Tech. Services May 95 [WPF] - City of Joondalup



CITY OF WANNEROO

TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORTS

17 MAY 1995

TS142-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO TS142-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY ENGINEER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 208-6

WARD: ALL

SUBJECT: VEHICLE ADDITIONAL PURCHASES - TENDER NUMBER - 115-94/95

Council was advised at its meeting on 3 May 1995 that $23,000 had been received from the Home and Community Care Programme for the purchase of a large station wagon to extend the Day Care Programme for the frail aged in the Quinns Rocks area. Budget reallocation report No: FA53-04/95 refers.

Tenders were advertised on 15 and 18 April 1995 and closed at 11.00am on Thursday, 27 April 1995.

Tenders received are as follows:

| | Supplier | Price |

| | | |

| | Midway Ford | $20,909.00 |

| | Backshall Ford | $20,999.00 |

Tenders received are consistent with State Tender Board pricing and although only the two tenders have been received, the tender of Midway Ford is recommended.

Since closing tenders, however, the Manager of Welfare Services has received further funding of $23,000 from the HAAC programme for a vehicle of the same specification to provide a service to the frail aged in the Alexander Heights area. Similarly, the funds have been allocated for expenditure this financial year.

To expedite the purchase of the second additional vehicle and meet the Home and Community Care Programmes expenditure requirements, Council is asked to authorise the inclusion of this vehicle at Tender Number 115-94/95.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1 authorises BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY, in accordance with Section 547(12) of the local Government Act, the reallocation of $23,000 HAAC Programme Funding from Account No:11711 to Account No:25678 to purchase an additional vehicle for the Day Centre programme in Alexender Heights;

2 authorises the inclusion of a second Ford Falcon station wagon to be purchased at Tender Number 115-94/95;

3 approves the tender of Midway Ford for the supply of two (2) Ford Falcon station wagons for the purchase price of $41,818.00 at Tender Number 115-94/95.

R T McNALLY

City Engineer

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TS143-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO TS143-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY ENGINEER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 765-3, 265-3

WARD: CENTRAL

SUBJECT: BURNS BEACH CAR PARK PROJECT

SHORTFALL OF FUNDS

Council approved $150,000 in the 1994/95 Budget for the upgrading of the Burns Beach car park, formalisation of drainage, installation of street lighting, provision of cycle/pedestrian facilities and construction of a Transperth bus turnaround facility. The budget estimate was based on the concept plan shown at Attachment 1.

Liaison over many months with the Burns Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association (Inc), Transperth and Ministry of Planning has resulted a significantly modified design as shown at attachment 2. This design provides for:

1 roundabout at the southern end of the car park to control traffic movement and allow a turnaround for Transperth buses.

2 One way flow through the car park, with speed humps to control speed of vehicles.

3 Additional six bays to the south of the roundabout.

4 Extension of red asphalt dual-use path and provision of bicycle parking facilities.

5 Bus embayment in Burns Beach Road.

The construction estimate for this design is $180,000 leaving a shortfall in funding of $30,000.

As this project will be undertaken over June/July it is possible to fund the shortfall in the 1995/96 Budget. Alternatively, the shortfall could be funded from the unexpended funds in the following completed parking facility projects:

ACCOUNT No DESCRIPTION $

39257 Santiago Park 2375

39266 Chichester Reserve 9629

39272 Littorina Park 1306

39290 Littorina Park 4633

39267 Blackmore Park 3920

39270 Mirror Park 8137

The preferred option is to commit unexpended 1994/95 funds to this current approved project.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorises, BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY, in accordance with Section 547(12) of the Local Government Act the reallocation of funds to the Burns Beach Car Park Project from the following sources:

ACCOUNT No DESCRIPTION $

39257 Santiago Park 2375

39266 Chichester Reserve 9629

39272 Littorina Park 1306

39290 Littorina Park 4633

39267 Blackmore Park 3920

39270 Mirror Park 8137

R T McNALLY

City Engineer

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TS144-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO TS144-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY ENGINEER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 510-3000

WARD: CENTRAL

SUBJECT: WANNEROO ROAD VERGE UPGRADING

DUNDEBAR ROAD TO CIVIC CENTRE ENTRANCE ROAD

Council accepted at its meeting on 8 March 1995 (Item TS73-03/95 refers) the following Main Roads WA proposal for landscape work within the Wanneroo Road median between Noonan Drive and Dundebar Road:

* Dundebar Road to Conlan Avenue

Median to be brick paved. As this is a narrow median, planting of any tress or shrubs was considered inappropriate.

* Conlan Avenue to Civic Centre Entrance

Brick pave entire median area and plant four feature trees.

Replace the existing barrier fence with an ornate type pool fence. Retention of a fence is essential for pedestrian safety.

* Civic Centre Entrance to Noonan Drive

Remove existing vegetation and replant specific areas.

Improve visibility for pedestrians crossing at Sinagra Street.

Install a short section of barrier fence and brick paving opposite the existing vehicle exit from the Civic Centre.

Council also resolved that a report be presented on the estimated cost to upgrade the verge between Dundebar and the Civic Centre Entrance Road.

VERGE TREATMENT

The preferred treatment for the verge areas is brickpaving with street trees at locations not affected by services. To assist with the consideration of the costings by Council the verge has been broken up into discrete areas as shown on Attachment 1 and outlined below:

Area Description Estimated Cost

A Between the kerb and footpath on $46,000

both sides of Wanneroo Road (a

limestone sub base to be provided

in accordance with specification)

B Between the footpath and property $32,000

boundary on both sides of Wanneroo

Road Between Crisafulli Avenue and

Conlan Avenue

C Verge area of Conlan Avenue $15,000

________

Total: $93,0000

________

It is noted that the estimated cost of Area A includes an amount of $15,000 for the verge area abutting the Wanneroo Primary School.

LANDSCAPING

The estimated cost to plant mature trees with tree guards at locations not affecting services is $10,000.

STREET LIGHTING - BANNER POLES

In addition, Council may consider it appropriate to upgrade the street lighting along this section of Wanneroo Road to include steel standards with twin outreach arms, located in the median island and fed by underground power. The estimated cost of this proposal is $45,000. This figure also provides for concrete footings and special arms to accommodate banners to be erected, as per the street lighting in St George Terrace, Perth. The existing street lighting comprising of luminaires mounted on timber poles is in accordance with the Australian Standard for street lighting of arterial roads and was jointly funded by Main Roads WA. As this authority has already funded appropriate street lighting to Wanneroo Road, any upgrading works would need to be funded by Council.

The estimated cost of supplying sixteen doubled sided banners is $4-5000 with an additional cost for installation and removal. By utilising a portion of the banners for advertising it may be possible to cover the costs of the banners by sponsorship.

Alternatively, banner poles could be located in the median at an estimated cost of $20,000 while retaining the existing street lighting on timber poles.

SUMMARY

In summary, the estimated costs to upgrade the section of Wanneroo Road between Dundebar Road and the Civic Centre entrance road to complement works proposed by Main Roads WA in the median are outlined below:

1 Brick paving to verge areas $93,000

2 Median lighting with provision $45,000

for banners

3 Supply and installation of banners $ 6,000

4 Planting of mature trees with tree $10,000

guards

Contingency $ 6,000

________

Total: $160,000

________

The total estimated cost with Item 2 replaced by banner poles in the median and the existing street lighting remaining is $135,000.

In addition to the above works, it is possible to further enhance the Wanneroo Townsite precinct along Wanneroo Road by the provision of benches, upgraded bus shelters and modifications to the street name plates.

The works as outlined above will upgrade the general appearance of the Wanneroo Townsite and help to clearly define this precinct. The proposed works are similar to those undertaken in Rokeby Road, Subiaco and Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley.

Council has recently replaced the slab footpath with an insitu concrete footpath through the Wanneroo Townsite area. In addition the existing street lighting is in accordance with the Australian Standard for street lighting of arterial roads. The works proposed by Main Roads WA will also considerably enhance the median area of Wanneroo Road. The verge paving and street lighting upgrade works outlined in this report will further improve the aesthetics of the Wanneroo Townsite precinct however, this will be at considerable cost.

Submitted for direction.

R T McNALLY

City Engineer

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TS145-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS145-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 208-01-94/95, 208-02-94/95, 208-03-94/95, 208-04-94/95, 208-05-94/95, 208-06-94/95, 208-07-94/95, 208-39-94/95, 605-19, 680-12, 240-4-1, 605-1

WARD: ALL

SUBJECT: BUILDING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL CONTRACTS

For the 1994/95 financial year, the following annual contracts were let to the below listed contractors for the provision of various services related to the maintenance of Council Buildings.

| | | |

|1-94/95 |Cleaning, Joondalup |Western office Cleaning Service |

| |Administration Centre |Wanneroo Electric (WA) & |

|2-94/95 |Electrical Services |Alarm Service |

| | |Graffiti Coatings WA |

|3-94/95 |Services to Control Graffiti |Wanneroo Plumbing |

|4-94/95 |Hydraulic Services |Service |

| | |DEML Glass |

|5-94/95 |Glass and Glazing |Wormald Fire Systems |

|6-94/95* |Fire Fighting Equipment |Coastal Services |

|7-94/95 |Meals on Wheels Kitchen |Direct Engineering |

|39-94/95 |Air Conditioning Services |Services Pty Ltd |

| | |Winton Air Conditioning |

| |JAC Computer Room Air |& Refrigeration |

| |Conditioning |Westside Fire Services |

| |Craigie Leisure Centre Fire | |

| |Maintenance |Designair Pty Ltd |

|** |Wanneroo Library Air | |

|*** |Conditioning |Direct Engineering |

|** |Craigie Leisure Centre Plant |Services |

| |Maintenance |Direct Engineering |

| |Joondalup Administration Centre |Services |

| |Air Conditioning | |

The contract for each service allows for the contract period to be extended for a further twelve month period subject to the agreement of both parties. In each case, the contractors have performed satisfactorily through the year.

All contractors listed for the above contracts have indicated their willingness and ability to continue with their contracts for the '95/'96 financial year. Those marked with asterisks have agreed to continue for a further twelve months with no adjustment to contract rates.

*Wormald Fire have stipulated that they can continue at the contract rates only if the Council Buildings Branch can guarantee access to all buildings at the required time. Otherwise, a charge of $38 per hour for down-time would apply. Although re-keying is proceeding, the confusion over keys is likely to remain for another two years. However, by adequate forward planning, this should not cause a problem.

**Designair Pty Ltd has proposed an increase in their annual contract value from $1,796 to $1,849 (an increase of $53, or $1.02 per week) for the maintenance of air conditioning units at Wanneroo Library. At the time of tendering, the next lowest tenderer submitted a price of $1,996 per annum. As Designairs revised price is still below this sum, the adjustment is reasonable.

***Direct Engineering Services has stated that it is willing to continue the same rates for programmed maintenance, but has proposed an increase in breakdown service "callout" rates of:

8.00am - 5.00pm, $3.00/hour increase from $42 to $45/hour

5.00pm - 8.00am, $8.00/hour increase from $52 to $60/hour.

At the time of tendering, the second lowest and subsequent tenderers proposed the following rates.

Normal Overtime

2nd lowest $45/hr $58/hr

3rd lowest $45/hr $60/hr

4th lowest $42/hr $56/hr

5th lowest (highest) $44/hr $44/hr

It is noticeable that the increase is competitive with the second lowest tenderer, is equal to the third lowest tenderer, and is higher than the fourth and fifth lowest. In this context, the proposed increase in rates has been seen by the City's consultants, Norman Disney & Young, as reasonable. They have recommended acceptance.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1 agrees to and authorises the extension for one year from 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996 of contracts numbered 1-94/95 with Western Office Cleaning Service, 2-94/95 with Wanneroo Electric (WA) & Alarm Service, 3-94/95 with Graffiti Coatings WA, 4-94/95 with DEML Glass, 7-94/95 with Coastal Services, 39-94/95 with Direct Engineering Services, and the contracts stipulated above with Winton Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and Westside Fire Services;

2 agrees to the risk sharing arrangement outlined above with Wormald Fire Systems and authorises the extension for one year from 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996 of contract number 7-94/95 with Wormald Fire Systems;

3 agrees to the increase of $53 per annum raising the contract sum to $1,849 per annum for the maintenance of air conditioning units at Wanneroo Library and authorises the extension of the contract for the maintenance of air conditioning units at Wanneroo Library with Designair Pty Ltd for one year from 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996;

4 agrees to the increase in labour rates of $3.00/hr and $8.00/hr to $45/hr and $60/hr for normal and after hours labour rates under the contracts for maintenance of mechanical plant and air conditioning at the Joondalup Administration Centre and Craigie Leisure Centre and authorises the extension for one year from 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996 for the contracts with Direct Engineering Services for the maintenance of mechanical plant and air conditioning at the Joondalup Administration Centre and for the maintenance of mechanical plant and air conditioning at the Craigie Leisure Centre.

R FISCHER

City Building Surveyor

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TS146-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO:TS146-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 335-1, c 131-04/95

WARD: SOUTH WEST

SUBJECT: PETITION REQUESTING AIR CONDITIONING FOR WHITFORDS SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTRE

A 113 signature petition has been received by Council requesting the installation of air conditioning to the Whitfords Senior Citizens' Centre.

The petition points out that Senior Citizens are particularly susceptible to heat. It further points out that the Whitfords Senior Citizens' Centre has certain areas which, because of their activities, are particularly susceptible to heat, eg the Hairdresser's room with driers operating, the kitchen/dining area with refrigeration motors, water heater and the close proximity of the kiln (albeit in a separate, ventilated room).

The petition concludes "that all people attending the centre would receive most relief and comfort by the installation of a complete system for the building which would be able to cope with the varied weather", and notes that the evaporative system in the Hall doesn't effectively cope with humid weather.

DISCUSSION

It must be pointed out that evaporative cooling as installed to the Hall does not work in humid weather. The principle of evaporative cooling is that the energy in dry air will allow that air to carry more moisture. By adding moisture, the atmosphere tends toward local saturation, and by increasing the saturation or relative humidity, the amount of energy in the air is reduced. This "adiabatic" cooling effect reduces its impact as the ambient humidity rises. For example, ambient air at 30°C 30% RH will, if the humidity is increased to 70% RH, reduce in temperature to 22°C, or to 19.5°C at 90% RH. If, however, the air is already at 70% RH, to achieve 90% RH, the temperature will reduce to only 27°C. Evaporative cooling will not control humidity, will not effectively function in humid weather, and will not therefore comply with the petitioners' request.

Refrigerative air conditioning, by its nature, will control humidity and therefore adjust to varied ambient conditions. At present, refrigerative air conditioning is used mainly in Council Buildings where work functions are carried out, ie the Joondalup Administration Centre, Kingsley Community Services Centre , the offices of Recreation Centres, and Infant Health Clinics. Libraries, the recreation areas of recreation centre, halls, clubrooms etc are generally either evaporatively cooled or rely on sweep fans.

BUDGET

The sum of $17,000 has been listed for consideration in the 1995/96 draft budget for the installation of evaporative air conditioning to the games room, office, kitchen, foyer, podiatrist and hairdresser at the Whitford Senior Citizens' Centre.

If, however, it is believed that the case for refrigerative air conditioning is justified, then the capital budget allowance should be increased to $145,800 with $2,600 being added to the maintenance budget and $5,000 being added to the operating budget for the first year. The capital cost estimation is based on Cordell's Building Cost Guide (February 1995, Vol 16 issue 1) estimation for package unit air conditioning systems with electric heating at $180/m2.

Submitted for direction

R FISCHER

City Building Surveyor

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TS147-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS147-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 195

FILE REF: 2438/66/141

WARD: CENTRAL

SUBJECT: PROPOSED RETAINING WALL: LOT 66 (14) THIMBLE COURT, OCEAN REEF

SUMMARY

An application has been submitted for approval to construct a limestone retaining wall at lot 66 (14) thimble Court, Ocean Reef, which will exceed 2 metres in height. Council requires that all applications for retaining walls which exceed 2 metres in height are to be placed before Council for consideration.

BACKGROUND

The subject lot which is at the end of a cul-de-sac in Thimble Court, falls from 0 to 3.11 metres from the front to rear on the left hand boundary. The rear wall will be 3.11 metres high in the rear left hand corner and .3 metres high in the right rear corner of the property, whilst the side retaining wall will commence at o.46 metres at the front of the garage and rise to 3.11 metres at the rear (see Attachment 'A').

The retaining walls are required to provide structural stability for the proposed dwelling on the property. A letter of favourable comment has been received from the affected adjoining owner at the rear. The second wall is on the boundary adjoining a public access way.

ASSESSMENT

This area of Ocean Reef is undulating and retaining walls are required on most of the properties to obtain a level site.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposed limestone retaining walls to be constructed at Lot 66 (14) Thimble Court, Ocean Reef to a maximum height of 3.11 metres.

R.FISCHER

City Building Surveyor LC:lc:bre05005

TS148-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS148-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 1299/349/46 - 1299/350.48

WARD: CENTRAL

SUBJECT: RETAINING WALL DISPUTE: LOTS 349 & 350 (46 & 47) STILLWATER WAY, EDGEWATER

SUMMARY

The owners of Lots 349 & 350 (46 & 47) Stillwater Way, Edgewater, have been unable to reach agreement in the responsibility of constructing a retaining wall on the common boundary of the properties. Because the dwellings were constructed in 1980, the time which has elapsed since their construction makes the matter a problem which Council may be unable to enter into. It is considered that the matter could be resolved by mediation.

BACKGROUND

In January 1995, the owners of Lot 350 (47) Stillwater Way, Edgewater, requested the advice of the district building surveyor in resolving the problem. They were advised to seek the services of a licenced land surveyor, who calculated the percentage of responsibility. The percentage arrived at was 48% for the owners of Lot 350 and 52% for the owners of Lot 349.

The owners of Lot 349 consider that the retaining wall should be provided by the owners of Lot 350.

The owners of Lot 350 wish to sell their property and have been advised by their real estate agent that a boundary fence should be erected. A fence cannot be erected until the problem of the retaining wall is resolved.

ASSESSMENT

The existing retaining is unsuitable to have a fence constructed on it. The owners of both properties have been without a fence for some fifteen years. Council's By-laws do not require a fence to be provided.

Unless the owners of both properties reach agreement, it is considered that there is little that Council can in the situation. In 1994 Council resolved to participate in a mediation service offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau. The owners of Lot 350 are willing to participate in mediation if it will help to resolve the problem.

It is considered that in this particular instance, the matter could be best resolved if both parties are prepared to participate in the mediation process. The nominal fee requested by the Citizens Advice Bureau of WA (Inc) is $75.00. Council has funds in the budget for such mediation.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council with respect to a retaining wall dispute at Lots 349 & 350 (46 & 47) Stillwater Way, Edgewater,

1. write to both parties to find out if they are both agreeable to participate in the mediation process;

2. approve the expenditure of $75.00 to the Citizens Advice Bureau if both parties are agreeable to the mediation.

R.FISCHER

City Building Surveyor

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LC:lc

TS149-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS149-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 1382/102/31

WARD: SOUTH

SUBJECT: PROPOSED CARPORT: LOT 102 (31) WANDEARAH WAY, KINGSLEY

SUMMARY

An application has been submitted for approval to construct a carport at Lot 102 (31) Wandearah Way, Kingsley, with a reduced front building setback of 1.5 metres. The proposal conflicts with Council's Policy on reduced setbacks, however Council does have authority to approve a reduced setback under the Residential Planning Codes.

BACKGROUND

A carport already exists at the right hand side of the dwelling. However the driveway leading up to it is very steep. The proposed new carport will be at street level and will cut of access to the existing carport (see Attachment 'A'). The written favourable comments of both affected adjoining owners have been submitted.

COUNCIL POLICY

Council's Policy J3-10, Primary Street Setbacks 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 3 metres 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.'

The Residential Planning Codes give Council the authority to approve a zero setback if it considers the circumstances warrant.

ASSESSMENT

The dwelling is approximately 14 years old. The existing steep driveway could be the cause of an accident. The property on the other side of the road is the 5 hectare Montessori School grounds. Although zoned residential it is possible that dwellings will not be constructed facing the street. Wandearah Way is a small crescent running of Benbullen Road and as such does not attract a large amount of traffic.

The dwellings in Wandearah Way have been there for some time and extensive landscaping of the properties obscure the proposed double carport sufficiently so that the reduced setback will have little affect on the streetscape.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposed double carport to be constructed at Lot 66 (14) Wandearah Way, Kingsley, with a reduced front building setback of 1.5 metres.

R.FISCHER

City Building Surveyor

LC:lc

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TS150-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS150-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 689/260/2

WARD: SOUTH-WEST

SUBJECT: FENCING REQUEST: LOT 260 (2) SCADDAN STREET, DUNCRAIG.

SUMMARY

The owner of Lot 260 (2) Scaddan Street, Duncraig, has requested that Council give approval to construct a chain link mesh fence topped with three strands of barbed wire within and adjoining the existing rear fence. Council approval is required to place barbed wire on a fence in a residential area. Council approval is also required to erect a fence which does not comply with the schedules to the By-laws relating to Fencing and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting.

BACKGROUND

An inspection of the property at the request of a Ward Councillor revealed that the rear fence adjoins a public open space. Two trees which could have provided access to the property have been removed by the Parks Department.

The property has been broken into on two occasions. A suggestion by the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator who lives nearby is that a light be installed to illuminate a section of the park.

COUNCILS BY-LAWS

Council's By-laws relating to Fencing and Private Tennis Court Floodlighting By-law F1-9 (a) states that a person shall not erect 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 or in a commercial area nay 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.

By-law F1-3 states that where a fence , the subject of an application for approval to erect or construct the fence, would not comply with the requirements of the schedules to these by-laws, the Council may, by a simple majority resolution, and notwithstanding that non compliance, approve the application with or without conditions.

The owner has not submitted an application in writing because of her inability to do so. Nevertheless she has requested that the Ward Councillor convey her request to Council.

ASSESSMENT

If Council was to approve the proposed fence, it will set an undesirable precedent and there could be a flood of similar applications.

If the fence is only to be provided to the rear of the property, there is nothing to prevent an intruder by gaining entry at each end of the fence, in fact, if as proposed, the posts are higher than the existing fence, they will assist an intruder to gain entry.

The barbed wire and the upper section of the fence will be visible from the park and spoil the aesthetics of the public open space. It will also attract the attention of intruders indicating that for such a fence to be erected, there must be valuables in the house.

The fence may give the owner a sense of security but it could in fact attract intruders. The existing fence appears to be only 1.5 metres in height. If this was extended to the full 1.8 metres permitted under Council's by-laws, it is considered that it would attract less attention and be sufficient deterrent for intruders.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council does not approve the proposed chain link mesh fence topped with three strands of barbed wire at Lot 260 (2) Scaddan Street, Duncraig, and advise the owner to remove the existing low fence and replace it with a similar fence 1.8 metres in height.

R.FISCHER

City Building Surveyor

LC:lc

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TS151-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS151-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 3653/160/1

WARD: SOUTH

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR REFUND: LOT 160 (1) MOSSFIEL RETREAT, LANDSDALE.

SUMMARY

A request from the current owner of Lot 160 (1) Mossfiel Retreat, Landsdale, has been submitted for a refund of the building licence fees for a proposed dwelling which was to have been constructed on the property. Where cases of hardship are proven Council can refund the building licence fees less administration fees.

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

The letter from the applicant and a copy of a court order give sufficient reason that there is a case of hardship including the sale of the property. Further details are available if the Committee requires further information. The proposed dwelling will not be constructed.

ASSESSMENT

The building licence fee in this instance was $386.00. It is considered that this amount less 25% administration expenses be refunded to the applicant ($290.00).

RECOMMENDATION

That Council refund the sum of $290.00 to the applicant, being 75% of the building licence fees paid for a proposed dwelling to be constructed at Lot 160 (1) Mossfiel Retreat, Landsdale.

R. FISCHER

City Building Surveyor LC:lc:bre05011

TS152-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS152-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY PARKS MANAGER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 250-1

WARD: NORTH

SUBJECT: PETITION FOR SENIOR SPORTING OVAL - YANCHEP/TWO ROCKS

Parks Department has received a petition from 45 residents in Yanchep/Two Rocks requesting the following:-

"That the City Parks Department be directed by Council to investigate and evaluate suitable sites in the Yanchep/Two Rocks area for construction of a major sporting field and, if no site is to be found, concept plans be drawn up showing how Oldham and Charnwood Reserves could be re-developed for use as senior sporting fields".

Previous requests have identified the following areas of public open space:-

TWO ROCKS

° Charnwood Park - 4.59 Hectares

Currently developed as active soccer or junior football oval with toilets/carpark, recreation centre, dual netball courts, passive area with play equipment.

Due to existing facilities and contours extension to senior football oval is not viable.

° Cassilda Park - 4.02 Hectares

Partially developed dry park with areas of dense scrub (Melaleuca thicket).

Due to surface cap rock development is not recommended. Size and configuration would accommodate a large oval.

° Shamrock Park - 3.79 Hectares

Dry park with navigation beacon centrally located. Unsuitable for active oval development due to topography.

YANCHEP

° St Andrews Park - 4.96 Hectares

Active senior sports oval fully developed.

° Oldham Park - 4.20 Hectares

Refer to Reports I10603, I10930, I90831, I90805 and I90804 regarding provision of toilet and carpark.

Sufficient area exists for this public open space to be extended for senior sports oval but considerable ratepayer reaction could result.

The submitted concept for a senior oval would require the following action.

Total earthwork to the area by cutting the dunes on the western end and filling the southern side. Sufficient material exists within the public open space to level the area required for a senior oval.

The sand dunes abutting Anchors Way, Kerr and Crisp Place are currently a fire hazard. Installation of fire breaks in this area is difficult and impossible near Lot 496 Anchors Way, Lot 298 and 299 Kerr Place and Lot 313 and 314 Crisp Place due to dune shape. Earthworks for oval development would alleviate this problem.

Cost - Oldham Park Extension

Earthworks:

Clear and Mulch Vegetation $ 16,850

Cut to Fill Soil $ 36,000

Shaping and Topsoil $ 8,000

Reticulation Extension $ 45,500

Grassing $ 9,600

Floodlighting $ 8,600

Sub Total $124,550

Contingency 5% $ 6,227

$130,777

Current land subdivision south of Yanchep encompasses a small public open space area of approximately 1.50 hectares. Areas of public open space exceeding 4.00 hectares have been identified in future areas. Structure plans have been presented by Tokyu Corporation.

It should be noted that there will be additional costs for the toilets and carparking. The estimate cost for the toilets including servicing is $93,000. No estimates for carparking and access have been prepared.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council lists for consideration in the 1995/96 Draft Budget an extension of Oldham Park, Yanchep.

F GRIFFIN

City Parks Manager

DC:JW

27 April 1995

gre02011

TS153-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO: TS153-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 727-13-1

WARD: ALL

SUBJECT: TELECOMMUNICATIONS: DISCOUNT

Summary

The recent changes under the Telecommunications Act provide for deregulation of the telecommunications industry. An aspect of this provides for private companies to resell Telecom Australias products and services. Companies offer discounts on the telecommunications costs. This provides Council with an opportunity to reduce its expenditure with respect to telecommunications.

Background

The deregulation of the telecommunications market place means that there are now more telecommunications carriers and service providers providing more competition and variety.

This gives customers (the City of Wanneroo) choices when selecting telecommunications service providers which enable substantial discounts, cost savings and possibly improved service provision.

It is envisaged that the savings, in particular call costs, could save the City in excess of $30,000 per annum. Council will be aware that the tender regulations require that services in excess of $30,000 need to be tendered.

Council is a member of the Scheme offered by WAMA. This scheme offers discounts of 7.2%. Council can opt out of the scheme with one days notice. Alternative schemes offer a range of discounts up to 10% and even higher depending on the value of calls and services required.

Proposal

It is proposed that a specification be prepared which provides for all aspects of Council telecommunications services to be tendered upon. The estimate of cost for preparing such a document by a qualified consultant is $8,000. No funds have been budgeted for this project however funds could be made available from allocation 20114 - Consultancy Fees.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1 endorses the calling of tenders for provision of telecommunication services and discounts;

2 authorises expenditure of up to $8,000 from allocation 20114 - Consultancy Fees.

R FISCHER

City Building Surveyor

RF:SE

bre05009

TS154-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO : REPORT NO TS154-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 201-0

SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT - BUILDING DEPARTMENT

BUILDING CONTROL BRANCH

STATISTICS

A summary of the building licenses for the month of April 1995 is shown on Attachment A. A 4 year comparison is shown on Attachment B. The number of permits issued in April 1995 was

34 % less than the number of permits issued in April 1994 and the value was 22% more. Compared to the four year average, the number of permits is 76% and the value is 155%.

The financial analysis of licence receipts is set out below:

1994/95 1993/94 1994/95 1993/94

Month's Month's Year to Date Y-T-D

Month Actual Budgeted Actual Actual Budgeted Actual

$ $ $ $ $ $

JUL 142,652 140,000 129,088 142,652 140,000 103,000

AUG 145,232 150,000 162,488 287,884 290,000 213,000

SEPT 162,287 154,000 152,497 450,171 444,000 326,000

OCT 122,794 168,000 128,591 572,965 612,000 450,000

NOV 155,161 163,000 146,503 728,126 775,000 570,000

DEC 109,851 136,000 143,934 837,977 911,000 670,000

JAN 75,910 112,000 99,035 913,887 1023,000 752,000

FEB 84,666 136,000 131,147 998,553 1159,000 852,000

MAR 158,951 122,000 166,358 1157,504 1281,000 942,000

APR 85,723 139,000 171,120 1243,227 1420,000 1044,000

Actual year-to-date receipts to the end of April 1995 are 12% less than the budgeted receipts.

The number of permits approved from July 1994 to April 1995 was 34% less than in July to April 1994 and the value was 22% more as shown on Attachment A.

BUILDING CONTROL ACTIVITY

This month 521 building applications were received and 410 building licenses were prepared for issue. 6 site instructions for building infringements were issued and 3 matters were satisfactorily resolved.

Swimming pool inspections resulted in 9 site instructions issued and 24 matters were resolved from 145 inspections. 350 site visits were carried out for advice to ratepayers and builders.

Total inspection-related functions carried out by the Building Control Section numbered 4025.

MANDATORY SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION PROGRAMME

Inspections carried out from January to April 1995 resulted in 5309 calls. 3847 pools have been inspected. 3239 pool enclosures complied and 608 did 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

LC:SE

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CITY OF WANNEROO

BUSINESS FOR INFORMATION SECTION

17 MAY 1995

B68-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO B68-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY ENGINEER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 202-0

WARD: ALL

SUBJECT: ENGINEERING CURRENT WORKS

A MAJOR WORKS

1 MAJOR WORKS

1.1 Marangaroo Drive Duplication

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 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. At the completion of the kerbing and asphalting of the first stage, westbound traffic will be transferred to the new carriageway.

The construction of the carriageway is progressing well. Earthworks and boxing operations have been completed as far as The Avenue and are now proceeding towards Koondoola Avenue. The construction of the limestone sub-base is presently underway between Alexander Drive and Northumberland Avenue and on its completion this section will be water bound and the emulsion stabilised limestone pavement layer constructed. Construction will then continue on the remainder of this first stage through to Koondoola Avenue. The asphalting and kerbing of this first stage will be undertaken progressively as the works proceed and as Council's asphalting and kerbing contractors are available.

1.2 Warwick Road/Davillia Road Intersection Treatment

This project comprises the construction of a left turn lane in Warwick Road at Davallia Road, the installation of a sea gull island in Warwick Road opposite Davallia and a turnaround in Davallia Road for residents on the south east corner of this intersection. The construction of a DUP on the southern side of Warwick Road, between the Freeway and Davallia Road, is also being undertaken in conjunction with these works.

The turn lane and turnaround have both been asphalted and footpaths, crossovers and verge works have been completed. Outstanding work includes the paving of the sea gull island and the line marking, both of which are to be undertaken by the end of May.

1.3 Graham Road, Quinns Rocks

This project involves the upgrading of Graham Road between Hall and Roberts Roads to a kerbed, drained and asphalt standard. Works comprise of an upgrade of existing drainage, minor widening work to facilitate kerbing and finally asphalting. A 50m section will require reconstruction to facilitate the proper drainage of the road.

Works commenced on 26 April 1995 and the reconstruction and widening phases have now been completed. The reconstructed section and widenings were asphalted on 3 May. Kerbing and asphalt resurfacing are programmed for completion by mid May. Verge works and crossover reinstatements will be undertaken after kerbing has been installed. It is anticipate that this project will be completed towards the end of May.

2 DRAINAGE WORKS

2.1 Marangaroo Drive Duplication

The construction of the second carriageway in Marangaroo, Drive between Mirrabooka Avenue and Alexander Drive, will necessitate the installation of new drainage plant, the upgrade of the existing drainage system and the upgrade of three existing drainage sumps. Several thrust bores are also necessary under the existing carriageway and under the wall surrounding the sumps at Adria Street.

Work on the first stage of drainage between Alexander Drive and Koondoola Avenue is now complete and work on the second stage from Koondoola Avenue through to Mirrabooka Avenue is well advanced.

D M Drainage and Constructions were awarded the thrustboring contract and have now practically completed their work. Only minor items are yet to be finished. Their work comprised of four thrust bores, two under the existing Marangaroo carriageway and two under the brick wall surrounding the Adria Street drainage sumps. They have also completed the construction of five deep manholes associated with their thrustboring.

Earthworks associated with the upgrading of the drainage sumps at Adria Street will be undertaken once the main line drainage works in the vicinity have been completed. The deepening of the sump just east of Northumberland Avenue will be undertaken once westbound traffic has been transferred to the new carriageway and one lane of the existing carriageway can be closed.

2.2 Barker Drive Spillway, Duncraig

A concrete spillway is to be constructed in the public access way between Marri Reserve and Barker Drive, Duncraig. The existing footpath will be replaced with a flat V shaped concrete footpath which will be kerbed and will facilitate the drainage of excess stormwater from Baker Drive during heavy rainstorms.

Work commenced on this project on 26 April. The crossover at the adjacent property which required reconstruction has been completed. A sewer manhole and a drainage manhole located at the end of the public accessway are presently being adjusted to the correct level. The installation of the spillway will proceed shortly after. It is anticipated that the project will be completed by mid May.

3 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE FACILITIES

3.1 Private

Iluka Dual Use Path Public Open Space

Joondalup Footpath Grand Bvd (Regents Park Rd

to Picadilly C)

Joondalup Footpath Algate St (Nth-Grand Bvd to Lakeside Drive)

Joondalup Footpath Algate St (Nth-Grand Bvd to Lakeside Drive)

Joondalup Footpath Bethnall Green

Joondalup Footpath The Embankment (Both sides)

Joondalup Footpath Saint Pauls Crescent (Both sides)

Joondalup Footpath Nottinghill Street (Both sides)

Joondalup Footpath Plaistow Street (Both sides)

Joondalup Footpath Putney Place (Both sides)

Joondalup Footpath Moorgate Way (Both sides)

Joondalup Footpath Regents Park Rd (Both sides)

Joondalup Footpath Picadilly Circle

Kinross Footpath MacNaughton Cres (Selkirk Drive to Roundabout)

Marangaroo Footpath Highclere Bvd (Berkley Rd to Hepburn Ave)

Woodvale Footpath Fallbrook Ave (Woodvale Drive to L232 inc)

Woodvale Dual Use Path Whitford Avenue (Trappers Drive to L79 inc)

Woodvale Dual Use Path Woodvale Drive (Trappers Drive to L235 inc)

Woodvale Dual Use Path Sophora Place to Trappers Drive

Woodvale Footpath Shorebird Parade (Woodvale Drive to east)

Woodvale Footpath Springwood Way (Woodvale Drive to exist)

Woodvale Dual Use Path Woodvale Drive (L236 to Springwood Way)

Woodvale Footpath Fallbrook Avenue (L231 to Greenoak Place)

Woodvale Dual Use Path Whitfords Avenue )L135 to Greenoak Place)

Woodvale Dual Use Path Sedium Close to Whitfords Ave

Woodvale Footpath Sapium Way

Woodvale Footpath Delonix Circle (Sapium Way to L294 opp Res)

Woodvale Dual Use Path Timberlane Drive (Sapium Way to Trappers Drive)

Council Contractor

3.2 Girrawheen Footpath Chataway Road

Yanchep Footpath Wilkie Avenue

3.3 Slab Replacement Programme

Since the inception of this programme, the Engineering Department has processed 17 requests from community groups involving the collection of 2750 secondhand slabs.

4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECT

4.1 Gibson Avenue Scheme, Padbury

The installation of two roundabouts and associated traffic islands forming the major part of the scheme commenced early March 1995. All construction phases are now complete. The outstanding works include the paving of the modified verges at the immediate vicinity of the Giles Avenue roundabout, landscaping and the linemarking which will be undertaken by the Main Roads WA.

4.2 Banks Avenue Scheme, Hillarys

The Banks Avenue Traffic Management Scheme included installation of a roundabout at Endeavour Avenue intersection and pedestrian refuge islands and median strip painting from Green Road to Endeavour Avenue.

All road widening and kerbing works are now complete. The outstanding works will be undertaken and completed during May 1995. The street lighting at the intersection was upgraded prior to the commencement of the construction works.

4.3 Timberlane Drive, Woodvale

The installation of paved refuge islands and associated kerb ramps in Timberlane Drive abutting Woodvale Senior High School commenced mid March. The kerbing and drainage adjustment works are completed. The outstanding works include, paving the islands and painting the median strip by Main Roads WA.

4.4 Chichester Drive, Woodvale

The modification works of the existing parking embayment adjacent to north Woodvale Primary School included the removal of two island nibs and installation of a large paved island nib opposite Aston Rise. The works were required to improve the safety of school children crossing Chichester Drive at this location. The works commenced during March school holidays and the only outstanding work is the paving of the island.

CAR PARKS

5.1 Pinnaroo Point Car Park

The fencing of this car park and the western side of the adjacent DUP will be undertaken by mid May and will bring this stage of the Mullaloo Foreshore Management Project to completion.

5.2 Windermere Park Car Park, Joondalup

This project involves the construction of 40 bay car park on Windermere Park, Joondalup with access from Candlewood Boulevard.

The linemarking of this car park has now been finished bringing this project to completion.

5.3 Highview Par Car Park, Alexander Heights

This project involves the construction of 48 by car park on Highview Park, near the junction of Errina Road and Azelia Street, Alexander Heights.

Outstanding work on this project includes the installation of two rock spall spillways and linemarking. Both of these items will be completed in early May and will bring this project to completion.

5.4 Merriwa Park Car Park, Merriwa

This project involves the construction of 60 bay car park on Merriwa Park near Stradbroke Gardens, Merriwa.

The linemarking of this car park is now finished bringing this project to completion.

5.5 Addison Park Car Park, Merriwa

This project involves the construction of 48 bay car park on Addison Park with access from Baltimore Parade, Merriwa.

Footpath works, bollards installation and linemarking have now been completed. The brick paving of several islands and general clean up will be completed in early May and will bring this project to completion.

5.6 Warwick Leisure Centre Car Park, Warwick

This project involves the construction of a 78 bay car park at the Warwick Leisure Centre to the west of the existing car park.

Drainage works associated with this project commenced on 11 April and have now been completed. Earthworks and sub-grade preparation commenced on 19 April and are now also complete. The construction of the limestone sub-base is presently being undertaken and should be completed by mid May. The kerbing and asphalting of the car park is programmed for mid May. It is anticipated that this project will be completed by the end of May.

5.7 Temporary Car Park, Joondalup

The upgrading works of the temporary car park with access from Davidson Terrace, Joondalup involve formalisation of the parking bays, installation of street lighting and erection of pine bollards.

The base plates for the light poles have been installed and all cabling works are complete. It is anticipated that the project will be completed by mid May 1995.

6 MISCELLANEOUS

6.1 Kerbing Works

The following list shows the locations where Council's kerbing contractor has recently installed kerbing for the month of April 1995.

- Banks Avenue, Hillarys

- Timberlane Drive, Woodvale

- Gibson Avenue, Padbury

- Chichester Drive, Woodvale

- Windermere Park, Joondalup

- Merriwa Park, Merriwa

7 1994/95 ANNUAL ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAMMES

Stage 1 of the annual road resurfacing programme commenced in early November 1994 and it is now completed. Details of Stage 2 of the annual road resurfacing programme are subject to a separate report to this meeting of Technical Services Committee.

B WASTE MANAGEMENT

Current Works

The Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays were serviced with no major problems. The hot summer period is finished and the necessary preparations are underway for the winter months.

Enterprise agreement negotiations progressed slowly during the month due to staff work commitments. It is anticipated that progress will be made during May with the distribution of copies of the proposed agreement to all employees in the section.

The Bronsons Night Club has created some problems with bottles and broken glass, litter in the car park and patrons vomiting in litter bins.

A number of workers in the recycling service are employed as casuals. These would normally now be up for consideration for addition to the full time workforce. This has been delayed pending Council's review of its waste minimisation and recycling programme.

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.

R T McNALLY

City Engineer

DM/jc

Cere0506

B69-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO B69-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY ENGINEER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 510-0

WARD: ALL

SUBJECT: FIX AUSTRALIA, FIX THE ROADS - 1995 SUMMIT

The 1995 Fix Australia, Fix the Roads Summit was held at the Octagon Theatre on 20 April and attended by Councillor S Magyar and Deputy City Engineer D Blair.

A copy of the program is shown at Attachment 1. Generally the speakers concentrated on the need to increase the expenditure on roads and reiterated concerns about the Federal Government's fuel excise going into consolidated revenue rather than being returned to roadworks.

It was announced that an additional $1 billion is required over the next ten years in Western Australia to accommodate State and local road needs. It is proposed that the 4¢ per litre State fuel franchise levy on petrol, combined with $43 M p.a. of State General Purpose Funds from 1997/98 will provide these much needed funds.

A document, summarising the Additional Funding Program Proposals and the Current Funding Proposals was presented at the summit. A copy of this document has been placed in the Councillors' reading room.

In summary, the projects within the City of Wanneroo proposed for funding are outlined below:

PROPOSED 1995/96 ROAD SAFETY ON STATE AND LOCAL ROADS PROGRAM:

LOCATION DESCRIPTION EST. COST

Marmion Avenue/ Add protected turn lanes $150,000

Burns Beach Road and install signals

Marangaroo Drive/ Roundabout or signals $250,000

Templeton Crescent

Coolibah Drive/ Install traffic signals $150,000

Warwick Road

Mitchell Freeway Centre line marking of $ 30,000

Dual Use Path DUP

Hutton Street to

Ocean Reef Road

Main Roads WA has also requested Perth Metropolitan Local Authorities to submit a list of sites for further funding consideration of Road Safety countermeasures as part of the Additional Road Funding Program - Road Safety. A list of intersections with high accident statistics has been submitted.

At the conclusion of the Summit the following motion was endorsed by the delegates:

. The Summit recognises and supports the efforts of the Western Australian Government, and member organisations of the "Fix Australia - Fix the Roads" Campaign, in addressing the road crisis.

. The Summit calls on all Governments, Federal, State and Local, to recognise the significance of a properly funded road network and the benefits this brings to the States' and Nation's economies.

Further, the Summit calls upon the three levels of government to recognise the massive savings to the community which can be achieved by road safety measures such as the Black Spot program and to provide an appropriate level of funding for road safety initiatives.

. The Summit calls on the Federal Government to face its financial responsibilities for National Highways, which provide crucial social and economic links between the States and Territories. Furthermore, the Summit recognises that proper levels of investment in road infrastructure are paramount to the economic and social future of Australia.

. The Summit further calls on the Federal Government to increase its level of funding to State and local government roads, by returning at least 14 cents per litre from Federal Fuel Excise collections, or equivalent funds. This will result in a return of about $310 million to Western Australia from collections of around $800 million per annum.

Submitted for information.

R T McNALLY

City Engineer

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Cere0502

B70-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO B70-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY ENGINEER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 540-2

WARD: ALL

SUBJECT: 1994/95 AMENDED ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAMME

The 1994/95 Road Resurfacing Programme Stage 1 has been completed apart from Gnangara Road. Gnangara Road will be carried out during May 1995 along with Stage 2 of the resurfacing programme.

Stage 2 funds will also incorporate savings made throughout Stage 1 to a total of $137,537.00.

The resurfacing of the western carriageway of Marmion Avenue, from Ocean Reef Road to Mermaid Way at an estimated cost of $48,000, will be carried out in conjunction with traffic noise assessments to determine the effects on road noise by the use of asphalt surface.

The remaining $89,537.00 will be utilised on resurfacing deteriorated sections of Ocean Reef Road, between Marmion Avenue and Craigie Drive and the resurfacing of the intersection of Banks Avenue and Endeavour Road as part of the roundabout works in Hillarys.

Submitted for information.

R T McNALLY

City Engineer

GR:AT

Cere0507

B71-05/95

CITY OF WANNEROO REPORT NO B71-05/95

TO: TOWN CLERK

FROM: CITY ENGINEER

FOR MEETING OF: TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING DATE: 17 MAY 1995

FILE REF: 510-1403

WARD: SOUTH

SUBJECT: MARANGAROO DRIVE - TEMPLETON CRESCENT

INTERSECTION, MARANGAROO

Council considered a report at its 27 April 1994 meeting regarding a petition about traffic speeds on Marangaroo Drive near the Newpark Shopping Centre and traffic problems of the Marangaroo Drive - Templeton Crescent intersection. (Report I10420 refers)

Council resolved to:

1 seek discussions with Main Roads WA on expediting the funding of the installation of traffic signals at the junction of Marangaroo Drive and Templeton Crescent, Marangaroo;

2 request Main Roads WA to review the existing speed limit along Marangaroo Drive near the Newpark Shopping Centre.

Main Roads WA undertook a speed survey of Marangaroo Drive in the vicinity of Templeton Crescent and found the 85th percentile speed to be 76km/h. On this basis it was concluded that the 70km/h speed limit is appropriate for this road.

Main Roads WA further advised that a review of the speed limit will be undertaken when appropriate treatments to reduce speed have been installed. It is recognised that speeds are not reduced by the installation of lower limit signs alone.

Discussions with Main Road WA Traffic Engineers have been numerous over the past 12 months and it has been agreed that improvements are required to the Marangaroo Drive -Templeton Crescent intersections. The construction of a roundabout is the preferred treatment and it is noted that Main Roads WA has included an amount of $250,000.00 in its proposed 1995/96 Road Safety in State and Local Roads Programmes for traffic improvement works at the intersection.

Main Roads WA has requested a final design of a roundabout treatment for this intersection to enable programming of works accordingly. This project has been included in Council's Engineering Department design programme.

Submitted for information.

R T McNALLY

City Engineer

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