LISFORD AVENUE, TWO ROCKS
At the Technical Services Committee meeting on 13 August, 1995, (3) of the recommendation to Report TS244-08/95 was amended from 'it will lodge a caveat on the property' to 'it will lodge a memorial on the property.'
The reasoning for this change was that it was considered that a caveat could not be placed on a property unless there was a financial involvement by Council.
The Local Government Act states that a memorial cannot be placed on a property unless a conviction has been recorded. A legal opinion was sought from Council's solicitors, who advised that a caveat can be lodged on a property with the owner's cooperation.
Although an owner would be reluctant to agree to such a caveat, it is considered that if the alternative was to face prosecution, the owner would agree to the proposal. The solicitors have indicated that a brief agreement in which the owner would acknowledge that the property does not comply with the approved plans, which details the error and in which the owner undertakes not to sell or transfer the property without arranging for the prospective owner to come to arrangements with the City for completion of the outstanding work.
The agreement would also create a charge over the land (a charge is a variety of equitable mortgage) in favour of the City sufficient to support the lodgement of a Caveat against the title to the land, which would notify anyone intending to deal on the title of the non-compliance with the building licence. Provision for removal of the Caveat in certain circumstances (for example on completion of the retaining wall) can be incorporated into the agreement.
Accordingly it is requested that part (3) of the recommendation of Report No:TS244-08/95 be rescinded to read:
(3) 'it will lodge a caveat on the property subject to the cooperation of the owner in accordance with Section 693 of the Local Government Act.'
RECOMMENDATION
That the recommendation to Report No:TS244-08/95 be rescinded to read:
That Council advises the owner of Lot 211 (23) Lisford Avenue, Two Rocks:
(1) that it acknowledges receipt of the owners correspondence which indicates she is seeking to fund the construction of the retaining wall;
(2) Council notes that the retaining wall has not been constructed;
(3) it will lodge a caveat on the property subject to the cooperation of the owner in accordance with Section 693 of the Local Government Act until such time as the retaining wall and associated works are completed to Councils satisfaction.
R. FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
LC:lc
bme08021
B154-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:B154-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 202-0
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: ENGINEERING CURRENT WORKS
The Engineering Department Current Works report is valid for works during the period ending 25 August 1995.
A MAJOR WORKS
1 ROAD WORKS
1 Marangaroo Drive Duplication, Alexander Heights
A second carriageway in Marangaroo Drive is being constructed between Mirrabooka Avenue and Alexander Drive. The works involve the installation of a new drainage system, the upgrade of the existing drainage system, the upgrade of three existing drainage sumps, the construction of the new carriageway and associated footpath and verge works. The construction programme is to be completed in two stages, the first being the section between Alexander Drive and Koondoola Avenue, the second being the remaining section through to Mirrabooka Avenue.
The construction of the southern (1st) stage is now completed to Koondoola Avenue with the associated widening on the existing carriageway being 90% completed.
The works on the northern (2nd) stage have progressed to the stage of the limestone sub-base being 80% complete between Mirrabooka Avenue and Adria Street. This includes the intersection of Adria Street. The asphalt and kerbing have been laid on the section between Koondoola Avenue and Adria Street.
The mainline drainage works on this project are complete. Manholes, gullies and side entry pits are being progressively installed in conjunction with the road construction works.
The Adria Street and Northumberland sump earthworks and spillways are also complete.
Associated works to be undertaken in September when the major construction works are completed include the replacement of the footpaths and stone pitching.
It is anticipated that the road project will be completed by the end of September.
2 Calectasia Street, Greenwood
This project comprises:
(a) the widening and minor realignment of a 200 metre section of Calectasia Street commencing at Coolibah Drive;
(b) upgrading of stormwater drainage in conjunction with the roadworks;
(c) enlargement of the existing drainage sump (located behind the Greenwood Child Care Centre) and;
(d) construction of several new pedestrian refuge islands and upgrading of the footpaths.
The works at this location are 95% complete. The only outstanding items are patterned concrete works, line marking by Main Roads WA and landscaping of the area adjoining the sump. It is anticipated that these items will be completed by the end of September.
3 Eddystone Avenue, Craigie
This project comprises the relocation of the existing Eddystone Avenue carriageway between Ocean Reef Road and Craigie Drive and the provision of service roads for the residential properties. The main drainage line and street lighting will also be upgraded as part of the project.
Mainline drainage works commenced during August and are 80% complete. This will now allow the road works component of the project to commence in September.
26 DRAINAGE WORKS
1 Eucalypt Court, Duncraig
This project comprises the enlargement of the drainage sump and the construction of new drainage in Eucalypt Court, Telopia Drive and Abelia Court, Duncraig. There was also a need to adjust the levels of a crossover in Eucalypt Court to prevent stormwater from entering this property.
This work is now completed.
2 Cordova Court, Craigie
This project comprised the construction of a drainage line through a public accessway to link up some existing soakwells in Cordova Court with the mainline drainage scheme in Mario Way. These works were required to prevent road flooding in Cordova Court.
This project is now completed.
3 Kingsley Reserve, Kingsley
This project comprised the construction of a 600mm diameter drainage line across the reserve to link up drainage from Creaney Drive to the drainage sump on the south west corner of the reserve. A 50m section of 300mm diameter pipe is also proposed to connect the Creaney Drive car park drainage into this system. Details of this project were presented in Report B135-08/95.
This project is at 90% completion stage and will be finished by the end of August. The Parks Department has undertaken modifications to the irrigation system and turf restoration in conjunction with the drainage works.
27 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE FACILITIES
1 Private
Joondalup Footpaths Derwent Meander
(Brienz Drive to
Lot 647)
Joondalup Dual Use Path Naivasha Turn to
Brienz Drive
Joondalup Dual Use Path Garda Grove to
Eucumbene Crescent
Joondalup Dual Use Path Derwent Meander to
Arrow Place
2 Council Contractor
Marmion/ Slab Footpath West Coast Drive
Sorrento Replacement
Marmion Slab Footpath Beach Road
Replacement
3 Joondalup Drive Dual Use Path, Edgewater
This project comprised the construction of a limestone base and coloured asphalt path along the eastern edge of Joondalup Drive between Ocean Reef Road and Wedgewood Drive. A concrete path connection to Poplar Close has also been constructed as part of this project.
This project is now completed.
4 Coastal Dual Use Path, Hillarys
This project comprises the construction of a limestone base and coloured asphalt path through the dunes, between the Pinnaroo Point car park to the Whitfords Beach car park, located near the intersection of Whitfords Avenue and Northshore Drive, Hillarys. This project is partially funded by BIKEWEST.
The construction of the pathway is complete with minor adjustments required at the northern end when a toilet block is constructed at this location.
Further works required on this project during September include fencing along the western side to restrict access to the dune system and stabilisation with branches of the areas disturbed by the earthworks for the path.
28 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
1 Tree Top Avenue/Outlook Drive, Edgewater
This project involves the installation of a roundabout and its associated pedestrian refuge islands, footpaths, island infills, signage, line marking and verge reinstatement.
This project is now complete.
2 Channel Drive/Admiral Grove, Heathridge
This project comprises the construction of a roundabout and its associated pedestrian refuge islands, footpaths, island infills, signage and line marking, drainage upgrading, verge reinstatement and planting of centre island.
This project is 90% complete. The outstanding works are the pattern concrete works, asphalt overlay, line marking and signage by Main Roads WA and planting by Council's Parks department.
29 CAR PARKS
1 Burns Beach Car Park, Burns Beach
This project comprises the reconstruction of the car park and associated roadworks, the upgrading of the drainage system, the installation of a roundabout and the construction of a bus embayment at the Burns Beach car park.
The project has reached a practical completion stage of 93%. The outstanding works are street lighting, planting by Parks Department, some pattern concrete near the club rooms, fencing along the foreshore side of the path and signage and line marking, all of which are programmed for completion by the end of September.
2 Mindarie Beach Car Park, Mindarie
This project comprises the construction of a 28 bay car park with limestone, asphalt, kerbing and associated islands and entrances off Alexander View, Mindarie.
This project has been kerbed and will be asphalted shortly. Outstanding works to be undertaken during September include line marking, lighting, footpath works and steps to the beach.
3 Anthony Waring Car Park, Clarkson
This project comprises the construction of a 60 bay car park with limestone, asphalt, kerbing and associated islands and entrances off Victorson Parade, Clarkson.
The earthworks and boxing out phases of the project are complete.
30 MAJOR MAINTENANCE
1 Old Yanchep Road
This project comprised the re-grading of the table drains, boxing out and reconstructing the road where needed. It also involved the re-grading and compaction of the rest of the road as a general maintenance requirement item.
This project is now complete.
2 Stevenage Street, Yanchep
This project comprised the construction of 30 metres of drainage along the northern verge of Stevenage Street from the Welwyn Avenue intersection to alleviate a road flooding problem.
This project is now complete.
B WASTE MANAGEMENT
During August, there were some problems with the availability of domestic rubbish trucks due to mid life maintenance work. It is hoped that this work, plus the delivery of the first of the two additional trucks in the budget, will provide good vehicle availability during the difficult summer period. The collection was completed each day avoiding any inconvenience to residents.
During July and August, the recycling group has been implementing some of the items in the Enterprise Agreement, resulting in reduced collection costs.
The bulk collection has been heavily used in recent weeks and fell behind schedule in Warwick. This was accommodated by the crew working some overtime and a delay in advertising subsequent areas. Literature is being prepared to support the implementation of Council's policy of having green waste placed out separately for recycling.
Preparations are also underway to prepare beach bins and stands for the coming summer months.
The commercial and reserves collection services have been functioning well.
C SUBDIVISIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The status of subdivisional development within the City of Wanneroo is shown on Attachment 1. 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 1994 and those subdivisions currently under or awaiting construction.
Submitted for information.
D R Blair
Acting City Engineer
GR:HY
Cere0909
B155-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:B155-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: ACTING CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 510-1021
WARD: SOUTH WEST
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CONCERNS - GURON ROAD, DUNCRAIG
BACKGROUND
Since 1990, residents of Guron Road, Duncraig have been requesting road changes to restrict vehicles speeds and to improve pedestrian safety. Initially, residents sought the closure of Guron Road (Item E11110 refers) or modifications to the road layout. In response to this request, centreline delineation and improved street lighting were carried out. A further petition was received in February 1992 (Item G10211 refers) seeking the installation of traffic treatments. A series of pedestrian refuge islands, linked by painted median strips, was subsequently installed as shown on Attachment 1. Also, Police surveillance of Guron Road was undertaken.
In 1993, residents called a public meeting with Ward Councillors to discuss the traffic situation. The formation of a Guron Road Traffic Study was proposed. As part of the traffic assessment, a number of traffic treatment options were developed for residents' comments. Accordingly, a questionnaire, as shown on Attachment 2, was circulated to Guron Road, Hannah Court and Wallace Court in March 1994.
Prior to this, a number of traffic surveys had been undertaken on Guron Road and surrounding streets. All indicated that the majority of motorists travelled at or below the legal speed limit. Only a small number of motorists seemed to drive at excessive speeds. For instance, of a daily average of 50 vehicles per hour, in one directional traffic flow, one motorist would travel at excessive speed. Recorded excessive speeds lie in the range of 90-105 kph. They appeared random in nature. Although most occur during daylight hours, there is a slight tendency for events to occur around 5.00pm. There was a connection between the entry speed of a motorist into Guron Road and continued high speed along the street.
Guron Road has always been recognised as an important link across a section of Duncraig. As such, any restriction that had the potential to redirect traffic onto surrounding streets was not considered appropriate. Consequently the traffic treatment options proposed in the questionnaire generally maintain the existing function of Guron Road.
The questionnaire options were as follows:
Option 1 - No Change
This Option proposed no change along the street, but included roundabouts at the Glengarry Drive and Lilburne Road junctions with Guron Road . These roundabout treatments were common to all options. This strategy was proposed on the basis that overall vehicle speeds can be controlled by reducing entry speeds in Guron Road. Significant midblock benefits can be derived from perimeter control of vehicle speeds.
With this option, existing residential access requirements were maintained, including kerbside parking where appropriate. Traffic noise would be less than that generated by mid block and intersectional speed reduction measures.
This option allowed the effectiveness of the perimeter roundabouts to be assessed in relation to Guron Road. It could, after a suitable period of monitoring, allow for the introduction of additional traffic calming devices.
Option 2 - Landscaped Islands
This option utilised enlarged traffic islands to create a slight road narrowing and deviation in alignment. Their effectiveness as a speed reduction device relies mainly upon the visual calming impact (the use of shrubs and trees) they have upon the motorists. The shape and size of entry/exit points can also be used to regulate vehicle speeds. This treatment can restrict vehicle manoeuvres and create "squeeze points" for cyclists. However, the devices do not usually generate additional road noise or require extensive signing.
Option 3 - Three Way Raised Platforms
The installation of three-way raised intersection platform devices was proposed in Option 3. Though not common in Perth, they are used to control motorists turning corners at speeds, as well as controlling vehicle speeds through intersections.
Option 4 - Midblock Roundabouts
Midblock roundabouts can be an effective treatment. These roundabouts by continually changing priorities at an intersection, use turning traffic to regulate motorists' speeds. As a consequence, they are usually located on higher volume junctions. Both Melene Road and Cummings Way are comparatively low volume roads. Consequently the effectiveness of this option may be reduced.
The continuity of roundabout treatments, in relation to those proposed for Glengarry Drive and Lilburne Road, can improve early driver recognition of traffic calming devices. This, in turn, can lead to an improvement in overall safety along the road.
Questionnaire Response
A 75% response rate (59 replies) to the questionnaire was received with 83% responding from Guron Road. The questionnaire results are shown on Attachment 3. A preferential system was used to enable an in-depth analysis of a range of household responses.
Generally, the responses show a range of varied support. A comparison of preferred and least preferred treatments, as shown on Attachment 4, indicated that households were less likely to support nearby traffic treatments in preference to those further away. This is a common trend in traffic surveys.
In view of the lack of any distinctive preference, Council approved funds in the 1994/95 Budget, for the construction of roundabouts at the junction of Guron Road/Lilburne Road and Guron Road/Glengarry Drive (Item I10604 refers). It was noted that the installation of perimeter roundabouts at either end of Guron Road would allow for a further assessment of vehicular speeds after a suitable period of time. It was envisaged that 'additional' traffic calming devices could then be installed, if required. The perimeter roundabouts were installed in late 1994.
CURRENT POSITION
A survey of vehicular speeds along Guron Road was undertaken in February 1995. Once again, this indicated that the vast majority of motorists were travelling at or below the legal speed limit. An analysis of vehicular speeds at various points along Guron road confirms that few motorists travel at excessive speeds, as shown on Attachment 5. This data has subsequently been passed onto Warwick Police to enable better 'targeting' of speeding motorists.
Recently, two accidents including a vehicle collision with a house at the corner of Melene Road and Guron Road have re-focused residential attention onto the driver behaviour being experienced. In both instances the motorists were travelling towards Lilburne road.
Main Roads WA reported accidents indicate that there have been over the last five years 11 accidents recorded, mainly at the Lilburne Road and Glengarry Drive junctions. The installation of the roundabouts appear to have significantly reduced the accident frequency at these locations.
Also residents' comments of the position and frequency of past non-reported accidents have been provided. Most of these incidents are single vehicle/property damage type and of a random nature. Unfortunately, the data is not time specific, however, the history does provide an indication of the general area of concern. This is west of Cummings Way, particularly in the vicinity of the bend.
While there have been a number of incidents occurring, it appears that driver behavioural aspects are a significant factor. This is not unusual. General studies into contributing factors causing accidents have identified the road user having a high percentage (95-94%) involvement in the cause of the crashes.
From the evaluation of the incidents the problem area mainly appears to be the bend, between Melene Road and Cummings Way. Preliminary investigations suggest that some form of landscaped constriction at the bend east of Melene Road may be appropriate. However, previous residential opinion was not strongly in support of this solution. An alternate solution is the installation of roundabouts at the junctions of Melene Road/Guron Road and Cummings Way/Guron Road. However, any further treatments would need to be addressed with the street residents.
As a result of recent liaison between officers from Main Roads WA and the Engineering Department, existing signing has been amended to include:
31 relocating the reverse curve sign near Melene Road.
32 installing a new reverse curve sign at the eastern approach to the bend;
33 installing hazard boards at both the eastern and western approach to the bend.
Main Roads WA also advised that 50 km/hr advisory speed signs were not supported as the Department regards 60 km/hr a safe operating speed for this road
The traffic concerns in Guron Road have been an ongoing issue and it appears that driver behaviour problems are contributing to this matter.
At its meeting in August, Council resolved to convene a meeting of Councillors, Council officers, local parliamentarians, representatives from the Police Department and relevant State departments to discuss the ongoing problem of vehicle accidents in Guron Road, Duncraig.
Administrative arrangements for this meeting is being progressed and this report is submitted for background information.
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
DP:HY
Cere0912
B156-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:B156-09/956
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 510-2, 202-1-2
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: PETITION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MARMION AND SHENTON AVENUES, CURRAMBINE
A petition has been received from students requesting installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Marmion and Shenton Avenues, Currambine.
At its meeting of 3 May 1995, Council endorsed a four way intersection strategy, developed with Main Roads WA for Marmion Avenue. This strategy included a roundabout at the Shenton Avenue intersection and traffic control signals at the Burns Beach Road and Marmion Avenue intersection.
Also, as part of the overall traffic strategy for the North West Corridor, roundabouts are proposed to be constructed shortly at the realignment of Joondalup Drive and Burns Beach Road junction, Marangaroo Drive/Templeton Crescent intersection, Marmion Avenue/Anchorage Drive/Hester Avenue intersection and at the Moore Drive/Connolly Drive intersection. Therefore, this type of treatment will be well implemented in the region and motorists will become familiar with this type of traffic control at four way intersections.
The petitioners have been advised of this adopted traffic control strategy.
Submitted for information.
D R BLAIR
Acting City Engineer
PP:HY
Cere0917
B157-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:B157-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 501-2
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC PAYPHONE - OCEAN REEF BOAT HARBOUR
Telecom Australia advises that the public payphone located at the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour has been removed due to continual vandalism.
These facilities are installed on the "user pay" principle. Apart from the high level of maintenance expenditure needed to maintain the facility, the usage rate was low.
Telecom Australia will receive and consider any written complaints about the service suspension. It is considered that the location remoteness is a major factor in attracting vandalism. This aspect should improve as the adjacent area is developed.
Submitted for information.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
ABW:AT
Cere0904
B158-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:B158-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 201-5
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 1995 - PARKS DEPARTMENT
° Parks Maintenance
° The winter works programme is progressing.
°
The planting programme is complete.
° Landscaping of the Jenolan Way Community Centre has been completed.
°
Mulching of new plants is 95% complete. Remulching of garden beds is being carried as necessary.
° Verge re-instatement works have been carried out for the Engineering Department to various locations.
°
Work orders are being progressed.
° Play Equipment
° New playground equipment has been installed at Lake Joondalup Foreshore consisting of a combination unit and eight fitness stations.
°
Jenolan Way Community Centre had a sand pit, tree guards and benches installed.
° Safety and maintenance checks are being systematically progressed through the City, inspection results are being kept on record.
°
The mobile play trailers are located at:-
Coldstream Park, Merriwa (new unit)
Porteous Park, Sorrento (old unit)
° Mowing
° Transplanting of palms into new roundabouts is complete.
° Mowing of dry parks and reticulated parks is progressing.
° The verge crews have completed project works and have recommenced the verge mowing programme.
° Tree Pruning
° The Linmac truck mounted hydraulic hoist is clearing storm damage and removing unsafe trees.
° The two cherry pickers are clearing storm damage and progressing the Western Power trees under wires list.
°
The woodchippers are following up on pruning works and traffic visibility problems.
° Construction
The following areas have been dry grassed and rolled as per Council's Dry Park Policy:-
° Stonehaven public accessway, Kinross, Glengarry Drive verge, Marmion Avenue verges and median, Blue Mountain and Candlewood verge, Coldstream east, part of Finney Park, part of Alfreton Park, Hidden Valley public open space, Whitfords Avenue median, Jenolan Way Community Centre verge, Marangaroo Drive median and Joondalup Drive median.
°
Other Works:-
Clean up and burn tree waste at Badgerup.
Sandow Park - spread top soil.
Clean up and removal of mulch from Gibson Park.
Removal of large logs following pruning crew works.
Turf re-instatements at various locations.
° Reticulation
° Winter maintenance of sprinklers has been completed at:-
Whitfords East Park
Otago Park
Braden Park
Heathridge Park
Whitfords Park
Kingsway Baseball
°
Dirty water parks are operating Monday and Thursday nights, the remaining parks have had the reticulation turned off.
° Trickle works have been completed at Warwick Open Space carpark and Jenolan Way Community Centre.
° Bores and Pumps
° Pumps and bores have been serviced at the following locations:-
Blackboy Park, Frederick Duffy Park, Juniper Park, Kingsley Park, Melene Park, Marangaroo Golf Course, Nanovich Park, Prince Regent Park, Waterford Park and Charonia Park.
°
Solenoid vales serviced at Percy Doyle Football and Charonia Park. Rewiring of problem solenoids carried out at various parks. Headworks have been re-instated at Nanovich Park.
° Joondalup
° New extension of McLarty Avenue and Queensbury Avenue planted with 15 lt stock of Angophora costata.
°
City North Street trees planted and complete stock ranging from 15 lt to 100 lt. Main entrance to City North landscaped and mulched behind limestone walls also 6, 100 lt stock planted request from Landcorp.
Demonstration Street City North both verges turfed with roll on turf, this work was completed by contractors.
° Shenton Avenue
Section of landscaping between Grand Boulevard south and Police entrance has been completed 5 x 100 lt Eucalyptus maculata planted also ground covers and shrubs used, mulching and reticulation was also part of these works.
Eucalyptus maculata approximately 19 x 100 lt stock has been used to infill or replace poor stock.
° Joondalup Median
A section of landscaping had to be removed due to underground services being placed into median, all plants are now back in place, however reticulation still to be completed.
Crossing of Joondalup median is complete between Moore Drive and Ocean Reef Road.
° Bog Garden
Spray seed has been applied to soil at bog garden. This completes all native seed spraying job now complete.
° General Maintenance
Rock picking Joondalup median also completed weeding to this section.
Replacing 100 lt tree stock either through storm damage or vandalism, throughout City Centre.
Collier Pass has been weeded, replanted, remulched where required.
Shenton Avenue pruning and weeding is continuing in verges and median strip.
Restaking of all tree stock between Moore Drive and Ocean Reef Road on Joondalup Drive.
Central Park all rubbish removed by loader and trucks.
Planting Kangaroo Paws into park also 1 x 100 lt Toona Australis.
Grand Boulevard north replacement planting approximately 350 Kangaroo Paws planted in median to replace unsuitable species.
All areas mulched, job now complete.
° Reid Promenade
Two sections of landscaping complete, one area was outside the Department of Social Security building.
Large area planted and mulched outside Landcorp carpark, reticulation extended to suit drawings.
Blackboys transplanted, ground covers and mulch placed as per drawings.
Submitted for information.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
9 August 1995
gre02050
B159-09/95
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:B159-09/95
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 250-6
WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: PARKS CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEM - IRRIGATION AND FLOODLIGHTS
The Parks Department has undertaken installation of an irrigation monitoring system since October 1992. Tender No 139-91/92 refers.
° Progress Report
Currently 85 parks are connected to the Parks office via radio link. Information reports are down loaded at 6.30 am daily to Works Depot itemising the nightly operations and faults.
Operation reports identify start times, duration, power/water consumption and any power fluctuations.
Fault reports itemise actual incident e.g.
- Line 6 failed to open.
- System skipped to line 7.
Maintenance personnel are then able to attend to specific problems.
Current budget for 1995/96 Western Power account is an increase of 1% only. This is with the inclusion of 12 new parks on line in August 1995.
The ability to directly monitor the sites and undertake floodlight and reticulation adjustments is a factor in the control of power operating costs.
° Problems Experienced
Initial problems experienced were related to the control system software and the radio control system due to distance. These problems have now been resolved.
Floodlight control area experienced severe problems early in the winter season, particularly at MacDonald Park due to its complexity, e.g. two pumps, netball courts, upper oval lights (hockey), lower oval lights (Aussie) all requiring specific times.
Two other sites had radios totally stolen - Percy Doyle and Alexander Heights.
Various sporting clubs have expressed their concerns regarding the floodlight control. Users fail to recognise that winter storms experienced this year have affected Western Power supplies and once a power fault occurs the system must be reset by the central before lights will operate. (This is a built in safety factor).
Lighting problems have been experienced with a variety of parks both on and off the central system.
These problems have been resolved as most relate to operator programming or unauthorised interference.
Parks not connected to the central system operate on a 'stand alone' time clock. These clocks have also been affected by unauthorised interference and power faults. The problems experienced are not 'new' and this is based on the factors in the decision to install the centre control system.
Recent general problems being experienced are of concern. Investigation of site suddenly not communicating has revealed the following problems:-
Edgewater Park : The controller isolation switch was in the off position.
Beldon Park
: The 24 station module at the back of the controller had been pulled out and the radio was tuned to a different channel.
Merriwa Park :
Plug into the communications card was disconnected.
Vosnacus Park : Radio was turned off. In fact the radio was hanging loose inside the cabinet. Radio holster has been damaged.
Alexander Heights II
: Controller isolation switch turned off.
Bridgewater Park :
Radio was tuned into the wrong station. Vocals were heard on the radio.
Due to seasonal conditions the reticulation system is in monitor mode only and the above incidents may not occur during summer operations due to regular works programme. Sites are only visited fortnightly at present. The six parks listed above are located throughout Council's area therefore sequence or reason is hard to identify.
All cabinets are locked with a Western Power security key, to enable controlled access for meter readers.
Modifications to the locking system within the cabinet is being assessed. Reticulation control area will be enclosed in an internal separate, lockable cabinet.
° Future Directions
An additional fifteen parks are programmed for connection this financial year including all parks approved within the capital works programme.
Parks developed by land developers are listed for connection at handover. Connection forms part of our standard specification documentation issued to developers when public open space proposals are submitted and approved.
° Costs to Date
Account No 29232:-
1995 : $160,000 Unexpended
1994 : $237,380
1993 : $248,290
1992 : $269,490
1991 : $120,000
Total number of existing parks suitable for connection to system is 145 of which 15 are funded within the 1995/96 Budget allocation.
Submitted for information.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
11 August 1995
gre02051
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 635-11; 240-4-1
WARD: CENTRAL
SUBJECT: WANNEROO CIVIC CENTRE/LIBRARY ORNAMENTAL POND
Council's old office building in Wanneroo has an ornamental stream and pond located between the building and car park. This pond has been a feature of the garden and building since construction.
During 1986/87 the pond depth was reduced to ensure public safety following a near fatal accident.
Condition of the pond and stream has deteriorated and concern is now raised regarding its benefit and safety.
Due to the social problems experienced within the Charles Searson Park and its lack of security constant problems are occurring:-
° Debris in pond causes water quality problems.
° Growth of algae causes surface to be slippery.
° Glass and hypodermic needles thrown into the pond.
° Damage to pump system, fountain and feature lighting.
° Growth of plants around building restricts visual surveillance and create hidden areas.
Parks Department has two options to consider:-
Option 1
° Continue to maintain the pond feature.
° Substantially reduce the plant growth between the pond and library building.
° Treat the water with chlorine to maintain quality.
° Remove the old stream area.
Option 2
° Remove the pond and stream totally.
° Re-landscape the area to form a grass and shrub area.
Summary
Following a site meeting on 6 September, 1995 by the Mayor and City Parks Manager it was resolved to undertake Option 1.
The changing social standards and safety aspects were of major concern when evaluating the work required. It is proposed that work commence early October.
Submitted for information.
F GRIFFIN
City Parks Manager
DC:JW
7 September 1995
gre02042
CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 852-1-2
WARD: NORTH
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE - YANCHEP
Council resolved, at its August meeting, to advise Metro Bus that it is currently reviewing its annual subsidy for the Yanchep/Two Rocks Bus Service and it requires statistics and financial details regarding the service to enable Council to consider a report at its September 1995 meeting (Item CS153-08/95 refers).
A meeting was previously held in July with representatives from Department of Transport to discuss these issues and similar information was sought in writing on 18 July 1995. A subsequent meeting was held on 25 August with representatives from Metro Bus to discuss the Joondalup North Contract and patronage figures for the Yanchep/Two Rocks service. It was confirmed at this meeting that the Department of Transport is responsible for public transport in the Metropolitan Area, and in line with State Government policy, tenders were being called for all bus services in the Metropolitan Area. The Joondalup North Contract for the area outlined at Attachment 1 and encompassing Yanchep and Two Rocks, was one of the first tenders called. Metro Bus was successful with its tender bid and the contract is to commence on 1 November 1995 for a period of 5 years with an option for a further 5 years. It was advised that fares generally cover one third of the cost of the service with the Department of Transport responsible for the remaining funding.
The requirement for Council to subsidise the Yanchep/Two Rocks Service was based on the fact that it operated outside the Metropolitan Area as defined in the Metropolitan (Perth) Passenger Transport Trust Act. The Department of Transport, through the Director Transport, has now advised that the Acts Amendment (Perth Passenger Transport) Act 1994 Number 64 of 1994 was proclaimed on 1 January 1995 and redefined the Metropolitan Area as extending to the boundaries of the Metropolitan Region Scheme and, in addition, including that part of the City of Mandurah north of the Dawesville Court. On this basis, the Joondalup North Contract included the Yanchep/Two Rocks route as part of the base service with no diminution of overall service levels.
The patronage figures provided by Metro Bus for the Yanchep/Two Rocks section of route 486 are summarised below:
WEEKDAYS
| |21 |22 |23 |24 |25 |28 |29 |30 |31 |1 |DAILY |AVE/ |
| |AUG |AUG |AUG |AUG |AUG |AUG |AUG |AUG |AUG |SEP |AVE |BUS |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|Boarding |34 |49 |42 |45 |56 |25 |38 |42 |36 |40 |40.7 |8.1 |
|Alighting |28 |44 |25 |37 |19 |23 |34 |40 |30 |21 |30.1 |7.5 |
SATURDAYS
| |26 |2 |DAILY |AVERAGE |
| |AUG |SEP |AVERAGE |PER BUS |
| | | | | |
|Boarding |14 |16 |15 |15 |
|Alighting | 7 | 8 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
While these patronage figures remain relatively low, they have no relevance to the current requirement for a Council subsidy for the Yanchep/Two Rocks bus service. The Two Rocks area is now included in the operating area for Transperth and the Joondalup North Contract incorporates the service to Two Rocks as an integral part of route 486.
On this basis, the Director Transperth has confirmed that "the Department of Transport will no longer require the City of Wanneroo to contribute a subsidy towards the operation of the Two Rocks bus service after the commencement date of the Contacts, that is, from 1 November 1995".
Council may consider it more appropriate to not contribute a subsidy from 1 July 1995 as the change to Transperth's operating area to incorporate Two Rocks was proclaimed in January.
The Director Transperth added to his statement about the subsidy that just because a service is located within the Transperth operating area, it is not necessarily provided free of any financial contribution from local Councils, developers or other specific beneficiaries. Currently, the resources are allocated by the Department of Transport on the basis of identified need for services and effectiveness per dollar spent by the tax payer. A contribution from other sources changes the priority ranking. For example, there are bus services fully or partly funded by City of Perth, University of WA and Murdock University and a contribution from the Ellenbrook developer will enable a service to be introduced to this development.
As Council has paid a subsidy for the Yanchep/Two Rocks service for the past 12 years, it is considered that any further contributions cease from 1 July 1995 in light of the changes to the Transperth Operating area and the contractual arrangements with Metro Bus. Council has allocated $26,000 in the current budget for its contribution to the service.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council advises the Department of Transport that it will not be contributing to the Yanchep/Two Rocks Bus Service effective from 1 July 1995.
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 201-0
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT - BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BUILDING CONTROL BRANCH
STATISTICS
A summary of the building licenses for the month of August 1995 is shown on Attachment A. A 4 year comparison is shown on Attachment B. The number of permits issued in August 1995 was 26% less than the number of permits issued in August 1994 and the value was 28% less. Compared to the four year average, the number of permits is 94% and the value is 71%.
The financial analysis of licence receipts is set out below:
1995/96 1994/95 1995/96 1994/95
Month's Month's Year to Date Y-T-D
Month Actual Budgeted Actual Actual Budgeted Actual
$ $ $ $ $ $
JUL 89,759 95,000 129,088 89,759 95,000 142,652
AUG 109,427 101,000 162,488 199,186 196,000 287,884
Actual year-to-date receipts to the end of August 1995 are 1% more than the budgeted receipts.
The number of permits approved from July to August 1995 was 31% less than in July to August 1994 and the value was 32% less as shown on Attachment A.
NOTICES AND PROSECUTIONS
Pool Infringement: Joint owners each fined
Lot 113 (171) Craigie Drive $250.00 with costs of $113.50,
CRAIGIE making a total of $727.00.
Building Infringement: Owner fined $250.00 with a
Lot 921 (4) Helsall Court contribution to costs of
SORRENTO $298.90.
BUILDING CONTROL ACTIVITY
This month 620 building applications were received and 644 building licenses were prepared for issue. 11 site instructions for building infringements were issued and 13 matters were satisfactorily resolved.
Swimming pool inspections resulted in 17 site instructions issued and 23 matters were resolved from 304 inspections. 694 site visits were carried out for advice to ratepayers and builders.
Total inspection-related functions carried out by the Building Control Section numbered 7397.
MANDATORY SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION PROGRAMME
Inspections carried out from January to August 1995 resulted in 11246 calls. 8199 pool enclosures have been inspected. 6988 pool enclosures now comply and 1213 do not comply.
COUNCIL BUILDINGS WORKS PROGRAMME
The Building Works Programme for 1994/95 is set out in Attachment C.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the action taken in relation to the issuing of licences as set out in Attachment 'A' to Report No
R FISCHER
City Building Surveyor
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CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO
TO: TOWN CLERK
FROM: CITY ENGINEER
FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 1995
FILE REF: 30/300
WARD: SOUTH-WEST
SUBJECT: SITE OFFICES - WHITFORD CINEMA DEVELOPMENT, WHITFORD AVENUE, HILLARYS
At its meeting on 23 August 1995, Council resolved that:
1. a report be submitted to Technical Services Committee on the feasibility and legal ramifications of Council permitting the developers of Whitford Cinema Complex to install site offices on road verges adjoining the construction site;
2. Power be delegated to Technical Services Committee to approve the installation of site offices on road verges for the Whitford Cinema Complex where necessary, subject to there being no legal ramifications and the developers entering into a written agreement to move the site offices should this be required.
A previous application received from the Project Manager requested approval to establish construction site accommodation on the Whitford Avenue verge immediately north of the proposed Cinema Complex as shown on Attachment 1.
It was indicated that the proposed area would be fully fenced with 1800 high chain wire mesh and steel posts and adequate signage installed.
The proposed site accommodation is for a duration of 8 months.
The indicated location of the site shed compound is near the Whitford Avenue and Dampier Avenue signalised intersection, as shown on Attachment 2.
The site compound would be adjacent to the southern carriageway left turn lane of Whitford Avenue.
While a verge width of approximately 13 metres is available between the Shopping Centre property line and edge of the left turn lane, there is an existing batter from the property line to the verge. The verge is landscaped and bollards have been installed adjacent to the carriageway.
Therefore, the compound sheds are likely to be located on the flatter section of verge near the carriageway.
The main issues are traffic safety, worker pedestrian access to the site sheds due to the verge level changes and also ensuring that there is no interference to the OTC cable in the verge near the property line.
Due to the function of Whitford Avenue, the general proximity of traffic movements is a concern, particularly in ensuring that satisfactory clearance is available. Also, no builders' related parking on the Whitford Avenue carriageway near the sheds can be accepted as this would interfere with traffic movements at this intersection.
Due to the verge batter, suitable access such as steps or ramps between the Shopping Centre and the site shed compound may be required. With regard to services, the major OTC cable requires access at all times.
Preliminary legal advice obtained from Kott Gunning indicates that:
"The City has the right to decide whether or not any person or persons should use the verge for a purpose not automatically permitted under Council By-laws. If the City of Wanneroo approves the use of the reserve for the proposed site office, the City of Wanneroo can also find itself partly responsible for any problem which arises from such use."
With a transportable office, "the only concern would be if the placement of the office somehow directly or indirectly led to a person or property being damaged.
An example would be if the site office were placed in such a way as to obscure the view of persons entering the roadway to the extent that an accident occurred. Again, if the office were placed in such a way as to damage surface connections under the verge, although the owner of the site office would be primarily liable, it is possible the Council could also be held partly liable in negligence for permitting the installation in the first place.
In any issue such as this, it is a matter of weighing up the proposed benefit in the site office being placed against any risk of incidents or accidents occurring. Other than the issues raised above, presuming planning and building have no problem, we do not see there being any other relevant issues".
Generally, the site office functions as a "control" area for the building activities. It is recognised that a close proximity of the site sheds to the building site is desirable. However, the location of the site offices can also generate significant vehicular construction traffic activities. It is, therefore, desirable that all construction traffic enter the Shopping Centre for directions and deliveries.
It is to be noted that the recent extensions to the shopping centre have provided extra car parking spaces on the western "Target" side of the shopping centre. The shopping centre is also continuing to have temporary use of the Whitfords Avenue verge near Marmion Avenue for car parking.
The location of the Builders' site sheds on the Whitford Avenue verge has certain implications. Any approval should be subject to conditions on traffic and parking matters, satisfactory pedestrian and workers access and complying with the servicing Authority requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
That, as empowered by the August meeting of Council, the Technical Services Committee:
34 approves the installation of builders' site officers on the Whitford Avenue southern verge adjacent to the Whitford Cinema Complex subject to:
(a) the developers entering into a written agreement to move the site offices, should this be required:
(b) the fenced compound being a minimum of 65 metres from the centre of the Dampier Avenue intersection and two metres from the kerb of the southern Whitford Avenue carriageway;
35 the provision of pedestrian access of stairs or ramps between the builders' site sheds and the Whitford City Shopping Centre being to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Building Surveyor;
36 the builder obtaining approval from Telstra to locate the site compound over the OTC service;
37 subject to the builders' site sheds being located on the southern Whitford Avenue verge approves the installation of "NO STANDING ANY TIME, CARRIAGEWAY OR VERGE" signs from 50 metres east of the Dampier Avenue intersection to the bus embayment on the southern carriageway of Whitford Avenue, as shown on Attachment 2 to Report No
R T McNALLY
City Engineer
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